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| THIS IS AN ANIME ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS THE MANGA BEYOND THIS EPISODE. ---------------------------------------- An episode that focuses more on Tora...nice. She made a weird impression and has an odd sport in this death game but I think she does belong there. As I had expected out of most episodes, it didn't take long for the storytelling to get to the bloodshed and tragedy. One thing I'm glad this show has been doing is depicting the reality of the violence. It doesn't omit censorship on most parts and gets its point across. |
Stark700Dec 2, 2017 9:02 AM
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| I couldn't stop laughing when Dragon got REKT in the very beginning xDDD I dunno whether or not I should feel sorry for Tiger or just pity her due to what happened in her backstory though and even though I'm happy that the Waifu Killer/Rabbit is dead, I feel like he's still alive somehow Plus there's Monkey's zombie corpse to think about (Unless Rat finds and kills her first) EDIT: Judging from these other posts above, it sounds like he really is dead lol....I wonder why he "committed suicide" |
| 2 deaths in this episode (Dragon and Rabbit) damn this anime could have been better for me if it was all 3DCG, the 3D battle scenes are awesome to watch |
| Tora's background story was nice. But I was kinda disappointed when Rabbit killed off Dragon so quickly. I thought we would see him at least fight with his weapon once. Also Rabbit's sudden death (or suicide?) shocked me. I assumed that he would be the final enemy that Rat has to overcome. I wonder what really happened to Rabbit and why. Also a pity he didn't get any background story. But now we will see Tora vs. Ox in the next episode and Tora will probably die. |
| Oh shit the Dragon died straight away. The Rabbit died just like that! SHIT! The Rat's gotta make an appearance or I won't really be impressed if he wins. I'm pretty sure the that the winner of the duel will be the Boar because of the slight preview at the end. We're now at the final battle(s)! |
| Glad to see that Tora wasn't made a drunk just for the hell of it: she actually has a reason behind her severe alcoholism, and it makes her a more real and interesting character. So, I was fully expecting to see Usagi's head blink or smile when they focused in on it at the end... and from a storytelling perspective, the fact that he appears to have bitten his own tongue and that extra little focus at the end can't be insignificant: despite some of the previous comments, they are sending some very loud signals that there is more to come with Usagi, and if they don't do something with it I'm going to be very disappointed. Right now there's not really any payoff for his character having existed, they need something to justify him. EVERYBODY, CLAP YOUR HANDS! (nope, still not tired of that bit) |
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| Got to see some backstory for Tiger. It was decent. Rabbit killed off Dragon so quickly. He's dead as well, which is a pity since we never got to see his backstory. That's disappointing. The fight was pretty good, except for the CG. It looked weird. This was an anti-climatic episode tbh. |
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| Man idk why but the animation quality drops even further this episode. So many off model shots in Tiger's backstory, it just looked worse than the animation in the Snake and Dragon eps. At least the content for Tiger's backstory was entertaining imo. And finally they ended up killing Bunny which I knew he was gonna be OP before the show started but didnt think he would've won. At least I hope he's dead for good cause now Tiger and Ox can focus on their fight. I wonder what Rat is up to at this point. |
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| Dragon was as useful in life as his brother. Bit disappointing, but I can't complain since they're by far my least favorite characters. But damnit why do these flahsbacks have to be so long? They could have gotten the point of Tiger's story and personality across way faster than they actually did, and the same can be said for so many of the other episodes. Heavy use of CGI here, not the biggest fan but it works well enough in the fight scenes at least. Rabbit has been super OP up until this point (including the way he killed Dragon in this episode, I mean hot damn), so I can't help but feel like this isn't quite the end for him yet. |
KaijuOrchestraNov 28, 2017 9:34 AM
| What, Rabbit is really dead? I wanted to see his backstory how he become like THAT |
| How does this show consistently get worse every single week? Episode 1 was like an 8 and it's literally spiraled down into a 4. |
| I like the fact Tora and how she is was fully explained, however, I wish they would've saved it until her actual episode, as she will Rabbit died, disappointed he didn't get a backstory, however he bit his tongue as in the novel and his arms may do a few interesting things... I'm guessing they will fill up time with a Monkey vs Rat battle. Also for all the people still saying "oh it's so predictable" yes it is, it is meant to be. They do not spoil the show, it is meant to be the race of the zodiac animals which decided the order of the zodiac but retold in the form of a battle royale. Doesn't make it a perfect show, no, but it wasn't meant to be a high octane, surprise around ever corner show anyways. |
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| was hoping for the rabbit's back story - too bad we didn't get it, but I'm not surprised |
Neizaru said: ..so first Rabit gets some bs op out of nowhere jump, and show passes this off as a brilliant plot twist Monkey threw him up combined with one of his normal jump, it is explained in the novel that it was no ordinary feat, but with Monkey who is extremely strong and with no limiters now, can do that. However I agree mostly with what you're saying in the rest of your post. |
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| As was expected, two deaths this time: a fast first one before the opening, and an even faster second one. I didn't care Dragon's death was so quick, but the same is kinda puzzling and anticlimactic with Rabbit... he seemed like a smart dude, but the way he rushed out and got himself killed made him one of the dumbest. Is it really the end of him? That is the question. Though I kinda got my hopes up with Monkey being smarter than just die of from an amateur mistake of underestimating her opponent without putting some sort of clever plan in action, but I was let down, so I don't wanna set myself up for a disappointment again by getting my hopes up in regards to Rabbit. And wow, way to degrade, Tiger. I get her reasons, but drinking so much that she really became just a rabid beast waiting to be put down? It's just, uh... |
| ったく、嫌な世の中だよ。 |
| bad animation + CGI lol the budget is depleting |
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| Nice episode, the fight scenes looked really cool imo and the end was a bit of a surprise. Wonder if that was really all we got to see from rabbitt. Like maybe that was not even his real body? maybe he controlled this body the whole time? dunno maybe that'd be a cool twist. @Hodor98 nice avatar you got there... |
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| loved Tora's backstory, unfortunately she's doomed now :( idk why so many people think it was unfair how Rabbit died (or did he?) cause it was stated in the previous episodes that he isn't that good of a warrior. especially when fighting against Ox and Tiger. I hope he doesn't get revived, that would be lame. the characters are dying so quickly, I wonder what they're going to fill up the last 3 episodes with :? |
| This show is the smelliest, most rotten turd I've seen pushed out in a while. Every time you think something cool is going to happen, they get taken out by something absurd. What an absolute waste of premise and characterization. |
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| The deaths of Rabbit and Dragon were so fucking quick was kinda funny. I don't think Rabbit is down yet, though, since there is Monkey's corpse left, and there is the possibility his Necromantist ability can revive him too. Liked Tiger's flashback. Her descend in decadence as time passes and she realized how wars were nothing glorious and drowns herself in alcohol until turning into a best was well done. I don't mind Rabbit doesn't has a flashback, since I don't think the author wanted to make him nothing more than a psycho, tbh. The CGI this episode was kinda underwhelming, but, well... |
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| The one character that i was really curious to see his backstory doesnt even get a backstory but the tatsumi brothers gets 2 episode of backstory. ok then. |
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Tokoya said: I wonder why he "committed suicide" What do you think will happen when he kills himself? Clue: What happens when he kills other people? BlackstarFallen said: Rabbit killed off Dragon so quickly. He's dead as well, which is a pity since we never got to see his backstory. That's disappointing. DonWei said: I wonder what really happened to Rabbit and why. Also a pity he didn't get any background story TylerPilz said: Rabbit has the shittiest Death i have ever saw... I´m really disapointed. Not, that he is dead. Just about how he died. HE DIDNT EVEN GOT BACKGROUND STORY! Fuck that shit, im out... SPOILER THE RAT WINS! Everyone knows that... PS: I hope the fact, that he is an Necromant will give him a backgroundstory and 1 Episode lifetime. Tekakurika said: What, Rabbit is really dead? I wanted to see his backstory how he become like THAT Rabbit didn't have a background story in the novel. All there is in his profile is 'Details Unknown' but since the anime have expanded the other characters' backstories, I was hoping they'll make up one for Rabbit, but no, they didn't. It was nice that they focused on how Rabbit bit his tongue before he was sliced into pieces by Ox and Tiger. So I'm not sure Rabbit committing suicide and was dead even before Ox and Tiger struck would be considered anticlimactic, considering... |
GreeenSponge said: Nice episode, the fight scenes looked really cool imo and the end was a bit of a surprise. Wonder if that was really all we got to see from rabbitt. Like maybe that was not even his real body? maybe he controlled this body the whole time? dunno maybe that'd be a cool twist. @Hodor98 nice avatar you got there... Totally didn't find it on google images. |
| just a hypothesis, don't think that's the end for Rabbit, we still have his puppet Monkey roaming around I liked the action sequence between dragon and snake vs. tiger and ox, kinda wish it took longer plus the Tiger story seemed to be unnecessarily dragged through the whole episode |
| I was expecting them to stray from the reverse zodiac order by this point, but I guess they're sticking to it. I guess rat is the winner then? Unless they decide to stop being predictable for once. And please let rabbit stay dead. My eyes can't take any more of that outfit. |
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| What the fuck is up with that CGI usage? Did the low budget finally kick in? Damn it, looks so bad in this series and doesn't fit it. |
| Lol, Dragon got wrecked pretty fast. Don't think that Usagi is beaten yet,tho, would be way too anticlimatic.Maybe he can control his own body parts too after they got choppod or it was a created double of him. |
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| I didn't really give a damn about the Tatsumi twins but I was really hoping to see Dragon in action (while alive) at least a little. But his death was quick as fuck. We got some Tiger backstory and then some cool fight scenes afterward. I don't like complaining about CGI but it looked kind of weird in this episode. The fight scenes actually looked pretty smooth though, but otherwise, it was jarring and caught me off guard. The budget is clearly dwindling....... There has to be a reason why there was that up close focus on Rabbit biting his tongue before getting killed, but until we see what that detail potentially has in store for us, I'm gonna go ahead and say that Rabbit's death was anticlimactic. I wish we got his backstory as well (I'm aware the source material doesn't have it either but I was hoping for an anime-original change), or at least a decent fight. Again, he might have some hidden trick up his sleeve, but if not, then this was disappointing. |
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| Go watch Basilisk. That is all. |
| Is everyone sure the Rabbit is dead? Those red eyes at the end don't look completely dead to me. Not that I mind. He's a mindless psycho killer that bores me to death. Look forward to seeing Tora fighting the Ox. |
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| tora back story was nice...but the rabbit died like that did not seem to settle with me well though |
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| Wow no wonder Dragon was in the sky giving a hella long monologue last episode. He was meant to die in the sky. They don't even give the poor dude a chance lmao. Is it me or was the second half of this episode basically 99% CGI? I kind of feel bad for Tiger. She reminds me a lot of Monkey, but instead of the peaceful path, she took the one where she wanted everything to burn to the ground. They're basically opposites. And the peaceful person is usually the first to go in a war. Then again, Boar is also an opposite to Monkey. I don't think Rabbit really "died" yet, but maybe he did..? Time to update this.. Symbolism of Zodiacs: Snake: Rebirth, transformation, immortality, and healing due to the shedding of their skin. Also known as a "creative life force." Boar: Defense, war, courage. Dog: Guidance, protection, loyalty, faithfulness. Chicken: A symbol of parental and spiritual love Monkey: Tails represent tools of balance and control. Sheep: Renewal, purification, compassion. Horse: A universal symbol of freedom without restraint. Dragon: Chinese dragons traditionally symbolize potent and auspicious powers, particularly control over water, rainfall, typhoons, and floods. Rabbit: Symbolic rabbit meanings deal primarily with abundance, comfort, and vulnerability. Traditionally, rabbits are associated with fertility, sentiment, desire, and procreation. The irony of their deaths: Snake: He is still killing people even after his death, hence the "creativeness" and "rebirth." Boar: Her arrogance (or twisted form of "courage") did her in. Dog: He was too trusting of Chicken. Chicken: She let her birds eat her, hence the "parental love" part. Monkey: Her personality is all about peace or "control." She died because she couldn't control Rabbit/get through to him/figure him out. Everything was out of control for her. Sheep: This one is kind of a stretch, but he was old, so I guess that figures on the "renewal" part. Either that, or his "compassion" for replacing his son in the war ended up killing him. Horse: He died in a barricaded room with no escape. Dragon: Liquid nitrogen. Pretty obvious symbolism there. Rabbit: ??? |
ZelevNov 28, 2017 12:26 PM
 Three things cannot be long hidden.. ...the s u n, the m oo n, and the tr u th. |
| The animation sure is tumbling down hill down real quick, it even allowed Tora to gain small distance teleportation ability! |
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| Yup, the Rabbit is gonna come back in next episode. I can just see it already in my head. Though I find it bizarre and pointless on getting yourself killed and then using your own necromantist power on yourself. Even if you win the fight, what's next? You're already freaking dead. I'm gonna put down my chips and say that it's the reanimated Rabbit that will kill the Tiger. Yup, totally, because that's how this show operates. Every death comes out of the blue, supposedly from an unexpected angle. Hopefully the battle between the Ox and the Tiger is more exciting. Or not, cause they'll most likely spend most of the next episode on flashbacks or something again. LOL. What a weird show. It's not bad, but I can't say it's good either. |
| To be or not to be... that is not the question. ;3 |
| I don't really care much for this back stories. I just want ballsbto the wall action, this series has been going down hill for me. Still better than last week's snooze fest. |
| Dragon suffered an anticlimactic death just like his brother. Well, a boring death for a boring character. Tora's backstory was quite interesting. And the action with the coolant was quick thinking. |
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| And s Rabbit dies... Or does he? |
| That was an unexpected ending for sure. I'm disappointed that we didn't get any backstory for Rabbit in this episode. I saw others saying he didn't receive any flashbacks in the source material too, but I feel like they could have at least given him a little something. I agree with what others are saying that this isn't the last of him. I would assume if he is really dead that Monkey won't be able to act anymore since his power was the one keeping her corpse "alive." I enjoyed Tiger's backstory and guessed before they made the big reveal that her drinking was because of all of the bloodshed she went through. It looks like she's also involved in the giant war that everyone else who has flashbacks was also involved in. I'm curious to see how Rat is going to fit in with the war because I think he's a bit young to be as involved as everyone else is. (My guess is that Ox was also one of the best fighters involved in the war.) I have to say I'm a little disappointed with how the ending fight went. The action with Snake and Dragon was a nice treat for this episode, and I was happy to see Tiger in action. I thought that Ox would have done more than her though, since he's proclaimed the "genius of slaughter." I feel like Tiger is more versatile than he is but he'll ultimately have more brute strength than her in the next episode. Next week's action should be good though since we won't be having another backstory unless they DO manage to pull some Rabbit scenes out of thin air. Like I said before, I'm not familiar with the source material so these are all just thoughts from what I've seen from the anime. A part of me wishes they showed some more scenes with Rat, but I guess he's just hiding like usual. I hope they do something to make me relate with his character more because at this point I'm almost dreading the ending. I feel like if Ox, Tiger, or even Rabbit won (assume he turned himself into a zombie and is still "alive") that would be a more interesting ending than if the series continues with the zodiac race trend. I did enjoy the fight scenes, but I'm left wanting more from this series as of right now. I hope that "Zombie" Rabbit pulls out some sick moves next weekend or else I think that the ending will be very anti-climatic for me. (I'm guessing right now after Ox offs Tiger he will get tricked by Rat and lose in some bullshit way.) |
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