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Epicenter said: TheTsunami said: "Not being allowed to do as one wishes is the mark of the politician." Coming from a representative of the US government, this is the single most unrealistic part of the entire episode. IDK what you mean, politicians(for better or worse) can't do what they want all the time, it was one of the more profound statements. That is the point, US politicians are frequently doing what they want (accepting kickbacks from special interest groups, having affairs...sometimes with underage staffers, etc). It isn't that the statement wasn't logical or befitting the intended role of a politician, just that it is laughable knowing how US government officials actually behave in the real world. |
| Glad this show is back, OST is on point, very Samurai Champloo as others have said. Lets hope there wont be another mishap with airing this time |
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| I missed this shows over the top crazy nature, laughed lout loud multiple times throughout the episode and was thoroughly entertained the entire episode. The new director did a fantastic job adapting this episode and it gives me loads of confidence that the loss of the last one wont be a detriment to the show cause the framing, timing, and execution was all just so spectacular. I also am really glad to see they arent just ignoring the anime only stuff from last season with how they slipped white into the opening and ending. I'd say its just an easter egg for the opening cause you just see her briefly walk in a crowd but that ed had a straight shot at her so I think that changes things |
Immahnoob said: Jizzy, I know you have no idea how to argue for shit, tokiyashiro said: Jizzy as you would call yourself because youre a dick The most butthurt award goes to you And clearly you havent watched that many shows thats why you cant determine if a show is unique or not Or maybe you're just a child who likes common stuffs where hero saves the day and guys gets all the girls. Sad taste you have there kid you came up to me in the first place making you look more like a kid who got slapped without me even knowing it and start crying about it to me |
TheTsunami said: Epicenter said: IDK what you mean, politicians(for better or worse) can't do what they want all the time, it was one of the more profound statements. That is the point, US politicians are frequently doing what they want (accepting kickbacks from special interest groups, having affairs...sometimes with underage staffers, etc). It isn't that the statement wasn't logical or befitting the intended role of a politician, just that it is laughable knowing how US government officials actually behave in the real world. I think the quote was more about being able to make political moves and push policy, not do corrupt dealings and adultery stuff. Like even special interest groups prove it, sometimes a politician has to sell out(or believes they do) to get ahead and obey their donors, rather than do what they want(many politicians spew opinions that suddenly change when they get this big donor.). Many politicians are just puppets. That's what I got from the quote. I can't think of any politician in the west, left, right, center, who is able to push all they believe into policy without getting blocked or just doing what donors or their party demands like they're some uber dictator. |
| Jaywalker. |
| This show is still as crazy and over the top as ever. I still don’t know if Leo has the worst luck ever with how gets into such crazy situations or if he’s the luckiest guy ever with how he always somehow survives. |
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OrekiHoutarou222 said: So did anyone else catch the Avengers reference? Yes for sure, the swarma thing or w.e. |
| Jaywalker. |
| Great first episode to initiate the second season of Kekkai Sensen! Still as random and hilarious as the earlier season though, and I wonder if this series really has a proper story to begin with. I hope to see White and Black from last season as soon as possible though, since I really liked them. Good to see the partnership between Zapp and Leonardo, to be frank, hilarious and incompatible as always. Wolf girl remains the stealthy and cunning woman as always and ever so annoyed by Zapp's presence, lol it was hilarious to watch. Overall, a great start to the continuation of Kekkai Sensen and the initiation of Kekkai Sensen & Beyond. It's a bit saddening that the Op and ED aren't as great as that of the first Season but it is still a great one nonetheless. Can't wait to see how the upcoming episode will do. |
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| Sheesh, I remember the city being bad, but I don't remember it being that bad right off the bat, like, they ain't pulling no punches with the craziness of this place or the violence. I love it. May Double-X rest in peace. Next time get a Game Station 4. |
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| YEAH !!! NICE SEASON 2 good OP nice ED... this anime so good for me... CHAOS everywhere... i like it |
| Glad it's still as crazy as ever. DOUBLE-X! DOUBLE-X! Excited for the ED visuals next ep, the song sounds good. |
| It was amazing!! So many feels in one episode! Seeing White and where she met Leo was wonderfull! The art was fantastic as well, every little detail was great! And Hamburger-kun ( the mushroom guy, dont remember his name)!! I have high expectations on this season ^^ |
| AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA SCREAM'S ANOTHER EPIC SEASON! I'm totally anticipating the next ep! :) |
| It's back!!gosh i missed them!! Fantastic 1st episode Great soundtracks great humour Zapp n leo Klaus n steven as gorgeous as ever.... ❤❤❤❤❤ |
TheServant said: Kariossus said: Yeah but at least in the first season, there was more buildup to whatever situation they were in. It wasn't just mindless action. The difference with the 1st episode of first season is that it had long exposition & down time for the first half to introduce us to the world & the characters, not a build up to anything. And the 2nd half suddenly there's a conflict & it's resolved in the 2nd half too. As for this season, the characters were being introduced as the plot progressing & no down time with long exposition. And there were 2 distinctly different conflicts for the 1st half & the 2nd half. So I think it's more of you liking a slower-paced of the 1st season's 1st episode rather than a build up to anything, because both seasons' have a same take on build up, almost non-existent. _MushiRock11_ said: Still as random and hilarious as the earlier season though, and I wonder if this series really has a proper story to begin with. If there's an overarching plot just like the 1st season, I hope at least it's better than the 1st season. Because the 1st season's was pretty disappointing when it's focused on the overarching plot. And the ending was quite all over the place. I agree but I didn't dislike the first season's overarching plot as much as you seem to have. Moreover, I found the ending of the season to be fairly well honestly but I do think it could have been better if not for all the cliche. |
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| Well, it's good to see that this show is still as entertaining as it was back in the first season, even with all the staff changes from them to now. Hell, even if you hadn't seen the first season, this episode works reasonably well as an introduction to the kind of series this is, while at the same time it's a good continuation from the ending of the first season. This is going to be a fun season with this show back and seemingly still in fine form. |
| YES!! Loved it! The random chaos, great to have it back! Loving the soundtrack and rap bgm, also DAOKO ED! <333 |
| Welp, all I have to say is that it's good to be back at Hellsalem's Lot. The random chaos of the city, the batshit crazy villains and the ridiculousness of a first episode whose plot is "protect the governor's head" are just what I expected from this. BTW, love random hip-hop tracks of the OST. Just awesome. Poor Leo, he doesn't get a break. I hope he get's his X-Station back. |
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| In a lot of ways this both reassured me and disappointed me. OP is extremely inferior to the first one. EXTREMELY. Its in no way even close to the first OP and way too frantic/actiony/generic. Lacks the clever transitions and framing first op had. Overall this truly does feel like Kekkai Sensen: The Discount Edition. The show tries to be similar to first season and all but without Matsumoto Rie it ends up feeling like inferior imitation for most of the episode. Most of clever storyboarding of first season is missing, visuals are not as sharp nor as lively, etc. Its still a good show but it will never match the first season visually or creatively. Its better than I expected, but its nowhere near what was, so getting rid of Rie still feels like a huge mistake. Still a strong 7 so far. Hopefully rises to 8 by the end if the quality does not fall down the cliff from the first episode. Epicenter said: TheTsunami said: "Not being allowed to do as one wishes is the mark of the politician." Coming from a representative of the US government, this is the single most unrealistic part of the entire episode. IDK what you mean, politicians(for better or worse) can't do what they want all the time, it was one of the more profound statements. You DO know WHO US has as a president right now right? Lunatics running the asylum and all that. Its extremely ironic to have US be source of reason in show with statements like that, considering the reality. |
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| It's back!!! One of my favourite anime is back!!! I was definitely not disappointed with what I got from this episode. This anime literally has my humor all over it. It felt like a short episode like 5 minutes long, now I want more! I still think Leonardo and Zapp are amazing, with all the other characters included. Can't wait for more! |
| CRAZINESS and RANDOMNESS !!! This is why I love this show so much. Awesome art as always, good soundtrack. And all character is interesting. Glad to see it back. |
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| Great first episode, already leagues above most of the garbage airing this season. I missed this cast. |
| Good but the directing isn't as smooth as the original especially the music. Animation is as good as ever if not better though. |
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| was it not "white" in the ending (twintail girl för a second) ? |
| It's been several seasons and I already forgot the plot of the first season. What I do remember is the craziness, randomness, and ridiculousness of it. I'm still not sure if its "good" or "bad" but it's certainly a fun one. |
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| Leo was screaming a lot in this episode, but I'm fine with how it sounded. Unlike a certain title. :) |
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| I missed the show's quirkiness <3 :D |
| The opening was okay not even close to the first season. Soundtrack was on point, overall enjoyable episode. |
| And this series returns in full glory and majesty with all of its absurdity and humor for a dynamic ride that never feels like 20 minutes. That is proof of a good series. |
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| RIP Double X. :( Wow, this show is still as wild as ever. The first episode pretty much represents everything about this series and despite more being a sequel it imo gave the general details you need to know without being to overbearing. It's just a fun show about eccentric characters doing wacky things. I like alos the little shout to White just for the sake of continuity nod even if she is non-canon. New OP isn't as good as the old one, but it's fine. |
| I hate the intro honestly. lol. I would've preferred a different style. The episode was alright. When I watched the first season I didn't watch Gintama yet. Now that I am watching this second season I only see now how much comparison it has with Gintama, lol. (some voice actors ofcourse, but mostly the style/environment/type of humor). Will watch this season for sure. Kind of hope they will do the story a bit better. I honestly forgot everything of season 1 and usually stories are stuck in my head. |
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Saw it. Did you see White? The Op isn't as nice as the last one imo, but then again it would be hard to match or even top that. I was worried that the new director would make it less wacky but from this episode it'll be as strong as ever. The animation was also glorious. https://sakugabooru.com/post/show/39920 |
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| Fking loved it! Leonardo and co are back! Not impressed with the animation but otherwise it was everything Kekkai Sensen is and was in the first season |
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| Yep, twice. One in the opening and another time at the end when Leonardo is remembering his time in the city. |
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Fai said: In a lot of ways this both reassured me and disappointed me. OP is extremely inferior to the first one. EXTREMELY. Its in no way even close to the first OP and way too frantic/actiony/generic. Lacks the clever transitions and framing first op had. Overall this truly does feel like Kekkai Sensen: The Discount Edition. The show tries to be similar to first season and all but without Matsumoto Rie it ends up feeling like inferior imitation for most of the episode. Most of clever storyboarding of first season is missing, visuals are not as sharp nor as lively, etc. Its still a good show but it will never match the first season visually or creatively. Its better than I expected, but its nowhere near what was, so getting rid of Rie still feels like a huge mistake. Still a strong 7 so far. Hopefully rises to 8 by the end if the quality does not fall down the cliff from the first episode. Epicenter said: IDK what you mean, politicians(for better or worse) can't do what they want all the time, it was one of the more profound statements. You DO know WHO US has as a president right now right? Lunatics running the asylum and all that. Its extremely ironic to have US be source of reason in show with statements like that, considering the reality. Yeah, Trump. Who for better or worse cannot get his wall(which is what he ranted so much about), removal of Obamacare, etc passed. The only thing he can do is push what the establishment and big money people wanted, military industrial complex and maybe tax cuts, he's just another puppet. |
| Jaywalker. |
| I forgot how crazy and hilarious this city and cast are xDD Feels so good to be back here with these guys "X! X! Double X!" LMFAOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO |
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