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Jul 30, 2009 5:12 PM

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Gathering the events that happened, I am guessing this is the failed 'Escape to the North'
Sore wa himitsu desu.
Oct 11, 2009 1:32 PM

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Damn. Things are getting hot.

Eren! Why'd you go back to that Scythe Master dude? or probably she got kidnapped.

I really like what's happening so far. Plot twists are the best. I wonder if killing Sycthe Master would really solve anything.
Apr 1, 2011 10:09 AM
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Did Scythe finding Ein and McCunnen finding Reiji happen at the same time? Just wondering because it looked like it from the dub that I'm watching.

If so, how did McCunnen know that Ein went back to Scythe? - And why didn't Reiji just say something like "no, she's waiting in the car." And they would've went over to the car and -might've- caught Scythe and let the shit hit the fan.

???
Apr 1, 2011 10:19 AM
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Did Scythe finding Ein and McCunnen finding Reiji happen at the same time? I'm just asking because that's the way it looks on the dub I'm watching.

If so, how did McCunnen know that Ein went back to Scythe so quickly? And why didn't Reiji just say something, like "no, she's in the car." - then they would've went back to the car and -might've- caught Scythe and let the shit hit the fan.

???
Sep 1, 2011 9:52 AM

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Shit just got real. I am definitely hooked now.
Mar 15, 2012 11:52 PM

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Getting sooo gooooood!!!
Mar 30, 2012 10:53 PM

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Ein was annoying in this episode :(
Now go Reiji. Kill that bastard.
Jun 13, 2012 8:26 PM

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back to the real bad guy Scythe.

he should have took McCunnen's offer at first even if temporarily.

they gotta get rid of that sleazeball Scythe.
Jun 18, 2012 8:29 AM

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i wasn't so bothered about them going on the run, it was actually a decent episode until the end... the way they were caught was just plain stupid and very boring to put it politely. But up until then it was very interesting with Zwei ripping up his passport to prove it doesn't matter, and a very intense seen with Ein (now known as Elen) putting the gun to her head, although she has gone from almost emotionless to just plain emo in this episode, I of course will keep watching to see what they can do, but I guess I am slightly disappointed as to where this episode went.
Jul 25, 2012 12:57 PM

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I loved this episode. :D Although... Eren is not to different from Ein. Haha, but oh well. I think the story is progressing while. There are still many episode left so hopefully 'Eren' and 'Reiji' end up together or something like that. (:


The writer is Urobochi. I doubt they are going to end up together.
Sep 2, 2012 6:24 AM

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Nice episode overall. Too much to discuss, but I found everything pleasant and/or interesting to watch. The story becomes better and better, even though I planned some possibilities of plot development, the outcome chosen in this episode is quite nice to watch anyway.

5/5 Can't wait to see the rest of it.

Oct 12, 2012 6:02 AM
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For being the baddest, meanest assassin partnership out there, they were pretty predictable in their movements.

Still a good ep. Scythe is scary and his domination of Ein has a creepy sexual connotation to it. I hope she's allright.
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Nov 2, 2012 5:36 PM
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Nice episode.
Now her name is Eren not Eln.
Hope Rejji kills Syche.
5/5
Nov 2, 2012 5:36 PM
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De-JaY said:
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didn't expect them to get caught so quickly though.

Yeah same here.
I thought their escape would go on for 2 or 3 episodes. :(.


Agreed
Dec 24, 2012 1:00 AM

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Eren, I like it :). Major respect points for Reiji this episode. Now it's his turn to teach her how to "live".

Also, it was awesome seeing Reiji put that ghetto duo in their place at the Gas Station washroom lol, they probably wont ever try that shit on anyone ever again.

So Scythe finds Eren, and Claudia found Reiji. This is getting tricky. However, the mission I was waiting for has finally come forth; "Kill Scythe Master". He was an entertaining guy overall and a good plot element, but you need to be put down (Unfortunately, I know it's not going to be that simple).

5/5
Jan 14, 2013 12:19 PM

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How does Lizzie keep outdoing Phantoms? Who is this woman???

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Jan 23, 2013 5:39 PM

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-Shuda- said:


Also, it was awesome seeing Reiji put that ghetto duo in their place at the Gas Station washroom lol, they probably wont ever try that shit on anyone ever again.



They won't since Lizzie killed the two of them.
Jan 30, 2013 8:50 PM
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Wow... Why do you have to do this, Claudia :l?

By the way, it's Elen not Eren ^^
Jan 31, 2013 9:10 AM

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EpoPat said:
Wow... Why do you have to do this, Claudia :l?

By the way, it's Elen not Eren ^^


The dub and sub are different.
Apr 17, 2013 6:51 PM
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This is just a little weird since the first time I've ever heard of the name Eren was from Shingeki no Kyojin, and the character is male. But it works with Ein too I guess, it's has a pretty androgynous sound to it. I wonder what she was about to say in the car when she was looking at Reiji's signature...seems to me she found a new raison d'etre, which is to I guess, protect Reiji? Well, guess we'll never know since the Scythe Master is back. How frustrating. But it was expected that they wouldn't get away so easily. I'm loving this more and more :)
Nov 2, 2013 8:59 AM
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Aeterna said:
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Meh. Just when it was getting good they started to act like amateurs again. Using the same car and papers, shooting at punks in the gas station, parking in plain sight, getting caught like that. Sometimes I think even I would be a better super-assassin.

I couldn't agree more. I mean, if you're on the run from a powerful organization, at least have the common sense to put on a disguise and change cars every once in a while. Ein didn't even bother to change clothes (since we've seen her in that outfit a lot already - Zwei, at least, has plainer clothes). Basic stuff, really. No wonder they got caught.

Overall, I thought last episode was better. This episode wasted a lot of potential.

For starters, last episode introduced a nice plot twist with Claudia's little plan; yet, all we get here is Ein and Zwei on the run, only to get captured again in the most boring way possible. It would have been nice to see just a little more strategy here to spice up the tension.

Then, there was the whole dramatic!Ein/Eren/Elen/whatever. It just felt "off" to me. All this time, she was the cool, apathetic one, barely showing any signs of emotion. And then she goes and tries to kill herself? And then goes emo on Zwei? What? I don't know about any of you, but it didn't quite click with the character we've seen of her so far for me. It felt rather awkward and forced, especially since Ein had the same expression she always has on her face even when she was being depressed and suicidal and all. Another reason why I can't bring myself to connect with Ein at all.


Ein is the new Kristen Stewart (jk)

I got to agree the arrest was kinda lame though. Still looking forward to the next episode~!
Jan 10, 2014 8:32 AM

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So now we have Reiji and Elen/Eren (I prefer Elen). But both returned to their original clan.

So now I guess it will be Elen vs Reiji and Reiji vs Scythe. If he's able to kill Scythe, maybe they will accept her. I'm not sure about that though.
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Jan 23, 2014 3:17 PM

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Uneasiness and helplessness, main characters of this show knows them lot. Another great episode, another chunk of despair. I love those feelings while watching this cause it so reminds me the atmosphere of the game.

One thing is clear. Scythe-Master needs to die.
Jan 27, 2014 3:01 AM

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Mich666 said:
One thing is clear. Scythe-Master needs to die.
that thing is clear to me for like 8 episodes back..

why did Ein or should I say Elen went with Scythe again for heave's sake.. I like her and all but if she keeps doing this I'd rather her die with that insane freak and Reiji can be with Claude
Mar 29, 2014 2:41 PM

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A rather gloomy/sad episode yet interesting! Let's see what's next.
May 9, 2014 12:39 AM

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Looks like Ein has been brainwashed again. I can't wait till Scythe Master dies.
Jun 23, 2014 7:25 AM

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Claudia is really one manipulative bitch (she is hot though). Ellen huh, nice name. Im sensing some romance here.
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Jul 10, 2014 2:02 AM

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Well that was ok I knew there little trip wasn't going to last I wasn't expecting both of them to get caught at the same time though
That was kind of dumb on there part them seperating
Looks Like Ein (elen) is starting to regain some human feelings >.>
creepy guy gets her back and has her in ur underwear >.>
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Jan 18, 2015 8:16 PM

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I lol'd @ her new name Eren a boy's name in my country
Feb 20, 2015 1:03 AM

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Ugh, can the ED song get any worse? Good grief.

Also, Scythe Master needs to suck it and die.
Mar 8, 2015 10:08 PM

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Well, I was suspicious from the beginning about her name being Ein when his name is Zwei but after talking about numbers all the time these last couple of episodes it's clear that the author definitely meant Eins. With an "s" at the end. Because that's the german translation for "one" and "Zwei" means "two" while "Ein" only means "a" and is no real number.

Though I don't think there are many people who would be bothered by it. You have to know the real meanings of the words as stated above, but even then you could just ignore it.. but I just can't ignore things like these. :/
Mar 19, 2016 1:14 AM

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Welp, that's most likely the last time those two are gonna be together >_> At least they finally gave him an assassination mission that I can wholeheartedly approve of lol.
Apr 3, 2016 5:57 PM
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I really feel for Reiji and Elena, they are caught up in the war between two mafia 'gangs'. I hope everything turns out good for them but with so much blood on their hands I doubt it! Oh yeah, for quite some time i wanted to say that OP and ED songs are below average...
Aug 9, 2016 3:51 AM

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Scythe AND McCunnen need to go.

And damn I love the music in this show.
Jan 2, 2017 4:01 PM

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(rewatching)

Scythe just showed up out of nowhere... though he was probably trying to find Ein and it appears he still has connections/minions.
Jul 12, 2017 5:21 PM

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elen is such cute name. :D Too bad that it looks like she was brainwashed again.
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Dec 20, 2017 1:16 PM

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So I guess now officially instead of the pair of deadly assassins we've got Typical Boring MC #395969 and Typical Boring Emo Girl #738753 ;p
Apr 16, 2018 4:00 PM

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I agree with some others here, having Reji name her basically makes him the same as Scythe. Also, Ein is pretty fucking pathetic. She was such a strong character. I guess Scythe, as part of his brainwashing, made her totally dependent on him or something.
Jul 22, 2019 6:03 AM
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With the training they've got, I'd expect them to evade the organization more successfully, despite Ein's injury. And why the hell did Reiji tear up his passport? Yeah, it was a rather dramatic gesture, but damn, you never know when it could come in handy. Stupid, stupid Reiji.

Also this:
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I agree with some others here, having Reji name her basically makes him the same as Scythe.

Maybe she needed that push as she's no longer used to think for herself, but... this specific kind of push goes against the notion of the duo breaking free. If she said, okay, a new name sounds cool, but I'd like it to be something other than Elen, it would have been instantly 100% better. (And I don't think so because she's a girl. If a guy was in her shoes, I'd be fuming as well.)
Apr 24, 2021 4:54 PM

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aaannd.... the drama parts now begin,
(*sigh...) i must prepare myself for anything bad or not iam expected to see in next episode i think
Aug 2, 2022 11:56 PM

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Her new name is Eren Yeager. Nice 🙂👍
Mar 12, 2023 3:26 AM

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Hope he kills McCullen and Lizzie at some point too. It's not like Scythe Master is the only antagonist here.
Should've been on their guard more, if you're running away from an organisation like that. Have eyes on the back of your head, all that.


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Apr 29, 2023 9:54 AM

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It feels like they're not honing in enough on the tragedy that even if they know their past identities, they can't ever return back to that life because of how they've changed and also I doubt Inferno would just let them live peacefully. Part of me suspects that Ein's "past life" might've even been terrible in a different way, but here's hoping that if that ever comes to light that it can give her some peace of mind.
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That went 360 for Ein (Now Elen). Now she's the one asking Zwei (Reiji) to end her nightmare. I got goosebumps when he named her Eren. Sasageyo! Oops, wrong anime lol. The episode ended in such a sad way. From starting to living a new life for herself to going back to Scythe master's grape dungeon. It's hard taking the first step towards a new life. And just when she was about to, her past caught up with her > 4:34 AM, 23/11/24
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