Let's initiate the Survival Strategy. Mawaru Penguindrum thread!

[MatsuriSakuragi]

EDIT: Gah, I kinda wish I hadn't posted so soon. Now nobody will see the advertisement! D:

And now they will!

Gah, being sick over the past few days has caused me to neglect a few things.

Now, to gauge interest. Who is interested in a Penguindrum marathon over the course of this week? 24 episodes lends itself to 5 days with 5 episodes (the last day having 4), 6 days with 4 episodes, or 4 days with 6 episodes. All of these have different day commitments and time commitments, so I will put it up to scrutiny along with a test of interest.

I'm in no matter what, because I wouldn't miss this for anything. 5x5 sounds good, but I'm flexible. Preferably at late night, since my family has a thing for interruptions >.<

[Alfred F. Jones]

Ah, yes, and we'll also need to worry about timezones. All of us are in various parts of northern America so far, so it doesn't seem like a big deal as of yet. But that's still two hours of difference between Matsy and Donut, for starters. Are you fine with that?

[MatsuriSakuragi]

It has never bothered me before. However, it may present a problem for our friends on the other side of the pond :x

[Tamer Anode/Cathode]

I have no problems with that.

[nintendonut888]

As long as we're all on vacation, we can find a time. If they're across the big tub, we can do it in the morning or early afternoon. /o/

[Alfred F. Jones]

All right, then. I'm finishing up the arrangements (namely, location), but for now, I shall put the tentative date of our marathon's first day tomorrow in the evening, at around 10:00 PM MST, episodes 1-4.

[MatsuriSakuragi]

Sounds good to me. I just hope you all don't mind a potential couple pause breaks on my end.. :x

[Tamer Anode/Cathode]

Considering the long breaks we've had during other attempts at something like this, I don't think a few pauses will pose any notable inconvenience.

[nintendonut888]

As with the others, I am a-okay with this arrangement. Let's enjoy ourselves tomorrow.

[Alfred F. Jones]

All right, in about two hours and fifteen minutes, we shall converge on #penguindrum on irc.lunarnet.org. Matsy is holding down the fort for me at the moment (thank you kindly, Mats). It has to be Lunarnet, as the imagery is perfect. Hope to see you all there!

[MatsuriSakuragi]

Due to various circumstances that render a few of our watchers...well, unable to watch tonight, tonight's marathon of episodes 7-9 is canceled.  We will pick up again when it is possible.

[ruro]So is Dec 31's. No one should be watching Penguindrum on New Years' Eve.[/ruro]

[Affinity]

Hm, will probably join in too, if that is okay.  Always wanted to rewatch the final two-thirds of the anime.

[Alfred F. Jones]

Sure, everyone is welcome if they can make it. We start up again tonight.

[Alfred F. Jones]

Tonight, our marathon came to a fabulous max conclusion!

Two convenient links for later, both extremely spoilery:
Final Pingo board (we counted Sanetoshi as the Prince of the Crystal, but it's not necessary to get the Double Pingo)
Delicious Apple Calculation (However, Affinity pointed out that this may be wrong, because

Spoiler:

it was Shouma that shared with Himari first; Shouma in the ep 24 flashback stated that he had someone precious to him, and that someone had to be Himari.

)

And this is the final note from the series that shall stick with me for years to come: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=end52UCO8t8

Thank you to Donut, Matsuri, Affinity, and TAC for watching with me. ^_^

[MatsuriSakuragi]

It's been a good time. Thanks for watching with me, as well.

[Tamer Anode/Cathode]

I should be the one thanking you, this has been an absolute blast to end 2011 and start 2012 on.

[nintendonut888]

Kyu-hu. ^_^

[Affinity]

Much thanks for organizing this wonderful marathon for a wonderful anime.  Will definitely be in for more.