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| For some reason when that new OP started, I bursted into laughter. It’s just waaaay too different from the first one that I was not expecting this at all. Not to mention, it doesn’t go too well with the visuals either, considering they kept most of the same stuff and only added in some new animation (that last part though with Yona shooting at “us”). I don’t dislike the song, it’s actually pretty catchy, but sorry it doesn’t fit with my Akatsuki no Yona :( Who chose that song...at least Shikata Akiko didn’t disappoint with the new ED, she makes some good fusion songs (I think I heard pipa/biwa and erhu/kokyu related instrument) and her style is really unique. The new ED is more fitting with AnY and would fit better as the new OP imo, but oh well. As for the episode, I teared up when Yona heard what the old man said about her father. It’s hard to listen to others’ negative opinions about someone she loved, and it further shows that she didn’t know anything at all. She was strong for staying and listening to the man. And Hak’s words moved Yona, as he acknowledged King Il as someone he respected (even if King Il wasn’t the best king). Incoming rant on Soo-won /rant Hmm well judging from the posts so far, maybe it'll take one more episode for opinions to change a little. |
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| Su-won is manipulative, two-faced and overall a jerk, but Il was a bit shitty of a king and no kingdom can survive without conflict; you have to protect your people with weapons most of the time. There's bad examples like the fire's territory though, they pretty much only spend their money with the army. |
| >User since 2008 Please god help me quit this website. Such great community that doesn't even know how demographics work, AND gives """detailed"""" reviews after first episodes. |
| So Yona's father was a bad leader after all. I wonder if we'll get to know more about him, I believe what that man said about the King not protecting his people but I'm sure he had reasons not to do so. I'd love to know Su-won's inner monologues, I don't know what to think about him although this episode suggested he truly liked Hak. I love this Geun-tea dude. Good episode, now get rid off the comedy moments. I wish the Geun-tea/Su-won discussion had a more serious tone. |
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bekeru said: Hmm??? Where did you read up until? I've read up to ch.101 but I don't remember this. Then again, I might've been lazy reading some parts since my Chinese reading skills aren't perfect and I'm too lazy to translate words I don't know. But okay what you said makes sense then, but aside from killing King Il, I don't see how he's much of a jerk :P I also wouldn't say he's manipulative because of the negative connotation, he just seems really good at making things work out...except when Yona saw him kill her father. |
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| Op > Ed Why? Its because of the animation, it felt too recycled and repetitive which disappoints me but the song was good (considering the next arc). Ed was waaaay better than the first. But welp, although they swapped Volume's 7 and 8, its not bad, because of Soo-won ;) |
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tingy said: bekeru said: Hmm??? Where did you read up until? I've read up to ch.101 but I don't remember this. Then again, I might've been lazy reading some parts since my Chinese reading skills aren't perfect and I'm too lazy to translate words I don't know. But okay what you said makes sense then, but aside from killing King Il, I don't see how he's much of a jerk :P I also wouldn't say he's manipulative because of the negative connotation, he just seems really good at making things work out...except when Yona saw him kill her father. Episode 8, if I remember correctly, it was an anime original. |
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SweetCoconut said: Episode 8, if I remember correctly, it was an anime original. Oh lol. Dang I must have terrible memory. How could I forget even a detail in my favorite anime of last season (and this season). I am disappointed in myself. Thank you for you answer though. |
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tingy said: SweetCoconut said: Episode 8, if I remember correctly, it was an anime original. Oh lol. Dang I must have terrible memory. How could I forget even a detail in my favorite anime of last season (and this season). I am disappointed in myself. Thank you for you answer though. No prob hehe |
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| Damn they should have not changed that OP, while the new ED is much better then the last one. Su-won I see you planning from the shadows as always, stay like that. Looking forward to see the game they will play animated next week. |
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| I'd totally forgotten about Su-won. O___o Daayuuum, I was looking forward to seeing the Green Dragon cuz he seems hawt. Grrr.. |
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| Nice episode. Just realized how awful and ridiculous King II really was. Yona will have to accept the truth about her father, though. Soo-won is obviously trying to hide his true intelligence by acting all cute and innocent. It's kinda creepy. |
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| New OP is garbage, but the new ED is fucking awesome. I'm grateful for this episode, the formulaic looking-for-dragons episodes were getting dull, this one was much nicer. |
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| Wow, very unlikely new OP! Eh, it's not bad, wish they hadn't recycled bits but it's a nice change of pace I suppose. I'm really gonna miss the first one though, fits the anime more imo. Hmm uncomfortable encounter there. Reminds me of the tragedy of Yona's situation. Been a while Suwon. Whelp, no changes xD On a side note, his face shape's a bit strange. Also, if my ears don't deceive me, pretty sure I heard a few sound effects from a common, free sfx pack. Like general, like servant. Wonderful ED. Hmph, possibly no plot development next episode. |
| What's with Su-won? He's pretending to be all nice and stuff. Even if he wants to restore the kingdom, fuck that guy. |
| Wow, that new OP certainly was... interesting, I guess? It's not that it was bad, it's just that this show is a historical fantasy shoujo and, hum, let's just say that it didn't fit... Also, I did like the first OP :/ Anyway, the real subject here is the episode and not the OP. So we got to see Yona in a more vulnerable state since she got stronger, her biggest weakness, her father himself. It was sad when one of the boys said that ''he will only be remembered as a stupid king''. On Soo-Won part, well let's say that he seem to have a bit of difficulties to get people on his side, and that is primordial as a king... Of course, from the preview, he seem to have a plan, but he shouldn't play too much with fire. |
| «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 made a big mistake... They shouldn't change OP theme... Also isn't new OP have only few new scenes? I wish they would keep old OP and leave new ED since ending is pretty cool :D |
| EWW that new OP. It sounded like something from DDR (which isn’t necessarily a bad thing), but it totally doesn't fit with the show. The Ed was good, I guess Not a bad episode. Although this Earth tribe stuff seems like filler...Su-Won probably has ulterior motives. But Gun-Tae is a pretty cool guy! Wait so Yun was like: “Princess, don’t go near that man otherwise you could get sick” and yet went up to him himself, even though if it’s an airborne sickness she’d get it too...lolwut. |
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| New OP is so cringeworthy the general guy seems very like a very likeable character though |
| Meh, I liked the old OP more. It was nice and calm and worked well for the atmosphere of the show. But yeah, new ED on the other side is better than the old one^^ Good to see more perspectives on King Il and Su-Won, it shows that not everything is black and white. King Il seemed to be a good person but a weak king, and Su-Won may have been actually motivated for good reasons and not power and greed alone. And this throws a different light on the heroine's party, despite their good intentions it may be better not to throw down Su-Won, which ultimately will be their goal I'm sure. |
| Anyone watched the version where the subtitles says Geun Tae's name as Geun Tea? It bothers me. Urgh. I didn't really like this episode though. I skimmed through it when I read that chapter in the manga. Suwon's flower boy moment was hilarious though. The new ED is beautiful. I'm going to keep the video playing after I finish each episode. |
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| I quite liked this ep :) Sun-Won is a weird character... Anyway it was actually nice seeing less of Yona... not fond of her at all I also liked the ED :D This kind of song remind me of Umineko... |
| Geun-tea is awesome. I just don't know if I should like or dislike Su-won. I hate that I love him so. |
| I really like the new OP, doesnt fit the series all that well, but it may be a sign that things are going to be picking up the pace soon. New Ed is pretty good too, love the new art for it. I have to say i am really much more interested in Yona and her crew then Su-won and his. I want to see more of the country and the people! |
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| Well.. An episode with Su-won in it XD. I've read this manga but looks like they skipped the important part first and went into the story with Su-won that happen after that "important part" (not going to spoil the manga but i bet many people here knew what i mean XD) I like the -kind of- rivalry relationship between Ju-do and Gun-Tae XD This week episode make me feel this anime will not gonna be last long. I mean i think they will end this after they meet the last member of the four dragon knights :v the ED is simple but beautiful and also fit the ED animation but i dont have the same opinion with the OP. |
| I prefer the first OP but I really like this ED. Somehow, I can't dislike Su won. Not because he is not entirely evil, more because of his voice actor. Next episode, he seems to be super badass, I can't wait for that! And I really want to know the real reason behing Yona's father deep determination to not have any war to keep their previous status! >< |
| The first episode was awesome. After that the series has turned, every next episode more than the last one, to something very different than I was hoping for. I'll give the series this one more chance at ep16. Nothing bad in the series as a whole, but nothing really awesome either. |
Lyrisia said: I also liked the ED :D This kind of song remind me of Umineko... I think Akiko Shikata also sang the opening song for Umineko. New opening really doesnt fit, but its not bad as a song. I like the new ed just as much as the old one. |
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| Nice new ending song. This episode was a little slow paced. |
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| The new OP is too modern for this anime.. they recycled most of the scenes from the first OP too.. it left an impression of the anime going downhill for me. Especially when there is nothing much from this episode. |
| I like the new OP, it's cool but yeah, a bit unfitting. Lovely new ED esp. it's chorus! I am going to miss the old ones tho. I prefer Soo-wan over King I now, he doesn't seem to be a villian. Geun-tea and Ju-do's rivalry was interesting, both of them are nice character esp. Ju-do. |
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Lyrisia said: I quite liked this ep :) Sun-Won is a weird character... Anyway it was actually nice seeing less of Yona... [i]not fond of her at all.[/i] I also liked the ED :D This kind of song remind me of Umineko... Get out. |
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| Alright episode, think I prefer it when it follows Yona and her companions though. OP didn't feel like it fit but I still enjoyed it, and ED was great because...well, Akiko Shikata. |
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| Soo-won finally makes an appearance again and glad I am because I was actually beginning to miss the devious bastard that'll most likely be a better king than Yona's after :P I'm gonna go ahead & speculate that one of the reasons that he's holding a mock-battle/war game/tournament is to basically prepare the generals & their tribes again for battle as opposed to just starting an actual one right away where some of them, rusty as they are, might meet their demise faster than they'd like. Another reason -and this is also based on the preview- might be to prove himself as a skilled warrior too. I'm dying to see how it goes and what he has planned out next. |
| Great epidode, not sure of what i think about Su-won anymore is he a good or a bad guy, what going through is head?, Yona cry touch my heart........ love the new opening and ending songs. |
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| ... they're trolling me with the new OP and ED. I used to hook up my laptop to my speakers and put the OP on blast. Now, will be forced to skip the songs. Akatsuki no Yona is taking a dull turn; I'm not nearly as satisfied as I was in the beginning. |
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| The new OP was awesome. But I think that song should've been after she found all the dragons. Cuz it makes it seem like its going to pick up but this was episode was so slow. |
Smudy said: I still don't know what to think of Su-Won. I just don't trust this guy anymore. You just came to that conclusion? |
| wtf. That opening is like the entirely different direction than the first one. Not that I dislike it but the contrast is just too big and I'm not quite sure if it's fitting the anime as much as the first one or any at all. Su-won's behavior is a bit weird considering his speech at the coronation and how he behaves in private. Sure he wants to display a certain picture to the people but shouldn't he tell his generals at least some plans and give them what they want so they aren't getting suspicious of him? If he keeps up with this carefree image in front of the tribe leaders they might really start a rebellion at some point. On a side-note. I think we can all agree that the previous king wasn't a good leader. The much more interesting question is if Su-won achieves what everybody wants without causing even more damage to the people. |
| Nothing much happened this episode. OP is okay, and I think I fell in love with the ED. So much better than the first one~ I still don't know if I hate Su-won or not. If they show his personality more I'm sure I'll get to know by then. |
| Su Won what are you planning..... |
| People complain about this just being a "collect the dragons" quest then complain when the story adds more into the mix. -.-; The new OP was so bad it was almost funny. I mean, the theme itself is okay, but it doesn't suit the tone Akatsuki no Yona has had up until now, and they kept most of the original animation at that. If they had gone with all-new animation focusing more on the action aspect, it might have worked a bit better, though I would have still questioned the drastic tonal change. The new ED is okay; it suits the series better than the OP, but I still prefer the original a bit more. I think this episode helped give us a better idea of the kingdom. To be frank, I think most of the rulers of Kouka are bloodthirsty people. They idealize and seek after war, and love the thrill of battle. It might be shown as innocent, but then again, so is Soo-Won, and his actions in the first episode were anything but innocent. In a sense, I think King II embodies an overcompensation. He was surrounded by people who lusted after battle and violence. He wasn't a weak man or a coward, but he despised the aforementioned. That is why he prevented war. However, what makes his actions questionable is what we were shown in this episode: It appears that he took his abhorrence of violence so far that he let his own people starve and suffer; it appears that he didn't protect them. If this is indeed true, then he went too far. That doesn't excuse his murder, but it does make the people's opinion of him justifiable. However, this is only one side of the situation. King II may have had a good reason for not doing more for these towns. I don't know what sort of explanation could be found; still, it's too early to judge that he was in the wrong. We haven't heard his side of the story. I think Soo-Won harbors a great degree of deceptiveness; or perhaps he is an even greater monster than I imagined, and his murder of King II was as an action in passing to him. If he believes King II wasn't ruling appropriately, then he has some sort of hidden plan. Again, though, we don't know the whole story. It has been largely obscured to us, almost as much as it has been to Yona. The political aspect of AnY is one of the more interesting parts for me, so I'm looking forward to the next episode tomorrow. |
| Whoa, the new OP is so different I don't really know what to think of it. :O I guess it's ok, not as good as the first one tho I'm loving the ED tho <3 What exactly is Su-won planning by acting like that? Or is it acting, I can't really tell. But definitely he's moving way too slowly and acting all pacifist-like at the moment which freaks me out. |
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The new OP it's nice! The song is so-so (the 1st was better), but the images are really pretty, specially: The ED is very pretty too! I like to see how much Yona is growing up, she is not like some girls that rely on the guy for the whole show and don't develop at all... |
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