It was like watching that scene in the first episode of Kill la Kill when the kid stole the one star uniform and dodged Gamagoori' whip attack ...well at least up to the point when he tried to punch him anyway.
"It's the part of the plot that's specifically sculpted to help put emphasis on that final climax. It skillfully points its way towards the paramount ending... It's the gap, that when done well, can lead the way." Holy shit, man. You're killing me here!
Arkada: "What will either be a defining moment in my career as an anime critic," (turn to side camera) "or the moment where I have clearly jumped the shark from which there is no return." Me: "Why not both?"
Arkada you absolute mad-lad. I weep for the hours you must have spent writing the script for this episode. Never mind having to deliver it all with a straight face. xD
Language purist: The inflections in other languages and eloquent spinning of words is infinitely more majestic than English. GR: Well let make introduce you to 19 min of pure inflection based elegance with majestic programs of CULTURE and the importance of PLOT to the plot of the TOP most importance with a separate category for BOTTOM respect. Thank you! 🎩
I feel the same way. I think folks like us are simply outgrowing most of the industry, we gotta remember that the main demographic for anime are teens and young adults
@@MewDenise Maturity seems to be the preference. Like I wouldn't call a show like Highschool of the Dead mature. It is sexual and violent, but it is VERY IMMATURE. I go for shows and manga more like, Monster, Berserk (RIP), Ghost in the Shell, Wolf Children, Bokurano, Paprika, Parasyte, Uzumaki, etc. Shows and manga with characters that feel real and grounded even in fantasy. Characters that aren't just 2D cut out characters that fill a trope list of waifus and husbandos.
The "Nice" side-eye cam KILLED ME... lol. I've been subscribed since this channel had around 1k subscribers and this is such a step outside the normal video style for this channel, and yet... it fits perfectly. Well done! If I could like this video more than once I would.
Almost caught up with Seitokai Yakuindomo. It initially felt a bit awkward, but as I kept watching, I started to love it more and more. And now, I'm waiting for the next movie which, if there is a plan, might come out in the next six years. Yay?
I don't think I'm cultured enough to understand everything he said so it looks like I need to go enrich my life with only the most cultured of artworks
Had to check that this wasn't posted on April 1st. That aside, you Sir are without a doubt a man of culture...if only because you managed to get through this video with a straight face; I was laughing my ass off.
The premise of "Why are you here, Teacher" is so ridiculous that I was laughing pretty hard every episode in addition to the top tier cultural experience it provides. "Chivalry of a Failed Knight" I also recommend as I enjoyed it's plot and it's "plot"
Chivalry is a great show, and I am saying that as someone who seriously dislikes needless fan service, but after the first few episodes it actually uses that sparingly and mostly with reasons, and I liked the plot and characters.
@@fenrirr22 what i like about failed is that unlike a lot of shows which go with the harem route with all the plots the hero meets, its instead choose one plot and stay with out with the eyes just adding to the atmopshere since it came out the same time as Astrik war (I think that the right title) which begining nearly the same way, It was interesting to compare the two. I enjoy Chivalery a who lot better.
My man, I am disappointed to not find "High School DxD" in the "top heavy" category! The plot in that show is literally the first word of two of its seasons!
0:00 Introduction, with stakes 1:19 So today 1:53 Where is the search option for "Culture" ? 2:37 He's gonna try 3:56 Joke lolz. To the all the statues watching, you're welcome (I'm Talking to you "The Thinker") 4:43 Top Heavy - (You know, because it is right in front of you) 8:19 Set Dressing - Great on a poster 9:49 Bottom Heavy - (You know, because it is right in front of you) 13:43 Multi-Culturalism: (anything and everything) 14:59 Tour De Force: The Gap 18:15 Closing the video 19:10 Shoutout
@@Lunictd They're only out in Japan so far aren't they? I've yet to so much as see them up for pre-order on Rightstuf and the U.S based Fate website doesn't seem to have anything either.
I'm on the Fate route rn, my first playthrough with Realta Nue. I'm going in blind, but I get a sense of sexual tension building up between Shirou and Saber and Rin.. and Sakura.
Also Basquash definitely deserves more recognition. Miyuki's an angel and mecha basketball is some spacejam anime energy that there needs to be more of.
Leaving a like for Demon King Daimao. What I love about it didn't simply jump the shark - it jumped ALL the sharks. Then stitched them together into a massive Frankenshark so it could jump that too. I'd say the first two-thirds are "cultured" anime, while the last third is like The Ultimate Showdown (of Ultimate Destiny). Like, upon rewatch, I simply commented "oh wow, I'd completely forgotten about that particular spore of madness" after a dragon named Peterhausen coughs up a missile, sprouts cyberpunk tentacles, and yells at the protagonist to buy him time while he uploads a computer virus to God.
I think you pulled this off rather well! The only thing I would have included is The Devil is a Part Timer in the Heel shows. Especially because of that opening it has.
The best tongue in cheek tap dance ever. OMG I had to walk out of the office I was laughing so hard. Simply one of the best things I have seen all year.
Great video. I felt the bottom half of the plot was a bit lacking, but Japan is more of a top heavy country when it comes to writing their plots. For bottom heavy plots, I’ll stick to my favorite hip hop/R&B music videos. But overall, great resource. I’ll keep this video in mind when I need a citation for my research.
The writing for this episode *chefs kiss* I had to do double takes on each category definition to be well immersed in the full brunt of the culture. Is this the power of a TH-cam veteran? I believe so.
Seikon no Qwaser has surprisingly high production values. Especially those fight and "Power Up" scenes. Probably the best guilty pleasure I've watched.
Also the music is surprisingly good, I just re discover it recently after well over a decade since I read it (I didn't even know it had an anime!), and I'm surprised by the quality of what I have found Like it's absolutely trash, but quality trash But I have to say I'm very disappointed in their use of Christian art work, not because it's blasphemous or something, but they clearly didn't do enough research to find the actual interesting stuff Like you have that plot and you never once mention the numerous piece of art with Mother Marry feeding Saint -ehm- directly from the sources? Or several art piece of her dripping "soma" on the soul of sinners in purgatory? Come on, Christianity has so much insane stuff, why don't you exploit it more!
I agree, he’s always seemed too serious for this kind of shenanigan and I haven’t watched a video of his in years so I’m wondering what happened during that time lol
If Ark ever had a beach episode, I'm pretty sure we've found it
Either beach or onsen, but definitely cultured and not a filler.
@KlaoXz Arkada. his name?
I'm kinda surprised this didnt come out april 1st but I'll take it :D
School Days anime is missing I think in the list it was a great anime.
@@hungrylittleheavy315 Probably excluded only because it wasn't on HiDive (at the time of this recording).
My man just tip toed across like a hundred demonitization laser beams. As a fellow content creator, brava good sir.
He had to change the thumbnail tho. Susan’s got a terminator eye 😂
It was like watching that scene in the first episode of Kill la Kill when the kid stole the one star uniform and dodged Gamagoori' whip attack ...well at least up to the point when he tried to punch him anyway.
Can we all just take a minute and admire the writing in this episode? I can't imagine having to write everything in double entendre
He really beat this episode out!
I was just about to make this comment as well. Very well written!
I can’t believe he managed to mostly keep a straight face through all the innuendos
I am certain that he thoroughly enjoyed the scripting process.
This comment chain
*sees title*
Hey a new Gigguk video
*clicks*
What is glass reflection doing here?
A surprise to be sure, but a welcomed one.
Literally just said the same thing
Breeeeeh...
Hahaha. So tru!
Great comment 🙌😂😂😂😂😂
I'm just imagining him falling into a burning trash bin and Gigguk is already there, eating popcorn
"sup"
Oh so this is where you've been since Otakucast
"Sorry, I didn't hear you knock. Make yourself at home!"
Oh hey hina and rui!
Yep
And Joey the anime man is knocking at the bottom of the barrel from outside and asking „yo when are you gonna come down here“
"It's the part of the plot that's specifically sculpted to help put emphasis on that final climax. It skillfully points its way towards the paramount ending... It's the gap, that when done well, can lead the way."
Holy shit, man. You're killing me here!
even I have to say it's brilliant writing
arkada rating 'plot' with such professionalism is something to be treasured
The word play in this episode is on another level
Arkada: "What will either be a defining moment in my career as an anime critic," (turn to side camera) "or the moment where I have clearly jumped the shark from which there is no return."
Me: "Why not both?"
The content we didn't ask for, but content we needed 😉
Arkada you absolute mad-lad. I weep for the hours you must have spent writing the script for this episode. Never mind having to deliver it all with a straight face. xD
Language purist: The inflections in other languages and eloquent spinning of words is infinitely more majestic than English.
GR: Well let make introduce you to 19 min of pure inflection based elegance with majestic programs of CULTURE and the importance of PLOT to the plot of the TOP most importance with a separate category for BOTTOM respect. Thank you! 🎩
Ok the writing for this video was excellent and I can only imagine how many retakes had to be done for this episode.
Arkada's wording in this vid is Masterclass to the point where it's hilarious. Respect XD
I must say... your script here was MASTERFUL! I am tremendously impressed by how you did what you did
Man, you jokes and puns were 10/10, I was definitely not expecting this kind of video, great job man!
"Stay frosty" hits different when you're watching for the plot
the gap discussion and the hand gestures at 15:48 killed me
I just want more mature plots. Tired of all these highschool plots making me feel like im hanging round a park with kids but im not a parent
I feel the same way. I think folks like us are simply outgrowing most of the industry, we gotta remember that the main demographic for anime are teens and young adults
There's still some seinen airing every now and then, just avoid the cliche school romcoms
I've started digging into the more grown up shows and manga that have adult main characters.
What have you been watching? There are 100s of mature anime. What do you see as mature? Sex? Just adult characters? Gore?
@@MewDenise Maturity seems to be the preference. Like I wouldn't call a show like Highschool of the Dead mature. It is sexual and violent, but it is VERY IMMATURE.
I go for shows and manga more like, Monster, Berserk (RIP), Ghost in the Shell, Wolf Children, Bokurano, Paprika, Parasyte, Uzumaki, etc.
Shows and manga with characters that feel real and grounded even in fantasy. Characters that aren't just 2D cut out characters that fill a trope list of waifus and husbandos.
i love just being able to go and watch these old vids just for a giggle. My man been putting out quality content for years.
Mom: *knocks on door
Me: Don’t come in I’m watching a show with a really great plot right now!
th-cam.com/video/HV4wvwmnMOQ/w-d-xo.html
Lmao
The "Nice" side-eye cam KILLED ME... lol. I've been subscribed since this channel had around 1k subscribers and this is such a step outside the normal video style for this channel, and yet... it fits perfectly. Well done! If I could like this video more than once I would.
Will you be posting a blooper reel for when you couldn’t find the right words?
Bravo
the double speak in this video is gold!!! nice work on the script!!
That's some quality writing for a sponsored video, he's really got it where it counts.
Drinking Game: take a shot every time Tristan makes an innuendo in this video, but drink responsibly. Have Fun ! ^^
News Bulletin - Numerous cultured people are presenting at ICU's across the planet with acute alcohol poisoning.
Almost caught up with Seitokai Yakuindomo.
It initially felt a bit awkward, but as I kept watching, I started to love it more and more.
And now, I'm waiting for the next movie which, if there is a plan, might come out in the next six years.
Yay?
My wife, “Why do you watch so much anime?”
Me, “For the plot”
Based
My god, I have not been back to this channel in years. Despite the weird video I jumped into, I'm glad you're still going strong. :D
I don't think I'm cultured enough to understand everything he said so it looks like I need to go enrich my life with only the most cultured of artworks
Had to check that this wasn't posted on April 1st. That aside, you Sir are without a doubt a man of culture...if only because you managed to get through this video with a straight face; I was laughing my ass off.
This script should win an award.
Oh yes hidive. A platform with all the shows. All 18 of them
"An average bottom is still a bottom" -Ark 2021
I'm a big fan of a powerful bottom; a power-bottom, if you will.
Wait, how did you missed Vividred Operation, AIKa, Bakoun and Ikkitousen??
The premise of "Why are you here, Teacher" is so ridiculous that I was laughing pretty hard every episode in addition to the top tier cultural experience it provides.
"Chivalry of a Failed Knight" I also recommend as I enjoyed it's plot and it's "plot"
Chivalry is a great show, and I am saying that as someone who seriously dislikes needless fan service, but after the first few episodes it actually uses that sparingly and mostly with reasons, and I liked the plot and characters.
Hmm... I must bless my eye balls with these masterpieces then.
Later, gentlemen, I am off to ponder the plot and depth of these shows.
@@fenrirr22 what i like about failed is that unlike a lot of shows which go with the harem route with all the plots the hero meets, its instead choose one plot and stay with out with the eyes just adding to the atmopshere since it came out the same time as Astrik war (I think that the right title) which begining nearly the same way, It was interesting to compare the two. I enjoy Chivalery a who lot better.
So far my favorite video on this channel. This man knows his plots! Not sure why he doesnt have a million subs.
My man, I am disappointed to not find "High School DxD" in the "top heavy" category! The plot in that show is literally the first word of two of its seasons!
yes but is that show available in HIdive?
0:00 Introduction, with stakes
1:19 So today 1:53 Where is the search option for "Culture" ?
2:37 He's gonna try
3:56 Joke lolz. To the all the statues watching, you're welcome (I'm Talking to you "The Thinker")
4:43 Top Heavy - (You know, because it is right in front of you)
8:19 Set Dressing - Great on a poster
9:49 Bottom Heavy - (You know, because it is right in front of you)
13:43 Multi-Culturalism: (anything and everything)
14:59 Tour De Force: The Gap
18:15 Closing the video
19:10 Shoutout
-video posted 14 minutes ago
-this comment posted 12 minutes ago
Wat
I get that you edited it but still.
Imagine an anime called "To You The Thinker"
Thank you for your hard work
Thank You
Hope to you see you Again
What is the the face? I suppose the others are boobs ass and panties?
Everything is a double entendre
Dodging lasers like an acrobat and finally proving he is very much a cultured gentleman you are amazing Ark
This was SO much fun! Thanks for putting together an amazing episode @Glass Reflection!
*Tabs over*
"Mooooooom, Arkada's gone off the deep end"
*TABS BACK*
2:24 NICE
Not what I expected to see but my god was this a fun video! Thanks for always being awesome Arkada!
I BET he most definitely enjoyed making this.
19 minutes of "plot", I somehow feel smarter than I did before the video. You've taught me a lot about "plot", Thanks! :)
Guys, I'm a minute in, and he keeps using the word "plot" in a way that leads me to believe that he isn't talking about story structure.
Day 37 of asking for a review of all 3 Fate Stay Night Heaven's Feel movies.
I haven’t even seen anything from Fate but I’m so impressed by your determination so I’m onboard from here on out
I appreciate you guys!!
Keep up the good work on that, the bluerays are out. We'll get him to finally do it!
@@Lunictd They're only out in Japan so far aren't they? I've yet to so much as see them up for pre-order on Rightstuf and the U.S based Fate website doesn't seem to have anything either.
I'm on the Fate route rn, my first playthrough with Realta Nue.
I'm going in blind, but I get a sense of sexual tension building up between Shirou and Saber and Rin.. and Sakura.
As someone who isn't a fan of "plot" in anime, I can't believe how much I enjoyed this video
You are a master of the double entendre. Bravo.
Thank you for all that word play. It'll greatly benefit my understanding of english when I solve all the "riddles" here (not a native speaker).
This is me interacting for the Almighty Algorithm-Sama.
Just you mentioning Seitokai Yakuindomo, has made my day
Also Basquash definitely deserves more recognition. Miyuki's an angel and mecha basketball is some spacejam anime energy that there needs to be more of.
All hail to the Moon Plot
Not going to lie, the timestamp descriptions makes this all the more hilarious xD
Like "Heel Shows" I'm dying here Ark :D
2:18
_'The Office' styled camera shot_
Nice
(I laughed way too hard)
It is good to see that I have actually watched some of these.
Face:0
Bottom Half:5
The gap:4
Leaving a like for Demon King Daimao. What I love about it didn't simply jump the shark - it jumped ALL the sharks. Then stitched them together into a massive Frankenshark so it could jump that too. I'd say the first two-thirds are "cultured" anime, while the last third is like The Ultimate Showdown (of Ultimate Destiny). Like, upon rewatch, I simply commented "oh wow, I'd completely forgotten about that particular spore of madness" after a dragon named Peterhausen coughs up a missile, sprouts cyberpunk tentacles, and yells at the protagonist to buy him time while he uploads a computer virus to God.
I think you pulled this off rather well! The only thing I would have included is The Devil is a Part Timer in the Heel shows. Especially because of that opening it has.
Am loving the camera that he look to his left and its all up close. Need more of that camra in review lol
*Raises pinky in salute* You, sir, are a man of refined tastes and culture
The single best sponsored video...I've ever watched. Amazing work Ark!
This is the most cursed GR video I've seen.
I still watched the whole thing, of course.
The best tongue in cheek tap dance ever. OMG I had to walk out of the office I was laughing so hard. Simply one of the best things I have seen all year.
I have never been so proud to be an fan of Glass Reflection.
Best.Vidoe. Ever!
This is the best video ever. I'm watching every single show that you mentioned. Thank you for the research.
Great video. I felt the bottom half of the plot was a bit lacking, but Japan is more of a top heavy country when it comes to writing their plots. For bottom heavy plots, I’ll stick to my favorite hip hop/R&B music videos. But overall, great resource. I’ll keep this video in mind when I need a citation for my research.
Well it was only those on Hi-dive.
The subtle way to make an Fan Service episode.
I always thought I was a Top Heavy kind of guy. But based on the criteria you just laid out, I fit more closely in The Gap.
Finally, innovative and original content.
It's been years since the last time GR video got recommended 😂
The amount of charisma in this video is awe-inspiring. It may just be your best work. Bravo 👏👏👏
Ah yes. The content I've been waiting for.
Man, you still havent aged since the time I watched your review about haruhi ~7 years ago
This video made me smile more.
Thank you, man ^^
Like this goofier kind of topic ;)
10:10
His face while he's saying this. Gold
The writing for this episode *chefs kiss* I had to do double takes on each category definition to be well immersed in the full brunt of the culture. Is this the power of a TH-cam veteran? I believe so.
This had me cracking up from start to finish. Well done, good sir.
Me: Hmm, I’m still a little confused on Heel.
GR: Queen’s Blade
Me: Ah.
love that made in abyss mug, hell yes
I want to know how much you were laughing while writing/recording/editing this.
Meme game is on point. Props to you my man
Haven't seen your vids pop up in my subscription box for like months, n of course this one shows up ahaha 🤣🤣
Ark: "In the end, it doesn't even matter"
Me: "ONE THING, I DON'T KNOW WHY... IT DOESN'T EVEN MATTER HOW HARD YA TRY..."
Literally thought and sung out the same thing XD
Almost made a comment on this, but thought I'd search and see if anybody else already had.
Ok, this man clearly had waaay too much fun writing this banger of a script for this video. Respect!!!
That poster of the place further than universe makes me Happy
I've been waiting for this video for years
Important to note high dive is avalible in Australia but bunch of its stuff is locked behind a vpn
This is a masterpiece that we have been waiting for ! TIME SKIP ARK LETS GOOO !
this is the funniest vid i've watched in a while thanks for taking it seriously
Seikon no Qwaser has surprisingly high production values. Especially those fight and "Power Up" scenes. Probably the best guilty pleasure I've watched.
Also the music is surprisingly good, I just re discover it recently after well over a decade since I read it (I didn't even know it had an anime!), and I'm surprised by the quality of what I have found
Like it's absolutely trash, but quality trash
But I have to say I'm very disappointed in their use of Christian art work, not because it's blasphemous or something, but they clearly didn't do enough research to find the actual interesting stuff
Like you have that plot and you never once mention the numerous piece of art with Mother Marry feeding Saint -ehm- directly from the sources?
Or several art piece of her dripping "soma" on the soul of sinners in purgatory?
Come on, Christianity has so much insane stuff, why don't you exploit it more!
Never thought I’d see this from Arkada.. i am impressed
I agree, he’s always seemed too serious for this kind of shenanigan and I haven’t watched a video of his in years so I’m wondering what happened during that time lol
@@jcnot9712 one thing that makes me enjoy this video even more is that even here he seems like half serious xD
I'm disappointed. His lists betray an utter lack of culture. It's like a white teenage girl thinking she's cool because she frequents Starbucks.
@@KaNoMikoProductions I would argue that Starbucks drinkers are cool
@@kitsooneigh So you have chosen death.
I....needed this video, really, had a hard day, this video...this puts a smile on my face...
Why is this the first of your videos that's showed up in my subscription box for months?
"You can't pleasure everyone" I died.
I've never loved seeing someone jump the shark so much in my life.
Ahhh Wandaba Style, I remember watching that on Comcast on Demand. I really need to finish it.
this man decided to put in as many memes as he could while also dodging the Demonetization police
I haven't laughed so much in weeks, the writing for this episode is legendary
Finally, an ontology to properly classify what is really important.
how did you keep a straight face I am continually in awe of you