UlasanAnime.com – In the realm of anime, the concept of wearing pants becomes a surprisingly significant metaphor for survival and success, particularly in the context of the Holy Grail War. If the allegorical apple symbolizes the transfer of fates in “Mawaru Penguindrum,” then the ownership of pants serves a similar narrative purpose in “Fate/Zero.” The question arises: what did Rider strive for? What did Saber wear? What did Iri wear? In Urobuchi’s narrative, characters don pants, a practical choice for winter in Japan. Without revealing spoilers, the victor of this Holy Grail War, along with all other survivors, dons pants, highlighting their necessity for enduring the conflict.
The year 2011 marked a resurgence of comedy in anime. While 2010 offered many humorous shows, the comedic trend continued strongly throughout 2011, notably appearing even in more serious series. The potential for humor is vast, as demonstrated by shows like “OreTsuba,” which managed to elicit hearty laughter.
Returning to “Mawaru Penguindrum,” while not achieving the epic comedic heights of Utena’s Nanami episodes, it still provided plenty of enjoyable chuckles. Ringo, in particular, was a memorable character.
Having watched “Nichijou” and “Sket-Dance” this year likely influenced this perception. “Hanasaku Iroha” also had its share of funny moments, though some may not have been intentionally comedic.
“Working!!” made its return, consistently delivering laughs. “Bakatest” also provided significant comedic moments, even with the more subdued tone of its second season. “Squid Girl S2” remained a solid source of humor. “Majikoi” and “Horizon” offered laughs, with the latter being as serious as “Fate/Zero.” “Haganai” largely maintained its comedic appeal, although some jokes, like the manual stereo mage orbit talk, might have been missed by some.
“R-15” was quite funny, despite often leaning towards awkward humor. “Twin Angel” was consistently awkward but unfortunately not exceptionally funny. “Yuruyuri” delivered some genuinely gut-busting moments, which was a pleasant surprise. In 2011, the true meaning of being a mage was also revealed.
Earlier in the year, “Mitsudomoe S2” offered considerable humor. The “OreImo True End” was also sufficiently amusing. “Level-E” was epic, and then there was “Qwaser S2.”
Reflecting on the year, it appears more comedies were watched than initially anticipated, likely because they were genuinely good, unlike some productions from 2009.
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This year involved reading both the fan-translated “Kara no Kyoukai” and “Fate/Zero” series. These can be found at the provided links for fan translations.
Consequently, a significant portion of 2011 was immersed in the Type-Moon universe. It felt like a keg of kerosene ready to ignite from any Type-Moon spark. However, “Fate/Zero” itself was not that initial spark.
“Carnival Phantasm” was the spark that truly captivated the mind. The urge to import the entire series was strong, especially considering the missed opportunities with earlier “Take-Moon” content. This series predates “Fate/Zero,” which itself has been around for a while.
The show is packed with content. The visuals are captivating and diverse, and it’s undeniably funny. The exact plot may be confusing, but its impact is undeniable.
The only notable absence is the lack of “Fate/Zero” content within “Take-Moon” and, by extension, “Carnival Phantasm.” A look at the provided link offers an idea of what this entails.
PS. #cp_dateall is a winning hashtag.
PPS. ALTER! ALTER! ALTER! is a noteworthy mention, as highlighted in the linked article.
