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bkim999 said: Well in the LN, this ep (and the few ep before it) was more of a Asia arc (like how some characters have a arc that is more focus on them). Also regarding (1.) I don't think it was an overreaction. Losing someone important to them (be it lover or a family-like member) is sure to instill heavy emotions (I actually know the feeling). After what Issei has been through with Asia and losing her "again" just when he saved her, it's sure to give some major emotional breakdown. At this point it all really make sense. If it was Asia arc, there no questions why there was such reaction and why there was so much of Asia. But still i get feeling of too much of Asia. More like they only serialize her arcs :D And a bit of other As i understand, you are reading novel, right ? Is this just serialization makes catch on Asia ? What about arc per each character, is they equal to each other, or some one has more ? AverageFanboy said: That's because Ise feels a need to protect her, be it from enemies, or from "worldly desires". (Including his) As for a rank, It goes Rias > Asia > Akeno. At least Akeno said she didn't mind being number 3 in NEW. He loves Rias more than the others, but he doesn't feel such need to potrect her and the others besides Asia since they are more independent. Since season 1 he's been saying he wants a harem, so I don't think he'll choose one. and just leave the others. Protection, of course. I have no doubt in it. But still too much of Asia and too less of Rias, or Akeno. There is no doubt that he loves Rias more than others. But why almost every episode makes me to doubt in it. |
kseon12May 30, 2015 2:47 PM
kseon12 said: bkim999 said: Well in the LN, this ep (and the few ep before it) was more of a Asia arc (like how some characters have a arc that is more focus on them). Also regarding (1.) I don't think it was an overreaction. Losing someone important to them (be it lover or a family-like member) is sure to instill heavy emotions (I actually know the feeling). After what Issei has been through with Asia and losing her "again" just when he saved her, it's sure to give some major emotional breakdown. At this point it all really make sense. If it was Asia arc, there no questions why there was such reaction and why there was so much of Asia. But still i get feeling of too much of Asia. More like they only serialize her arcs :D And a bit of other As i understand, you are reading novel, right ? Is this just serialization makes catch on Asia ? What about arc per each character, is they equal to each other, or some one has more ? AverageFanboy said: That's because Ise feels a need to protect her, be it from enemies, or from "worldly desires". (Including his) As for a rank, It goes Rias > Asia > Akeno. At least Akeno said she didn't mind being number 3 in NEW. He loves Rias more than the others, but he doesn't feel such need to potrect her and the others besides Asia since they are more independent. Since season 1 he's been saying he wants a harem, so I don't think he'll choose one. and just leave the others. Protection, of course. I have no doubt in it. But still too much of Asia and too less of Rias, or Akeno. There is no doubt that he loves Rias more than others. But why almost every episode makes me to doubt in it. Yeah each LN usually has a theme character to it. LN 1: Was a little of everyone but I say it was a Rias, Asia one. LN 2: Rias LN 3: Asia LN 4: Akeno LN 5: Koneko LN 6: Xenovia LN 7: Irina LN 8: Asia and Rias Cover but this was a short story chapter and wasnt really focused on anyone. The last part advanced plot. LN 9: Rossweisse LN 10: Rias (And great fucking fight, lol) (My favorite LN) LN 11: Ophis LN 12: Rias LN 13: Akeno Cover but Short stories Volume LN 14: Ravel LN 15: Serafall Cover but was a short stories chapter for first half, second half advances plot. LN 16: Gasper LN 17: Rossweisse LN 18: Irina LN 19: Xenovia LN 20: First ever Issei Volume Some LN's are focused on the character its about more so then others. Some go heavy on the character and some just brush up on a character. Usually the cover character is the focus but for example Volume 6 had Xenovia on it and while it did show some of her it also had a lot of Asia. Hope that helps. |
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AverageFanboy said: Well, Asia is above Akeno in the "hierarchy" (at this point in time at least, she's the only one Rias accepts being intimate with Ise without being jelly about it.) so no surprise there. As someone said, it was mostly because this was Asia's arc, and besides this and the first volume (the thing with Reynare) she doesn't really get the spotlight much. Since she's kind of in the back most of the time, the author tries to make her arcs more about her than other arcs are about their "focus character". (Kiba's arc in NEW also had the thing with Xenovia, Irina, and a bit of Akeno) Still that didn't change the fact of (my) feeling of too much of Asia. But for now i thinks that this is only because of such serialization. Better be going to start reading novel. I'm hoping for some normal arcs about Xenovia, or even Irina or Rossweisse. After Koneko become nekomimi - it's changed my world :D I want more arc with her too. Candyman5OS said: Yeah each LN usually has a theme character to it. LN 1: Was a little of everyone but I say it was a Rias, Asia one. LN 2: Rias LN 3: Asia LN 4: Akeno LN 5: Koneko LN 6: Xenovia LN 7: Irina LN 8: Asia and Rias Cover but this was a short story chapter and wasnt really focused on anyone. The last part advanced plot. LN 9: Rossweisse LN 10: Rias (And great fucking fight, lol) (My favorite LN) LN 11: Ophis LN 12: Rias LN 13: Akeno Cover but Short stories Volume LN 14: Ravel LN 15: Serafall Cover but was a short stories chapter for first half, second half advances plot. LN 16: Gasper LN 17: Rossweisse LN 18: Irina LN 19: Xenovia LN 20: First ever Issei Volume Some LN's are focused on the character its about more so then others. Some go heavy on the character and some just brush up on a character. Usually the cover character is the focus but for example Volume 6 had Xenovia on it and while it did show some of her it also had a lot of Asia. Hope that helps. This is some really useful things. Thanks |
bkim999 said: I dont understand when you said "Is this just serialization makes catch on Asia". In the LN, there are character arcs for each of Issei's harem (sometimes having more than one arc). IF the anime continues (past season Born) you will get to see them. Who and order I prefer not to spoil (LN cover don't exactly reveal their Character Arc) Although I do agree one thing regarding on your issues with Asia being a major focus. They added this much focus and development on Asia, but not so much on Koneko and Akeno in comparison. You may not know it (since it looks like you don't read LN) but their character arcs were also done in the earlier episodes. In comparison to theirs, Asia did give more impact to me then theirs. Regarding Rias, they are actually building on to her arc if you have picked them (the small hints and buildups) up throughout ALL the episodes (those small pickups/hints are anime original and not LN). I kinda hope you also get the overreaction part is not really a overreaction to me. It doesn't matter who is first, second, or third (Rias, Asia, Akeno). Losing an important someone (not matter who're their "rank") is sure to bring great sorrow and negative emotions. I did mention that the Jaggernaut Drive also probably was involve in crazy emotions Issei was experiencing (fueling the sorrow he was experiencing). Rank i use as metaphor. And saying about overreact was ... Well i don't mean it like that. It was just under the arm while i was getting feeling of ... you already know of what ) I was going to write something more, but you know, i get chilled ) Transcend said: qatox said: It's the curse that Loki put on him in episode 5. That will become a focal point for these final 3 episodes.it could also be from that bite he got from that dog (forgot his name XD) but It has probably something too do whit reaner or what ever her name is But Ophis pulled "something" from him, did not ? |
kseon12May 30, 2015 3:56 PM
kseon12 said: bkim999 said: I dont understand when you said "Is this just serialization makes catch on Asia". In the LN, there are character arcs for each of Issei's harem (sometimes having more than one arc). IF the anime continues (past season Born) you will get to see them. Who and order I prefer not to spoil (LN cover don't exactly reveal their Character Arc) Although I do agree one thing regarding on your issues with Asia being a major focus. They added this much focus and development on Asia, but not so much on Koneko and Akeno in comparison. You may not know it (since it looks like you don't read LN) but their character arcs were also done in the earlier episodes. In comparison to theirs, Asia did give more impact to me then theirs. Regarding Rias, they are actually building on to her arc if you have picked them (the small hints and buildups) up throughout ALL the episodes (those small pickups/hints are anime original and not LN). I kinda hope you also get the overreaction part is not really a overreaction to me. It doesn't matter who is first, second, or third (Rias, Asia, Akeno). Losing an important someone (not matter who're their "rank") is sure to bring great sorrow and negative emotions. I did mention that the Jaggernaut Drive also probably was involve in crazy emotions Issei was experiencing (fueling the sorrow he was experiencing). Rank i use as metaphor. And saying about overreact was ... Well i don't mean it like that. It was just under the arm while i was getting feeling of ... you already know of what ) I was going to write something more, but you know, i get chilled ) Transcend said: It's the curse that Loki put on him in episode 5. That will become a focal point for these final 3 episodes. But Ophis pulled "something" from him, did not ? She pulled part of it or suppressed it enough to let Rias reach Issei. Because that whole Raynare thing is very important in later events. |
| Wow, that immense power coming from Issei was incredible. Things are turning out quite suspenseful. |
| Damn, Issei really went berserk. He was too op for that guy, he died in like 3 attacks lol. Damn, I really thought Asia died for some minutes, but it's nice to see that she is alive and well. Vali was a good guy, helping Issei and all. Since Vali's first appearance I didn't like him that much, but now he's growing on me, he seems like a really cool guy. |
| Obligatory JD chant. [I, the one to awaken…] [The Two-Heavenly dragon which was stolen the principles of domination from God….] [I laugh at the “infinite”, and grieve at the “dream”….] [I shall become the Red Dragon of Domination…] “ “ “ “ “ “ “ And I shall sink you to the depths of crimson purgatory!” ” ” ” ” ” ” [Juggernaut Drive!!!!!!!!!!] |
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llcruz said: Damn, Issei really went berserk. He was too op for that guy, he died in like 3 attacks lol. Damn, I really thought Asia died for some minutes, but it's nice to see that she is alive and well. Vali was a good guy, helping Issei and all. Since Vali's first appearance I didn't like him that much, but now he's growing on me, he seems like a really cool guy. Vali isn't inherently evil he's just a battlemaniac and one of the nicer ones given later characters. |
| I love how the Juggernaut Drive transformation was animated, including the JD chant. Didn't hear the Oppai Dragon song in here, but this still turned out well either way. Those were some really intense fights and that Shalba guy got pwned! Vali was pretty cool stopping berserk Issei with his own Juggernaut Drive. And so glad that Asia is safe. :) I didn't really see Ophis from the extra scenes from the BD from DxD New, but so glad to finally see her here in DxD BorN. o/ |
| Wow! People werent kidding with the hype for this episode!! Best episode of all 3 seasons!!! |
| That episode was too epic.......Juggernaut Drive by both Issei and my boy Vali.....My body wasn't ready for this amazing action and display of emotion Rias' big brother is powerful as fuck too btw O_O Ophis seems pretty cool and I love Vali's goal in life....I hope that he succeeds :'') |
| Boost Boost Boost Boost Boost Boost Oppai Oppai Oppai Oppai Oppai Asia Asia Asia Asia Issei Issei Issei Dragon Dragon Arm? As an anime only viewer, I don't know if they are cutting or rushing things (obviously they are :/), but i liked this episode I have to start reading the LN |
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| Juggernaut drive is just sooo badass "I, who is about to awaken, Am the Heavenly Dragon who has stolen the principles of domination from God I laugh at the "infinite", and I grieve at the 'dream' I shall become the Red Dragon of Domination And I shall sink you to the depths of the crimson purgatory!" This scene gave me goose bumps |
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| Pretty obvious that Asia wasn't dead. Still pretty crazy seeing everyone's reactions to. Especially Issei's. Dem glowing green eyes doe! Dat Jaggernaut Drive was beastly! Curious what a complete version would be like. Damn Issei once again fodderised that guy! Seems we got a end goal now. The dragon gods!!! |
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| I think this the best action scene yet (although it makes me feel like they should come up with a stronger villain because if felt to me they were all to easy) !! |
| Damn. Shits hit the fan really hard today. |
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| So we finally get to see Issei's JD..half assed it might be but still DAMN.... I do believe DXD initially meant Great Red in the sense he is the Dragon of Dragons,The True Dragon God untill We also get to see Ophis(for the love of all,its not Orphis) and Vali also gets some characterization.If people are wondering how ridiculously powerful Sirzechs is,don't worry you haven't seen him going serious.He is a fucking monster.Those eyes though. Also,the interactions between Xenovia and Asia at the end were pretty good.They did change the way Issei turned back into his normal state though.Where is the OPPAI song?I guess they will be storing it for the Loki fight.Definitely the best episode of the series until now.The tension was felt throughout the episode. |
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| ... The more i am watching the aniùe the more i have doubt for what can happen in the futur of the anime (-_-)" Ophis look too old not loli enough. Doesn't match with her status starting the volume 11. |
| bruh |
| Damn, his arm at the end was so fucked up. Hope he's ok |
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RaveHaven said: Tokoya said: That episode was too epic.......Juggernaut Drive by both Issei and my boy Vali.....My body wasn't ready for this amazing action and display of emotion Rias' big brother is powerful as fuck too btw O_O Ophis seems pretty cool and I love Vali's goal in life....I hope that he succeeds :'') i like the look in sirzechs eyes(rias' brother) .. i can sense his anger.. lol.. XD In the novel he has a moment where he's even angrier than that |
| When did this become digimon LOL I forgot mimorin was in DxD. Good shit |
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Furtive_Pygmy said: To the LN readers. 1. Why can Issie use Gaspers power? He never absorbed it 2. What did Ophis pull from the MC? I don't mind if the answer is a spoiler. |
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| It's good to see Archer (Sirzech), Kerry (Azazel), and Umi (Ophis) in one scene. |
| Holy hell Issei was wrecking everything. And that Orphis dragon loli is pretty damn cute not gonna lie<3 |
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| Valis actually pretty cool sometimes. Him and Issei had a bro moment. Although Issei and Asia should have had a more emotional reunion. |
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