Oh, I grabbed it just fine. Shizune's arc just covers a longer period of time than the rest, and I'd say that's fine, even if I wouldn't mind some routes being longer. But the writers decided what each story needed, and they did a good job, so I won't complain. Besides, the period of time covered by the route is completely unrelated to why I didn't like it as much.

As for Rin, the route has enough mindfuckery as it is, IMHO. But I'll admit I've come to appreciate it a bit more since I've had some time to think about it. Shizune's bad end still seems out of place, though, and the fact that the focus of her route changes from Hisao and Shizune to Shizune and Misha just like that bothers me ever so slightly.

But yeah, Hanako. Absolutely awesome route when played straight to the good end, and the stuff of nightmares when played to the bad end. As is Lilly's, at least for me, the way it's designed to make you think you got a bad end, and then you hear the music box... I really liked it. Also, I'd like to note that a wuss wouldn't put his life in danger performing a Mad Dash of Love through the airport.

Oh, and in Shizune's route there is only one relevant decision point, whereas in Lilly's there are up to three. So that depends on what you mean by "a lot of stuff you do does not matter": in absolute terms, you're right. But in relative terms you aren't because there are more relevant choices in Lilly's route.

On an unrelated note, yes, that Genshiken special was really bad. Excuse me while I go take my eyes out of their sockets with a spoon.

this vn is fantastic. i beat Rin and Emi's but can someone help me get to Hanako's? she absolutly adorable but i kee getting to the scene with Kenji, falling off the roof and dying..

Just finished Hanako's and it was beautiful.
i still have Shizune's and Lilly's.
which one should i go for next?

Depends. Personally I would leave the best till last (Lilly) and take Shizune's route first, however its up to your own personal preference.

On a related note, I suppose none of you have played any of the other two wacky experiments/visual novels/games that the KS guys have done? Namely, The Answer and pXt. I haven't yet (just discovered them recently, purely by chance), but it's on my to-do list.

Oh shit you mean there's a flowchart for KS? I need to have this n.n

I didn't know Four Leaf Studios did more than one game/visual novel, so I'll probably check that out some time too if I ever find the time.

Well I liked Gurren Lagann, The last fight there was some 'fuckin epic. Well animated, decent dub, lots and lots of explosions and yelling... yeah, fun times.

I love how vast the scope of the series is, starting off in a dumpy underground hamlet and ending in the infinite reaches of space.

Anybody into Gungrave? Currently on disc 5 and i really am enjoying this. Gonna watch Wolf's Rain afterward.

Oh shit i just remembered that the K-On! movie came out in japan in December.
anyone know when itll be on the net?

i need my moefix T_T

Watching Code Geass R2 after finishing Code Geass, pretty intense shit going on there, but at the end it kind of reminds me of Death Note.
EDIT: But with pretty cool robots...

I started on Gungrave last night, five episodes in, and I'm really digging the mafia theme they've got going on.

Animation is quite good, the action scenes look great, and english dub is well done too.

It's Studio Madhouse (Monster, Death Note, Hajime no Ippo, Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust), what did you expect?

It's Studio Madhouse (Monster, Death Note, Hajime no Ippo, Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust), what did you expect?

What do you guys think about K-On! ? I'm planning to watch it soon, but it does look cute as hell. However, I'm planning to watch the whole thing in a binge, so does anyone recommend it?

Final impressions upon finishing Gungrave: STAND ASIDE REVY BRANDON HEAT IS A MORE AWESOME HANDGUN WIELDER THAN YOU!

Oh Shigurui, why did I watch you? I really tried hard, you know, to like you, but I just couldn't.

Please forgive me Madhouse.

So, starting tonight I can start one of the following series:

1.Kino's Journey.

2.Black Butler.

3.Soul Eater.

4.Monster.

5.Angel Beats.

6.Scrapped Princess.

And number 7, Hellsing Ultimate OVA's 5 through 8.

Thought I'd try something new this time, so the first person to respond, if they feel so inclined, can choose which one I start. Cheers.

Oh Shigurui, why did I watch you? I really tried hard, you know, to like you, but I just couldn't.

Please forgive me Madhouse.

So, starting tonight I can start one of the following series:

1.Kino's Journey.

2.Black Butler.

3.Soul Eater.

4.Monster.

5.Angel Beats.

6.Scrapped Princess.

And number 7, Hellsing Ultimate OVA's 5 through 8.

Thought I'd try something new this time, so the first person to respond, if they feel so inclined, can choose which one I start. Cheers.

Oh Shigurui, why did I watch you? I really tried hard, you know, to like you, but I just couldn't.

Please forgive me Madhouse.

So, starting tonight I can start one of the following series:

1.Kino's Journey.

2.Black Butler.

3.Soul Eater.

4.Monster.

5.Angel Beats.

6.Scrapped Princess.

And number 7, Hellsing Ultimate OVA's 5 through 8.

Thought I'd try something new this time, so the first person to respond, if they feel so inclined, can choose which one I start. Cheers.

Final impressions upon finishing Gungrave: STAND ASIDE REVY BRANDON HEAT IS A MORE AWESOME HANDGUN WIELDER THAN YOU!

And of course, fuckin' Blood War, man, rarely do I see a villain that exudes so much badassery with so few drawbacks as that guy.

Monster. [...] it has a disappointing, anti-climatic ending.

Funny, I think exactly the same thing about Monster. That and the fact that it's about 70% filler episodes... yeah. Don't waste your time.