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Guardian Enzo · 2009-11-11, 00:21

CG week is over, but Kou isn't going anywhere - I plan to keep the avatar for a while.

DeX-kun · 2009-11-11, 00:23

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Originally Posted by Guardian Enzo

CG week is over, but Kou isn't going anywhere - I plan to keep the avatar for a while.

CG Week? I'm holding out for a lot longer than that

Hopefully others will as well, we need to spread the word.

Proto · 2009-11-11, 00:44

Well, I'll keep at least the sig.

HitagiIsHot · 2009-11-11, 02:53

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Originally Posted by DeX-kun

CG Week? I'm holding out for a lot longer than that

Hopefully others will as well, we need to spread the word.

Seeing as how many episodes they got left till we reach 51, I'm sure I will be having it somewhere in my profile/sig. Not to mention, this is the best anime story for me this year (so far). Yes and spreading the word for a good cause too.

MeoTwister5 · 2009-11-11, 04:03

It's not Cross Game weeks dear sirs it's Cross Game year!

BetoJR · 2009-11-11, 05:07

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Originally Posted by MeoTwister5

It's not Cross Game weeks dear sirs it's Cross Game year!

My sentiments, exactly.

Ansalem · 2009-11-11, 18:14

Okay, I'm back. That went really quickly for 32 episodes. There are so many great moments in this show so far. I also perused the thread. I'm not quite sure how I'll handle the withdrawal from marathon-ing to once a week.

As far as the recent episodes go,

Spoiler for Ep 29-32ish:

Proto · 2009-11-12, 00:50

Nice to see that you liked it. Now tell your friends about it. Don't let this masterpiece keep itself under the radar.

MushroomSamba · 2009-11-12, 01:35

Man, you guys are really pushing this whole Cross Game thing, ain't ya. Glad to see it's getting the love it deserves, though.

I wasn't too hot on the last few episodes, but ep32 really won me back. The Kou-Aoba bit at the end did the trick. Great stuff.

DeX-kun · 2009-11-12, 02:07

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Originally Posted by MushroomSamba

Man, you guys are really pushing this whole Cross Game thing, ain't ya. Glad to see it's getting the love it deserves, though.

I wasn't too hot on the last few episodes, but ep32 really won me back. The Kou-Aoba bit at the end did the trick. Great stuff.

I'm mostly pushing this series because I really do feel that it's just flying under the radar while other lack-luster series seem to get more attention and it's a shame really. I guess the last couple of episodes are slightly hit or miss considering the spoon feeding so-to-speak but personally, I've enjoyed every minute of this series (aside from maybe the whole movie part mini-arc with Risa

)

I have to agree with you though, I've been anticipating some Kou x Aoba interaction for quite some time and now that I've got it, I want more

Still, I can't wait to see how this develops even further, for both Kou and Aoba individually as characters.

Ansalem · 2009-11-12, 02:20

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Originally Posted by DeX-kun

I have to agree with you though, I've been anticipating some Kou x Aoba interaction for quite some time and now that I've got it, I want more

Still, I can't wait to see how this develops even further, for both Kou and Aoba individually as characters.

For most of the beginning of the show, I felt a lot more excited for episodes concentrating more on the baseball competition. I still greatly enjoyed the slice-of-life episodes, but not as much as episodes with games and such. The development of the outside storylines was slower, so it lacked the drama inherent in baseball. However, now with the Kou and Aoba tension, with the added drama of Akane's appearance, I feel pretty equally excited about the different kinds of episodes.

HitagiIsHot · 2009-11-12, 03:19

Just caught up in the anime series. I actually liked the last few episodes (episode 1 was that good). I didn't see the Akane part coming. Edit: Not sure how I feel about that now. Ko and Aoba seemed to have moved on, but I can't help but feel there's actually a love triangle building up. Maybe the fire hasn't died, but no matter how similar, it's just not the same... so the end of 32 was a excellent scene. Aoba and Ko are so alike and it's who I'm rooting for. Can't wait for 33 this weekend!

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Nomo wallpaper this week. You just gotta know what Waka-chan's blood type is... Or click all of them one by one until you get it right. :P

http://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/contents/c...uiz/index.html

this may seem like a noob question, but is this a desktop wall? the link doesn't seem to work anymore, so does anyone have a copy of the wall that they can kindly share/pm with me (as most of you know i'm collecting CG desktop backgrounds, and if i'm not allowed to ask for links to the wallpaper feel free to remove the request admins.) thanks in advance!

DeX-kun · 2009-11-12, 05:34

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Originally Posted by Ansalem

For most of the beginning of the show, I felt a lot more excited for episodes concentrating more on the baseball competition. I still greatly enjoyed the slice-of-life episodes, but not as much as episodes with games and such. The development of the outside storylines was slower, so it lacked the drama inherent in baseball. However, now with the Kou and Aoba tension, with the added drama of Akane's appearance, I feel pretty equally excited about the different kinds of episodes.

Oh don't get me wrong, I'm a huge baseball fan and that's one of the aspects that is very appealing to me but I'm also a huge romance/drama fan (when it's done right that is,) so as you can see this show is pretty much perfect for my taste

Though one thing I do want to say is that I still appreciate the plot outside of the baseball aspect, I enjoy the subtleties and it's something that caught my attention as I first began watching this show. But of course, this is something that will depend from person to person. All in all, I just can't help but be amazed at just how good this show is in all my favorite categories, which is why I want to promote it as much as I can.

The next episode should be just as good as the last, it'll be interesting to see the direction that the story is heading. Although something that really catches my eye is how Akane see's Kou, or more importantly what feelings will she develop for him (i.e - More like a friend? Or more like a love interest?) On top of that, is Akaishi a possible candidate for Akane? A lot can go wrong, but a lot can go right. Still, I have faith in this series, it has yet to let me down.

Free · 2009-11-12, 07:19

http://img269.imageshack.us/img269/7261/a1108xi1280.jpg

The site is only up for 2hrs after their airing every Sunday starting @ 10AM.

jpwong · 2009-11-12, 09:17

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Originally Posted by Free

http://img269.imageshack.us/img269/7261/a1108xi1280.jpg

The site is only up for 2hrs after their airing every Sunday starting @ 10AM.

Awesome, I've been wanting these wallpapers, but I could never remember when I had to goto the site, and I was always super late.

MeoTwister5 · 2009-11-12, 09:58

Now here's a serious question: With the year winding down, is Cross Game likely to be your top pick for 2009 with finality?

As I mentioned in that other thread, it's a tie between Clannad After Story and Cross Game for me, though After Story might be considered a 2008 show, if that's the case then it's Cross Game all the way

Guardian Enzo · 2009-11-12, 10:32

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Originally Posted by MeoTwister5

Now here's a serious question: With the year winding down, is Cross Game likely to be your top pick for 2009 with finality?

As I mentioned in that other thread, it's a tie between Clannad After Story and Cross Game for me, though After Story might be considered a 2008 show, if that's the case then it's Cross Game all the way

I can't imagine it not - winter series start too late and nothing else that launched in 2009 is Cross Game's equal. I would still argue that the first 6 eps of TM8 were the best run of anime this year, but that series jumped the shark and CG has been steady all the way. Natsu no Arashi is really the only other 2009 series that is close for me, though it's not really all that close.

BetoJR · 2009-11-12, 10:55

I can say with the utmost confidence that, to me, it is and probably will continue being the best show on the air for a while.

MeoTwister5 · 2009-11-12, 11:01

I see... then better start spreading the word in the threads relating to the best of 2009 then.

darry · 2009-11-12, 12:51

well from the 2009 releases my Top5 so far is

Spice & Wolf 2
Cross Game
Hajime no Ippo
K-ON
Bakemonogatari

But i wonder the Manga isnt finished yet, did they say how many Episodes Cross Game will have ?

2009-11-11, 00:44	Link #1643
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2009-11-11, 04:03	Link #1645
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2009-11-11, 18:14	Link #1647
Ansalem Speaker Join Date: Sep 2009	Okay, I'm back. That went really quickly for 32 episodes. There are so many great moments in this show so far. I also perused the thread. I'm not quite sure how I'll handle the withdrawal from marathon-ing to once a week. As far as the recent episodes go, Spoiler for Ep 29-32ish: I can't believe just as it seemed Aoba and Kou were getting close the Wakaba look-a-like Akane showed up! And what's worse is she's likeable! Needless to say, I am quite anxious for more development of this issue. As others have mentioned, I definitely liked the very strong message Kou got when Momiji tells Kou not to fall for her, because she looks like Wakaba at the Matsuri. Hopefully, he take that to heart about Akane.

2009-11-12, 00:50	Link #1648
Proto Knowledge is the solution Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: St. Louis, MO Age: 39	Nice to see that you liked it. Now tell your friends about it. Don't let this masterpiece keep itself under the radar. __________________ How to play Japanese games in Linux

2009-11-12, 01:35	Link #1649
MushroomSamba Mad Scientist Join Date: May 2007 Location: Jersey Age: 38	Man, you guys are really pushing this whole Cross Game thing, ain't ya. Glad to see it's getting the love it deserves, though. I wasn't too hot on the last few episodes, but ep32 really won me back. The Kou-Aoba bit at the end did the trick. Great stuff. __________________

2009-11-12, 07:19	Link #1654
Free Pro Procrastinator Fansubber Join Date: Apr 2009	http://img269.imageshack.us/img269/7261/a1108xi1280.jpg The site is only up for 2hrs after their airing every Sunday starting @ 10AM.

2009-11-12, 09:58	Link #1656
MeoTwister5 Komrades of Kitamura Kou Join Date: Jul 2004 Age: 39	Now here's a serious question: With the year winding down, is Cross Game likely to be your top pick for 2009 with finality? As I mentioned in that other thread, it's a tie between Clannad After Story and Cross Game for me, though After Story might be considered a 2008 show, if that's the case then it's Cross Game all the way __________________ Medical Student vs. Anime Last Exile - Fam the Silver Wing -

2009-11-12, 11:01	Link #1659
MeoTwister5 Komrades of Kitamura Kou Join Date: Jul 2004 Age: 39	I see... then better start spreading the word in the threads relating to the best of 2009 then. __________________ Medical Student vs. Anime Last Exile - Fam the Silver Wing -

2009-11-12, 12:51	Link #1660
darry Member Join Date: Jan 2009	well from the 2009 releases my Top5 so far is Spice & Wolf 2 Cross Game Hajime no Ippo K-ON Bakemonogatari But i wonder the Manga isnt finished yet, did they say how many Episodes Cross Game will have ?