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| Magnificent episode, maybe the best yet. Well worth the wait. |
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Saber said: So, I guess I'm the only one who's not particulary pleased by the new animation. Personally, I thought the animation was almost... terrible, at least in comparison to the works on Hellsing Ultimate done thus far by Satellite and Madhouse. This had some really BAD looking CG and even wierder facial expressions on some of the characters. I felt some of the character models were off, too. I had volumes 7 and 8 next to me to translate along like skinst, and I also noticed the almost shot for shot adaptation of the panels (then again, that's nothing new for Ultimate), but still, I thought that for the most part, the manga did look better than the OVA, and I somewhat doubt that an HD rip of the episode will change that. The CG was in fact misplaced in my opinion and didn't go well with the OVA, but I didn't really notice anything wrong with the facial expressions. DunkyHarwood said: Gahh, so much immaturity in this episode that it was sometimes hard to watch. Guess that's why so many clicked 'Hated It' for this episode and for this episode only, because I noticed that almost nobody clicked it for any of the other episodes. I really feel like they haven't learned from their past mistakes in the TV series by still having characters try their absolute hardest to act cool and important in every single scene they're in, but of course the OVA takes this to new heights. They truly have turned every single character into a complete joke in this OVA. I mean, is it really necessary to have an overly dramatic speech every other scene? I really hope they tone the drama down in the following episodes, because that was just painful to watch. Immaturity...wha? TwEeD said: Heh for me the highlights of this episode where the Seras Victoria scenes: I loved her arrival at the scene showcasing her new power, Integra & Anderson instantly understood what it truly meant and what sort of entity has risen. Her expression when telling Anderson she has no fear anymore was epic and had a very "Alucard"-like feeling to it. The reunion with Alucard was sweet, his eyes were magnificant when he showed he was acknowledging her by calling her by her name instead of "Police Girl", felt like a parent that was truly proud of having it's child complete it's rite of passage into maturity. Attn Manga spoiler ahead Seras indeed was a badass this OVA with her new appearance and attitude, and about your spoiler: On a side note, I'd say my Top 3 OVA's are the 7th, 1st, and 8th, in that order. |
VitaXAug 8, 2011 6:16 AM
| I'm out of words about this one! Somebody told me that Anderson was going to die in this episode so almost at all the time I was waiting for someone to kill the Priest. And now... I'm not even sure what even happened. Anderson was badass at all the time, and Alucard acknowledged him as an enemy, but then... Wait, what happened again? Anderson didn't really die, did he? More like he became divine monster opposite to Alucard, didn't he? |
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Baman said: Finally! Though I'm a bit disappointed they didn't draw out the fight a bit more. Would have been awesome to see some fancy swordplay between Vlad and Anderson. True, kinda sucks when Alucard just pulled out his guns. As for the episode itself, loved it! Really sucks it took so long to be released, but it was definitely worth the wait. |
Meritas said: I'm out of words about this one! Somebody told me that Anderson was going to die in this episode so almost at all the time I was waiting for someone to kill the Priest. And now... I'm not even sure what even happened. Anderson was badass at all the time, and Alucard acknowledged him as an enemy, but then... Wait, what happened again? Anderson didn't really die, did he? More like he became divine monster opposite to Alucard, didn't he? Best read the manga to see. |
| Alucard just epic!!!!I hope he didnt die permanently T_T |
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| what happen 0.0" ? a few episode ago, I saw the priest can regenerate his own body after being destroyed, but now it can't. Did I miss something important? >< and now the priest get another upgrade. |
MorningGlory said: what happen 0.0" ? a few episode ago, I saw the priest can regenerate his own body after being destroyed, but now it can't. Did I miss something important? >< and now the priest get another upgrade. See this post: http://myanimelist.net/forum/?topicid=310191&show=20#msg11252465 |
| As soon as someone rip it. |
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| the cliffhanger is a killer for me now i cant wait for the next one |
 I signed my screen and now its all smeary "When you meet your God tell him to leave me alone." check out my bloghttp://corpse69.wordpress.com/ fix MAL already |
| absolutely awesome. I giggled with delight the entire episode. |
| [complicated pictogram] [complicated pictogram] [complicated pictogram] [urinating dog] |
| The entire episode was so much win, and I absolutely loved the credits at the end. edit: Oh, and I must say Alucard looked especially fabulous in this episode. |
stAtic91Aug 10, 2011 7:36 PM
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| Amazing. |
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| Didn't really meet my expectations. *thumbsdown* |
 "Only the dead have seen the end of war". ~Plato~ |
| I'm delighted! Seras Victoria became truly wonderful vampire (at last) ! All that madness and bloodshed awwww it was awesome! hehehe xDD Actually somehow Alucard looks kinda different, or that's just my imagination? |
| Alucard NOOOO!!! i really want to know what happens next!!! hell when does OVA 9 comes out?? :( PS. I also wanted to pet Seras :( |
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badbluesplayer said: Alucard NOOOO!!! i really want to know what happens next!!! hell when does OVA 9 comes out?? :( Five-six monthes from here at best. Seven-eight at worst. |
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used2likeDTB said: 1 year + 2 months at best. That's not true at all. |
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| i'm so disappointed in this 8 OVA, im speechless........Dislaiked it BIG TIME !! and all the rest i completely adored !!! |
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| What an awesome episode ... was it worth the two-year wait? I think so! I just hope it's not 2013 till the next one comes out. Anderson was fucking BEAST! He used a Nail off of the Cross in order to turn into some kinda super-monster, which he was already superhuman to begin with. Then they end it in a crazy cliffhanger, Anderson apparently killing Alucard (though you know it's not going down like that). I'm very fond of Anderson so it's a little painful seeing him fight Alucard, no matter how badass both of them are, because I know he won't be able to pull out a victory in Alucard's anime. This episode was mostly Alucard spamming his 'true form', a huge wave of all the souls he's devoured in his hundreds of years of undeath ... pretty badass and terrifying at that. I liked that he turned back into his Vlad the Impaler appearance at first, but missed if there was any explanation for why he suddenly switched back to his modern outfit. 5/5 ... I hope they're working on the next one already. EDIT: Thanks for the info Klimat, I hope that's the case and it doesn't get pushed back even further. Still, 5-8 months for another episode is so long to wait X_x |
| Am I the only one actually disappointed with this episode? Everything else besides Alucards entrance was mediocre. I love this show, I really do, when I heard ep8 is finally coming out I was out of my mind. Now, I just feel kinda sad to be honest. CG wasn't on par with previous episodes, even Alucards epic smirk was somewhat lacking. Dunno, maybe I set my expectations too high. Whole battle with Anderson was also disappointing, no suspense whatsoever. After almost 2 years I expected more, especially having recently rewatched all 7 previous episodes. Seras had way better episode with way better fighting. I won't even go into episode where Alucard fought the girl with the gun aboard that ship. This was nowhere near that level. This wasn't bad episode, but it also wasn't as good as other HU episodes. Oh well, waiting for next episode it is... |
Klimat said: used2likeDTB said: 1 year + 2 months at best. That's not true at all. It took a year and a half for this episode, So i imagine it will be at least another year for the next. |
Renton- said: Klimat said: used2likeDTB said: 1 year + 2 months at best. That's not true at all. It took a year and a half for this episode, So i imagine it will be at least another year for the next. READ HERE. |
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| 8.83 GBs of Awesome will be going up on my TV tomorrow. |
| Really liked the awesomeness of the Blue-ray Quality Fighting scenes and Alcurds full power. ^^ Vic Seras have a really cool arm, wonder how (badass) It would look if she's using it :P |
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| The OVA was good but I don,t like the change in studio. It took to long to continue that destroyed the continuity for me since i watched the first 7 in a single week. |
bavoshiasb said: The OVA was good but I don,t like the change in studio. It took to long to continue that destroyed the continuity for me since i watched the first 7 in a single week. Studio change has nothing to do with the delay. |
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| Just finsihed it. I have a lot of stuff to say, but im drunk and you guys dont care, so lets just say one thing: Fucking awesome. |
| Hell yeah, finally seen this one! Oh crap Anderson just leveled himself up into a total monster to fight another monster. >_< The meet and greet of Integra and Alucard on the open was simple enough but I had goosebumps when they talked face to face. Enrico Maxwell's holy crusade has got to be the shortest Vatican-sanctioned crusade ever. XD Anyway, I liked the imagery of Anderson and the kids at the ED. I don't read the manga so I don't know what happened to the guy wearing a cap representing Millennium on the three way face off with Anderson and Alucard. Should I assume he's still going to make an appearance on the subsequent episodes seeing he didn't do anything on this one. I have savored every moment of the entire episode to appease my anxiety's worth several months of waiting and then to endure several more months waiting for episode 9. X-( |
| You see there's no need to wonder where your god is, Coz he's right here! ...and he's fresh out of mercy. |
| Does any1 knows is Graphinica gonna take care of the 9 and 10 OVA's too? Or there is a possibility that studio is gonna change again? |
Kibernetika said: Does any1 knows is Graphinica gonna take care of the 9 and 10 OVA's too? Or there is a possibility that studio is gonna change again? Graphinica and Kelmadick will do 9 and 10 according to the official site. |
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Klimat said: Kibernetika said: Does any1 knows is Graphinica gonna take care of the 9 and 10 OVA's too? Or there is a possibility that studio is gonna change again? Graphinica and Kelmadick will do 9 and 10 according to the official site. I hope Madhouse or somebody else will do them. Like Saber said CG was really bad in this episode. I don't remember any CG in previous OVAs, everything was fine until now. At least the fight was quite satisfying. |
Kuszek said: I hope Madhouse or somebody else will do them. False hope. Kuszek said: Like Saber said CG was really bad in this episode. I don't remember any CG in previous OVAs, everything was fine until now. But they are all full of CGs and always were. Alucard's guns, lots of cars and helicopters, Crusaders in OVA6, zeppelins etc, etc. I think I can only complain about Alucard's army in one certain scene (when Anderson stands in front of those familiars ordering his subordinates to retreat right after Maxwell's death), otherwise the River of Death was fine. And I really think 3D Nazis and Crusaders were awesome. |
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Kuszek said: Like Saber said CG was really bad in this episode. I don't remember any CG in previous OVAs, everything was fine until now . Then maybe you should wait for the better quality video and try to re-watch it. And the only thing i think was off in this OVA was a facial expression of Alucard (a few moments). It was somehow different from previous OVA's. |
Kibernetika said: Kuszek said: Like Saber said CG was really bad in this episode. I don't remember any CG in previous OVAs, everything was fine until now . Then maybe you should wait for the better quality video and try to re-watch it. And the only thing i think was off in this OVA was a facial expression of Alucard (a few moments). It was somehow different from previous OVA's. Quality of the episode and crappy CG (yeah, I meant the army) are two different things. |
Kuszek said: Kibernetika said: Kuszek said: Like Saber said CG was really bad in this episode. I don't remember any CG in previous OVAs, everything was fine until now . Then maybe you should wait for the better quality video and try to re-watch it. And the only thing i think was off in this OVA was a facial expression of Alucard (a few moments). It was somehow different from previous OVA's. Quality of the episode and crappy CG (yeah, I meant the army) are two different things. Then close ur eyes and skip that scene if u don't like it. The best option xDD |
| hmm I think the CG was ok... they overdid it at times, but what really bugged me was Integra and Anderson design. It was a little off for me but the rest was very tolerable. Hopefully we will see the next two OVA soon, having to re-watch everything every time a new one is release is kinda time consuming T_T |
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| Holy shit! Dracula! I wish he stayed in that form for longer... |
| I think when you go into anything with little or no expectations, you can wind up very, very, very enthused; hardcore fans and critics have something to complain about here, and I respect that. But I was just along for the ride. And I loved every second of it. I just marathon'd 5, 6, 7, and 8, and I'm very impressed. But then again, I suppose I'm just impressed by the depth of the storyline and how it's transformed so much beyond what I expected. So OVA critics who read the manga... I understand. But for me it's going to be a 5/5. I loved it both visually and thematically. |
| If you lived in your computer, you'd be home already. |
| Oh my god, they used the old OST in the credits! <333 That thrilled me, I have no idea why they didn't use the music from the original series in this one since it was so amazing, but hearing at least that one song made my night. Though there were some animation inconsistencies and oddities, overall I was having way too much fun watching this to be bothered by them. Finally seeing this chapter animated was amazing, and I can easily overlook the few scenes with some artistic flaws. Alucard shone where he needed to, and oh man...that Dracula form. *drools* |
| 5/5 but still didn't like CG. |
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