I think that one of the best things about Hetalia is that there are so many characters that it's hard not to find at least one you like. Even though some of them (like France) are somewhat shunned by the fandom they all have their redeeming qualities. Hetalia has always been my favorite canon to read fanfiction for because the series doesn't have much plot-wise, so there are endless things you could write about that don't go against canon. Also, a bit of a word of warning: watching the dub for the first time can be a bit too much for some people. Along with ridiculously stereotyped accents, the narrator is a bit less informative and a bit more ... out there.
Back when there was the discussion thread on Aging started by Neshomeh, I had suggested starting a thread where we can all share our favourite fandoms with each other. Huinesoron suggested that the... more
Basically, it's a... different look at the Magical Girl genre. Modoka Kaname is your average schoolgirl, with a fairly normal life... until a mysterious transfer student by the name of Akemi Homura... more
I got into this series the month I was turning ten, and started with the second game. I loved the characters, I loved the designs, and I loved how you could fight larger than life bosses with Jack... more
I love this game, especially the concept of travelling to worlds based off Disney movies to fight shadowy monsters. ...I am, however, annoyed by how confusing the story has become, making it harder... more
Mainly because it's a sequel done RIGHT. Transformers G1 was all kinds of awesome and it's nice to see a series that introduced NEW characters instead of just rehashing the old ones - and it had... more
I am going to go out on a limb and assume this is the cipher used for the hidden messages in the show. Except I'm probably the only other person here who knows this and I'm not going to start... more
I realize it's a bit of an odd way of writing something, but I just couldn't resist showing off how much I love the show. If you want to read it, there's an encoder/decoder here:... more
Rot13. It's used on Slacktivist and Mark Does Stuff, and is the easiest cipher I know of, especially for spoilery stuff. (Generally, going "Rot13'd for spoilers!" is good etiquette, though.)
1) I thought this was a troll to begin with, and saw no reason to look into it further. 2) "Because I can" is not an acceptable reason for anything. It is especially not an acceptable reason for you... more
Part of my love for this series comes from its worldbuilding - the monetary system, strange and interesting magical animals, new sports (or, well, a new sport), and most of all, the experience as... more
Ah, Harry Potter. That series is so well written, with plenty of plot twists and turns to keep reader and characters alike on their toes. The descriptions also enable the reader to visualise the... more
The Dresden Files was created by Jim Butcher, way back in 2000. The series is set in Chicago, narrated in first-person by Harry Dresden, a wizard and private detective. The series covers just about... more
Personally I love the Dresden Files, because of the many awesome characters who aren't overpowered or always win. Murphy is one of the best characters in my opinion, because despite being a 'vanilla... more
Murphy kind of reminds me of some of the PPC agents. She has to deal with trolls, faeries (I'd say that was the Dresden 'verse version of 'Sues, personally), vampires, and things that go bump in the... more
For those that do not know about Gundam, it is a franchise created by Yoshiyuki Tomino revolving around people fighting wars with each other in giant robots. The entire series started in 1979, with... more
I believe that my favorite character on Stargate Atlantis is Todd the Wraith, because he is a very complicated and interesting character. Though he is a villain, and always, always has an agenda, he... more
Hetalia is a manga/anime about personified countries. It acts out events in history, mostly for the laughs, but it can also be educational (if not occasionally wrong). The countries are all overly... more
(With the amount of Hetalia lovers here, I'm surprised this wasn't here already.) My (relatively new) ultimate favourite character is France. Lots of fans don't like him, seeing him as nothing but a... more
Re: My faves and stuff — TheMadHatteress,Mon Jul 9 3:42pm
The dub is more going for the humour and the accents, whereas the sub/original is slightly more serious. There's also quite a bit more ship teasing in the dub. I'm talking about you, FrUK in the... more
I tend to stick with subs as well. I feel like a lot of the dubs don't get the voices right according to what I was imagining and with Hetalia in particular, all sense of a plot-line was substituted... more
Am I the only one here who likes the dub? Granted, I do like subs, but prefer dubs on the grounds that I don't have to keep watching the screen all the time. As for the show itself, I am a fan of the ... more
What is it? Daria is an animated slice of life/dramedy series about the Morgendorffer family, and in particular the oldest daughter, Daria. Her mother, Helen, is a workaholic who neglects her family; ... more
My overall favorite thing about Lord of the Rings and Tolkien in general is that he writes beautifully. Yeah, he goes on a bit sometimes, but when a master linguist wants to talk, I don't mind... more
Anor dhosta or-dhuaithoth Ah elenath hilar Ú-będithan "i galad veth "Ah in elin 'wannar..." (Yes, I did, yes, I do, and yes, I know what that makes me) hS
I know we're talking about the Sun and Stars here (and/or maybe Elves?), but that's about it. The fact that there's a quoted bit that doesn't appear in anything I mentioned is massively confusing.... more
... of the last four lines of In Western Lands . Quite heavily paraphrased, in order to keep the rhyme/rhythm. The sun burns above the shadowhost And all the stars shine I will not say 'the last... more
(I didn't need my thunder anyway. No problems ;)) What is Middle-earth? In short, the Saga of the Jewels and the Rings - roughly seven thousand years of fully integrated and cohesive mythology, plus... more
LunarHuntress: Describe Homestuck. Homestuck is a webcomic that broke down conventional storytelling, tossed it in the cosmic trash can, and came up with something totally new. Even the medium it's... more
I don't see why everyone loves it so much. My friends keep telling me to skip the first three acts but that goes against my strict code of always reading everything in order without skipping so I... more
I liked them a lot. They were cute and funny and happy... but maybe that's just me. However, you're doing the right thing - under no circumstances skip anything in Homestuck (not even the... more
One of my favorite parts of Homestuck is the flash animations throughout the whole comic. Flash was not playing well with my computer at the time I started reading, and so I missed out on a lot.... more
What is it? (to me) It's a tale of good and evil, darkness and light. It's a tale of fantastical elemental powers being used to stave off the menace of an everpresent evil that is cunning, and smart, ... more
BIONICLE. A brilliant line of toys that helped keep LEGO alive during the early 21st century. With its build-able action figures and fun story, the series probably captured the hearts of many young... more
Ooh, Bionicle. That sure brings some happy childhood memories (not that I'm that old). I kinda lost the story after the Hordika arc, though. Too many odd names.
I'm one of the people who disliked the fantasy elements being shooed out, buuut that's what fanfic is for. Prophetic constellations that are actually real stars kind of stop being allowed to make... more
(sorry about the double post- I intended to return to the forum and familiarize myself with the format, but I accidentally posted my message.) What is it? A series of fantasy novels written by Terry... more
Somewhere deep in space, in an entirely different universe, a disc of land is borne through space by the Great A'Tuin, the space turtle. On its shell stands four massive elephants, who carry the... more
Because I can't pass up a chance to plug it. It's a sci-fi TV series, and it is vastly under-appreciated. I'm not complaining that the drooling fanbrats mostly haven't heard of it, mind you, but... more
Or, "In which Neshomeh overuses the word 'awesome' and depletes her quota for the rest of the month." "Favorite Character" is a bit complicated, so I'm going to have to break it up. First Favorite... more
Favorite Character This is a tough one. There are so many great characters in this show. But I think I have to give it to Chiana. She is energetic, vibrant (despite being grey), overtly sexual, and... more
Well, let's jump on the bandwagon, shall we? For some reason, I can't stand usual Magical Girl anime -- Sailor Moon causes me either to face-palm or laugh uproariously, depending on my mood, and I... more
The first two seasons have been dubbed, so the DVDs should be avaible somewhere. (Although I would recommend subs, as the dub isn't that good) The only way to watch the third series is subs, as it... more
Funny thing is, Nanoha is NOT the most powerful person in the show. All told, that'd be Reinforce Eins, who died after three episodes. Then it's Hayate, who spends her first season as a... more
What is it? A series of Real-time-strategy games made by Blizzard Entertainment, perhaps a bit more famous for making World of Warcraft. And despite what many might tell you, it is not Warcraft in... more
What is it? A long-running series of video games produced by Nintendo featuring a green-clad hero named Link who usually fights against the forces of evil in the land of Hyrule in order to rescue... more
I've been playing the Legend of Zelda games since I got my NES back in the late 80's. I've never gotten tired of this series. I've played most of the games. The only ones I haven't played are on the... more
There's nothing quite like the feeling that you get when standing at the base of the Clock Tower during the final hour and watching the moon come bearing down on you. The eyes , man, the eyes ... My... more