Anime/Manga uguu?

[machomuu]

One thing I've done at least twice is somewhat similar. For whatever reason, I unintentionally skipped an episode of a show where a critical event happened and didn't think much of it, thinking the directors just thought it would have more power not having shown what happened.

The two times that come to mind for me are Gurren Lagann (episode 8, since Netflix listed episode 9 and 8 and 9 also as 9- meaning episode 8 wasn't even on Netflix) and Madoka Magica (episode 9, and this one made sense at the time because it very well could have worked where they didn't show what happened since, at the end of episode 8, enough was implied that when they straight out tell you what happens at the beginning of episode 11, it makes sense and has weight. Makes more sense because episode 10 is completely unrelated so the tonal shift has you questioning a few things).

Though that has happened to me at least once (Shin Strange + coming to mind).

so perhaps fansubs will still be around in the future if this gap exists (if you tried to go fully legal)

Psh, in the future technology should enable us to smoothly translate and localize Japanese to [Insert Language Here] so that we don't have that to read subs.

 

[Akiba]

Tfw you get a couple of episodes into a show and enjoying how it jumps straight in without too much explanation, only to realize it's a sequel.

I know your pain.

 

[Chikara]

I only stream now. Partially because my PC doesn't have a ton of memory, mostly because I'm too lazy and streaming is so much easier ;w; Bless the few streaming sites that don't plague us with in-video ads.

PS, thanks to my cold, I'm on chapter 30ish of Noragami :'D Kazuma is gonna make me cry with all that unwavering loyalty, I swear.

 

[machomuu]

Now that you mention it, I should think about what I'm gonna watch the next time I'm deathly ill. Last time was Nisekoi, so I think that might be a good time for me to finally watch Katanagatari. Been wanting to watch that for a long time, but it's long episodes make it something of a commitment.

But you know what they say, the best/worst time to make a decision is when you're two seconds from puking out your guts.

 

[Chikara]

I'm bad about watching things when I'm sick, I can only read :(
When I get sick, I get super out of it, so I can only keep up at my own pace. It sucks aha.

 

[Palamon]

When I'm feeling sick, I'm fully capable of watching anime, but when my mood is off, I can't watch anything, and lose all focus. ): I've watched anime with a pounding migraine, and when I was having a mild chest attack just fine. Things work weird for me.

 

[Crackin355]

I don't think I've ever watched something without checking to see if it's a sequel first.

I delete anime files once I'm done watching them. The ratio of anime I rewatch and never watch again is so heavily on the side of never watch again that it just isn't worth keeping them.

I avoid watching anime when I'm in a bad mood/sick because I just get overly critical and don't enjoy it.

 

[derozio]

I can watch anime when I'm sick. But I don't think I enjoy them as much as I normally would.

As for me falling for shows that are sequels to series, well, it has only happened once with me. I thought I'll get into the Macross franchise by getting into Macross Frontier. But as it turns out, Frontier was actually the seventh (or 6th? Idk) in the franchise. Thank god someone actually told me about it before I actually got onboard lmao

 

[Elite Overlord LeSabre™]

When I'm sick, I need something to do that doesn't require a lot of movement or hand-eye coordination, so anime seems to be just the ticket.

Now, depending on how I'm feeling, I might not remember what happened in the shows I watch while I'm sick, but that's what rewatching's for, once I'm feeling better and I'm actually in the correct state of mind to take in what's on my screen.

I'll typically only download 1-3 series that seem like I'd rewatch them and stream everything else. Hard disk space on my computer is getting scarce, and I also need that space for pics of cute anime girls :P

 

[Chikara]

All y'all and your anime watching while simultaneously dying in bed from a fever abilities. Teach me your ways.

 

[Akiba]

Just wrap yourself in some covers and watch.

Keep some water nearby.

 

[machomuu]

The best part is, at least for me, if I'm truly sick I'll be a captive audience, anyway. Laptop's right in front of my TV so I have to physically move to stop it and I'm at least partially willing to watch so having my wireless mouse or my remote nearby is no danger.

...Even though I've only done it once. When I was younger I would just play games/sleep when I was sick or possibly watch whatever's on. Nowadays, though, I don't watch TV (and old G4/the Funi Channel don't exist anymore), so watching downloaded anime (or playing VG) are about my only options.

And damn if I'm not fine with that :q

 

[donavannj]

Keep the water, barf bucket, and remotes all within arm's reach. Turn 'em off if you can't stay awake.

Alternatively just stream to your phone or handheld console instead of using the remotes.

 

[derozio]

I watch stuff on my phone when I'm feeling lazy. A 5.5 inch 1080p screen is not a bad choice at all :D

 

[Pokestick good times.]

This tablet of mine will be my saviour whenever I get sick next.

Usually I don't really get in the mood to watch anime when I feel really bad, though. I tend to crave the least thought-requiring entertainment I can get, then, which often tends to be... just YouTube.

 

[machomuu]

Generally I don't put a lot of thought into what I do when I'm sick. Beforehand, at least. And generally it's not anime- not subbed, at least. Reading subs while my head is against a pillow and my TV's a fair distance away is a task to be sure. Had to lie down with my glasses on to watch the Nice Koi.

But yeah, I pretty exclusively watch anime on a TV. In some instances, if it's just more convenient or something, I'll watch on a monitor or my laptop, but 9/10 of the time I go TV. Generally does the image more favors, especially since things like tablets don't have MadVR and rarely have up/downscaling options. I'm something of a quality-monger.

 

[Dter ic]

Wouldn't slice of life shows like non non biyori count as mindless entertainment (in a good way)? Probably the most relaxing show to watch when you're feeling down.

I mainly watch anime on my laptop unless my parents aren't at home in which case I can enjoy watching animu's in our glorious 42" HD TV ::>

 

[Pokestick good times.]

SoLs can certainly be mindless entertainment, but they don't provide the same instant gratification as some YouTube let's play might, and in a way watching a SoL episode becomes somewhat of an engagement; you're gonna spend a bit over twenty minutes on this. Might get boring. And leaving in the middle of an episodes makes it harder for me to get back into it.

 

[machomuu]

Whelp, looks like it's finally happening.

https://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-n...rney-anime-adaptation-for-april-2016-in-japan

Never thought the day would come. Def will watch.

 

[Dter ic]

Couldn't believe it when I saw the news. It'll be interesting seeing who the cast will be but until then, I'll have to finish playing the rest of the games.