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Nov 18, 2017 10:27 AM
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Interesting, an episode that gives Zed more screen time and an important role. Too bad the guy can't find a part time job as simple as he thinks.

I think it's also interesting that the episode revealed a cyborg military company and its president. Beautiful episode. The way Zed operated made me appreciate his role quite a bit.

I like how this season is really giving some of the other characters their spotlight :>
Nov 18, 2017 12:15 PM
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so is this going to continue being random crap every episode or is there going to be an actual story soon?
Nov 18, 2017 12:27 PM
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The Inverted fish bowl made my day😂
Nov 18, 2017 12:31 PM
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It's sad to see no one is accepting Zed for a job. What's even more sadder is him almost dying because someone stole his air gills. The person who stole them got wrecked. Zed's Reverse Fish Bowl was funny. He's making money now by putting on shows with his powers. I'm happy for him.
Nov 18, 2017 12:55 PM
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Poor Zed, being an half-breed he is having a hard time living in the city.
The Chain-Leo-Zap team was funny to see. Probably the least unified and most destructive group of people working together.
Nov 18, 2017 1:00 PM
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I´m glad, that Zed o Brien got a background story. He deserves it and i really enjoyed this episode. The ending was pretty cool :)
Nov 18, 2017 1:17 PM
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I'm kinda happy Zapp has been badass for once this season and not the butt monkey he usually ends being. I was already forgotting how capable he is in truth.

Felt bad for Zed through the whole episode. He is such a nice guy, wants to earn his own money to not bother his co-workers, and nobody wanted to contract him (and the only one who wanted to offer him a job had some... questionable methods). Was nice to learn his backstory as well, apparently, he is some kind of experiment instead of a natural Beyondian. His technique at the end was pretty useful.

Headphones girl had a pretty cool design. Too bad she probably is not going to reappear.
Nov 18, 2017 1:31 PM
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Pretty good episode. Poor Zed having people trying to steal from him, not to mention the struggle he has with getting a job. The inverted fishbowl thing at the end was pretty hilarious.
Nov 18, 2017 1:49 PM
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It seems each episode so far and maybe the next few will be about one of the members of Libra, not that i'm complaining though because each member gets more screen time and makes you appreciate them more.

Chain's warning/threat near the end was pretty awesome too.
Nov 18, 2017 2:06 PM

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I'm glad this season has been giving some more screen time to the supporting characters, and this time it was Zed's turn. He had a pretty interesting backstory.

Zapp and Chain were badass in this episode taking down the people who stole Zed's gills.
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Nov 18, 2017 2:37 PM

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It seems that Zed can hold his breath for a long time.
Nov 18, 2017 3:04 PM
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I love this show. I thoroughly dig the episodic nature and how I can enjoy each story on its own terms and not have to think about some overarching plot.

and few shows rarely if ever give smug antagonists such a overwhelming putdown as Chain did to that little hime-sama. Well done!
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Nov 18, 2017 3:23 PM

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Tamura made a great antagonist. Also liked how efficient the short flashback with the Big Dipper style master was.

All the Lucianas drinking during the party were cute.
Nov 18, 2017 4:02 PM

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Another episode not very interesting with only two things that stand out: The dynamism between Leo/Chain/Zapp that in fact should have more time on screen because they are very funny to see, and on the other hand:



The Shape of Water (2017), directed by Guillermo del Toro.


It was the only one thing I was thinking while watching the whole episode to be honest.
Nov 18, 2017 5:33 PM
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Very glad that the series is focusing more on the characters that didn't got a lot of screentime, which is pleasant to see. This time is Zed's turn, which I find him a decent character despite the background being a bit lackluster. But hey, its something.
Nov 18, 2017 5:41 PM

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Lmao what a great episode, they taught the rich bitch to think twice next time haha!!
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Nov 18, 2017 6:34 PM
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This episode made me Love Zed even more a very awesome character.
Nov 18, 2017 7:21 PM

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Aaww, mr. damn monkey surely is a nice person after all. He actually care about what happen to Zed isn't he?
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Nov 19, 2017 2:36 AM
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If Mr.Zed really want to make a money he'd accept a job at that gay bar.
Nov 19, 2017 4:57 AM
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still waiting for leo's sister story to begin and see what will happen with her
Nov 19, 2017 5:58 AM
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So, we got an episode which focused on Zed.

That fish bowl thing made me laugh so hard.
Nov 19, 2017 6:07 AM

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I don't get it, Zed has been here since the first season that aired a couple of years ago, how is it that the members of Libra don't know him, and, more specifically, how is it that they're only now talking about the "breathing support" system that he had for over, what 10 episodes?
Nov 19, 2017 6:09 AM

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Good to see Zed finally get his own episode, and also good to see Zapp finally get to be a badass again - albeit briefly - after basically being the butt of all the jokes so far this season.
Nov 19, 2017 9:04 AM

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Chain is totally showing why Libra is the top order in the world!
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Nov 19, 2017 9:28 AM
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zap baddas like always
Nov 19, 2017 12:45 PM

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Really good episode,probably my favorite one from Beyond.

Zed got more screen time, liked his backround story and it kinda sucked to see him suffer during his job hunt and to make matters worse he got robbed after he tried to kill his pain with alcohol :S Luckily he has some great friends at Libra, who didn't hesitate and went all out for him.

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Nov 19, 2017 1:30 PM

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Zed a crossbreed made by that dracula looking duke, loneliness but he perseveres.
Miss young mogul got put in her place.
Nov 19, 2017 11:58 PM
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Serious Zapp is best Zapp.
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Nov 20, 2017 11:38 AM

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Irreverent as usual, I really liked the narrative focusing on the character of Zed, the episode shows us a little bit about him, although there is still much to tell; I hope they do it in human times. Well, in the end he also understands that the best thing (I speak of Zed) is to be "free profession"; seems almost a metaphor of life. Scramble and in line with the anime series, the action: breaking the ass to the snooty with the headphones, I really liked it. The most charismatic of the lot, this time, is Chain, but Zapp does not lose his glittering charm, even if he can afford it. Leo like Zapp, had his dose of Chain's head on his head, it's the first time I see him, fun.
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Nov 20, 2017 2:16 PM

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Good episode and it's Zed's turn to get a screen time.

I felt bad for him in this episode but it's nice to know that he has people that supports him.

I need to see more badass Zapp.

Nov 20, 2017 4:25 PM

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Chain is awesome, kind of wish she was more involved in the first season now.
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Nov 20, 2017 5:20 PM
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not a huge fan of these one episode arcs, but still a good episode
Nov 21, 2017 1:14 AM

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It was cool to have an episode focused on Zed.

Next episode is going to first half of a two parter?
Nov 21, 2017 3:22 AM

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I ship Zapp and Chain so hard and glad that Zed finally got the spotlight in this episode.
Nov 21, 2017 6:07 AM

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finally, a whole episode focused on Zed!
Nov 21, 2017 6:07 AM

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Every episode I always think it'll be my favorite, then the next one trumps it !
This week we get a character focus on Zed, with a little backstory, and more Libra being Libra.

We get to see Chain being a badass as always.

Libra doing what they do best, blowing shit up.

And we finally witness the full Libra team for the first time in the anime. Good stuff !







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Nov 21, 2017 7:04 AM

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Another great episode nonetheless!
This episode is for Zed!
Glad that they are able to retrieve the Senheiser ahem, sorry type vanheiser headphones of Zed!
LOL the three: Leo, Zapp & Chain all laughed so hard on the Blood Grid Technique Zed used as a replacement to the headphone!
5/5.


Nov 23, 2017 7:21 PM

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Man, I love this episode so much,
Zapp and Sumeragi were realllllyyy coooooolll!!!
6/5
Nov 24, 2017 10:02 PM

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Another enjoyable episode, though the baddies in this ep weren't much of a challenge. Love Chain-san and how she always magically appears while standing on people's heads.
Nov 25, 2017 2:07 PM

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This was the episode I was waiting for. Funny clever little story that didn't get too stupid. Fun memorable action scenes. The cast interacting in a significant and extended fashion. I've been waiting for a scene like Leonardo, Zapp and Chain storming the office all season. Got to see a bit of focus on Zedd who's sort of been just in the background a lot lately. These kind of episodic hijinks are all I need out of the show. More like this please.
Nov 26, 2017 8:43 AM

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I don't understand this episode, Zed is an artificially created being, without family, without companions of his own kind, destined to live in a solitary world? If this is real, the life is hard but harder is the vegetable.

However Zed owns a family, his name is Libra.




5/5

Nov 26, 2017 7:21 PM

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Damn, Chain was pretty scary when she threatened that girl that stole Zed's item. That was a funny twist at the end of the "storming the building" scene.





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Nov 28, 2017 6:05 AM

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holy crap I want Chain to stand on me.

The great thing about this season is that I like all the characters even more now, thanks to the individual focus on all of them.
Dec 3, 2017 11:07 AM
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Great to see Zed getting an episode. It's nice to know where he came from and how he came to learn Big Dipper style.

It looks like Zapp secretly kind of cares about Zed. Always nice to see bromance. And for that matter, Leo really likes Zed too. I wouldn't mind seeing a Bro episode starring these three on some crazy adventure.

Headphone girl was cool, but I don't think we'll see her again unfortunately.
Dec 16, 2017 3:47 PM

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Despite this episode have the same problems as all episodes of this season (generic villains, conveniences, lack of plot, rushed) at least that bitch have his well-deserved punishment. The final boss is not necessary.
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Jan 3, 2018 10:47 AM

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Zed! The girl crazy for music got what she deserved, she thought that just coz she had power and money she could steal.
Jan 20, 2018 5:24 PM

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UT33 said:
The Inverted fish bowl made my day😂


The reaction of Chain, Leo and Zapp was the best part of what was probably my favourite episode so far.

Chain once again being as boss as one can be.
Jan 20, 2018 5:26 PM

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Despite this episode have the same problems as all episodes of this season (generic villains, conveniences, lack of plot, rushed) at least that bitch have his well-deserved punishment. The final boss is not necessary.


The enemies are not the main part of these episodes, it is about character and world building.

I like the fact that the enemies just come and go easily so I don't have to feel attache to them. Gives me longer to enjoy Zapp, Zed and most importantly Chain.
Jan 24, 2018 8:49 PM

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More focus on Zed this episode. I really love how the team is always there for each other!
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Pretty nice focus shift actually! Looking forwards to see what's next.
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