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| THIS IS AN ANIME ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS THE MANGA BEYOND THIS EPISODE. ---------------------------------------- So new episode is out! I guess after seeing the OP for the 3rd time, I'm actually liking the song now lol. Anyways, there were so much things in this episode that kept me questioning. Like who that person was with the straps on or w/e in the red looking room which was shown briefly before and after that earthquake scene near the end of the episode. I'm also curious as to what actually happens or rather why Miiko was sent on over to Mikuni's chamber, I thought for a sec he'd be killed.. but seems like the latter has something else in mind. And that "road" that Kuniko kept on mentioning near the end of the episode, I kept browsing back a couple of minutes to see if they actually showed it but I never saw anything. I guess the answers come in next week's episode. Anyways, it was entertaining to a degree. not much action compared to previous episodes but it was good nonetheless. |
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| Curious, very curious, still nothing answered(well we know where Kuniko's mom is now) and Atlas does seem to be a trap. Kuniko at the end of the episode was weird and freaked out. |
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| Still interesting. This episode was jsut what I needed to draw me into the series. More unanswered questions, but this Atlas place is very weird and I want to know more! Looking forward to more! |
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| Good episode. More things shown more things need answers. Me wait for that. At least meeting Kunoki grand-mother was interesting. What I liked: Kunoki grand-mother meeting. Metal Age attacking Atlas train to get chocolate (robin hood?) and other products free. Miiko farewell party (Miiko was too weird, maybe too emotional for me for cross dresser) but best was past of Miiko and Momoko. Was good to see to learn a little of them. LOL @ Takehiko throwing big chicken piece at Miiko before he leave. Atlas infiltration. The weird NGE kid look alike to ADAM. Kunoki being crushed in train just reminded me of morning problems in trains here in Japan, damn train, car would be better. Shion drying up Naruse....can I be Shion...I would clean better and not being shy in front of Naruse. Medusa not working properly is sign not perfect. Crazy escape at ED of Momoko with all. What I did not like: -Miiko and her stuff being burned by idiots of Mikuni. -Miiko being in danger now. She in front of Mikuni and Mikuni can kill her anytime. -People of town rebel against Metal Age. They not understand Metal Age, especially new ones. I LOL here...motorized Teddy bear?  Me still not see big deal with Kunoki on this????  Atlas boss......NGE elements here to me. Ok, Momoko is girl and this proof so no more confusion. Is Shion lucky or can me replace him? Why Naruse not shy about it at all? |
| sadly still no answers, slightly disapointed that no one died in this ep |
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| good ep ^_^ at least we know something about the setting now |
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| i think we all kinda figured that the atlas lottery would be a trap but what do they have in mind with miiko? i'm very curious about what the thing kuniko saw was and where is her mother? alot of questions where raised in order to pull viewers into the series. but i'm feeling kinda overwhelmed. i don't know how i feel about this series yet... |
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| still am confused with what direction the series is heading, but at least it has something compared to sora wo kakeru shoujo (still going wtf after 13 episodes) lol. "Next time, Neo-Akihabara" now that would be interesting to see whats it about. |
| so apparently the atlas place is a fake utopia where they seem to kidnap people (in a sense), and then use them as a labor force, though this is pure speculation on my part |
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| what a weird show.. |
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| So they've finally revealed the seiyuu for Momoko and Mi-ko, Nakata Jouji and Ootsuka Houchuu, respectively. Jouji was pretty obvious for me, but even though I knew I'd heard Mi-ko's voice somewhere else I didn't manage to guess correctly. |
japanme32 said: Ok, Momoko is girl and this proof so no more confusion. he's a transsexual he said himself so no girl :p i quite like the anime looking forward to the next episodes although the animation kinda sucks when they zoom out |
Vudis said: japanme32 said: Ok, Momoko is girl and this proof so no more confusion. he's a transsexual he said himself so no girl :p i quite like the anime looking forward to the next episodes although the animation kinda sucks when they zoom out So he got body parts of girl and still consider himself as transsexual? He should be happy as girl if he has girl parts. He strange person. |
| Looks like something got triggered inside Kuniko. Can't wait for the next episode. |
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| Interesting... so Atlas kills people for...? |
nyamo said: sadly still no answers, slightly disapointed that no one died in this ep I figured Takehiko was boned. I'm finding I care less and less about the loli and the gov. bitch every episode. Though, the whole thing with Mi-ko getting dicked over was kind of obvious, I'm still rather interested in the deal behind Atlas. Kuniko is also apparently having a mental breakdown, yay. japanme32 said: Vudis said: japanme32 said: Ok, Momoko is girl and this proof so no more confusion. he's a transsexual he said himself so no girl :p i quite like the anime looking forward to the next episodes although the animation kinda sucks when they zoom out So he got body parts of girl and still consider himself as transsexual? He should be happy as girl if he has girl parts. He strange person. Two things. 1: Implants. You hear of them? You didn't see the lower half either... Momoko is pretty obviously a tranny trap though. 2: Angel/Slayer, is that you? |
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Bakayaro said: nyamo said: sadly still no answers, slightly disapointed that no one died in this ep I figured Takehiko was boned. I'm finding I care less and less about the loli and the gov. bitch every episode. Though, the whole thing with Mi-ko getting dicked over was kind of obvious, I'm still rather interested in the deal behind Atlas. Kuniko is also apparently having a mental breakdown, yay. japanme32 said: Vudis said: japanme32 said: Ok, Momoko is girl and this proof so no more confusion. he's a transsexual he said himself so no girl :p i quite like the anime looking forward to the next episodes although the animation kinda sucks when they zoom out So he got body parts of girl and still consider himself as transsexual? He should be happy as girl if he has girl parts. He strange person. Two things. 1: Implants. You hear of them? You didn't see the lower half either... Momoko is pretty obviously a tranny trap though. 2: Angel/Slayer, is that you? 1. Ok, arigato (thanks) now is good clear up. 2.???? me not understand this. |
| Nice episode, this show is strange which is a things I like xD The animation was a bit weird this episode Kuniko was kind of annoying at the end with all the big house talk De-JaY said: Interesting... so Atlas kills people for...? So far I didn't see anyone die. I guess that they weer sterilizing the newcomers or something like that, probably so they can be clean to meet the loli princess |
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Soulstrider said: The little Princess is obviously part of Atlas, right? And in the last episode she killed on of the women standing around that gray platform thingy.De-JaY said: Interesting... so Atlas kills people for...? So far I didn't see anyone die. I guess that they weer sterilizing the newcomers or something like that, probably so they can be clean to meet the loli princess |
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| Hmmm the production values dropped dramatically compared to the first episode now, but the setting is becoming a bit clearer even though we don't have many hints to understand the world of Shangri-La. Interesting episode but I'm expecting more from this series. |
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| yes start to understand a bit more. a really deep serie if you ask me. everyone who wants to go to atlas are mostly killed. and they thought it would be a paradise. what a irony~~ |
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| Yay. finally it's getting interesting. |
Bakayaro said: 2: Angel/Slayer, is that you? ROFL, I though the same |
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| Watched again and got finally feelings of Zalem and this http://myanimelist.net/manga/768/Battle_Angel_Alita |
| Really liked the episode. Things are getting even more complex and interesting. Also for some reason when I saw the lottery I thought of the movie The Island for some reason. Where the "lotto" was a harvesting method... guess I wasn't too far off... |
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maxime1007 said: Bakayaro said: 2: Angel/Slayer, is that you? ROFL, I though the same hivemind I seriously dislike the clueless types of people like Kuniko who is then so amazingly shocked at something and then emos about it (in this case, the size of Atlas). Does she even know why Metal-age is doing what its doing or is she just there because she's the grandchild of the Metal-age leader? |
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Wasabi said: maxime1007 said: Bakayaro said: 2: Angel/Slayer, is that you? ROFL, I though the same hivemind I seriously dislike the clueless types of people like Kuniko who is then so amazingly shocked at something and then emos about it (in this case, the size of Atlas). Does she even know why Metal-age is doing what its doing or is she just there because she's the grandchild of the Metal-age leader? Same frustration. Is why me put that pic. She just stare and me just frustrate because not understand the scene. Thinking that Kuniko is just shocked about reality she did not know. You think so too? |
maxime1007 said: Bakayaro said: 2: Angel/Slayer, is that you? ROFL, I though the same I am so positive - It's just gotta be. Willing to bet Didn't like this epi - or was too distracted to enjoy it |
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| I think this was the best episode so far. The pace was slower than the last two episodes, many things are beginning to make sense. I thought it was sad when they showed that they're taking people who just thought they won the golden ticket, burning their things, and turning them into slaves. Then, the ending with Kunika so amazed at such a big place and how its unfair that they could all live there. Thats life for ya. datsunvic said: maxime1007 said: Bakayaro said: 2: Angel/Slayer, is that you? ROFL, I though the same I am so positive - It's just gotta be. Willing to bet Wheew. I was starting to think I was the only one that noticed that. Same old annoyances, only now, appartently he's trying to be a cave man. Hopefully this account gets deleted too. |
| Holy shit, I'm glad I stumbled back into this thread. MAL hivemind go. Wasabi said: I seriously dislike the clueless types of people like Kuniko who is then so amazingly shocked at something and then emos about it (in this case, the size of Atlas). Does she even know why Metal-age is doing what its doing or is she just there because she's the grandchild of the Metal-age leader? I'm fairly sure she's only there by the circumstances she's the Metal-age leader's grandchild. Gotta say the emo mode better not last long, but this is Gonzo... Hopefully either Momoko or Takehiko will slap some sense into her before long. Crazy thought since I have yet to figure this out, Loli/Green-haired chick are both Atlas right? 'Cause if that's the case, $20 on Green Hair being Kuniko's bio mother. You just know it has to be. |
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| Wow animation quality is just going downhill. This is starting to appear as a crappier version of Last Exile which is pissing me off. The whole Atlas is a trap is just stupid but I'll wait one or two eps to see where they are going with but I'm not liking the current direction. This might end up under dropped at the rate it's going. |
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| Wow, people were right about the "Island" comparison.:O And here I thought they wouldn't be. Although we can't be sure. A bit odd and cruel that they would burn your stuff though. |
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Wasabi said: I seriously dislike the clueless types of people like Kuniko who is then so amazingly shocked at something and then emos about it (in this case, the size of Atlas). Does she even know why Metal-age is doing what its doing or is she just there because she's the grandchild of the Metal-age leader? As you can see, she is barely know anything about her own past. And did you know that she has no interesting in Metal-age thing? Rather than calling her as a clueless type, I think everyone in this series are pretty much clueless or at least at some point. And about her amazingly shocked at the end, I think there is nothing wrong with that either. What was the first reason she want to go to Atlas in the first place? |
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| I haven't been drawn into the series yet.... :/ maybe it will get better as things get answered |
| this episode was ok i guess, still kinda crap though like the other 2. Can't say i like this series much at all, not a single character i slightly like or the designs. The plot is a mess but it's interesting and i guess that's the only reason i still want to watch is to see what it's gonna do. Apart from that the only good thing is the scenery. |
| I really don't know about this series. ... So they head into Atlas City (the place they've been fighting with) just because Kuniko suddenly wants to see it? Just like that? Shouldn't there be more of a plan than this? Kuniko's turning into a generic "spunky heroine." Also, re: Miiko. I don't know if they could've made her more annoying if they'd tried (stereotypically obsessed with food, ridiculous voice, etc.). Momoko's one thing, but Miiko ... I have to wonder what they were going for when they decided on her character. The same goes for the blonde exhibitionist with all the male servants. I get the feeling she's supposed to be beautiful/womanly, but to me, she looks like a scary man. (When I heard there would be transsexuals, I thought she was one of them.) To say the least, I'm a bit disappointed in this show :/ But it's only the third episode; things may very well improve (... they could also get worse, but hey). |
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Omegaoveride said: yeah an alright episode,hope it can improve though :)Really liked the episode. Things are getting even more complex and interesting. Also for some reason when I saw the lottery I thought of the movie The Island for some reason. Where the "lotto" was a harvesting method... guess I wasn't too far off... |
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| I can't see how the quality dropped. Nothing have changed in terms of animation, sound or storyline from what I saw. I think this anime is overlooked by many despite of its high productions values and plot which is full of details. I can't wait to watch more. |
| Sadly still no answers, slightly disapointed that no one died in this ep |
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| Every episode I watch this series gets better. I love how it promotes social values :) |
| Kuniko is getting on my nerves... |
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| Boring episode pretty much, too much talking. Need more story-telling through action. |
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kage-bunshin said: so apparently the atlas place is a fake utopia where they seem to kidnap people (in a sense), and then use them as a labor force, though this is pure speculation on my part I think you've pretty much grasped it, buddy. It's kinda like Jomi's experience in the fairground before he found out he was a Mu, in Terra he... As for Mikuni, it'll be interesting to see which side she ends up on, coz the guys working for Ryoko kept mentioning them (Kuniko and her) as the 'Sun' and the 'Moon'. Ooooooh, speculation! |
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| Interesting development so that lottery is just to kill people off or what's up with that? Quite strange to be honest I wonder when some more light will be shed on this! |
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| Hmm I wonder if lottery is how Mikuni's assistant finds retainers. Miko don't die :( Oh noes this is bad. I seriously wanted to strangle Kuniko in this episode. |
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