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Aug 12, 2012 8:01 AM
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THIS IS AN ANIME ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS THE MANGA BEYOND THIS EPISODE.
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Funny episode with cute Felicita and an even cuter Luca this time. Some bonding between the two this episode.

Also, Debito is a pimp :P

The new girl..is also so mischievous, wondering if we'll meet her again later on.
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Aug 12, 2012 8:53 AM
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Nice test from the mother to the two main guys to work together, and cooperated by the three of them and the fortune teller, the cat and the cat's owner (I think that the clever female thief must also one of who worked with her plan, lol~). And reward by the girl's kiss on the chest along with the girl's trip to secret herb garden with Nakamura-san's character, the guy with glasses, and womanizer eye patched guy.

The guy with the glasses got punished. lol~

About eye patched guy next ep.?
tsubasaloverAug 12, 2012 8:56 AM
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Aug 12, 2012 8:58 AM
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I really wish they'd stop messing with the original game script for the sake of giving Libertà and Nova more screentime; it feels awfully forced. There were just so many things wrong with the two subplots they focused on this week... This could be a great show if they revised the script and pacing a bit, but with the way it is right now, it's just another "meh" episode to me.

On a more positive note, the art was definitely much better than in last week's episode. And as usual, the punishment game was hilarious (as is the entire secret base subplot); I was really happy to finally see one of my favorite scenes from the game animated. :D
Aug 12, 2012 9:04 AM
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meltd0wn said:
I really wish they'd stop messing with the original game script for the sake of giving Libertà and Nova more screentime; it feels awfully forced. There were just so many things wrong with the two subplots they focused on this week... This could be a great show if they revised the script and pacing a bit, but with the way it is right now, it's just another "meh" episode to me.

On a more positive note, the art was definitely much better than in last week's episode. And as usual, the punishment game was hilarious (as is the entire secret base subplot); I was really happy to finally see one of my favorite scenes from the game animated. :D


This.
I also love the game but the way the anime it is I don't have any idea how they will go about the duello with only 5 eps. left. I'll continue watching either way..
Aug 12, 2012 9:34 AM
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Man, this is nothing more than a filler episode.
Aug 12, 2012 10:04 AM
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Finally Sumire says how to make the Arcana powers stronger in this episode, it explained why the story so far looks like fillers even though they aren't. It is by spending time with each other, like how the Persona 3 and 4 Social Links works.

There is also a hint why Mondo arranged the Duello, his time is limited.
Aug 12, 2012 12:53 PM
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A pretty entertaining episode.

And Debito looks better with his hair down.
ったく、嫌な世の中だよ。
Aug 12, 2012 12:53 PM
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Great <3 Haha, punishment game was hilarious.. Gin-san :)
Aug 12, 2012 1:11 PM
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Libertá and Nova cuffed together :DD
Can't really believe Luca setting traps for Jolly XXD like they can stop him.

And Pace without lasagna isn't Pace like it was seen in the new punishment.






Aug 12, 2012 1:22 PM

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Another nice episode even if it didnt involve any arcana powers. I enjoyed the ending of it too when Pace went to the grave and Debito too...showed us another side of them.

Also...LASAGNA!!!!!
Aug 12, 2012 1:24 PM

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A great episode with some new things about our main characters. And a very cute Fellicita, I would love to know what was she hoping when she used her arcana at the end
Aug 12, 2012 2:12 PM

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Its funny to think that so many people in this anime are into the Liberta Nova thing, even Mama. It gave great teamwork and friendship moments. And I did love when they both pulled out each others swords. Really cool.

Fun episode all around
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Aug 12, 2012 2:23 PM

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Man, this is nothing more than a filler episode.


to be honest every except the first episode of this anime feels like a filler to me. every average anime..absolutely nothing special or good about it imho
Aug 12, 2012 3:27 PM
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Lol this anime never fails to make me yawn. Great to watch before going to bed.
Aug 12, 2012 3:27 PM

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Well, it was deifintely better than previous episodes, still nothing special though.Pace is funny.
Aug 12, 2012 3:33 PM

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Entertaining, but that's about it.

Luca is starting to creep me out a bit with his feelings towards Felicita. O _o
Aug 12, 2012 3:38 PM

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T.T Luca didn't got his time with Felicita
Pace' s punishment obviously was unfair
Aug 12, 2012 5:05 PM
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I NEED MORE DEBITO and I thought I was going to get it this time =[ BOO, and he looks even sexier with his hair down ^-^!! As for the episodes I honestly thought there was going to be some fan service and something pretty hilarious somewhat naughty going to go on but nope
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Aug 12, 2012 5:21 PM

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Kerozinn said:
Nasty001 said:
Man, this is nothing more than a filler episode.


to be honest every except the first episode of this anime feels like a filler to me. every average anime..absolutely nothing special or good about it imho
Agreed
Aug 12, 2012 8:17 PM

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This was one of the better episodes out of all the ones we've been getting lately.. well for me it was xD

I totally had a spazz attack when Nova & Liberta pulled out each others swords to attack & also when they apologized for doing it. Their swords are both one of their most treasured objects and the fact that they both didn't mind that much AND on top of it apologized just shows that they both acknowledge each other somewhat.. which means PROGRESS in their character developments.

Debito was just.. hnnngh ♥
Luca was cute as always x]
Am I the only one that doesn't favor Pace that much? He reminds me of America from Hetalia o.o;;
Aug 12, 2012 9:25 PM
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Judging by how many episodes are left(the website I watch it on says its gonna have 12 episodes) I think that they might make a 2nd season, due to the Arcana Duelo hasn't a started yet, or some unforeseen incident happens.
Aug 13, 2012 1:00 AM

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It seems that almost every episode is about schemes... but Debito look so good with his hair and no eye patch..
Aug 13, 2012 3:25 AM

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Not much progress this time too.Well I got my entertainment so who cares.
Aug 13, 2012 4:54 AM
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I hate it's so episodic, but Debito looked so cool I kinda liked this episode. Next week will show more of him so I'm even looking forward to it.
Aug 13, 2012 5:37 AM

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Debito looked so cool in this episode. And, wow, the part when Liberta and Nova had to use each other's swords really caught my attention. That was really good.
The rest of this episode was just filler-ish, with some hints scattered here-and-there. I enjoyed it, though. And now we only have a few episodes left.
Aug 13, 2012 6:23 AM

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That two boys are really funny when are together. And so full
Aug 13, 2012 11:56 AM

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I want Arcana Duello to start allready :(
Aug 13, 2012 2:48 PM

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I enjoyed this episode even though it was another filler episode like usual.

1..2..3..Lasagnaaaaa!
Aug 13, 2012 4:11 PM

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Was ok for the most part but im guess the tourney finally coming up? after all this time
Aug 13, 2012 4:38 PM

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LASAGNA!!!!

Also they really need to get into these Arcana duels already.
Aug 13, 2012 9:00 PM

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The punishments are better than the episodes! Start the Arcana Duello already!
Aug 13, 2012 9:42 PM

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I liked how this episode focused on Luca, Pace, and Debito for a change. I love those guys! <3 hoping for more eps like this in the future!!!! :D
Aug 14, 2012 3:20 AM

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A little offtopic but can someone pls tell me the name of that original song that plays every episode.It was even in episode 1 when pace was eating,it keeps bothering me that I don't know the song
Aug 14, 2012 3:34 AM

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The duello in 5 episodes only?! Very unlikely to happen, maybe they were already thinking of doing a second season ?
Aug 14, 2012 6:13 AM

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Nasty001 said:
Man, this is nothing more than a filler episode.
Kerozinn said:
Nasty001 said:
Man, this is nothing more than a filler episode.


to be honest every except the first episode of this anime feels like a filler to me. every average anime..absolutely nothing special or good about it imho


That's what I think yet I keep watching.

I keep looking forward to the Duello but it never happens. I assume if they used the whole season, fights would be stretched out for episodes (like DBZ) so not sure how I would feel about that anyway.
Aug 14, 2012 10:24 AM

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renders said:
A little offtopic but can someone pls tell me the name of that original song that plays every episode.It was even in episode 1 when pace was eating,it keeps bothering me that I don't know the song


The soundtrack isn't out yet so I doubt anyone knows. Wait for it to be released then you'll see some answers.

Liberta x Nova for the yaoi fangirls? Fucking great, now I have to see this BS all over Tumblr. Thank you, Arcana Famiglia!

I agree with everyone saying that most of this (aside from the episodes concerning Liberta and Nova's past) feel a lot like fillers. This one was entertaining but you can't deny that the story is literally going nowhere. Focus less on fueling the yaoi fangirls and get back to the Arcana Duello, thank you.
Aug 14, 2012 10:35 AM

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Nasty001 said:
Man, this is nothing more than a filler episode.


The whole series is a filler. There has been no real plot advancement at all really.
Aug 14, 2012 10:36 AM

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Once again short on time. I found this episode to have much more variations since it was about Pace, Debito and Lucas along with adding Nova/Liberta to the whole episode.

About Debito, first of all he surprised by how much of a playboy he really is with those 2 skanky women around him in the casino.

While the second most impressive and surprising thing is the fear he will tear up the picture but a relief he did not. I wonder WTF is his deal with all this? Hatred? He clearly had some at that part. Also nice to know he has Red wine appreciations.

About Father/Mother, the Father was quite funny with what he though of Felicita saying while she wakes up and such. However the Mother is the most scheming one of this episode that impressed me. First of all with how she responded to her husband.

Second is how much a scheme things turned with Miss Jovanna being a fortune telling lady and I certainly did not expect that at all. Moreover that letter with the cheek idea was unfounded. The mother should know her daughter would be too shy yet wanted to test out her mature ways that she is growing into. Best of all she though of a plan to get Nova/Liberta together again and by using both of their swords. AMAZING! The mother impresses this episode a lot.

I figured out too that Felicita's mother will give her a large chest and it seems they grew way more since that Liberta breast press incident. Oh dear don't tell they are using the gimmick the more they have exercise of various types such as Liberta touching them the more they grow. Well certainly with the mother's chest this is not deniable.

About Jolly, quite the liar. He mentions of a love potion and I am thinking Lucas was going to do it but it turns out it was not that. I am thinking he is going to do that and it would totally be not fair at all IMO. Less it’s to test Felicita’s powers, whom should cancel out that potion easily.

Another thing is his spying on the Father/Mother. WTF? That is weird and uncalled for. What is his goal in that.

On top of that Lucas and company warns Felicita not approaching Jolly. Seems some shit happened between him and Jolly in the past.

About Federica, I knew it was her the golden hair girl and the white ball was her cat. I should have known. Still nice to see her around again. Quite a beauty.

About Pace, Caterina aka Pace’s mother was the most revealing shit that was depressive in the whole episode. I did not expect expect Pace to have lost his mother TBH. However I do know that cause of his Tarot he needs to eat a lot. Strength needs power and that is done by eating and feeding one’s own body, whom the food transfers nutrients to the system.

The end joke with him got ROFL SO BAD! It was hilarious for a joke.

About the preview, OH SHIT! Looks like Debito/Jolly fight going on. I really wonder WTF is up with Jolly. He spies. He lies. He hides. WTF are his reasons really. It just grits me to know cause he is always been shown as mysterious but even that can get to one’s brain was thirst to know. I shall leave it at that.

AMAZING EPISODE! Loving the series more.

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Aug 14, 2012 3:08 PM

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SOOOOOOOOOOO, when is this going to get good? Like the main plot of the series?
Aug 14, 2012 4:35 PM

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Liberta x Nova for the yaoi fangirls? Fucking great, now I have to see this BS all over Tumblr. Thank you, Arcana Famiglia!

LOL This. Kinda annoying but I'll deal with it for now.
Aug 15, 2012 11:47 AM

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Aug 15, 2012 9:18 PM
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Give it up. This anime is hopeless.
Aug 15, 2012 10:05 PM

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The synopsis, opening animation and episode 1 are like a giant advertisement for a completely different show lol.

the synopsis only tells us about arcana duello, the opening animation focuses on portraying the characters with their weapons in action animations and episode 1 set everything up like the show was going to be based around the tournament.

then episode 2 happened and the tournament has kind of been abandoned. and fighting has been kept to an absolute minimum outside of episode 6.

now if the show had not been set up this way maybe people wouldn't be so disappointed, but it really has been a case of false advertising.

a better synopsis would read: the story of an organisation who treat each other like family and their daily lives living in and protecting the island of Regalo with their mystical powers drawn from tarot cards.

This way you get your point across with the mystical powers and protection angle can still draw in the larger view numbers.
The way i see it this show has been set up to end just as the tournament begins.
Aug 16, 2012 7:08 AM

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I can't even describe how much this episode let me down. I was looking forward to a Luca focused episode and instead I got Nova and Liberta. Heck, everything is focused on those two (and on that doll but I don't consider her a character anymore). If only we could see some battles instead of that crappy slice of life slash romance mix. I wish I could play that game...
Aug 16, 2012 3:00 PM

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The only good thing about this episode was Debitto with his hair down.
I wonder if the game is more exciting than this adaptation.
Aug 16, 2012 4:12 PM
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The only good thing about this episode was Debitto with his hair down.
I wonder if the game is more exciting than this adaptation.


The game is definitely more exciting because of the artworks and the system it used. It's like reading a manga than playing a game. The main plot of the game itself is the same with this adaptation.
Aug 17, 2012 11:06 AM

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Hahaha. LOL at the Punishment omake.

Surprised by the letter from Mama. Ahahahaha.
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Aug 18, 2012 9:46 AM

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What was with the beginning? Luca looked incredibly... yandere.


THIS
Aug 23, 2012 8:22 PM

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midori-tenshi03 said:
SakuraRainbow said:
What was with the beginning? Luca looked incredibly... yandere.


THIS


YES. I was thinking that myself.. lol
Aug 24, 2012 3:01 AM

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You know, I started watching this with the preconception it'd be all fights and competition. Surprisingly, I'm actually enjoying where the series has gone so far. The character development in this is wonderful -- it's good to see Nova and Liberta starting to work together, and for Nova to actually have fun, something he wouldn't have even considered in the first few episodes.

The little princess, judging by the end, can now control her power at will, but we'll see where that leads. All in all, a fantastic episode. At this point, I don't even care if we see the battles. There's enough laughs and heart-warming scenarios involving friendship to keep me satisfied.

Oh, along with Jolly's mysteries. Excited for the next episode.
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