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i thought the OP was really lame, but visually wise, it was actually really good, so i ended up replaying it, but that song started growing on me...
dat misaka imouto scene, i didnt think they were even capable of doing stuff like that. i just love hearing all of them talk, especially last order. i hope they hang out more often with touma.
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Papajan said: Good ep, I like the Academy City characters. <3 Accel and Kuroko. I like the old OP better. And Touma's new outfits remind me a lot of Kurosaki Ichigo.
Any idea what Accel was doing when he woke up? Adjusting the range of the device or changing frequencies or something?
He amplified the sounds (dont know the term for it vector wise) to seee if anyone was home which he picked up nothing. Thats why he was surprised to see them in the shower when he went to go take one himself
I think he's refering to when Accelerator briefly turned off the collar and lost his ability to understand what the television was saying. The LN went into detail about how he had to flop around a bit trying to hit that switch back into the on position, since he didn't have all that motor control. It really was a superfluous detail though. The scene isn't lessened by its' removal.
A novel quote isn't really needed, but I'm gonna do it anyway just because why not? It's a cool scene.
Accelerator slightly opens his eyes as he lied on top of the sofa.
He softly clicks.
"...I fell asleep."
Looking at the watch, just for about 15 min.
Since the TV is left on, he was probably awakened by the noise coming from there. Recently, he's gotten this feeling that he gets into the habit of impulsively sleeping lightly and then easily waking up.
With no one in the wide living room, Accelerator swings his head horizontally for a bit.
You've let you guard down too much, you shitty idiot.
Running through his head was his own annoyed voice.
Accelerator was originally a person who set his own sleeping pace. An alarm clock placed by his ears may go off, little brats may shout, a bomb placed on top of his stomach may explode, and he'd still very much continue to sleep soundly.
Because his power is "vector manipulation", everything except the minimum necessities like oxygen and gravity are reflected back.
With this ability, even if Accelerator took a direct hit from a nuke, he would come out unharmed.
It's for this reason that Accelerator, with "extremely numerous enemies", has no hesitation in going to sleep mode, the so-called most defenseless mode.
But even that power- his power- was a story for the perfect past.
Accelerator touches the back of his neck.
There, he feels a black choker; inside it, an electrode was installed. It is a device that links with the brains of the weak 10,000 Sisters scattered about and grants him massively parallel processing functions.
Accelerator's brain was damaged on August 31st.
With the operation support device, he, as an ESPer, can live a normal life like others. Normal mode -- like walking, conversing, and counting numbers -- is guaranteed for about 48 hours. But in ESPer mode -- where vector manipulation functions are utilized to their fullest -- since handling massive calculations in an instant is necessary, the battery totally discharges after 15 minutes; it's quite considerably a severe limiting item.
In short, his safety time now is essentially only 15 minutes.
When the 15 minutes are up, until it recharges to 48 hours, he's a flat-out weakling that can't even walk.
With this condition, he can no longer have the luxury of indulging in inactivity within his ability- his shelter.
"..."
Accelerator turns a suspicious eye towards the flat-panel TV.
In the cable channel (boasting a ridiculously high pay-per-view fee), the first talk show in the afternoon is being streamed. Looking at the VCR placed below the TV in recording mode, Yomikawa the landlord must be a fan of today's guest performer.
"And so, how about Hitotsui Hajime also participating in this film as the leading role this time? I think a Japanese playing the lead role for an overseas-oriented work is considerably rare in itself, so for that aspect, do you have any special mental preparations?" (?)
The host and guest are facing each other, a small table interposed between them.
As Accelerator looks at the display,
**he switches the horizontally oriented switch attached at the choker-shaped electrode off.**
**"No way. The most special designations for the plot's breadth are appropriately being followed for a Japanese. Don't they carry EVEN, and also, are other people very much aware that you're Japanese?"** (?)
**The words turn out sloppy.**
In truth, the guest is saying, "That's so. The best unique instruction from the director was 'behave like a Japanese'. Nowadays, do we even understand how to act like a Japanese?" but Accelerator's brain cannot process the context of the conversation entering his ears. (?)
His own body's balance aimlessly collapses.
Without even feeling that he's going down, his body sinks into the sofa. Even as he can see the numerical digits in the VCR, he cannot determine what are they indicating. The gears in his head pop up. He totally feels like looking at a board examination question for about 100 hours straight without rest.
Tch...
Accelerator tries to reach the back of his neck with his hand.
His body randomly shakes unsteadily; even flicking a tiny switch takes several seconds. After solidly failing so many times, the flat of his thumb finally touches the switch's bump.
*kachin* goes the tiny sound.
Switching to normal mode, Accelerator finally returns to the normal world.
"Though I'm using the native American English language itself out of necessity, I've been pointed out as 'he's Japanese' by other factors like acting, manners, and behavior; this time, I've been thinking about them again, I tell you." (!)
In his field of vision as he lay down sideways, the performer continues with his blatant bragging.
Once called Academy City's strongest ESPer, he's now in a pathetic state.
Aside from starting to use Last Order for borrowing the Sisters' auxiliary operations in order to perform ESPer actions, he can't do normal conversation, walk, or even count numbers. Since those proxy operations require the neck choker-like electrode, the battery can only last for 48 hours at most.
After all, batteries run out of power, so he can no longer utilize it to go underground or unleash EMP jamming.
That's how far normal mode goes.
If it goes to ESPer mode, since processing vast amounts of data is important, the time limit immediately goes down to 15 min. First and foremost a medical device, it's simply not created for use in an ESPer-level battle environment. Even the battery's a special creation of Doctor Frog-face, so replacement is impossible; none of the batteries sold on the market can substitute it. Preparing large quantities of battery sets and then exchanging them at every time limit... even that method is impossible.
In short, it's an authentic 15-minute time limit.
Nevertheless, if he goes to this mode, he doesn't have to prop himself onto a walking stick.
Even memorizing these shitty rules one by one is a pain. Good grief; I will not be a Cinderella, and this time limit isn't even funny!
"..."
Might as well take a shower, thought Accelerator as he stands up from the sofa.
He wants to change his mood.
read all of it, it was a nice read, reminded me of som of the previous info. damn that really is hard on him, hope touma and dr frog can do somthing about that
I loved this episode it was funny and had some action :)
Yahallo!
Yatta!
Baka!
<! "Humans, your existence was a mistake. Conflicts, lies, jealously, greed. You once caused me to lose everything and today I will devour everything... Because I am the Valkyrie Goddess">
I don't think it's a coincidence that the best episode in a while was one that had a lot of Accelerator and Misaka. I've got to wonder how the magic side can be so dull when the science side has a lot of fun and entertaining characters.
"Yes, I have been deprived of emotion. But not completely. Whoever did it, botched the job."
That was a fun episode. It's good to see more of Accelerator, Last Order, and the other Misaka clones. Also, Touma is a much more tolerable character when he stops being so preachy.
As a side note, I enjoyed the scene where Accelerator pulls the same stunt as Touma and walks in on women taking a bath... but with a completely different outcome. But, yeah, apparently not locking the bathroom door is an epidemic in Academy City.
Yeah, a really random episode, though it had it's funny moments. It felt great every time Touma putted down Misaka, she totally deserved it, and was totally annoying to me this time.
Also, the new OP is totally unimpressive. It's like the most boring OP in the history of OPs.
Komoe-sensei arguing with MISAKA Last Order was hilarious lol. Accelerator walks into the bathroom and sees all three of them naked, but he keeps his cool and closes the door. Now that is what Touma should have done, not get all flustered each time he opens doors that aren't locked. Oh and Himegami poking Touma was priceless.
Preview: About time Hyouka makes an appearance, and it should be an interesting episode. I wonder if Accelerator with meet Touma again based on where he is seen.
Woah... everyone got an outfit change. I'm liking it. Feels refreshing. This episode is probably the one I've enjoyed most throughout the whole entire index 2 series so far. Way to handle walking in on a bunch of naked girls like a boss Accelerator. Touma needs to learn from him.
this episode was great!!!! i loved it every bit of the way through. Mikoto X Touma FTW
accelerator was funny as shit, as well. those comments he made about the chibi sensei especially!! XD XD
Whut? That ending was freaking hilarious! xD
Viva la revolution! (even though I don't know what revolution she's talking about)
I never thought much about it but... Is Uiharu lesbian? She seemed pretty excited when Misaka was teaching her to play violin x)
Anyway, Kuroko kicking Touma from behind was hilarious. But don't ruin their date, goddamnit! They were about to take that adorably awkward photo!
The new OP is pretty cool, but the first one was so good so I'll need to get habituated.
«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
LOL @ Accelerator's reaction to Komoe Sensei! And Lol @ that last line by Misaka 10032 in reaction to Misaka Misaka (Last Order) taking her goggles or w/e
A break from all the action is nice, this show moves wayyyyyyy too quickly.
I really enjoy the premise of characters the MC defeats/antagonists joining/teaming up or at least changing their ways after their respective arc, it's nice to see their team power grow :)
Love to be that pillow ~ !! NEW OP IS GREAT OP !!
Such refreshing introduction ~ .. I'm so excited <3 !!
MISAKA , MISAKA - desu ~ !! says with a robotic accent ~ .
Onee-sama has a new 'butler' ~ !! and he is competent enough !!
Accelerator having much easier relocation ~ !! Easy life , Good recovery ~ .
Glad that Touma is not that busy in this episode . If you know what I mean ~ .
VERY GREAT EPISODE !!! The Misaka/s made my day ~ !!
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The most epic episode for this season, no, maybe as a whole including Toaru Kagaku. This is the best episode for Toaru franchise!!!!
The new OP animation is full of hype. The episode from start to end. Loved the 90% of this episode.
Misaka and Touma interaction is full of cute moments. Accelo, Last order, Imouto. So many memorable moments. It is quite nice to know that the uniform changes depending on the season. This episode showed the new side of Toaru Majutsu world. So much of the new possibility from now on!
New Op is good. I like how Hoyouka was in it. Maybe we get to see her again.
First, I thought they jumped on Fukiyose coz she knows more about health products but later I realized she have big boobs is what might make her shoulder stiff XD
Misaka sisters interaction was funny XD But the way they addresses themselves gets annoying tho.
Accelerator making the same mistake as Touma but handling it in much better way lol
Last Order was really adorable <3
And wtf was that with Misaka at the end? *Terminator switch on* XD
This episode is too funny. I loved every single scene, it is Misaka's quote in the finale: "The hour of revolution has come". Both the opening and the new ending are very catchy.
I'm glad that Accelerator is released from the hospital.
So many Misaka moments.
All weebs creatures of the galaxy, hear this message. Those of you who listen will not be struck by western animation. You will no longer know hunger, nor pain. Your Anime have come to lead you now. Our strength shall serve as a luminous sun toward which all intelligence may blossom. And the impervious shelter beneath which you will prosper. However, for those who refuse our offer and cling to their western animation ways… For you, there will be great wrath.
An actually good episode, its a Christmas miracle!
Really this anime would be a lot better if it was a romantic comedy. Just write out Index make the story more comedy like and it'd be great. Stop with le evil church crap and only do these kinds of episodes please. I'm begging you. Make my waifu shine.
17. The picture of Misaka and Touma would have been a funny memory, but Kuroko ruined it: 'v 😂.
"I am talking about this inexplicable organism ... Then you have already found a way to stop cell aging ..." Hahaha Acelerator almost killed me with those words addressed to Professor Tsukuyomi Komoe 😂.
Little Misaka is adorable and very funny.
PS: Who carries a submachine gun in your school bag? LOL.
Kuroko with blue eyes of not sleeping long.. Poor Kuroko..
Well, Accelerator is rude as always with small Misaka.. Small Misaka really could get someone better, not this dude, who is grumpy all the time.. ;p
And he doesn't even know the person they're traveling to, but calls her another idiot to deal with?.. Well.. I kinda saw enough there.. Accelerator is just having superiority complex, assuming everyone is stupid people around him, without even giving them chance.. Just an arrogant guy with superiority complex.. Alright.. ;p Now I'll know his description, I think this scene made me pick words that suit him well.. ;P
Eh?.. Misakas don't really need to go on a diet, though.. They're slim already.. But on the other hand, they are all persons themselves, so if they start to differ in many things, it'd be a plus, really.. With everyone finding, what they want to do in life.. Even if it's things like dieting.. I'm glad they can make choices in life, in the end..
lol.. Kuroko and Touma could form a nice duo of Misaka's teasers.. ;P
Oh.. Just how they were able to come up with idea to ask maid of new recipe for that thing?.. I'm a bit impressed.. ;P And yeah - for real, not ironically.. ;p
I wonder, by the way.. Would that company accept yuri pair?.. I mean.. They probably could have additional problems if some gay couple would get rejected, and news would get to know about it.. Yeah, they could still not allow gay couples.. But it'd be anti advertising for them.. Which also can raise popularity in fact.. But also can be problems.. So wonder, really, if they'd accept yuri couple or not..
Well.. Things escalated quickly.. ;D
Overall, nice episode.. Characters all around getting more screen time, hope for more episodes like this, really.. ;P
In railgun, the slice of life stuff dragged the show down. Here in index however, makes it fun. I wanted to see cool esper fights in railgun, and got bored whenever there wasn't any action on screen. In index, when there's action on screen, it's boring, pretty much anything having to involve the roman catholic church or any church or anything magic for that matter. If you like that stuff, great, since that's what index is centered around. But I'm here for just the chill downtime moments, and we finally get a whole episode dedicated to just that here in episode 17. All the magic roman church shit is incredibly boring, for me. So when we get back to our beloved characters, touma, MINUS index because screw that nun loli, misaka, accelerator, it's just, real good fam. I like how when accelerator walks into some naked ladies they just don't really pay any mind to it. Maybe because they respect is overpowered-ness. Then touma walks in on some naked ladies (which is like every episode) and gets destroyed. While this would annoy me in straight up ecchi harems, I actually find it funny here.
How to make the perfect raildex universe for me? Cut out all the magic shit, ONLY include the science side of this world, focusing only on espers, not saints or magicians or whatever. Then cut the slice of life from railgun and replace it with what we get in index. Boom, perfect raildex universe. If only. Anyway, this arc seems to be going on until episode 22, so 6 episodes. I know magic church stuff is going to get implemented somewhere, but I hope for the most part it just stays, well, fun, like this episode was.
edit: also forgot to mention how much I loved seeing one of the misaka clones start to develop unique character traits, maybe for now it's just her waistline, but it's a start and it's funny