Wow - you go offline for a few weeks and this is the fun you stumble upon
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So many new reviews! I shall have to get reading! Oh and MapleRose - I've
started watching RxJ So
far so good I'm curious though as to what minor spoiler you make reference to in
the first episode?
@Shoujoboy - Lol - you shouldn't force yourself to watch anime - where's the fun
in that?
As for 800 - o_O zomg - had a bit of time on your hands did you? Unless that's
an exaggeration - I assume it's an exaggeration - it has to be! 800 episodes is just o_O
@MapleRose - haha there's no rush! Seriously, the only reason I've reviewing so
much is because I have a bit of spare time on my hands and am actually able to
watch anime! After a year of watching
virtually nothing at all (except say an ep or two) it's nice to come back
Though... I am quote eager to read your RomeoxJuliet review.
But no pressure .
Seriously. Write when it comes to you, or you know you could do what I do and
type anything and everything that comes to your mind and just cut back on it
later
No no shoujoboy - I see your point entirely. Perhaps - if we want to achieve
that nature of the Oscars there could be a section separate for 'knowledgeable'
people to have their say - as to have a section that is removed of some of the
bias that you mentioned.
That being said - I think the MT Oscars is just meant to be a fun thing where
people just put their votes in, the majority of people's reasoning to be simply
'just because.'
MT Oscars can be for that sort of thing. Reviews on the otherhand should steer
clear away from those sort of extreme fan-ness.
That being said, I hope that idea that only the 'popular' shows will win, won't
stop you from casting your vote. Hey: I'm pretty sure Le Chevalier shan't be
winning any awards even though I think it's the best thing that came out since
sliced bread (X-P maybe that's a wee bit extreme but you get what I mean) I
think it's still good to have my say.
I agree about what you said about the scouts - though I didn't mind Venus as
much, my friend liked her much more anyways. Hehe as for Chibi - a lot of people
don't like her, but I think it was her character design that appeal to me the
most
Mangas: Lol - I think Alice 19th was also the first manga I ever finished -
which was only just the other day! It was only very recently that I started
reading manga, and out of the 7 titles I've picked up, I've only finished two
(Alice 19th and Cardcaptors). The others was because:
a) They aren't finished (Bleach and FMA)
b) I couldn't find them (Planet Ladder, Scrapped Princess)
c) Or I just couldn't be bothered (Inuyasha - too long DX)
Reading mangas, well I tend to take my time (yes yes, staring at the artwork),
but if it's really good I can normally finish a volume in about an hour or so.
Then I flick back and stare at pictures, wondering if I should drawn them...
I'm also looking or new mangas too - so if anyone has any suggestions - and then
I can read them and review them
Actually, reading the latest review on MT on DGray Man (which btw is INSANELY
long, I mean it's great to see the reviewer has put a lot of time and effort
into their review, but the line has to be drawn somewhere), has gotten me
interested in reading it.
The thing now is to find it...
Oh - and as for non-Jap 'anime', it's interesting to hear Digimon could be
Korean, now that you mention it, I think I've heard that before too. See, I
suppose I could always check on wiki... lol maybe later. As for Avatar: I
haven't watched that yet but I've heard it's great too! Okay, so I've seen a ep
here or there but never really sat down and watched it - too many anime to watch
here!
merged: 01-02-2008 ~ 06:07pm
As for we finally being able to see who you are with your name being visible: it
was kind of fun talking to no-one
Hehe my fav Sailor Scout was Mercury and Chibi Moon. I wasn't a big fan of
Serena either. If I was to watch Sailor Moon for the first time now I'd find it sooo lame. If I ever did watch it
again, because it's my first anime, it holds a somewhat sentimental value in my
eyes, and well, I'd find it amusing - though probably not for the reasons they
were aiming for (for example 'I know the secret identity of the Sailor Scouts!'
good times).
When we got Cardcaptors, I think we got the American version bar the opening and
ending themes - which I'm glad because when I saw then later they were quite
horrible. I'm kind of used to the English dub - but then I haven't seen much of
the Jap version at all (bar the opening and ending themes). If I was to rewatch
Cardcaptors, I'd still like it, but I'd get bored with it after a few eps, so
I'd have to watch odd one here and there.
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The first manga I ever saw was that of
Sailor Moon - and because I found the style weird (I didn't appreciate her style
much back then) I was turned off all manga. It wasn't until I saw Clamp artworks
that I could begin to see the beauty in manga artworks - and you know, funnily
enough, I think Alice 19th happened to be the first manga I read too - or at
least wanted to read. At that time, there were only fansubs on the net and for
me not even that - just a script translation with no pictures. Still, I wanted
to read it.
- which has made me realize that a reedit in my sound section of Alice 19th was
necessary.
[Really, I think we should perhaps provide some guidelines about what to feature
in good reviews on the front page, especially sound in manga x_X. I was also
thinking perhaps coming up with a word list, because I know I tend to use the
same words to describe things. So much so that, it can can get to a point where
you are reading reviews and words have lost all meaning.
Like nice - what does that mean anymore?! DX]
*cough* I do seemed to get sidetracked don't I?
The first manga series I really started to read was FMA and Bleach. It was only
recently I started getting into manga.
That was what got me hooked onto anime - and Samuari Pizza Cats - please someone tell me they remembered that
show? I loved them! Though of course,
being the first animes to be dubbed America changed them something silly from
names, flipping of scenes to the extreme where the entire jap script of SC was
scrapped and a totally new one written...
Anyways, as I didn't know it was anime back then (because, you know I was 6)
anime watching pretty much stopped until Pokemon came on - yes I'm sad to admit
that I was a Pokemon fan - but then I didn't know it was anime either.
On a side note: I never really got into Digimon... I was always confused whether
or not that was an anime, because sometimes I thought it was just America's
answer to anime... I watch some new American animation now and you can see the
Jap influences (such as the background action scenes etc.). But I suppose anime
had it's influences from Disney (with the big eyes)...
Anyways on my 'rise to anime spiel '
There was also the beginning of anime dubs such as DBZ, Gundam Wing and
Cardcaptors. I loved those too.
It wasn't until I was about 15/16 that I started to discover what anime was
really all about and began finding my own things - even if it was just images,
of course things like 'Adult Swim' helped me to find 'mature' anime (really, why
is Inuyasha in Adult Swim?).
As for opinion changes - ah yes so true: there came a time I would like whatever
anime I could get my hands on just for the simple reason it was anime. Now that
my horizons have been broadened I find myself being much pickier.
I just have a general question about vectoring:
When you guys do outlines, do you use the pen tool just to draw straight lines,
or do you use shapes to get different thickness in lines?
By the way - I love the work everyone puts up here - it's fantastic
I think I know what you mean, I tried watching Fushigi Yuugi but it didn't
really grab my attention. Though who knows... perhaps it's another case of 'I
should pursue further into the series rather than the first opening eps...'
Well I finished my Alice
19th Review I'd
appreciate very much, as always, for feedback so I can become a better
writer.
I think the more I reviewed and analyzed Alice 19th, the more I came to
appreciate the works. ah wells.
Again, I wasn't too sure what to go on about in the sound bit of the manga...
and I think in the Story section I went on a bit about things that could have
been said in the Presentation section, but I think it all fits
Shoujoboy: I see your point, I remember reading a quote somewhere where a
person commented that they would have felt they weren't such a good person if
everyone loved them. (That probably would have held more meaning if I remembered
the EXACT quote, but I suppose you get my drift)
On the first episodes thing: I'm starting to adopt Shoujoboy's way of watching
everything the way through. The first episodes of School Rumble I was sitting in
my chair bored out of my head - but then gradually, as I watched more of the
show, I came to appreciate it more and now I really like it.
But that was just one anime... I've started Saiunkoku Monogatari... and so far
it's a little slow... but I'll try to give it a chance...
on reviews: gah! I'm trying to write another manga review, this time on Alice
19th, but I seem to be a little stuck and can't figure out how to rate it. While
I didn't personally love it, I could see how some others may find it
enjoyable... I think I'm suffering from writer's block
Nah, I see your point - when you've started something - may as well finish
it.
Hehe but with me, it'll be a long time before I start to watch something I
didn't like in the first place. Like Arc the Lad... I watched that over 3 years
ago... (can you tell you shall not be getting a glowing review for that
anime...)
Wow Shoujoboy - how can you tolerate watching a series you don't like? What if
it's a really LONG series...
I gonna have to force myself to watch Arc the Lad - which I noticed has no
reviews, so I'd like to work on that... but that probably won't be happening
until next year.
@jakulito: true true - I totally get what you mean. ^_^; well, one can only help
to get better right?
Actually, I was contemplating this the other day: when I write a review,
naturally I'm comparing it to what I have seen. So what is good for me may not
appeal to someone else. So in that sense my judging system will of course be
biased towards me.
But I guess that is where a good review comes in - you can like a show but as
long as you communicate well and reasonably why then that should be okay?
@Maple Rose: Woo thanks now
may I ask a newbie question and inquire as to how I update stuff on the page
^_^;
Wow - you go offline for a few weeks and this is the fun you stumble upon
---------
So
far so good 
I'm curious though as to what minor spoiler you make reference to in
the first episode?
So many new reviews! I shall have to get reading! Oh and MapleRose - I've started watching RxJ
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Can I just say: Interesting pictures
I'm sure there's a group that is for members who want to meet other members - prehaps you could try there
@Shoujoboy - Lol - you shouldn't force yourself to watch anime - where's the fun in that?
As for 800 - o_O zomg - had a bit of time on your hands did you? Unless that's an exaggeration - I assume it's an exaggeration - it has to be! 800 episodes is just o_O
@MapleRose - haha there's no rush! Seriously, the only reason I've reviewing so much is because I have a bit of spare time on my hands and am actually able to watch anime! After a year of watching virtually nothing at all (except say an ep or two) it's nice to come back
Though... I am quote eager to read your RomeoxJuliet review.
But no pressure
.
Seriously.
Write when it comes to you, or you know you could do what I do and
type anything and everything that comes to your mind and just cut back on it
later 
Wow! So many entries! This is gonna make voting harder peoples!
And there is still practically a month to go! Plenty of time to get more works in
Lol - I suppose so, but you could still offer you two cents on the other sections. You don't have to fill in EVERY section.
Anyways, here is another review from me
:
this time it's Saiunkoku
Monogatari
Hope you like it
But you're still gonna vote right?
If you loved the anime - then you're gonna like the manga! I recommend getting it!
It's currently up to chapter 75 in Japan - but English... I think it may be up to volume 16... so perhaps chapter 54... don't quote me on that though
And that's what our job here is about!
So what's this Fantastic Children...
No no shoujoboy - I see your point entirely. Perhaps - if we want to achieve that nature of the Oscars there could be a section separate for 'knowledgeable' people to have their say - as to have a section that is removed of some of the bias that you mentioned.
That being said - I think the MT Oscars is just meant to be a fun thing where people just put their votes in, the majority of people's reasoning to be simply 'just because.'
MT Oscars can be for that sort of thing. Reviews on the otherhand should steer clear away from those sort of extreme fan-ness.
That being said, I hope that idea that only the 'popular' shows will win, won't stop you from casting your vote. Hey: I'm pretty sure Le Chevalier shan't be winning any awards even though I think it's the best thing that came out since sliced bread (X-P maybe that's a wee bit extreme but you get what I mean) I think it's still good to have my say.
Hello fellow FMA fans
I
hope we are all doing well.
I was just wondering: how many of you read the manga here? If you don't, I highly suggest you do cause it's great!
Happy New Year all! I hope it is a good one
Full of great artworks and many smiles
I agree about what you said about the scouts - though I didn't mind Venus as much, my friend liked her much more anyways. Hehe as for Chibi - a lot of people don't like her, but I think it was her character design that appeal to me the most
Mangas: Lol - I think Alice 19th was also the first manga I ever finished - which was only just the other day! It was only very recently that I started reading manga, and out of the 7 titles I've picked up, I've only finished two (Alice 19th and Cardcaptors). The others was because:
a) They aren't finished (Bleach and FMA)
b) I couldn't find them (Planet Ladder, Scrapped Princess)
c) Or I just couldn't be bothered (Inuyasha - too long DX)
Reading mangas, well I tend to take my time (yes yes, staring at the artwork), but if it's really good I can normally finish a volume in about an hour or so. Then I flick back and stare at pictures, wondering if I should drawn them...
I'm also looking or new mangas too - so if anyone has any suggestions - and then
I can read them and review them 
Actually, reading the latest review on MT on DGray Man (which btw is INSANELY long, I mean it's great to see the reviewer has put a lot of time and effort into their review, but the line has to be drawn somewhere), has gotten me interested in reading it.
The thing now is to find it...
Oh - and as for non-Jap 'anime', it's interesting to hear Digimon could be Korean, now that you mention it, I think I've heard that before too. See, I suppose I could always check on wiki... lol maybe later. As for Avatar: I haven't watched that yet but I've heard it's great too! Okay, so I've seen a ep here or there but never really sat down and watched it - too many anime to watch here!
merged: 01-02-2008 ~ 06:07pm
As for we finally being able to see who you are with your name being visible: it was kind of fun talking to no-one
Hehe my fav Sailor Scout was Mercury and Chibi Moon. I wasn't a big fan of Serena either. If I was to watch Sailor Moon for the first time now I'd find it sooo lame. If I ever did watch it again, because it's my first anime, it holds a somewhat sentimental value in my eyes, and well, I'd find it amusing - though probably not for the reasons they were aiming for (for example 'I know the secret identity of the Sailor Scouts!'
good times).
When we got Cardcaptors, I think we got the American version bar the opening and ending themes - which I'm glad because when I saw then later they were quite horrible. I'm kind of used to the English dub - but then I haven't seen much of the Jap version at all (bar the opening and ending themes). If I was to rewatch Cardcaptors, I'd still like it, but I'd get bored with it after a few eps, so I'd have to watch odd one here and there.
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The first manga I ever saw was that of Sailor Moon - and because I found the style weird (I didn't appreciate her style much back then) I was turned off all manga. It wasn't until I saw Clamp artworks that I could begin to see the beauty in manga artworks - and you know, funnily enough, I think Alice 19th happened to be the first manga I read too - or at least wanted to read. At that time, there were only fansubs on the net and for me not even that - just a script translation with no pictures. Still, I wanted to read it.
- which has made me realize that a reedit in my sound section of Alice 19th was necessary.
[Really, I think we should perhaps provide some guidelines about what to feature in good reviews on the front page, especially sound in manga x_X. I was also thinking perhaps coming up with a word list, because I know I tend to use the same words to describe things. So much so that, it can can get to a point where you are reading reviews and words have lost all meaning.
Like nice - what does that mean anymore?! DX]
*cough* I do seemed to get sidetracked don't I?
The first manga series I really started to read was FMA and Bleach. It was only recently I started getting into manga.
Sailor Moon.
That was what got me hooked onto anime - and Samuari Pizza Cats - please someone tell me they remembered that show? I loved them! Though of course, being the first animes to be dubbed America changed them something silly from names, flipping of scenes to the extreme where the entire jap script of SC was scrapped and a totally new one written...
Anyways, as I didn't know it was anime back then (because, you know I was 6) anime watching pretty much stopped until Pokemon came on - yes I'm sad to admit that I was a Pokemon fan - but then I didn't know it was anime either.
On a side note: I never really got into Digimon... I was always confused whether or not that was an anime, because sometimes I thought it was just America's answer to anime... I watch some new American animation now and you can see the Jap influences (such as the background action scenes etc.). But I suppose anime had it's influences from Disney (with the big eyes)...
Anyways
on my 'rise to anime spiel 
'
There was also the beginning of anime dubs such as DBZ, Gundam Wing and Cardcaptors. I loved those too.
It wasn't until I was about 15/16 that I started to discover what anime was really all about and began finding my own things - even if it was just images, of course things like 'Adult Swim' helped me to find 'mature' anime (really, why is Inuyasha in Adult Swim?).
As for opinion changes - ah yes so true: there came a time I would like whatever anime I could get my hands on just for the simple reason it was anime. Now that my horizons have been broadened I find myself being much pickier.
Oh and I wish everyone a very Happy New Year!
I just have a general question about vectoring:
When you guys do outlines, do you use the pen tool just to draw straight lines, or do you use shapes to get different thickness in lines?
By the way - I love the work everyone puts up here - it's fantastic
I think I know what you mean, I tried watching Fushigi Yuugi but it didn't really grab my attention. Though who knows... perhaps it's another case of 'I should pursue further into the series rather than the first opening eps...'
Well I finished my Alice 19th Review
I'd
appreciate very much, as always, for feedback so I can become a better
writer.
I think the more I reviewed and analyzed Alice 19th, the more I came to appreciate the works.
ah wells.
Again, I wasn't too sure what to go on about in the sound bit of the manga... and I think in the Story section I went on a bit about things that could have been said in the Presentation section, but I think it all fits
Shoujoboy:
I see your point, I remember reading a quote somewhere where a
person commented that they would have felt they weren't such a good person if
everyone loved them. (That probably would have held more meaning if I remembered
the EXACT quote, but I suppose you get my drift) 
On the first episodes thing: I'm starting to adopt Shoujoboy's way of watching everything the way through. The first episodes of School Rumble I was sitting in my chair bored out of my head - but then gradually, as I watched more of the show, I came to appreciate it more and now I really like it.
But that was just one anime... I've started Saiunkoku Monogatari... and so far it's a little slow... but I'll try to give it a chance...
on reviews: gah! I'm trying to write another manga review, this time on Alice 19th, but I seem to be a little stuck and can't figure out how to rate it. While I didn't personally love it, I could see how some others may find it enjoyable... I think I'm suffering from writer's block
Oh - and I hope everyone had a good Christmas
I'd like to nominate +1 Winter Miracles by YoruAngel866
Hello
This is my first submission for this group 
I
hope you like it 
My Newest Vector: The Wheel of Love
Oh, and could someone please tell me how I can edit the description panel after I've submitted?
Domo arigato
Nah, I see your point - when you've started something - may as well finish it.
Hehe but with me, it'll be a long time before I start to watch something I didn't like in the first place. Like Arc the Lad... I watched that over 3 years ago... (can you tell you shall not be getting a glowing review for that anime...)
Wow Shoujoboy - how can you tolerate watching a series you don't like? What if it's a really LONG series...
I gonna have to force myself to watch Arc the Lad - which I noticed has no reviews, so I'd like to work on that... but that probably won't be happening until next year.
Oo & I look forward to your review MapleRose!
Yay congratulations winners! It was a hard decision!
Can't wait for the next contest ^.^
Oh and love the new layout! Tis very fitting
@jakulito: true true - I totally get what you mean. ^_^; well, one can only help to get better right?
Actually, I was contemplating this the other day: when I write a review, naturally I'm comparing it to what I have seen. So what is good for me may not appeal to someone else. So in that sense my judging system will of course be biased towards me.
But I guess that is where a good review comes in - you can like a show but as long as you communicate well and reasonably why then that should be okay?
@Maple Rose: Woo thanks
now
may I ask a newbie question and inquire as to how I update stuff on the page
^_^;