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| THIS IS AN ANIME ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS THE MANGA BEYOND THIS EPISODE. ---------------------------------------- I'm surprised there doesn't seem to be much discussion of this series, as this looks like good fun so far. Gun battles, werewolves, ethically ambiguous characters (the scientists who were keeping Cheza confined in a bubble weren't exactly stereotypically evil/unconcerned with human suffering). This has got my attention anyway. |
fedaykinJan 7, 2009 12:53 PM
| "I love deadlines. I like the whooshing sound they make as they fly by." Douglas Adams |
| There aren't werewolves. The wolves turn into humans or have human forms so they can survive. I love the plot for this series. Its very sad. |
| Sorry, I don't mean to pick a meaningless argument, but wolves who have human forms and are healed by the full moon (that's right isn't it?). Surely we can agree that this has a lot to do with the traditional myth of werewolves even if they are just referred to as "wolves"? :) |
| "I love deadlines. I like the whooshing sound they make as they fly by." Douglas Adams |
| Love this series. I really like how each character is introduced in a manner that keeps you wanting to know more about them. Each single character seems interesting and well defined with good depth. |
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Silverhammer said: They are wolves, even if you go by myths. As Kiba stated in the first episode, the human shell is not real. The wolves are living a lie. Those affected by Lycanthropy (modern myth) become werewolves only during full moons and have no control of themselves. They revert to a wild wolf. The wolves know exactly who they are, and have full capacity of thier mental state at all times.Sorry, I don't mean to pick a meaningless argument, but wolves who have human forms and are healed by the full moon (that's right isn't it?). Surely we can agree that this has a lot to do with the traditional myth of werewolves even if they are just referred to as "wolves"? :) |
Dodecahedron-O24Oct 30, 2009 7:58 PM
| What if the Hokey Pokey is what it is all about? |
| I hope I get to see Hige and Kiba kick some ass next episode! xD |
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| "If I find a wild deer somewhere, I'll chase it for you." =D Hige is so nice. |
| This is incredible... I'm already addicted, the story is really one of those that gets you in a way you can't stop watching. Oh and the OP and ED music is amazing as well |
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| So Toboe is a lycanthropic version of Lennie. Lovely. |
| Not sure who that guy with the mask is, but I'm definitely intrigued here. I thought those people died, though? Guess not. Also, I really liked the scene where Toboe caught the bird and unknowingly killed it and then proceeded to cry and turn into a wolf right in front of the girl. At first I thought it was creepy, but then I realized he didn't know he killed it and I felt bad for him. And, I don't think they are psychically human. I think that the human form is just an illusion and they are actually wolves in form. The sheriff guy, for example, saw a paw print left by Tsume in episode one. And, Tsume biting that same guy instead of just laying his hands on him like it appeared to us...is just two examples. |
| "Yes, I have been deprived of emotion. But not completely. Whoever did it, botched the job." - Geralt of Rivia |
| Simply amazing. I want to know more about that masked guy. |
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| Easily one of the most memorable episodes in the whole series. I love that Toboe shows his affection towards humans, as well as his puppy side. I have such a hard time picking an absolute favorite in this series, but Toboe is up there along with Hige and Hubb. |
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| Intense episode. Looks like the guy's ex-wife survived (shown in the next episode preview). Wonder what Kiba and Hige will say to Darcia. Also want to know the story behind Cheza. |
| The statement below is true. The statement above is false. |
| I don't like that their human forms are merely illusions, at it seems to be a plot hole. Well whatever, I love this anime so far. |
| Hige seems like a nice friend :) I was surprised like Kiba when Hige went into the jail cell. And Toboe...he's really like a pet dog, the way he tried to get the girl's bird but didn't realize he accidentally killed it, then he starts crying. Well I guess he's more like a little kid if anything. I'm wondering what the wolf hunter guy has against wolves. Why are wolves so hated? Lastly, that masked guy o_o |
| I thought Toboe was a girl, and then he spoke and I was like WUT |
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| I was little when this anime came out and I must say after watching the first two episodes I wish I had watched the series sooner. I actually like all the main characters so far and that's rare for me... |
| Wait... How many main characters are there again? All those wolves? very interesting, can't wait for the next episode. |
| More and more wolfs pop up wonder how many there will be.. While the first episode didnt impress me i quite liked this one 4/5 Next please =P |
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| Not impressed at all. Every character is very weak and the pacing is ridiculously slow. Slow pacing = / = bad but very little happening within 40 minutes does. The characters are seeming to appeal to the 12 year old girl who loves hot boys, wolves and yaoi shippings right now and nothing else. Couldn't care less about anything that's going on within this story because its not giving me a reason to, hoping the characters are explored a lot more and given some personality + some worldbuilding starts up. I would drop this already if it wasn't so well received but w/e I'll stick with it and see why people like it so much. |
Dodecahedron-O24 said: Silverhammer said: They are wolves, even if you go by myths. As Kiba stated in the first episode, the human shell is not real. The wolves are living a lie. Those affected by Lycanthropy (modern myth) become werewolves only during full moons and have no control of themselves. They revert to a wild wolf. The wolves know exactly who they are, and have full capacity of thier mental state at all times.Sorry, I don't mean to pick a meaningless argument, but wolves who have human forms and are healed by the full moon (that's right isn't it?). Surely we can agree that this has a lot to do with the traditional myth of werewolves even if they are just referred to as "wolves"? :) It's probably silly to comment on a 7.5 year-old discussion, but why not? To me, the series is new. Anyway, I think the distinction is that Wolf's Rain features wolves who can take human form. This is opposite the normal werewolf mythos, wherein a human takes a wolf's form. I'm sure there is more to learn after episode 2. In general I'm liking the series a lot. |
| -- Rich |
| Oh Toboe, you loveable pup. That was sad. It's been so long since I've watched this I've forgotten how they are able to change into humans. |
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| I love this anime, it never fails to disappoint me, |
| I ain't sure what Toboe was expecting when he tried to catch the bird, but regardless that scene was too hilarious. Leara's initial reaction and subsequent lack of reaction to the whole situation was priceless. That vacant stare was golden, lol. Kiba and Hige's plan leads to a confrontation with this so-called Darcia, who has taken the Flower Maiden Cheza. What does Darcia intend to do with Cheza? Hmm. Darcia might be a noble. In this world, I have yet to understand what being a noble entails, but I'd hazard a guess and say he is one, atm. If everyone knew Tsume was different, why the fuck did everyone follow his orders in the first place. Either way, Tsume is alone now unless Toboe sticks around with him. |
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| i have no idea what's going on |
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| Another really good episode. The animation and style is absolutely gorgeous, and the story seems to be heading in an obscure and hidden direction -- I do have some theories as to what the story might be, which I hope is wrong. My only gripes with this show so far are that the dialogues are not natural enough, some characters fall under stereotypes, and that the pacing can be a bit out of place in a few scenes, the bird scene for example happened too fast out of nowhere and the music accompanying it made it even more spontaneous and confusing. Otherwise, excited to see where this goes. |
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| Liked this episode too, I hope the next episodes are good too, So I guess that lord Darcia is the guy with the mask, It seems Cheza and Hamona have the same condition, they have the same eyes, The hunter guy seems to have lost his family due to wolves, that's what I believe because they showed an old photo of him with his wife and son/daughter, also his dog looks so close to wolves, maybe he's a wolf in disguise ??? LOL Tobo and Hige looks like brothers in their wolf form, it's good that Tobo has that bracelet to separate them apart, Let's see what will happen next |
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