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| THIS IS AN ANIME ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS THE MANGA BEYOND THIS EPISODE. ---------------------------------------- More talk, no action. I'm getting the feeling that we may well not get a full resolution of the mystery of Selecao in this short TV anime series. |
pandamaster said: dbaranyi said: THIS IS AN ANIME ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS THE MANGA BEYOND THIS EPISODE. ---------------------------------------- More talk, no action. I'm getting the feeling that we may well not get a full resolution of the mystery of Selecao in this short TV anime series. Gotta leave something for the movie :p Urrrrrrr - I hope that they don't leave the series hanging. :-( |
| Mittan~~~!!! Jesus that was cute; awesome nickname Akira, I give you a 10/10 for that. This said, now that we've actually seen a bit of her character, she's absolutely adorable D: Anyhoo, with the exception of the first minute and a half, and the last thirty seconds, I'd have to vote this the most humorous, least srs bsns episode of the series to date. Of course, this is due partly in large to Kasuga and these two scenes in particular... Now, of course, that is to say that that just because it wasn't srs bsns, we didn't get any plot development. Quite the contrary, actually. We got some development on Shiratori, revealing her as the "Johnny Taker" who has taken roughly 20,000 victims to date, as well as Selecao XI(hey, it's a number!). Past this, we got some insight into the club, as well as Eden of the East, the program developed by the club which Akira seems to be supporting now. In terms of speculation, I'm really unsure of where this is going to go. Ohsugi seems to be screwed, but I figure if he was to die, he would have by now. There's also the number 20,000 which XI has taken care of. Number sounds familiar, right? Well it's the same number of NEETs that Akira rounded up. Lastly, Ohsugi in his attempts to escape his confines, knocked over an apple. Nothing, really, until you consider the prominent role it has at the start of the ending sequence, coupled with the actual story of Eden. One has to wonder if either of these hold any significance, but maybe I'm just looking into it too much now :D. At any rate, like normal I can't wait for next week's episode, this is killer. (rimshot) I also agree, they better not leave this series on a cliffhanger. I'll cry. |
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| Despite this having been full of talking, I rather enjoyed it. A number of spots made me giggle, and it was nice to learn more about a few other characters--even if Ohsugi's fate is still up in the air. I'm thinking that this was a good spot for a lighter episode before all hell starts breaking loose in the episodes to come. Unfortunately, it seems like there's no way we're going to get a solid conclusion at the end of the series. It's hard enough waiting each week for the new episodes; having to wait who knows how long after the series ends for the movie is going to be killer! :( |
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| This was an interesting episode. I wonder what were Akira's intentions in supporting the Eden of East program. How is that club going to help Akira in figuring out the Selecao game? |
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| Anyone see the possible connection between the mobile shot of the apple and the apple in the ending song theme? |
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| I want to know who the Supporter is. =o |
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sugarplumfairy said: Anyone see the possible connection between the mobile shot of the apple and the apple in the ending song theme? Bakayaro said: Lastly, Ohsugi in his attempts to escape his confines, knocked over an apple. Nothing, really, until you consider the prominent role it has at the start of the ending sequence, coupled with the actual story of Eden. sup bro Prolly looking into it too much, but my spider sense is tingling. Prolly related... somehow. |
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| Jut have to feel for Oosugi. First his childhood friend whom he thinks of as more than a friend (with her being the only one that doesn't realize it) blows him off twice for a guy she just met and whom she seems to like. Then he gets kidnapped by someone with the most hilarious criminal name ever, The Johnny Taker, something that probably wouldn't have even happened if he had gone to dinner with Saki as planned. I'm surprised that people think he will die though. My guess is that Akira rescues him, which while better than not getting rescued, would also stink for him since it would bring Saki even closer to him. |
| I was kinda confused at first about the club thing. Anyway It was an OK episode. |
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| Mittan is cute~! o3o |
| i've got really confused. X__X what is the program that they created? |
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sugarplumfairy said: Anyone see the possible connection between the mobile shot of the apple and the apple in the ending song theme? There were red apples in death note to, but in the end the author revealed that they had no meaning .. anyway, pretty confusing episode, i think i'll have to watch it again tomorow when im more awake :P.. would love it if they could describe the eden program more, like a little more about how its working etc. how can it set notes on people? ok, i can understand that it can put notes on bridges and famous stuff like that and i can even buy that it can recognize different stuff like TV's etc. but how can it put notes on people? i mean, someone must have put the information on there and i find it unlikely that people themselves would put personal information for everyone to see with just a camera. and if anyone can uploud anything to the network the program is using, then its worthless. |
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| Yep agree, episode was a bit confusing and I still don't know how they are going to wrap this series up with only 5 more episodes left. There are still so many questions that need answers! Liked the fireworks at the end pretty cool. |
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| Uh, yeah. I don't really have a clue where this is going but it was an enjoyable episode. Wonder if Ohsugi's Johnny is gonna make it or not. |
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| A cigar a day takes teh Johnny away. Smoking is BAD! oh btw: What's going on? |
De-JaYMay 15, 2009 5:53 PM
| Saki's friends are cute ... especially "Mittan" and Hirasawa ^_~ With Ohsugi staying alive as long as he has, I hope he's able to make it out OK. I can't believe Shiratori has taken 20,000 victims ... jeez, there must be some reason why her "messiah" status hasn't been revoked yet. Obviously some significance to 20,000, but I wonder what. (Of course, the way the series keeps bringing back the term "johnny," one would almost think there's some significance *there* too, heh.) I don't have much to say this episode. The main things seems to be the focus on NEETs and the introduction of Eden of the East's program. I feel like I'll need to watch this ep. again (or see a few more eps) before I really understand things on those two topics ^^; On an unrelated note, I love the variety in the character designs. Without looking too "weird" (other than maybe Shiratori), all the characters introduced so far have been unique in appearance. Yay for allowing us to distinguish the characters by something other than their hair color. Also ... anyone know the insert song? It sounded like it was in English. EDIT: Definitely in English, seems (from what I could catch) that the lyrics are the same as some of the words printed in the opening sequence. |
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| Weak episode if you ask me, just made me more confused. |
| This episode was pretty bad. Watching it felt like walking in on an inside joke, everyone is laughing but you're just standing there clueless. Up until now the introduction of characters and details has been smooth and explained well enough to get by. Now suddenly there's 3 new people, a club, a program, and for some reason these new people need help with something but don't want it from Akira because he's not NEET. They just dumped a load of details with no context and spoke in very ambiguous terms. I hope the rest of the series isn't like this. |
| Blue haired women scares the crap outta me. And the Eden of the East program with the images labels and stuff sounds pretty cool. :D I wanna learn more about the Selecao and Akira's past~ |
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| My 2 cents - if you are confused then the writer(s) did their job. Anyway I think that's how this anime will play out and i think ALL will probably be revealed in the end. Why are we having this boring episode where we meet her friends and learn about Eden of the east? Has anyone considered maybe the fact that one of these friends is a selecao? or maybe even the supporter? Who knows? The only question we can really come close to answering at this point is: Will Ohsugi keep his Johnny or not? EDIT: I tried looking up that insert song and besides being the words in the opening I couldn't figure out who sings it. I did fine someone who posted the lyrics though. |
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| i thought it was great, i really like how the storys developing, i look forward to episode 7 im not sure about the song during the episode, but the song in the OP is Falling Down by Oasis |
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PatitoPeke said: ... EH? Ok, I adore you from the deeps of my soul, Eden of the East. But you're confusing me WAY TOO MUCH lately. How the heck will that program save Japan? ... Giving work to the NEETs? ... err. I seriously didn't understand anything here. Heh, guess I'll have to watch it again later. Reducing the ever increasing unemployment rate of Japan can be the most efficient way to save Japan. IV joined police, and went bankrupt. (I don't know what measures he took) V used the money to increase the size of his medical corporation to save whom he can save with his abilities. (failed due to bankruptcy using the money to get the votes or whatever) I believe Akira's plan has worked the best so far being most cost efficient. How much does he still have.. 6 billion? The new girl (XI?) is probably building up on her corporation with her fund and killing off depressed men by seducing them in her personal enjoyment but still reducing the population of failures of society. WHO KNOWS MY HEAD'S ABOUT TO EXPLODE |
juunMay 15, 2009 9:46 PM
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| I liked this episode but I think I need to rewatch it >< I didnt really get what Eden of the East's program was and all that... |
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| interesting episode =D hope the next will be just as interesting |
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| Great episode, i really like the detailed plot and ideas of this series. Confused about a ton of things though. Should all make sense by the end. |
juun said: PatitoPeke said: ... EH? Ok, I adore you from the deeps of my soul, Eden of the East. But you're confusing me WAY TOO MUCH lately. How the heck will that program save Japan? ... Giving work to the NEETs? ... err. I seriously didn't understand anything here. Heh, guess I'll have to watch it again later. Reducing the ever increasing unemployment rate of Japan can be the most efficient way to save Japan. IV joined police, and went bankrupt. (I don't know what measures he took) V used the money to increase the size of his medical corporation to save whom he can save with his abilities. (failed due to bankruptcy using the money to get the votes or whatever) I believe Akira's plan has worked the best so far being most cost efficient. How much does he still have.. 6 billion? The new girl (XI?) is probably building up on her corporation with her fund and killing off depressed men by seducing them in her personal enjoyment but still reducing the population of failures of society. WHO KNOWS MY HEAD'S ABOUT TO EXPLODE What you just said kind of explains a lot about the story so far. I had about the same theory myself, although I'm curious as to how Saki's friends play into all of this. |
| They are jobless NEETs who tried to further develop their product Higashi no Eden into business, but failed because (fill in whatever the guy said in the anime about HnE). |
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greenmush said: sigh, a slight change in the show, i wanted to see the process of how Ohsugi got tied up hmmm ya me too, this episode was ok i guess, it didnt leave me hanging like the other ones but i still want to know more, i just hope he doesnt get kill by that white hair chick >.> |
| Poor Ohsugi, i hope nothing happens to his "jonny". I really really like this anime. Hopefully my questions will be answered soon.. I cant wait for the next episode. :3 |
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| A good comic relief episode that showed some growth in Akira's plan to improve Japan through bettering the NEETs to Japan's societal standards. Not the best episode so far but it was charming and it's nice for a show this serious to have some moments like this so you don't get too wrapped up or confused |
| I don't know what the fuck is going here. But I really enjoyed it. |
| I'm glad I'm not the only one who's confused after this episode.. I hope I will understand more about it next week. |
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| After reading the posts here, I understand the storyline a little better. I like how mysterious and confusing this show is. I believe one of the methods used to save Japan was reducing the population of Japan. Akira seemed to try that before he lost his memories, but the lady seems to be trying that now. |
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| interesting seems like they have met and kinda a bit of ironic Akira (b4 memory swap) gathered neets into his building and killed about 20000 of them i think , and now the current one is planning to help them so wouldnt it be bad if they found out that he killed Neets and could possibly think that Akira would backstab them? o wells looking forward to next episode =D |
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| I wouldn't want to be a victim of the "Johnny Taker" ;< Poor Ohsugi.. I hope his Johnny won't be harmed :( And the picture of that victim in the last episode got even more ugly.. |
| Seriously, why was that guy hiding at that desk? Guess he's a neet//hikikomori or something. Lots of talking this episode, couldn't understand all of it. Looks like Eden is a identify program... |
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| A much more characters-oriented episode that ressembled Honey and Clover, and a great one at that. Kamiyama is doing a wonderful job in mixing both the emotions/relationships of his characters and the overall development of the script. I agree on the fact that we don't have all the clues yet to understand the background of this episode that further developped the theme of NEETs and decay of the Japanese society, but still, it's Kamiyama and Production IG we're speaking about, you all know that we'll have all the keys to the story at the right time, no? |
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| I really felt I had skipped an episode or so. The whole introduction to the club was quite sudden, as for the introduction of the three 'club members'. (Referring to them like that, since I don't remember their names.. H..? Mittan? Woman?) I'm wondering how significant this program is, probably a lot, since the title is 'Eden of the East'.. I'm not really sure what it exactly does, was it the program that Akira used on his cell? And Saki/Mittan had something to do with the programming of it? I'm confuseeed. |
desolatoMay 16, 2009 9:33 AM
| Great episode with a good amount of development, especially with more exposition on the club members, and the Eden of the East. It seems that now we also know how Akira will be using his money to try to save Japan and fulfill his mission as a Selecao. It's all kinda sudden, but this does bring me closer to understanding what's going on. I'm kinda worried that with 5 episodes left, there might not be enough time to wrap things up, especially with the Selecao, their mission, and Mr. Outside. Now I am looking forward to seeing what happens next. I do admit that program is quite nice though. I'd love to have that on my cellphone. |
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