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DerpHole said: I'm just being nit-picky because these mobile suits are always being shown with their thrusters on, when in actuality it would be better to cut them once you achieved your desired output. "Inertial navigation" is only used effectively in long distances. It makes no sense for them to turn off their thrusters for short distances. |
VeldarthMay 10, 2014 11:32 AM
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| I liked this episode, survival in space was interesting. Also filtered urine. I'm pretty surprised no one died this episode, this show has not a care in the world when it comes to killing someone off it seems like. |
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dragonlight said: I bet this is how Bear Grylls got his wife, except instead of stranded in space they were in some rainforest or something. I loled at this... Sidonia no Kishi is definitely the surprise of the season, and think that I would not follow it. Too bad it will only have 12 episodes and we're already halfway. |
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| Why is this so good, even with fanservice shots and silly romance. I inevitably fell in love with this show so I'm fine with everything that tries to accomplish. Not that I mean it was bad, but I usually don't enjoy it in these kinds of anime. |
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Akanezora said: Why is this so good, even with fanservice shots and silly romance. I inevitably fell in love with this show so I'm fine with everything that tries to accomplish. Not that I mean it was bad, but I usually don't enjoy it in these kinds of anime. Because photosynthesis fan service is the best kind of fan service |
| That was one big ass formation... Didn't expected that defense team to go save them. I guess they owe him their lifes after all, if he hadn't defeated the Gauna, those inexperimented soldier would have had to go fight or at least slow an enemy they don't even know. Nagate is such a fucking boss, waging his life for Hoshijiro. Well, not that she isn't worth it... ;) I don't know if Nagase is in watersport but if yes, he must have been fulfilled xD Anyway, it was really oddly romantic, two souls lost in space. Izana will be mad by how close they are now :P |
| «Time is passing so quickly. Right now, I feel like complaining to Einstein. Whether time is slow or fast depends on perception. Relativity theory is so romantic. And so sad.» - Kurisu Makise a.k.a. The Zombie |
| They've added some scenes there were supposed to appear only in next episodes, but otherwise it was very well-adapted and added a scene that was missing from the previous episode. |
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| Who would approve of using ALL battle frames for a rescue?... on right, nobody, they did it on their own. That big ring of frames did look pretty sweet. |
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| Six pages and no Bear Grylls joke? I know it's old, but still. MAL, you disappoint me. |
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| Well I have to wonder if it's really necessary to go full nude for photosynthesis, and urine filteration in that skin tight suit (where? o.o) is convenient. But I like the development. There's romantic vibes for sure, but nothing explicit and I'm glad for that. The Hive structures... hm, I wonder if they are Guana nests? Haha, we'll see. That episode flew past and even though I feel like nothing happened, alot of character and plot building was done. |
Mirorin said: Well I have to wonder if it's really necessary to go full nude for photosynthesis, and urine filteration in that skin tight suit (where? o.o) is convenient. But I like the development. There's romantic vibes for sure, but nothing explicit and I'm glad for that. The Hive structures... hm, I wonder if they are Guana nests? Haha, we'll see. That episode flew past and even though I feel like nothing happened, alot of character and plot building was done. Urine recycling is already used by present day astronauts. |
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AnimageNeby said: At first I thought the 4 or 5-mech configuration was simply to create stability in the system, and make for simpler more efficient cruise stages, especially if the engines are all synchronized. You are essentially converting several loose mechs into one ship. It wasn't necessarily faster, just easier and possibly more fuel efficient if it reduces the need for course and attitude correction while cruising. The effect would have diminishing returns though, and a 256-mech ring would probably be more unstable than an individual. So it probably has something to do with the fictional drive system they're using. Anyway, I don't see what the big deal is with the filtered urine scene. If I was in space and had such a system in place, I'd be using it *constantly* to stretch my limited water supply as long as possible. Survival situations are no time to be squeamish. On a related note, Wichita Falls, TX has just installed a sewage recycling system on their city water supply which returns treated sewage from that city back into the system (it's very clean). If, however, drinking someone else's filtered pee is some kind of intimate and/or romantic act, then the phrase "Love thy neighbor" is going to have a whole different meaning in Wichita Falls... |
| anyone find that the sound on this ep was not that great quality? idk, maybe just the vid i got or my speakers |
"Urushibara Ruka. The mannerisms and voice of a woman... No... More feminine than any woman. But he's a guy. Taller than Mayuri, but so very thin... But he's a guy. Looks great in a miko outfit... But he's a guy. It's already twilight And yet, it's so hot. The cicadas are crying. But... He's a guy." |
| Honestly, I had never seen a CG show with a fanservice so sexy as this. hahahaha I really love this show although it's kinda disappointing this will only have 12 episodes. |
| "Everyone wears their own panties inside their heart" - Kousaku Hata |
| An episode with a good pace, despite not having any action made up for that final, I confess that took me a few tears, the involvement of the characters being the best thing in the script so far, taking that have been played some important information, reminded me Suisei on Gargantia a bit. |
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| Another great episode to continue the line of great episodes. All hail Sidonia! |
Mirorin said: Well I have to wonder if it's really necessary to go full nude for photosynthesis Maximizing exposure to the sun. |
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| Great episode, Was sort of pissed about how Sidonia didn't stop and wait for them though >:l Also, It got really suggestive with Nagate and Hoshijiro, surprised nothing actually happened. Also, I died when she gave him filtered urine. |
DerpHole said: Mirorin said: Well I have to wonder if it's really necessary to go full nude for photosynthesis Maximizing exposure to the sun. It's a nice way to fit in some CGI butt and boobies. I'm not really against it, as long as they don't overdo it in the future. |
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| 5/5 Episode really good, does not look like an episode of transition, the whole narrative is useful to the story and there are no actions taken at random, but they are all reasoned. Excellent screenplay, the plot and the CG, a little annoying. Another episode that I was not disappointed. Opening very good idea, I do not tire of saying it. OST equally good. In a dangerous situation as one in which the two protagonists find themselves, I do not think I would be the idea of having sex, when there is more to think about. Maybe that idea I would after being saved. ;) I await the next installment with even more interest! * w * |
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| I expected a line instead of a ring, too. It's not like they have to hold hands all the time, they could simply make sure no one is lost due to running out of full or losing sight. That formation was justified through looking awesome alone though. And whats the problem with not having 256 cells? It's not like they'll get a life sentence. If, they would simply throw them out instead. Throw in several into one cell, let them stay there a week, next shift. And there are other means of punishment available, too. |
| Another fantastic episode. We got quite of info as well, I really love the realistic details in this show (the urine filtering). The romance here is light and sweet <3, but why do I have a feeling that Hoshijiro will die....please don't.. D: |
| Marathoned till this episode! The 256 Gardes and their thrust T.T was awesome. Nagate and Hoshijiro time spent inside Tsugumori ^^ The blushing and the urine filtering! The defense Gardes going to look for them since he saved Sidonia! That preview... more time spent together, hope this isn't another one of the "give the person some background before killing her" :O, yea I wouldn't want that too >.< "Salute" as next episode's title doesn't sound to bright though. Quite glad that I am watching this. |
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NwAurion said: I expected a line instead of a ring, too. It's not like they have to hold hands all the time, they could simply make sure no one is lost due to running out of full or losing sight. That formation was justified through looking awesome alone though. It's not to make sure they don't get lost, it's about getting more bang for your buck in terms of fuel efficiency. Supposedly it's more productive to travel long distances together in a ring formation. I don't know the science behind this and can't say whether it's realistic or not. I'm sure some space/physics geek could testify to its validity. |
| The urine filtration scene was so awkward xDD Bear Grylls where are you ? |
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| Hoshijiros blushing was because she was peeing ? CUTE! XD I was thinking Nagate would have less food because he ate it on missions, because he was scared to eat so much in front of ppl at sidonia because they bullied him. I WAS WRONG. :P I am surprised they let one kabizashi be lost in space. They have only 28 to keep themselves alive with, and struggled to defeat the first bad guy they encounter lol. Bad tactic IMO, but whatever. I think maybe the Gauna which took the guardian piloted by one of the elite four in the previous episode, it used this frame to assimilate an organic hyggs cannon for itself. ( the cannon was gross looking and reminded me of a penis kinda [sadface] but of an alien body YUCK ) It already showed to take on the form of the girl it consumed, I don't think my idea is far fetched. It was so fuuuing cool when Nagate destroyed that gauna though. I was kinda hoping both Nagate and Hoshijiro would die or be destroyed by a gauna or something but this result is also okay I guess. |
Aranthor said: Great episode, Was sort of pissed about how Sidonia didn't stop and wait for them though >:l Also, It got really suggestive with Nagate and Hoshijiro, surprised nothing actually happened. Also, I died when she gave him filtered urine. Pun intended. I just tagged this show as "pee drinking" |
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cupc said: I'd say it's just a mecha trope in general. In Gundam, for an example, the mechas also always have their thrusters at full power, even when in space. Not really a big deal. I think people will tend to be way more picky on those particular details with Sidonia than Gundam type of shows because the hard sci-fi aspect is not nearly as present in the latter than it seems to be in the former. Agree with you than in one case or the other it really is no biggie, tho. Anyway, another great episode. What the hell was I doing avoiding this show ? It's easily one of my season favorites. Also that lady bear is awesome. Nuff said. |
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| Proud founder of The Official Anti-Ging Freecss Fan Club Join now! Kellhus said: GuusWayne said: there is a limit to the suspension of disbelief And it's the fan that did it. Not the smoking porn reading rubik cube genius rape ape with a magic boat. |
| Nothing shows more love than sharing your urine with the person you care about. |
| Loving this series so far. Every episode delivers on some level. Got some more background as well, the first Gauna, Nagate's grandfather, etc. so should be more interesting as things unfold. Also liked Hoshiiro's rambling on communicating with Gaunas. HMMMMM |
| Some thoughts on the supply problem. In that situation it is quite strange that water became a concern. I mean they're both in space suits with water filtering systems and in the sealed cockpit, so with their technology the loss of water should be very small - instead it should all be reused and filtered. On the other hand oxygen is often a bigger concern, at least I'm not well aware of possible technologies to convert CO2 to oxygen easily. So in my view they should have been short on oxygen and food, but not on water. Aside of that strange fact I liked that photosynthesis and urine fetish thing. Overall it's a very nice series, nice scifi and nice plot, I like it more then others for the past few years. |
Rowan93 said: I can understand dumb space physics stuff like caring about distance instead of speed, because that's how the physics of the world most people live in works. But sticking 256 of the same vehicle together and thereby going way faster/further/whatever than one of said vehicle could alone? Can you imagine doing that with cars and having it work? Is it meant to be some kind of magic with the hyggs... Actually the Higgs Boson is what gives things mass so maybe a giant pile of robots with lots of mass could do something. Your analogy with cars is moot. Space is not land, and the propulsion systems for spacecraft and cars are vastly different. Sidonia's technology is obviously more advanced than ours, and it may not even have the same physics as our universe. How does their "photosynthesis" work? Why do they have such a shoddy system of rails and cables to counteract sudden acceleration? What's the point of humanoid mecha in space? Perhaps these "Hyggs" particles are less Higgs-Boson and more Minovsky, and works in the same way Minovsky particles define the fictional physics of the UC Gundam universe. There's no point in questioning science-fiction unless it contradict its own universe. Which, in Sidonia's case, is anything but extensive, and thus there is no need for any other explanation than "it just works". You can impose their actions in our physical universe, but don't let it detract from the experience, unless that is your goal. |
MissileSoupJun 26, 2014 5:15 PM
jiraiya_sensei said: Pee fetish FTW Darkmatterx76 said: 2 adults who are attracted to each other, extended periods of nudity, and stranded in a life or death situation for almost 2 weeks and no sex? They probably did but never showed you :p You guys forget this is anime, where main characters have 0 sex drive and guard their virginity like it's the Treasure of the Sierra Madre. Even in situations where any normal human being would say 'hell with it, we'll probably die out here all alone, let's not die virgins', anime heroes must remain pure and virginal for ... some stupid reason, I dunno. Apparently only in hentai are main characters allowed to boink anyone. And yes, I find that an insanely annoying trope... |
Blind_GuardianMay 16, 2014 8:51 PM
Blind_Guardian said: You guys forget this is anime, where main characters have 0 sex drive and guard their virginity like it's the Treasure of the Sierra Madre. Even in situations where any normal human being would say 'hell with it, we'll probably die out here all alone, let's not die virgins', anime heroes must remain pure and virginal for ... some stupid reason, I dunno. Apparently only in hentai are main characters allowed to boink anyone. And yes, I find that an insanely annoying trope... Clearly this is not the case here. You forgot that their goal was to last as long as possible, and the only way of them doing so was saving energy and supplies. Btw, they're not "normal" humans. Also, do you really think that having sex in zero gravity would be something pleasurable? |
VeldarthMay 16, 2014 9:40 PM
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| Oooh so that's what the guy from the previous episode (ep 2 I think) meant when he asked a girl to photosynthesize with him. That was fanservice but tasteful fanservice :) I would ship Hoshijiro and Nagate but when things are going too well, tragedy often strikes. Onuma said: Also, do you really think that having sex in zero gravity would be something pleasurable? Now I'm curious. |
xcheeMay 18, 2014 5:40 AM
"May those who accept their fate be granted happiness." "May those who defy their fate be granted glory." |
Onuma said: Blind_Guardian said: You guys forget this is anime, where main characters have 0 sex drive and guard their virginity like it's the Treasure of the Sierra Madre. Even in situations where any normal human being would say 'hell with it, we'll probably die out here all alone, let's not die virgins', anime heroes must remain pure and virginal for ... some stupid reason, I dunno. Apparently only in hentai are main characters allowed to boink anyone. And yes, I find that an insanely annoying trope... Clearly this is not the case here. You forgot that their goal was to last as long as possible, and the only way of them doing so was saving energy and supplies. Btw, they're not "normal" humans. Also, do you really think that having sex in zero gravity would be something pleasurable? Actually, yes. I realize that there would be certain drawbacks, but as long as they're able to brace themselves they could work around it. Sex in zero G is hardly a subject that's unknown to the sci-fi genre. I suppose having sex would use up a large amount of energy, but they could at least get naked and cuddle a bit. Cuddling would actually help them conserve energy, since they'd be sharing warmth. BTW, as far as the reasoning behind such a huge ring of mecha acting in concert, there's a number of advantages to such a formation: -First, while there is a lot more mass to accelerate, each is adding their own acceleration to a sum total. Then once they reached cruising speed, they could just let themselves coast until they needed to correct course. Granted, Sidonia for the most part seems to forget that in space you don't need to operate under constant thrust in order to fly. -Second, all the mechas wouldn't need to fire their boosters at once, the rest could just get dragged along. This would greatly increase the amount of fuel available. -Third, it just looks cool. |
Blind_Guardian said: Onuma said: Blind_Guardian said: You guys forget this is anime, where main characters have 0 sex drive and guard their virginity like it's the Treasure of the Sierra Madre. Even in situations where any normal human being would say 'hell with it, we'll probably die out here all alone, let's not die virgins', anime heroes must remain pure and virginal for ... some stupid reason, I dunno. Apparently only in hentai are main characters allowed to boink anyone. And yes, I find that an insanely annoying trope... Clearly this is not the case here. You forgot that their goal was to last as long as possible, and the only way of them doing so was saving energy and supplies. Btw, they're not "normal" humans. Also, do you really think that having sex in zero gravity would be something pleasurable? Actually, yes. I realize that there would be certain drawbacks, but as long as they're able to brace themselves they could work around it. Sex in zero G is hardly a subject that's unknown to the sci-fi genre. I suppose having sex would use up a large amount of energy, but they could at least get naked and cuddle a bit. Cuddling would actually help them conserve energy, since they'd be sharing warmth. BTW, as far as the reasoning behind such a huge ring of mecha acting in concert, there's a number of advantages to such a formation: -First, while there is a lot more mass to accelerate, each is adding their own acceleration to a sum total. Then once they reached cruising speed, they could just let themselves coast until they needed to correct course. Granted, Sidonia for the most part seems to forget that in space you don't need to operate under constant thrust in order to fly. -Second, all the mechas wouldn't need to fire their boosters at once, the rest could just get dragged along. This would greatly increase the amount of fuel available. -Third, it just looks cool. I don't know why are you obessing on the main characters to have sex? I'm glad they didn't. If i wanted to watch a hentai, i would have instead. Also i think having the main characters stay innocent is much better than HEY LETS HAVE SEX! |
Kondo-Isao said: I say this every week, but the sound effects are so mind blowingly good it brings tears to my eyes. Yes, yes you do. And boy was that fucking sound when the 256 Gardes came fucking cumtastic. Ownsin said: Blind_Guardian said: Onuma said: Blind_Guardian said: You guys forget this is anime, where main characters have 0 sex drive and guard their virginity like it's the Treasure of the Sierra Madre. Even in situations where any normal human being would say 'hell with it, we'll probably die out here all alone, let's not die virgins', anime heroes must remain pure and virginal for ... some stupid reason, I dunno. Apparently only in hentai are main characters allowed to boink anyone. And yes, I find that an insanely annoying trope... Clearly this is not the case here. You forgot that their goal was to last as long as possible, and the only way of them doing so was saving energy and supplies. Btw, they're not "normal" humans. Also, do you really think that having sex in zero gravity would be something pleasurable? Actually, yes. I realize that there would be certain drawbacks, but as long as they're able to brace themselves they could work around it. Sex in zero G is hardly a subject that's unknown to the sci-fi genre. I suppose having sex would use up a large amount of energy, but they could at least get naked and cuddle a bit. Cuddling would actually help them conserve energy, since they'd be sharing warmth. BTW, as far as the reasoning behind such a huge ring of mecha acting in concert, there's a number of advantages to such a formation: -First, while there is a lot more mass to accelerate, each is adding their own acceleration to a sum total. Then once they reached cruising speed, they could just let themselves coast until they needed to correct course. Granted, Sidonia for the most part seems to forget that in space you don't need to operate under constant thrust in order to fly. -Second, all the mechas wouldn't need to fire their boosters at once, the rest could just get dragged along. This would greatly increase the amount of fuel available. -Third, it just looks cool. I don't know why are you obessing on the main characters to have sex? I'm glad they didn't. If i wanted to watch a hentai, i would have instead. Also i think having the main characters stay innocent is much better than HEY LETS HAVE SEX! You see. Precisely. This is what I call "Majestic As Fuck" 1 - http://i.imgur.com/xJ2XUFF.jpg 2 - http://i.imgur.com/m20DmQQ.jpg 3 - http://i.imgur.com/D8uTwLo.jpg 4 - http://i.imgur.com/kk2UM7z.jpg Just finished ep6 of Ping Pong and I was left with a new feeling. I may have felt it before, but if so, then it must have been such a long time ago. And then here comes ep5 of Sidonia. Anime, what do you want me to feel, huh? Now I'm starting to support Hoshijiro and Tanikaze goddamnit. This harem, it's too good to be true. If there was anything good about FFVIII (even though I never played more than 2 hours of it, but I remember seeing it being played and saw a lot of stuff like the space part), it would be the romance involved in space. I have no fond memories or gaming memories alone with FFVIII to leave much of an impression in me, but that's what made me think. Squall and Rinoa (not sure if it was both of just Rinoa), and Tanikaze and Hoshijiro. It was fucking sweet. SO MANY RED FACES. AND PEE! PEE FETISH OH YES! FINALLY this show is starting to pick up, right after the pee drinking. My god. So many emotions all in one situation: • the fear and despair of being adrift in space, they truly tried to give us an idea of what it would be like; • "wtf is going on" because of nakedness (but I guess photosynthesising is such a perfect excuse....huh......at this point, I thought they'd start having sex but then use your brains retard, they're trying to conserve energy. 0-G sex would also be highly....unpleasurable.....); • "oh my god they're so sweet together" because of Hoshijiro and her, ah GAD; • and of course, erection time because of pee drinking and seeing her reaction. By this point, I am already absolutely used to the 3fps. Shit's like FREEDOM all over again. This whole romance thing going on, I could start getting attached to this. |
zetsu_shorenMay 20, 2014 9:27 AM
| Yeah stranded there with a possibility of dying? They should have just you know had sex. Closes the got was piss drinking oh well. |
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| Drinking urine isn't that shocking in fiction IMO. If you've read Dune, you should recall that the Fremen's stillsuits do the exact same thing - they collect urine/sweat/moisture and recycle it back to the wearer. |
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| did they drink pee at the end? |
| They live in a multi-generational space ship and recycle everything. They drink (recycled) pee all the time, and since human bodies are also recycled they're only a couple of energy exchanges away from Soylent Green. Maybe it's impolite in that society to mention it, but every bit of organic material has been reused and circulated through the ecosystem many times. (As is largely the case here on earth but the complexity of our ecosystem has thus far allowed us to ignore this--but maybe not for much longer.) |
rodacJul 2, 2014 8:34 PM
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