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| Pretty obvious, it's kinda stupid that they even put it in the opening as well (apparently not so obvious to some) so it was more just expecting when he'd die. I wonder how they'll continue now. |
| Lol a lot of posts here saying it's stupid and whatnot, those are funny. I didn't like the sudden time skip, it's inevitable, but could have handled it better. There were a few amazing moments in this episode, but overall it was okay. Edit: Mario looks so much like Sakuragi.. |
ToG25thBaamApr 14, 2014 2:50 AM
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| I really didn't expect Sakuragi to die... I wonder what's going to happen now. |
| Sakuragi :(.... I did not expect him to die so soon, I mean I had a feeling he was going to eventually, but not this early >_< |
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| Ok, like seriously...why did he have to die?! The show is really good but I find it hard to enjoy it with some kinda tear-jerker always hiding behind the corner. |
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| Awesome. Kinda like a less depressing version of Gurren Lagann episode 8 wherein the cool character gets together with the chick, but eventually dies. |
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| Damn such a tragic death! But now it's their time to for revenge! And man will it taste sweet! Let's see what's next but man I love it! |
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| Well, I suppose if this were real life, it's possible that people would mess up and die pathetically (since things don't always go as we perceive). But the way Anchan died wasn't even heroic.. just sad and a bit forced, I actually hoped for a better cause for his death but it since happened, I assume it will contribute to the development of the plot/characters. It's still disappointing and I hardly think I'll rate this higher than 9. Forced death is such a plot convenience :/ |
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| Why the **** I even started to watch this anime, when I already guess that my favouritecharacters are always going to die.. -.- I didn't expect this so soon, it was a shock. I wonder what is going to happen after they got their revenge. Mario remainds me too much about Sakuragi.. |
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NorikoW said: Well, I suppose if this were real life, it's possible that people would mess up and die pathetically (since things don't always go as we perceive). But the way Anchan died wasn't even heroic.. just sad and a bit forced, I actually hoped for a better cause for his death but it since happened, I assume it will contribute to the development of the plot/characters. It's still disappointing and I hardly think I'll rate this higher than 9. Forced death is such a plot convenience :/ It wasn't really that forced, he'd lost a lot of blood and wasn't thinking straight which is why he held the knife still. And also american soldiers were known to discriminate like that, any excuse to shoot the jap man, it's not set in the modern day remember. |
| Does anyone else need a doctor to confirm that someone without a head is dead? |
| You know you're a pathetic when you've sunk so low that you've turned into a person not even worth killing.. it's almost not even satisfying to kill Ishihara now better to let him rot like that And this really opens your eyes to see how prejudiced some of the american soldiers were to the japs back in the day, this depiction is pretty accurate. 6 men lighting up an injured, barely able to walk man like a jack-o lantern |
QansSep 14, 2014 5:00 AM
| Don't understand why he couldn't have dropped the knife. |
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| lol. Sakuragi gave Ishihara the letter hoping for a change of heart from the person who made his close friend suicide? Man, how shallow is your hatred Sakuragi? I get it that he's trying to be a nice guy, but that letter was the last thing that stopped the crazy doctor, and Ishihara from hurting Sakuragi's friends in the prison. Way to look after your friends, what the HELL are you thinking? |
| fuckers came in like " 'murica! BANG BANG" ;-; An-chan is dead; the year has passed and the others have already been released. I wonder what the second half is supposed to be about... |
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| Sakuragi's death felt very stupid imo. I understood that he was dazed by the loss of blood but still. It really did feel like he didn't have to die like that. Although I like everyone's new looks. |
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| Damn OP now you've got me all hyped for the second half. I didn't realize how quickly the inmates of 2-6 were going to get out of reformatory. I thought for sure this entire anime was going to take place in a prison. Can't wait to see what happens next! :) |
| Bro, y u die |
| Why are we still here? Just to suffer? Every night, I can feel my leg... and my arm... even my fingers. The body I've lost... the comrades I've lost... won't stop hurting... It's like they're all still there. You feel it, too, don't you? I'm gonna make them give back our past." |
| An-chan should of just dropped that knife.... |
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| Wait, am I rewatching Gurren Lagaan again? Because that's what this death felt like. It was sad yes, but seriously Sakuragi? You couldn't let go of a fucking knife? That's some straight up bullshit. I would've preferred if he just died of blood loss. Also, I don't know whether to fell pity or anger towards Ishihara at this point.. |
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| Why didn't he just drop the knife?? Even if he was in shock of being stabbed, if he wasn't trying to act all kakkoii and let Ishihara, someone how wanted to KILL him, get so close to him, he wouldn't have gotten stabbed in the first place! Sigh, I guess we'll just see where the story goes from here. |
| As I thought, Sakuragi can't survive forever. RIP Sakuragi. I hope Mario won't kill Ishihara, no need for more prison time. He is mentally dead anyway so it is not worth it. As for Sasaki I don't want the guys to kill him, instead they should destroy his whole reputation and make him suffer in prison for the rest of his life. |
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xfero said: I really didn't expect Sakuragi to die... I wonder what's going to happen now. Honestly how didn't you expect it? it's been foreshadowed in everything from the cover of this anime, the narrator and how the boys say their bro will never die. I didn't find his death tragic tbh because I expected it. Kinda stupid the way he died though when it could easily have been avoided. Though I'm interested now to see Mario step out of Bro's shadow and be his own man. |
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| I think that Bro's death seemed avoidable and stupid because the anime didn't explain well that the loss of blood meant he couldn't understand that they were going to shoot him> Maybe they should have included a POV shot where you can hear how muffled everyone's voice was or something? It seems that other people didn't log the loss of blood in their minds. I hope this doesn't pull a Death Note and go downhill once a main character dies. |
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| Sakuragi's death was done in a stupid way , maybe very stupid , it is unrealistic first of all Sakuragi wants to live , he WANTS , because of that he did not kill ishihara although he had the chance , and he gave him the note ( that was stupid also) so to think he go on and make a suicide that's not logical , and also the police shot him down they could have shot him in the legs preventing him from attacking them and thus they can deal with the situation. they wanted to kill a main character ? no problem but at least do it in a logical way. other than that an OK episode. Setsuko is so nice , and i like the new mario better. |
| WHY THE ********* Just tell me that the anime is still worth watching after this awkward moment :@ :'( ;'( |
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| I stalled this for ages and picked up recently, like I thought Sakuragi dies and in a less than intelligent fashion, too. That he was going to die had been telegraphed since episode 1 thanks to the OP that really made it way too obvious but I expected it to happen at a later point in time. Sakuragi's death was a tad forced. They should either have the MPs shoot or Ishihara stab him, having both is just overkill. I can't help feeling that the way he simply let himself be stabbed was plain dumb. Especially for a guy who was so willing to cling to life under extreme duress. This could have worked and ended with Sakuragi's death in a much more believable way if Sakuragi beat Ishihara into a pulp and then the MPs shot him dead. As for giving Ishihara Hagino's letter, that really rubbed me the wrong way. I understand what Sakuragi was trying to accomplish but the moment he realized that Ishihara was completely off his rocker it should have become clear that delivering the note would solve absolutely nothing. |
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| I had to check twice to make sure i didn't get to the last episode by accident....wuuut the f****ck?? Did they just kill the main character in episode 12? :o now i'm really intrigued 5/5 |
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| Wow I really dont like how he died because he wouldn't drop a knife. So he lives through all the torture and pain just to die like that? This episode seemed extremely rushed also, I was more angry then sad honestly. Post time skip Setsuko tho.... |
| I knew it :,(, really sad, I loved the song that played during his las words. I hope Mario doesn't kill Isihara, I mean, he already looks like its dead already. |
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| It's so hard to see Sakuragi not kill Ishihara or Sasaki. Dammit, it's so wrong to see him just die without getting a happy ending. I don't think I've ever hated a character in an anime more than Sasaki and Ishihara. I need to see them get their just desserts. Watched 12 episodes in one day, need to find time to marathon the rest of it XD. |
| I don't even feel sad for Sakuragi, fuck that idiot. And the other boys aren't better either, going to throw away their futures for petty revenge. gg. |
| his death annoyed me, just drop the fucking knife u retard |
| Stupid americans, they were afraid of a wounded boy with a knife when they had riffles. Lol, Sasaki wants to be mayor. Mario has to end Ishihara. |
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| Wow, i was not expecting Sakuragi to die, he was the most important charachter and died so early in the anime :o There will be 14 episodes without him, wtf?! I wonder what will happen by now, i´m kinda shocked of this death, i was like "please he´s not death right?"... I also think that this death could be better, like much more emotional to be honest. It was a surprise but not emotional enough to make someone to cry, as he deserved! I hope this anime do not downgrade, because by now it´s a solid 9/10 ! |
yousandroFeb 26, 2017 4:46 PM
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| Just as I for saw it he wasn't in the opening under the tree and The main picture of the anime he was at the top alone looking at the sky, I really looked forward to their reuniting under the tree were they carved their dreams. I don't get it what are the other five doing giving Sassaki that warning what is the meaning of this? I wish to see their deaths but one the other hand I don't want them to do the dirty jobs. |
| Sakuragi you big naive fool you! Well lets see how the others grow up after this. I like how they confronted Sasaki here. |
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| Really? This is how you're gonna kill the best character of the show? I was more like "Why?!" in that moment than sad. Why didn't they kill off Mario instead? Because apparently, he's still stupid and wants to throw away his freedom for revenge. |
Raccoon_CitizenFeb 26, 2017 2:02 PM
| So sad... If only the MPs had subtitles , then the japanese police wouldve stopped em from shooting Sakuragi ;-; I also dont think Sasaki's " fire" shout was in English so the MPs didnt shoot on his command. Sasaki for Mayor gives me the creeps. I can imagine if he does he would be visiting elementary schools to talk to children and espeically young boys... lemme just stop there. |
| REALLY? Thats how they decided to end it? This anime is the easiest drop of my life. Most retarded death i have ever seen, the japanese writer proved himself incapable of good storyline with this episode. |
| well that was just downright sad Sakuragi was killed off like that... why o why |
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| Sure it was a bit sad seeing Sakuragi die but was it really necessary though? Feeling kinda conflicted with how this ended up so far, don't know what to think of this show right now. |
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| Three issues I have with this show so far: One why is Sakuragi in jail? He didn't kill his mom or his dad so I don't see how he ended up there, two give the fucking note to the police you fucking idiot (that's the big one), three why didn't he drop the knife then, he could see it later why die now, even if he did go to the match he would bleed out by that time. also his death is idiotic. (Like I know some times police did that but still like) If they just didn't do these things or at least have Sakuragi die from bleeding to death as he walks to his match I would still have this show as a 9/10 or a 10/10 |
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