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| That's what you wanna watch; dragons vs airplanes + historical figures fighting eachother to the death. BEST SHOW. |
| Poor western drifters need some "lucky strike" Well I tried to keep in mind that it's just anime But I still hate the way how Anastasia's image was used. At least Jeanne d'Arc was a warrior... |
| I freakin' LOOOVE this series thus far!! It's too amaazing for words oh god, looking forward to every single week!! And it has been a while since I have been looking forward to a series every week~ For those who were upset about Anastasia's appearance (as a poor representative of Russia I think?)...I dunno if this is true or not since I kinda skimmed through info online, but just in case I am putting spoiler tags: |
RealExtinctionOct 22, 2016 11:58 AM
I prefer the Jeanne D'Arc of Fate (jeje) but I guess this if good too jaja. Ok, it is confirmed that the "Ends" have some sort of supernatural powers while the Drifters do not, at least, none of them have showed any ability that could be considered supernatural. The apparition of the aviator, Naoshi, was so cool. Taking down dragons with his plane's machine gun. Toyohisa, Oda and Yoichi scared the fuck out of Olmine when they discovered her xD "Please don't cut my head off!" jajaja. I like the way I'm liking this series. It's a shame tho that I can't pick up all historical references. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  |
| the end of the episode was so funny hahahahahha. They didn't care at all about the girl's explanation. btw, the episode overall was very good 5/5 |
| This show just gets better and better. Much blood and awesomeness. Humor is still eh. Dat plane tho. Also i really like how Ends seem like people who got screwed over by history. (Jeanne d'Arc having fire powers is morbidly fitting.) |
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| I think this series going to be fun |
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thebrentinator24 said: Wow this was a really intense episode. I like the setup with this whole war between the Drifters and the Ends, can't wait to see more badassery from both sides. My problem with this show is still, as I'm sure most people can guess, the comedy, and after 3 episodes I think I figured out why I don't like it. It's not because it isn't funny, it's just the timing is bad. The comedy in this series could work but when it's being put in scenes that should be serious, or right after a serious conversation, it comes off as jarring. Btw @Tokoya the two gunslingers are Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. CrossfitJesus said: Tokoya said: I dunno who the two gunslingers (Not sure if we even got their names tbh) are exactly but so far I like them... Pretty sure they are Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid since he was referred to as Kid. Mako said: Thanks for clearing that up for me guys :)Tokoya said: I dunno who the two gunslingers (Not sure if we even got their names tbh) are exactly but so far I like them....In regards to the Ends, that swordsman is crazy powerful lol and Jean and that other hot girl having elemental powers is impressive even tho Jean is clearly a psychopath Sundance Kid and Butch Cassidy from the notorious Butch Cassidy's Wild Bunch, an outlaw gang during the American Old West times. Bank robberies, train heists, you know the drill. There's an old quite popular western film about them. |
| This episode got a little pace. Everything went chaos real quick. Was not expecting that. I really liked the battle though, reminded me of Game Of Thrones. The last scene was supposed to be funny? Eh, I don't think a 5 year old would even think it's comedy. |
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| I get that GATE feel here. I like seeing the trio/comedy. |
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| Looks like the show finally got rolling. Hopefully they keep this up for the rest of the show. |
| Damn good episode. It was full of action and I'm glad we seem to know where the plot is going. It may be on the simpler side but I'm completely fine with it. I love the character designs and the atmosphere is on point. Probably the best anime this fall in my opinion as of right now. I just hope it keeps the quality up. |
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Fai said: Ckan said: Oh come on Fai, aside from maybe Hannibal, why would any of these figures come up in school education outside of Japan? Oda is like ONE thing I am pretty sure most schools cover since it is easily THE most famous ruler of Japan EVER. And Hijikata was THE "Leader" of Shinsegumi. Even if the founder or other famous members never come up, hisname always comes up discussing that. Butch Cassidy is pretty much the MAIN thing that anybody mentions when teaching about wild west period of USA, as Wild Bunch is pretty much the epitome of wild west outlaws. Let's not forget that even basic cultural knowledge means you would know of or would have seen Butch Cassidy and The Sundance Kid movie. Sorry but outside Japan Tokugawa is brought up way more than Oda and the Shinsengumi is practically unheard of in any pre college history class. |
| Whi is Hijikata on the bad side? I hate this so much. |
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| Historical figures fighting each other? What more can you ask for damn |
trannon1 said: Sorry buddy, but you are wrong. Rasputin is the dude in glasses next to Anastasia. The biggest and best theory so far for Black King is Jesus Christ. Oh! Well, that obviously makes better sense.XD Thanks for clearing that up! He could also be Moses tho or something I suppose...but yeah, thanks. |
| Well, another great episode. I love how well they use CGI, you don't see this often nowadays. The only criticism I have is that it seemed a bit rushed because it went directly into the battle without a lot background knowledge. [b]4/5[b/] |
| This is getting better. The dude with the spear is Rasputin? I hope so. I love the Main trio (specially the trap, yes I'm weird). |
Pakumen- said: The dude with the spear is Rasputin? I hope so. No. Rasputin is the guy with the glasses behind Anastasia, the dude with the spear behind Jeanne d'Arc is Gilles de Rais. Ang004_Kaga said: My question is ... what's the gender of Joan of Arc in this anime ? For me look like male. Female. |
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| Why is the majority japanese? |
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zombie_wolf said: Why is the majority japanese? Because glorious Nippon wank. |
No wonder, dragon with no head must be retarded. |
| Just like Parrot/Bird Said..."KING HAS COME, KING HAS COME!" "TIME FOR THE KING HAS COME!" "WORLD DESTRUCTION HAS BEGUN!" Black Army...has Arrived...with Joan De'Arc...Anastasia and Rapustin...and Those Famous Japanese Castle Gate Guardians Leader..Hijikata....Oh boy.... ...Heh...Scipio and Hannibal may hate each other and fight a lot...but they acknowledge each other as Great Rivals...So in Another Words,Unless you are either of them...do not Fuck with them or Insult either of them when they are hearing it! XD ' Absolutely loved the sight of that WW2 Fighter Plane!! XD this is getting great |
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RealExtinction said: trannon1 said: Sorry buddy, but you are wrong. Rasputin is the dude in glasses next to Anastasia. The biggest and best theory so far for Black King is Jesus Christ. Oh! Well, that obviously makes better sense.XD Thanks for clearing that up! He could also be Moses tho or something I suppose...but yeah, thanks. Jesus Christ is biggest theory..and One that I was also suspecting......but the Scars in the Hands are wrong...they look like Blade wounds rather than crucify wounds...and in wrong places. |
| Victory at all costs, victory in spite of all terror, victory however long and hard the road may be; for without victory, there is no survival.~Winston Churchill "Fate of the universe will be Decided as it SHOULD be, in MORTAL KOMBAT!" ~Elder Gods "Justice WILL Prevail?" "But OF COURSE IT WILL!! WHOEVER WINS, BECOMES THE JUSTICE!!!" ~Donquixote Doflamingo (King, Pirate, Shichibukai, Philosopher(?) (One Piece)) |
Atavistic said: Definitely a much better episode with a lot less "comedy" and a focus on introducing Octobrist and the Ends. I thought it was an interesting detail how the fighter pilot chose his side based on how the destruction of the city reminded him of the war. That post-credits scene was awful though; what could have been an interesting scene was instead made almost painful to watch by yet more "comedy" that is the exact opposite of funny. this literally happened in manga, so they are following it...so far 100% straight follow... |
| Victory at all costs, victory in spite of all terror, victory however long and hard the road may be; for without victory, there is no survival.~Winston Churchill "Fate of the universe will be Decided as it SHOULD be, in MORTAL KOMBAT!" ~Elder Gods "Justice WILL Prevail?" "But OF COURSE IT WILL!! WHOEVER WINS, BECOMES THE JUSTICE!!!" ~Donquixote Doflamingo (King, Pirate, Shichibukai, Philosopher(?) (One Piece)) |
Jarjaxle said: Jesus Christ is biggest theory..and One that I was also suspecting......but the Scars in the Hands are wrong...they look like Blade wounds rather than crucify wounds...and in wrong places. I think maybe even Hirano suspects making Black King into Jesus would be too easy? Tho I somehow have a feeling it will still be some Biblical person... Who knows tho, lets wait and see~ |
Jarjaxle said: Jesus Christ is biggest theory..and One that I was also suspecting......but the Scars in the Hands are wrong...they look like Blade wounds rather than crucify wounds...and in wrong places. He has what looks like nail marks on his palms in the manga, it will be shown more in the following episodes. Marks on his arms look like something possible to get from being whipped harshly. |
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Klimat said: Jarjaxle said: Jesus Christ is biggest theory..and One that I was also suspecting......but the Scars in the Hands are wrong...they look like Blade wounds rather than crucify wounds...and in wrong places. He has what looks like nail marks on his palms in the manga, it will be shown more in the following episodes. Marks on his arms look like something possible to get from being whipped harshly. Ah, Let's see..*checks Volume 1 of Manga* Looks like Whip/Blade Slash on palm of the Right hand...and Nail mark would have been shown from back of the hand...not seeing it.......have to wait...but if that will be shown...then that is another point him being JC. Ah...*Volume 3* there is that Nail Mark...on top of that BK is multiplying the Food and Drinks. |
JarjaxleOct 24, 2016 8:44 AM
| Victory at all costs, victory in spite of all terror, victory however long and hard the road may be; for without victory, there is no survival.~Winston Churchill "Fate of the universe will be Decided as it SHOULD be, in MORTAL KOMBAT!" ~Elder Gods "Justice WILL Prevail?" "But OF COURSE IT WILL!! WHOEVER WINS, BECOMES THE JUSTICE!!!" ~Donquixote Doflamingo (King, Pirate, Shichibukai, Philosopher(?) (One Piece)) |
Hakunamawatta said: So, is the Black King manipulating the minds of those historical figures AND giving them magic? Nothing suggested this so far. |
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Hakunamawatta said: Well, The russian swordswoman could use ice magic and Joan of Arc could use fire magic. Also, their characters do not seem like how they are represented in history at all. Joan of Arc was a noble woman, not evil The idea is that all Ends, no matter how noble some of them were most of their lives, died in most horrible ways, betrayed by their own people, which broke them on a certain level, making them bitter towards humanity. |
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FUnNshot said: zombie_wolf said: Why is the majority japanese? Because the series is made in Japan. Pretty obvious if you ask me. Well, look Fate series, the mix is good |
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FUnNshot said: zombie_wolf said: Why is the majority japanese? Because the series is made in Japan. Pretty obvious if you ask me. The real question is why does it matter if the majority is Japanese? Also out of about a dozen Drifters so far only four are Japanese |
| Okay so this episode made a bit a sense actually- it wasn't as messy as the others....the reason the Octobrists were monitoring the main trio is bc they need to enlist their help in defeating the "Ends" who seem to like killing everything. I'm guessing bc they're salty over the way their lives went/ended?? Seems simple enough! My favorite Drifter so far has got to be Kanno, he was a treat to watch! Poor guy just got warped from WWII to a fantasy battle in his helicopter. Needless to say, he took it like a real man. +1 for an anime not being afraid to step away from its main characters. That's always a treat! |
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FUnNshot said: We can't have that in every anime though. Yeah, it would be great to have more diversity, but it's still not a big deal. It's easier for the author to make a story using his history, people etc. It´s Hellshing creator!!! And in Drifter the "bad guys" are occidental, i think he wants to show the power of japanes empire (jajaja nope) |
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| Jeanne d'Arc was lit as fuck, I liked it. Sadly it doesnt live up to my expectations of Hellsing-like animation but Ill keep watching. |
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| What the heck ? A plane from World War II ? |
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| Loved this episode! The whole anime is great! That last explanation after the credits! EPIC WIN! |
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| Intense and amusing aF lol specially when the pilot came in xD |
| cause MAL is doing there job for once. |
| I like how this show is about historical figures fighting each other. But I'm not fond of much else. I've never liked Hirano's art, and his comedy is just dreadful. |
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