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| "What is so enjoyable about battles?" says Thorfinn, who's going for a meaningless revenge against Askeladd. Well, not as a madman at least... |
Switch_ZSep 1, 2019 2:42 PM
| great episode. the fight was tense. maybe we see them fighting again. I do hope that Thorfinn duels and kills Askeladd before he gets killed in the long run. if he has to bring someone's head to Askeladd just to get him to duel, he is in great danger. Thorkell was a difficult opponent. |
| Man Thorkell is a beast. It's comical how huge he is. Thorfinn got messed up pretty bad as well. It's no surprise Throkell was intrigued when he learned of Thorfinn's origin. I would say that's part of the reason he let him go. Mostly I think he didn't want to kill a warrior in such a cowardly way. Nice to have a powerful opponent on the English side tho. |
-Aincrad- said: Now I'm starting to understand why I feel like something is missing from this anime It's good so far, the story really is good, the animation looks great, but I'm still not impressed Soundtrack is what this anime is missing so far Except for the opening, we haven't heard any good soundtrack in the anime so far, which is quite a shame, since for many, including me it's important in anime(for me it's actually the most important) I find it surprising some go after the OST. It's not the most standout soundtrack of this year but it's pretty competent and sounds pretty similar to what I usually listened to when I read the manga. I like to see more traditional music in it. There are some tracks but I wished the director made use of them more because the ones they did sound so good. |
| Has someone read the manga and can tell me when this is going to shift from shounen to seinen? Not that I dislike the show, but Im really not feeling it. |
| "This emotion is mine alone. It is for Madoka alone." - Homura or how I would descripe Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magica. |
Illyricus said: :( I don't know if you've read the manga but minor spoiler ahead (realy minor but you can chose not to read if you want) I wanted to protect his smile. Probably one of the best waifus of the season. anyway he's clearly best girl in this show and probably season and my favourite character in this manga. you'll love him and see him again, and I can guarentee there will be some GREAT(and some hilarious] scenes with him! |
Comander-07 said: you can consider this as the "golden age" of berserk. but you haven't read it it seems.. so I'd say it's a "prologue" to where the story will go in the future. but as berserk, it's a 10 volumes long prologue. I don't know what's bothering you so far but from this point on I think I remember thorfinn doesn't have the biggest importance in the show until the "second part" of the manga. (chapter 60 so lets say season 2 or 3 probably). it takes a drastic change at this point but the "soul" of the manga is obviously not lost and the themes are the same.(and new ones, the story evolves, of course)Has someone read the manga and can tell me when this is going to shift from shounen to seinen? Not that I dislike the show, but Im really not feeling it. I mean it's hard to say. but you should probably follow your guts, if you don't like it so far and don't think you will, just drop it. that's what I think. but if you want to follow, I can guarentee it keeps the same spirit throughout (though again, the manga changes drastically at chapter ~60) |
| Man, this episode was incredible... Thorkell vs Thorfinn was an amazing fight, and I can't wait to see more of Thorkell in the series! 5/5 as always |
Zehennagel said: ] I still have hope for the characters but after Vikings and the Last Kingdom this one just doesnt really stick out. The MC barely even speaks and when he does its always the same 4 words. The fights are okay-good, the visuals overall are surprisingly boring as well. I liked the beginning much more and I already had the feeling that after Thors inevitable death the series would tank for as long as the MC is in his edgy teenager phase. But maybe it gets better again. Its a seasonal airing anime, those dont really have a high standard to get watched.Comander-07 said: you can consider this as the "golden age" of berserk. but you haven't read it it seems.. so I'd say it's a "prologue" to where the story will go in the future. but as berserk, it's a 10 volumes long prologue. I don't know what's bothering you so far but from this point on I think I remember thorfinn doesn't have the biggest importance in the show until the "second part" of the manga. (chapter 60 so lets say season 2 or 3 probably). it takes a drastic change at this point but the "soul" of the manga is obviously not lost and the themes are the same.(and new ones, the story evolves, of course)Has someone read the manga and can tell me when this is going to shift from shounen to seinen? Not that I dislike the show, but Im really not feeling it. I mean it's hard to say. but you should probably follow your guts, if you don't like it so far and don't think you will, just drop it. that's what I think. but if you want to follow, I can guarentee it keeps the same spirit throughout (though again, the manga changes drastically at chapter ~60) najumobi said: Comander-07 said: This episode covered Chapters 18 & 19, both post-switch.Has someone read the manga and can tell me when this is going to shift from shounen to seinen? Not that I dislike the show, but Im really not feeling it. Oh so it already happened? |
| "This emotion is mine alone. It is for Madoka alone." - Homura or how I would descripe Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magica. |
Hegar said: Mich666 said: Hm. Can't really say I enjoyed this epiode. I'm already hate Thorfinn edgy "kill you" attitude towards the Askeldadd, he is still that anoying little brat he was before. And he would be dead if being beaten so much (like any other common soldier in this series, only he still has plot armor). His hurr hurr approach to almost every battle would already gotten him killed a long time ago. At this point, I really hope Askeldadd dies by himself of his age, preventing Thorfinn having his revenge. That's really to say how I "like" his pitiful character when I favor his opponnent. Yeah, he is definitely the worst character of this show. And all those flying logs, enormous stone sacks the size of a ship, even dumb ship maneouvres where they literally stop under archer (with almost no losses at that) was too much for me this time, can't take this series seriously, really. Also, the loss of two fingers - open wound - can get you bleeding out and killed pretty quickly. For once I would like to see some battle wits instead of brute tactics. Even Vikings tried to prevent their losses during battles, not running to embrace their deaths needlessly or recklessly. Complaints detected. Assistant activated. List your complaints in the space below. Up to 50 complaints allowed. Fanatic revenge, surviving severe injuries, throwing logs, lifting enormous rocks. It sounds like you are watching an anime. [...] Confirmed. Anime detected. Complaints discarded. Have a good day and please enjoy your continued viewing experience. Your retarded delusional troll response is equivalent of claiming that all war movies should be just as ridiculously exagerated as a Marvel movie just because it's all hollywood and people are already expecting to see bullshit. Except that there are some good grounded war movies like Saving Private Ryan, Jarhead, Black Hawk Down to name a few that don't rely on a 10 ft giant to drop down a 1 ton rock like it was nothing on top of viking boat. None of us complaining about how ridiculously exagerated these "fantasy" like SAGA are expecting a Discovery like documentary. But were hoping we aren't getting a story so stretched out that it feels like Peter Griffin is the one narrating it. |
| Thorkell is a mad lad, i knew Thorfinn didn't stand a chance. |
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| incredible episode. 10/10 for me. Thorkell vs Thorfinn was so perfect that it made me scream. Everything about this episode was so perfect nothing else to add. If they keep this animation standard up for key moments I'd be so happy. It's quite astounding how much good animation adds to the scene. |
shayed__Sep 1, 2019 6:55 PM
-Aincrad- said: Now I'm starting to understand why I feel like something is missing from this anime It's good so far, the story really is good, the animation looks great, but I'm still not impressed Soundtrack is what this anime is missing so far Except for the opening, we haven't heard any good soundtrack in the anime so far, which is quite a shame, since for many, including me it's important in anime(for me it's actually the most important) what did you smoke lol. The soundtrack is absolutely incredible. |
| Thorkell is a freaking absolute madman. The guy is just a freaking built up demon ready to slaughter anyone. And let's not forget that this freaking Giant Man is only using his strength and fists so far. What in blazing hell can happen when he uses weapons? Dear lord. Thorfinn seems to to hate battling but he is doing it for one purpose alone that is for sure. Looks like Thorfinn is trying to end it quickly so maybe he can be free. But this looks like it won't be an easy one since Thorkell is target. The only question for Thorfinn right now is. Is even going to be more prepared the next time he fights him? Dear lord. |
| The animation in these fights are top-notch. Thank god it's Wit Studios that's doing this show |
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| Best episode soo far, things are about to get real from now on. As for the people complaining about 'muh realism', well, go suck a dick. You are watching an anime, did you expect it to be adocumentary you bloody fool? this is not more unrealistic than berserk or kingdom but you dont see people bitching about that kind of useless crap on those series, if you want realism go watch a documentary because even all the viking series on TV are not at all realistic. |
| Ah, once again my favorite anime episode of the week. Fight animation and choreography were obviously A tier but what I liked the most was the words that Thorfinn said at the end with a twisted face. My poor boi is so hellbent on revenge pepehands. 5/5 |
| "Life is too bitter, so coffee, at least should be sweet..." - Hikigaya Hachiman (Yahari Ore no Seishun Love Come wa Machigatte Iru) |
| Some stunning animation during that fight. I honestly had no idea Thorkell was that big judging from what we saw of him last episode. Thorfinn got close, but ultimately Thorkell is a freak of nature. It's looking like Thorkell knew Thors, and that may be beneficial to Thorfinn in some way. Very interested to see where Thorfinn goes from here. I am glad that he has shown his disdain for battle. I think my only real issue with the series thus far is that it's been hard to keep track of how fast time moves with all the time skips. I'm trying to figure out how long it's been since Thorfinn has been gone, without having to worry about getting spoiled by the manga. I'm estimating that it's been at least 7 years. Where is Leif Erickson by the way? He said he would look for Thorfinn, but we haven't seen him in all this time. |
| Meh, this is way over the top. And gotta say Thorfinn is actually ruining this show. His character is dumb af, and I absolutely hate the execution of this "revenge" story. It's just same shit in every damn episode (sup, Askeladd, gonna kill you today) x98343974333 times. This show doesn't meet my expectations so far. 7.5/10 Still disappointed af. |
| With so many other anime where those so called "official" (from Crunchyroll) subs went to wrong names (starting with the correct in the beginning then somehow changing names for chars in the subs how they are spelled) I'd hope for a correction here: Seems common that the prince guy is spelled "Canute" but when actually hearing it ... I'd say they should spell it "Knut" cause that is obviously the name meant. (Nordish name.) I guess since this only existed as manga there hasn't been an official western name for him now. According to a wiki research "Canute" is the english version of "Knut". But then again the way the Japanese pronounce it it sounds way more than Knut. The a after C is just to short and they just have it because of their language (ka-nu there is no simple k) and they are trying to make it sound like "Knut". --- Other than that: While manga seemed to have started in a Shounen magazine - quickly moved to Seinen ... it still feels pretty much like a simple shounen. Plot-wise. Underimpressed. |
Luthandorius said: With so many other anime where those so called "official" (from Crunchyroll) subs went to wrong names... It's not Crunchyroll, Mr. Pirate. And I'm pretty sure Amazon knows better than you. |
| Well apparently according to some wiki it even it "ku-nu-to" in Japanese. But fun how the subs are nowadays. "Real" fansubs always were better with the names ha ha. (Then again everything else is fine in the subs.) I guess it's just up to personal preference of the subbers - even if it "feels" wrong. (They even had a Japanese sounding name in a fantasy anime - Myura - made into "Muller" suddenly in the "official" subs when all websites and other sources use Myura and Muller is more of a surname and there was no hint to non-japanism making it required to use a name that does not sound japanese.) Guess this needs another thread in anime discussion about western naming of Japanese chars ... |
| That final scene of Thorfinn amidst the excited warriors was really powerful. It was interesting to see someone with the exact opposite psychology as Thorfinn fight and win against him. This will probably prove to be instrumental in his character development |
  We don't know what kind of people we truly are until the moment before our deaths. As death comes to embrace you, you will realise what you are. That's what death is, don't you think? ------------------------------------ Itachi Uchiha |
| You know I really need to stop making predictions about anime, I never get them right. Don't really have much to say about this episode. Thorkell was fun, Thorfinn was angsty, the usual. That fight scene looked really cool though. |
| Watching this show every time knowing what's in store really is too emotional. The way the plot is unfolding and how characters are being influenced by the people they meet is really a wonder on its own. Stark700 said: Edit: Thorkell's is voiced by Akio Ootsuka, the same VA that voiced Uvogin from Hunter x Hunter. No wonder he sounded so familiar. Also the mighty bro Iskandar from Fate/Zero. |
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