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| THIS IS AN ANIME ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS THE MANGA BEYOND THIS EPISODE. ---------------------------------------- Yup and more fighting although I like the way Dio pilots his mech into action. Ah Hina is on the opposite side of this war. Not too much happened this episode but I'll look forward to see his develops. Hina ;.; |
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| Aoba falling asleep XD. But that video was interesting. Explaining the Coupling System and the Valiancers too. Aoba finally meets Hina!!!! But damn she tries to kill him : 0 "Coupling" System stopped working, the minute Aoba saw HIna. He was no longer in sync with Dio. I hope this system doesn't kill them T__T. |
| This is far more enjoyable than what I thought I would be experiencing... The main character doesn't piss me off one bit, the prick does, sort of. The cast seems relevant and no one is particularly ignored(so far). The mechanics are explained(as far as I know) and this whole thing seems really fun... Ignoring the possible inconsistencies, I am liking this so far. |
GodlyKyonJan 19, 2014 10:55 PM
| "Justice Never Dies!" - Kenji Endou, 20th century Boys |
| So far the setup is still fairly conventional -- Aoba being a civilian, but necessary during wartime between two major countries and answering the call, and Dio being the disciplinarian who looks down on Aoba. Of course, we now also know that Dio has that unique ability to predict enemy movements and react in time. I'm a little surprised that Aoba didn't get to capture Hina this episode though. Given that this is a short 1-cour, I figured that the two will begin to interact and develop their relationship relatively early on. I'm guessing within the next couple of fights Hina will be brought over to Aoba's side somehow, and Hina will open up to Aoba from there. It looks like Sunrise is indeed playing this safe. Perhaps after the ups and downs of Valvrave they figured that they'd actually just come up with something normal? Either way, this is building up to be a potentially great series. |
zannet_t said: So far the setup is still fairly conventional -- Aoba being a civilian, but necessary during wartime between two major countries and answering the call, and Dio being the disciplinarian who looks down on Aoba. Of course, we now also know that Dio has that unique ability to predict enemy movements and react in time. I'm a little surprised that Aoba didn't get to capture Hina this episode though. Given that this is a short 1-cour, I figured that the two will begin to interact and develop their relationship relatively early on. I'm guessing within the next couple of fights Hina will be brought over to Aoba's side somehow, and Hina will open up to Aoba from there. It looks like Sunrise is indeed playing this safe. Perhaps after the ups and downs of Valvrave they figured that they'd actually just come up with something normal? Either way, this is building up to be a potentially great series. Is the set up conventional a good thing? What I like about this series is how it kind of reflects real life. With China's Shanghai cooperation and US-Japan alliance still strong... But thye say we will have mechs in 70 years? Sounds plausible. But meh... Whatever, I don't see romance as a necessity in this series, I don't care what happens between then at all. |
rodacJan 20, 2014 9:35 PM
| "Justice Never Dies!" - Kenji Endou, 20th century Boys |
GodlyKyon said: zannet_t said: Is the set up conventional a good thing? What I like about this series is how it kind of reflects real life. With China's Shanghai cooperation and US-Japan alliance still strong... But thye say we will have mechs in 70 years? Sounds plausible. But meh...So far the setup is still fairly conventional -- Aoba being a civilian, but necessary during wartime between two major countries and answering the call, and Dio being the disciplinarian who looks down on Aoba. Of course, we now also know that Dio has that unique ability to predict enemy movements and react in time. Whatever, I don't see romance as a necessity in this series, I don't care what happens between then at all. I wasn't making a value judgment about whether the conventional setup was a good or bad thing. I was just pointing out that it had a conventional setup. I personally agree with: leemeru said: We're in a age where nearly everything has been done. Nothing is original anymore. Concepts are still there but it's all about how they tell the story. As to the romance, I think it's clear that it'll play a significant role in this series -- Hina in ep. 1 already made references to the relationship development between the two in the near future. And judging from how obsessed Aoba is with Hina right now, I doubt the mecha element will completely overshadow the underlying romance element. Romance is certainly not a necessity, but it's going to be there whether you care or not. |
| I really hope Aoba's desire to get Hina back doesn't start clouding his judgement later on, that would annoy me. |
| Wow, I'm on the first page for once in my life. Anyhow I wish CR got this instead of stupid Funi, Funi is so slow to release subs. PS: DioxAoba FTW |
quercifoliaJan 24, 2014 6:19 AM
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zannet_t said: GodlyKyon said: zannet_t said: Is the set up conventional a good thing? What I like about this series is how it kind of reflects real life. With China's Shanghai cooperation and US-Japan alliance still strong... But thye say we will have mechs in 70 years? Sounds plausible. But meh...So far the setup is still fairly conventional -- Aoba being a civilian, but necessary during wartime between two major countries and answering the call, and Dio being the disciplinarian who looks down on Aoba. Of course, we now also know that Dio has that unique ability to predict enemy movements and react in time. Whatever, I don't see romance as a necessity in this series, I don't care what happens between then at all. I wasn't making a value judgment about whether the conventional setup was a good or bad thing. I was just pointing out that it had a conventional setup. I personally agree with: leemeru said: We're in a age where nearly everything has been done. Nothing is original anymore. Concepts are still there but it's all about how they tell the story. As to the romance, I think it's clear that it'll play a significant role in this series -- Hina in ep. 1 already made references to the relationship development between the two in the near future. And judging from how obsessed Aoba is with Hina right now, I doubt the mecha element will completely overshadow the underlying romance element. Romance is certainly not a necessity, but it's going to be there whether you care or not. Oh... By Conventional you meant it's similar to other mecha series. Well in that case, it's a good thing for me as I have seen next to none Mecha except the most popular ones(Code Geass, Gurren Lagnn) and Gundam 00. As long as they do it well... It will be fine. |
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| that was some really good aerial mech fighting |
| aoba better make a smart decision next episode...he was a complete idiot in this one |
| Hate Keeps me warm |
| So the 2nd wave battle begins with Zogilia attacking Dio's squad again. So Hina is on the opposite side, with no memories of any interactions between her and Aoba huh. The battle was pretty good, but needs to balance itself from the story. Well it's the 3rd episode so i'll keep wait until interesting happens later episodes. |
| That well done CGI. The fights in this episode was pretty good. |
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| I'm getting a lot of Valvrave the Liberator vibes from this show so far. Thats not a good sign for me. I did like the action. Aoba Watase = Haruto Tokishima Junyou Dio Weinberg = L-elf Hina Yumihara = Saki Rukino Not sure who the Shouko of this show is. |
| Why are you with the enemy Hina?! A lot of action in this episode. I hope that Aoba can maintain his composure, now that he's seen Hina. |
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| Good grief Aoba is suffering from generic MC retardation right now. |
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| Oh god. Come on Coupling system! Share some of Dio's bad ass'ness with Aoba >__< I facepalm'd so much during that forced decoupling sequence, my forehead hurts now. Oh and question! How did Hina's hair clip remain with Aoba? Time-traveler Hina's not supposed to exist in that timeline right? Why is it still there? |
"May those who accept their fate be granted happiness." "May those who defy their fate be granted glory." |
| I was thinking this anime was so-so, but I'm actually finding this more enjoyable than what i originally thought. Proposing..hmmm....how cute :P Aoba and Dio reminds me of Haruto and L-Elf from Valvrave 0_o |
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xchee said: Oh god. Come on Coupling system! Share some of Dio's bad ass'ness with Aoba >__< I facepalm'd so much during that forced decoupling sequence, my forehead hurts now. Oh and question! How did Hina's hair clip remain with Aoba? Time-traveler Hina's not supposed to exist in that timeline right? Why is it still there? inb4 the hair clip is actually not a hair clip but an electronic device that is gonna be used in the future as a plot device |
Wasabi said: Good grief Aoba is suffering from generic MC retardation right now. pffffftttttttttttttt HAHAHAHAAHAHHA!!! |
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| love this episode so much! nice fights and all, but is this anime is really only 12 eps? The pacing is quite nice and I dont want them to rush the anime if it only have 12 eps... I hope there willbe season 2 like valvrave, I mean if VALVRAVE got a second season why not this, since this is definitey better than valv. |
| and aoba has realized! lol. he didn't seem too upset about it tho he seemed more relieved that hina was alive, than anything :L hm i wonder if any of the crew will actually believe his story haha he's about to get in a ton of shit for that forced decoupling >< |
bonifide said: I'm getting a lot of Valvrave the Liberator vibes from this show so far. Thats not a good sign for me. I did like the action. Aoba Watase = Haruto Tokishima Junyou Dio Weinberg = L-elf Hina Yumihara = Saki Rukino Not sure who the Shouko of this show is. Not really since the triangle revolves around the guy for one girl, valvrave triangle is 2 girls one guy, and in this one it's The dude with hina in the ending song X hina X aoba btw about the dude with hina in the ending song , I'm pretty sure he is the one that attack aoba in the past since they have same eye color. |
amc9988Jan 20, 2014 8:53 PM
| It's a time loop issue that's coming up. I can see where this anime is ending. I guess that's the reason why the enemy going into the past said "I never thought I would meet you here, Watase Aoba." or something like that. This Hina for sure is different from the time-travelling one. I would think the time-travelling one is presumed to be dead. |
| Wait, has it been stated that this series will be 1-cour? I think the way the story is progressing is pretty good, it will lead to a rushed ending. On the episode, it was pretty much what I expected. They fight, Aoba meets Hina again but she is with the enemy. Now Aoba is confused. I personally can´t blame him, Hina is pretty much the first familiar face he sees. |
| Hina is back. But as an enemy. Well, that force de-coupling almost cost them their lives. Good thing the enemy suffered as well. Aoba might receive a nice knuckle sandwich from Dio next episode. So far, so good. |
Soul-Master said: On the episode, it was pretty much what I expected. They fight, Aoba meets Hina again but she is with the enemy. Now Aoba is confused. I personally can´t blame him, Hina is pretty much the first familiar face he sees. Not to mention the first people he met in the future (captain especially) did pay attention to him when he said that Hina brought him to the future. I'm pretty sure they will be more interested in what he has to say now and will definitely plan something out. |
| Aoba is just going to scream "HINAAA" for the rest of the season. |
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| whats the deal with Dio's attitude?? he must've suffered domestic violence when he was a kid.. what an iDIOt.. anyway this episode was great.. pretty interesting anime this is |
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Entravity said: Aoba is just going to scream "HINAAA" for the rest of the season. Like Saki did "HARUTOOO" in Valvrave? Oh noes lmao. |
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| I thought Aoba would realize it the moment he saw Hina's mecha XD, apparently not. This is much better! :D For the first time in a long while, I found an anime that I'd enjoy rewatching. I think I watched ep2 3x. This episode 2x. In both episodes I repeated several key scenes to understand them more. Was really excited when the first ep aired though. I hope they manage to make a great anime out of this one! The premise is very interesting. |
| another stupid Hero (Aoba) :P |
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xchee said: Entravity said: Aoba is just going to scream "HINAAA" for the rest of the season. Like Saki did "HARUTOOO" in Valvrave? Oh noes lmao. And how Haruto keep screaming "SHOUKOOO" lol |
xehnri said: I thought Aoba would realize it the moment he saw Hina's mecha XD, apparently not. This is much better! :D Actually Hina is piloting a different Valiancer than the one she went back in time with. You can see the difference here: http://0-media-cdn.foolz.us/ffuuka/board/a/image/1390/14/1390146610716.jpg They're both still pink though because SUNRISE! |
| Damn. I was hoping that this series doesn't take this path when I saw Hina as an enemy but unfortunately it did T_T I was liking Aoba quite a lot as a character but unfortunately he had to do the generic MC shouting *Face Palm* While I understand where he's coming from since he's in a place far in the future where he doesn't get what's going on then he finally saw the girl who sent him there...ofc he'd want to talk to her...but he should've done it analytically and thought the situation and location out more[who am I kidding lol] without having to forcefully de-couple and started shouting like an idiot mid air in the middle of battle -.- Well at least we got that out of the way now. Since this is sadly gonna be a 1 cour it was gonna happen sooner or later. Glad it happened this soon. Hope Aoba gets over his emo retard phase and get back to being a BA. He's gonna be yelled at a lot nxt ep that's for sure ^^ The Mecha battles were out of this world amazing though O_O. Bravo. Loved how Dio and Aoba were owning and kicking ass :D...And all hand drawn! Respect. Can't wait for more battles :) |
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| Sharinmeka is awesome. 7/10 for this episode. |
| Isayama Hajime should be awarded The Manga with The Highest Inconsistencies of Characters' Appearances. He keeps performing multiple plastic surgeries on those Shingeki No Kyojin characters in a SINGLE chapter. Yes, I've read up to the latest chapter of Shingeki No Kyojin manga. Forced myself to read through the kidsketching chapters after the anime's ended. At least from now on, I only have to go through the hell once a month. Patiently awaiting SNK TV/movie/OVA anime-sequel. The 2015 SNK live-action movie would probably suck. |
| Aoba is going to get yelled at for sure at the next episode. Dio is getting on my nerves. He acts annoying to Aoba. Hope it will get better.... |
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| Sharing knowledge by coupling system, that's some really amazing system. Well, it was all expect that Hina would be on the enemy side and she would't know from this future timelines. Well, it was probably another Hina a bit further in the future, but somehow it feel kind of odd to think of a time looping. It's make me wonder how it will end. I can't blame Aoba for what he did. |
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| I bet Dio is pissed cos of the forced decoupling :P |
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| Didn't like it from the moment he found Hina.. wait_wat.. 4/10 for this ep max and my score will drop for this anime if it goes like this. |
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