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May 25, 2015 9:10 AM
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Reinhard showing some emotions was nice to see... That guy was a fucking monster though, his death was kinda sad though.
Jun 23, 2015 12:48 AM

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Solid episode. Funny how Olvessar got used like that. Also I really didn't expect to his death to be so violent
Aug 12, 2015 6:32 AM

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I want more crazy people like Ovlessar.
Neanderthal hahha, he reminded me of one too xD
This episode was so amusing. Loved it <3
Aug 14, 2015 11:00 AM

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This was quite the awesome episode.
Jan 7, 2016 8:16 AM

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Whatever reason given in-universe: treating people to bloody axe fights in a Sci-Fi Anime is just extremely weird.
Jan 18, 2016 6:25 PM

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Still laughing at how they're using battle axes despite all of the futuristic armor and guns. Oberstein is a sly devil, it's actually amusing to watch the nobles dance in the palm of Reinhard's hand.
Mar 7, 2016 1:56 PM

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Zephyr particles is a weak explanation... I think the author just really wanted to see space men going hand to hand on each other just because he could.
Apr 23, 2016 6:33 AM

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I thought they were gonna plant a bomb in the spaceship used to send Ovlesser back. It woulda been a smart idea and blow everyone up. lol.
Apr 28, 2016 7:30 PM

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I need to get used to things like this in this show, but the space battle in this episode really didn't make sense. It seems Mittermyer fooled Staaden with regards to the position of his fleet, but how did he do that? How did Staaden "succumb to theory" here? Part of it seems to be that the mines had engines and could launch themselves at ships but we're not told that's an innovation so if anything Staaden's grasp of theory should have led him to be wary of exactly that sort of attack.

BVerfG said:
Whatever reason given in-universe: treating people to bloody axe fights in a Sci-Fi Anime is just extremely weird.

But this is a "space opera", not truly sci-fi. That's why we have 18th-century Prussia in space after all.

Even considering that, the simple axes are going a bit far or rather not far enough. In contrast Star Wars has swords made of light, not steel. As it is I can't fathom why that armor is so completely useless.

Another reminder this is an OVA from the '80s with the ridiculous gore.
Jun 8, 2016 11:04 AM

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Well damn...Can't say I felt bad for the guy though.
Sep 10, 2016 5:33 PM

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I'm with everyone else that the first half was too rushed; I didn't really follow what happened in that battle at all.

Episode redeemed itself with the use of Ovlesser though.
Sep 25, 2016 11:59 AM

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Even considering zephyr particles, I remember reading that only laser weapons trigger a reaction and nobody seems to remember what kinetic weapons are sans medieval era crossbows.

I also think it's pretty ironic how the space battles so far are the least interesting parts of the show
Aure0linSep 25, 2016 12:22 PM
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Dec 21, 2016 11:45 PM
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Civil war int he empires, and civil war in the Federation :) Fortuity?

This shows that is the same the government, anyone is happy!!! kekeke
May 20, 2017 8:21 AM

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MaxVdub said:
Aure0lin said:
I also think it's pretty ironic how the space battles so far are the least interesting parts of the show

they don't explain them well enough. it's hard to be invested when you're not really sure what exactly is going on. not sure if it's an issue of translation or an issue of just not having as much time to explain things as the original novels. oh well, at least the political drama is interesting.
the novels do it better but it's still not as interesting as the rest of the content
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I ask what his wife, standing nearby, thinks of his "hobby".
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Aug 30, 2018 12:39 AM

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The bloody melee battles were a nice change of pace. Haven't really gotten that since the capture of Iserlohn. Ovlesser's death had some gore too, which slightly reminded me of the numerous head-exploding scenes in Fist of the North Star, though far from being as gory.
Nov 27, 2018 5:04 PM

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Damn I felt sad when Ovlesser died... He got shot in vain and all due to that dumb ass prince. I dislike his ugly ass face so much
Oct 25, 2019 5:38 AM

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Damn, that's just cruel
I guess that was the best revenge you can get.
Instead of killing and letting him become a hero, you just let him go only to be killed as traitor

Paul played him like a damn fiddle xD
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Jan 30, 2020 9:49 AM

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Why are they having a civil war anyway, I get why the alliance is but not imperials.
Jun 4, 2020 7:04 AM

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why didn't they use guns to kill the guys in the asteroid? Why axes and crossbows?
Jun 4, 2020 8:21 AM

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Coolzweg2 said:
why didn't they use guns to kill the guys in the asteroid? Why axes and crossbows?
In this universe lasers don't penetrate battle armor, and zephyr particles are frequently used, making them dangerous.

Which is obviously a silly pretext to show us some cool melee skirmishes from time to time.
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Dec 24, 2020 2:02 AM

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BVerfG said:
Whatever reason given in-universe: treating people to bloody axe fights in a Sci-Fi Anime is just extremely weird.


Dont forget the crossbows...

Like what the fuck is going on...
Apr 5, 2021 5:02 AM
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Ovlesser's death was masterful to say the very least as it drops morale and also secures victory for Reinhard
May 1, 2021 12:45 PM

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2021 Rewatch

Slave-to-theory Staden really sucks as a commander... taken out by his own student Mittermeyer...

Ovlesser scared the hell out of Luneberg's wife in the Gaiden series. As expected he joins the rebels against Reinhard.

For those wondering why they use axes; it's because there are particles that render firearms dangerous.

Ah yes, the discriminatory insult to Reuenthal who has Heterochromia.

Indeed, Ovlesser would've been a martyr if they had killed him there.

Too bad for Ovlesser trusting that he wouldn't be executed for cowardice/treason.

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Jul 13, 2021 6:15 PM

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geez every1 is dumb af on both sides
Dec 16, 2021 8:57 AM
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RIP in peace Ovlesser, may you be as memorable as The Grey Knight Bazuso (also known as the Bear Slaughterer).
Mar 17, 2022 11:42 PM

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The battle was handled much better in the remake, its just lame here.
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Apr 6, 2022 8:15 AM

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oberstain plan was good, but i fear there's something behind that plan, something dark. hope reinhard will notice that before it's too late.

i love that myrtmier and hildelstien got more screen time.
Apr 29, 2022 2:58 AM

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At first I prefer Reinhard but as the show goes on, I'm losing a lot of respect for him, meanwhile Yang is becoming my favourite character.
Nov 15, 2022 6:50 AM

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Ovlesser's fat ass just falls into a hole, wtf xD
Jan 5, 2023 12:59 PM

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This episode was probably the most brutal one so far, Ovlesser was pretty much shown being a great and brutal fighter but yet a not so good strategist, thats why he lost. Of course Reinhard's whole plan of executing all his subordiates expect for him as genius and gave a really nice scene at the nobles hideout. At least he died a pretty noble and honorable death.
May 23, 2023 7:02 PM
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probably the weakest episode so far. The battle tactics weren't inspiring tbh. And Reinhard's public emotional outburst seems out of character to me. I thought Reinhard would become a favourite of mine and I do like him, but he needs a bit more imo, been a while since we've seen him personally do something impressive. 
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The armors, the axes, the way he slaughtered all those soldiers yet got stopped by that hole, this was actually a new level of silliness that was fun for once and next chapter all-mighty Jessica is back, so that's nice.
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