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Oct 16, 2021 1:18 PM
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Eyes freaking welled up during Fido's return when Shin asked him "Shall we go home together once more?" and he got full of canine-esque excitement and joy. T_T

I do miss Lena, but once again, it's refreshing to see other character and story focuses. I wasn't expecting Eugene to die that quickly, but it didn't really feel abrupt for me. Eugene's special bond with his little sister and Frederica's new role as mascot almost makes me wonder if that was some kind of emotional (if not exactly plot) foreshadowing for Shin and Frederica's relationship.
Oct 16, 2021 1:23 PM
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How can an anime be this good? Holy shit, 86 is really special. Best anime this season for real.
Oct 16, 2021 1:45 PM

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Fucking RIP Eugene, death flags have proven to be too powerful once again.

P.S. Wenzel is such a baddie.

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Oct 16, 2021 1:55 PM

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This just feels like a Hollywood blockbuster. I just wish that the art and animated 2D parts were better. The direction and the 3D animation are high-key what carries this show.
Oct 16, 2021 2:00 PM

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They really managed to capture Eugene's scene well.
Oct 16, 2021 2:16 PM
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DAMN! This season is totally great. Every episode is amazing. I love it.
But as soon as Eugene talked about taking her sister to an amusement park the next time he got a leave, I knew that a death flag was incoming and it was proved. Sad life.
Rest in Peace Eugene ... I cried at that part.. I mean now how her sister who can't even talk to any other than him is gonna live without him 😭💔
Oct 16, 2021 2:19 PM
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Standard 86 procedure of having a good event happening in the first half and a bad one in the second. From the first talk in the bookstore it was obvious Eugene was going to die, so I was never invested in him at all. Was also pretty sure he would die after the scene with Shin and him talking, but didn't expect quite that fast of a cut, that was well done.

I know 86 is rarely subtle, but Eugene was something else. I heard that in the LN the events are reversed and you know Eugene dies before his backstory is introduced. Which kinda explains why he was carrying so many death flags with him and his arc was so heavy handed.

That Fido is back... not a fan. Bringing back "dead" characters, that even got an emotional farewell scene (which was a highlight of season one) always feels cheap.
Oct 16, 2021 2:30 PM

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What a rollercoaster of emotions. I was delighted to see Fido return in one piece, with upgrades and instantly playing with Shin again. But fuck me, I didn't expect the death of Eugene :( That was literally heartbreaking to watch after all the interactions Shin has had with him. Also feel sad for Frederica, made a new friend and took a photo of that moment, shame he had to die so soon..

Also my boy Shin can't catch a break, from one battlefield to the other and he is still carrying out his duty as the reaper. Sad truth is that the battlefield is where he belongs.

RIP Eugene.
Oct 16, 2021 2:35 PM

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The episodes are getting better and better!
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Oct 16, 2021 2:43 PM

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Great episode. The OST was pretty great here, it carries well the emotion in the scene.

As expected there's no Lena. I wonder if we might get more scene of her in the second half? I think it would fit a lot more than the first half so I'm hoping for it.

Once again 86 show the power of "show don't tell" but I have to wonder if anime-only can actually notice much of it? The 2nd volume was about dwelling in their thought and while I think the anime does a good job of showing the 86s feeling, I have to say it can be hella subtle. I wonder if anime-only noticed that the 86s were actually really not happy about having the juggernaut and the memorial erected on the battlefield?

Eugene death sure was brutal, they sure went all out. Sadly he never got close to Shin as he is always keeping everyone on arm length.

I just hope they use the opening better than just putting it right in the beginning of every episode. The ending placement seems to be as good as the first season despite the song being inferior to avid. Hopefully the op placement get better over the episodes.

Looking forward to the next episode!
Oct 16, 2021 2:44 PM

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Welp that went from 0 to 100 real quick.

One moment Fido is back, yaaaaaaaay.

Then we get hit with pressing F for Eugene....

Amazing bonkers episode this was.
Oct 16, 2021 2:46 PM
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So they introduced a new character and then he dies after only one episode? Thats too short to care about him.
Anyways good episode, lets gooo.
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Oct 16, 2021 3:16 PM

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Is anyone really surprised or feels sad about deaths in this anime, I wonder?

Damn, when I thought legion was finally doing good, "one man army" Shin came guns blazing, and taught these noobs (everyone else lol) how it's done.

This episode reminded me of a spam ad lol - using shin: "The legion, republic and Giad soldiers HATE him! Find out how you can become a powerful MC in 5 simple steps"
Oct 16, 2021 3:18 PM
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Is it just me or did they cut out some of the Eugene banter? I can't really recall because it was only a short period (I'd say fairly close in pacing compared to source material), but I vaguely recall they made Nouzen warm up a little. Maybe not-- or maybe it was my inner voice? I thought Eugene asked how it looked, and Nouzen said something like don't look down but half your body is gone. Something...like that? Maybe not. Or maybe it was there and they tried to make him the silent reaper type instead?
Oct 16, 2021 3:39 PM

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MadanielFL said:
I got chills at this moment...



The poor guy had a giant death flag above his head from the start, but this hit hard anyway... very sad he was a good guy... and very sad for his imouto too.
Oct 16, 2021 3:40 PM

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That switch between the two scenes was shocking for me, I wasn't expecting it to happen so quickly.

The most important is: The reaper is back.
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Oct 16, 2021 3:48 PM
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Banger art, banger animation. But what the fuck was that pacing? Yikes
Oct 16, 2021 4:14 PM

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The end moments of this episode turned dark real quick. From talking about his sister to losing his life remembering her at the end was harsh. Also Shinei got his gun back only to use it so soon.
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Oct 16, 2021 4:18 PM

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Sigmar-Unberogen said:

Damn, when I thought legion was finally doing good, "one man army" Shin came guns blazing, and taught these noobs (everyone else lol) how it's done.

This episode reminded me of a spam ad lol - using shin: "The legion, republic and Giad soldiers HATE him! Find out how you can become a powerful MC in 5 simple steps"

I like how you seem to view Shin as nothing more than a Gary Stu "one man army" character which of course he isn't because of the obvious character development he's going through and how that ties in to 86's themes.
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Oct 16, 2021 4:42 PM
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Good to see more action, sad that his buddy died but that was kinda predictable. Good episode


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Oct 16, 2021 4:58 PM

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"Guys we are dying to the legion"

Shin saves their fucking ass after 1v15ing the shit out of the enemy

"Look at that republic monster/dog"

Humans are truly impressive creatures like how can you hate a person in the same fucking scene he saves your life?
Oct 16, 2021 4:59 PM
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Shinei has it rough. This was pretty disappointing that one of the characters I liked passed so soon. Leaving behind a young sister like that certainly can't be easy. I really enjoyed the cinematography if it can be called that during the death scene. It really painted the good with the ugly. I can tell we're in for more depressing truths of war :(
Oct 16, 2021 5:07 PM

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i fucking cried when I saw Fido is back
Oct 16, 2021 5:28 PM

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Not a bad episode.

Pacing felt really fast. I wish they didn't make it so obvious that Eugene was going to die. Could have seen that from a mile away.

Other than that, very good animation. Looking forward to what's next.
Oct 16, 2021 5:34 PM

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episode really didn't much for me sucks he went out but the way that dude was talking all i could think was he was 100% gonna die real soon just didn't think that soon everything has been going far too fast for me to really settle in

the Fido scene from the first cour was like the one emotional moment i felt this really earned so him coming back while not crazy since it's just a robot and it's data can be recovered is kinda lame and i will never like bringing back dead characters regardless of if there human or not

while things were grim at the end i got a good laugh out of that one guy saying hes got a bad feeling about shin....like hes a reaper..

some good parts this week though like the memorial scene
Oct 16, 2021 5:48 PM

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A-1 adapted this really well and captured the light novel scenes beautifully
Oct 16, 2021 5:55 PM

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Holy Shit they really kicked things up a notch this episode. That memorial was really nice and I was really happy to see fido back, but holy shit the Eugene scene took the cake. It sad but also super well done.Tthis show just seems to get better every episode, can't wait for next week
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Oct 16, 2021 6:07 PM

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Ok from the second he was introduced he was asking for death flags every sentence. He was the walking incarnation of a death flag.

I see they've improved their blood graphics though lol. Lots of blood in that scene compared to season 1.

I hope we get to see some Bloody Reina soon.
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Oct 16, 2021 6:17 PM
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i just realized did Frederica take that photo with Eugene because she knew he was going to die ;_; (since she can see pasts/futures of people)
Oct 16, 2021 6:23 PM

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Another great episode from 86, very engaging and well executed as well. Looking forward to see how the rest of the season plays out.
Oct 16, 2021 6:32 PM

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My eyes are wet the whole episode. Feel sad for Eugene-kun. I want to see the photo taken by Frederica-chan.
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Oct 16, 2021 6:57 PM

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Eugene's death was unfortunately set in the stone at the moment he said he would take his little sister to an amusement park or shopping. Huge death flag that didn't deceive : he met an abrupt death, which also brought back the very meaning of Shin's nickname, the Reaper.

Though I like this aspect of the anime, gives a "war never ends" vibe which makes things darker. Hoping to see Lena's POV in next episode, it's been a while already.
Oct 16, 2021 6:58 PM

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i definitely didn't learn my lesson from season 1 fuckkk😭😭 rule number 1 while watching 86, NEVER get attached to any of the characters. eugeneeee what the hell man
Oct 16, 2021 7:02 PM

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Obvious death flag was obvious for Eugene.

I'm not surprised the 86 are so much better at piloting and fighting than all the others.

They had to struggle and suffer every day of their lives which made them stronger.
Oct 16, 2021 7:24 PM
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Eugene's death would have hit so much harder without the very obvious death flag right before lmao
Oct 16, 2021 7:25 PM

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Decent, I hope they didn't expect me to feel anything for *checks name* Eugene's death lol, some two episode side character that we barely knew. It's cool to see Fido back though.

All this show really has going for it right now is incredible directing and animation, everything else pretty substandard.
Oct 16, 2021 7:30 PM

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Glad to see Fido back and jumping around but the death of Eugene is actually painful.
Oct 16, 2021 7:37 PM

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I didnt expected this will happen... atleast until the alarm goes off

Farewell eugene ....
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Oct 16, 2021 8:25 PM
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Shin is as cool as ever on the battlefield. But death looks really easy in this show.
Oct 16, 2021 8:26 PM

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Making us very delighted in the first half with the return of Fido only to hit us with Eugene's death in the second half, GODDAMNIT A-1
Oct 16, 2021 8:37 PM

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WE'RE BACK AT THE FRONTLINE BABYYYYYYYYY

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Oct 16, 2021 8:49 PM

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Every episode is making me question more and more on human existence. Ahh, we got a life only for once. Yet see how depressing it become as we become more and more older. 86 is a perfect example to see life in a different light.

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Oct 16, 2021 9:25 PM
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zorgabluff said:
i just realized did Frederica take that photo with Eugene because she knew he was going to die ;_; (since she can see pasts/futures of people)

She can't see future, only past and present.
Oct 16, 2021 9:27 PM
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Don't really see the point of hating on highly skilled combat veterans. Maybe something I'm missing here but that just seems dumb.
Oct 16, 2021 9:58 PM
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Having read the light novels, I was wondering about how people would feel after killing him off next episode but they did it this episode.
Oct 16, 2021 10:01 PM

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Predictable as hell. Eugene dying was already a given since the moment he mentioned he wanted to join the army to protect his little sister. Well, at least the whole sequence with Shinei killing him was nicely directed.

OK episode overall. For some reason, they decided to bring Fido back and so far, Frederica's character continues to ruin almost every scene she's in.

By the way, I wonder what Lena has been doing all these months...
Oct 16, 2021 10:33 PM
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zorgabluff said:
i just realized did Frederica take that photo with Eugene because she knew he was going to die ;_; (since she can see pasts/futures of people)


no. Frederica only able to see past and present of a person. but not future.
Oct 16, 2021 10:53 PM
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Predictable as hell. Eugene dying was already a given since the moment he mentioned he wanted to join the army to protect his little sister. Well, at least the whole sequence with Shinei killing him was nicely directed.

OK episode overall. For some reason, they decided to bring Fido back and so far, Frederica's character continues to ruin almost every scene she's in.

By the way, I wonder what Lena has been doing all these months...
Yeah the killing him off was pretty predictable, but it was sort of adapted weirdly I guess. One of the first things you see in the LN is shin killing off Eugene so all the death flags didnt feel like death flags since you knew he was gonna bite it. All that stuff from episodes 1 through 3 came after that.
Oct 16, 2021 10:58 PM
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I didn't expect having dead scene in this ep. It was too early for me. But we got some more data for the story and seeing Shin in the fight was spectacular. Hopefully next ep would be happier. (Cry for Eugene😭)
Oct 16, 2021 11:02 PM
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This episode was so good but that Eugene scene was 😭
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