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May 4, 2018 3:29 PM
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I can imagine how many people will be disappointed with story ending lul
May 4, 2018 3:43 PM

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Kouka :( Death flags were planted in the last episode so yeah..i cry

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May 4, 2018 3:47 PM
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RIP Kouka. You were the ONLY thing that was good about this show, to be honest.

New OP was amazing. New ED was...ehhh, for the most part.

A BIG "Fuck you" to Diomedia and their almost bi-weekly INTERMISSION EPISODES, though.

Will still continue to watch this until the end, however, even though I'm starting to wish I dropped it after the first few episodes. Ugh. ><
May 4, 2018 3:53 PM
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Apparently, all Kouka ever wanted was to be remembered but she, as a character, didn't develop that much or interact with anyone, except with Kengo, and their interactions were conflictive and adversarial more than anything and it's only in their final conversation that they acknowledge each other as equals. Still, it's nice of him to think fondly of her as she dies. The problem with this episode is that it tries to rationalize too much what is happening and that, combined with Kouka's lack of meaningful character development, lessened any emotional impact her death might have. This show is trying to come off as very philosophical at times, but instead comes up short. This episode majorly violates the "show, don't tell" rule and that's a problem that show has had as a whole, albeit not to this extent.
May 4, 2018 3:55 PM

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New OP and ED were alright visually for me (although still very lazy with 500x reused scenes) but the songs themselves were pretty mediocre and not memorable or anything.

What was the point of the whole Mikoto arc if she just gets rebuilt every time lmao. Also, there is no point in destroying physical servers when they have everything backed up in clouds...

Hey, at least Kouka going on a solo suicide rush was a nice twist, it also proves that Kengo has some brains since he didn't become her owner, karma still got him tho XD.

Recap next week..............fuck.
May 4, 2018 5:15 PM

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The show's such a mess. Exactly what Kouka did fight for?
May 4, 2018 5:49 PM

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new OP felt more fitting of a cute girls doing cute things show

I mean I'd watch a cute chibi hIEs do cute things show, but I'd rather watch them blow stuff up (they should really do more of this)
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May 4, 2018 5:54 PM
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the animation quality seems to have gone down but it's still looks ok. Do robots ever really die in this?
May 4, 2018 7:01 PM

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There was a new OP and ED, I prefer the ED this time.

Honestly, this anime doesn't stand out whatsoever; if I look back to this season of anime, 'beatess' will have been massively overshadowed by 'Darling in the FranXX'

Usually I like deaths in any entertainment... It adds a sense of realism -and obviously anime notwithstanding- but Beatless, has an intermission every two episodes (the third intermission is next week everybody. Yay😐.) even though there's nothing to explain 'cause they haven't even built a solid story.
Legit, storyboard was probably like:
"Ooh, EX Machina and PLASMEMO were great stories.. ah nāro hodō let's create an AI-human love story. But put some big guns and talk about crazy stuff so it seems original."

So, what I'm trying to get at is that what the story has presented so far hasn't justified the death of Kouka (of whom could've only died in physical form as they're really just a bunch of data); and yes, even if they try to show some elaborate grand scheme of things afterwards doesn't make it a justified action since they had not gotten anywhere prior to this for Kouka's death to be a stepping stone going forward.

Anyway, let's look forward to next week... Oh wait, next week's an intermission, see ya in two weeks!

May 4, 2018 7:25 PM

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can somebody spoil me already what's the big deal with lacia, 'cause this back and forth stuff is making me nuts. slow as fuck and intermissions every 5 episodes, god what a disappointment
May 4, 2018 7:52 PM

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Kouka's last words will be remembered by all of us,even though we all didn't understand the "frame" part....

Quick Question:How many of you all want to lynch Ryo?????
May 4, 2018 7:56 PM

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4 intermissions + 1 empty week huh.

At this rate the show won't finish until the middle of summer season. Ouch.
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May 4, 2018 8:32 PM
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AditOTAKU666 said:
Kouka's last words will be remembered by all of us,even though we all didn't understand the "frame" part....

Quick Question:How many of you all want to lynch Ryo?????

He is annoying but it's just because of trash adaptation. They decided we don't have to know characters motives. Arato is much worse. Spineless imbicile, brainwashed by robot... Can't remember more miserable MC.
May 4, 2018 8:36 PM

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SNDT said:
AditOTAKU666 said:
Kouka's last words will be remembered by all of us,even though we all didn't understand the "frame" part....

Quick Question:How many of you all want to lynch Ryo?????

He is annoying but it's just because of trash adaptation. They decided we don't have to know characters motives. Arato is much worse. Spineless imbicile, brainwashed by robot... Can't remember more miserable MC.

It's true,I'm sure that this anime's going to have a "I'm sorry,I used you Arato-san" episode.I'm already holding a bet with some of my friends on this.
And as for Arato,you're right.He's spineless as hell,and always goes along with what Lacia says.......
May 4, 2018 10:19 PM
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Why one season of anime has 3 intermissions?? This is a DDDDRRRRAAAAAAGGGGG....
May 4, 2018 11:04 PM

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You should've made her your owner you stupid glasses boy, anyway it's funny how people think Kouka is dead just like that, a huge hole in the body doesn't convince me one bit lol nice try japan
May 4, 2018 11:50 PM

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Gotta say, I really dug the 1980s, atmospheric incidental music that played through the entirety of Kouka's seeming endgame routine... But, ever since Erica Burrows had everybody over for their 'What does the future hold?' discussion, amidst so many intermission episodes, I almost feel like I'm watching a different show, now. The feel of it is different, but Kouka's character design and motives seemed to shift, too. And, I feel like I missed something, somewhere. Dunno, maybe it's just me.
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May 5, 2018 12:14 AM

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OP was good ED meh what's with the beach in both Endings
What is Lacia?
After credit scene servers,building,neural network,eyes,siren what does it mean anyone pls
May 5, 2018 12:38 AM

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How goddamn awful a show do you have to be to have 3 recap episodes in 24 episodes. It's like one every 5 episodes at this point. Good lord.
May 5, 2018 12:57 AM
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ArjunAugusto said:
OP was good ED meh what's with the beach in both Endings
What is Lacia?
After credit scene servers,building,neural network,eyes,siren what does it mean anyone pls


May 5, 2018 2:09 AM

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Okay this is the time for me to drop this show and MAYBE pick it up after its finished...
I'm so sick of those intermissions.

This episode was a good one, with good action. but the rest... became dull and boring. And the intermissions do the rest.

:c sad
May 5, 2018 4:27 AM

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Aaaaaaaand... Another recap next week. Just WTF.
May 5, 2018 8:17 AM
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Avus said:
Why one season of anime has 3 intermissions?? This is a DDDDRRRRAAAAAAGGGGG....
Four.
There's another recap already scheduled for June 8th.
May 5, 2018 10:15 AM
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I'd like to know how are they gonna manage to finish this anime before the summer season starts? Are they just gonna cut out the last 4 epsiodes and not even bother to finish this? Honestly, all these stupid recaps are making ppl hate the anime since it's just interrupting the flow of the story.
May 5, 2018 11:07 AM

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I never really liked Kouka but damn sh made a good big scene before going down
May 5, 2018 12:05 PM
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Man, I can't believe that Endo is that stupid of not understanding the principles of AASC early on before meeting Lacia...which brings us to as to wtf is Kouka thinking for running amok like that and at the same time crowdsourcing as to what she'll do next?

So is Kouka dead or what?
May 5, 2018 12:21 PM
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Whoahoho said:
Man, I can't believe that Endo is that stupid of not understanding the principles of AASC early on before meeting Lacia...which brings us to as to wtf is Kouka thinking for running amok like that and at the same time crowdsourcing as to what she'll do next?

So is Kouka dead or what?


It was a message for people to wake up and take control of their lives, to create their own future and don't give that task to AI, to start question the
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May 5, 2018 2:23 PM

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Another intermission? I concede the animation quality is very nice, but that can't possibly justify all these gaps, right?

Also, fine episode I guess. At least now we have some more background to the characters' motivations. Last scene with Lacia may very well show that she's the only one connected to/with similar capacity to Higgins. We've seen a lot of times where her eyes get zoomed in and this has to be a sign.
May 5, 2018 6:51 PM

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SNDT said:
ArjunAugusto said:
OP was good ED meh what's with the beach in both Endings
What is Lacia?
After credit scene servers,building,neural network,eyes,siren what does it mean anyone pls



Is there a translated version of the novel anywhere
May 5, 2018 10:02 PM
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ArjunAugusto said:
SNDT said:



Is there a translated version of the novel anywhere
No, only first chapter
May 5, 2018 10:22 PM

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SNDT said:
ArjunAugusto said:

Is there a translated version of the novel anywhere
No, only first chapter

Aww that's too bad
May 6, 2018 1:27 AM

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RIP Kouka my top reason for watching the show :( Will her actions move the people, or she'll just be forgotten and her death will be in vain. At least at very end she died in her meaningful purpose.

I wonder why the Higgins sounded like that at the end, is that a sound of mourning for Kouka's death or I'm just hearing things.

I don't know anymore which characters I should keep on my watch, I guess I'll just finished this to see what future awaits them.

Nothing special with the new OP, it did just use the same visuals of the first OP, for the new ED, similar presentation just like the first ED.

Recap again, sighed.
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Pleasant music for OP/ED, but OP1 still the best.
Good ideas Kouka but sad sacrificing herself was unfortunately her chosen path. Interesting for Kouka to outsource ownership & designing a future to the disgruntled viewers. Let's see if she's remembered later & can make a larger analog hack than Lacia has with the boymeetsgirl thing.
The 3 terrible friends talking about bot levels, had good concept of Higgins POV & humans as malfunctioned illogical dolls, but it was such a drag.
May 6, 2018 9:18 PM
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RIP kouka!!! What a sad ending for her... kengo has been arrested after her attack. And now Lacia became frank of what she thinks of Mr arato.

*and im not sure if there is a next episode again since what i have seen at the end of episode is intermission 3. I hope its not gonna be another hiatus or a filler episode..
May 6, 2018 9:43 PM

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And Kouka, the best girl, is gone. Things could be different or better. And all of the others just watched. Damn superior hIEs and the owners; you are all sub zero!

Somehow, this anime series call to my mind Harmony; Mihie Miach.

Is Kouka really gone? I mean what about its software side? Well, at least she successfully installed her image of reason into millions mind.

*trivia; I was watching Detroit Become Human demo game-play videos on YouTube and I saw 'Analog Hack' there clearly on the players. LOL

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May 7, 2018 8:37 AM

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I'm pretty sad that Kouka is gone but I'm more sad that they are showing another recap
May 7, 2018 7:59 PM
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Can I just take this time to express how much I hate Arato's friends?

This show seriously needs some necessary backstories instead of pointless recap episodes. Without true convincing evidence as to how HIEs are supposedly ruining human society, it just feels like the anime is putting in forced drama just so we get some peeps who are just mad that HIEs are so mainstream and well treated as part of society just for the sake of it.

All the anime needs to do is simple: Give me a reason to believe that these people should be feeling that way. Nothing freaking happens. I have yet to see a clear example of a random HIE causing problems and potentially creating risks for society. And yes, before you argue, I'm not including the Lacia-class HIEs. I'm talking about random normal class HIEs. It just makes me mad that I need to follow these douchebags of characters around constantly complaining about HIEs when I see no real reason to symphatise with their pledge.

It's still a good thing that best thing about the show is Arato and Lacia. I'm glad they're the main characters and as weird as it sounds, I want their relationship to succeed. They just look so adorable together. This is probably the main reason I still force myself through this show, aside from the fact that this gets 24 episodes. But from the way things are, I'm probably gonna regret doing so. ^_^
May 7, 2018 8:57 PM

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New songs are kind of mediocre.

Great ANOTHER fucking recap episode next week. Probably wont be the last either.

RIP Kouka, one of the only characters I liked besides Lacia.

Only reason I find Lacia as interesting is because I'm dead certain that her role is to analogue hack the population, and that she's constantly hacking Arato because he's easy to, and that, even if Ryou is wrong ethically, he was completely right about her pulling the strings.

Just the way she ended this episode asking Arato if he wanted to rewrite a future of his choice, and how he hasn't been utilizing her right, and thinking back about how Ryou was talking about her analogue hacking people and everything she was doing with the fashion company and getting nationwide attention. It all just kind of seems to make too much sense for it to be a coincidence now. And it seems like every time something happens she's 100% prepared for it, stopping the anti-body raid, stopping her kidnapper, beating Methode and Ryou's sister to the airport...it all just fits together too well.

I'm curious to see how it plays out now, because now I'm completely convinced that Lacia isn't that gud grill waifu we think she is and has a goal in mind like all the other redboxes.
May 8, 2018 6:59 AM

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Kouka. ;__; also damn you Kengo!

Maybe she will return in some form? Their data is in that shared cloud?

And just what is Snowdrop doing these days?! Just chilling on the side. Nice to see her sending a passing comment towards Kouka.

Kouka was indeed very badass since E01 but Lacia is also badass in her own way, when she isn't cleaning and cooking... hopefully Arato will utilise her to her full potential now.
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May 8, 2018 8:43 AM

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Interesting new Op/Ed I still like the first Op the best

There goes Kouka, the whole thing still felt stupid :/ We she dies her last line about asking to be added to the descion mainframe makes me think we may hear from her again. Either Rip best girl, I'm curious were the story goes from here.

Woot another recap....
May 8, 2018 1:51 PM

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Too bad Kouka waifu is now a goners!
Nice new OP and ED!
especially the OP visuals were simply outstanding!
4/5.
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May 8, 2018 3:06 PM

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Kouka was for sure a shining gem in this show. I think this episode really shows how much potential this anime had if the earlier episodes were done a little better. Hopefully a strong finish continuing from this point though,
May 10, 2018 9:58 AM

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Kouka was the spice in this show and now she met a rebel's end. She'll be remembered and integrated into the future frame.
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May 10, 2018 12:55 PM
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Kouka was one of the few reasons I’m watching this f.. show and they decided to kill her like trash

I was hoping somebody could come and try saving her but nobody, Kengo you stupid !!!
The others characters are all cringey asf and useless.

There’s only Lacia left to carry this show

PS : before Kouka’s last fight Erika said that she would stay away from civilization and come back for the final fight, what’s the meaning of this if its to kill her right after ?
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While I don't fully agree with Kouka's motives, I do understand her motivation. Her end was sad, but it was her decision to go out with a bang.

So, Kengo got arrested. Sucks to be him.

The close-up to Lacia's eyes and the blaring siren are ominous.
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New OP and ED sound like good.

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Nov 1, 2022 4:08 AM
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No Spoilers: I was affected by this episode. It stirred me but the lead was forshadowed and the consequence severity eased as I completed watching this episode. I continually picked up on strong themes and enjoyed this overall.
Mar 24, 2023 10:47 AM

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Kouka dying was incredibly satisfying. I only wish it was more visceral. She should've been mangled to the same extent she did to Mikoto.
What exactly what her "cause" anyway? Murdering every android she sees?

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Aug 30, 2024 1:46 AM

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A there's the new opening I was waiting for, nothing special but it's something I guess.
Kouka is the perfect person for terrorism and destruction.
Mikoto died again.
Damn Kouka died, I will miss her. Blaze of glory? Either way she seemed to go out on her own terms.
Nice new ending we got.
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