Jovian Association of Anime Advocates (JAAA)

[Rolina]

Me, Leaf, Potens, and Kain were talking on skype when we had an idea - let's watch anime together!  It'd be a great idea, just like the ol' anime clubs at school, only not as fail!

So that's what we decided to do.  Sorta.  Ish.  What we wound up doing was this:  Each Saturday, we'll all get together and watch an anime.  Since anime's also getting scarce with the good stuff, we're also making recommendations as we go along, so we'll use those to decide what we're going to be watching once we finish one show.  We'll typically watch things show at a time, split up into five or six episodes of that show per week (unless the show sucks, then we'll change the next week).

The anime viewing sessions are not exclusive to Jovians, rather, this is an invite FROM the Jovians to hang out and enjoy a weekend of watching anime.  If you care to join us, nab the anime via your way of choice and join us on skype.  Contact me at RoleOfToK there, and I'll add you to the JAAA chat.  Alternatively, if y'all wanna join in, you can do so in the cbox - however, DO NOT SPOIL episodes for those who haven't seen the rest.  If you go on past the scheduled viewings, DO NOT spoil it for the rest of us.

Note that discussion of the anime is not to take place in this thread, as it could count as spoilers for people trying to catch up after missing a week - it's for signups and announcements.  Please use the Skype chat and Cbox for JAAA discussion.

[img float=right]http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a314/acidadept/madoka-magica_9819.jpg[/img]Puella Magi Madoka Magica

Madoka Kaname is an Ordinary Middle School Student with a working mother, a stay-at-home dad and a close circle of friends. Other than a strange dream about a black-haired girl fighting off a huge monster in a ruined city, her life is a peaceful one. Then, one day, that black-haired girl, Homura Akemi, transfers to their class.

Things begin to change when, after school, Madoka hears someone's voice calling out to her. This voice belongs to Kyubey, a small ferret-like creature. She and her best friend, Sayaka Miki, then find themselves in a bizarre dream world where they witness an upperclassman, Mami Tomoe, transform into a magical girl and save them from otherwordly monsters. Kyubey then asks Madoka and Sayaka to become magical girls, too...

Too bad things simply are not as they seem to be.

Bringing together an all-star staff, Puella Magi Madoka Magica has Studio Shaft animating, Shaft's primary director Akiyuki Shinbo directing, Yuki Kajiura producing the music, Nitro+'s Gen Urobuchi writing and Ume Aoki designing the characters for Shaft's first original series. The show started airing in January as part of the Winter 2011 season, though is currently on hiatus due to the recent earthquake in Japan. Supposedly broadcasting will resume in April.

Currently has two ongoing manga series: a manga adaption of the anime, and a spin-off entitled Puella Magi Kazumi Magica: The Innocent Malice, which focuses on a different cast. A third manga series, Puella Magi Oriko Magica, will be released after the anime's conclusion; it will be a prequel featuring the eponymous Oriko along with Kyoko and Mami.

[img float=left]http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a314/acidadept/Merry.png[/img]Yumekui Merry

Yumeji Fujiwara has a strange ability.  He can see the aura of peoples' dreams.  Around himself, there is a black aura.  A nightmare.  Though Yumeji lives a comfortable life with his childhood friend Isana and his school's Literature Club, he's had a recurring dream of cats.  Multiple cats attacking him, trying to claim his body so they can cross over from the nightmare to our world.

There is another party involved.  A girl in a strange set of clothes.  She falls on top of Yumeji one day and, after getting her hat back, finds her way into his world.  Her name is Merry Nightmare, a dream eater.  She has no memories of where or who she was, and seeks to return to the world of dreams.

Based on a manga by Yoshitake Ushiki.  Yumekui Merry was adapted into an anime in the winter of 2011 by JC staff.  Touhou Project fans may recognize the author from his doujinshi work Advent Cirno, and the people handling the music as IOSYS.

[img float=right]http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a314/acidadept/angel.jpg[/img]Angel Beats

Angel Beats! Is a Light Novel, Anime and Manga series by Key Visual Arts.  The Light Novel was the first to see publication in November 2009, spanning seven chapters and one special until its completion in May 2010.  The series was authored by Jun Maeda, illustrated by GotoP, and published by ASCII Media Works in Dengenki G's Magazine.

A Manga adaption quickly followed the Light Novel, under the title of Angel Beats! The 4-koma, first published in December 2009.  Also authored by Jun Maeda and illustrated by Haruka Komowata, the manga was again published by ASCII Media Works in Dengenki G's Magazine.  The manga is currently ongoing.

A thirteen episode anime installment of the work was also developed, simply named Angel Beats!.  The series is again written by Jun Maeda and directed by Seiji Kishi for studio P.A. Works and began airing on April 3, 2010.

Finally, a second manga was published, coinciding with the completion of the Light Novel series.  This manga, Angel Beats! Heaven's Door, is again written by Jun Maeda, illustrated by Yuriko Asami, and once again published by ASCII Media Works in Dengeki G's Magazine.  First seeing publication in May 2010, his manga series is also ongoing.

The Light Novel and Manga served as a prequel to the rest of the series, following the character of Hinata and detailing the formation of the SSS.  The anime adaption follows Otonashi, a boy who lost his memories of his life after dying.  He is enrolled into the afterlife school, which seems to exist as a middle ground between Heaven and Earth, where students learn to give up any lingering attachments to life before finally going to heaven.  Otonashi then meats a girl named Yuri who invites him to join the SSS – Sinda Sekair Sensen (Afterlife War Front) – an organization which fights against God and the student council of the school led by Angel.

And now, it's been recently announced that Angel Beats! Has been licensed by Sentai Filmworks, the founders of ADV Films, for the North American release.  No surprise, considering that they picked up many key titles in the past.  The series will be released with an English dub with the first episodes being shown in Anime Boston.

[img float=left]http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a314/acidadept/index.jpg[/img]To Aru Majutsu No Index (A Certain Magical Index)

Touma is just an extremely-unlucky ordinary high school student, living in a state-of-the-art city dedicated to the study of people with esper powers.  However, Touma possesses an unheard of ability to negate the effects of esper powers with his right hand.  One day, he wakes up to find a young girl dressed like a nun hanging on his balcony.  Her name is Index, and she claims to be on the run from rogue magicians who desire the 103,000 magical texts in the Index Librorum Prohibitorum locked inside her head...

Based on a series of light novels.  As of 2011, with over 12 million copies sold, it is the best-selling light novel series of all time.  A spin-off manga entitled To Aru Kagaku No Railgun (A Certain Scientific Railgun) and a corresponding anime adaption has been released, centering on Academy City's 3rd Level 5, Misaka Mikoto.

[img float=right]http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a314/acidadept/strawberryeggs.jpg[/img]I My Me! Strawberry Eggs

The really weirdly named story of a gym teacher who has to crossdress to get a job.  I My Me! Strawberry Eggs is a thirteen-episode anime series created by TNK and Pioneer and initially ran on Japanese TV in 2001.  There is also a manga adaption.

The series follows Hibiki Amawa, a young, idealistic man who has recently graduated from college with a degree in physical education.  Unfortunately, he hasn't been able to find an opening in his field, and is behind on his rent so far that his landlady Lulu holds his dog hostage.  At least Hibiki finds an advertisement for a position at Seito Sannomiya Provate School.  But when he applies, Hibiki is turned down flat.  While the school itself is co-educational, the principal refuses to hire male teachers.

Upon learning the situation, Lulu offers to help Hibiki out by disguising him as a woman – turns out that the landlady has a suspiciously field-ready assortment of gadgets for just such a purpose.  Sure enough, with this and some slightly altered paperwork, Hibiki is able to start work at school.

Naturally, things don't go smoothly.  Not only does Hibiki have to conceal his true gender from everyone at school, but the misandrist attitude of the school administration is causing discipline problems with the male students and friction between boys and girls.  And when one of Hibiki's students, Fuko Kuzuha, starts getting a crush on "her", well...

But it isn't all bad news.  Hibiki manages to connect with the students and mediate between them with some success, and even gets the administration to ease off on some of the more blatantly stupid rules.

Episodes 1-5 of Madoka were viewed on April 9th, 2011.
Episodes 6-10 of Madoka were viewed on April 16th, 2011.
Episodes 1 of Merry, Angel, Index, and I My Me will be viewed on April 23rd, 2011.

The club will take place every Saturday, at a time generally agreed to in the JAAA skype chat.  Time discussion will occur on Thursday and finalized on Friday, so that everyone is aware of their plans that day.  JAAA will be scheduled at a time that most people will be able to watch.

[Atrius (He/They)]

A magical girl anime?...   Eh, the reviews are really good, and almost all of them talk about how it's very different, and has a darker tone than most magical girl anime's, so why not?

5 episodes in 1 day may be a bit much though.

[Kain]

Each episode is about 20 minutes long, about an hour and forty minutes, not including the discussion.  I would have suggested only two or three episodes at a time but I couldn't hear a thing over how bad the call was last night.

[Rolina]

Aye, keep in mind that commercials don't exist here.  That's a good seven minutes off each episode right there, and since MKVs allow you to have skippable sections, you can spit the OPs and EDs as well.  Really cuts down on time.  I imagine maybe two and a half hours AFTER discussion and the like.  Make sure you get a good fansubber, though - I recommend NOT getting GG, they're known for sucking.  I actually like Chihiro's jobs, despite a lot of bashing they've gotten in the past.  If you nab them, I suggest getting Chihiro's - I'll be seeding it for you, too.

[Charon]

I might. Might. Depends on what I'm doing. Mom might decide to have her driving tyraid like usual.

Also, Skype: BRICK.BOOMER.BUTCH

I don't have a mic but I type quickly enough to respond. trololol.

[zman9000]

sounds interesting! (role please no negative comments, thank you.)

I'll have to find out what time it is because i have class from 8:00am to noon on saterday......
So if possible PM me the time.

Also for skype should I use my account with my real name or just make a new one? (I guess PM me that as well)

Lastly I think the reason that anime is being talked about so much even tho its not a new anime is because MasakoX's Anifile was on it last week.

[Kain]

(role please no negative comments, thank you.)

And he wonders WHY people get on his case... =_=

I'll have to find out what time it is

3:00 Central Standard Time.  If you had read all the posts you'd know.

should I use my account with my real name or just make a new one

We honestly don't care if you use your name or a fake one.

lastly I think the reason that anime is being talked about so much even tho its not a new anime is because MasakoX's Anifile was on it last week.

Um...I doubt it.  This anime just recently came out and although I know MasakoX, I don't follow his channel.

[Hoopa]

Shoot, I'm late. Danged ACT testing...

[Kain]

We're getting ready for episode 3.  If you hurry, you can catch up...maybe.

[Rolina]

sounds interesting! (role please no negative comments, thank you.)

I'll have to find out what time it is because i have class from 8:00am to noon on saterday......
So if possible PM me the time.

Also for skype should I use my account with my real name or just make a new one? (I guess PM me that as well)

Lastly I think the reason that anime is being talked about so much even tho its not a new anime is because MasakoX's Anifile was on it last week.

I still have a huge grudge against you.  You should know better than to ask me.  Unless you're willing to make a nice, long, well written apology in the appropriate place, then don't expect too much respect for me.  I am not necessarily barring you from joining, but you cannot join by asking me to add you, that's for certain.  You'll have to find someone who's in the club and willing to add you to it.

[leaf]

Was unexpectedly busy today, so I missed it. Ah well, there's always next week!

@whiz: Post your skype name and we can add you for next time. =)

@zman: I'll add you for next week if you want; this is open to everyone, after all. However... just giving you fair warning, here, but if you say anything stupid, expect to be kicked right away. Probably by role. As for whether or not you should make a new account, that's up to you, but if you value your anonymity, it's recommended.

[Hoopa]

Ah, it's Hoopa. Got the episodes, so I'll work on catching up. Also, I have a crappy mic... is that ok?

[leaf]

Of course! Charon doesn't even have a mic. I'll go add you right now if you're on.

[Kain]

Mic, no mic.  It's fine.  Just DON'T CALL US IN THE MIDDLE OF AN EPISODE.  -Shakes a fist towards Sleipnir-  If the green button says "Call Group" don't hit it.  If it says "Join Call" go for it!  XD

Anyways, next time on Role, Potens and Kain watch Anime  ( XD Just kidding! )...we're viewing Madoka Magica episodes 6-10!  As said in the c-box, on Thursday and Friday we will be holding discussions over the first five episodes and discussing a time for everyone to start viewing together since 3 CST wasn't a good time last time.

Saturday will most likely be the day we view again but the time needs to be set.  Also on Sunday or later Saturday, we will be discussing what to watch for the week after, but we'll worry about that later!

If you haven't been added to the Skype chat yet, post your username in here or if you're shy, PM it to myself, Role, leaf or Mastermind and we'll see about getting you in.  That's all for now!

[zman9000]

I'll add you for next week if you want; this is open to everyone, after all. However... just giving you fair warning, here, but if you say anything stupid, expect to be kicked right away. Probably by role. As for whether or not you should make a new account, that's up to you, but if you value your anonymity, it's recommended.

I know...

for role
[spoiler]

I still have a huge grudge against you.  You should know better than to ask me.  Unless you're willing to make a nice, long, well written apology in the appropriate place, then don't expect too much respect for me.  I am not necessarily barring you from joining, but you cannot join by asking me to add you, that's for certain.  You'll have to find someone who's in the club and willing to add you to it.

Problem role is I don't know where the appropriate place is! I know that trying in the forum is a bad idea now...

Unless you're willing to make a nice, long, well written apology

Umm for what??? If I remember correctly I left the clan, and Was warned about being kicked because of One: Bad spelling and two using to many emotes to explain something. (I used ... 35, when 2-3 would have been enuff) so I am not saying sorry for spelling bad.
But the emote thing... Sorry and I won't use more emotes then needed from now on.

Finaly, I couldn't let it go at first and for about a week and said some mean stuff about you and I guess you didn't like it...
So for that I am sorry role. Also if there is something to do with my resent ban Tell me where and we will get to the bottom of this.
Thank you...[/spoiler]

I saw the first episode of the anime last week.

So for you who have watched more then the first episode let me know what you think thanks.

[Rolina]

The appropriate place would be in its own thread, so as to not go off topic.

And do you really not remember just what you did to piss me off?  Here's a hint, it's NOT your posting style.  Here's another hint:  It is literally impossible to have both an IQ of 170 and be clinically retarded due to the VERY DEFINITION of what being clinically retarded is (by the most liberal version - <70 IQ).

[Atrius (He/They)]

The appropriate place would be through PMs since it's a 1 on 1 conversation, and if the discussion gets too heated on the forums you'll be causing trouble for yourself.

I saw the first episode of the anime last week.

So for you who have watched more then the first episode let me know what you think thanks.

You should at least watch up to episode 3 in my opinion before you start judging it too much, it does get rather interesting.

[zman9000]

No... no thats not what I mean.

I saw the first episode but didn't really get into it.
But then I saw a few reviews that said that it was average but got better as it went on so...

I would like to know if it gets better and if it's good for the long haul.

As you know I am writing my own anime type story and have been watching lots of anime and taking notes on them.
so all I want to know is this a pretty good anime and worth watching until the end or not.

[Atrius (He/They)]

It's not finished airing yet so no one could tell you how good it gets toward the end.  Like I said, it does get more interesting, and you should at least watch up to episode 3 to decide for yourself whether it's something you'll be interested in.

[zman9000]

ok good. thank you Atrius thats the kind of answer I was looking for.

And I know I have said this many times but... (12 times)

When I ask for something, I suck at explaining.
And most of the time, it gets taken the wrong way.

What I ment is it still good or is it getting bad...

Edit: that still dosn't sound the way I want it to...
I give up.