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Aki-at:
Realised we didn't have one of these so I thought I'd boot one up;

Currently going on a bit of an anime phase and got three in particular I'm watching.

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders 2nd season
Genre: Action Adventure



I've been meaning to check out the anime after hearing how faithful it's been to the manga and it doesn't disappoint. For those not in the know, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure is about the Joestar family bloodline and how each generation takes on a different supernatural threat that threatens to destroy the world. Intense monologues that last longer than they should? Check, fabulous poses? Check, quirky fights and characters? Check. Basically a great adaptation of the source material

It seems that despite having a slow season 1 (I personally preferred the original JoJo series with Johnathan and Joesph.) the second season has been great so far and seems to be more sure of itself what it wants to be then the first season. Some great climaxes to the fights and/or tricks they play to be able to defeat their opponents. The only thing I've disliked is how long certain stories have been drawn out but overall the package.

Assassination Classroom
Genre: School Comedy



70% of the moon has been vaporised and the being behind the incident is threatening to blow up the Earth within a year. However he gives the Earth's government a chance, let him teach class 3-E and if anyone of his student's is able to assassinate him then the Earth is saved. Nicknamed Koro-Sensei but his pupils, the kids are trained in both their studies and assassination to kill their teacher. Assassination Classroom is a strange one and I don't think I've come across a story quite like it, combining life lessons and comedy quite well and comes across as a light hearted fun ride. Despite his threats to destroy the world, you can't help but like Koro Sensei thanks to how much of a nice guy he is and how he truly cares for his students. It also helps his antics go towards insanity.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4LoaWBVhPQ




Kekkai Sensen/Blood Blockade Battlefront
Genre: Action Comedy



From the creator of Trigun comes Blood Blockade Battlefront (Seriously why such a long winded name?!) about the group Libra that is made up of superhumans who act as the supernatural police of Hellsalem's Lot, formerly New York City. Hellsalem's Lot was created after a portal to the Beyond was opened and is now filled with all kinds of supernatural creatures that live side by side with humans. The show has Nightow's trademark humour found in Trigun also present in BBB and the animation and locales are all well done, the characters are pretty crazy (Klaus, centre, has to deal with Zapp, guy in white, trying to kill him every morning) all help to make the show and cast a memorable bunch.

I'll admit I had my reservation at first being a big fan of Trigun, the show seemed to be centred on the boy Leonardo but after watching the first 7 episodes I can say any fears I had (Such as focusing solely on Leo) was elevated, the show does a good job of making sure all casts members get an appearance. Only issue I have so far with it is that it might be a little too fast paced but if you liked Trigun I highly recommend it.

MadeManG74:
Assassination Classroom sounds absolutely insane, I have no idea how they came up with that one. Why does he want to teach a class? Is that his true passion or something? But why challenge the students to kill him!? Sounds funny.

I wanted to get into Jojo, is the manga finished?

As for the last one, BLOOD BLOCKADE, HELLSALEM! Did Rob Liefeld write that!? Sounds like fun though.


What I'm watching:

Veep
Genre: Comedy





Veep being short for 'V.P.' or Vice President. It follows around the Vice President Selina Myers and her staff as they scheme and bungle through their term in power (or second in power). Constantly making power plays and willing to do anything to get ahead, the characters often betray eachother and their loyalties, or land themselves in hot water in risky plays. It reminds me a bit of 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' in that most of the characters are utterly horrible and morally bankrupt, and in it's abrasive sense of humour.


Spiritual follow up/spin off/inspired by the British series 'The Thick of it'

Nirmugen:
The First two animes that Aki posted are really good, absolutely recommended.


Specially JoJo...gotta love that anime. I wasn't so much entertained with a Shonen in a long time.

Mariano:
Porn

George:
Game of Thrones: Season 5. I find it funny that people online are freaking out that Sansa was raped in GOT, this is the show that had a whole family of girls enslaved to fuck their dads, with each baby being sacrificed to white walkers. People are really surprised that someone like Ramsey would rape Sansa, the guy that tortured and cut off Theon's dick. Right, you obviously where OK with all that and having some off screen 'marriage sex' is just too much.

Even though Sansa wasn't the one that married Ramsey, it was even worse in the books. In the books Arya and Sansa's child hood friend is sent to the North where the Boltons pretend she is Arya and Ramsey rapes her then lets his dogs (and reek) rape her in the dungeon. I wonder how people would shit their pants if they followed the book.

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