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Feb 27, 2020 8:32 PM

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Okay, finally the plot really provided some clearment.

- Momoka had the power to change the fate.
- She was not killed by the metro terrorism, but was consumed for using her power for a really big change of fate in 1995.
- Her brief meeting with the Sanatoshi of Destiny or whatever he is was because of that.
- The birth and the very existence of the brothers and Ringo have some relation with the Fate Momoka created.
- Death/Sacrifice flags raised to Kanba, Ringo and Natsume.
Sep 25, 2020 8:18 AM
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Probably my favorite episode so far — the backstory carried it for me.
Oct 3, 2020 8:55 AM

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Absolutely disturbing to see the way Yuri's father tried to "sculpt" her ... I wouldn't be surprised if she was sexually assaulted by him.

Interesting to see fate being "changed" through love, I wonder if that's what the series is trying to portray.
Nov 1, 2020 1:34 PM
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This show is terrible, why do people like it? Is it because of the fanservice? The "subtle" symbolism? The lazy minimalist aesthetics?
I surely hope it won't get worse than this episode. If so, that would be a 180 turn, and kudos to the authors!
Feb 11, 2021 4:51 AM

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This is the second anime I've watched with an artist father using his very young daughter as a canvas to indulge their artistic fantasies/abusive tendencies. Although this one had more of a sexual abuse overtone with it, whereas the other one was just abusive.

And both of them came out around the same time. Weird.
May 6, 2021 11:59 PM
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Ilasma said:
This show is terrible, why do people like it? Is it because of the fanservice? The "subtle" symbolism? The lazy minimalist aesthetics?
I surely hope it won't get worse than this episode. If so, that would be a 180 turn, and kudos to the authors!


I've been asking myself the same thing. I was intrigued at the beginning during the "crazy Ringo" arc. Everything past that point is beyond pretentious. The show tries so hard to convey meaningful messages with its symbolic portrayal of events, but results in viewers having a complete lack of connection with any of the characters. They literally mean nothing to me, and I don't feel any of their pain. Sometimes simplicity works best. I really hope things get better because I'm fucking regretting ever starting this piece of shit
May 7, 2021 2:57 AM
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MitochiThePochi said:
Ilasma said:
This show is terrible, why do people like it? Is it because of the fanservice? The "subtle" symbolism? The lazy minimalist aesthetics?
I surely hope it won't get worse than this episode. If so, that would be a 180 turn, and kudos to the authors!


I've been asking myself the same thing. I was intrigued at the beginning during the "crazy Ringo" arc. Everything past that point is beyond pretentious. The show tries so hard to convey meaningful messages with its symbolic portrayal of events, but results in viewers having a complete lack of connection with any of the characters. They literally mean nothing to me, and I don't feel any of their pain. Sometimes simplicity works best. I really hope things get better because I'm fucking regretting ever starting this piece of shit


I'd suggest you to run away from this right here and now.
Jul 1, 2022 1:38 PM
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The new OP is also another banger. The band's other works in the opening songs of arakawa are also fun to listen to.
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Nov 17, 2022 1:08 AM

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contrived coincidences all over the place.

First off, it was pretty dumb of Yuri to leave the phone on while she was doing the deed.

Second, for some reason both yuri and shouma are in the same hotel.

Third, Yuri goes into flashback mode instead of continuing to rape Ringo.

you cant just explain plot contrivance as fate.


and lol yuri suggesting shouma also take one round at raping ringo at the end.

stupid af plot.

Without change,we end up becoming the very person we hate.


I was dead until the moment I met you. I was a powerless corpse pretending to be alive. Living without power, without the ability to change my course, was bound to lead me to a slow death.


Nov 17, 2022 1:09 AM

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Ilasma said:
MitochiThePochi said:


I've been asking myself the same thing. I was intrigued at the beginning during the "crazy Ringo" arc. Everything past that point is beyond pretentious. The show tries so hard to convey meaningful messages with its symbolic portrayal of events, but results in viewers having a complete lack of connection with any of the characters. They literally mean nothing to me, and I don't feel any of their pain. Sometimes simplicity works best. I really hope things get better because I'm fucking regretting ever starting this piece of shit


I'd suggest you to run away from this right here and now.


Yeah same here. symbolism symbolism all over like fuck.

Without change,we end up becoming the very person we hate.


I was dead until the moment I met you. I was a powerless corpse pretending to be alive. Living without power, without the ability to change my course, was bound to lead me to a slow death.


May 29, 2023 2:45 PM

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Took me half a year to watch this episode and I dont even know why,

This show is just too insane, every episode feels like a full movie because no scene is boring.

Wtf happened to Yuri as a child?

Miss the old OP
"This emotion is mine alone.
It is for Madoka alone." - Homura
or how I would descripe Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magica.
Mar 20, 11:08 AM

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I'm sure Shoma knew Ringo was being metaphoric, but him going "but bugs have a short lifespan!" when she mentioned becoming a butterfly sounded so innocent of him. And of course he trips and knocks himself out when he was on the verge of saving her. Bless Shoma's soul bro.

Definitely see Yuri in a new light now. Man that dad is a monster.
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