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IDex said: Lind_L_Tailor said: JESUS. FUCKING. CHRIST. Somebody FINALLY displays some genre-savviness. Well done, Doctor! It only took you, like, 30 deaths to draw together the OBVIOUS connection between the bite-marks and the people losing blood! Good job, you fucking idiot. Yeah since it makes perfect sense that everyone was killed by vampires! ofc! Anyone who thinks that vampires don't exist is a damn idiot. And because my granny died last week it must mean that my neighbour is a witch. /sarcasm Dumb fuck-.- Finally an anime that takes believable approach on supernatural stuff. IRL doctors wouldn't assume right away that something like this is caused by vampires. At least in last 500 years. Yeah I love the approach too. It took a paranoid teenager who had witnessed it and researched it to spark the flame in the Doc's head. Most people here don't seem to realise how the world works, fantasy becomes obselete/minimal in a job such as being a doctor that requires so much logic, he wouldn't have thought about it. I think this is part of the reason Shiki is my favorite anime this season - Its very western in its approach to everything, especially the vampires. When I say western, I mean it actually doesn't feel like an anime due to the lack of exaggeration outside of the character designs. I think the exaggeration works wonders for the vampires though, especially the little girl who looks plain creepy. |
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IDex said: Lind_L_Tailor said: JESUS. FUCKING. CHRIST. Somebody FINALLY displays some genre-savviness. Well done, Doctor! It only took you, like, 30 deaths to draw together the OBVIOUS connection between the bite-marks and the people losing blood! Good job, you fucking idiot. Yeah since it makes perfect sense that everyone was killed by vampires! ofc! Anyone who thinks that vampires don't exist is a damn idiot. And because my granny died last week it must mean that my neighbour is a witch. /sarcasm Dumb fuck-.- At what point did I say "They finally realised it was vampires"? I didn't. I said that it was obvious there was a connection between the bitemarks and the loss of blood. That's the only possible point of blood loss for any of them, and every single person shares this feature. In spite of that, nobody ever thought to draw the connection or even explore why there were bitemarks on EVERY. SINGLE. VICTIM. Dumbfuck. |
Lind_L_Tailor said: IDex said: Lind_L_Tailor said: JESUS. FUCKING. CHRIST. Somebody FINALLY displays some genre-savviness. Well done, Doctor! It only took you, like, 30 deaths to draw together the OBVIOUS connection between the bite-marks and the people losing blood! Good job, you fucking idiot. Yeah since it makes perfect sense that everyone was killed by vampires! ofc! Anyone who thinks that vampires don't exist is a damn idiot. And because my granny died last week it must mean that my neighbour is a witch. /sarcasm Dumb fuck-.- At what point did I say "They finally realised it was vampires"? I didn't. I said that it was obvious there was a connection between the bitemarks and the loss of blood. That's the only possible point of blood loss for any of them, and every single person shares this feature. In spite of that, nobody ever thought to draw the connection or even explore why there were bitemarks on EVERY. SINGLE. VICTIM. Dumbfuck. Don't be ridiculous. The doctor clearly knew there were bitemarks but couldn't figure out what could have caused them. If you were a doctor in real life under the same situation, you would most likely be sacked for even suspecting a phenomenon like vampires. The only reason he suspected it was due to Natsuno asking such a strange question that simply rang the bell in his mind. Although 6 episodes/sio many deaths in may be a bit too late, so I can understand the rage. You would have thought Natsuno would have mentioned it last episode at least, since it was in his face. EDIT: I misread you a bit too, he should have figured out the connection between the loss of blood and bitemarks a bit sooner. Still, he couldn't have been 100% sure. Just very close, enough for the thought of vampires to make him click. |
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| Ok.. they base it on that vampires never exist that's why the citizen only sees is as a medical problem. But finally a hint sparks Those kids at the ending scene was crazy, what can they do? lol |
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| I think If every doctor suspect a bite mark = vampire, I think doctor are not needed anymore because anyone also can do that. |
| So they let that strange idiot lie dead in the attic? I really didn't like him, but it seems he was right with thinking his family prefers his two younger siblings. |
| Natsuno looked like he'd come back from the dead himself xD |
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| All these arguments would hold more credibility if he hadn't accepted vampires quite so easily as soon as the idea actually occurred to him. |
Lind_L_Tailor said: All these arguments would hold more credibility if he hadn't accepted vampires quite so easily as soon as the idea actually occurred to him. I think the fact he mentions zombies and vampires shows he simply accepted there may be a phenomenon at work. He ended up just calling them the Risen right? He doesn't actually say they're vampires. |
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Psychodrake said: Lind_L_Tailor said: All these arguments would hold more credibility if he hadn't accepted vampires quite so easily as soon as the idea actually occurred to him. I think the fact he mentions zombies and vampires shows he simply accepted there may be a phenomenon at work. He ended up just calling them the Risen right? He doesn't actually say they're vampires. True, but this is more a case of Our Vampires Are Different. It doesn't matter what he called them, the point only really rests on whether or not he accepts the paranormal. |
Lind_L_Tailor said: Psychodrake said: Lind_L_Tailor said: All these arguments would hold more credibility if he hadn't accepted vampires quite so easily as soon as the idea actually occurred to him. I think the fact he mentions zombies and vampires shows he simply accepted there may be a phenomenon at work. He ended up just calling them the Risen right? He doesn't actually say they're vampires. True, but this is more a case of Our Vampires Are Different. It doesn't matter what he called them, the point only really rests on whether or not he accepts the paranormal. Yeah I can't argue with that little bit of inconsistency in the series, but we'd just have hit a wall if it wasn't done this way. It was nicely planned to have a town with an "Undead" myth. At least they aren't twilight vampires. |
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| I thought the way he "accepted" it was pretty normal actually, maybe it feels weird because he's a man of science and all but if it had been me I would have accepted it easily too. Dunno, but I think in the manga he took more time to think about it and actually didn't accept it at first, that's why he decided to test it out on Setsuko (?) *maybe thats why I thought it was normal for him lol xD*, but I'm not sure because I read that part a few months ago xD |
SoraKuroAug 23, 2010 9:32 PM
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| this gets more interesting, is that blood transfusion really gonna work? |
ilikeyouevenmore said: I have to agree with what you said it feels complete and natural when this show does it I myself was excited and shocked when the doctor figured out what was going on,on what i assume he knows what is going on.Usually when shows use communication breakdowns to move the plot, I find it frustrating. However, in this show, it seems very natural and realistic.... An isolated, small town, where everyone is very private would be a great place for vampires to set up shop. |
| Interestinggggg =o |
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| I like this show more and more with each episode. So nice to see a throwback to the more classic vampire tale rather than making them an object of beauty and romance. Natsuno pissed Megumi off now though so we will see what she does. Not looking forward to him meeting his undead friend either. |
| the doc finnaly has relized something |
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| Oh snap! The doctor's figuring it out! :D |
| This show has only grown better and better through every episode and I'm so happy watching its overall score in MAL rise. It def needs more attention. The setting is beautiful, the music eerie, the animation stellar. It's one of the most unique and intriguing shows I've watched till now without getting pretensive at all. Everything falls into place and feels natural. I loved this episode and it's creepiness, especially the scene between Natsuno and the doc. I also love how this show focuses more on the relationship and emotional state of people rather than shear action and gore. It makes it much more scary and clever. |
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| I didn't like this episode quite as much as the ones before it. Oh well. --If Masao could just stay dead, that'd be great, thanks. --I liked the scene where Yuki questions the doctor. I liked seeing Natsuno trying to research vampires & I'm happy that at least that seed of suggestion has been planted in a few minds now. --I didn't really like the rewind/fast-forward thing with Megumi in the beginning. I just didn't see any necessity/benefit in doing it. --It's funny that when Yuki first ripped up that postcard I was all *thumbs up.* But then a few seconds later I was like, '...But maybe that wasn't such a good idea throwing it out the window where your kinda crazy, undead stalker could find it...' Especially since he's apparently determined to not die anytime soon. Just saying. Monad said: Natsuno trying to find information about vampires through movies. Lol if you expect Hollywood to help you, you are as good as dead. ^ LOL. |
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| This being the first episode to be ''loved'', by me in this series, I'd have to say that they really pulled off this episode well. Everything seemed to be like a movie, from start to finish. Even the most obvious parts were well illustrated and acted out beautifully. Definitely looking forward to the next! |
| Finally. Something new. |
| I was waiting for this discovery to come! It's about time that something different happens besides seeing death after death after death xD. Now I think it gets interesting... |
| Wow, totally loved Natsuno's and Ozaki's talk. Great moment when doctor suddenly compared everything and realized what's going on. Sunako is also great, i like her mystery inside. I wonder if Megumi's going to do something to Natsuno when she saw that letter. |
| I feel sorry for Megumi... the main guy was so mean to her when she was alive, and now she's dead and he's still mean to her... :( Anyways this show is getting pretty engrossing, gotta keep watching |
| I was literally just about to drop this show and when the doctor finnally realized that something messed up is going on it sucked me right back in Best ep yet |
Boy the beginning of this episode started out weird. I wonder what our little stalker vampire is gonna do now that she's been clearly rejected? Things moved a bit slowly, but I enjoyed how the tension built. The ball is in the doctor's court now. What's he gonna do with that hunch? What can you do when you think there are vampires in a village? Most of the villagers will probably think he's insane if he blurts it out. |
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| This is getting more and more interesting. Lovin' it! I hated Natsuno at first, but watching more episodes made me love him. Yay. <3 |
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| no joke, that doc is some clever dude. |
| Best episode yet. It's getting really good now since the story is finally moving. Doc, Yuuki and other villagers know/are getting suspicious of vampires or the rich people. Plus people are turning into vamps and Megumi is pissed. |
| Dat big brother/Tatsumi is watching you... |
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Mizilla said: Oh snap! The doctor's figuring it out! :D About time! XD |
| the first scene with the rewind and fast forward is creepy as hell O____O i guess the people who turn into vampires are isolated in the castle away from the village(hence why sudden people are moving out) Ozaki getting frustrated and taking all out towards Muroi is just sad. at least Muroi is considerate. Sunako is lovely :) and yeah a Doctor believing vampires??? definitely hard to convince someone like that. the series keeps interesting as the episodes goes by. animation is freaking awesome and music is godly as always ^^ |
| errrk...there was a fly on his tongue.. |
| The V word has finally come out this episode.. I love how they slowly have built up the suspense. |
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| Maybe they finally came to a realisation of what's really going on! |
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| Oh man, that ending sparked some interest in me. Good episode. |
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| Not for nothing, but did Megumi really think Natsuno would change his mind about her after she killed his best friend? I can't even feel sorry for her mourning shiki self. And I loved that "ah-ha" moment Ozaki had at the end. |
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| Mad Doctor vs Zombie Vampires time??? |
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| It seems the truth is starting to unfold. |
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| As a doctor, I think he should have the instinct to ask at least one patient how he got the bite? Why he never asks? :( anyway, he got on the right track now. And I hope the kids would be okay, it looks like they will team up with Natsuno. |
KuriniJun 27, 2013 9:14 PM
| OMG Vampires! |
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Kurini said: As a doctor, I think he should have the instinct to ask at least one patient how he got the bite? Why he never asks? :( I know right? Maybe because they'll just say the don't know. But even then, he should be wondering why they all have two "bug" bites and not just one, or have a variation in the amount of bites they have. Not only that, but the distance between the two bites are probably about the same. No way can a bug be that precise. But good job Natsuno for giving the doctor a hint. |
| Am I the only one or do other people also want Natsuno and Toshio to work together? I think the little girl seems quite friendly, but I'm not sure if she's just pretending to o.O Can't wait to watch the next episode! |
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