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| so the doctor is the traitor hmm interesting |
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| Overall the show is definitely improved every week. But the more I watched the more I disliked Swindler. It's pretty action-packed episode especially towards the end with lots of thing happened from the backstory of the brother, to the betrayal of the doctor. |
| I'm too weird to live but much too rare to die. |
| Oh wow! i do wonder if the Swindler really succeeded the goal to landing the moon. They might ended up landing to the other place else! But heck the answer still hanged until the next episode. The plot twist was just a shock, lol. I knew something just went strangely, no way everything just be done like that without even involved any others executioners easily. And here she was, revealing her true identity. The betrayer, really a doctor after her jerky behaviour in the previous episode. She sold the whole crews into the executioners, for the sake of her own advantages. I hope the cutthroat cut her neck. But well, she could revive herself on, so i doubt it would easily kill her off instantly. Hoodlum expression... Then, another Akudama fighting scene to survive happened. The cutthroat action never missed my expectations. A lot of violence, a lot of censor. Swindler with her innocent habit, gladly being saved by the immortal boy decision. Well, at least all of her kindness result something good. Lol. The backstory for the immortal kids was impressive. Never expected to be like that, a mixed 5555 other artificial kids to produced a one pairs of siblings. Dang! I do really wonder, why they suddenly stopped operating after the kids left the place. It must be involved by the boy cap power. Well, its a great episode, ngl. Lets see next! |
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| I am not surprised at all at the Doctor's betrayal in the least here. Her attitude and behaviour around those two kids always tipped me off as the one who'd turn on them as soon as it was an opportunity of her choosing was given. Hopefully with all this madness now, The Hacker can be a big damn hero and turn the tide for them all. |
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| Finally an episode that actually make sense. The doctor's betrayal is foreseeable, and fit her character trait. Her motive is clear too. (But still when did they actually get connected? From the very beginning? Or during midway) These Akudama finally act like what they should be. Sadly Executioner group are still being useless as usual. Guess the 2 pupils that are in charge of Akudama are the best of their kind already since the male is able to 1 vs 5 and still got the upperhand. In the meantime the other executioners fail to 10 v 1 against the killer dude lolz. Still, one would argue is the female lead really NOT acting? She was acting genuinely nice, but then she has these double standard tenancy in favour of those 2 kids. |
| Ooof, but what a twist. Though with how these have gone about, it's not all too surprising that one would be betray another. It's shocking yes, but yeah. I do wonder if it'll turn into a rescue mission again now. |
| So looks like every other executioner (except blue haired dude and boss) are really weak vs akudama. So RIP Execution Master the strongest executioner :( |
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| Damn, doctor. I didn't expect it from you. Do you really believe that Executioner momma is gonna erase your record? I hope Hoodlum and Swindler do some meaningful things, some real action. We are in the seventh cycle and only lost Brawler. I also forgot to say that Doctor must have her own agenda. I mean she is a surgeon, and immortality is in front of her. Will, she let it slip away? Find out in the next episode! |
| Plots are becoming more fantastic.It's surprising that Doctor reach a cooperation with execution division.Ordinary Person and the rocket will sure to return to the earth.Immortal children may make a difference. It's anime about akudama.In peaceful times,we may consider all the akudama as wicked people.However in this episode,we can also see their shimmers of human nature.In addition, from the back story of these children we can conclude that it's an abnormal government here.They use about 2500 children's lives to do a inhumane research.They ignored human rights of those poor children.This kind of goverment should be overthrowed. We have lost three competent members now(Brawler,Hacker and Doctor).Meanwhile we've met more strong enemies now.Hope to see an amazing resolvent of such a adverse situation. |
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| damn the sexy Doctor betrayed or double cross them in order for her to get out of the Akudama list huh and where are they going though since the moon is gone too they will die in space "keep feeling out of work"  |
| Gas episode, literally. Show’s finally starting to keep me awake and get me invested I wasn’t expecting Doctor to be working with the executioners, damn what a twist. Brother and sister’s backstory was also tragic. I hope they somehow get a good ending. No brawler is gonna make this fight a lot harder now. I’m just wondering where Ordinary person and the girl could be going since there’s nowhere in space to go anymore. Edit: the OP changed a bit and you can actually see Brawler dead on the bridge. It was always there, but it was blurry. We also see several other characters dead, so I’m guessing everyone dies except swindler and courrier. |
Marinate1016Nov 19, 2020 9:14 AM
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| 10/10 episode. 5,555 siblings huh... that's messed up. They're going to space next ep I hope this doesn't get darling in the franxx'd lol. Too bad, I loved doctor. That scene where hoodlum calls to brawler is depressing but it seems to me something happened in his fight with the apprentice executioner. Damn what a show. Let's see where this goes. |
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| man that caught me completely off guard but I should’ve realized something was wrong when they had reached their destination in only 7 episodes |
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| Well, I just can't wait now when they reveal that the Swindler is indeed swindler :D that would be another big plot twist. But gotta say that I did not expect the doc to be double-crossing them. Quite an intriguing show, lets see what the next episode brings us. |
Ventus_S said: Still, one would argue is the female lead really NOT acting? She was acting genuinely nice, but then she has these double standard tenancy in favour of those 2 kids. To be honest, I really agree with you. I honestly don't get why Swindler is so overprotective when she knows those children are immortal and they don't really behave like children anyway. Heck, I don't remember them mentioning if these children will ever grow up and lead a normal life anyway? The boy literally said "Brawler died who cares lol people die" and Swindler scolded Hoodlum for wanting to attack him, but she literally slapped Cutthroat in the episode prior even though all he has done is protect her? (I mean yeah, he did try to sacrifice one of the kids, but they didn't die anyway) I really hope they address this and don't pretend like her behavior is not a tad hypocritical and illogical. |
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| Well it was revealed that Doctor was actually working with the executioners to get herself off the Akudama list. Seems from now on the Akudma team will start cut down one by one. This episode it was the loss Doctor and the brother who is now captured. Wonder who will be next. Ordinary person and sister are now on the rocket ship blasting off. Still a lot of mystery's to be revealed but I'm excited for what's to come! Great episode :) |
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| I don't know about this episode being great but it has definitely taken a direction I didn't see coming at all. Doctor's betrayal really stung, since when has she been in cahoots with the executioners? Cutthroat and Courier making easy work out of the executioners was honestly a little underwhelming considering how strong the former great executioner was. But well, the Akudama v Executioners is far from over, one would imagine. Damn, that backstory too. Why leave offerings? I feel like the mascots touched upon this briefly in one of the earlier episodes so I should probably search for that... For now, I can't wait for next episode! |
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| Damn, that's some escalation right there. The experimental ground and now the kids want to go to the moon on a rocket? Somehow the rocket is even still functional. xD Tragic backstory for the kids. They didn't deserve it. :( I did not expect the Doctor to be a traitor, almost came out of nowhere to me. Very surprised. I'm genuinely curious where this rocket with the girl and Swindler is gonna go. |
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| I don't know if you guys notice but the OP actually changes as well. There is an instance which shows the characters silhouettes and each silhouette shows something involving each character. In much of the OPs, is shows a blurry image for brawler but now, it shows brawler on the bridge where he died. so there is some hints behind each character prior OPs  Recent episode  |
"Perfection is perception. For me, humanity's imperfections is what makes it perfect"  |
FireRifle64 said: I don't know if you guys notice but the OP actually changes as well. There is an instance which shows the characters silhouettes and each silhouette shows something involving each character. In much of the OPs, is shows a blurry image for brawler but now, it shows brawler on the bridge where he died. so there is some hints behind each character prior OPs Recent episode  I think it shows the character death, so the next one is Cutthroat |
| Incredible episode once again! That past of the kids, damn. Not only did they have to suffer a lot of pain from all the tests put on them cause of their immortality. But the emotional damage they got after realising what was going on. The friends you made getting killed to make another immortal body. That's rough. So two things really struck me this episode. The betrayal from Doctor and the moment Hoodlum called out for Brawler, while he's dead. That hurt. Action was pretty good again, but damn some of those censors really bothered me. Why is it that most gruesome acts of violence is shown here (cutting legs, impaling someone's torso), but cutting off heads gets censored? Whut? Things are getting interesting now that Swindler was send into that rocket and it took off. |
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| It just keeps getting better! I'm really loving all the twists and turns that are being thrown at us. Also cutthroat finally cutting some throats which is super badass |
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| A betrayal ! So now out of the 7 Akudamas, there are only 4 left considering the 5th is a traitor... Also I didn't really expect the space stuff, especially the destruction of the Moon. But apparently the illusion remains easily dismissable because of a simple button lul I don't know where this is going now, but I never expected the events to turn out just like that |
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| So they finally reached Echo Park although it looks more like an abandoned amusement park/city. The little brother revealed that he and her sister were products of an experiment involving 5,555 siblings in order to create two immortal beings to be used as offerings to Kanto. It turns out that the Doctor was a plant for the executioners in exchange for getting off the Akudama list, but it looks like she has another plan up her sleeve. The executioners ambushed and surrounded the remaining Akudama, while the little brother and sister tried to escape on the rocket to the moon. It was also revealed that the moon was destroyed in the war, but the little brother made a last ditch effort to get the Swindler and little sister on the launching rocket. |
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TheCeeJayz said: With Doctor revealed to be undercover I don't think she was, could stop the gang way earlier. Just decided to sold her clients. She got the money and her freedom. |
| Omgggg what? The doctor was the traitor? It was very unexpected And... Swindler and the experiment girl are going to the moon? Wtf All these twists omg |
Otorez said: A betrayal ! So now out of the 7 Akudamas, there are only 4 left considering the 5th is a traitor... Also I didn't really expect the space stuff, especially the destruction of the Moon. But apparently the illusion remains easily dismissable because of a simple button lul I don't know where this is going now, but I never expected the events to turn out just like that Imagine a random person just looking at the moon and then it suddenly changes and it is broken up |
| "Perfection is perception. For me, humanity's imperfections is what makes it perfect" |
| Oh come on what the fuck is that censorship. Way to ruin such a good scene. |
| Watashi wa a victim of cyberbullying. Everyday someone online calls me a "weeb" desu. Watashi won't stand for this. 26 percent of bullying victims are chosen due to their race or religion desu. I may look like a basic white boy, but deep down I am Nihongo desu. Watashi religion is anime. Anata wa bullying me because of my race and religion desu ka? Disgusting desu. Anata should be ashamed of yourself, racist pig. A baka gaijin like anata is probably jealous of my race and culture, cause Nippon is more sugoi than your shitty country desu. Watashi pity anata. You'll never be Nihongo like watashi. Educate yourself on nani a "weeb" is. |
| I was surprised by the doctor, he was a traitor, a very dramatic and very interesting episode that is that guy didn’t explain it right it seems to have a lot of mystery about this experiment.  |
| I like the new op. Going by the clearer image of Brawler’s death the grainier images hint at how each Akudama will leave the show. Going by that, Cutthroat seems to be next on the chopping block, kneeling on the ground surrounded by deactivated Executioner batons. Probably hinting at the fact he’s not going out easily. After him, Hoodlum seems to be on all fours surrounded by money. He’s demise might have to do with his greed or possible unpaid debts. In the preview for episode 8, he’s getting ganged up on so I’m leaning towards the latter. Next up is Doctor’s body splayed out. My guess is that she’ll be mutilated to the point of not being able to stitch herself back together. Afterwards is Hacker, who we last saw on Shinkansen, hoping for a chance at a new life in Kanto if he isn’t disintegrated. Judging by the image, the latter possibly occurred or the theory about him becoming a digital consciousness might be true. Finally there are the two strangest images. Swindler is seen looking over 7 graves. This could mean three things. The first being the obvious “no one lives” scenario, each grave representing an Akudama. The second could be that 5 Akudama and the 2 kids meet their ends, with Swindler and Courier possibly living. The final possibility is the number of deaths in the main cast, as in, it’s fair game for anyone’s end. Whether that may be the Akudama or even the head Executioner and Apprentice. To end it all, there’s Courier’s image. He’s just alone with his bike, taking a smoke break. For starters, there’s the theory that he’ll be the only one left alive after everything and kept his cold exterior to prevent getting attached. His repeated phrase of “Keep emotions out of work.” could relate back to this. The other possibility is him getting out of a fight and bleeding out alone. Although, I’m relatively confident he’ll make it out alive.. |
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| Betrayed by the Doctor at the very end, and the destroyed moon made me wonder how violent the war was. |
| "I don't want to achieve anything, I just think that the person who has the greatest freedom in the ocean is the king of pirates." - Monkey D. Luffy. "There is no one better than me when it comes to ending the expectations of others." - Natsuki Subaru |
| Doctor was the imposter. Hoodlum calling out to Brawler, backstory of the kids, damn this show just keeps delivering. Wondering where they're gonna land, probably not the moon. |
| We get the betrayal that some expected, but I did not think that Doc would’ve been it. I wasn’t the biggest fan of how they revealed the kids’ backstories through a long flashback, but I guess it was executed ok. I also wonder which of the Akudama will be able to survive that ambush. |
Murajsam5673 said: To end it all, there’s Courier’s image. He’s just alone with his bike, taking a smoke break. For starters, there’s the theory that he’ll be the only one left alive after everything and kept his cold exterior to prevent getting attached. His repeated phrase of “Keep emotions out of work.” could relate back to this. The other possibility is him getting out of a fight and bleeding out alone. Although, I’m relatively confident he’ll make it out alive.. I am thinking that Courier is a goner. Swindler asked him at some point if he dies for his job. Also, in this episode, he said "keep feelings out of work" twice, even though the job has been completed. And then Doctor asked if it was true... |
| WTF, those 2 children were once part of some kind of science project , that experiment with immortality???? All those 2000+ children, all made and killed off just to make one immortal kid like 2502. Oh, so Doc is a SUS agent. I still wanna know who'll die next? |
Okay episode I suppose. Nice twist towards the end. It doesn't look like that rocket is making it to the moon, maybe land in another region? I miss Brawler Bro. That scene with Hoodlum was heart breaking. RIP Bro.  |
| They did a backstory and an explanation on this episode, Cutthroat was really brutal on that scene they cover the gore tho. Looking forward to the next episode and see what's gonna happen next. |
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| After this episode I'm 10000% confident Hacker will come back. I mean, the main gang lost Doctor, Brawler and got split up now. Getting low on MCs! |
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kuwangpa said: I wonder why the brother didn't go in the rocket with the sister and Swindler ....I mean, he totally had the chance to do so. I thought the same. I wonder where he sent them (clearly not on the broken moon). |
| I didn't notice these characters were played by the same voice actor up until checking the database. (doctor, Shinji@Eva, Emeraude & Eagle@RayEarth)     |
| wont say i loved this episode but it was peak dangaropna 3 on the layers of twist at the end fuck doc never liked her but it was clear as day she wasn't buddy buddy with everyone so yeah this was a kind of unexpected turn seeing as this is only half way done. super disappointed in all these executioners could've just slap on some kind of helmet without wasting designs on them with how much of fodder they turned out to be, which makes me find it hard to believe if the old duo was that strong how did hoodlums kill her at the start even if she was in poor shape |
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| Can anyone explain to me how that guy didn't die after hurting the executioner hot female? Oh, I guess I have to say here that she was the most beautiful character in this anime, but now she lost an eye. |
| If you're a fanboy, please don't waste my time. Watch more movies, please. Perhaps, this is hell. |
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