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| Good episode, even if the script is already showing signs of expectation and weakness sometimes. Relationships between characters are still good though, as it seems that's what really matters in this anime. Animation and direction are ok mostly. Still, I liked this episode less than the first and I have the bad feeling that it will become worse and worse. It will be a true challenge to make this show last for 11 episodes since most of the plot is already behind after only 2 (I mean the earthquake and the aftermath). But they're trying to show the realistic side of it, so I guess this will come to a journey in the destroyed Tokyo where they'll try to find the siblings' home, their parents, and of course Maki's home where her child should logically be. By the way, I find it strange that she doesn't worry at all about her little Hina, fresh 4 year-old daughter, that may be safe, or dead, no one knows. Hmmm alot of strange things happen in this anime as some of you already mentionned, but it's not the first time a BONES anime is criticized for its weak script, is it? (I mean, I haven't seen a decent script in a BONES anime since Darker Than Black/The Skull Man two years ago). |
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| ^ robbydesu said: As for Mari not worrying for her daughter...I would think that she is. I don't think it's necessary to show that she's worried for her daughter because it's sort of common sense that a mother will be worried about her own child - that's just maternal love for you. Besides, in contrast to how Mirai is freaking out, Mari is an adult. There is also the fact that she's got these two parentless kids with her, I think most adults (especially a parent) will be more concerned about the kids than themselves in that moment. Contrary to what you didn't see though, I seriously saw a good amount of worry from Mari. When Mirai mentions about her own mother, Mari naturally talks about her daughter (as if she was thinking about her all along) and you just see Mari staring at the picture of her daughter on her phone. That in of itself is enough representation of a mother worrying for her child I think. Also from the way she's talking about Hina, I think Mari is fully aware of the fact that there is a high chance that Hina is either injured or worse. |
| hmm what happened to that lady that was with Yuuki ? anyways looks like this anime was based off of earthquake simulations , so it's generally accurate, hmm who knows maybe something you learn about earthquakes can save your life one day lol hm i wonder how can this be a 11 episode series, like 8 more episodes of finding my way home? and the 11th one would be the afterwards and rebuilding? |
asdf1248 said: Isn't Odaiba on an island-type terrain? Wonder how they're going to get across the water. Maybe they have to race against a mini-tsunami or something. There is a monorail that connects to the city, but good chance it's destroyed. There is also boats which could still be working. Guess we will see. oh and the lady with Yuuki found her workmate if you pay attention when they settled in that area at the end. |
| Oh my god. The first half of this ep made me cry. ;_______; Overall, great episode. Emotions bursting, and the mother-character comes in to calm things down. And shit. Bones did a wonderful job making the earthquake so realistic. |
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YennoX said: I'm not that excited about this show so far. A girl jumping such a large gap near the stairs? Total BS. Staying completely silent until someone actually walks by while being crushed under a shelf? And that person happen to be his sister? BS. I give credits the the producers who thought of the scenarios, but I think the characters' behaviour is exaggerated to some certain extent. Sure, we lose our cool in situations such as those- but definately not to that irrational, maniac-like state. EDIT: I forgot to point out that the mother isn't the least bit worried about her 4-year old child. Funny thing eh? Totally agree. The characters behavior in this show is totally exaggerated and unrealistic. In the first episode Mirai was acting like an emo girl at least 3-4 years older than she really is, and this time she plays a freakin' Batman?! Give me a break... Really, Bones lost it with Xam'd already, and it seems like we have another wreck of a story and character development with Tokyo Magnitude now. Very disappointing. Not disappointing enough for a drop, but really close to it. |
YennoX said: I'm not that excited about this show so far. A girl jumping such a large gap near the stairs? Total BS. Staying completely silent until someone actually walks by while being crushed under a shelf? And that person happen to be his sister? BS You'd be surprised at the things people will do under an adrenaline rush... Or under the influence of angel dust. I'm glad I picked this one up though, it's got great animation and I can't wait for the impending tsunamis/aftershocks that will happen as well. And is anyone else surprised that there was NO looting? If this story happened in the US, you'd bet your bottom dollar that everyone who isn't crippled or a corpse would be looting! |
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gloomheart said: And is anyone else surprised that there was NO looting? If this story happened in the US, you'd bet your bottom dollar that everyone who isn't crippled or a corpse would be looting! they aint looting cause they are japanese :P, but seriously they are so damn polite and such. |
YennoX said: I'm not that excited about this show so far. A girl jumping such a large gap near the stairs? Total BS. Staying completely silent until someone actually walks by while being crushed under a shelf? And that person happen to be his sister? BS. Well, the "large gap" doesn't seem to be much more than 1 or 1,5 meter if you look exactly at 09:56. And that's not really much. Staying silent might be a good idea unless you hear someone closeby, it depends on how long you're going to be stuck there. I'm sure they were screaming earlier, but people didn't care cause they were so shocked. Also, if you scream nonstop, you'll lose your voice pretty fast. YennoX said: EDIT: I forgot to point out that the mother isn't the least bit worried about her 4-year old child. Funny thing eh? Seriously, to make you realize, they have to make her be über worried? Isn't it enough that you know she has a daughter, to know she's worried? Of course she's hiding it, cause if she was showing it Yuuki and Mirai would become more worried as well. seishi-sama said: In the first episode Mirai was acting like an emo girl at least 3-4 years older than she really is, and this time she plays a freakin' Batman?! Again, watch 09:56, the gap doesn't seem that huge. |
| Good episode, i think Mirai will take a very interesting char development. |
| ^More tension would make this a 'suspense' series instead of an action series. This being an earth quake and all, and how Bones are pulling it off atm... the main character here won't get killed off at the start, most likely (I don't think that's their style; if they do, I hope it's for the better/a message such as 'Even if you're the main character of your life, it doesn't mean you're invulnerable to such events'... I doubt this will happen though, although I'd love for it to), so of course it'll take the action movie route as she won't get killed by a boulder or something usual in such a situation. Good episode, and unlike what some people said, with exaggerated scenes/lack of realism, I think it's best to think that over and I'd refer to robbydesu's post for a good example of how I see some of it. What we've seen in the anime isn't even comparable to some firemen's achievements during 9/11; the brain only uses 10% or so of it's capabilities because it's selfish. In front of death, it will boost that a considerable amount, shortening your muscles life time for example if you're sprinting or jumping, because it's a natural reflex to get a rush when you might die. As far as realism goes, the anime didn't cross any boundaries yet (I don't know about the structures being destroyed part and all of that earth quake stuff, I mean this in the psychological domain). I don't see how this anime can last 13 episodes, but this episode was better than the first, IMO. Although you can see psychology in situations here, it doesn't seem like the anime is trying to aim for that, so I'm really wondering if the anime itself will have a point or not. Besides seeing lots of building shattering and people going "omg I can't believe he did that"; if anime went that path I'd palm face, haha. |
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| Looks like another great episode! Can't wait for the next! Mirai is still difficult, Yuuki is adorable, and Mari is the coolest! I have a bad feeling that Hina didn't make it..or Mari's mom, guess we'll find out soon enough. |
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| I got the feeling to be in the disaster area. First halve made me emotional. So kudo's. Anyways, curious how they will make it any further. |
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| ;_; That was a good episode. Wonder how exactly they're going to continue the series from here. I'm pretty sure that girl who was with Yuuki was voiced by Nakahara Mai \o/. |
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| guess things are starting to happen by now then, better than first episode, too much introductory stuff last week xD and lol @ people moving around looking like zombies : 3 RobinotX said: for me, it somehow doesn't seem real, can't explain it in any other way, so.. oh well nvm, everyone thinks differently after all : p I got the feeling to be in the disaster area. First halve made me emotional. well, since I'm the kind of guy who is pretty egoistic, I would, probably, in a similair situation abandon anyone who wasn't Really close to me, as in .. really, really close..) but .. I guess it could be interesting to see what kind of hell they go through : D oh and btw, is it just me, or are Abingdon Boys School popular or something? they seem to be making openings for a whole bunch of animes nowadays xD : o oh look, robbydesu's watching this anime too : D |
shit that's an ugly sound the guy there makes (at about 03.24 or so) xD I think it would even sounds better with something completely random like "ugu~~" or whatever instead of that weird mating call : D
lol "hi sis I almost died but I got you the drink you wanted!" *thumbs up* xD...OosranJul 17, 2009 1:39 PM
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Oosran said: I tell you man. I am everywhere. But yea, you should be honoured I'm replying to this....must...study...TWO MORE DAYS!!: o oh look, robbydesu's watching this anime too : D |
robbydesu said: why ofc, always honoured to get a reply : D glhf studying for those 2 more days : D (vacation is soo nice~)Oosran said: I tell you man. I am everywhere. But yea, you should be honoured I'm replying to this....must...study...TWO MORE DAYS!!: o oh look, robbydesu's watching this anime too : D |
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Oosran said: TT_____TT technically final is tmr, so HA.robbydesu said: why ofc, always honoured to get a reply : D glhf studying for those 2 more days : D (vacation is soo nice~)Oosran said: I tell you man. I am everywhere. But yea, you should be honoured I'm replying to this....must...study...TWO MORE DAYS!!: o oh look, robbydesu's watching this anime too : D |
robbydesu said: tch w/e, good luck with that then I suppose : p (off-topic ftw : D)Oosran said: TT_____TT technically final is tmr, so HA.robbydesu said: why ofc, always honoured to get a reply : D glhf studying for those 2 more days : D (vacation is soo nice~)Oosran said: I tell you man. I am everywhere. But yea, you should be honoured I'm replying to this....must...study...TWO MORE DAYS!!: o oh look, robbydesu's watching this anime too : D |
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| Hmm I too have a feeling Hina did not survive. Or well maybe she did and they'll have a happy reunion. :) |
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| Really good Story so far, I really looking forward to the next episode! |
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| Well episode 2 was quite sad. |
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| If my google-fu is right, Seijo is pretty damn far from Tokyo so the kids parents should be alright but freaking out; however Sengenjaya, hence Mari's mom and kid, are right by Shibuya, so they are probably screwed. I figure it'll take a couple episodes to get off of Odaiba, then a majority of eps making their way to Mari's house. And in those eps I'm sure there's bound to be one looter or rapist or something, no society can be that devoid of sociopaths. Then around episode 8, after having found Mari's mom and daughter, dead or alive, she's gonna help yuuki and mirai get to their home by episode 11 probably with the mom being in the hospital from freaking out about her missing children, realizing she should spend more time with her kids. As for some comments here, I think some people underestimate the human spirit in times of crisis. Whether that be freaking out to save your little brother or being an adult and staying calm to not freak out around scared, unsupervised kids. |
ironchefflip said: well then, no reason anymore to watch this?xD I figure it'll take a couple episodes to get off of Odaiba, then a majority of eps making their way to Mari's house. And in those eps I'm sure there's bound to be one looter or rapist or something, no society can be that devoid of sociopaths. Then around episode 8, after having found Mari's mom and daughter, dead or alive, she's gonna help yuuki and mirai get to their home by episode 11 probably with the mom being in the hospital from freaking out about her missing children, realizing she should spend more time with her kids. As for some comments here, I think some people underestimate the human spirit in times of crisis. Whether that be freaking out to save your little brother or being an adult and staying calm to not freak out around scared, unsupervised kids. Thumbs up for staying cool in such a situation, then helping yourself to survive, and afterwards .. help others.. can't help others if you're dead right?: D |
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| Yeah this is really getting good. Really forward to how things will develop character wise throughout the show. |
ironchefflip said: If my google-fu is right, Seijo is pretty damn far from Tokyo so the kids parents should be alright but freaking out; however Sengenjaya, hence Mari's mom and kid, are right by Shibuya, so they are probably screwed. First of all, Seijou is in the Setagaya Ward of Tokyo, so it's in Tokyo's 23 Wards. Sure, it's on the border of Tokyo and yes, it's true that Tokyo is SOOOOO big that it's actually quite far from Odaiba... It's like 15km away from Odaiba....about 1h30min of transit operating normally according to Google maps.....And yes, you should check out Tokyo Met. Area. It's huge and Yokohama, Saitama, Chiba and Kawasaki are all included. They are all connected by suburb so they form the most populous "megacity" of the world with more than 35M people..... And Sangenjaya is only 5km away from Kinuta Kouen, it's not that far. |
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ironchefflip said: I figure it'll take a couple episodes to get off of Odaiba, then a majority of eps making their way to Mari's house. And in those eps I'm sure there's bound to be one looter or rapist or something, no society can be that devoid of sociopaths. Then around episode 8, after having found Mari's mom and daughter, dead or alive, she's gonna help yuuki and mirai get to their home by episode 11 probably with the mom being in the hospital from freaking out about her missing children, realizing she should spend more time with her kids. Mari already said they're heading to find the kid's parents. I suspect Mari finding her mom and daughter will be the last episode...of course with the help of the two kids and possibly their parents. |
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| There is still a possibility that their respective families are all dead and they end up living together..... |
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wakka9ca said: I won't discard that option. Could be posible.There is still a possibility that their respective families are all dead and they end up living together..... Anyway good episode, I missed the Tripodes and Tom Cruise. I got the chills when Yuuki called for Mirai; "ONEEEE-CHAN" Omgawd, *Shrugs*. |
| Crazy good episode in my opinion. I really like stories involving disasters for some reason. I hope Mari's daughter and Mirai's parents are okay.. *gasp* |
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| I'm just struck with Mari's calmness. I am not a person who freaks out but come on, you have a kid at home and there is a (magnitude 8) earthquake. I guess I expected her to act like a "mother". |
TokyoNeonLight said: I'm just struck with Mari's calmness. I am not a person who freaks out but come on, you have a kid at home and there is a (magnitude 8) earthquake. I guess I expected her to act like a "mother". But what is freaking out going to do? Absolutely nothing. Mari understood that. Just because she's not screaming and crying her head off doesn't mean she's not worried. |
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TokyoNeonLight said: I'm just struck with Mari's calmness. I am not a person who freaks out but come on, you have a kid at home and there is a (magnitude 8) earthquake. I guess I expected her to act like a "mother". To add to what Wasabi said: The fact she's taking care of parent-less (at this place) kids instead of her own (since she cannot reach her just like that) is paternal instinct. It's been discussed in the first 2 pages; her attitude is mature and normal. Freaking out would just make the 2 brats panic instead of being reassured. |
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dragonshade said: yea pretty good episode. But I wonder how the story would go from that. It seems like theres not much to talk about since earthquake is not enough to run 13 eps. but again, I dont know |
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| This series is carrying on quite well so far. Has a good raw/gritty emotion to it, as should the setting be for such a tragedy. I really want to see how this develops. |
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| The tragedy of this anime is a welcome change from some of the more light-hearted anime that I've been watching recently. I expected the search for her brother to have been the main event of the plot, but it seems that there is more to come. I can't wait for the next episode. It's currently in my top two fav for this season, along with Aoi Hana. Also, the crushed birthday cake, is it alluding at something even more tragic? A very emotional thrill-ride. |
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| Robydesu's post sums up a lot of my thoughts. :3 The animation was a lot better so I'm guessing that the crappy frame rate from the first episode was just the subs I had downloaded. And like others have said, I get the feeling that the crushed birthday cake is hinting at: T_____T 5/5 |
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WinterNightsFall said: so thumbs up for robbydesu then, as usual : pRobydesu's post sums up a lot of my thoughts. :3 |
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| This is absolutely great. The tension and emotions looked very real. The smooth animation as the first episode, and the plot wold make this one of the best this season, just like higashi no eden in Spring. |
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Wasabi said: TokyoNeonLight said: I'm just struck with Mari's calmness. I am not a person who freaks out but come on, you have a kid at home and there is a (magnitude 8) earthquake. I guess I expected her to act like a "mother". But what is freaking out going to do? Absolutely nothing. Mari understood that. Just because she's not screaming and crying her head off doesn't mean she's not worried. I am not saying that freaking out will help. But she doesn't even remotely looks like she's worried. We have to wait until the end of the episode to find out that she has a kid, and it's her birthday. Hakoria said: TokyoNeonLight said: I'm just struck with Mari's calmness. I am not a person who freaks out but come on, you have a kid at home and there is a (magnitude 8) earthquake. I guess I expected her to act like a "mother". To add to what Wasabi said: The fact she's taking care of parent-less (at this place) kids instead of her own (since she cannot reach her just like that) is paternal instinct. It's been discussed in the first 2 pages; her attitude is mature and normal. Freaking out would just make the 2 brats panic instead of being reassured. It's not paternal but maternal. Paternal=fatherly, maternal=motherly. And yes I agree that the panic would just make things worse for the kids, but come on. You don't have to freak out superficially to show that you are worried, and to me she didn't look worried. It wasn't even implied. Oh wait, it was, by music and Mirai. O_o And i didn't read the first couple of pages but how is it possible not to be able to call somebody but you are able to watch news on the phone? |
| Wow, that was so touching. ;_; The animation during the earthquake is great but that's not surprising, we already saw some sequences in the first episode. Definitely a show with a lot of potential to be good. |
TokyoNeonLight said: It's not paternal but maternal. Paternal=fatherly, maternal=motherly. And yes I agree that the panic would just make things worse for the kids, but come on. You don't have to freak out superficially to show that you are worried, and to me she didn't look worried. It wasn't even implied. Oh wait, it was, by music and Mirai. O_o And i didn't read the first couple of pages but how is it possible not to be able to call somebody but you are able to watch news on the phone? Eugh, my wrong there, thanks for correcting. It's true that her calm is quite surprising, since even adults normally show some fears during such a time, and it's quite annoying to see her always smiling; they decide how the characters personality are, so I guess that's just how she'll be, even though the outside appearance made me expect otherwise. I was surprised by the news on the phone part too but forgot about it by the end of the episode; don't know how that system works, but you're right about that being weird. |
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| Wow, the second episode did not disappoint my expectations at all. This is a really powerful show. The entire earthquake itself was extremely well done and realistic. The sense of terror and helplessness was evident throughout the action scenes. Did anyone else just get that pit feeling in your stomach seeing the after effects? I don't know about you, but thinking about something that catastrophic happening is a pretty terrifying thought. What I find compelling is the interaction of the people during a disaster like this. In some cases in bring humanity closer together to get through a difficult time, but in other cases they push away or ignore. Though pairing up with the woman was a tiny bit deux ex machina, I think it's a crucial point in order to bring about the character growth and development that I am anticipating. When Mirai found her brother I actually teared up, it was so moving. I think this series is really going to get into the intricacies of relationships and behavior, I'm hooked on it. robbydesu said: Very emotional episode indeed. Episode did a very good job at portraying the fear and tension. I love Mirai's reactions - it was just so raw and real. I didn't know how tense I was about her finding Yuuki until she actually found him because I just unwillingly started to cry. I seriously felt the pure relief that Mirai felt. ^This. |
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MistressMorbid said: ^This.. is another one agreeing with robbydesu : Drobbydesu said: Very emotional episode indeed. Episode did a very good job at portraying the fear and tension. I love Mirai's reactions - it was just so raw and real. I didn't know how tense I was about her finding Yuuki until she actually found him because I just unwillingly started to cry. I seriously felt the pure relief that Mirai felt. ^This. |
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| Excellent Episode. BTW I think the people of Tokyo have had their fair share of big earthquakes and minor ones too, they've been trained/used to them and know what to do in situations like these. Thats why you see them mostly calm after the 8.0 shakedown. |
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