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Oct 1, 2009 4:21 AM

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I'm calling a definite Elen death at this point in the series, one of Reiji/Cal will remain alive and inferno will defintely be wiped out.

Now lets see what actually happens x).
Oct 11, 2009 10:43 PM

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LIZZIE DIED!? FUCK YOU CAL! WHY'D YOU TURN OUT LIKE THIS?

You're different from what you used to be. I see a Revy (Black Lagoon) duplicate from you now. GO ELEN! PWN HER ASS GO EIN!
Dec 12, 2010 2:26 AM

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Lizzie wouldn't have been killed if Reiji was sensible enough to actually tell Cal he thought she'd been killed in the explosion. Or hell, Lizzie should've told Cal; even if she wanted Reiji to tell her, at least she'd have some hope that Lizzie wasn't lying.
See what a lack of communication can do? It can kill. Too bad it was Lizzie who got killed.
Mar 7, 2011 8:09 AM

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Cal is still not a phantom. The way their eyes change color when ready to kill doesn't apply to her. She only kills random target if they get in her way.
Mar 7, 2011 12:37 PM

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The eye-change represents the moments when Ein and Zwei think of themselves not human so they could move their emotions aside and kill. It is pure symbolism added by the anime.

Drei on the other hand... she doesn't mind being an assassin as the other two do so she doesn't need to put aside her emotions in order to kill (or in othe words: she doesn't need to persuade herself).
May 25, 2011 7:52 AM
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Lizzie was cool

I think there's a color change but it's far more subtle than the other Phantoms
Mar 11, 2012 11:10 PM

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Lizzie! :(

Reiji you're such a fucking faggot. Firstly, you left Cal all alone, ok whatever you thought she was dead. YOU DON'T EVEN TRY TO HELP HER WHEN YOU LEARN THAT SHE IS ALIVE? FUCK YOU.
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Mar 16, 2012 11:34 PM

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CAL IS BLINDED BY HATRED, its soooo annoying. lol
Apr 5, 2012 6:45 AM

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Oh god!
Calm down Cal.
Apr 8, 2012 7:27 PM
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Anyone seen Darker than Black? Reiji reminds me of Hei in some way. He gets all the ladys wet for him. this is not a love triangle, it's a love square, hehe.
Apr 14, 2012 11:02 AM

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The song is really long on that pocket watch... I know it's supposed to build up drama, but that didn't seem realistic. I don't get why inferno would trust Scyth Master for another time. He's already had 2 defective phantoms, and now it's a third. Why would they trust the other trainees that aren't even phantoms yet. Especially when his phantom assassins aren't as emotionally controlled and loyal as he claims.
Jul 9, 2012 10:51 PM

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what the hell did they do to Cal? Seriously? how could she change that much so quick? I'm actually sad Lizzie died. Sure she was criminal, but she tried to do things right, and with honor.

fuck off Cal for involving Mio. Inferno tried to kill Cal. They killed her only family. Why the hell would she do this? Scythe's lies?

here comes more of Scythe's puppets as expected as he turns on Cal, as she was too much of a loose cannon.

I don't see how we can get a peaceful resolution at this point, or even a good ending. Oh well, Scythe better fucking die.
Jul 28, 2012 9:54 PM

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Nayrael said:
Asks yourself: why did Cal talk to Reiji in episode 22. She wanted to see if he had some kind of explanation for what he had done. In other words, at that time a small part of her must have hoped that her thoughts about Reiji are false (the fact that she did not kill Elen in the church in that episode shows that she might not have been truly serious back then).

However, Reiji's "You deserve to kill me for what I have done to you" were like confession to her doubts and him being "Elen's Scapegoat" (as Cal interpreted his words) made her believe that he loves Elen more then she thought he loved her 2 years ago. Now, she hates him even more and wants to see him suffer greatly for what he had done to her.
In other words, Reiji's terrible choice of words made her fall deeper into darkness.

For those interested, here is what she was thinking (from my memory) while she was walking through the city after punching Reiji in the VN (and keep in mind that she was not attacked in the VN):


Ah yes, and her bullet in ep20 probably saved Reiji's and Elen's life. If not for that, they would have been careless and Inferno would have made a sneak attack and killed them.


Yeah Reiji is an idiot. If he knew how to talk Cal would've been back to normal. I feel really bad for Liz. She didn't deserve to die.

If Cal dies I'm going to drop this show. I would like an ending where Reiji, Cal and Eren all end up living a normal life, but since Urobochi is the writer I doubt that's going to happen.

I miss loli Cal, this Cal is good but I don't like her like I liked Loli Cal.
Aug 31, 2012 8:36 AM

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Cal's "character development" has been one of the worst I have seen in a while. The last 4 episodes were pure shit. Glad that it's over soon.
Oct 16, 2012 10:55 AM
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Cal's definitely gone berserk now.

ABout time that Ein and Zwei start acting like the professional assassins they once were.
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Oct 20, 2012 9:23 PM

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Meh I've decided not to take this show so seriously anymore and it's kind of enjoyable that way.

Cal definitely turned into one crazy bitch who backstabs whomever she likes. I still think when push comes to shove Cal won't be able to kill Reiji.

We'll see how it goes. Nice episode.
Nov 6, 2012 6:10 PM
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Ok episode. too much talking.
The preview Cal looks too abusive to Mio.
Scyphte turns into a good guy. Still don't trust him.
Lizzie dies. Meh.
3/5
Jan 6, 2013 11:42 AM

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The dialogue from the VN explains Cal's internal thoughts better.

Reiji is an idiot for not clarifying everything from beginning to end with Cal right away, but Cal is an even bigger idiot for not asking specific questions, giving her "ex-boyfriend" the proper chance to explain (he's been phantom before so he knows how it is), AND going against Ex-Phantom, the Godo clan, and Inferno.

Lizzie was one of the best characters in this show. She was composed, and only endangered/killed someone (even her best friend) when there was no other alternative/orders. Regardless of what her emotions were screaming to her, she had to make the rational choice. She was truly a loyal partner and friend. Now she's dead, thanks to Cal. Now Mio is kidnapped, thanks to Cal. Now Reiji and Eren's life is screwed again, thanks to Cal.

At least she's hot and has skills with a bike right?
Jan 15, 2013 11:48 PM

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Stupid everyone is making this anime more dramatic. But I guess that is fine, but not fantastic.

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Apr 24, 2013 7:31 PM
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-Shuda- said:
Reiji is an idiot for not clarifying everything from beginning to end with Cal right away, but Cal is an even bigger idiot for not asking specific questions, giving her "ex-boyfriend" the proper chance to explain (he's been phantom before so he knows how it is), AND going against Ex-Phantom, the Godo clan, and Inferno.

Lizzie was one of the best characters in this show. She was composed, and only endangered/killed someone (even her best friend) when there was no other alternative/orders. Regardless of what her emotions were screaming to her, she had to make the rational choice. She was truly a loyal partner and friend. Now she's dead, thanks to Cal. Now Mio is kidnapped, thanks to Cal. Now Reiji and Eren's life is screwed again, thanks to Cal.


At least someone here tried to justify Reiji's decision to explain everything. Seriously, if it's Reiji's fault, then it's also Cal's fault. Neither of them are having a heart to heart talk, and thus the misunderstanding between them. Cal thinks Reiji is selfish, well guess who's selfish as well? You are! She drags innocent people in just because she can keep Reiji where she can see him.

And poor Lizzie, seriously. That was not a nice way to die...I love how we get to hear her thoughts, that the gun kept getting heavier and heavier for her ;_;
Nov 3, 2013 6:48 AM
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Sad episode. Or rather, I don't know what to feel anymore...
Dec 28, 2013 8:55 PM
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And then Lizzie blew Cal's brains out and everything was solved. Oh how i wish.

But no, the creators realized that Lizzie wasn't acting as blatantly fucking stupid as everyone else and decided they had to kill her.

Derp.

Oh, and another example of Cal's flawless logic: "What? Both of you wanted to protect me from becoming an assassin and put your careers and lives on the line for me? Everyone is so selfish." Fuck you, Cal.
Jan 23, 2014 5:15 PM

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Ahhh, no, Lizzie... She was the only one that was following by engagement and loyalty.

Cal have become completely crazy. She will probably die by the hand of Reiji.
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Jan 28, 2014 5:47 AM

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okay.. Lizzie, the only one here that actually makes sense is now dead.. GREAT!

Cal would probably die... but I only want one more thing... someone has to kill that Scythe... man Claude died a few episodes back already but that scum is still alive and kicking.. someone has to end him.. really
Jan 29, 2014 1:09 PM

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Let the bloodbath begin... I just hope there is some salvation hidden between all that blood for out main characters.

It's so sad Lizzie had to die, she was such a great character :(

And I don't like preview at all... those words Ein is saying.. please, no.

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Cal being crazy bitch is pretty intense to watch though....But like some of us here, I can't really understand her hatred. It looks very childish, naive and stupid....

That's because noone here understands Scythe did that to her, he robbed her of her dreams and insinuated his lies about Reiji and Ein into her - it was way too easy for him to gain a trust of scared, lonely girl...
Mar 31, 2014 4:29 PM

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Damn Cal you're going way overboard... even killing Lizzie... Cal get your shit together and stop fucking up everyones life...

Great development though and I wonder what's next!
May 9, 2014 1:14 PM

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RafaelDeJongh said:
Damn Cal you're going way overboard... even killing Lizzie... Cal get your shit together and stop fucking up everyones life...


She's too obsessed with revenge. It's unlikely she can be saved.

I'm guessing Mio will get caught in the crossfire and die.
Jun 17, 2014 12:53 AM

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I hate Cal. She's a shitty phantom; way too over emotional. Reiji and Ein are true assassins.

Jul 10, 2014 9:13 PM

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errrrrr
dam this anime is getting know were fast I guess thats why there is 26 episodes
feels like there just dragging on
I hate this sycthe guy
I dont understand how stupid Cal is for believing in him
Well onto the next episode
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Aug 16, 2014 2:00 PM

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WTF is wrong with Cal?! Really, she killed Lizzie! WTF!!! Stupid, stupid...
Feb 23, 2015 1:37 AM

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Claudia and Lizzie were the best characters in the show and they're both dead. FUCK.

Reiji and Eren are stupid. To hell with Mio, who gives a shit? Just escape already. They [were] assassins who killed countless people, why should they care about Mio? Cal is basically using Mio as hostage to lure Ein and Zwei and they should use the opportunity to GTFO. NO LOGIC OMG

Cal's character development is ridiculous.
Jun 24, 2015 6:28 PM

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Cal is pissing me the FUCK OFF!
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Jul 28, 2015 2:36 AM

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Sigh... Lizzie is out too ;_;

Now this is getting interesting.
Aug 25, 2015 1:55 AM

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Damn Cal is so annoying, this whole arc is not that good, I lost the interest.
Jan 12, 2016 6:21 AM

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CogitoErgoSum23 said:
Damn Cal is so annoying, this whole arc is not that good, I lost the interest.


My feelings right now are the same...
Feb 21, 2016 11:05 PM

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Anyone know the song title during the time that
Aug 11, 2016 5:55 AM

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Well Cal you can't be redeemed now.
Apr 2, 2017 7:04 AM

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(rewatching)

RIP Lizzie.
Cal has attachment issues.
Jul 29, 2017 10:53 AM

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lizzie dead. rip my favourite boobs
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Apr 17, 2018 9:46 AM

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RIP Lizzie. She was the only sensible person in this show imo. Dammit, Cal, why do you have to go so far? You saw the explosion, it did not cross your mind that Reiji thought you were dead? And fuck you Reiji, all you had to do was tell her "I thought you were dead" NOT "You deserve to kill me for what I have done" WHAT THE FUCK, that is an admission of guilt that you abandoned her, and we know that is not the truth. God dammit, why are characters so stupid in this show? All these misunderstandings to move the plot forward is lazy and stupid.
If Cal or Elen dies because of this stupid misunderstanding, I will hate this show forever
Apr 23, 2018 11:49 AM

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Lizzie's death was so fucking sad, he last words were really tear-breaking ;-;
Feb 23, 2020 11:06 AM

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R.I.P. Lizzie, you deserved better.

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Lizzie has played her role and died as it should be. She's the only character that was done right.
In ep18 it was shown that Scythe prepares some Phantom-like girls. Seems that's what was it.
With three episodes left, the final battle is about to start.
We still don't know anything about Eren's past, weird.
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