PDA

View Full Version : IT'S BACK! Anime of the Month Nominations (October 2004)



JShaggy
10-05-2004, 01:19 AM
**Usually, Mynd Hed does these type of threads, but I decided to put this up before people began to ask since there was no Anime of the Month for last month (September). If the mods feel that this is none of my business, please let me know.**

After a month long absence from the forums, Anime of the Month has returned. Anime of the Month is meant to highlight Japanese anime that might not otherwise get any exposure, and allow everyone to expose themselves to something new that they might not otherwise have seen. The rules and guidelines will follow as they always have:

- Only one anime nomination per board member will be accepted. Any other nominations after your first one will be ignored (don't even ask).
- Multiple nominations of the same title will be taken into account when deciding what should go on the poll. Granted, should more people nominate one title over another, the title with the most nominations will probably be the one selected for this month.

Other criteria goes as follows:

* Previous Anime of the Month titles cannot be nominated, thereby ruling out the following: Excel Saga, GTO, Read or Die, Kare Kano (His and Her Circumstances), Witch Hunter Robin, X TV, Noir, Last Exile, Haibane Renmei, Magical Shopping Arcade Abenobashi, Kiddy Grade, Fruits Basket, Azumanga Daioh, Saikano, Tenchi Muyo GXP, and Millennium Actress.

* Any anime that has been shown or is currently scheduled to be shown on American television during the past few years (mostly ruling out any anime on G4TechTV, Cartoon Network, Fox Kids, International Channel, etc.) is ineligible, since it probably doesn't need any more exposure than it already has.

* Only anime that has been officially released in the U.S. can be nominated (Sorry fansubbers, but to keep everything legitimate at ToonZone, fansubbed titles are ineligible for the sake of avoiding any legal issues).

* Anime television series, feature-length movies, and OVAs are all equally acceptable. In the case of releases spanning multiple DVD and/or VHS releases, though, the first volume will be discussed primarily in an effort to minimize costs for those who wish to participate. Later releases may be discussed, but spoilers beyond the first volume should be omitted or placed in spoiler tags.

Any other questions, comments, or suggestions may be discussed here if it's towards improving the selection process in this thread.

Now, are there any nominations for Anime of the Month?

Lord Dalek
10-05-2004, 01:26 AM
I think GITS: Innocence would suffice.

Karl Olson
10-05-2004, 01:27 AM
Official Blessing'd! (aka Topped)

I recommend Sentimental Journey, as it's ridiciously inexpensive to get the whole show, and it's a pretty good show at that. (http://forums.toonzone.net/showthread.php?t=121870)

Go-chin
10-05-2004, 01:30 AM
Uh...Tsukihime.
Release date: 10/12

Youko Recca
10-05-2004, 08:29 AM
Paranoia Agent.

Artimus Gigan
10-05-2004, 08:38 AM
Dokkoida

Mynd Hed
10-05-2004, 11:37 AM
I see someone already decided to sticky this thread, so let me just say, thanks for picking up the slack, JShaggy. Sometimes it seems like life is like being a circus performer juggling chainsaws; just when you think you can handle it, they toss another one in. (-: Being only a monthly thing, handling the Anime of the Month was more of a tennis ball than a chainsaw, but even so, every little bit helps. (-:

Matt-a-Tastic
10-05-2004, 12:26 PM
I say

Ulysess 31

Because hardly anypeople know aobut it and its coming out on DVD this month

Andy Mancini
10-05-2004, 12:32 PM
I'm curious, would the uncut Yu-Gi-Oh DVDs count? If not, I nominate Dragon Drive.

JShaggy
10-05-2004, 12:58 PM
I'm curious, would the uncut Yu-Gi-Oh DVDs count?No, actually it wouldn't. Yu-Gi-Oh! already has enough exposure as it does on Kids' WB and Cartoon Network. The uncut DVDs wouldn't even count in this case.

Weatherman
10-05-2004, 01:26 PM
Legend of Black Heaven.

Classic Speedy
10-05-2004, 03:35 PM
I'm really curious about Dokkoida, so I'll second nominate that one.

Umino
10-05-2004, 03:52 PM
Well, since I can't say Re:Cutie Honey, I'll just say New Cutey Honey.

Zach Williams
10-05-2004, 03:57 PM
Chrono Crusade

Lord Dalek
10-05-2004, 05:08 PM
I say

Ulysess 31

Because hardly anypeople know aobut it and its coming out on DVD this monthNot in this country buster.

True Noir
10-05-2004, 06:06 PM
Gantz and if that does not counts Hoshi No Koe is my next choice.

JShaggy
10-05-2004, 09:51 PM
Gantz and if that does not counts Hoshi No Koe is my next choice.Gantz hasn't been released domestically on DVD just yet. Sorry.

And for future reference, the actual U.S. title for Hoshi no Koe is Voices of a Distant Star.

Conekiller
10-05-2004, 09:56 PM
I see someone already decided to sticky this thread, so let me just say, thanks for picking up the slack, JShaggy. Sometimes it seems like life is like being a circus performer juggling chainsaws; just when you think you can handle it, they toss another one in. (-: Being only a monthly thing, handling the Anime of the Month was more of a tennis ball than a chainsaw, but even so, every little bit helps. (-:
Dude, you should have just said something, I made a thread asking what was up and everything. Many peeps would gladly pick up the slack....


Anyway.

Ikki Tousen

Juu-kuchi
10-05-2004, 10:38 PM
Argentosoma is the lone voice in the wilderness

Arxane
10-05-2004, 10:38 PM
Official Blessing'd! (aka Topped)

I recommend Sentimental Journey, as it's ridiciously inexpensive to get the whole show, and it's a pretty good show at that. (http://forums.toonzone.net/showthread.php?t=121870)

I will also vote for "Sentimental Journey". Despite not being too interested in shoujo, the price for 12 episodes was just too good to pass (though the lack of a dub does make Arxane sad :( )

I'd have watched the disc by now, but my DVD player is being bad to me...which makes Arxane even sadder. :( :(

Riza Hawkeye
10-05-2004, 10:56 PM
Chrono Crusade
I second this! :D

Beefy
10-05-2004, 11:03 PM
I nominate Chrono Crusade as well.

JShaggy
10-05-2004, 11:20 PM
So far, the following anime has been nominated:

Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence
Sentimental Journey (two nominations)
Tsukihime
Paranoia Agent
Dokkoida!? (two nominations)
Dragon Drive
New Cutey Honey
Chrono Crusade (three nominations)
Hoshi no Koe (Voices of a Distant Star)
Ikki Tousen
Argentosoma

*The Legend of Black Heaven is ineligible, unfortunately, due to the fact that it has aired on the International Channel in the past.*

If there are anymore last minute nominations for Anime of the Month, please speak now. A poll will be going up very soon.

sedorna
10-06-2004, 11:06 AM
I'll nominate Twelve Kingdoms.

JShaggy
10-06-2004, 12:41 PM
I'll nominate Twelve Kingdoms.The poll has already been posted since late last night.
http://forums.toonzone.net/showthread.php?t=123492

So, unfortunately, I can't put this nomination in the poll. If push comes to shove, there's always next month that you can nominate this title.

Sorry, sedorna.

Weatherman
10-06-2004, 03:55 PM
So far, the following anime has been nominated:

Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence
Sentimental Journey (two nominations)
Tsukihime
Paranoia Agent
Dokkoida!? (two nominations)
Dragon Drive
New Cutey Honey
Chrono Crusade (three nominations)
Hoshi no Koe (Voices of a Distant Star)
Ikki Tousen
Argentosoma

*The Legend of Black Heaven is ineligible, unfortunately, due to the fact that it has aired on the International Channel in the past.*

If there are anymore last minute nominations for Anime of the Month, please speak now. A poll will be going up very soon.
Oops, sorry. Didn't remember it had that airing what back when.:sweat:

SirHellsing420
10-06-2004, 05:52 PM
I second the nomination for Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence

Nobuyuki sama
10-06-2004, 05:53 PM
Since the poll's been created, a mod should lock this.