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| THIS IS AN ANIME ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS THE MANGA BEYOND THIS EPISODE. ---------------------------------------- Episode available on AT-X I quite liked this anime, it talked about lots of issues in our society, I regret that it didnt talk about very important topics such as agressive animals attacking innocent people in the street and focused on pretty useless subjects sometimes. Animals are a serious concern compared to gang fights, me VS a goose is scarier than all this red angels fights, at least it ends well Also Makot is a bad character he's always being lazy and hanging out in the city, how unprofessional. Also I didnt read or watch the original but this felt a bit rushed sometimes I looked like this when I was younger, the good old times  |
RingareDec 22, 2020 5:33 AM
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| The final showdown: the G-Boys vs. the Red Angels. There's no room to spare for pleasantries in this civil war, and Makoto's on full guard as the bloodied massacre gets worse by the minute, and if spotted by police through location tracking, could see this end in tragedy. Luckily for the runaway troubleshooter, there are some reliable buddies behind his back (those that still support Takashi), and he can only trust in their help. It shouldn't be a surprise that the Kyougoukai Kansai group is the main culprit-cum-benefactor, and their use of firearms and drugs amongst people they can use and manipulate to their will. And it seems to confirm the suspicion that there was a rat in Ikebukuro supporting the Kansai yazuka group and backstabbing Makoto, all at the same time. Turns out the rat has been Isogai all along, and what a player to have deceited both gangs. Maybe if you've been very careful, Makoto...things would've turned out differently. But a life of revenge in trade for hell, nothing's ever gonna turn out well. The conflict between both rival gangs is inevitable. and both leaders get the fight starting...but before the rest do, the secret gets revealed by the perfect plan of a fake death from the troubleshooter, and both him and his superior get what they deserved. If "all's well that ends well", none of that exists in Ikebukuro. A perfect "Romeo and Juliet" style incident (of King's near-deaths) that just makes for an intriguing ending of gangs disbanding and reconciliation of the city's image. Another OK show... |
KANLen09Dec 22, 2020 9:14 AM
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| Makoto's strategy was very dangerous, but he still managed to replace the gun, well deserved for Isogai. And fortunately Takashi didn't die, it would be weird for him to have been killed by a 8 yo girl (xD) Well this anime really doesn't make me want to go to Ikebukuro, I feel like I would be killed. But overall the episodic format quite fit this anime and with all these social subjects it actually felt refreshing. |
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| OK ending to a OK show. The books and TV Drama where more entertaining. |
| Is King immortal? He got shot, they hospitalized him and he got stabbed a day later or on the day that he got hospitalized. That must be why he is the "King" I guess. I didn't like IWGP except the last few episodes, I enjoyed those episodes even though they were weird and predictable. The animation was okay from time to time (it was mostly bad). Sorry Doga Kobo, this was a bad show. 3/10. |
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| Well a happy end, glad Takashi survived. Lol Red Angels disbanded I mean ofc with dumb brats like that their group wouldn't go far anyway. Life goes on and this anime ends. I guess this was a decent anime overall but nothing worth remembering. Proly gonna forget about it sooner or later. |
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| Uhh...Just an OK ending. At least the OP&EDs are bangers,the plot is fine, 6/10 for me. |
| Someone was killed, we don't know the culprit but lets just attack anyone and everyone even normal citizens wearing blue or red and children as well. I've never liked gangs so the last two episodes were just horrible to watch. I only watched this because the serious took up some real issues in some of the episodes. Overall 5/10. |
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| Well, what can I say? I was really looking forward to this a lot since the announcement and even with the delay from the Summer to Fall seasons, my anticipation didn't waver. But it turned out to be just fine, I suppose, and hence definitely disappointed. A really predictable episode on many fronts. That's not to say it was bad though, some of the action scenes were pretty cool to watch and that was some speech there from the MC. But well, all is done and dusted now. I imagine the gangs will have a harder time doing their usual business due to the attention they received through this incident but that too is just another day at nice ol' Ikebukuro lol. Going to miss the Op though, especially the start of the track. Used it to great effect, did Doga Koba. And again, the animation front was handled really well. Episodic nature turned out to be a hit and miss ultimately but there were a few good episodes so I'll leave it at a 6/10 here. |
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| I'll never understand why this anime has a romance tag |
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| IWGP ends off very decently. Isogai's betrayal has been revealed to both of the gangs and he is apprehended along with his Kansai higher-ups. Makoto with that powerful (cliche) speech at the front of everybody and gatdamn that was really nice. The King Takashi coming back with those wounds and he just really let that kid stabbed him in his front, really weird and fucked up, I shall say. Well at least Makoto is not inheriting the G-Boys yet while the Red Angels disband and our boi Kyouichi finding a place to live and move on. IWGP was supposed to air back in Summer and I was also anticipating it way back then but push came to shove and instead it aired in Fall. It was above-average in my opinion. The episodic format throughout most of the show is hit and miss, but it did tell some pretty good real-life situations and problems that's going on to Ikebukuro. Even though it was not a great show and an adaptation, it was kinda enjoyable. And of course I will never forget that BANGER OP BY THE PINBALLS (TOP 5 OF THE YEAR) and those very groovy and enjoyable ED's by INNOSENT in FORMAL. So I'll rate it either 6 or 7, nice anime we got eh. |
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| A Isogai, your face was lovely when you realized you got played. Glad Takashi made it out ok, god he went threw a lot these past two episodes. Ikebukuro...a location where nothing is perfect...however Makoto will always strive to make Ikebukuro a better place for everyone! A joy watching ya tackle each and every situation you came across Makoto! Final score 5.7/10 > 6/10 |
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| Underrated anime, whatever people will say i give it a 10. It is different , sometimes not going on a typical set up can make it seem not worth it. But i liked how they put the story together. 10/10 would watch again. |
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| I enjoyed it! 8/10 for me. |
 ►"The deeper the darkness the more dazzling the light shines." ◄ ►"As you live you lose reasons and hope. But as you keep on going, you pick up new reasons and hope."◄ ►"If I don’t stand up here… If I don’t reach higher here… When am I ever going to do it?"◄ |
| King is one hell of a beast, gets shot multiple times and then when he's back on his feet again, he gets stabbed and still being alive. Makoto outplayed Isogai so hard, that was satisfying. Honestly, the last two episodes made the show better as a whole, it was an ok watch for me though. 6/10 |
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| Not bad since most of 2020 anime's are mediocre if you want similar but greater anime watch Durarara It got better characters more complicated plot and not cringey cliche protagonist |
| The synopsis of this show was very misleading so on that front, it was quite disappointing. I thought Makoto would lose a loved one and then the show would primarily focus on gang violence and how Makoto would try stopping it, but instead we got a "PSA of the week" type thing. A couple episodes in the middle of the anime and these final 2 episodes were probably the closest we got to anything mentioned in the synopsis, other than that, most of this show was forgettable. As for the finale itself, Isogai got exposed for the piece of crap he is, everything ended before it escalated too far, and thankfully King wasn't killed by a damn child lol. Decent finale but the show as a whole wasn't anything too great unfortunately. And for the love of god can that romance tag in the genre please be removed lol. |
thebrentinator24Dec 22, 2020 12:44 PM
| People on MAL refuse to actually enjoy watching anime. Your taste in anime isn't a personality trait. |
| Yokatta, Takashi survived. I was holding my breath while watching, scared that King will die. He is my favorite one. I enjoyed it. |
| Not bad ending. Lol only 1 person died throughout the whole gang war xD |
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| Okay. So, thats it! As expected from Makoto that could overcome the difficult situations. Happy end as its best. The executions somehow were still lacking its better impact. Its felt flat, and rather too boring. I thought something serious might be happened, like Takashi real death or something. That kid, tho. Idk why, they are using her little appearance to be like that. Trying to get an emotional nuances? Well, try harder next time! They even not using Shadow in these last episode. Such a shame. Afterall, nothing much i can say about the story itself. Its just fine as its best, nothing unique became a great differenciate over their final moment. Once again, like i said before, happy end as its best. 6/10 from my honest opinion. Its actually 5, but i add plus 1 point because the ost sounds nice at my understanding. Thats it! |
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| The anime was OK overall but at least these last two episodes were entertaining. The story was too episodic for my taste and Makoto got the whole spotlight while some other interesting characters like the goth computer guy, Shadow, and Guo were ignored. Kyouichi and Takashi are supposed to be mains but they felt like side characters. A good thing was the character designs and man, the characters' fashion was on point. Especially Kyouichi and Hiroto. |
| If you read Eleceed you're automatically my friend. |
| final episode was great but i was expecting the main fight to last a little longer. i liked isogai too smh why did he have to be a bad guy. King the mad lad let himself get stabbed, wouldn't have been the same g-boys without him. And thank god for the cliff hanger now i know that there's more on the way. I know for a FACT that this show flew under the radar for the majority this season and it makes me sad. I and I'm guessing you guys needed something like this show to watch in between the other amazing shows out rn but i ended up looking forward to this just as much as the others if not more. |
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nanimeanswhat said: A good thing was the character designs and man, the characters' fashion was on point. Especially Kyouichi and Hiroto. i have to agree, Kyouichi looked pretty dope. |
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| Well, yet another painfully average anime. Episodic for the most part with only two multiple episode arcs. The character design and fashion was on point. The ending made up for the somewhat mundane episodes. 4-5/10. |
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| Haaaaaaa????? this episode just made it clear that the whole situation is basically aldnoah.0 2.0. Everybody fighting to the death but all it takes is just putting the blame on one guy and disposing of him for everyone to forgive and forget lmao. And I don't really buy painting Isogai as a bad guy in the first place. oh right, because he's not idealistic, I see tbh idealistic is what ruined this show imo, too many times the outcome of the situation always ended up with a happily ever after (except mayyyybe the mother having to sorta abandon her kid). Didn't help that the lord and savior Makoto had some bullshit ideals at times and made Kirito look weak in comparison with the levels of jesus-kun he had going on. but the OP was an absolute banger though why the fuck is there still the romance tag?/10 |
 'On-Hold' is another way for a completionist to say 'Dropped' |
| With the power of friendship we can stop all gang violence. Also not a single mother fucker used a gun in that big "gang war." |
| It was fun for the most part. I had a lot of problems with the anime overall but the last 2 episodes were more enjoyable. Felt very rushed at the end with the ending being given by narration. Not bad, not good imo. |
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| Overall a decent anime, the pacing was alright and the characters were unique and interesting. The themes stagnated quite often, however. 7/10 |
  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 |
| I really liked this anime, even with predictability in last episodes or in some of the outcomes... but definitely enjoyed more "episodic" episodes with real issue and not "war gangs". Funny you said that because Durarara was heavily inspired by IWGP TV series. |
| Manga recommendation: - Spy x Family (Ch.99/? - biweekly) | Sakamoto Days (Ch.170/? - weekly) - MARRIAGETOXIN (Ch.91/? - weekly) - Make the Exorcist Fall in Love (Ch.67/? - biweekly) - You and I Are Polar Opposites (Ch.56/? - biweekly) Anime recommendation: - Deca-Dence (Finished) | Wave, Listen to Me! (Finished) - If My Favorite Pop Idol Made It to the Budokan, I Would Die (Finished) - Diary of Our Days at the Breakwater (Finished) |
| I think it's not fair that Isogai only received a kick from Kyouichi, he should receive more. lol Ikebukuro is peaceful again! Makoto and Takashi's friendship is great, always there to help each other. Takashi is looking for Makoto the moment he woke up, and is willing to go to war against Red Angels for Makoto and the G-Boys ofc. Is this the romance part? lol I'm about to cry in the end coz I thought Takashi died, reminded me of Ash Lynx (but he's not dead in the official website), good thing he's a tough cookie and recuperating, deserves the title "King." I really enjoyed watching this anime, one of the anime this season that I'm looking forward every week and not feeling like doing a chore while watching it. It would be nice if this would get a 2nd season and tackle even more issues of the society and the romance part as well, someone said Makoto had an ex-gf. For me, this is a great anime: 9/10.  |
| For a second there I though Makoto legit died, Takashi too. What is Takashi made out of lmao, I guess the G-boys and Red Angels have now merged. Would have been nice if they involved Shadow in this finale. Honestly that was a good ending but, overall it's just an ok show though it was still pretty enjoyable. 7/10 |
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| Isogai about to instigate an entire massacre between meatheads only because he was bullied at school... Also, King please. Multiple gunshots at short range and one stab in the side? Man... you are way too op. By the way, gotta love how a child ran through a multitude of "gangsters" and nobody thought of intercepting her. Overall, pretty bad series and probably the lamest depiction of gang wars I have seen. Members of both G-Boys and Red Angels were portrayed as mere brainless idiots and the writing was painfully predictable for most of the time. I like Doga Kobo as studio but sometimes, I seriously think they should only stick to their usual SoL/CGDCT kind of shows. Koisuru Asteroid; Houkago Teibou Nisshi and especially Maoujou de Oyasumi from this exact same season were really nice whilst this series and Yesterday wo Utatte are among the worst ones of this year in my opinion. 3/10 |
SouthRzVaDec 22, 2020 9:59 PM
| Wtf are the reviews calling this a 1 or 2 out of 10. It's definitely not the best but this is nowhere near "bottom of the barrel". |
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| There are some people saying this anime is 8/10, 9/10 and even 10/10 i ask them HOW? i didn't understand how they enjoy this nime that much but what they said |
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| In the end it had nothing to do with its synopsis (￣▽￣) I was OK with King dying but then he survived even after getting shot multiple times and then getting stabbed... 'Ω' Overall it was enjoyable. It was an anime good for passing time, so I don't mind if it gets a sequel that actually goes with the synopsis given. I'll give it 7/10. |
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