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| What's this? Aria instilling genuine fear and anxiety in me? Am I in an alternate universe? Haha, I was expecting some sort of cop-out like the woman being an actual good hearted human being, and the episode ends in an Aesop like "don't judge a book by its cover." I was very pleasantly surprised indeed. If I were Akari, I would have had a heart attack and died on the spot. XD |
| wth is this horror or relaxing after all xD meh,overall it was an ok episode,not awesome... 3/5 |
Sayonara,papa! "Just how a mirror reflects you,people will also reflect your heart." ~Athena Glory,Aria "Whatever happens,happens" ~Spike Spiegel's thoughts on dying(Cowboy Bebop) |
| Akari survived T_T I was scared for her life, I knew there's 3 seasons Aria, but I just feared for her life. Guess I've bonded with the character Akari more than I thought I did. Watching this episode made me realize jsut how much I really care for/adore the character Akari.T_T Thank god Cait Sith is there to save her. I thought the woman in black is just a mourner... I thought that this is going to be a fake scare episode, but as soon as she grabbed Akari's arm, claim that she want Akari to be with her forever, then talk about how they are "friends" while slowly losing half her face made me spit my coffee. Wanna hug and protect Akari so much. T_T F*cking evil supernatural being, stay away from sweet Akari. Can't take seeing her scared and tired like that. Overall, this episode is not as strong as most of Aria the Natural, but this episode is special in it's own way. |
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| Okay this episode came without warning. I'm not easily spooked but this ep creeps me out a little. Still I love it! <3333 |
| Never in a million minute I would have guessed such an episode. It was really scary, and all I wanted to do was to have some relax after a tired day. and things got worse since I was alone in my place, and watched this one just around 1 am. I am not watching ARIA for relaxation anymore. (just kiddin' ARIA is LOVE) Ara~ Ara~ Loved it when Alicia-san said "Oh, so that's what happened!" |
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| lol'd, it actually frightened me a little, especially since it's late right now... but it was cute when Akari was snuggling with Cat Sith.. Whenever they tell stories that seem impossible, it always happens to Akari.. this was a good episode :] |
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| i think i'm loving aria more >_< i never though that aria has this kind of episode, indeed was quite scary. and thanks caith sith for saving our akari ♥ |
Moonfrost said: HOLY MOTHERFOKER I WAS SUPRISED TO SEE A DIFFERENT KIND OF ARIA EPISODE. THIS EPISODE IS NOT THE USUAL EPISODE THAT YOU SEE IN ARIA. IT CAUGHT ME OFFGUARD MAN FUCKKK. I HATE HORROR KINDS MAN, IT FREAKS ME OUT. :( This one was lovely even though it was kind of scary. Few things I loved in this episode were: 1. The ghost story Aika told to Akari. After Akari saw the black-dressed woman in the beginning and Aika told the story, I knew this is going to be a scary episode. 2. Akari going home very late at night. After I saw the setting I was like "OHH FUCK AKARI IS GOING TO GET SPRITIED AWAY FUCK." 3. The cats knew what's appening so probably the reason why they all gather is to inform Cait Sith about it. 4. The woman riding on Akari's boat. Man Akari could have denied her request but Akari's too kind to do that. 5. The graveyard island. I thought that woman was just an ordinary person that wanted to visit the graveyard but WTF SHE GRABBED AKARI'S ARM AND LATER ON SHOWED THAT SHE HAS NO FACE WTFFF. 6. The best moment was Cait Sith's appearance. Oh how happy I was after I saw him. I now know Cait Sith likes Akari. THOSE EYES WERE JUST HORRIFYING. ALL HAIL CAIT SITH. I'm starting to think Cait Sith likes Akari. Who knows they might be together someday and Akari would become the cat queen, lol. Very good and lovely episode. It's good to see a different type of Aria episode. And that says a guy, who has a avatar with Alucard from "Hellsing", which in every episode is being flowed hundred litres of blood.. |
| あらあら。。。 |
| I laughed when Alice scared Akari. Nice. Was even kinda creepy. 5/5. Oh, also, maybe it's just me, but it was kinda dissapointing for me that that woman just run away from Keito Sito. I WANTED A FREAKIN' BATTLE! |
| あらあら。。。 |
| I'm just impressed at how well this was put together. If Sato had decided to direct horror anime instead of slice-of-life, I get the feeling he would have done just as well, if not better. |
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That Ghost story actually happen! Akari was really in big trouble.. Good thing that Cait Sith showed up at the right time to save Akari. Vitka_Lynx said: That indeed was an awesome Entrance!A most unexpected episode! And this moment just made my brains explode! |
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| It isn't that far fetched of an episode really. Akari is sensitive to these sort of things and attracted something dangerous to her. But it still has a happy ending and shows that Cait Sith is the boss of Neo-Venice and no one threatens his beloved? undine. I just hoped Alicia would have gotten at least a little mad at her, but maybe she saw that she is scared and had already learned her lesson from the ordeal. |
| What with this episode ? A scary and dangerous moment in Aria ? Wooohoooo. Cait Sith. This cat is awesome. The way he saved Akari truly relieved me. |
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| Cait Sith is so boss. And yeah, Akari is almost too nice for this world, Aqua might not be a colony devoid of danger after all. |
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| Caith sith to the rescue! But lol to know that her story was right :p Nice and mysterious episode ^^ |
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Beatnik said: This episode would have been better if the lady in black were a dominatrix and had a bloody battle with Akari ontop of a gondola culminating in a stake (broken paddle) through the lady's neck, causing her to fall into the water and sink to its watery depths with a look of disbelief on her beautifully scarred face... Or failing that, at least have Alicia slap Akari across the face after her explanation of where she had been that night, followed by "ARA!? You expect me to believe that!? Get out of my sight! Ara!" I wish you'd write this show.. |
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| Cait Sith is a bro. Really good episode. PseudoJord said: I was expecting some sort of cop-out like the woman being an actual good hearted human being, and the episode ends in an Aesop like "don't judge a book by its cover". Same, this was a surprise. After this I kinda want to have tons of cats and take care of them, maybe someday they will return the favor :D |
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| Would never have expected anything resembling horror from Aria, the most heartwarming anime ever! I'm usually ok with horror, but I let my guard down when im watching Aria, so this ep definitely creeped me out. Mild horror is a lot more terrifying when you're expecting heartwarming, and watching it alone at 3 in the morning in the dark. (Horray for my first post~) |
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| Whoa, I wasn't expecting such a dark side to Aria...this was probably the first time Akari was actually in danger, good thing Caith Sith saved her, her attitude towards cats paid off. Alicia believed her story way too easily though (unless she herself had similar experiences). Very good episode 5/5. |
| It's okay Akari you're safe now ;_; Seeing Akari scared/sad was too much after getting to know her personality after all these episodes. She's one of those girls you just want to take care of for the rest of your life As I saw the veil slowly going over the woman's face I was like "FUUUUUUUU!!!!!!!" haha On a side note, while I like the relaxing nature the show is usually in, the episodes which have more supernatural elements/involving Cait Sith are definitely the more engaging ones |
HybridMBLAug 15, 2013 11:23 PM
| Scary!!! >.< |
| Hmm, I was surprised to see an episode of this nature in Aria. It certainly took me off guard and was a nice break from the usual. |
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| OOoooo quite a different episode! Nice horror-esque ep, Akari was in danger this time o.o! Cats to the resuceee. Aria sencho was so cute :3 |
| I knew the lady wasn't alive.. I recently saw a anime where the characters were dead and you didn't find out until the end, but their lack of shadows gives it away, if you noticed, so since then i always check for the shadow factor:3 |
| I loved this episode soo much, so glad that I started watching Aria it's an amazing series so far and if it only gets better I can't wait to see what's next. This episode though wow, it was something different for sure and so very enjoyable. Cait Sith :D I just love it when Cait Sith appears though when he saved Akari that was truly amazing :D |
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| Cait Sith to the rescue! I knew Akari was going to get spirited away (attempted lol) but it was still creepy. Alice is right, Akari attracts a lot of supernatural things. I wonder if we'll ever get a horror spin-off. Aqua's an interesting setting :p |
"May those who accept their fate be granted happiness." "May those who defy their fate be granted glory." |
| Aika telling that ghost story to Akari lol. Akari gives a ride to that lady and somehow Cait Sith is at the braveyard. Wonder if he likes Akari or likes her caring personality. |
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| Super Kitty to the rescue! |
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| Silly ghost, didn't you know that that girl is protected? |
| This was creepy as hell. I love the direction and angles in these supernatural episodes of Aria. The animation was also very smooth and detailed during the running scene in the graveyard. Wonder how many Gondoliers that ghost spirited away, or maybe this was one of the rare instances because Akari easily attracts supernatural phenomena. |
| Ah man, I didn't expect this episode. Not at all. Cat Sith to save the day, Akari reall is everyone's beloved. On a side-note, Akatsuki has a serious rival now Alicia's reaction to Akari's story could use more work, but man it was an terrifying episode. |
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| I love how Alicia didn't even question Akari's story. Lol. That's exactly how she would respond. These last few episodes have been pretty good. 5/5 |
| I knew he was going to rescue her! This episode was quite amazing. |
| That scary vibe :O Beautiful scenery nonetheless, hard to believe that there can be some suspense and action in Aria! Enigmatic Cait Sith always surprises me.. |
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| 9999/10 I've finally came to like Cat guy. I started liking him when he appeared in that mirage bar during very hot day. Now whe was very nice and hugged Akari. Kawaiiii *__________* |
| Damn Aria can be a lot more scary than many suspense/horror stuff out there T___T. I'm usually not scared by ghost stories but I really expected it to turn into a nice encounter as usual. |
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| Didn't see this coming. |
But it's important to remember that a movie review is subjective;it only gives you one person's opinion. http://www.classzone.com/books/lnetwork_gr08/page_build.cfm?content=analyz_media&ch=30 It doesn't matter if you like LoGH,Monster etc.If you are a jobless or college/school dropout living in your mom basement, you are still an unintelligent loser. Taste in anime does not make you a better person.If elitist don't exist, casual pleb and shit taste also don't exist. |
| That episode was definitely surprising. I just wanted comfies and only got the chills from the danger. Witnessing the first malicious/dangerous character in the show was something I did not want to experience but I'm glad I did because it was a good change of pace. Had a feeling those types of characters probably already existed in the world but was just never highlighted. I seriously thought the women in black would not take Akari away but then she attempted to spirit her away at the island, eee gad. Did not want. Now I get the horror appeal to spiriting away. Akari got so lucky in knowing Cait Sith, oh man. Cait Sith probably knew of the crazy shenanigans this women in black was doing. Maybe Cait Sith and his gang experienced this type of thing happening time and time again with other Undines/Gondola rowers. Considering they're connected to the gondola companies it would make sense to know of this women in black. Explains how Cait Sith could just appear in that graveyard area so quickly. It could also explain how this 'rumor' came to be quite so accurate because those telling this rumor got saved from Cait Sith and company right before they got taken away. |
| Dammit Aang-chan, what are you thinking, get back to your body at least try to airbend!?! Though seriously, why the hell does all this weird crap happen around Akari? |
| Nothing can happen until you swing the bat. |
| Cait Sith, I finally accept you as a great character of this anime, good job! Akari was stupid as always, even after knowing what will happen if she lets that woman on her gondola, she went and did it! |
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| Awww.. That was scary! And cute! Because of that Cait Sith hug xD |
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| Goddamn, that graveyard scene was scoopy as fuck. I got goose bumps when Cait Sith appeared, such powerful moment. BruceLad said: Never trust a hitchhiker, especially a woman in black. This guy here knows what he's talking about. |
| I like how Alicia accepted Akari's story without blinking an eye. |
| 5/5 That is creepy, seriously....for a moment i thought Aria became a horror anime or something. |
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