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Oct 17, 2021 6:48 AM
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yeah to be honest i'm not a fan of the romance between 12 and lisa. i really wish the reason why lisa and 12 are so fond of each other was better explained or elaborated on more. it's obviously a huge mistake on both of their parts: 12 is a terrorist and being involved with him is super dangerous. lisa should have realized that she will probably always be just a pawn to them. lisa is (rightfully) useless and a massive burden. 12 should have realised that she is a ticking time bomb and will probably cause trouble for them.

that's not saying that i wish it didn't happen. i actually kind of enjoyed the romance a little, as illogical as it was. plus i think it could have worked. i just wish it was better explained. why are they willing to make such massive mistakes, in spite of all the dangers? some dramatic monologues and flashbacks, maybe more elaboration of their characters and backstories to tie it all together, and it could have been a really interesting dilemna between mind and heart. all the romance scenes would have a lot more poignancy and drama to them.

ah, but i still liked the ferris wheel scene and the ride scene, among others, albeit, probably less than most viewers :)
Oct 17, 2021 7:06 AM
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Tyestor said:
Man, this anime is awesome in a lot of ways but its biggest downfall is that its only 11 episodes. It really needed a few more to flesh out the relationships, especially the one between twelve and Lisa, and backstories, particularly those that surround the Athena program.


oh my god i know right! if you wanna put a highly unlikely, highly illogical relationship (12 and lisa) in a story and have characters make huge, dramatic decisions (joining Sphinx, betraying 9) because of it, i would want an explanation. and a damn good one at that.

seriously though it really might have worked if they explained their feelings more, really, properly showed us why they are so attracted to each other and why they mean so much to each other (despite only knowing each other for what weeks? a month?). then, this relationship could really shine with a heart-wrenching dilemna between heart and mind. every single scene with 12 and lisa would become so much more powerful, so much more painful. especially at the ferris wheel, where their relationship blows up in their faces.

even still, i liked the ferris wheel sceene. i think it actually made me enjoy the relationship, just a little. even when i think it really needed more explanation.
Feb 3, 2022 8:51 AM
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This was the most beautiful bomb defusing scene I’ve ever watched. This should have been tense but I was just at ease. There was no hope from the start. They might die. But if so, this is a good way to go.
Jul 10, 2022 2:16 PM
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I really thought 12 and Lisa are going to die together.. and was honestly kinda disappointed that they didn't. He shouldn't have betrayed him...
Jul 31, 2022 8:36 AM

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Well, we all knew this forced romance was coming eventually. There is zero chemistry between 12 and Lisa.
Jan 10, 2023 1:52 PM
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Que tensão nessa parte da roda gigante. Episódio incrível como sempre.
Apr 4, 2023 1:27 PM
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May 17, 2023 12:08 AM

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What a BOMB of an episode..

Too soon, huh?
May 29, 2023 2:18 PM

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Great episodeeee
Jun 26, 2023 10:23 PM

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Twelve sure falls in love quickly. Lisa is a female civilian with a typical introverted personality that he's interacted with like three times, and now he's infatuated? On the other hand, I appreciate it giving me the ferris wheel scene, with its excellent music and stunning visual fidelity.

Five might have a bit too much authority in the FBI; given how often she loses her temper, collapses, or displays otherwise maverick motives. She has her own agenda in an agency that already has its own agenda. Next episode, her split personality should be introduced with yet another agenda, so we can have agendaception.


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Apr 5, 2024 12:46 PM
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five is a bitch, hope she dies :)
Jun 15, 2024 5:33 PM

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I was hoping that I can accept Lisa's actions but this episode was too much. I think Twelve is confused given that Lisa was the first friend he made after being alone with Nine for a long time but I think that it's absurd to sell out a long time friend and a life-long mission with a person that you just met.

I also think it's natural for people to hate on Lisa as we are viewing this story as an audience. So don't bash me for fcking hating the hell out of Lisa, stupid damsel in distress.
Oct 28, 2024 5:01 AM
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It was simply amazing, the scenes were awesome.
Nov 3, 2024 1:54 AM

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SHT, my most favorite scene of the series is still the Ferris wheel scene, plus the von Ost! mg heart for Twelve and Lisa ;---; I love them so much. I keep remembering the ending, and it hurts again

TWELVE.. 😭😭😭😭
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Sep 17, 3:29 AM

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Finally we actually learn something about the plot. It only took 9 episodes for them to actually explain what we were watching. BRAVO!

The sad part is, experimenting on kids with special needs is far too common irl.

This show is so weird in that it tries to make you sympathetic towards terrorists and portrays Five as the bad guy -which she is, but that doesn't mean Nine and Twelve are the good guys.
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