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| Another fantastic episode. It's amazing how much these characters that only appear in one episode develop in 20 minutes. They don't feel like one-demensional characters, which is what makes these last 3 episodes so great. That's including the themes, metaphors and clever but sparse use of dialouge...I could go on for a while could I? Chase scene at the beginning was hilarious. A quote from the Ep 3 thread... AnimusNathan said: That big forehead guy is a great character. Sure on the surface it seems like he's superficial and is only helping Kaiba(who he thinks is Chroniko) because he's sexually attracted, but he hasn't raped her or anything that we know of, which makes me think he's actually a good guy on the inside. After this episode I'd have to agree. Vanilla really is only helping Kaiba because of his current body, but it looks like he isn't doing anything horrible to 'her', like rape. Looks more like giving her food and attention to me. xD |
BlueYoshi said: Another fantastic episode. It's amazing how much these characters that only appear in one episode develop in 20 minutes. They don't feel like one-demensional characters, which is what makes these last 3 episodes so great. That's including the themes, metaphors and clever but sparse use of dialouge...I could go on for a while could I? And its why Kaiba shouldnt be some plot-driven show like some people want. The reason why we love it is because of these 'episodic' tales. You're right BlueYoshi, in 20 minutes we get really compelling characters, relationships and glimpses into this future world, with no crappy exposition, or generic man-on-a-mission type hijinks. The main character's predicament isnt the point of the show, its merely a trigger to send him across the galaxy so we can see all different manners of living in this anime's universe. I'm reminded of this thread I made about episodic anime. Post in it if anyone has more thoughts! |
BeatnikJul 30, 2008 12:58 PM
"I'm starting to think mal is run by Xinil generating electricity on a bicycle." - idklol |
| it took me some time to recover from the story of the grandmother. it melted my heart. I'm starting to like this anime XD |
| "The important part is to have a big heart" wow..this ep really moved me. So deep and somewhat philosophical. The last one was more moving because it was a bit tragic, but this one had a different sort of an impact... Kayro said: cyruz said: Very nice episode, I enjoyed it from the beginning to the end. Same here. Man, why does Kaiba has to always have such depressing endings (I'm talking about the grandsons death) =( They didnt show them die. I thought they were being thrown back to the lighthouse planet :S |
| "...our faces marked by toil, by deceptions, by success, by love; our weary eyes looking still, looking always, looking anxiously for something out of life, that while it is expected is already gone – has passed unseen, in a sigh, in a flash – together with the youth, with the strength, with the romance of illusions.” - Joseph Conrad ('Youth') |
| Beautiful episode. The atmosphere of the anime is amazing, and becomes more and more fascinating with each episode. |
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| I must agree that episode 3 was better. This episode was sort of aiming for the same emotional strings, and no way you're going to top episode 3 in that department. As to what Beatnik said above me, I think there is a distinction to be made between shows that are episodic and shows with an underlying plot but 1-episode story arks. This show is clearly going somewhere, Mushishi or Aria would be more of an episodic show. I think a truly episodic show is limited in depth. Even the best ones like mushishi can only go as deep as you can take 1 episode (which is deeper than a lot of plot-focused shows, amazingly enough). But I digress, I loved this episode even if the last one was better. This series is still ace. |
| “Money can't buy dere” |
| such a sad ending :-(...this is on the verge of becoming a masterpiece 5/5 |
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) |
| This series is really interesting... pretty sad, too. At first it came off as trippy and strange, but I'm starting to see it's serious side. I love the way memories are conveyed as a library. I like how the grandma's repressed memories about grandpa dying were clamped shut. Cool metaphor. The moment the clamp broke and the book flew open was pretty powerful. |
| Another beautiful episode. The storytelling about the old couple is simply amazing and heart-moving. Didn't cry but it made me smile esp. the scene where they showed the flowers growing under their grave. The ending with the grandchildren was kinda sad indeed. And I like the way this series takes an episodic approach while undergo plot developments. |
| That girly run of Kaiba gets me every time :p |
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| Such a sad episode. I love Kaiba's melancholic atmosphere... |
| This episode was good, especially the story of Grandma and Grandpa. But more importantly, the short flashback at the end of the episode seemed to show more of Kaiba's past. I'm curious what happens next. |
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| Wanted to cry when we were going through the grandmother's memories. TT____TT |
| Another good episode. |
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| Shit. The way the show symbolises death and loneliness is extremely effective. That conversation between the two grand parents hit home. First 2 episodes = pretty good. 3 & 4 = FUCK. FEELS. Hooked. |
| Not as good as the last episode but still quite interesting, especially that ending with the flashback. |
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| Why didn't the sheriff remember the hippo even after seeing him and talking to him? That's not a face you forget. Especially considering how much he was chasing him. |
PolyphemusAug 2, 2013 2:48 PM
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| The art direction took a small hit in this episode. The narrative still seems pretty weak.. The world is the most interesting part for me |
| [25/04/14 4:04:39 PM] Skitzo: doujins have deep psychological undertones about the sexual intrigue of human behavior |
| That was so sad :( People keep dying every episode, I wonder if there is a theme or deeper meaning behind each death |
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| Damn first the Grandma goes after all that then the grandkids also died?! It just gets more depressing as it goes. |
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RediceRyan said: Another good episode. |
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| another sad episode, though this one was at least a bit bittersweet. I really don't mind that the main plot is moving slowly (only revealing bits and pieces of Kiaba's memory her and there) as long as it all comes together in the end. |
| Another brilliant episode. Shows like these are restoring my faith in anime |
| finally a scene with Neiro~ |
| That running in the beginning... I could've easily watched a full episode of it. |
| Couldn't help sobbing. That treasure part was just beautiful. I'm still tearing up. Looking forward to Kaiba's memories. |
| Wherever Kaiba goes he always find sad stories :( Another good episode. Looks like some memories can be restored thanks to certain elements, which can be objects or phrases. The story could be slow, I'm not gonna deny that. But if there are more episodes like this or the third one, with sub-plots and some hints of the main story near the end, I'm going to be ok. |
♪♪ All you touch and all you see is all your life will ever be ♪♪  |
| Another pointless episode trying to get feels out of me with bad comedy and little plot development. Meh. |
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| Kaiba always manage to destroy me emotionally somehow. It wasn't as sad as the previous episode, but still very good. |
| This episode proved to me that the world-building in this anime is phenomenal. Great Episode.l |
| Wow, i just have no words...it's one moving story after another, and as this happens, the idea of the world that we get it's each time more sinister. Grandma's story was certainly a very touching one; and the grandkids missing the bigger picture on the smallest things was a really good key message. I find the whole 'anyone can access your memory database' to be both terrifying and fascinating. |
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gswelcome said: Another pointless. ...comment, yours is what's pointless... also funny you think the point is comedy. |
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Seyfert said: gswelcome said: Another pointless. ...comment, yours is what's pointless... also funny you think the point is comedy. Honored that you took the time to respond to a comment over two years old. Don't recall this episode that well any longer but I'm sure the point wasn't comedy at all just an attempt to give it a little spice. Or perhaps it was unintentional comedy. Just recall plotless pretentiousness. Sorry if a differing opinion is pointless for you though but some people have them. |
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gswelcome said: Honored that you took the time to respond to a comment over two years old. Don't recall this episode that well any longer but I'm sure the point wasn't comedy at all just an attempt to give it a little spice. Or perhaps it was unintentional comedy. Just recall plotless pretentiousness. Sorry if a differing opinion is pointless for you though but some people have them. And yet you respond to the comment, going to reply to this one too? also muh opinions is always a lame excuse. |
| me during this episode: aww is she repressing her emotions? nooo dont blame yourself grandma awww best spot for their grave |
| Another good episode and the ending part finally reveal something to us. |
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| My favorite part was the "circle of life" talk from the grandma. How we tend to look for the big things in front of us and never stop to appreciate the little things around us that we often take for granted. It reminded me of the more heartwarming and bittersweet episodes of Courage the Cowardly Dog. I also liked where her true memories were stored. I have a penchant for secret compartments and the like. |
| A good author leaves the audience enough material to be satisfied with, yet yearning for more. |
| It is interesting that the memory box is considered a treasure, just like this program. Memories are painful and we forget them, which always makes things worse. This is made worse by the fact that the hippocampus has lost its memory. It was nice to see him get his memory back at the end. |
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| This episode made me cry... The fact that papy has died, just for a flower for his beloved... And the two brothers, who died together :( |
| I don't think Vanilla cares for his job much, outside of the complementary gun. |
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