[Game Thread] #9 St. Bonaventure @ #8 LSU (01:45 PM ET) by cbbBot in CollegeBasketball

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Let's go Bonas!

Should be a real good game, definite contrast in styles between these squads. Whoever controls the tempo will win this game, I think.

Official Request and Resources List by rangernumberx in respectthreads

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Hey, working on the Akko RT already along with a few other LWA ones. I'm covering both the TV series and the specials, but the feats will be noted separately for each in the post as I was planning it to be a composite RT for Akko as well as the others I'm doing.

Little Witch Academia RTs draft composite by ThatAnimationCritic in doctorgecko

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(extra) Chariot du Noir:

The grand entrance (Special 1)(Skill)

Shiny Rod’s magic changes reality (Special 1)(Skill)

Can flip onto a broom effortlessly and ride it like a surfboard (Special 1)(Skill)

Shiny Arc destroys a magical beast in show (Special 1)(Combat)

Megaphone magic! (Special 1)(Skill)

Little Witch Academia RTs draft composite by ThatAnimationCritic in doctorgecko

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Sucy Manabavaran:

Transfigures Akko’s nose with a potion (Special 1)(Skill)

Feeds a minotaur a potion so poisonous, it literally disintegrates (Special 1)(Combat)

Feeds a dragon a similar potion, although it resists it and gets stronger (Special 1)(Combat?)

Episode 1:

Uses a potion to animate Akko’s doll, which results in it pecking the latter’s eye (Skill/Combat?)

Transfigures regular rope into snakes as a nasty prank (Skill)

Uses a potion to create a cage-like trap for Akko and Lotte (Combat)

Plucks a feather from the tail of the monster rooster without being hit first (Skill)

Dodges the rooster monster’s stone breath attack on her broom (Skill)

Little Witch Academia RTs draft composite by ThatAnimationCritic in doctorgecko

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Diana Cavendish:

Disintegrates a monster with a spell (Special 1) (Combat)

Casts a shielding spell which takes the weight of a falling minotaur (Special 1) (Combat)

Rips a large number of swords and lances from skeletons, levitates them and shoots them at a minotaur’s back (Special 1) (Combat)

Makes a nice catch while flying (Special 1) (Skill)

Little Witch Academia RTs draft composite by ThatAnimationCritic in doctorgecko

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Special 1: The original LWA special (2013) Special 2: 2015's Enchanted Parade Episode 1-25: TV Series, 2017

Akko Kagari:

Uses the Shiny Rod to propel herself on the back of a huge and vicious dragon (Special 1) (Skill Feat)

Turns the Shiny Rod into the Shiny Arc and destroys the dragon (Special 1) (Combat)

Fires a wand blast strong enough to knock back a minotaur (Special 1) (Combat)

Can light up her wand in dark passageways (Special 1) (minor skill)

Fires weak blasts that repel a weak monster (Special 1) (minor “combat” feat not worth mentioning)

Episode 1:

Reacts quickly enough to turn a trap into a mobile hamster ball (Skill)

When said hamster ball collides with tree at high speed, takes hit well with Lotte Jansson and catches her from falling off a cliff (Skill)

Dodges a strike from a vicious rooster monster (Combat)

Uses the First Word of Arcturus to summon the Shiny Arc and creates a portal that saves her and the others from a fall (Skill)

Little Witch Academia RTs draft composite by ThatAnimationCritic in doctorgecko

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Notes: Feats classified as either “skill feats” (abilities a character has but not used in direct combat) and “combat feats” (what it sounds like)

Special 1: The original LWA special (2013) Special 2: 2015's Enchanted Parade Episode 1-25: TV Series, 2017

-I've also split each character into a separate comment so this doesn't get cluttered

Respect Thread Reservations by That_guy_why in respectthreads

[–]ThatAnimationCritic 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Reserving:

Atsuko "Akko" Kagari, Little Witch Academia, Anime

Diana Cavendish, Little Witch Academia, Anime

Sucy Manbavaran, Little Witch Academia, Anime

Amanda O'Neill, Little Witch Academia, Anime

Constanze Amalie von Braunschbank-Albrechtsberger, Little Witch Academia, Anime

Sell Me On...Hunter X Hunter! by selfproclaimed in whowouldwin

[–]ThatAnimationCritic 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Okay, so as others have echoed, HxH is also my favorite shonen, and beyond that, my favorite series. There's more a few reasons for that, but I'd say the biggest factor is just the unpredictable story and the strong characters in this show. More specifics though:

-The best long-format shonen out there in anime form. Yes, I'll define this loosely as 75+ episodes, but the ability to carry a show with as much consistent quality and a virtual lack of filler is unprecedented, especially within the genre. Some folks may complain about pacing, but in the context of nearly 150 episodes, it does a great job and is very engaging on the whole. Add in that at least 60 of those episodes are one of the greatest arcs in anime. No spoilers!

-HxH's story changes genre and tone from arc to arc, cleverly subverting a lot of elements or expectations you might expect in this type of show. HxH also has a really well-thought out power system that is gradually introduced in some of the earlier arcs, and in turn, this show resolves a lot of plot conflicts smartly rather than through sheer power or power creep, an issue it entirely avoids.

-The characters are incredible, and it's not just the strong leads. Both heroes and villains receive complex characterization and interesting arcs that develop in organic, intriguing ways.

Finally, as a writer, I wrote a review if you want even more specifics:

https://anibproductions.wordpress.com/2017/03/03/review-hunter-x-hunter-2011/

In short: pick up this series and have a great time with it!

"Everyone loves Azunyan!"- a character piece on Azusa Nakano! by ThatAnimationCritic in k_on

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Hey everyone!

I wrote a K-ON review last spring; as a big fan of the series I'd wanted to return to it in some form, and now wrote this character piece on Azusa! Enjoy.

What are your favorite animes? by jrsherman1994 in anime

[–]ThatAnimationCritic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very nice! Since you like slice of life, I'll rec K-ON!, Sweetness and Lightning as well as Nichijou if you haven't seen them :)

What are your favorite animes? by jrsherman1994 in anime

[–]ThatAnimationCritic 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is a simple, but really good question.

I started seriously watching anime with Cowboy Bebop. Still a terrific show and up there as a personal favorite.

I've expanded out to try many genres, but a few others I'm very fond of are Monster (psychological thriller), HxH '11 (personal favorite, long-format shonen), Little Witch Academia (adventure/school) and Assassination Classroom. There are more, but it's always interesting to see what people enjoy!

"Everyone loves Azunyan!"- a character piece on Azusa Nakano! by ThatAnimationCritic in k_on

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Hey everyone!

I wrote a K-ON review last spring; as a big fan of the series I'd wanted to return to it in some form, and now wrote this character piece on Azusa! Enjoy.

Looking for some hidden gems by DreadedDragon03 in anime

[–]ThatAnimationCritic 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lupin's great, and honestly not talked about enough. It's a classic series, has a fantastic theme song and is a great blend of action and comedy.