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| Welp, at least now we won't have to sit through a stupid love triangle plot. I had to pause a couple of times in order to absorb all the info dump on how the cantus and the subconscious affect the world, but after that the episode just flew by. And what was up with all those extreme close ups? They just made the expressions look weird and animation appeared floaty. |
| Oh Shun. At least we learn a lot more about the properties of a karma demon, and Shun is aware of the change. |
| "Let Justice Be Done!" My Theme Fight again, fight again for justice! |
| Best part was the Saki's nice ass shots |
| This world is Rotten. Rotten people should be killed off to cleanse this world. |
| I didn't really like it, i mean I can tell there was a good story here but the visuals and art style used really hurt my experience. To me, this episode would have been much more effective if it was played straight. Also, I feel like Shun didn't receive near enough characterization for me to feel sorry for him, though I did for Saki. I'm betting there is more to him in the books and probably their relationship receives more depth there. |
| "Yes, I have been deprived of emotion. But not completely. Whoever did it, botched the job." - Geralt of Rivia |
| Dem, I almost cried. It felt really emotional. Episode was perfectly done. |
| saki knows how to defend herself, good interesting explanation how a world where there are PK is bound to be unstable, cause it can't be directly controlled by the conscious shun, the psychokinesis bomb, rip |
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| ZzzZZZzzz, god damn is this show overrated. I'm trying to keep myself awake. And all that melodrama. This show is definitely a shoujo even though MAL doesn't list it as. |
| Amazing. So he's now... dead? And he said he's always loved her... What the...?! And Satoru? Wonder how the others will react. |
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| Well the directing is really hit or miss for this show. Depends on the episode directors. Just watched the next episode and the directing is much better: More coherent and less awkward close-ups. The plot has so much potential, it's a shame there's been so much cinematography sloppiness so far. |
sadhana said: So can anyone tell me what is the meaning of the entire conversation about poisons? Shun says he was given various combinations of poisons, that much I understand. But what does he mean when he says to Saki, "I'm glad you didn't take any of them" And what does Saki mean when she replies "I took all of them" I mean Shun was given the poisons so he could kill himself right? But they didn't work because his subconsciousness detoxified them. What does it all have to do with Saki? Will be really helpful if someone can explain. Also I watched it subbed if it helps. I agree. This didn't make any sense to me. What were they talking about? Someone explain please |
insan3priest said: I didn't really like it, i mean I can tell there was a good story here but the visuals and art style used really hurt my experience. To me, this episode would have been much more effective if it was played straight. Also, I feel like Shun didn't receive near enough characterization for me to feel sorry for him, though I did for Saki. I'm betting there is more to him in the books and probably their relationship receives more depth there. I have to agree with this. I felt almost no attachment to Shun. His character felt inconsistent and shallow. In fact, almost all of the characters do except for Saki. The art is okay, but the awkward poses and shots made the scene feel very silly. |
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| Shun deserved it. If he really loved SakI he'd have asked her out instead of going fagboy mode Saki remains best character: I feel bad for her, but Im still glad that boring ass shun prick is dead so she can find a new love interest. I still have absolutely no idea where the plot is going, but it's fun to watch and Im curious to know how this world really works. I want more information and I want a goal. |
MintPanda said: insan3priest said: I didn't really like it, i mean I can tell there was a good story here but the visuals and art style used really hurt my experience. To me, this episode would have been much more effective if it was played straight. Also, I feel like Shun didn't receive near enough characterization for me to feel sorry for him, though I did for Saki. I'm betting there is more to him in the books and probably their relationship receives more depth there. I have to agree with this. I felt almost no attachment to Shun. His character felt inconsistent and shallow. In fact, almost all of the characters do except for Saki. The art is okay, but the awkward poses and shots made the scene feel very silly. I totally agree with both. It didn't invoke any emotion in me and I wouldn't say I'm dense, just that it was very melodramatic without proper characterization first. They weren't developed enough for me to care about them. What's more, that Saki bitch is pissing me more and more with each following episode. However, I must say that the world, history, Cantus system and the overall story is marvelously done and engrossing. BTW why isn't this tagged as shoujo? |
| Between the adult world and the world of kids, there, Holyland exists. |
| epic episode! pure darkness. Too bad for shun. that was a sad episode. |
| Interesting episode that really explained a lot of things and helps us understand why their society is the way it is. What I don't get is why the director insisted on having all those of booty shots of Saki. They were distracting and hurt the poignancy of the scenes. |
| "Perhaps there is a universal, absolute truth. Perhaps it justifies every question. But that's beyond the reach of these small hands." Mamoru Oshii There is a cult of ignorance (...) nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that “my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge.” Isaac Asimov |
insan3Inquisitor said: Also, I feel like Shun didn't receive near enough characterization for me to feel sorry for him, though I did for Saki. Yeah, he really could have used more characterization. He had a lot of potential but it feels a little bit wasted; on the other hand, killing a main character this early seems kind of like a good story choice as well, so I dunno. I actually loved the art direction this episode, however. In fact, the art made the last third of the episode much more enjoyable than I think it would have been otherwise. So surreal and beautiful. One thing I don't get is what made Shun turn into a karmic demon but not other really gifted PK users. Like that dude from the last episode who's supposedly the strongest PK user? The guy who could split the earth in half if he wanted to? The way I was understanding Shun's explanation, it sounds like the amount of "power leaked out from the subconscious" is proportionate to the amount of "power" one has in general. Too much PK results in an inability to control one's subconscious, the little situation with Shun happens as a result. Great episode in any case. |
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| This episode is not as good as everyone say it is. |
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ExTamplier said: This episode is not as good as everyone say it is. Yeah. Shun didn't get any screentime and I was just watching this ep like "just end it already" hopefully they won't drag the grief for a couple of episodes |
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| I liked this episode a lot. Ok, she could say less times "Shuuuuun" and maybe do something, but in general it was great. |
| So Shun is dead. At last. |
"I have been wielding a blade since before your were swimming around your father's scrotum." - Kurou |
| Oh damn things got really really dark quickly. shun's death was sad but necessary, can't wait for some character development for Saki and the others now. But I never expected one of them to die so early on.. :'( |
| Impressive episode and, personally, the best one so far. Actually, it was simply epic in every possible way. Stunning visuals and superb OST to perfectly match dark atmosphere. |
| Poor Subaru and Shun :/ Shun not being able to control it anymore, destroying himself to save Saki. Mentions he always loved her, but that was kinda obvious, especially trying to fight it while he was having a relationship with Satoru. |
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| I felt like Saki was sitting on my face while listening to Shun talk. |
| This episode was awful, as the quality has dropped significantly. They've been shoving Saki's ass into my face every 10 seconds, plus this slow pointless talking, and drama... arrrr I'm dropping this if continues |
| in ep 10 there was a different director ^^ it is known that this ep has a very bad quality in animation .. |
| My favorite quotes from animes: Those who seek miracles will never experience one. The hand of salvation only extends to people who try to make miracles happen. - Ef a tale of melodies. I destroy worlds. I create worlds. - Code geass We are humans. - Shinsekai yori 100 push-ups, 100 sit-ups, 100 squats, and a 10km run EVERY SINGLE DAY!!! - One punch man |
| I just realized... this anime looks a lot like Casshern Sins. |
| I like those colorful artistic things. I still think that they should stick to the dark themes they did in the first 5 episodes. Great Episode. |
| Wasn't a huge fan of the animation but I guess it worked in the context. Goodbye Subaru and Shun :( |
| that was a dark episode. Reminded me a lot of of Madoka's Magic. |
| Fuck, death of pets - especially dogs - always gets to me. Poor Subaru T_T Poor Shun, too, of course, but loyalty of dogs never fails to move me for some reason. Awesome episode, full of feels and revelations. I also kinda pity Satoru now, it seems Shun was with him solely to forget about Saki. It makes sense, considering how rudely he ignored her even though they were getting along so well before. |
| The explanation was good but I was wondering the whole time how she even knew where to go to find him? |
 It's an entirely different kind of flying, altogether! It's an entirely different kind of flying. |
| Interesting about Cantus leaking and how Karma demons are created, but I wasn't invested in Saki and Shun's relationship to feel anything for the drama. As a result the episode felt a bit long and dragged out. |
| Not sure why everyone kept saying this episode was amazing. It was alright. It did what it set out to do, wasn't bad at all. But nothing extraordinary. Which is fine. The reception is just confusing me a bit. It certainly didn't help that the opening sequence with Saki walking through the forest finding Shun confused the hell out of me. What on earth were those white things that kept coming up from the ground? Why was Shun at first being shown as a figure inside a tree? Was that his cantus causing this atmospheric change? Doesn't cantus only affect physical things, not how the environment is perceived by someone? What is the in-universe explanation for that scene making any sense? |
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| Whats so great about this episode? I kinda liked the gloomy atmosphere though :3 3.2/5 |
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| Okay... this episode is just out of place. So Shun always loved Saki? Wat. Then why you went full yaoi with Satoru? Also Shun was never really stand out as a character. The only moment I liked him was when he made that rape face in the previous episode. Then he died out like that? If he's not a plot device, then I don't know what he is. We just spent a whole episode on a character that this anime viewer's probably don't care about because he was never really is a character. |
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| Ugh.....boooooooooooring |
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| So just why was his subconscious leaking...and why would the adults get rid of everyone in his neighborhood... man I want them to get to the heart of this conspiracy already. |
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Shigure said: So the story of the boy who was in solitude referred to Shun. What a mind blowing and emotional episode. It was kinda obvious in a way from the start, since he was the so called genious of the village. Great episode, alot is explained, makes sense and seeing the consequences so directly and then again cause and effect, poor Subaru, and that fucking cat. They look so dumb but they my god, such speed, but then again, that is no excuse, how can these assholes kill so many cantus users, I mean you just need to use your cantus of the kitty and twist is body. I can see their furtive behavior can be the cause but still, Saki first meets that cat, keeps staring like stupid waiting for the asshole to get a bit on her, why not just use cantus right way?! I would understand if these tainted cats were imune or resistent to Cantus, but they clearly are not. Unlogical BS. |
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Shigure said: So the story of the boy who was in solitude referred to Shun. What a mind blowing and emotional episode. One card is now open, we need more revelations Best episode so far, after 9 episode of WTF IS GOING ON, at last one clue has been given. |
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