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broodo said: Trigger is barely a washed up remnants of Gainax. I wouldn't expect them to pull any iconic moves just because animation is sometimes similar. Since this is Trigger, what are the odds that Hiro gets Kamina'd in the next two to three episodes? |
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| I'll be pleasantly surprised if this show has the guts to kill Hiro off early. It'd be an interesting twist. |
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| Oh, it was an interesting episode. While I enjoyed the moments of Hiro and Zero Two, I was also interested in seeing Ichigo, along with Goro, gradually realize their feelings for their friends and more chemistry between Kokoro and her partner. And, of course, the change of mood and the disclosure of new information about Zero were by the right way. I felt that the show needed more darkness, as recently it began to look somewhat cartoonish. @kyuudere They hint that their couples can change during the show? If so, then this is an interesting hint. |
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Fappa said: Did people forget what 02 said in episode 1? "Your ability is probably still just dormant. I can awaken it for you" In this episode we hear that 02 has an opposite effect on Hiro compared to others who are known to suffer damage from piloting with her. She's not killing him, she's awakening his potential and fulfilling his dream. Heck, she might even extend his lifespan more to what they can apparently reach. With the only difference that the ones who take physical and mental damage like the old guy and Mitsuru didn't get kissed. Kissing with Zero Two means sharing her blood and genes with the other one, making the man one of her kind. Since Hiro is the first one she met in her life who has so many similarities with her, has no fear to die and no place to go it's understandable that she chose him. She could have kissed others in the past (which I don't believe) but latest at the point when they found the blue blob on their body they surely would have abused Zero Two out of fear and disgust. So she must be very careful who deserves her kiss and since she is still a young, innocent girl she only wants to kiss someone who she has feelings for (it's something special she said in ep 1). |
| Hiro is sick and have something which grow up on his body. In the first episode, 002 kiss him. I don't think she kissed all her previous partners. And it's probably why Hiro has more resistance about piloting with her. She gave him something (her DNA ? A virus ?) All her previous partner died but not Hiro. but he is sick and has fever. And do you know how body fight bad bacteries or virus ? Fever. His body is changing he will become like 002. Do someone thought about that strange honey 002 eats and gives to Hiro too ? No one except them eat that. he is something which activate the virus or help him to change ? Sorry, I write in a bad english but I hope you can guess what I mean |
| Really interesting episode, I'm liking the darker turn the plot took from the rather upbeat episode 4. The character relationships in this anime are surprisingly interesting to follow |
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| A more proper and profound character development. Good. But next episode is more battle... Well... as long as they don't drop another stupid sexual reference in the dialogue. Same as drama, true battle happens in the mind and the heart. So please don't waste that helluva of animation and let me enjoy a proper battle, Mr. Writer. |
Raikiri29 said: Hiro is sick and have something which grow up on his body. In the first episode, 002 kiss him. I don't think she kissed all her previous partners. And it's probably why Hiro has more resistance about piloting with her. She gave him something (her DNA ? A virus ?) All her previous partner died but not Hiro. but he is sick and has fever. And do you know how body fight bad bacteries or virus ? Fever. His body is changing he will become like 002. Do someone thought about that strange honey 002 eats and gives to Hiro too ? No one except them eat that. he is something which activate the virus or help him to change ? Sorry, I write in a bad english but I hope you can guess what I mean I kinda thought like you, it's a good point. Let's see. |
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| I think they are going to pull a TTGL |
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| The whole prayer thing they had during breakfast really put me off, that Papa guy is a real creep to make kids pray for him. The upcoming fight will be an intense one, looking forward to seeing what Trigger will bring next. |
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Raikiri29 said: Do someone thought about that strange honey 002 eats and gives to Hiro too ? No one except them eat that. he is something which activate the virus or help him to change ? Yes the first time he was holding back to eat it but now he has no problem with it, good observation there. On the outside no but on the inside it's different I'm sure. |
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| woah this is the first episode of the show that was actually engaging a miracle! |
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| Very good episode. Liked how Hiro isn't backing down from his decision to pilot with Zero Two for a third time and the moments they had this episode were funny and somewhat sweet. Also it seems Goro is getting closer to Ichigo and they're learning new feelings within them which gave me some more Kiznaiver vibes. Very much looking forward to the next episode. |
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Raikiri29 said: Do someone thought about that strange honey 002 eats and gives to Hiro too ? No one except them eat that. he is something which activate the virus or help him to change ? since it has this pistil and stamen theme, i think the honey is like the nectar which bees gather during pollination it may be a metaphor in some way, like 002 is a bee and sucks out all the nectar, but at the same time pollinates new flowers. lol i really don't know, you can think out it yourself. it's a good point you've noticed it |
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I can't even guarantee that she is young, let alone being innocent, the way she doesn't give a damn about lives of other living things. She could be 200 years old and have different lifespan compared to normal human beings. The first scene where she walks next to a boy in episode 1, that might have been 016 even though the face wasn't shown, and it will most likely be the final scene of the anime where she will walk next to him and shown happy because she yearns to be human who cannot live without partners. Notice how she is also wearing the same dress as the other Children as well and the time is Spring instead of Summer (current time inside 13th). Of course there is a chance that that boy isn't 016 but her next victim and this finding her partner continues (a tragic ending). |
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| Mitsuru is still acting like a whining brat, grow up already. Curious to know why Zorome wanted to know if anyone of them got to become adults. Omg all that blue stuff growing on Hiro is not a good sign, Goro has every right to be worried about him, it's good that someone like Goro is paying attention and wants to help. Yellow blood cells, need to know more about them. Wasn't expecting Ichigo to do that, that was pretty epic when Zero Two looked at her with those red eyes. I'm pretty sure you love Hiro Ichigo but none of you know what that actually is, that's why you have been acting the way you have in these last few episodes. Next episode should be very exciting. |
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| Next episode is going to be a bloodbath. People are going to die for sure. Talk about being in an abusive relationship. I think Zero Two does care for Hiro, but their relationship can only be called poisonous right now. Zero Two doesn't see Hiro as an equal. She sees him as a thing she owns (see various possessives examples of "My darling) Hiro needs to step up if he is to be her equal. |
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| Hiro will obviously not die in the next episode. If they really did kill Hiro they would be going against the Jian symbolism they set up in the first episode. Basically the first story arc was about Hiro lacking the confidence to start the relationship. It looks like the second story arc will be about Zero Two being too possesive of Hiro and the relationship becoming poisonous because of that. The first four episodes focused on Hiro's character development and it seems like the next episodes will focus mostly Zero Two's character development. |
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| So she gave him a STD... that's why you have to always wear a condom before entering a robot you don't know |
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shanimebib said: I can't even guarantee that she is young, let alone being innocent, the way she doesn't give a damn about lives of other living things. She could be 200 years old and have different lifespan compared to normal human beings. The first scene where she walks next to a boy in episode 1, that might have been 016 even though the face wasn't shown, and it will most likely be the final scene of the anime where she will walk next to him and shown happy because she yearns to be human who cannot live without partners. Notice how she is also wearing the same dress as the other Children as well and the time is Spring instead of Summer (current time inside 13th). Of course there is a chance that that boy isn't 016 but her next victim and this finding her partner continues (a tragic ending). Just before your comment something came to me. Remember in ep 2 where some of Papa's guys said 015 showed no signs of aging despite using Strelizia? This one never made sense to me up till now. You could be right that Zero Two is a lot older than she looks because of being a hybrid. And speaking of Hiro getting some sort of power that could be one of it, perhaps Zero Two's kiss includes living with her chosen Darling for a very very long time. Yes it's highly some sort of ending scene there with the cherry trees but at the moment I don't want to think or speculate much about the ending, our theories will be proved wrong anyway like always xD |
Hibaena said: Did anybody else notice the spider qnd the butterfly, could that mean that zero two (the spider) has got hiro (the butterfly) into her trap and is waiting for the moment to feast on her prey? The feast already started then, there is no turning back now! Next episode promises alot~~ |
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| This episode certainty painted 02 in a more negative light. She doesn't really seem to care about loss of human life, and has some sort of domination thing over Hiro. It seems that unlike others, who die when they get klaxosaur blood, Hiro's body has the potential to fuse with it and make some type of hybrid. I wonder if it will change him to be more 'feral' or play a part in 'humanizing' 02. We also have Mitsuru still being edgy/recovering and Zorome making a peculiar comment about adult pilots. I'm sure that will have some significance later on. Overall, the best episode in terms of writing and development. |
| Everybody: Hiro if you keep this up you’ll get dinoaids Hiro: I just want to fly! |
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That GIF is EPIC! Gotta save it, all hail for the NTR queen! Dont see a problem there, since this is fantasy lets us indulge in the greatest sins, and rejoice all the wickedness that comes with a great climax, berfore the evident doom and decay that such decisions bring (as long as 002 doesnt turn into a monster that starts to eat his very flesh, I m all in for it)! CodeKeima said: Fappa said: Did people forget what 02 said in episode 1? "Your ability is probably still just dormant. I can awaken it for you" In this episode we hear that 02 has an opposite effect on Hiro compared to others who are known to suffer damage from piloting with her. She's not killing him, she's awakening his potential and fulfilling his dream. Heck, she might even extend his lifespan more to what they can apparently reach. With the only difference that the ones who take physical and mental damage like the old guy and Mitsuru didn't get kissed. Kissing with Zero Two means sharing her blood and genes with the other one, making the man one of her kind. Since Hiro is the first one she met in her life who has so many similarities with her, has no fear to die and no place to go it's understandable that she chose him. She could have kissed others in the past (which I don't believe) but latest at the point when they found the blue blob on their body they surely would have abused Zero Two out of fear and disgust. So she must be very careful who deserves her kiss and since she is still a young, innocent girl she only wants to kiss someone who she has feelings for (it's something special she said in ep 1). While I do like your idea, it screams fanfic too much, btw I m refering to the last paragraph where you compare 002 to a young and innocent maiden, she is all but that, otherwise she would never act like this. |
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uninstallthegame said: Raikiri29 said: Do someone thought about that strange honey 002 eats and gives to Hiro too ? No one except them eat that. he is something which activate the virus or help him to change ? since it has this pistil and stamen theme, i think the honey is like the nectar which bees gather during pollination it may be a metaphor in some way, like 002 is a bee and sucks out all the nectar, but at the same time pollinates new flowers. lol i really don't know, you can think out it yourself. it's a good point you've noticed it I guess it has to do something with the glucose levels in the blood of 02, there are no Yellow cells in the normal, human blood so that maybe is something that just 02 has, Hiro got them after the kiss or after getting into the Ev- uh, Franxx with 02, the big blue thing may be any kind of cell in 02 organism that right now is trying to adapt and transform Hiro's organism, his white cells are fighting back and when the white cells of the human body fight back any virus, bacteria or strange component or organism the leukocytes are triggered in spikes and the body produces more and more, producing fever, tremors, cold sweats, etc. and they can cause shocks and finally death, usually when the infection is overcome or the body generates resistance or adapts to the new invading organism or to the trigger of the immune reaction, the leukocytes return to their normal level and fevers disappear, tremors and sweating too, obviously Hiro inmune system is fighting back, I don't think the MC will die of a cytokine storm (The inmune system cells replicate and replicate each other finally causing death) so his body will overcome whatever is happening to him and he will be an hybrid of some kind, yay. |
Kirigaro92 said: CodeKeima said: So after watching the raw I assume Hiro won't have a long live will he? Man I knew that series will get serious and depressing sometime but not so fast we aren't halfway through the first cour wtf Maybe he Will become some kind of hybrid? Something like tatsumi From Akame ga kill. Or they Will pull an ass pull with a deus ex machina healing shit From zero two exactly my thought |
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| Man, Goro really wants to stop Hiro, I don't blame him since seeing Hiro in pain is unbearable for him & Ichigo is lost on how to help, even going as far as telling 02 to go easy on Hiro. He's detertimened to ride with 02 tho even if it means killing him since he mentioned before that he finally feels alive by piloting so he's ready for whatever outcome he may face in the future. Also the heck is that blue thing growing on his chest!? I doubt he's going to die though nothing is certain yet, he may even turn into some sort of hybrid like 02! We may see Hiro with blue horns then lol. Looking forward to the next episode! |
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dry? to match his personalty I bet. BOOM, got his ass. |
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| So obviously something happens to the parasites once they become adults. I hope it's something more interesting then just them dying or whatever Maybe their bodies violently integrate with the Franxx and they become Klaxosaurs?? That's a bit too insane though, but this is anime so you never know |
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Hibaena said: Did anybody else notice the spider qnd the butterfly, could that mean that zero two (the spider) has got hiro (the butterfly) into her trap and is waiting for the moment to feast on her prey? I am pretty sure it meant the place is actually unkept that allows spider webs to form. Jokes aside, the analogy didn't work alright. The butterfly didn't go to the web knowingly and just got trapped but 016 went to 002 by himself knowing what was in for him. If he starts thinking 002 as the spider, he is in dope. CodeKeima said: shanimebib said: I can't even guarantee that she is young, let alone being innocent, the way she doesn't give a damn about lives of other living things. She could be 200 years old and have different lifespan compared to normal human beings. The first scene where she walks next to a boy in episode 1, that might have been 016 even though the face wasn't shown, and it will most likely be the final scene of the anime where she will walk next to him and shown happy because she yearns to be human who cannot live without partners. Notice how she is also wearing the same dress as the other Children as well and the time is Spring instead of Summer (current time inside 13th). Of course there is a chance that that boy isn't 016 but her next victim and this finding her partner continues (a tragic ending). Just before your comment something came to me. Remember in ep 2 where some of Papa's guys said 015 showed no signs of aging despite using Strelizia? This one never made sense to me up till now. You could be right that Zero Two is a lot older than she looks because of being a hybrid. And speaking of Hiro getting some sort of power that could be one of it, perhaps Zero Two's kiss includes living with her chosen Darling for a very very long time. Yes it's highly some sort of ending scene there with the cherry trees but at the moment I don't want to think or speculate much about the ending, our theories will be proved wrong anyway like always xD There could be just two theories. A happy ending for 002: that the boy is 016 and she found her partner which she yearned for. A tragic ending for 002: that the boy is not 016 and merely her next victim enchanted by her demonic beauty. However, Tomatsu Haruka's interview revealed that 002 will go through a lot of character development. So, the irony will be her remaining a tragic heroine after all the development, if anything it will be more tragic after she goes through all the developments but cannot break out of her fate where she kept on looking for her partner. ProofByColor said: Zorome making a peculiar comment about adult pilots. I'm sure that will have some significance later on. Overall, the best episode in terms of writing and development. He just wants to grow up and get access to the outside world, basically he thinks becoming an adult will grant him more freedom. Notice how curious he is when he sees something new. Remember that they are living their lives essentially in a cage. I don't think it was peculiar but more a normal desire from a boy wanting to become a grown-up soon. That is one emotion developed in him which characterizes his personality (as specifically mentioned in his character description: He yearns to become an adult as soon as possible.) that differentiates him with all the other Children. There is a good reason why that description was left in his character information. |
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mat619 said: CodeKeima said: So to really be able to live and fly together the two persons must be of the same "kind" that's why it seems Zero Two wants to turn Hiro into a hydrid like her. Man that's frightening somehow but it makes sense after thinking about it (Hiro with horns confirmed). So in the end she chose him in episode 1 and decided to infect him with the kiss because Hiro was the first one she ever met who had nothing to loose in his life and was literally "empty". And man whatever Zero Two plans to do with him it will be one hell of a ride that shakes up the world. so, by your theory there is no benefit piloting with 02 at all if you're not compatible with her then you die after 3 times if you're compatible with her then you will mutated and growing some horns There are benefits getting horns. i.e becoming popular (example Kanna, maji yabaku ne!), an ace pilot, and become an immortal even? |
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| I cant see them Killing Hiro.it would ruin the story for me anyway. I suspect alot of the supporting cast will die at some point. I suspect Hiro will evolve to get over his current condition |
SupremeEdgelord said: CodeKeima said: Other interesting things: It seems that all Parasites will reach a point at their age where they are not able to pilot a Franxx anymore and are disposed of, pretty sure about that part. I don't remember that part, when was it said exactly? When the members of the group talking witch each other and Zorome asks if there are any adult Parasites on their side. They are silent then until one whispers something the other guy with the other one replying no. mat619 said: CodeKeima said: So to really be able to live and fly together the two persons must be of the same "kind" that's why it seems Zero Two wants to turn Hiro into a hydrid like her. Man that's frightening somehow but it makes sense after thinking about it (Hiro with horns confirmed). So in the end she chose him in episode 1 and decided to infect him with the kiss because Hiro was the first one she ever met who had nothing to loose in his life and was literally "empty". And man whatever Zero Two plans to do with him it will be one hell of a ride that shakes up the world. so, by your theory there is no benefit piloting with 02 at all if you're not compatible with her then you die after 3 times if you're compatible with her then you will mutated and growing some horns It's not about for Zero Two to decide who will be her partner, remember last episode where the higher ups said that there are enough Stamen who want to get in the Franxx with her. She is forced to fight and Papa knows it too that all Stamen will die after 3 rides but that doesn't matter for him as long as they have a strong weapon against the klaxosaurs, it's war you know? If someone is compatible with her (in her case compatible is the wrong word since everyone is practically compatible when she shares her blood through the kiss) that's for her to decide since she first must infect him to ensure that not the same happens with the Stamens she doesn't (want to) kiss. What happens with someone who rides 3 times with the infection? we will see it next episode. |
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Sos_Help said: Kuinshi said: If you remember episode 1 at the start, it show's Hiro and Zero Two together with Ichigo monologuing over the two. It seemed like that was more into the future, then where it's at now considering how it looks and ichigo's tone over the matter. So Hiro dying is extremely unlikely. Had to go back and re-watch ep 1 and good catch... if the beginning monologue is any hints for us into the future, it means ichigo Is going to learn that she is jealous of 02 and Hiro's relationship...and most likely survive until the end :) best girl wins the right to stay alive I am 120% certain that was Tomatsu Haruka (002's seiyuu) talking at the start of episode 1. That was her Mizutani Shizuku voice. |
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shanimebib said: Sos_Help said: Had to go back and re-watch ep 1 and good catch... if the beginning monologue is any hints for us into the future, it means ichigo Is going to learn that she is jealous of 02 and Hiro's relationship...and most likely survive until the end :) best girl wins the right to stay alive I am 120% certain that was Tomatsu Haruka (002's seiyuu) talking at the start of episode 1. That was her Mizutani Shizuku voice. You could be right I'd have to go back and really listen, but by how it was going it seemed more like someone else was talking about them and not herself. |
Kuinshi said: shanimebib said: I am 120% certain that was Tomatsu Haruka (002's seiyuu) talking at the start of episode 1. That was her Mizutani Shizuku voice. You could be right I'd have to go back and really listen, but by how it was going it seemed more like someone else was talking about them and not herself. Like I said, I am absolutely certain for the amount of roles I have heard from Tomatsu Haruka. Also, she was talking about how she yearned for the concept of having a partner, even though she found it pathetic, it was beautiful. That was 002 talking about herself. |
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