UlasanAnime.com – The Japanese debut of the second Nanoha theatrical remake is here, bringing its “Friendship through overwhelming force” concept to the big screen alongside its first iteration. This new film will see the namesake protagonist befriending even more fan favorites. Experiencing content in a theater offers a dimension that home video screenings often lack. While a sub-2k home theater setup is sufficient for personal viewing, it cannot replicate the immersion of a proper movie-going experience, which is precisely what gives Nanoha’s theatrical remake its genuine reason for existence.
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The first film, in my opinion, added little to the experience of the original series, especially concerning its core strengths. To put it plainly, if you have already seen the series, it’s likely not worth rewatching unless viewed in a theater. The cinematic experience provides that extra spark and can significantly alter your perception. However, don’t just take my word for it; consider the perspective of someone who has seen it on the big screen.
Similarly, the Evangelion films benefit from a theatrical viewing, even though their Blu-ray home video transfers achieve a close enough facsimile to the theatrical experience that it hardly warrants special mention. With Evangelion Q slated for release this winter, one can only hope that Japanese theaters will replay the first two films, offering audiences another opportunity to immerse themselves in those gorgeous and emotive Khara works.
It is this sentiment that makes me eager to experience films like the K-ON movie or the upcoming Mouretsu Pirates film in a theater setting. It promises to be a grand time! I can also envision some theaters hosting Kara no Kyoukai marathons when Mirai Fukuin is released.
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I recently browsed a very extensive (and continuously growing) promoted forum post on The Verge dedicated to anime recommendations. Essentially, it’s a collection of users listing their favorite shows. I will present my observations as a list.
- The OP: It seems the original poster who requested recommendations either possesses considerable knowledge or is connected to individuals who do. The origin of the accompanying image remains unknown to me, and I am unfamiliar with how The Verge forums operate.
- The comments: The thread has largely devolved into users simply posting their personal favorites. It ceased being a recommendation thread when approximately 50% of the mentioned titles were duplicates of those already listed by the OP. It feels like a missed opportunity for genuine discovery.
- The lowdown: A significant portion of the titles recommended are the usual suspects from the early 2000s “bubble era” of anime. These are titles that are widely recognized by most long-time fans, especially those who engage with anime in English-speaking communities.
- The old: There’s a notable lack of older titles being recommended. The recommendations seem to sharply divide around the late 1990s, with little venturing beyond that era.
- The new: While a few titles from 2006 or later are represented, they primarily consist of either critically acclaimed but niche films (like Redline, which received fewer nods than expected) or popular post-Haruhi hits such as Madoka Magica and Gurren Lagann. Kyoto Animation enthusiasts appear to be moving chronologically, with very few mentions of Lucky Star, if any, but a significant number of Hyouka recommendations, suggesting it’s currently on their minds. Surprisingly, Fate/Zero makes a strong showing, which is commendable, as does Steins;Gate.
- The usual: Inevitably, threads of this nature in such forums attract certain archetypes. You’ll find the individual who declares Gungrave the best anime they’ve ever seen, despite likely having watched only a handful of titles. Then there’s the person who lists a subset of the OP’s suggestions but forgets to mention classics like “Cowboy Bebop.” Another user recommended Night Raid, which is quite perplexing. And invariably, people will bring up shows from the mid-2000s that I had almost forgotten about, such as D.Grey-man, Abenobashi, or Otogi Zoshi. It makes one wonder. Perhaps the most striking recommendation is Ergo Proxy; while not a bad show, it’s exceptionally niche, and its inclusion feels out of place.
- Elfen Lied: Is this series the reason some individuals are drawn to anime? I suspect it might be, much like CLANNAD. It has reached a point where I find the “moefags” who are extremely dedicated otaku less off-putting than actual CLANNAD fans—those who are unaware of the Japanese voice actors or the existence of Kanon 2002. Perhaps this is why people appreciate Urobuchi’s work? 🙂
- My favorite thing about the post: the top image
