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    CityGent reacted to Ryon in Pantyhose Taro by YU-TOHARU released (09/30/2013)   
    I swear that lifebar name looks like
     
    Pantyhose Tard
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    CityGent reacted to Zaibatsu in "What New Things Did You Get?" Thread   
    Here's what I bought the past three months. I'm a huge collector so it's gonna be huge!













    That was 80 bucks for the Fire Emblem: Holy War G1 figures. Damn Amazon and it's taxes!
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    CityGent reacted to Flowering Knight in Funny Internet Video Thread.   
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6eDWy8XQmIo
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    CityGent reacted to Darklight in Slam Masters : LA Updated for Mugen 1.1 by ELECTR0   
    [preview]

    [download]
    http://electroslair.blogspot.com/
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    CityGent reacted to HekuttaSaint in Kenichi "The Mightiest Disciple"   
    Well for all the fans of Kenichi, I read that in September 16, 2013 the OVA 4 is going to be released and that in 2014 the 3rd season will be airing with 45 episodes... I'm so happy...
     
    You can read it here...
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenichi:_The_Mightiest_Disciple
     
    (I hope the article in wikipedia is accurate if not there is going to be mayhem....)
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    CityGent reacted to PlasmoidThunder in "What New Things Did You Get?" Thread   
    Just copped it today. Good game so far.

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    CityGent reacted to The Magic Toaster in /Siegfried Released by C.R.O.M - CVS artist Updated 8/18/13   
    Oh man, this looks even worst then the others :V
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    CityGent reacted to LightFlare_Da_Realest in Astro Boy is NOT the same as Tetsuwan Atom   
    Very true. But in the States, we have been conditioned to think that anything animated is a cartoon. And that means that its meant for kids. This couldn't be further from the truth.
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    CityGent reacted to Toshio Tenma in Astro Boy is NOT the same as Tetsuwan Atom   
    Anime is not trully meant for kids, that's a thought mainly from american distributors who still mess around with the quality of works imported there.
     
    Despite the fact there are people used to it, it's really annoying to have other countries taking the cheap american version as basis for their dubs.
     
    The dub doesn't deserve more praise than the real thing.
     
    And besides is important to accept different cultures and language than simply trying to hide a serie's true localization.
     
    Fred Ladd bought the series to America, however he doesn't deserve the same credit as Osamu Tezuka since he just adapted and never made any faithful translation of the original.
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    CityGent reacted to Toshio Tenma in Astro Boy is NOT the same as Tetsuwan Atom   
    As everyone knows, Tetsuwan Atom is know overseas as "Astro Boy". However, rather than be a fully translatated version of Tetsuwan Atom, Astro Boy is actually just a watered down version of the later. The reasons for it vary, but the censure is mainly involved in the quality of the series while dubbed outside Asia which make the series have several re-scripts and even changes in the characters personalities. Not just that, but also episodes and characters backgrounds are re-scripted and at times omitted entirelly. Astro Boy 1963 was one of the earliest example of what happen with an anime dubbed in the western world with countless of name changes which are mainly puns like "Dr. Boynton" and as well unoriginal and misleading names like "Astro Girl". The original dub is rather famous, but pales in comparison with Tezuka's original work and not all of the episodes were dubbed during the time of it's broadcast and it's final episode was banned. The 1980 dub was more faithful to the original story, but then again name changes are here and there, though Uran retained her original name. However her own theme song was omitted from the dub (there are rumours that it was recorded, but never used). The 1980 dub had omitted the story of the child Atlas due the violence, however it caused a continuity confusion since it became impossible to show the motivations behind Atlas' crimes. Luckilly, the 1980 dub was released in DVD with the removed scenes as extras, however the original japanese version can be watched for free in viki channel: www.youtube.com/watch?v=esbPHb… The worst case of adaption still lies in Astro Boy 2003 series which much of the script was changed, with incorrect order of episodes (which doesn't respect the story arks and neither the introduction of new powers and new abilities) and brutal changes in the characters background and personalities. For example, Astro have a slightly rude speech to the point of saying silly jokes and he as well says robot like stuff as seem in the episode 23 (which is actually episode 13) where he learns that he'll have a sibling and ask if it's something to be installed. In the original story, Atom is more human like than his western counterpart and speaks more naturally, he even shows to be really looking forward to meet his newly born sister Uran. The dub of the 2003 had several scenes removed, since the writters wanted to tone down the emotion (removing the mention of death and also cute scenes), however it caused issues in the story quality wich became vague. Details about Tobio's death were omitted and the origin of Atlas was modified to make the character became just a robot, however it's not canon as Atlas origin is mentioned in the Quiz Game found in Astro Boy 2004 for Playstation 2. The changes of the script made vague the motivation of Dr. Tokugawa and why he wanted Dr. Tenma's help so much. In the original, he tells Dr. Tenma that he had helped with research funds and the later was the only one who could help him since Daichi had died in an accident and Dr. Tenma was the only one capable of creating a replacement son which was a 'miracle' which the later did in the past. Atlas in the dub calls Astro as his "little brother", while in the original series he doesn't consider Atom to be his brother at all. Also the conflict between Atlas and Mr. Tokugawa was much deeper in the original series since Daichi was the son of Mr. Tokugawa who lacked the love of his father, but at same time still loved him. The relationship between Zoran and Pluto was sudden and vague, since the writters skipped to the scene which Pluto appeared when Zoran was already in the forest. The original shows that Uran was playing in the forest and singing with the animals. That was the reason which Pluto wanted to speak with her while he was in his way to Dr. Ochanomizu's house. The fact which Tobio's death was never shown, it became vague why Dr. Tenma was so obsessed with Astro and why Astro had memories of Tobio. While in the original, Tobio's death is tould by Dr. Ochanomizu in Episode 7, Atom vs Atlas. The dub considering it's flaws and omitted character backgrounds should not be considered as the ultimate source of information, since the dub mainly deceive the viewer and do not show the original message given by Tezuka. It's really a pity that we from the western world are unable to have everything translated faithfully, all what we have are just adapted material with re-scripted stories and omission of information. Due the attitude of the dub, several stories and even specials related to Tetsuwan Atom never got released overseas. Most of everything which we know about Tetsuwan Atom while watching through it's dubbed version is nothing, but a lie... The fans should not give so much credit for the dubbed version of Tetsuwan Atom, after all they're being deceived for years...
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    CityGent reacted to MrAdam in Sasquatch updated 11/19/13   
    I'll admit I have absolutely no Idea what was going on there
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    CityGent got a reaction from Bigsally in What's the funniest anime you can recommend?   
    Sakigake!! Cromartie KouKou/Highschool.
     

     
     
    EDIT: Forgot about Super Milk-Chan.
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    CityGent reacted to Brucelee41126 in New Version of Street Fighter 4   
    Box art confirmed
     
    Who else called this?
     
    Seriously, just stop. Don't even make a 5. It's not needed anymore
    Not only that. someone pointed this out to me: All the new characters are basically being lifted from Street Fighter X Tekken.
     
    I'm personally not buying this Street Fighter either. I'm done supporting Capcom with this crap. I'm done.
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    CityGent reacted to LightFlare_Da_Realest in What type of characters do You like in MUGEN   
    Especially those who effectively incorporate striking AND wrestling.
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    CityGent got a reaction from LightFlare_Da_Realest in What type of characters do You like in MUGEN   
    Grappler/Wrestling characters.
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    CityGent reacted to LansingWolverine in I hate Paula Deen!   
    I'm so confused...
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    CityGent reacted to GuyZero32k4 in My Souther (Thouther) Ending   
    "Why did you spell it like that?"  I went by the subs on the series and the movie and the manga I've read.
     
    For this one, a little video editing to make it look like he's getting even with Kenshiro. 
     
    Now, please don't ruin the anime for those who haven't seen it on why he's able to take Ken's punches.
     
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPaStdR11Z4
     
    DL:
    http://www.sendspace.com/file/v1owqf
     
    The next ending will be the last ending I use these methods.  Even though it's going to look different.  What does that mean?  Read my topic in the WIPs section and you'll know why the next endings will look different. 
     
    Next will be the Hulk.  
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    CityGent reacted to Drunk Ryu in Join My Website   
    Which was a terrible idea. 
     
    Sorry to tell you this, but it would appear that nobody give a fuck about your site. 
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    CityGent reacted to Noside in Join My Website   
    I just replied in this thread for a...



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    CityGent reacted to GuyZero32k4 in What was your most embarrassing real life moment?   
    LOL.  I can't stand my friend's girl friend.  She's one mouthy bitch.  We don't get along. 
     
    She's flat as a board and I like mine with um-- body like you know,  Mai.  She'd made a smartass remark once that "I wished I had a girl friend like her."  I retorted "Like I'd ever want to be with someone I can't tell the front from the back!"  She got pissed.
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    CityGent reacted to Sweetfire13 in Torchlight is free for the next 48 hours   
    http://www.gog.com/gamecard/torchlight
     
    As a part of a promotion for #noDRM summer, Torchlight is free for the next 48 hours at gog.com.
     
    Just sign up and download your copy of Torchlight.
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    CityGent reacted to llyyr in What happend to MFFA?   
    This kid is stupid, really stupid.
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    CityGent reacted to LightFlare_Da_Realest in "What New Things Did You Get?" Thread   
    ^My favorite season
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    CityGent reacted to Noside in Epic News For Power Ranger Fans!   
    Jason David Frank has my FULL respect, going from a tv serie such as Power Rangers to a professional MMA fighter, kick ass!

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    CityGent reacted to Risotto in Jojo's Bizarre Adventure : Ultimate Mugen HD   
    Hello folks. It seems Zinesis is hospitalized so unfortunately he will not come back before a moment... 
     
    Anyway I have managed to find a way to pass mediafire restrictions and upload it on MEGA, here the link, have fun : https://mega.co.nz/#!g5UATZyD!NmoU6n6OdsdLMrRKY3oAuykjdhh_AslES96XBX0dTWM
     
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