What's the best first impression a show ever gave you?

Just in general, has any show managed to blow you away or get you hooked in just the first episode, or first couple? How did that impression compare to the rest of the series?Edit: For me, it was Symphogear S1. The plot cut right to the chase, and it was backed up by a pretty nice concert scene too. http://ift.tt/1RRmUpL

Anime Contracts - Week of December 12, 2015

Anime ContractsWeek 03 | 2015-12-12‹ Last week's thread« Archive[Summons][Add][Edit][Feedback]Welcome back!Going up late because IRL things, sorry guys.Things are changing around here to make my life easier. There's now a Google Doc that stores the contracts in an archive-type thing. This is linked to a form which allows you to submit contracts straight to it, and that's pretty cool stuff, because you don't have to wait for me to respond. However, I still have to put in completions manually, but oh well.Anyway, the links have been updated in this thread to point to the relevant places. Add contracts here, view contracts here, and let me know of a completion here.Friendly reminder to check peoples' MAL before suggesting a show, and to post a link to your MAL or at least have it in your flairWhat is an anime contract?So what is this thread for those that don't know what an "Anime Contract" is? Essentially this is an agreement by two users as one picks an anime of their choosing they want someone else to watch, and the other agrees to watch in exchange they watch an anime of their choosing. There can be stipulations set by those making the contract such as episode number (typically equal or near the amount of episodes there are), the amount of time you have to finish it, or how you'll tell when you're done with it, it's all up to you to set these. Also please post you MAL, that way they can see what you have or haven't seen.This thread is to encourage to watch series you haven't heard of, to put an anime you really like out there, to finally get you to watch x anime after putting it off a while, one you'd like others to see it no matter how popular it is, and simply to have a new fun experience to recommending anime.Also, feel free to deviate from the normal contract style. For example, you could make one where each person watches something from the other's 3x3. Seriously, feel free to get creative with your terms!Current contractsThe new current contracts thing is being tested. You can view them here.Most current contracts: /u/prrg (9)And with that out of the way...Who wants to sign?[Summons][Add][Edit][Feedback] http://ift.tt/1lCbhWQ

Anime Contracts - Week of 2015-11-28

Credit to /u/DragonsOnOurMountain for finding the secret.Anime ContractsWeek 01 | 2015-11-28‹ Last week's thread« Archive[Put your summons and updates here]Hey there, good citizens of /r/anime! This post marks the beginning of a change organized by /u/pittman66 and I: Anime Contracts will be their own thread, posted on Saturdays, separate from the Warm Talk Wednesdays threads pittman will continue to manage. Thanks to the gigantic support the last thread got, we're hoping this will be a positive change. If you have any questions or suggestions, message me, /u/geo1088 (I will *not** see it if you just reply to this thread).*Additionally, please excuse the edits as I pin down the format for these threads.What is an anime contract?So what is this thread for those that don't know what an "Anime Contract" is? Essentially this is an agreement by two users as one picks an anime of their choosing they want someone else to watch, and the other agrees to watch in exchange they watch an anime of their choosing. There can be stipulations set by those making the contract such as episode number (typically equal or near the amount of episodes there are), the amount of time you have to finish it, or how you'll tell when you're done with it, it's all up to you to set these. Also please post you MAL, that way they can see what you have or haven't seen.This thread is to encourage to watch series you haven't heard of, to put an anime you really like out there, to finally get you to watch x anime after putting it off a while, one you'd like others to see it no matter how popular it is, and simply to have a new fun experience to recommending anime.Also, feel free to deviate from the normal contract style. For example, you could make one where each person watches something from the other's 3x3. Seriously, feel free to get creative with your terms!Current contracts (Add - Edit)Reminder: I don't patrol the thread. If you want your contract to show up here, use the links. UserShowUserShow•/u/AlexRainesUsagi Drop/u/DoubleDucksSilver Spoon S1•/u/AlaskanFoxMonogatari/u/willsolvitGosick•/u/AdrianWillis32Shirobako/u/kawaiiness7Neon Genesis Evangelion•/u/kricelessDust Maiden of Amnesia/u/kawaiiness7The World is Still Beautiful•/u/Golga10Katanagatari/u/handsanitizorAnoHana ✓•/u/Chilly9613Magi: Labyrinth of Magic/u/CaptainBananaEuTegami Bachi•/u/snowywishDennou Coil ✓/u/pittman66Joshiraku ✓- Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha MV1 ✓ Mononoke- Ima, Soko no Iru Boku Cross Game- Shoujo Kakumei Utena Tekkon Kinkreet•/u/FlyGuy302Cross Ange ✓/u/DragonsOnOurMountainRahXephon•/u/snowywishOsomatsu-san/u/prrgGekkan Shoujo Nozeki-kun•/u/SicklySnakeNisekoi/u/snowywishShiki•/u/prrgTenkuu no Shiro Laputa/u/snowywishToki wo Kakeru Shoujo•/u/watermark0Oda Nobuna no Yabou/u/snowywishSerial Experiments LainAnd with that out of the way...Who wants to sign? http://ift.tt/1NTmMiI

[Spoilers] [Rewatch] Sword Art Online II - Episode 24

Today's Episode: (Season 2 Episode 24)Day 49 | 2015-11-25Subtitled: Hulu • Crunchyroll • Aniplex Channel • Netflix [citationneeded]Dubbed: TV Only‹ Previous thread« First thread» ArchiveHappy Thanksgiving, America! (Happy Thursday, the rest of the world!)...Oh yeah SAO. Today was the last episode. Discuss this episode. I'm sitting in my aunt's house being assaulted by an eight year old, sorry for bad post. I will be much better for discussions tomorrow!Thing of the Day...will be made up tomorrow! Woo! Actually I remembered I never shared this with you all! I made this remix of Crossing Field and posted it to /r/SwordArtOnline earlier but never told you. Maybe you'll like it.Again sorry for small post, I really didn't want to do this for the last day... Forgive me senpais. OTZOther linksOfficial U.S.A. websiteOfficial Japanese website [S2 SPOILERS]SAOII on MyAnimeList/r/anime FAQComment face guideLate thread counter: |||| ||| http://ift.tt/1NRB7fy

[Fanart] Saitama (One Punch Man) in CSS

HereI did not make this, but it was featured on CodePen earlier today. Thought you might enjoy.Edit: Creator's CodePen pageIs it really fan art? I don't know, you be the judge. http://ift.tt/1O2fnAe

[Spoilers] [Rewatch] Sword Art Online - Episode 14

Today's Episode: The End of the World (Season 1 Episode 14)Day 14 | 2015-10-16Subtitled: Hulu • Crunchyroll • Aniplex ChannelDubbed: Hulu • Crunchyroll‹ Previous thread« First thread (Rules, about, etc.)~ FIN ~Notreally.There you have it, guys. The Aincrad arc is officially over. Congrats, you all survived the forst arc of SAO! I just watched it, and man this was a good ending for me. Sure it had its flaws, but y'know, we got a boss fight, some mystery-solving, another boss fight, a couple surprises in a row, and then a touching ending feat. Akihiko Kayaba himself. I'm satisfied.Things of the dayGif of the Skull Reaper battleKirito and Asuna (again) from that one /u/RealityRush guySAO Aincrad DVD cover-type fanart thingAnother fanartA look back from /r/swordartonline poster /u/KyleLanceBonus: Shitty Screencaps for the past 2 episodes, because I fell behind thanks to having no time yesterday. (Remember that "screw you, no content here" post? It's still there.)Episode 13 | Episode 14 Imgur ate it, It'll be up in 5 minutes or OP is a faggotHope you enjoyed this arc, and continue to stay with us for the next arc! .^Other linksOfficial U.S.A. website [S1 SPOILERS]Official Japanese website [S1, S2 SPOILERS]SAO on MyAnimeList/r/anime FAQComment face guideLate post couner: |||| | http://ift.tt/1PxwA6G

Reminder: SAO watch starts this Friday!

Hi everyone!I'm organizing a Sword Art Online watch starting this Friday. The watch is mostly geared towards newbies, with the hopes that a show like SAO will help introduce them to anime.So about how the rewatch will work. There will be one thread every day, and you will watch one episode each day. That's pretty standard, so people who have been around for a while should have no problems, but there will be more information in the first thread about how rewatches work. (Also feel free to comment here if you have any questions, I'll be happy to answer!)That's about all I have for now. If you have any other questions or suggestions, feel free to post them below. Thanks! ^_^ http://ift.tt/1OzDQQ6