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| I really wanted to cry for Kircheis's death but somehow didn't, and I didn't cry for Yang either. But damn, Reuenthal. In terms of his decisions in these last few episodes, he's of course not as a good human being as the former two, but he is definitely a very complex character, which is why I think I cried for him. His death was the saddest imo because he died "lonely." He didn't have anyone near him who he had emotional intimacy with, even though it's not like he wanted that or even thought of needing such a thing, it's still rather sad. Flawed characters are interesting, especially one such as Reuenthal, who's one main flaw remained with him until the very end, although he was talented and great at everything else he did within the Empire. While I'm with those who didn't quite buy into the Reuenthal Rebellion, I think Reuenthal's death was done masterfully, the way it was built up, such as the two glasses of whiskey, as he waited for Mittermeyer. There really was a lot to this episode, as detailed in CzeroC's post. Mittermeyer crying, Oberstein's insightful comment regarding Mittermeyere's decision to fight against his best friend... Forgot to mention, I was actually spoiled way earlier about Reuenthal's death (not talking about that damned narrator). Someone who comments in these threads had a signature spoiling something else that hasn't happened yet, and iirc you could infer that Reuenthal was no longer alive in that quote. At the time though, while I did like Reuenthal, I was kinda of alright with knowing that he would die. Who knew his death would have the most effect on me ;_; But also thank you for finally putting Trunicht in his place. |
| terra-ism is way too strong. they just assassinated greatest tactician in the history and manipulated the 2nd one to a failed rebellion Kaiser's turn when? |
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| this anime really knows how to deliver a death.. =( |
| Why, you say... Don't you get it? If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change. |
| Reuenthal giving Truniht a taste of the Lohemgramm dynsaty before dying for his Kaiser. |
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| YES, TRUNHIT DIED! God, thank God we will never have to see that ridiculous smile of him. Also, nooooo, Reuental... It was expected but still. Lastly, too late to the party but that Emil theory sure is messed up. That kid sure looks way too innocent. |
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| Mein Keiser. Mittermeyer. Sieg Sterben. Damn that was powerful ;_; |
| Finally that Truniht is dead! Finally! Now only the Terrarist's leader and Rubinsky left RIP Reuental He didn't deserve that death, he deserved a much better life :( He just wanted to fight Reinhard, but in the end he can't But I guess Mittermeyer understand that if Reinhard was the one killed Reuental, he'll antagonize his own Kaiser |
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| I really hate how the narrator spoiled Ruental's death in the episode leading to this one. Yea he was injured and maybe some people thought that was the end but some of us would like to believe he could've survived and they spoiled it. Asinine. |
crucial99 said: I really hate how the narrator spoiled Ruental's death in the episode leading to this one. Yea he was injured and maybe some people thought that was the end but some of us would like to believe he could've survived and they spoiled it. Asinine. They did the same thing prior to Yang's death, those fuckers! If anyone wants to hear the music that played during Reuntal's death I'll leave the video below.  |
| Another episode, another epic death. I didn't tear up as much as during Yang's death, but in a way it resonated with me even stronger. Reuenthals characterisation throughout the entire series has been phenomal and taking Trunicht with him was what cemented him as my nr.2 character. R.I.P. to the most prideful man in the entire universe. R.I.P. Bergenrun. This whole affair took a toll on so many, in particular Mittermeyer. Big respect to him and I really hoped that he would become the foster father of Reuenthal's son. On a different note. I was about to call Lang the most pathetic piece of trash ever, but I liked how the series pointed out that all people or rather said characters in this case have two faces, it's a fact I often tend to forget while watching fiction. 5/5 episode |
One Piece episode 914 & 915 & 1027 were a mistake and 957 brought the salvation - FMmatron |
| Reuenthal should have died in battle against the Kaiser as he wished to, but as he said in the previous episode his death as it happened here is more honorable than dying in a hospital bed from surgical complications. Glad to see he took Truniht down with him. RIP Oskar von Reuenthal May he join Kircheis, Steinmetz, Lutz, Admiral Bucock, and Yang Wenli in Valhalla! |
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| I love when an important character dies and the episode is longer because of it. |
| Man, I didn't think Reuenthal's death would hurt me and I saw it coming since forever but... here we are :( I really feel bad for Mittermeyer, though. He was in such a difficult position, and now his friend is dead. And I was reading the thread about the possible theory that Emil is poisoning Reinhard! I haven't thought of that at all! I hope it's not it, cause I really like Emil! |
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| Reuenthal's death mirrored perfectly how he lived. That scene with Mittermeyer really hit hard. What I'm equally shocked is how Rubinsky/Terraist pulled it off. Some 5D chess playing conspirators. CzeroC said: And this is it, a bitter demise of another great character of the show. The pacing was surely stretched a bit more than usual, which helped the viewers get a grasp of "the longest day" in Reuenthal's life. Great post. |
| RIP, Oskar von Reuenthal. :( At least that bastard Trunicht is dead. All that's left is Rubinsky. |
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| rip reuenthal. respect bac up 4 killin trunicht |
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| what was it that the kid wrote down when he was dying? |
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| I don't really know what Reuental was expecting with his whole rebellion but I can't deny that I teared up when his baby cried. We lost a badass. Thanks for cleaning up Truniht, Reuental. Im also worried for Reinhard, everytime he's on screen he's ill. Hope that's not foreboding |
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| i shed tears for ruental death more than yangs .... i shed tears for the reactions of yangs commanders to hearing yang death .. but these final moments of reunthal ; from killing trunichi, to seeing his child , to pouring that last glass of liquor waiting for his friend ... you will be missed reunthal |
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| only thing that woulda made this better is if they killed Lang aswell :( |
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heilvetica said: this anime really knows how to deliver a death.. =( The emotions hit me right in the face. |
| Holy crap, man. This rewatch has made me appreciate Reuenthal so much more than the first time, to the point that he became my favorite character. He's so interesting and is such a shame he had to die but at least he died close to the end of the show. And he was the one who finally took down Trunicht so MAD RESPECT. Fuck Rubinsky, Lang, Grillparzer and the goddamn terraists! |
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| i think there isn't other anime in the world, when the anime is shouting out loud a death of character, and still make great directing at the moment of the death to shock you as much as unexpected death. reunthal death was shocking no less than yang. the only difference is that yang's death was narrator spoiler, and here it was obvious from the plot itself. i honestly had tears in my eyes when he died. sorry reunthal :( but the narrator spoilered long ago that you and myrtmyer won't drink again. lol the funny thing is, that when he shot trunhit i was :D so much, like my dream came true. now that lang had spread the beans, i hope that mecklinger would tell soon that the earth cult was involved in reinhard assassin, and the bond between rubinsky and earth cult would reveal. i wouldn't be surprised if isserlohn and reinhard's empire would combine hands on revenging yang, lutz and reuntal. really wants it to happen lol. last thing: i wonder how much hilda can keep the pregnancy secret. if my prediction would be right it would be amazing - reinhard would die without knowing he has a son, and then hilda would crown her child as the next emperor, and so the empire won't die. though i have some doubt it will happen. truly last thing: about this thread's idea that emil would be terraist and is poisoning reinhard. wow, really didn't thought of this. though i wouldn't understand for his reasons for this. he can just kill him the minute he will be ordered to. why to make him ill? |
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| At least Reuental drained the swamp and cleaned house before passing away :D Truniht is no more and we can't be happier :D I hope Mittenmeiyer recovers soon. Wouldn't adopting Reuental's child be kind of awkward? |
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| A true display of ambition and admirable traits was shown best in this episode. After Yang's death we were hit with another really well planned out and executed death.... Reuntal was really an outstanding character and the epitomy of ,,using your own head''. For him to witness such a great last moments like his child and the execution of Truniht which he did himself were really beautiful. Finaly one of the most dislikable and pathetic characters in all of anime known as Truniht was disposed of. Finaly it seems that Lang has been caught and interrogated for good, Kesler really did fantastic job on that. One thing that really makes me remember this episode is Mittermeyer and his reaction along with tears that none ever seen from him, really displays how close of a friend Reuntal was for him in the end. |
| reuenthal's death was unbearably sad for me, seeing mittermeyer cry for his friend was heartbreaking. |
| ''Touch the darkness inside me'' |
naikou said: This theory is actually valid and that scares me… I’m nearly done with the series and though this comment is over a decade old, it’s still interesting.Reuntal's death was second saddest after Yang's... tainteddonut said: I've had a horrible thought. As I watched that one "doctor" kid serve Reinhard tea, I thought that maybe that kid is a Terraist. After all, the Grand Bishop mentioned getting someone close to Reinhard... and the fevers started pretty soon after that kids appearance, iirc. Damn.Although it was shown he has been able take time to enjoy some of the finer things in life like opera and art, for the most part he's been hard at work. Even while sick he was still receiving reports and making decisions while in bed. |
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| 2023 Rewatch |
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| first half of the episode was pretty good, this show hits the nail when it comes to deaths and reuenthal got my respect. |
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