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| This is so beautiful to watch ... Then there's a moment that I couldn't hold my tears when seeing Ledo cried ... |
starmaker032 said: For a moment there I thought Ledo might kill Amy's brother just because he kept using the word "need", my sister "needs" me and I "need" her...didn't expect Ledo to cry..I wonder what that flash back was..it looked like he was looking at his future self almost? Are they all clones or something? I know right? I kind of wanted the little brother to stop talking because you could see Ledo's brain go haywire as the emotions started interfering. He kept trying to say in an indirect way, "My comrades need me, my people need me", but he's never been taught to think that way so instead what came out was "I'm need by the alliance and I'm useful because I'm healthy"... =/ But you could tell he actually realized that needing someone and having someone need you is entirely different. I'm just glad he's processing this all rationally and step by step rather than losing it due to emotional overload that he can't control (like the tears). |
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| what a BEAUTIFUL episode! I love how Ledo is learning to be human! Animes like this are truly unique, and wonderful to watch. Gen Urobachi seems to be taking a different route this time with this anime, unlike Psycho-pass and fate/zero. Or is he...? :P 5/5! |
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| Amazing episode! I can't wait till next week for episode 5! :D As for the part when Led hears the flute playing and shows the flashback, I think that was him in the container and his mother on the outside. It was probably when he was called into the military and taken away from his mother. Just a thought. |
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Spirai said: starmaker032 said: For a moment there I thought Ledo might kill Amy's brother just because he kept using the word "need", my sister "needs" me and I "need" her...didn't expect Ledo to cry..I wonder what that flash back was..it looked like he was looking at his future self almost? Are they all clones or something? I know right? I kind of wanted the little brother to stop talking because you could see Ledo's brain go haywire as the emotions started interfering. He kept trying to say in an indirect way, "My comrades need me, my people need me", but he's never been taught to think that way so instead what came out was "I'm need by the alliance and I'm useful because I'm healthy"... =/ But you could tell he actually realized that needing someone and having someone need you is entirely different. I'm just glad he's processing this all rationally and step by step rather than losing it due to emotional overload that he can't control (like the tears). I don't think he actually understands?? Like how can he?? Was that person in the flashback someone he "needed"?? I don't get it..If I was him I would be so damn confused but it seems all he wants to do is learn more while he waits to get back. Which means he still wants to go back and doesn't have any real attachments to Amy or Gargantia who really disappointed me making him work because he blew a hangar while they were pointing guns at him. |
| As much as I ranted about logic during previous episode this one reminded me once again how much I like everything else about it. Great episode, for some strange reason this show relaxes me a lot, I can just sit back and enjoy those 20 minutes. I love it. |
| Great art, setting, presentation and dialogues, but WHERE'S THE PLOT? HUH? ONLY 8 EPISODES LEFT, YOU KNOW?! |
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| I loved this episode! This is truly a beautiful anime :) |
nina4life said: Great episode, for some strange reason this show relaxes me a lot, I can just sit back and enjoy those 20 minutes. I love it. Exactly the same thing for me, even if it was a bit more slow paced I really enjoyed the episode. |
| Ok episode, even though I wonder why Urobutcher decided to get involved with th project. |
starmaker032 said: Spirai said: starmaker032 said: For a moment there I thought Ledo might kill Amy's brother just because he kept using the word "need", my sister "needs" me and I "need" her...didn't expect Ledo to cry..I wonder what that flash back was..it looked like he was looking at his future self almost? Are they all clones or something? I know right? I kind of wanted the little brother to stop talking because you could see Ledo's brain go haywire as the emotions started interfering. He kept trying to say in an indirect way, "My comrades need me, my people need me", but he's never been taught to think that way so instead what came out was "I'm need by the alliance and I'm useful because I'm healthy"... =/ But you could tell he actually realized that needing someone and having someone need you is entirely different. I'm just glad he's processing this all rationally and step by step rather than losing it due to emotional overload that he can't control (like the tears). I don't think he actually understands?? Like how can he?? Was that person in the flashback someone he "needed"?? I don't get it..If I was him I would be so damn confused but it seems all he wants to do is learn more while he waits to get back. Which means he still wants to go back and doesn't have any real attachments to Amy or Gargantia who really disappointed me making him work because he blew a hangar while they were pointing guns at him. Well, they have to pretend they have some sort of control over him. Gargantia's trying to soothe its citizens by pretending it has Ledo in some sort of debt because he destroyed a tiny part of the ship. By making a 'deal', they're displaying compromise to the general population and that puts them at ease. Ledo, on the other hand, like you said, is slightly curious but also just wants to go back. |
| Loved this episode! It's nice to see Ledo get baffled by the earthlings actions ^_^ and *violent sobbing* after that Ledo flashback! :p |
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Spirai said: AoiMizu said: PoeticJustice said: Nice ep. Looks like Ledo is a clone. wow..that will be DEEP......but its not impossible as most space people got sliver hair and purple eyes.. But if they just clone, then why in the first episode would Chamber suggest that Ledo go and reproduce a bunch during his four weeks (days?) of vacation? That actually supports him being a clone. The fact that reproduction is something you need PERMISSION for could imply that main population source to keep up the war is cloning. |
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| I really like the way how the two entirely different cultures and ways of life come together like this. Ledo just can't comprehend their existence and vice versa. All the way they're learning from each other about what their lives mean. That flute has some real significance to him huh? Judging from the flashbacks he led a pretty sterile life. |
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| Although I was expecting this episode to be more of a relaxing episode, as in no 'action' taking place, it was still refreshing. |
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| This was a really chill episode and I really loved the beautiful atmosphere as well. Alongside with the animation, this show is just amazing overall. Ledo is put to work due to his damage and tax he is obligated to pay while he is staying, which is kinda funny, and somewhat overpowered with his Yonburo, Chamber. In the end, Ledo is just chillin' while Chamber does all the work, pretty funny. Ledo seeking for information, barely got some from the Doc, but Belev got some tears out of him, I wonder who that kid was, his child? Or maybe his father? Or even a clone? So many questions unanswered!! This Belev kid is the person character to kill in a show like this if UroBUTCHER is planning here for this show... Which for the matter has been absent that I am starting to question if this really is the work of him, or that he just wrote the script for some specific episodes. The rain was just beautiful, loved it. Just shows how vital water actually is in a civilization on the verge of extinct, and also to mention how well they work together for a common goal, to survive and live on. We got some foreshadowing in this episode and I'm already looking forward to the next episode.  |
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| I'm guessing that the child in the flashback was Ledo's little brother, who was sickly like Bebel. The scene where he was sent away in the tube was actually him going through extermination, and Ledo only finds out what has happened after looking at the empty tube case afterwards. He then either went through brainwashing or PTSD or something, and rid himself of the necessary sentiment in order to act like the soldier he was supposed to be. The fact that Urobochi is writing the final episode makes me think that Ledo will find his purpose for living, and sacrifice himself for the Gargantians/Bebel in order to protect them, partially because he couldn't protect his own family in the past. Ledo (Redo) will redo and fix the mistakes that he once made. While I dislike how the show is constantly preaching morals to the audience, I suppose that it is necessary for Ledo. I look forward to each episode-- it's quite healing, idk. |
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| Really nice, calm and relaxing episode.I say yes to more of these ^^ |
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| that was really touching. I've really started to like Ledo. If he ends up dieing at the end of the series, I might actually cry. The atmosphere and world building is great in this anime, and the development is strong too. I think I might cry if any of the characters die. |
| I'm starting to love Suisei no Gargantia. I'm not very good at putting my thoughts to words, but I'll try: I find clash of the two completely different cultures very fascinating. On the other side we have a culture similar to our culture (or what would be considered "normal" from the standpoint of us, viewers). On the other side we have Ledo who came from a culture where humans are basically just a tools to fight off enemies. Neither of those two cultures can understand each other, which is further encouraged by keeping us, viewers, in the dark about Alliance-Hideauze war and history of Galactice Alliance in general. What I specifically liked was Ledo's... how would I say... character growth? He slowly started to realize that his soldier way of life, the one implanted in him through various methods - including military propaganda - could be... lackluster, for the lack of better word. Only answers he could come up with to Bellows', Doc's and Bevel's questions were military propaganda, not only because he was "bred" as soldier but also because realized saw he doesn't have any better answer. Pinnacle of that was when Bevel asked him a crucial question: "What will you do after Hideauze were defeated?" After all those conversations, his mind is clearly in the state of confusion, which Chambers makes note of. Not to mention Ledo's reaction to the sound of flute. |
astroprogs said: If HF ended up being a single movie, what would it need to do so it can get a high score from all of you? Not air. |
| Nice episode. Kinda like Chamber. Wonder about Ledo's past. Plot is really interesting, hope it's getting better. Manly tears shed |
| Am I the only one that thinks this show should/needs more than 12 episodes? I mean, we've only seen 4 so far, so it may be hard to say, but it has so much potential that it makes me wonder how they will condense it all into 12 episodes. Perhaps a second season? I think this episode was the best one so far. I think this episode actually gives us a great deal of understanding as to where the show is headed. It seems like this show won't be too much about the action and more about how Ledo changes from his otherwise heartless and systematic lifestyle to a relaxed, more natural (as in, similar to our own in many ways) of Gargantia. This will also inevitably touch on personal philosophies and lifestyle. I think the show will most likely revolve around the personality and character, and philosophical development of Ledo. This conclusion would make me believe that the climax of the show (whether that happens in these 11 episodes or a season season, I do not know) will probably be the moment of decision for Ledo as he decides to stay on Gargantia or go to Galactic Alliance. Nonetheless, seems like a healing anime for me, calm and reflective series, not too much important action outside of Chamber showing off, and will be focused more on the themes of life. This episode also pretty much gave us the typical "anime thumbs up," for the M.C. relationship: Amy - Ledo. In other words, once the best friends of the female protagonist suggests a relationship with the male protagonist, you can be assured it's either going to happen or be heavily suggested. EDIT: Oops, meant 12 episodes. |
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Utagaii said: Am I the only one that thinks this show should/needs more than 12 episodes? I mean, we've only seen 4 so far, so it may be hard to say, but it has so much potential that it makes me wonder how they will condense it all into 12 episodes. Perhaps a second season? I think this episode was the best one so far. I think this episode actually gives us a great deal of understanding as to where the show is headed. It seems like this show won't be too much about the action and more about how Ledo changes from his otherwise heartless and systematic lifestyle to a relaxed, more natural (as in, similar to our own in many ways) of Gargantia. This will also inevitably touch on personal philosophies and lifestyle. I think the show will most likely revolve around the personality and character, and philosophical development of Ledo. This conclusion would make me believe that the climax of the show (whether that happens in these 11 episodes or a season season, I do not know) will probably be the moment of decision for Ledo as he decides to stay on Gargantia or go to Galactic Alliance. Nonetheless, seems like a healing anime for me, calm and reflective series, not too much important action outside of Chamber showing off, and will be focused more on the themes of life. This episode also pretty much gave us the typical "anime thumbs up," for the M.C. relationship: Amy - Ledo. In other words, once the best friends of the female protagonist suggests a relationship with the male protagonist, you can be assured it's either going to happen or be heavily suggested. EDIT: Oops, meant 12 episodes.  |
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| Oh the man tears I cried when Bevel played the flute. That scene was so sad.(Which is good). |
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| Not an action-packed episode like the previous 2 but it was filled with character development and establishing Ledo and Chamber's roll in society kind of. I enjoyed it. Also when It started to rain i wondered if Chamber could have used some anti-gravity like when he flies to just catch a bunch of water. Also the kid with the flute looked similar to Ledo, I wonder if he is a clone |
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| Relaxing episode with some nice development :). |
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jayvon said: I love watching this anime. I wish they made it longer. |
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ainky said: jayvon said: I love watching this anime. I wish they made it longer. I third this. |
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Tyrel said: Relaxing episode with some nice development :). nice episode indeed |
| Nice episode. Enough said. |
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ainky said: jayvon said: I love watching this anime. I wish they made it longer. This. |
| Nice episode. |
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| Really enjoying everything about this show. I love that they are tackling the language barrier gradually and not just flashing to a point where he speaks fluently. Also interesting to see Ledo's memories and also hear about how weird life in the Galactic Alliance is. Oh, and also (image under spoiler) XD |
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| Slow but good episode. The super-soldier is slowly being deprogrammed by the primitives =D And yes, he is an L-Elf clone, or vice-versa =D Definitely top 3 with "Shingeki no Kyojin" and "Hataraku Maou-sama!" for spring shows! |
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| Really loving this show deeply~ It could easily be one of the more memorable anime shows if things are pulled off well enough! I am sooooo glad this isn't a mecha show (MJP and Valverave got that covered just fine), but really more of a show about Ledo finding humanity as someone else on here put it. That scene when he had that flashback was really touching and I cried right along with him T_T |
| W're about 1/3 way through the series already...I wish it's gonna be longer. Nothing really happens, but the whole setting is just really nice. Plus, it looks like Red is gradually going to find his own humanity on Gargantia. I wonder what'll happen when he does find the coordinates to go back to space. |
| A rather calm and slow episode but I loved it! Ledo's way of thinking and his overall lifestyle is so different compared to people on Earth. So seems like Bevel blowing into the flute reminded Ledo of his 'brother'. That was quite emotional seeing him cry. I really like how Ledo is trying so hard to speak their language. :) |
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Dat_Walrus said: ainky said: jayvon said: I love watching this anime. I wish they made it longer. This. x2 |
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| That was a nice and calm episode. Was sad to see Ledo cry in the end. I'm expecting more of his past to be revealed later on. |
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| awww Ledo was too cute during this episode *q* |
Ledo cried @@ i wonder who`s the other that looks like ledo :O |
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