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| Brilliant episode. It kept with the soothing slow pace, while adding an interesting story, and creating mystery with the new group. This episode alone boosted my rating of it from 7 to 9, and from 3rd best this season to 1st... |
llamabenApr 29, 2010 9:25 PM
| The ending scene did a through job confusing me. So basically Masa just had to fail so they could succeed in the kidnapping? Decent episode. |
| :O 5/5 I love masa. |
| Very, very good. The ending kinda killed the mood though xD It's optimistic. |
| Wait, what was going on in the ending? It was unrelated to the rest of the plot, right? (Like... a flashback or something?) Anyway, Masa should stand up to Yaichi a bit more. If he doesn't want to be involved, say so, otherwise Yaichi will just do what he likes. Which is what he did in this ep. Masa just accepted it, even though he was clearly uncomfortable. Obligatory: NEEDS MOAR MASA/YAICHI ACTION |
| I thought the flashback in the end is Yaichi's past but i don't know.. |
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| Wait. What? I don't really know, but something about this is kind of interesting xD |
| Protip: I don't really check the forums anymore, so if you want something, take it on my profile. Is it time for my long-awaited return to the forums? щ(ﾟДﾟщ) Nope™, probably not. |
Laevantein said: I thought the flashback in the end is Yaichi's past but i don't know.. I also think it's part of Yaichi story. Kidnappers were new people, mentioning mother's hatred and caretaking servant fits perfectly. That would explain why he became kidnapper. |
| This anime is simply artfully done. Love it. |
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| this show is always a much needed change of pace. |
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| This was a very interesting episode despite its slowness. |
 In every age, in every place, the deeds of men remain the same. |
| The plot is slowly developing, and characters are growing on me. I have not a single complain about this episode. Watching this show is like taking a nap. That's why it's so awesome. |
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| awesome episode :D awesome pace and awesome atmosphere :D nice ending.. tho its kinda confusing >< |
| I like this anime more and more each episode. I like how the flash backs from the past and the present are linked. |
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| That last scene confused the hell out of me. It doesn't help when all the characters look really similar... Other than that, I'm loving this. The pace is just right, it feels great and I don't actually need any plot. Just keep it like this. |
| If Yaichi is the name of the servant who betrayed him why does he go now by the same name? So is Yaishi is in the business of kidnapping to help these kids or just revenge from his past? |
| Wow, i'm really starting to like this show. The "New Guy" thing is starting to bug me, though... I don't know what it is, but I just really hate when the protagonist is the new guy in a criminal organisation. It bugs me here, it bugged me in Black Lagoon, and it really pissed me off in Eureka Seven. Still, it's liveable. I mean, Masa is clearly a lot more likeable than Renton, as Yaichi is to Holland. Even if Masa isn't as surprisingly impressive as Rock was. |
| Yeah, I'm gonna go ahead and assume that was a flahback of Yaichi. Good episode, needs to speed up a little. |
| Gozaru. |
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| Wow Masa is a genius.....I meant Yaichi really genius,He use Masawithout letting him know he is being used.And Yaichi's face and personality is really suited for Kidnapping. Why izzit why felt that Masu is being fooled being their member LOL.....really funny when he is fooled .. I am shock when they bring the story from episode one,the brat with a maple scar on his back...I wonder will he return to Yaichi after knowing the truth?? (somehow i think he will be the Antagonist of this story) |
MorningGloryMay 3, 2010 3:28 AM
| Whoa, this was awsome, a lot happened and I'm a little bit confused by the end but it was awsome :D ~I have to watch it again to fully understand~ 5/5 |
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| Another good episode. But, i'm kinda feel sorry for Masa, he's being tricked over and over again XD. |
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| garbage, almost fell asleep. |
| good ep poor masa u.u |
Hipster said: garbage, almost fell asleep. It's a very mature series. I don't expect this to appeal to everyone. But I do envision more adults watching this though.... |
bla bla bla The endless debate between fans and haters. At one point, after spending a lot of time on MAL, you just realize it's totally pointless.Niko-kun said: On MAL, everyone who has used the lame rating system becomes a critic and an intellectual by default, haven't you heard? |
| Yay for the plot starting to bloom XDD!! |
| I like how lazily the plot develops in the show. It sets the mood and gets you into a comfort zone. I also like the art style of the show. It helps set the mood too. I gave this episode a 5/5 because you get to learn a lot more about Yaichi. I think he took the name because it sounded like someone who would do a kidnapping. |
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| Until this episode I wasn't too sure about this series, but now I'm really getting into it. For me it was the first episode where I didn't even recognize that the pace was slow, because I was so captivated. Looking forward to more! |
| I probably regret this post by now. |
| I wonder why I put this anime on hold for so long.. it's actually pretty good. :> |
Optime olere occisum hostem! |
MaxCrazy7 said: If Yaichi is the name of the servant who betrayed him why does he go now by the same name? So is Yaishi is in the business of kidnapping to help these kids or just revenge from his past? That'd explain the maple leaf connection. Though Yaichi would be one damaged man if that were the case. |
Athena said: MaxCrazy7 said: If Yaichi is the name of the servant who betrayed him why does he go now by the same name? So is Yaishi is in the business of kidnapping to help these kids or just revenge from his past? That'd explain the maple leaf connection. Though Yaichi would be one damaged man if that were the case. I think so too, but I'm still pretty confusing. Very cool series. Glad I finally started it. |
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| Holy shit, that's a good episode. I was about to drop it, but that is a damn good episode. |
K0S-M0S said: Gozaru. <3 wow! this show is getting more and more awesome each episode. I feel sorry for Yaichi, if he's truly the kid from the flashback. |
| Have no Idea whats going on.. somehow the story becomes dull, better be good next episode~ |
| So relaxing yet so dark. Such a good show. |
Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated.~ |
| Another relaxing trip... it was cool to see the flashback scene & learn where the idea behind the 'five leaves' came from. |
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| Mmm, I didn't really understood the ending and who the kidnapped guy was. But it seem interresting. I like how Yaichi is literally playing with Masa xD That guy that encounter Masa at the dango store seem to hide something. I cracked up when Take offered cakes to Masa :P |
| «Time is passing so quickly. Right now, I feel like complaining to Einstein. Whether time is slow or fast depends on perception. Relativity theory is so romantic. And so sad.» - Kurisu Makise a.k.a. The Zombie |
| So, either the flashback story is of one kid whom Yaichi 'betrayed' as part of another kidnapping jobs; or the kid who 'died' to become 'Ichi' Yaichi the 2nd. Interesting. (Daifuku envy.) |
currycurryMay 31, 2014 6:08 PM
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| Quite lovely episode, with some interesting development so let's see what's next. |
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| Interesting episode. I'm leaning towards thinking this was a glimpse at Yaichi's past, because it seems to me that this was a continuation of of the very beginning of the first episode. Could be showing a kid he betrayed, but I think the kid was him. |
| "Yes, I have been deprived of emotion. But not completely. Whoever did it, botched the job." - Geralt of Rivia |
| Ending is very sad I like the way the MC is developing thus far, it's taking an interesting route |
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| The flashback in the end just confirms that masa needs protecting. he has no luck. |
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| I had to rewatch the beginning of the first episode to know what the heck this episode's ending was all about. Completely forgot the servant's name was Yaichi, I guess the "Yaichi" we know now is using his name for some reason. As for Masa, grow a dam pair already jeez dude. Just lets everyone step over his pride like nothing. |
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| This weak willed excuse for a samurai gets discouraged by a little kid. What's wrong with him, what a wimp. |
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