Studio Shaft: Worst Anime (Ranked By MyAnimeList) | CBR - CBR - Comic Book Resources
Studio Shaft: Worst Anime (Ranked By MyAnimeList) | CBR - CBR - Comic Book Resources |
- Studio Shaft: Worst Anime (Ranked By MyAnimeList) | CBR - CBR - Comic Book Resources
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| Studio Shaft: Worst Anime (Ranked By MyAnimeList) | CBR - CBR - Comic Book Resources Posted: 28 Feb 2020 11:34 AM PST Studio Shaft is just an anime studio that sticks out to the eye. Where most anime studios are fine with just depicting the panel by panel motion of high school kids talking from their desks, Shaft adds a lot more pizzazz with its quick cuts, exaggerated animation, and surreal imagery. It's a studio that really tries to make a different breed of anime no matter what the source material is.
They've become revered for producing the Monogatari series, Nisekoi, and March Comes in Like a Lion. They're a gold standard among art house anime, yet even they aren't free from a few cracks here and there. This list will be looking at some of the more skippable Shaft projects, as it runs down some of its worst anime (according to MyAnimeList). advertising 10 Fate/Extra: Last Encore (6.38) It's become a challenge within the modern day to make a good Fate adaptation without being Studio Ufotable. Outside of the acclaimed studio's constant sakuga, how can other studios really match up? Shaft was a strong, yet curious, prospect given what they're known for and adapting a game like Fate/Extra would pose new challenges. Said challenges were apparent here. While Last Encore is far from being the worst or most infamous Fate installment, it still doesn't match the same intense feeling or dark tones that fans really want out of the franchise.
9 Popotan (6.33) Popotan is kind of what outsiders to Shaft see when a friend tries to explain Shaft's entire deal to them. It is an eccentric show congested with so many ideas that it doesn't really hold water to any of them. Its story focuses on three young girls who travel through space and time in their teleporting mansion. At each stop, they can collect and communicate with a special breed of dandelion but also make friends and have adventures with the people of that particular time. Also, the girls sell Christmas gear, and it's an ecchi series. There's a lot to take from the series, and one really needs to bring a seat belt if they're going to strap in for this one. advertising 8 Magical Suite Prism Nana (6.32) Magical Suite Prism Nana is an interesting story for Shaft. Riding on the curtails of Madoka Magica's success, the studio was eager to launch a new magical girl project and even enlisted the help of the moe artist Kantoku for help. And while there are a few promotional videos of the project out there, its two OVAs aren't exactly for public release. Each only shown for a limited time and never to be seen again, this strange series is kind of marketed by its own mystery. There are pachinko machines and even a stage play for showing some consistent interest for the franchise, but not much is all that public or even solidified about these magical girls. 7 Sakura Tsuushin (6.24) From the renowned adult manga artist, U-Jin, Sakura Tsuushin is a romance series that focuses on the college-bound Touma Inaba, as he tries to get into Keio University. However, fate has pulled him into an entirely different story, when the arrival of his cousin keeps him from passing the entrance exam but not before he begins falling for one of the other examiners who passes. Balancing his relationship with his cousin and his ploy to convince the other girl that he was excepted into Keio, Touma Inaba begins an interesting love triangle that this OVA, unfortunately, doesn't give a proper end. advertising 6 Mori No Tonto-tachi (6.22) An early gem for Shaft, Mori no Tonto-tachi is a 1980's children show that shows the secret stories of Santa Clause's elves. While by no means an animation classic like the studio's future works, this series is a fun slice of Japan's past that's chock full of youthful adventure and classic animation. It certainly doesn't hurt that it's an entire children's show based on a Christmas legend. 5 Ikebukuro PR Anime (6.20) This is a fun snippet for anyone who has a couple of minutes to spare. An ONA lasting only three minutes, Ikebukuro is a short story that shows the beautiful adventure of a young girl who is given an entire tour of Ikebukuro by a magical owl. With some of the unique and stellar animation that helped put Shaft on the map and some fun, communal themes about both Ikebukuro and an upcoming infrastructure project for the area, this little short is a good watch for anyone.
advertising 4 G-On Riders (5.89) Any anime fan knows that there's plenty of stereotypes out there regarding what being an anime fan entails. That involves a creepy affinity for fan service and a lot of superpowered, high school girls. None of those stereotypes are quelled in this otaku dream of an anime. The G-On Riders are an elite club at Saint Hoshikawa that enlist powerful and able-bodied girls to help fight against alien threats. However, because they're also in high school, they also have to deal with typical high school stuff like romance and being part of a harem. While not a proud example to show any cynical friend, no one's going to bat an eye for those who watch this show in secret. 3 Akuma No Memumemu-chan (5.75) Akuma no Memumemu-chan's greatest strengths lie in the fact that, as a gag anime, it was never to be taken all that seriously and, lasting only five minutes a pop, it shouldn't outstay its welcome. That doesn't stop the fact that, for what it is, Memumemu-chan is still an awkward piece of immature animation. Its main character is haunted by a demon who lazily tries to steal his soul and lives with a more than suggestive family that runs an apartment complex. For those who enjoy this type of comedic content, try and give this anime a shot. advertising 2 Arcade Gamer Fubuki (5.30) Tons of anime try to appeal to the gaming craze by accurately and sentimentally portraying the sense of nostalgia and competition and that gamers thrive on. For those who want that type of show, stay far away from Arcade Gamer Fubuki. This is an anime that only uses gaming as a backdrop for its nonsensical, perverted content. Fubuki wants to win a grand gaming tournament but finds that she's in competition with an evil organization trying to leverage the tournament for power. With the help of the mysterious Mr. Mystery and her secret panties that make her better at video games, Fubuki works hard to save the world of gaming.
1 Yume Kara, Samenai (5.16) For those interested in historical artifacts, Yume Kara, Samenai is at least that. It was Studio Shaft's first-ever original anime, and it truly is a product of 1980s animation. Besides that, this OVA doesn't really do much to represent much of the studio's current prestige let alone stand out among the competition, and it's not even subbed for Western fans. It's a simple love story about a boy who falls for a girl that is rumored to have been in a porno. While there are interesting implications to this, with only a little more than half an hour of run time, this anime doesn't really get to tell a fully realized story.
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| White Castles recipe for success? Sliders, cravers and culture - ThisWeek Community News Posted: 28 Feb 2020 12:50 PM PST White Castle's iconic slider has made an impact on palates across the country for nearly 100 years, but the sliders might be just one part of the Columbus-based chain's sustained shares in an increasingly competitive fast-food market. Jay McCarroll is an unrepentant "craver." In January at White Castle's Short North restaurant, at the corner of Second Avenue and North High Street in Columbus, McCarroll ordered up four doubles, or a total of eight sliders, for lunch. Cheese? Not on his burgers. TWITTER POLLAre you a@WhiteCastle "craver"? Tell us why or why not in the comments. We'll treat the best answer to some sliders – or a comparable gift card, if burgers aren't your thing. "To be honest, they're delicious and they're easy," said McCarroll, 56, a contractor who was in town working at Ohio State University. "I grew up in central Indiana," which did not have many White Castle locations. Now he gets there about once a month. Josh Cox, a fellow craver and friend of McCarroll, said he used to go to White Castle when his family drove to watch the Cincinnati Reds play. "It was definitely different than any of the other fast food," said Cox, 40. From boardrooms to dorm rooms, White Castle's iconic slider has made an impact on palates across the country for nearly 100 years: a 2-inch-squared thin patty of beef perforated with five holes for cooling, steam-grilled on a bed of onions, leaving that unmistakable aroma when somebody brings a bag of burgers through the door, and placed on a homemade baked bun with a pickle slice. "These days we sell more cheese sliders than any other burger," said Jamie Richardson, vice president of marketing for the company. "Jalapeno burgers do pretty good, too." >> White Castle milestonesBut the sliders might be just one part of the recipe behind Columbus-based White Castle's sustained success. The employees who make them and the customers who buy them are in the mix, too. Sliders and cravers Cravers are everywhere. That's the term the company affectionately has assigned to ardent fans of its brand and menu. The popularity goes far beyond the restaurant chain's famous portrayal in the 2004 film, "Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle," starring Kal Penn and John Cho. The enthusiasm for sliders led the company in 2001 to establish a Cravers Hall of Fame, which tells fans' stories of "unmatched devotion" to the brand. Thirteen cravers were added to the hall of fame Feb. 26 at the annual ceremony, joining 192 previous inductees. They include 2017 inductee Walter Buttkus of Yorba Linda in southern California. Buttkus flies the White Castle banner whenever he can, especially when he's on his "Crave Cruiser," an Indian Scout motorcycle with custom french-fry wheel spokes and saddlebags that can accommodate crave cases. His love of sliders began when he was a child growing up in Union, New Jersey, where his father took him to Castle No. 17. On a recent business trip to Las Vegas, he made a slight detour at the White Castle in Sin City, where he orders his favorite meal: "bottoms up" cheeseburgers, which are not on the menu but may be ordered by name, he said. (Editor's note: The style of slider was part of a Father's Day promotion in 2014 that used two bottom buns to enclose two beef patties, according to a past company news release.) "I had to make sure I made a site visit," said Buttkus, 53. On each Valentine's Day since 1991, the company has turned its retail stores into "Love Castles," where patrons make reservations and are treated to fine-dining accommodations, such as roses, candlelight and table-side service. John and Jan Clark of German Village were there last month. "We have participated in the past," John Clark said. "It's been a lot of fun. One year, we went on Valentine's Day evening with about five other couples, and we had a blast. "I like White Castle hamburgers a lot. There's nothing wrong with celebrating White Castle and Valentine's Day -- and my love -- on the same day." John Clark said he ordered "surf 'n' turf" -- a fried-fish patty between two burger patties, with cheese and on a slider bun. Richardson said some customers' affection runs deep for White Castle. "I think for us, we have an emotional connection with people that's unique," he said. Past and future The restaurant was founded by Edgar Waldo "Billy" Ingram and Walt Anderson on March 10, 1921, in Wichita, Kansas. Anderson sold his interests to Ingram in 1933, and a year later, the family-owned company headquarters moved to Columbus to what would become an iconic blue-and-white porcelain building, 555 W. Goodale St. On the same site, its 4-story replacement -- which made its official debut Jan. 30 and is visible from Interstate 670 -- has a modern look, with a blend of gray, cream and white, at 555 Edgar Waldo Way, a reference to the three family CEOs who led the business, the final retiring in 2015. Lisa Ingram, the great-granddaughter of the founder, Billy Ingram, is the current CEO of the company. The new headquarters building is bright and modern, and in addition to corporate offices, it contains a working kitchen, a test kitchen, company artifacts, an interactive digital-story wall that highlights company history and the Cravers Hall of Fame, a company timeline stretching along a multifloor staircase and a 2-story spiral slide -- mostly for fun -- just past the main entrance. It is part of the site called the Reach on Goodale, which is a nod to its geographical location. The complex includes five apartment buildings and a second office building. In terms of its competition in the burger market, White Castle's footprint across the globe is as diminutive as its sliders, according to the company: It has 371 stores in the U.S. and four, interestingly enough, in China. By comparison, McDonald's operates more than 37,000 restaurants throughout the world, according to various figures. "We're trying to be the best we can, not be the biggest," Richardson said. "And we get to have more fun along the way, and people benefit from that, too." In the beginning, the menu was limited to four items: burgers, Coca-Cola, coffee and apple pie. Certainly, the company has innovated, in food, adding onion chips, chicken rings, breakfast burgers, sloppy joes and plant-based burgers to the menu. Culture and values Customers helped build the brand, but employees have kept White Castle humming. The company has 10,000 employees spread across the restaurants, meat plants, bakeries, retail-food plants and the home office. Linda Sebok, director of training and development at corporate headquarters, has been with the company for 42 years, starting out at a store in Blue Island, Illinois. Sebok, 58, graduated from Saint Xavier University in Chicago and Ohio Dominican College, earning a paycheck at the restaurant before joining the corporate family after college. "The reason I love White Castle is the flexibility," she said. "It allowed me to do everything I wanted to do and still keep a good job." Akylah Loving, a graduate of Columbus Downtown High School who works at the Short North restaurant, said she soon will attend the University of Virginia to study marketing. Loving, 20, said she started working at White Castle because "I needed money," and now she hopes when she returns to Columbus on her breaks, the company will welcome her return. "I think it's actually a good company because many of the workers I encounter have been here 20, 30, 40 years," she said. "And there's a reason for that." "I think it's just part of a simple value of letting people know what they do well matters," Richardson said. "I think it's part of who we are." gseman@thisweeknews.com @ThisWeekGary  |
| Harvey Weinstein found guilty and more stories from this week - Yahoo Entertainment Posted: 28 Feb 2020 12:26 PM PST  Disgraced producer Harvey Weinstein was found guilty of criminal sexual act in the first degree and rape in the third degree. Taylor Swift directs and stars as "The Man" in her new music video. Lori Loughlin and Mossimo Giannulli's trial date for their involvement in the college-admissions scandal has been set for Oct. 5. Vanessa Bryant gave a powerful eulogy at the public funeral of her husband, Kobe Bryant, and their daughter, Gianna. Fans are still unsure what the color of #TheDress is five years after the original post.
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