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![[HorribleSubs] Gakusen Toshi Asterisk - 13 [720p].mkv_snapshot_15.39_[2016.04.02_22.01.35].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/SpRxM9Q.jpg "[HorribleSubs] Gakusen Toshi Asterisk - 13 [720p].mkv snapshot 15.39 [2016.04.02 22.01.35]")
>Coherent strategy that relies on trust and teamwork to overcome disadvantages in my battle harem anime
What's going on?
First for Sylvia best girl.
First for Julis is best girl.
![[HorribleSubs] Gakusen Toshi Asterisk - 13 [720p].mkv_snapshot_01.56_[2016.04.02_09.18.42].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/mvN2uBF.jpg "[HorribleSubs] Gakusen Toshi Asterisk - 13 [720p].mkv snapshot 01.56 [2016.04.02 09.18.42]")
>>139522590
Asterisk is just continuing battle harem done right.
Now we also loli-baba.
>>139522590
Rasmus Faber is a composer for the series?
![[HorribleSubs] Gakusen Toshi Asterisk - 13 [720p].mkv_snapshot_22.35_[2016.04.02_17.29.04].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/wk200T1.jpg "[HorribleSubs] Gakusen Toshi Asterisk - 13 [720p].mkv snapshot 22.35 [2016.04.02 17.29.04]")
Can't get tired of listening to the ED.
>>139522590
First episode was nice. It is my most enjoyed season premiere yet.
>>139522717
Loved her. A qt with brains to match.
>>139523199
Not as good as WAITING IN THE RAIN, but it's still catchy and quite good.
>>139523394
It has some really nice TRY UNITE vibes. Fucking Rasmus Faber. Singlehandedly saving this show for me.
>>139523062
He's back.
>>139522590
Clearly all those image macros from 2 seasons back showing off how asterisk and rakudai were literally the same show actually got through, and they started putting just a little bit of thought into them.
Or maybe battle harems are always so generic because they always only have 11-13 episodes to work with and have to cram in the cliche shit but with 24 they can actually get to better written parts of the story.
>>139523715
The usual argument of "it gets better later" usually applies.
>>139523715
>can actually get to better written parts of the story
Which is?
![[FFF] Gakusen Toshi Asterisk - 01 [A272496F].mkv_snapshot_21.27_[2016.04.02_22.33.31].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/7GjnQHT.jpg "[FFF] Gakusen Toshi Asterisk - 01 [A272496F].mkv snapshot 21.27 [2016.04.02 22.33.31]")
>>139523715
I don't know what you're saying, bro. Asterisk was generic battle harem done right since episode 1 of S1.
>>139522717
>Moves her hand to do instant searches without the need of any input device
Been wondering how she can do this since season 1.
>>139522590
>what's going on?
A shit show having a second season is what's going on
>>139524499
The cute hair clips aren't just for show.
![[HorribleSubs] Gakusen Toshi Asterisk - 13 [720p].mkv_snapshot_21.49_[2016.04.02_23.50.13].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/iShRyT9.jpg "[HorribleSubs] Gakusen Toshi Asterisk - 13 [720p].mkv snapshot 21.49 [2016.04.02 23.50.13]")
Holy shit, they couldn't have picked a more grating VA for Flora.
They're such assholes.
I love it.
>>139522590
Best harem is back, hell yeah.
If there's anything I like about this show, it's the fact that the side characters are carrying it real fucking hard.
>>139522590
It's all down hill from here OP.
>>139522590
It was good, but I like Ayato's first animated fight against Kirin more. Anyhow, Ayato and Julis's fight against the Chinese twins should be even better, especially if the same action director handled it.
>>139524903
Ayato vs Kirin part 2 was much better. Dat weapon switching.
>>139524848
I already miss the blonde slut.
> Praising the piece of shit that Asterisk is believing it to improve.
> Reality is that the people of this thread are a bunch of idiots who cannot discern what is good and what is shit which is right in front of them.
All of you praising this show. Pic related.
>>139525034
You're edgier than Edgy: Le Academy.
>>139525034
Is that a penis?
>>139525120
You don't even know how to use the word, edgy.
>>139525139
From Helck, pic almost related.
>>139525120
What did you even tried to say?
>>139525034
>Pic related.
You are cordially invited to kiss my asterisk.
>>139524947
https://u.pomf.is/frexqr.webm
Eh, round two had cool aspects to it, but overall the first round felt more intense. It was the way Ayato was pressured and sweating that gave a sense of danger and it was the first time we saw the confident and skilled Ayato in an impressed but worried mental state. Also, them sword techniques and body movement of experienced swordsmanship.
>>139525256
why is Julis so best?
>>139524947
Both of those fights surprised me.
I didn't even expect Ayato to lose at first then I didn't expect him to win.
>>139525034
>>139525230
Salty Rakudaifag detected.
>>139525034
You've already posted this on the previous Asterisk thread.
It's time to be a little bit more original on your posts, anon.
Could someone make a transparent out of this?
Weabro?
>>139525369
That's just the mad Helckfag, he pops in a lot of different threads.
>>139525340
An athletic figure combined with a modest bust, and an outgoing personality combined with a demure demeanor.
>>139525256
If only I wasn't a poorfag.
>>139525340
Competent and confident with a fiery affinity and dere moments on the side is top tier moe.
>>139525306
Wow, got anything better? I've seen much greater assholes in my life.
>>139525369
Oh yeah, call me a rakudai fag, either way, it was still better than Asterisk and the only reason this shit got a second season was because of the handicap believing that Asterisk could be the next SAO or Infinite Stratos. Face it, Rakudai was better and anyone with an actual intellectual mind would know the difference and see that Asterisk was the worse one compared to Rakudai.
>>139525471
>>139525490
Her noble, confident way of talking and attitude, combined with her cute, slightly tsundere shyness really is the best.
>>139525591
>still better
>anyone with an actual intellectual mind would know the difference
0/10.
Called it.
>>139525439
Get yourself a better source and not something that looks like googled.
![[HorribleSubs] Gakusen Toshi Asterisk - 02 [720p].mkv_snapshot_06.48_[2015.10.11_21.42.55].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/t697ZTk.jpg "[HorribleSubs] Gakusen Toshi Asterisk - 02 [720p].mkv snapshot 06.48 [2015.10.11 21.42.55]")
>>139525591
>a main heroine that isn't irritating
Asterisk is already better.
>Asterisk gets S2
>racuckdai does not
Pottery
That was probably the best episode in the series.
Sure it was a fight against literally whos but at least it served a purpose in getting some strategy be shown and foreshadow the smug twins.
>>139525639
Oh yeah. Julis has nobility that she instills in the air, in her speech, and mannerisms. That definitely plays a large part in her charm. Kakuma does a great job switching between aristocrat speech and cute/weak speech with a bit of tsun in it.
>>139525654
-10/10
Didn't even make a intelligent criticism.
>>139525698
> Annoying pink-haired little bitch that doesn't take care of her handkerchief well and explodes her room like an idiot. Also the fact that her mood changes like "you saved my life" to "you need to be punished".
Ha!
>>139525591
S2 of Rakudai has Best Boy job to a bitch from an evil organization literally called Akatsuki led by an evil clown and Ikki's edgelord brother.
Suffice to say, let's fucking not.
>>139525844
>shitposter post in a thread about anime he doesnt like
>others are baiting because his hot opinions are not relevant
well memed fedora-kun
Someone wake me up when the full ED is out. God knows that's the only reason why I sitll put up with this shit.
>>139525819
>Julis' VA also does Est
What a range.
![[ReinForce] Rakudai Kishi no Cavalry - OPv2 (BDRip 1920x1080 x264 FLAC).mkv_snapshot_01.08_[2016.04.03_01.26.36].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/a1r6r3y.jpg "[ReinForce] Rakudai Kishi no Cavalry - OPv2 (BDRip 1920x1080 x264 FLAC).mkv snapshot 01.08 [2016.04.03 01.26.36]")
>>139525859
Forgot to add an "would have" in there. But my point still stands.
>>139525940
ED remains undiluted filth.
>>139525844
>Makes up retarded points to imply bad
>Even imply things that happened chronologically incorrect
Here's your reply, Stellafag.
>>139525844
>Let's base her entire character off the first episode.
And here you are talking about making intelligent criticism.
Serious lack of best girl.
>>139525859
Asterisk ain't much better. Rakudai still somewhat stays consistent, somewhat. Still had better elements to story than Asterisk.
>>139525910
I am opening your eyes to the piece of shit that this show is. I could sound like an elitist like Rorico but at least he makes his points valid.
![[HorribleSubs] Gakusen Toshi Asterisk - 13 [720p].mkv_snapshot_06.27_[2016.04.02_23.30.59].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/jyluMWv.jpg "[HorribleSubs] Gakusen Toshi Asterisk - 13 [720p].mkv snapshot 06.27 [2016.04.02 23.30.59]")
>>139526017
There's plenty already, but more is always nice.
>>139525985
>>139526010
You realise how badly written the characters are? Why they act like they do instead of actual rational thinking? Or the fact that it was only focused to how cute they were? You are not even trying to open your eyes.
Rakudaifag, i understand how you feel but it's useless. Theyre blinded by the crapiness of asterisk. Just leave them alone and their shit taste. Despite that, we respect their tastes so don't shitpost in their threads.
![[FFF] Gakusen Toshi Asterisk - 05 [0DAC174F].mkv_snapshot_00.19_[2016.04.02_23.33.37].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/B2ui2Gh.jpg "[FFF] Gakusen Toshi Asterisk - 05 [0DAC174F].mkv snapshot 00.19 [2016.04.02 23.33.37]")
>>139525034
I'm going to re-watch all of S1 to genuinely enjoy the fun and cute girls and cool battle sequences just to piss you off.
![[HorribleSubs] Gakusen Toshi Asterisk - 03 [1080p].mkv_snapshot_06.35_[2015.10.17_15.08.13].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/25Bz6tZ.jpg "[HorribleSubs] Gakusen Toshi Asterisk - 03 [1080p].mkv snapshot 06.35 [2015.10.17 15.08.13]")
>>139526017
>that preview
I missed her.
>>139526239
Dude, put some proper punctuation next time, but anyways, agreed.
>>139526195
>Why they act like they do instead of actual rational thinking?
Come back when you start making sense instead of shitposting without any merit to your criticism.
>>139526309
There are many points in the story where the people are just dull and idiotic like that sister character that literally came out of nowhere and is not ever explained as to why she likes Ayato or why all the girls come to like Ayato anyways despite being the cookie cutter Ichika. Seriously, at least Rakudai had some depth to characters.
>Shit taste Stellafag is back to show his butthurt
The long peaceful thread we had over for 12 hours is over, huh? I guess it was too good of a thing to last.
>>139526438
He was there in previos threads too.
I wanna see a harem get killed one by one animated.
>>139526119
Even liking the trash that is Claudia is bad enough, but in a show with a girl as amazingly cute and best as Julis it's unbelievable how shit some people's taste is.
>>139526438
Fuck me just don't reply to the idiot you stupid motherfuckers.
Look. Rakudai was a nice but cheesy self-contained story, sucks that it didn't get a S2 but who cares, shit's over so there's no need to bring it up anymore. On the flip side, it's nice that Aniplex was stupid enough to think Asterisk would sell like IS so now we have another cour of it, it's a fairly well-produced generic harem show that's nice to tide you over each season. I personally prefer Rakudai more but it's only common courtesy to not bring it up and try to shit up a thread with it.
This is why we can't have nice things.
>>139526569
Not like actual Rakudai discussions ever exist anymore.
>>139526409
>Anime literally shows how and why Julis and Kirin would come to like Ayato who took the time and effort to do something about their respective situation even though no one asked him to
>Saya is the childhood friend who have a past with him, which will be shown in her arc that has yet to be animated
>Claudia taking an interest in him is actually a plot point that makes you curious and wary of her intentions hidden behind a two-faced personality. Her arc also haven't been explored yet, which is obvious to say she has little role thus far to eve say she actually is a love interest.
You talk about intelligent, but here you are being either an obvious troll or a legit retard who doesn't pay attention.
>Ichika
Oh wait, you're just a troll. The same troll as always. Unkindly fuck off.
>>139526477
He was for like several minutes, but then his bait got deleted and even his bait thread got autosage. He stopped trying after people made a case about him. Probably went to bed or saw he had no chance and waited for the next thread to have a more successful start.
Just let me enjoy my battle harem/romance anime and their threads. Why do you have to like on and hate on another? And even if you do dislike another then don't watch or post about it. Quite simple.
>>139526119
>Dat V sign
Julis mind break doujin when? My dick needs this.
>>139526569
>it's nice that Aniplex was stupid enough to think Asterisk would sell like IS so now we have another cour of it
It really is. This might not get another season after this but I'm glad that it's at least two cour.
>>139522590
>>139522826
Didn't Anti-magic squad do that consistently and better 2 seasons ago? Jesus hell you guys are pathetic.
>>139526876
>Julis mind break doujin whe
No. Stop being a cuck
>>139526998
>Changing the subject
>>139526998
The show was fun but it went full retard towards the end.
>>139526998
>battle harem done right
>coherent strategy
Not with SL's butchery. Besides, Takeru did most of the job by himself since he was the heavy weight in a team who revolved around him barring heroine arcs that pushes them into the useful spotlight for the occasion. But here Ayato and Julis are equal partners and that is reflected in their teamwork.
>>139526998
Shh, it's in vogue to shit on LNs for any reason that people can think of while ignoring any positive examples that are contrary to it. Even when making a thread for the series.
>>139527063
My self-inserting self don't see it that way.
>>139527195
Takeru always got help most of the time anyway
So from what I get from the OP:
>Kirin and Saya fight the androids
>they manage to challenge them and even seem to beat them for a moment
>the androids combine into a single android and kick their shit in
>Ayato and Julis get to the finals and Ayato kicks the combined android's ass
Did I get it right?
>>139525471
Why is Kirin trying to pull off Julis's panties?
>>139527323
Help isn't exactly teamwork. He replies on Lapis for most things, anyways.
>>139526998
Antimagic anime was dreadful. I wouldn't be quick to call it better. The CGs, poor animated fights, rished and uneven pacing, removing slow-mo world, and various details left abad taste on my mouth. It died the moment the show went anime original beyond saving.
>>139527416
Either way, every opponent except Punished Snake needed help in more ways than one to beat.
>>139526648
> No one asked them to and develop love
If we went by that logic then whoop-de-doo for all harem light novels.
> saya is childhood friend
so are a lot of them harem light novel
>Muh mysterious Claudia
Trying to make a plot point interesting even though at this point it is shit.
> Ayato is a herbivore, like Ichika. Ayato is dense and doesn't respond, like Ichika. Ayato is powerful and special, like Ichika.
Enough, stop trying to defend this shit show.
>>139527334Yes.
![[HorribleSubs] Gakusen Toshi Asterisk - 13 [720p].mkv_snapshot_13.40_[2016.04.02_10.17.38].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/Uv32u57.jpg "[HorribleSubs] Gakusen Toshi Asterisk - 13 [720p].mkv snapshot 13.40 [2016.04.02 10.17.38]")
Come on now. Ignore it and it will go away, /a/. We can still have another comfy thread.
>>139527416
It was literally teamwork. Usually Takeru was the big gun, but everyone knew their role and executed it in a way that worked towards creating an opening for Takeru to effectively use his strength since he was the heavy hitter.
>>139527427
I don't think anti-magic is all that great, but I think a lot more of it than I do Asterisk. Yeah it's a very mediocre animation and probably a poor adaptation (implying I give a fuck about that), but I still hold it in higher regard than the oh-so-pretty but still awful asterisk.
>>139527679
Comfy threads should be reserved for shows that are benign or underrated with smaller or niche audiences. Asterisk is not only an insult to one's intelligence, it's a popular assault to one's intelligence.
>>139527779
>Asterisk
>popular
>>139527779
NNB, Pandora, YRYR, and other similar shows are overrated, have a sizeable audience on /a/, and actively assault your intelligence. But I assume you meant shows like that when talking about what should be comfy?
>>139527563
>Still trying even when he can't argue and can only generalize with pointless shit that doesn't provide counter that supports his doesn't explain shit griping
Kill yourself. This is your last reply.
>>139527908
Comfy threads are usually the ones without shit posting like Berserk threads I assume.
>People don't recognize Digibro trolling professionally
First clue should had been sperging about intelligent/intelligence. Daytime /a/ handled this better. Step up your game, nighttime /a/.
>>139527908
>actively assault your intelligence
If you feel like your intellect is being attacked while watching any of the shows you listed you never had an intellect to begin with.
>>139527936
> I am providing reference and points in time of the show and it's logic as evidence and you are calling it not evidence.
> Trying so hard to silence me even though you have done poorly to defend the show based on it's poor story quality even though I have pointed the flaws.
You, pic related.
>>139528120
At least Digibro has points that I agree in, despite being a horrid bearded MLP lover that is biased. Grumpyjiisan is better.
![[HorribleSubs] Gakusen Toshi Asterisk - 13 [720p].mkv_snapshot_00.38_[2016.04.03_01.44.23].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/DaXSfsf.jpg "[HorribleSubs] Gakusen Toshi Asterisk - 13 [720p].mkv snapshot 00.38 [2016.04.03 01.44.23]")
>>139522590
>first seconds of new ep
>best girl already shows up
It's time.
>>139522590
Oh nononono this shit's back already?
>>139527979
I fucking agree, shitposters are truly a dreadful thing for any board.
>>139528172
At least use another pic.
>>139527480
More like co-op with help on the side. Teamwork in the technical sense, but Takeru is so strong to the point it makse most in his team small fries. Their help feels more like it exists only to reminder the audience that they are there and do something.
>>139527711
That's the thing. He receives support that helps him along, but then he takes over quickly once he starts Soumatou left and right in his Witch/God form. It's not exactly good teamwork if there's one player that does nearly everything by himself.
>>139528120
CUTE
>>139526569
>>139528120
>>139527679
The way I see it, the easy solution is to post more Asterisk. Episode 1 was good, so let us appreciate it.
>>139522590
if everyone in this thread was vand from /a/ there would be 90% less cancer here might as well take the lolifaggs with you and the last 10% will be gone.
>>139528707
Agreed /a/ would be much better off without you
>>139528488
As far as the story goes now, yeah, he needs minimal help.
But as much as the first point makes sense, he would be dead without help too.
>>139528707
reddit called and they want you back.
>>139528815
I'd take one for the team if it got all of you newfaggs with shit taste off /a/.
Nice to see Asterisk is the only harem thread that gets inundated by shitposting. It's like Fall never left.
>>139522590
Looks like even the minor battles still have amazing sakuga, sasuga A-1 using the budget in the show that matters most
![[FFF] Gakusen Toshi Asterisk - 03 [29AC42CF].mkv_snapshot_08.29_[2015.12.06_20.55.52].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/shbUyUQ.jpg "[FFF] Gakusen Toshi Asterisk - 03 [29AC42CF].mkv snapshot 08.29 [2015.12.06 20.55.52]")
>Still replying to "him"
>>139528869
Tell me more about your thoughts and opinions.
>>139522590
Literally the worst shit to ever come from A1's putrid anus.
>>139528964
About what? ill happily oblige.
>>139529004
Everything
>>139529013
Its all meaningless, we're born for nothing, we live for nothing and we all die for nothing.
>>139529054
Wow
>>139529054
*trips fedora*
>all this increased shitposting in the last 10 mins
Did digibro put up another video just now or something?
>>139528931
I'm glad A-1 adapted Asterisk. They have a good budget so the animation is generally good, but that's not only it. They did a decent job adapting the first three volumes. I expect S2 will be decent too in that regards.
Anyways, we can certainly expect the most anticipated battles to have the best sakuga.
>>139529104
No its just that people with a modicum of intelligence won't stand for this garbage getting attention it doesn't deserve.
>>139529153
Cool
>>139529132
Well they have loads of aniplex bux to work with after all.
>this gets 2 cours
>Bahamut doesn't
Sasuga.
![[HorribleSubs] Gakusen Toshi Asterisk - 13 [720p].mkv_snapshot_13.41_[2016.04.03_01.17.13].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/YtnDMjA.jpg "[HorribleSubs] Gakusen Toshi Asterisk - 13 [720p].mkv snapshot 13.41 [2016.04.03 01.17.13]")
>>139522590
First episode in a new season and it is off to an awesome start. I'll call it now. Asterisk will be harem of the season.
>>139529099
You wanted my opinion, i gave it. I am not being edgy, its what i genuinely think.
>>139529244
That's fine. The only decent thing about Bahamut were the girls, anyways.
>>139529244
Even if it meant more Celestia, I still wouldn't want to watch more of that garbage
>>139528825
Teamwork is about using strengths of varied individuals for a common goal and then coordinating those strengths to increase effectiveness. There's also the element of becoming like a machine that works knowing how best to respond to your mates without even having to say anything. Anti-magic displayed this in the most obvious of ways. In the beginning we see that they can't coordinate shit and that' why they fail, but at the end we see them acting as the individual steps in a multi-step process that leads to Takeru kicking someone's ass. It's pretty lazy and loves to glorify our friendly neighborhood self-insert MC, but on a very important level it shows that Takeru can't go it alone in a lot of case. The relationships of all the members are all the more important.
Again, this is not high praise for Anti-magic, but the fact that this stands out is itself the issue.
>>139528120
>digibro
I guess it's impossible that people thought asterisk was shitty on their own, they all must be converts because of random youtubers. Such mindless sheep they are.
Julis is so best girl. Can't wait to see volume 6 animated.
>>139529132
>>139529459
I want to date Julis
>>139529397
I'm half convinced that most of the posts mentioning digibro were made by him to advertise his videos.
>>139528647
I want to train with those bros in Jie Long
>>139529283
Edginess/fedora tipping has nothing to do with how genuine your feelings are. In fact, the joke exists explicitly to denigrate people who think this legitimately.
>>139528270
Cute and badass eternal loli. Always are in a tier of their own above conventional tiers.
>>139529533
Why don't you enlighten me on your life philosophy o'wise one?
>>139529132
>Kirin and Saya vs robot duo
HYPE. Roughly how many episodes till it gets animated?
>>139529501
>only two non-assholes opponents so far
>they won't be ever relevant
>he have to deal with the Edge Twins instead
Suffering.
I just want more chinese loli lord. I can already tell she's best girl.
Fuck. Maybe there's hope that I can finish this cour as well.
>>139529319
But that's one more more decent thing than this trash.
>>139529634
>>only two non-assholes opponents so far
>Implying Lester McFail wasn't a bro
>>139529748
>Implying he was ever relevant
>Implying he isn't just there to job
>>139529748
Just as big, just as bro, just as irrelevant.
>>139529459
She great. Was in my top 3 during S1, but now she's my current most favorite.
>>139529791
I never said he was relevant, but neither were the Jie Long bros
>>139529831
She's*
>>139529858
At least they had some decent fighting going on.
Lester was just there to prove a point that every other character that fought him was superior. His character design solely exists to prove that he looks strong as hell and doesn't need any sort of background or character development to get that across so he can job quicker.
Guys I lost my cute webm of kirin somebody help me
>>139529614
If 4 episodes per volume, then either episode 6 or 7.
Rakudai sold more and Anti Magic was better
WHY ONLY ASTERISKFAGS GET SEASON 2?
>>139530003
Because it's not a S2?
>>139530003
Because Asterisk is better.
>>139530003
Planned from the start
>>139529929
Except Lester doesn't do anything of any actual use or importance the entire time.
We've already established that he's far weaker than both main characters and even gets taken out by his lackey easily. At no point, are you ever expected to take this guy seriously.
What's her name having to "step it up a notch" against him makes him seem stronger than portrayed than the other way around even.
To put this in perspective, this is like someone having to power up after fighting Yamcha for a while, post-Cell Saga
>>139530003
>Being a newfag
>Caring about sales
>>139530003
Because A1 knows how to shell'em out.
>>139530088
That whole scene of Lester vs Vampire was horribly depressing.
![[FFF] Gakusen Toshi Asterisk - 05 [0DAC174F].mkv_snapshot_10.26_[2016.04.03_01.35.24].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/iUqzNzt.jpg "[FFF] Gakusen Toshi Asterisk - 05 [0DAC174F].mkv snapshot 10.26 [2016.04.03 01.35.24]")
>>139529748
Tsuntsun, deredere.Cute.
>>139530003
Antimagic anime was utter crap. You're delusional if you think it's better than this show, which in itself isn't much of an achievement.
>>139530003
I look forward to the next 12 weeks of your sweet anger
![[HorribleSubs] Gakusen Toshi Asterisk - 13 [720p].mkv_snapshot_22.15_[2016.04.03_03.40.47].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/52eVFD1.jpg "[HorribleSubs] Gakusen Toshi Asterisk - 13 [720p].mkv snapshot 22.15 [2016.04.03 03.40.47]")
>>139530003
The show with best girl gets the superior treatment. Also:
>rushed magic
>good
>>139530088
I wasn't praising Lester in my post.
>>139529588
I didn't say I disagreed with the idea that there is no inherent meaning to life, I only stated that people who genuinely voice such a belief are the target of
>*tips fedora
You sound pretty defensive. There's no judgment either way in my original comment so feeling attacked is only a matter of your own insecurities.
>>139530003
I bet Aniplex wish they didn't give it another season considering how shit the first one sold.
>>139530207
He's critiquing him being used for jobbing I think, since you never think of him as a big shot, but he's still used to show characters being strong, thus the Yamcha reference.
>>139522590
>this is getting a second season
CURSE YOU, YOU FILTHY JAPS
>>139530003
Because Rakudai actually gets worse while Antimagic's anime shouldn't have existed.
>>139530224
I must have misinterpreted your statement, its my bad. My apologies.
Will loli boss get more screentime?
>>139529397
How can anyone not see asterisk as shitty in the first place? That's what I'm trying to wrap my head around.
It's like SAO but without asuna. What's the point??
>>139530003
Because our show is better than your shit, Rakudaifag.
>>139530177
It is better than Asterisk. Considering how much there is to strike against Anti-magic, it's quite an achievement for Asterisk to be worse.
>>139530003
Because you don't know how the industry works.
>>139530359
S1 of Asterisk and Antimagic's adaptation were separate trainwrecks in their own respective rights.
>>139530327
Aren't they the same series?
>>139530404
Antimagic was a trainwreck. Asterisk was just boring.
So since BakaTsuki stopped translating the LNs, are there anywhere to get some volume summaries?
>literally the only doujin of Asterisk in panda is a fucking crossover with Rakudai
What is this suffering? The only reason I'm watching this and there's not a single god damn doujin for me to jerk off to?
>>139530459
Antimagic was literally a train wreck, Asterisk was more of an old and dying donkey that couldn't make it past a certain distance.
I hope Julis will wear this cute frilly outfit again. With parasol in hand too, of course.
>>139530493
Oh god that's actually depressingly hilarious.
>>139530504
That outfit looks pretty dumb senpai
So who is the best loli and why is it Nene-ne?
>>139530359
Asterisk S1 was solid no matter how you slice you. Antimagic was a trainwreck the moment it became clear SL was going to compress and rush through the volumes that fucked up pacing and made events flow like shit. Let's not forget the battle and melodrama scenes that are painful to watch.
>>139530603
Only because she is using some stupid shirt under it.
If it was sleeveless and it exposed more of her neck, it would be 10/10.
>>139530682
If solid means braindead boring then I agree.
>>139530603
I beg to differ, kohai.
>>139530603
YOU look pretty dumb!
>>139530682
S1 was incredibly dull, I think many can at least agree on that part.
>>139530761
The color is gross and the ribbon frilly bit seems weird all alone. You might just have shit taste senpai.
>>139530875
Your taste isn't cultured enough, kohai. It can't be helped for you.
>>139530761
>>139531023
>kouhai
FTFY
>>139531053
Both are correct.
>>139531023
It's the same color as dog sick, it's simply not appealing a vibrant color, say green or red would have worked much better than pastel yellow/brown
>>139531154
There's plenty of likeable pink haired girls you just have a selective memory
>>139531154
>forgetting best girl Ikaros
>>139531260
Off the top of my head, Jibril, Kokopuffs, Krul, Milhiore and Feris are likeable enough.
>>139531260
Oh boy here we go.
>>139530743
Not really unless you have ADD and require explosions and mindless action to keep you interested. The series has a setting with some thought put into it, and the story devotes time to develop the world the characters resides in. Side characters have their own stories that undergo similar process. All this makes the story's pace slow down, but it doesn't stop. There's an overarching plot that connects events on a timeline that heads towards the main character's trying to achieve their goals, and the thing that can grant them it lies in winning the Festa.
>>139530809
Maybe some parts very early on had its dull moments, but it wasn't without stimulating development or cool action. Once the Festa started, between the matches, commentators, duels, and fresh new characters with quirks about them came along the pacing flowed well and things got more interesting.
>>139531629
>Once the Festa started, between the matches, commentators, duels, and fresh new characters with quirks about them came along the pacing flowed well and things got more interesting.
Nearly all the matches were boring since it was just against mooks.
>>139531676
All the participants will reveal a bit about the setting.
Kirin has the part about her father having his emotions removed as part of being a member of the IEF.
There's the ongoing conflict between Hernesta's faction and Saya's father, which will extend to the battle between the Ardy-Rimcy and Kirin-Saya duo.
One of Lester's lackeys who is actually a spy reveals the underbelly of Rikka in the form of spies and intelligence gatherers, both of which are "officially" sanctioned by the six schools.
Finally, the two bros from Jie Long reveal that not everyone in their school treat each other well.
There are also several things that are shown in pieces, so it will take a long time, even after S2, to gather all the details.
>>139526195
I'll do what i want, fuck off
>>139531676
I disagree. Also, what >>139532059 said.
Eh. Seems like it hasn't gotten any better the last time I watched it. I guess I'll just do what I always do with bland haremshit and watch episodes where girls I like get sufficient screentime and just browse threads for webms and stitches.
OP is fucking good
Full version when
>>139530359
I liked AM
But it had shitty CGI, animation and the directing was fucking terrible
Asterisk is better
![[FFF] Gakusen Toshi Asterisk - 09 [F242C343].mkv_snapshot_09.36_[2016.04.03_03.11.30].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/71OV4A7.jpg "[FFF] Gakusen Toshi Asterisk - 09 [F242C343].mkv snapshot 09.36 [2016.04.03 03.11.30]")
>>139532059
Even minor characters contributes. I love how various alumnae help out with the commentary. Then there's that shrewd alumnus, champion in the Phoenix Festa many years ago who's now a chairman in the management committee under IEF.
>>139533372
I feel like the most creative part about writing battle harems is coming up with so many names for people and places.
>>139533606
I just realized that as a battle harem fan, I want a 26 episode series where the worlds of all of these battle harems collide and cross over. Lots of comedic shenanigans happen including a lot of meta humor involving VAs and similarities between characters. In the end, all of the MC-kun must team up to temporarily fuse into the meta-protagonist and seduce the villain girl in order to return everyone to their proper series.
>>139533606
I think that applies to any genre. Names for people and places is something to muse over.
Is there a julis boob fondling gif for when she's checking her injury?
I heard that Ernest (blonde haired dude) had his lux reject him, anyone know what happend?
>>139534637
I believe that was the first gif made in the first thread.
>>139534924
Well thanks, I just got around to watching it and didn't want to sift through the archives.
>>139534681
As far as I know, current summaries spoilers only goes up to volume 9(easy search at AS). That might or might not have happened in volume 10.
Good start to the second season. Julis confirmed for fight game expert with the conditioning tactics.
And holy shit these dudes are such bros. 10/10 would train with.
>>139535657
errah.
![[HorribleSubs] Gakusen Toshi Asterisk - 13 [720p].mkv_snapshot_20.08_[2016.04.03_13.59.13].png](https://i.imgur.com/FUSlqcJ.jpg "[HorribleSubs] Gakusen Toshi Asterisk - 13 [720p].mkv snapshot 20.08 [2016.04.03 13.59.13]")
piercing the heavens
>>139535844
I want to pierce her heavens.
>>139535657
Best girls
>>139535657
As much as Fan is best girl, Ernesta will become an even greater rival for that tittle if she manages to make Isla
I like Saya
When will the second Festa begin? The story is so fucking slow that they wasted 5 volumes instead of ending all the tournaments and focus to the origins of Prana and shit
>>139526513
no clue what that is but sounds intresting.
Can you believe someone spent like 10 videos all more than 10 minutes deconstructing why Asterisk Wars sucks?
Show was terrible but I don't think it is a 2/10 like this faggot gave it.
>>139540283
>inb4 where do you think we are
Anime is basically his life. Not defending him or anything but he probably doesn't got anything better to do.
>>139540390
>XIII
>>139540283
Now you know why anime reviewers are generally frowned upon.
Fuck yes best Harem of Fall 2015 is back.
Well deserved second season. Hope it gets more and more.
>>139532782
I don't know how they keep doing it, based Rasmus Faber.
OP/ED are fucking amazing yet again.
>>139540953
>Hope it gets more and more
You better savor it now for the next three months because that's the last you'll get.
It should be Illegal to makes harems this good, based A1.
I'm so glad it's back.
![[HorribleSubs] Gakusen Toshi Asterisk - 13 [720p].mkv_snapshot_19.30_[2016.04.03_16.47.43].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/Ay34KYO.jpg "[HorribleSubs] Gakusen Toshi Asterisk - 13 [720p].mkv snapshot 19.30 [2016.04.03 16.47.43]")
>fraternal twins look identical
When will this meme end?
>>139543446
They're Chinese. They all look the same anyway.
How do you people enjoy this show?
>>139543446
I want to have sex with both of them, like in that ntr chinese-themed doujin where the cheated guy fucks the cheater trap in the ass.
>>139544503
They don't. They are trolling so they can shitpost and bait the Rakudai fandom. The show is below average in all aspects.
>>139540115
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>>139545470
Too old.
>>139545324
>They are trolling so they can shitpost and bait the Rakudai fandom
Implying a rakudai fandom exists
>>139540390
those are some big ass titties
>>139540390
She looks liked a retarded rabbit
>>139545127
What trap are you talking about? That girl was blowing him! Since when a rapist man would blow another man?!
>>139546708
What next, you want me to prove that she is a guy by giving a blowjob to the man next to me?
>>139546947
Of course. Really, trying to take advantage of another man's wife, I thought you were better than that
![[HorribleSubs] Gakusen Toshi Asterisk - 13 [720p].mkv_snapshot_22.28_[2016.04.03_16.16.03].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/O0ej1Fh.jpg "[HorribleSubs] Gakusen Toshi Asterisk - 13 [720p].mkv snapshot 22.28 [2016.04.03 16.16.03]")
Why is she so great?
>>139547034
I see, I must have been mistaken. Surely no man would give a blowjob to an another man.
>>139522590
>Coherent
you just used a word that DOES NOT apply to asterisk war in any way whatsoever.
Yeah the tactic was surprisingly decent and not an asspull or contrived. I'm impressed.
What the fuck?
This shit got a season 2 and rakudai didn't?
How?
>>139548052
2nd cour was planned since the beginning and rakudai is a worse shit
>>139547274
Who?
>>139548052
rakudai is bad and asterisk sold more merchandise even if rakudai sold a few hundred more discs
>>139544503
It's well executed if generic fare. Side characters are interesting even if the MC isn't. All there is to it really.
That beginning was awesome
Chinese themed superhuman monk anime when
>>139550284
Fuck off
>>139547447
I'll bite. Elaborate seriously and try not to sound like a troll.
What is Julis doing in Rakudai?
>>139522590
Asterisk is 100% fun and fun things are fun.
The Chinese duo MC and Julis fought are so honorable and prettty bros, it makes me wish all of them could win.
Soon
>>139552684
Pink already looks better than Stella. What irony.
>>139548052
Rakudai a shit
![[HorribleSubs] Rakudai Kishi no Cavalry - 12 [720p].mkv_snapshot_19.28_[2015.12.20_00.09.11].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/ABY3ajh.jpg "[HorribleSubs] Rakudai Kishi no Cavalry - 12 [720p].mkv snapshot 19.28 [2015.12.20 00.09.11]")
>>139555949
>>139557236
Why are imoutos always worst girls?
![[HorribleSubs] Rakudai Kishi no Cavalry - 12 [720p].mkv_snapshot_19.23_[2015.12.20_00.08.16].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/1GC7jjX.jpg "[HorribleSubs] Rakudai Kishi no Cavalry - 12 [720p].mkv snapshot 19.23 [2015.12.20 00.08.16]")
>>139557786
>>139557786
>worst girl
She was the second best only to pic related.
>This got S2 instead of Rakudai
>>139557786
Stellafag pls. Everyone know Stella is worst and imouto is top tier.
>Rakudaifags are still salty superior harem got a S2
>Have to invade to show their mad
Delicious tears.
>>139558106
Nene was too good for Rakudai.
>>139559039
>great girl stuck in a shitty series
Every time.
Also,
>best boy Kuraudo jobs
Fuck this author.
>>139558490
I could care less about that, but they really should make their own thread. Hijacking late into a thread now is just obnoxious.
Soon.
>>139560152
Soon indeed
>>139560288
Best side characters are best.
>>139559932
How does she hide those tits?
>>139522590
Wait a second, are you saying this is good? Now I'm curious, what's different it does than other battle-harems?
https://u.pomf.is/zdbnaj.webm
Fantastic first episode as everyone has been saying. Great music and animation.
>>139560716
Execution, that's it. Same ideas but done a bit better.
>>139560673
Magic tits. I honestly prefer her flat or small rather than c/d cup.
>>139561409
How would she look in the Jie long uniform?
>>139561465
A cup smaller than left, I guss.
>>139561634
guess*
>>139560959
Fuck, now I have to watch this so I can scold you. (if it's still bad)
You know the drill. Personally, Jie Long
>>139560716
It's generic in plot and setting, but the world-building is above average and the execution of few cliches are subverted or are just done well. Also, cool fights that have decent budget behind them.
>>139561872
Queenvale.
>>139561872
Mai waifu's academy.
>>139561872
I kind of want to go in Jie Long both for getting trained by loli master and for training your body to it's limits with bros, but there's also assholes like these>>139561634 fucks running around with no one to keep them in check, so I can get the same results minus the loli teacher in Garradworth. Plus I might get to ride around cutting commoners down on horseback which is a plus.
>>139562149
That's an all-girl academy.
>>139522826
>asterisk
>battle harem done right
Is this some kind of unfunny meme? There is nothing to save from S1, I don't feel like starting S2.
>>139562586
Watch this >>139560897
>>139560716
It isn't. Everything about it is terrible for someone that isn't a 12 year old. It offends your intelligence in more and more ways every fucking episode.
There is only the animation somewhat good about it, but still, it's misused in some terrible fights.
If you want a shit battle harem that isn't completely shit, just watch Tale of a Failed knight I don't remember the name. It's the same show, done not terribly.
>>139562167
You get to cosplay as a horizon character too, so I guess is not a bad option
>>139562734
I'm planning in watching this one too (only watched first 2 episodes of both but liked Rakudai's more). This season looks like it will not have much mst watch anime so maybe I'll watch some stuff that I dropped. Also, maybe I'm wrong but I read somewhere that Asterisk world is ancap, so I have this little curiosity about it too.
>>139561872
Jie Long for sure. I want to be Fan's personal sex slave.
![[HorribleSubs] Gakusen Toshi Asterisk - 04 [720p].mkv_snapshot_16.26_[2015.10.24_13.53.35].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/I2AsiOw.jpg "[HorribleSubs] Gakusen Toshi Asterisk - 04 [720p].mkv snapshot 16.26 [2015.10.24 13.53.35]")
>>139562586
He's not wrong. Battle harem done right since S1, nigga.
>>139562972
The world is badly written in Asterisk, and doesn't make any sense in any way. It's supposed to be some kind of world a la Rollerball (1975), but nobody violent and this aspect is never respected nor developped.
And nothing ever happens and it sucks balls. Asswar really sucks, and I don't understand how someone who grew up from having fun just watching titties and swords can appreciate it in any way.
>>139563211
I meant *nothing is violent*
>>139563211
>doesn't make any sense in any way.
I stopped there.
>>139563211
You baited enough, now go to post about shit you don't know in other threads
>>139563211
How does it not make sense? There's a couple spots the world building hasn't filled in yet, but there's nothing they've said that makes people go "hang on that seems weird"
>>139563277
You shouldn't have. The asswar world has no coherence whatsoever.
And it's understandable. This is written for the appreciation of 12 year old that want titties and swords.
>>139563306
>Holy shit, I'm losing an internet argument, better call it bait, that'll show him!
>>139563211
>doesn't make any sense in any way
Digibro pls go.
>>139563363
>muh anime has to be sophisticated
Fuck off digibro.
>>139563344
The whole part where is world is supposed to be a violent society where people crave on this "deadly sport where adolescent wound each other and often die".
You know, that one.
That one shit there is no reference in any way during the whole animay.
That one shit where no character ever have an issue with it.
That one shit nobody cares about, not even the writer.
This is a dumb, incoherent world, and the writing is beyond terrible. I sure hope that not a single one of you is older than 12.
>>139563411
It's not about being sophisticated. It's about not being an incoherent shitty mess where nothing makes sense.
I'm okay with titties and swords.
>>139526513
akame ga kill already aired dude
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>>139563492
It's clearly an underground sport for the rings where people actually die, no one's running around talking about that all the time just like people on the street aren't always talking about dogfights.
It's also clearly a plot point that's being saved for later since it's about his missing sister and not something he personally knows about. It's not like Saya mentioned it to him and he ignored it, it was just the narration.
>>139563539
That wouldn't matter if you didn't give a fuck about the plot.
>>139563594
I don't say that people shouldn't appreciate the show. I mean if you want to watch titties and swords, it may be kind of enjoyable, but saying this is "good" may be pushing it a little, considering that you admit the plot is so terrible you prefer saying there is actually none.
>>139563589
Why are you trying to argue with someone that won't listen?
>>139563492
>supposed to be a violent society
>deadly sport
You know it's Digibro when only he can actually write shit like this to pass it off as though that's what it is.
>>139563589
>It's clearly an underground sport for the rings where people actually die
Nobody dies or is wounded in the whole anime except the sister at the beginning.
This is just lazy writing.
>>139563681
Because I enjoy watching people try to spin tales until they tangle themselves up in falsehoods?
I'm on 4chan on a Sunday I clearly have nothing better to do.
>>139563674
I'm not one of the ones saying it's good, so yeah. I just find it very enjoyable.
>>139563756
I wonder if that might be because one of them is an underground illegal fighting ring and the other is a school sanctioned sporting festival?
Just a thought.
>>139563788
Keep going in that case, I'll just ignore him
>>139563788
>it's Sunday
>watch Re Zero in hopes it'll be good
>it's shit
Dammit, now I also don't have anything better to do.
>>139562734
>>139563211
>>139563363
>>139563492
>>139563539
>>139563674
You did this hours ago, my little persistent troll-kun.
>>139525034
>>139525591
>>139525844
>>139563756
There is also no feeling of danger, no stake, the characters are written not as characters, but as archetypes. They are never developped, and nothing relevant is ever made with them.
>>139563840
That's a bad thought. The school is supposed to reflect the society, and some characters, such as tsundere red haired girl talk about it being so violent and fucked up, even though she is still somewhat enjoying it.
>>139563756
>Moving the goalpost
>Being this retarded comparing illegal sporting event to school sporting event
>>139563952
>The school is supposed to reflect the society
Since when? School is very rarely like the real world. And just because Julis thinks playing the part of a gladiator is icky but also has fun with it doesn't change anything. She's just one of those vegetarians who admits when she used to eat meat bacon tasted pretty alright.
>>139563900
>That same shitty troll is also shitposting and baiting in the Re:Zero thread
>>139563956
The goalpost is the same. Even the school sporting event is supposed to be violent in some extend. Yet, there is no violence. It just look like some sport, and doesn't seem to be more violent than boxing or football
>>139564060
I said i would ignore him but I have to go see that.
>>139564092
Newsflash, people call boxing and other similar sporting events violent all the fucking time.
>>139564054
>>>139563952 (You)
>>The school is supposed to reflect the society
>Since when? School is very rarely like the real world
Did you miss the entire part of the introduction where the schools are supposed to be literally the heart of the cities?
>>139564137
So that means that schools are going to kill or maim their students because a few fuckers have illegal fighting rings in the city? Are you retarded?
Look, I'm not even saying you shouldn't appreciate the show. Once again, it may be kind of enjoyable if you just want titties and swordsfight. Even supposedly grown people can enjoy some stupid fun shit once in a while.
Look, I even enjoyed Cross Ange lately and it's fucking shit.
I have issues with you people saying this show has some redeeming qualities when it has absolutely none, if you don't count the somewhat good animation.
>>139564092
Uh huh. Give citation to show that it's supposed to be violent and more so than a sport like boxing. Oh wait, you can't because it doesn't exist and you're just making up bullshit. The entire premise of Asterisk war is BATTLE entertainment. Students fight and the world watches to be entertained. It's not an illegal event like the one MC's sister participated in. Go troll elsewhere.
so is season 2 actually good? i watched a couple of episodes in S1 and got bored
>>139564349
The whole 1 episode that's out was good.
>>139564124
But in boxing, people actually get terribly injured, and based on how much they fight, actually lose bodily functions or slowing of the mind.
>>139564306
>Stop enjoying things I don't like
>Please let me troll and allow my bullshit to be facts
>>139564365
Right, and that happens every time they fight right? And is such a common occurrence that we're going to see it happen within the first few weeks of our mc attending school, one of the places where measures are taken to make sure no one gets hurt, right?
>>139558490
>Rakudaifags are still salty superior harem got a S2
S2, it certainly has, but let's not try and pretend that Asterick is raising any standards.
Rakudai isn't THAT much better, but it at least tries, and well, Asterick doesn't.
S2's don't mean much of anything unless it actually performs well, hell a bad S2 can kill a series.
>>139564365
>Backpedaling
>Nitpicking
>Assumes because MC and the main cast are skilled enough to avoid terrible injuries that every fight and every other student never or can't suffer from it too
There's no satisfying your troll ass.
>>139564294
Did you miss this entire part of the show where there is some criticism on the public of the OFFICIAL EVENTS for appreciating a sport so violent?
It's supposed to be VERY violent, much more than the kind of sports we entertain us with now. It should be comparable to at least fucking naruto where people may get maimed if they are careless enough.
Yet, the fights are so bland, and the story is so boring and shit and goes nowhere interesting.
>>139564390
You lack basic reading skills, my friend. I told you that you should be able to enjoy it, even if it's shit. I also enjoy things that are shit. It's okay to enjoy shit.
>>139564470
DIgibro pls go. Asterisk is objectively better than that trainwreck called Rakudai.
>>139564470
>Rakudai isn't THAT much better
Asterisk war is a 1, Rakudai is a 4-5/10. One is beyond redemption, one is mediocre.
>>139564507
Soccermoms kicking up a fuss because kids are literally fighting as gladiators doesn't mean that people die every day. People exaggerate when they're trying to make a point. This is hardly news. Surely there are stomps and people get hurt, but it's not as though that happens all the fucking time.
>>139564507
>Ignores >>139564321 because he can't respond to it
Typical troll.
![[caffeine] Plastic Memories - 01 [720p][6BC04391].mkv_snapshot_10.49_[2015.04.07_19.45.07].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/8BxJYd2.jpg "[caffeine] Plastic Memories - 01 [720p][6BC04391].mkv snapshot 10.49 [2015.04.07 19.45.07]")
>>139562734
Nice bait.
>there are people ITT that didn't manage their expectations going into battle harem adaptations
>there are people ITT that can't enjoy something based on entertainment value alone
>there are people ITT that are taking a battle harem seriously enough to explain to trolls why it's good to them
Never change /a/.
>>139564577
>>139564470
>Agrees with himself
Sad.
>>139564652
>Soccermoms kicking up a fuss because kids are literally fighting as gladiators doesn't mean that people die every day.
That's not soccermom. The characters themselves say it's an issue. Yet, they enjoy it and stop caring about it after the 3rd episode.
It would be okay, and even good if those characters started to BE corrupted by that society, but the show doesn't even show that.
>>139564708
>there are people ITT that have nothing better to do than post back and forth with trolls
ftfy
>>139564746
>The characters themselves say it's an issue.
Anyone other than Julis? I don't recall anyone else ever giving a shit. And she disliked it on principle, not because she saw a friend die or get fucked up by it, she's just moralfagging not getting worried about how super violent the fighting is.
>>139564746
>The characters themselves say it's an issue.
You were ask to prove your statement, and you still haven't done that.
>Yet, they enjoy it and stop caring about it after the 3rd episode.
Your point about it being violent to the point it's something beyond a violent sport like violent isn't valid, so your point here is rendered invalid.
>>139564697
Hi michiru, if you are looking for Isla she is with Kirin now >>139535657
>>139564801
>And she disliked it on principle, not because she saw a friend die or get fucked up by it, she's just moralfagging not getting worried about how super violent the fighting is.
How is it not a flaw? The character isn't written to be a moralfag. She is just badly written, like everybody else in the show.
MC-kun is especially annoying and unlikable.
Mainly because he isn't an anime girl, yet acting like one.
>>139564858
like violent boxing*
>Digibro will never leave us alone
Professional troll is professional.
>>139564858
>You were ask to prove your statement, and you still haven't done that.
Watch the show, Julis-Alexia van Riessfeld says it.
>>139564424
Absolutely nobody has gotten killed, maimed or terribly injured in this series of fights where several characters have mentioned how dangerous the sport is and talk as if that's normal.
Clearly, not ever boxing match has people get injured, but that's something that happens either over time, or every now and then.
This is a show where they make a point of talking about how deadly it is. If they really want to show how dangerous, well then it's supposed to show how dangerous the games are. What's the point of talking about how morals have been inverted if we're going to show it? Aren't these games up set up specifically because of crap like that? Wouldn't this be the one spot to show that everyone's enjoying this crap when people are bleeding to death? What's the point of Julius talking about terrible the world is Julis if we hardly touch up on that point?
Personally, I wouldn't want to see blood, guts and grimedgedark ANYWAY, but the point is, that's what the show claims, and then it doesn't do. It doesn't change the fact that the ball is being dropped in several corners in this show, and it'd be best if we stopped pretending otherwise and just enjoy it.
This is high school magical tenkaichi budokai trying to pretend that it's bloodsport when it really isn't.
>>139564306
You are so fucking autistic. Did digibro hire you?
>>139564884
So we've moved on from "The world doesn't make sense" to "I don't like Julis and MC" that's fine, I don't care, Saya is better than Julis anyways.
>>139564957
>if you disagree with what I think, you are autistic
what the fuck are you talking about you turbo-faggot?
Did I offend you? Do you need to crawl back to your safespace?
>>139564740
I've literally just started posting here, you fucknugget.
Balls, are you Asterick fans so booty-blasted that anyone who says anything remotely negative about the show must be some guy samefagging it up.
>>139564924
Why would he post on /a/ though? No /a/non would actually watch his videos so he doesn't get any cash from it.
>>139565036He actually showed that he was in an asterisk thread in a video before
>>139565000
Both are true. The world has no coherence because the characters are not taking that world into account.
mainly because it is written solely to please japanese teenagers craving for titties and swords, and because the writer doesn't give a shit about the plot.
>>139564957
Oh, I get it.
Everyone here is mad about those videos talking about why this series is subpar.
How unfortunate for you guys.
Get over yourselves. You're not the first people sitting through an LN Commercial Show that got put through the works and you certainly won't be the last.
>>139564949
>They make a point of talking about how deadly it is
You mean by mentioning how people have died doing it right? Or how last Festa there were x amount of injuries and fatalities right? Or did they mention that this festa was extraordinary because no one had been hurt? No? You're just talking about some characters having reservations about being gladiators and the narration talking about a different illegal fighting tournament? I see.
>>139564926
Except Julis never called it violent or anything you're trying to imply. Admit it, you're just pulling shit from your ass. At worst she criticized the existence of the city that entertains the world by having students battle each other. But that is one thing, and her dream that replies on the Festa is another and that is something she is willing to do with pride for the people she care about, so she gives it her all and takes the Festa seriously, and that has always been a consistent facet to her character.
Try again.
>>139565035
>I've literally just started posting here
>See >>139563900
Sad.
>>139565113
>The world has no coherence because of the characters
This makes no sense whatsoever. That's a problem with how you've written the characters, which I don't care about, it has nothing to do with the setting itself.
>>139565139
>Except Julis never called it violent or anything you're trying to imply.
She is disgusted by the public and the system. And the sport is reputed violent.
>>139565185
If your characters fail to adapt to your setting, then both are shit and have no coherence.
>>139565026
>I have issues with you people saying this show has some redeeming qualities when it has absolutely none, if you don't count the somewhat good animation.
No, but if you read what you just said, you're clearly fucking autistic.
>>139565113
> The world has no coherence because the characters are not taking that world into account.
You're the most illogical troll I've seen all week.
>>139565301
>having issues with some people's opinion is autistic
>debates are autistic
>>139564306
>I have issues with you people saying this show has some redeeming qualities when it has absolutely none
This is not unique to Asterisk. In fact, I've seen this behavior more with Rakudai fans than pretty much an recent LN adaptation.
>>139565372
Not this guy a.k.a. digibro.
Rakudai has some redeeming qualities, though.
>>139565251
Are we already at the point where you're just going to sit there and repeat yourself? Simply having characters who aren't smart enough/well written enough to take the setting into account properly has literally no bearing on what the actual setting is like.
>>139565197
Grasping at straws much? You're like going apeshit at someone who would thinks Las Vegas is vulgar and repulsive as Sin City, but sees the silver lining of what the city offers, which is hopes and dreams that are possible through gambling or whatever.
>reputed violent
Citation needed. Regardless, so is boxing if you get technical.
>>139565477
"The actual setting" is both the characters and the world you built.
Even if the world you built is interesting, your setting is shit if you can't write characters to fit in your world.
>>139565430
Every shows has a couple, I think it's harder in fact to come up with a show that has literally no redeeming qualities. The issue is usually more when the redeeming qualities are too few and far between to ignore the shit parts of the show.
>>139565430
>Rakudai has some redeeming qualities, though.
Good joke.
>>139565515
>Citation needed
the show
>>139565551
The only reedeming qualities of Asterisk are the visuals and the titties.
>>139565565
Everything asterisk does, Rakudai does it better/less shittier
>>139565521
>"The actual setting" is both the characters and the world you built.
No, that's not how it works mate. Next you're going to be telling me that the plot is part of the character's personalities.
![[FFF] Gakusen Toshi Asterisk - 03 [29AC42CF].mkv_snapshot_19.17_[2016.04.03_16.23.00].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/dvxZEjK.jpg "[FFF] Gakusen Toshi Asterisk - 03 [29AC42CF].mkv snapshot 19.17 [2016.04.03 16.23.00]")
>>139565567
>I can't
You are done.
Why are we wasting time with such a bad troll again?
>>139565350
That's hardly a debate you fucking idiot. Getting so triggered over an opinion and having to assert your elitist dominance is very autistic.
>>139565671
>criticism is bad troll
>>139565671
Because we're on 4chan midSunday
>>139565617
It's actually the other way around, Digibro. Especially considering the fact Ikki x Stella is literally Twilight tier shallow romance shit.
>>139565709
holy shit this is frightening
>>139565733
Twilight tier is still better than anything happening in Asterisk War, and I weigh my words.
>>139565617
>The only reedeming qualities of Asterisk are
Ok? All I said was every show has a few, so thanks for helping I guess?
>>139565671
People should post more Julis.
>>139565671
>Why are we wasting time with Digibro who's a bad troll again?
Fixed.
Why do you guys loves so much to fight?
>this thread
>that bahamut thread
Every harem thread is a battlefield.
>>139565808
This is way I said this show could be appreciated by people with low standards liking titties and swordsfight.
>>139565816
Why post Julis when we could be posting Saya?
>>139565804
Said no one ever.
>>139565866
I didn't want to name him, he doesn't deserve that honor
>>139565878
Get your shit character out of the way. Julis is better. At least she has some personnality and is relevant to the show.
>>139565874
It happens when you got basically the same people in every harem thread.
>>139565878
Why not both?
>>139565922
I did. And the majority of people disliking this shit show must think it too.
>>139565976
Why not superior vampire twins?
>>139565804
I've seen legit haters who could admit the relationship Ayato and Julis have is objectively more believable and with greater depth than what Ikki and Stella have. Enjoy your trolling. Nobody is going to take you seriously now.
>>139565948
>Saya has no personality
Don't mistake chill for no personality, just because she isn't tsundere and yelling at people like someone else we know.
>>139566006
>Trust me, guise. I know of this "majority" and also speak for them
So sad.
>>139566138
>Ayato and Julis have is objectively more believable and with greater depth than what Ikki and Stella have.
The relationship between Ayato and Julis doesn't exist. Ayato is supposed to have some story with every character, because Asterisk is a Harem, and Rakudai isn't.
>>139566180
Julisfag here and I have to say that while Saya has no breasts, she does indeed have a good personality
![[HorribleSubs] Gakusen Toshi Asterisk - 13 [720p].mkv_snapshot_03.43_[2016.04.02_09.11.56].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/m96M0Qg.jpg "[HorribleSubs] Gakusen Toshi Asterisk - 13 [720p].mkv snapshot 03.43 [2016.04.02 09.11.56]")
>>139566080
Why not the supreme eternal Chinese loli?
>>139566247
>sayafriends samefagging
>>139566244
>doesn't exist
At least you tried.
>>139566244
>Rakudai isn't a harem
>>139566244
>Rakudai
>Not harem
>>139566276
Why not harmless audience members?
>>139566244
I see three baits in post.
>>139566276
Because we are not worthy of her grace
>>139566395
Wait what's the third one?
>Relationship doesn't exist
>Rakudai isn't a harem
>???
>>139566379
LNfags do we know what the fuck this guy is up to?
>>139566331
>>139566347
Well it isn't. Doesn't make it good, but it isn't built like a harem. They are a real couple from episode 4, and nobody stand a chance against them later on. There isn't anything remotely sexy happening between MC-guy with any other girl from Rakudai from episode 4.
Excepted that part when he feels the leg of a girl to better her stance, but it's cleared in the same episode, and there is no romantic interest between them.
>>139566486
>They're together so it doesn't count!
Hello Senjougahara
>>139566447
The poster himself.
>>139566486
At least learn what a fucking harem is before you try and state facts.
>>139566486
Do you know what a harem is?
>>139566486
>Imouto always have feelings for him, and still gets jealous even thought she accepted Stella
>Ayase admires MC as a kouhai under swordsmanship, which still is affection in a different way
>Touka has taken a liking to him because MC is strong enough to beat her
Denial.
>>139566565
As I said in the SAME POST. There is no romantic interest between MC-kun and any other girl after episode 4, which doesn't makes it a harem. There isn't even anything sexy going on between any of them.
The "harem" is composed of his lover, his sister and Alice which isn't ... well you know.
The girl he met in this arc isn't part of his harem, and the "last boss" of the anime isn't too.
His "Harem" is composed of 3 persons. one is his lover, one is his sister he rejected, and the last one is a male.
It isn't a harem no matter how you try to put it.
>>139566765
though*
>>139566486
I might as well say Saekano isn't a harem because only Eriri and Utaha have romantic feelings for Tomoya.
>>139566765
>Imouto always have feelings for him, and still gets jealous even thought she accepted Stella
She ends up giving up on him
>Ayase admires MC as a kouhai under swordsmanship, which still is affection in a different way
There is no romance, and she doesn't join the MC harem after the end of her arc. She is just a female character.
>Touka has taken a liking to him because MC is strong enough to beat her
Same thing. No romance, doesn't join the harem.
>>139566769
Get a load of this newfag who can't into harem. Protip: real romance isn't required.
>>139566486
By your logic SAO isn't a harem too, is it?
>>139566769
By your logic, harems like Tenchi Muyo wouldn't be harem anymore.
>>139564060
ESL-kun is getting increasingly pathetic.
>>139565874
I think this is a special case in which two LNs that are quite similar came out at the same time, which is bad enough as it is. Shit, /m/, can't deal with the idea of 2 mecha shows airing at the same time without trolling each other.
But the real bonus point here is that someone made a series of Plinkett-like videos explaining on what's wrong with Asterisk War and explains why it's not just subpar, but subpar even for a battle LN show. And then the final nail in the coffin is explaining why the generic Rakudai is better because it puts in an amount of effort the former show doesn't put in.
Regardless of how you feel about either show or these videos, it makes a prime environment for shitposting. You don't even have to watch the show to be able to troll Asterisk threads to know how to complain about it.
>>139566849
Protip: real romance isn't required.
>>139566871
C'mon, did you even WATCH the show?
Any of the two girls you mentionned JOINS the main cast after their defeat. One of them just become some distant friend that have a 5 second cameo at episode 12, and Touka is doesn't join his circle.
Every girl in SAO joins their circle. It is a harem. Same with Asterisk war.
>>139566831
It's sad how you have to change your position. From shitposting Asterisk to now defending your precious Rakudai with those stale arguments from Fall season. You really outed yourself well, Stellafag.
>>139566831
SAO may as well not be a harem as well right?
>>139540283
>His favorite anime are Ponyo, FSN and HxH '11
He thinks Rakudai was good what do you expect
Like, Asterisk isn't good either but pretending Rakudai is anything above a 3/10 because you're so desperate to justify the points you're making and the 3-4 hours worth of videos you've made of this series (that everyone already knows is some bad generic battle harem) is totally bizarre
>>139566972
>Every girl in SAO joins their circle. It is a harem. Same with Asterisk war.
Girls joining the circle after being defeated doesn't happen in Rakudai.
>>139566963
>Same school
>Are still friends
Yes, dumbfuck. You even swear the anime is the end of the story. Go check the LN.
>>139566941
>Plinkett-like
Take that back, that's an insult to the real Mr. Plinkett.
>>139540283
Well he is being nice. I think it's a 1/10
>>139567039
>friends are harem
Every show ever are harem, end of the discussion.
>>139567120
>Not taking into account the points here >>139566765
>>139567170
and you are not taking in account the point being answered here
>>139566831
I still don't understand why are you being triggered by things being harems or not. Being or not being a harem doesn't make an anime being good or bad.
Clannad is a harem and it's good. Ranpo Kitan isn't a harem and it's the worst show I have ever watched.
>>139567170
Did we forget the part where Ayase's father offers to marry her to him and she is more embarrassed than rejective to the idea?
>>139566871
SAO takes the time to literally shove Asuna out of the way to have more women pine after this guy.
>>139566890
Tenchi Muyo has mostly two characters pine after the Tenchi with Ryoko in the lead, it's still very much a harem
>>139566486 is a it off in what he's saying. There's definitely cheap fanservice and a bunch of new girls that show up, but main character man and Stella are definitely in a relationship, and unless something further develops, there isn't anyone else getting between them. It's not a harem, because there aren't a bevy of hoes falling in love with main character man, and he has his eyes on only one person.
Even ZnT, a NOT high school magical battle LN, takes everal books before it shoos out the other girls to finally push Louise's and Saito's relationship, because every now and then the series has to make room for harem horseshit
There's a gigantic world of difference between what this is doing, what Rakudai is doing and ZnT trying to make it's cake and have a little snack at the same time..
![[HorribleSubs] Gakusen Toshi Asterisk - 13 [720p].mkv_snapshot_19.44_[2016.04.03_16.54.56].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/FP5hMTF.jpg "[HorribleSubs] Gakusen Toshi Asterisk - 13 [720p].mkv snapshot 19.44 [2016.04.03 16.54.56]")
>Thread instantly turns bad every time "that" shitposter wakes up and comes back to shitpost
Twice in this thread. Amazing.
>>139567019
It's still better than Asterisk, which is what the point is.
>>139567325
I think he's trying to outcompete Crack-kun for best shitposter.
>>139567258
Shizuku still loves Ikki and will always have feelings for him. The other two girls like Ikki in different way and spend time with him. Romance or not is irrelevant. Learn what harem means please.
>>139567261
Standard harem trope. She's part of the harem. Gotta keep possible routes open for harem situation, especially for her fans.
>>139567325
Fuck you Shenyun, I knew you were behind this. I will beat the crap out of you and marry your sister
>>139567320
ZnT was more of a reverse harem than anything though
>>139567325
Mods should do something about him. Seriously.
>>139567476
>Spending time with female friends in a friendly relationship is harem
Every show ever is harem. Even my life is a harem, then.
![[ReinForce] Rakudai Kishi no Cavalry - 06 (BDRip 1920x1080 x264 FLAC).mkv_snapshot_16.04_[2016.04.03_01.33.42].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/PbOSo4R.jpg "[ReinForce] Rakudai Kishi no Cavalry - 06 (BDRip 1920x1080 x264 FLAC).mkv snapshot 16.04 [2016.04.03 01.33.42]")
This was the only good part of Rakudai.
Asterisk doesn't have a Kuraudo
>Fight was better than anything in Rakudai
>New girls are better than any in Rakudai
Where Is Digibro?
>>139567567
>friendly
>just friends
Keep telling yourself that.
>>139567575
Best boy.
>>139567567
Any girl that likes/take interest in the MC and said MC is surrounded by more than 3 girls, each of whom he spends time with raising flag events is harem. Tons if anime do that, And non-true harem series are still harem for harem elements.
>>139567760
MC-kun is surrounded by 2 girls, and only one actually raises flag with him. Imouto-chan fails and ends up giving up.
![[ReinForce] Rakudai Kishi no Cavalry - OPv2 (BDRip 1920x1080 x264 FLAC).mkv_snapshot_01.06_[2016.04.03_01.27.33].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/DcDrL5Z.jpg "[ReinForce] Rakudai Kishi no Cavalry - OPv2 (BDRip 1920x1080 x264 FLAC).mkv snapshot 01.06 [2016.04.03 01.27.33]")
>>139567675
Best indeed
>>139540283
At what point does doing something like that become a waste of time?
Because everyone who likes Asterisk are still going to enjoy it? Because it probably won't change the LN climate at all?
Because it's just a dumb anime? I mean, when you think about it, it's like a massive review on someone's fanfiction.
We all could be invested in some other better hobby that's more productive to society. For all of the bitching about crappy anime, there's a world of great and better books to read instead.
But if the idea is that maybe the viewers should ask for a bit more from even the most generic of productions, then yeah, I say go for it. If the idea is that two similar ideas can happen, and one can be better just for the little bit of extra effort it puts forth, then I say, make those videos. If it's to crucify one of the LN anime for flooding the market with writing the same material over and over, then I say bring out the crown of thorns.
And if it's Asterisk War that has to be put on that cross, then I say, let the blood flow.
>>139567814
Shizuku accepted Stella, but her feelings don't change. Ayase had an arc for herself and she and Ikki spend time together that amounted to flag events. That's 3 already, more than a love triangle. Touka got the short end of the stick in the anime given time restraints, but even the anime didn't leave out the hint of her interest in Ikki.
Rakudai is harem, it isn't unique like you want it to be. Get over it, Rakudaifag.
>>139567951
>We all could be invested in some other better hobby that's more productive to society
Why would you ever do that? Just do shit productive to yourself, who the hell cares about society.
>>139568017
>Ayase had an arc for herself and she and Ikki spend time together that amounted to flag events
And yet no romantic interest whatsoever. It isn't even implied that she might like him or something.
>>139566452
Not yet. I bet he's in on it with Dirk.
>>139567951
It becomes a waste of time when you're (presumably) not getting any enjoyment out of it and not actually going to change anything. If he had fun making it then by all means, but if he's just getting pissy about a show and hoping people will stop watching shit shows then he's wasting his time.
>>139568078
>As he prayed that with Stella beside him while looking up at the evening sky, his datapad suddenly rang out. Someone called him, and speak of the devil! It was Ayatsuji Ayase.
>"Oh! Now she's calling directly. —Hello?"
>"So you are Kurogane Ikki-kun. I heard about you from Ayase. I want you to marry her at once and succeed my doj―" *Bang**Ugh*
>"What the hell are you doing? You just woke up after two years here! Sorry Kurogane-kun, the idiot said something rude. I called you because he wanted to say thanks but…."
>"Hahaha! You don't need to hide it Ayase. You love him right? I mean Kurogane-kun. A parent can understand. When you were talking about Kurogane-kun you looked just like a wife talking fondly about her husband. Just like how your mother used to be!"
>"Aaaaaaaah! Ahhhhh! Don't say something so weird―!!!"
>"You don't have to hide it. Papa just woke up, so about you two―"
>"Just sleep for another two years―!!!"
">Ugh― …Argh!"
>"K-K-Kurogane-kun! F-Forget that! T-Talk to you later!" *Click* ―Beep-Beep-Beep―
Yep, not interest whatsoever
>>139568078
>muh no romance
>conveniently ignores the fact she didn't reject the notion of marriage, but flustered at the idea
Come up with something better.
>>139568027
What's why I said "could". You obviously don't have to.
If I was being that contemplative, I wouldn't bother writing a post about someone on the internet talking about why a light novel anime series is bad and would go do that production right now.
I want to adopt Kirin.
>>139568708
I want to be adopted by Fan an be raised to become a man worthy of her
I want to adopt Kirin and then disown her. While she's crying, I would attack her from behind and have non-consensual intercourse with her.
>>139568151
But, did that relationship go anywhere?
Do we see her making passes at him from that point on?
If we're seeing a lot of 'interceptions', from Girl X and main couple then, yeah it's a harem. If not, then no.
>>139568935
>It needs to go somewhere to be a harem
![[HorribleSubs] Gakusen Toshi Asterisk - 09 [720p].mkv_snapshot_09.06_[2015.11.28_13.41.37].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/X6J1MgV.jpg "[HorribleSubs] Gakusen Toshi Asterisk - 09 [720p].mkv snapshot 09.06 [2015.11.28 13.41.37]")
>>139568845
Rude
>>139566452
He is related to the Eclipse, the illegal, more bloody counterpart of the Festa.
>>139569829
She doesn't look too upset there though
![[HorribleSubs] Gakusen Toshi Asterisk - 09 [720p].mkv_snapshot_14.41_[2016.01.06_03.49.35].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/kviL6sk.jpg "[HorribleSubs] Gakusen Toshi Asterisk - 09 [720p].mkv snapshot 14.41 [2016.01.06 03.49.35]")
>>139566276
Fan is awesome, but my allegiance is to the Flame Goddess.
>>139566379
>Bath him and bring him to my room this night
>I think you mean her
>I know what I said
What would sex with Julis feel like?
>>139570982
Bathing in lava.
>>139570982
Hot
>>139570982
Warm apple pie.
>>139570982
Inferior to sex with Saya
>>139570982
Less pleasurable than sex with Sylvia.
Best girl when?
I want to cum inside the girl chink twin.
>>139570982
Explosively hot and the best.
>>139570982
Hot, wet and slimy.
>>139571553
Just from reading that broken English I know what the moon originally said, and it hurts me to read that.
