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| Such a great episode, such a great fight. Ahhh, i really like this anime and it's opening. 5/5 |
animefan8800 said: I'm a bit conflicted on this one. I'm not sure I can look past the despicable actions Ayase took even though the show clearly wants me to. I feel absolutely no sympathy for her situation now. Sigh...and now Ikki will help her, and she'll probably fall for him and Stella will get jealous and I don't really want any of that. Stella needs more/all time as the female lead. Every episode she's relegated to background spectator my heart hurts. :( Oh and the teacher blood gag was horrible this week. Not sure why it bothered me more here, maybe because the episode in general did. Don't worry, Ayase never falls for Ikki. The episodes 5-8 is the Ayase arc of the story after in the episode 9 the story will enter in another arc with more romance scenes between Ikki and Stella, probably you will love the 12 episode. |
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TwilightMystery said: There are no next time that's why she is desperate. It's her last year and the only chance she can fight Kuraudo is here because otherwise he won't even look at her. But she is still self aware that she is lacking.hlubkoj2020 said: I agree with you. I don't see how she expected to beat Kuraudo by winning her fights through cheating. She should have followed Ikki's advice on the roof; fight with everything you've got and if you come up short, there's always next time. Getting expelled and disqualified means you can't come back and Ayase was lucky that the sensei didn't do that. Still hate Ayase for using such a cheap trick just to win...if she need to cheat to win, there's no way she will stand a chance against Kuraudo (Sword Eater). Well, Ikki is just too nice to girl...at least he gain some new skills. Speaking of which, I find it hard to believe that students can just walk up to the judges and ask them to overlook obvious instances of cheating. That's not how it works, if an exception is made for Ikki then any student should be able to ask and get them to overlook cheating as well. Obviously that makes no sense as it would undermine the integrity of the entire festival. |
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| It's a good thing blood loss apparently means nothing to this guy. |
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| Lead me out of the dark,bishounen space Jesus. |
| nice episode as i expected for my favourite series this season |
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Maledict said: Him and that teacher both lose a lot.It's a good thing blood loss apparently means nothing to this guy. |
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| Nice fight. It was really intense, it looked better then the manga for sure. |
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| What an EPIC battle with Ayase |
| As much as I like Rakudai, I did feel a little let down this ep's conclusion. Nevermind Ikki not forgiving Ayatsuji or smth, I know he can relate to her but I was actually hoping for something like Ikki being about to loose and Stella stopping the fight to call Ayatsuji out on her BS. That or, even better, the fights being re-arranged so that Stella would fight her in Ikki's place. It'd both allow Stella to take the spotlight in battle(which has been lacking as of late) while giving Ayatsuji a piece of her mind. It'd also have the benefit of further solidating her love for him, well as teach Ikki a lesson regarding too much kindness. If he keeps this up, I'm kind of hoping he'll get punished for it eventually, to block his pathway towards ascension towards Jesus-kun MC. |
| Ikki Ikki Ikki!!! :D Great fight, love how he always wins the fights with wisdom and epic skill. Never thought that Ayatshuji would do something like that...at least she learned. Stella got some dirty dreams xD |
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| Stella at the beginning. :) Sword eater next week. |
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| So many frustrating moments in this anime, but another great episode in the end. |
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| ITTO SHURA OF THE NIGHT!!! |
TwilightMystery said: Yeah she is to weak for him. Just to give you an idea Kuraudo is in best 8 of the last Seven Star Sword Art Festival something that anime forgot to mention(or I just forgot they mention).ixarising said: Is that so? The anime only showed a brief segment which made me think Ayase never really tried to confront him. I figured Kuraudo said no because he already won the duel against her father not because she had challenged him before.She did challenge Kuraudo before, multiple times in fact and at first Kuraudo did entertain her but after a while he got bored and rejected all her challenges, that's why Ayase had to use another method to get the chance to fight him. |
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TwilightMystery said: She know that it was just futile. She know that maybe just maybe if she can beat Ikki then she will have a slightest chance to beat Kuraudo. They explain it this episode too.NeoAnkara said: Yes the anime did mention that point which is why I'm confused. I mean, if Ayase couldn't beat Ikki, who is 'technically' the worst, how did she expect to beat Kuraudo who is in top 8 then? Yeah she is to weak for him. Just to give you an idea Kuraudo is in best 8 of the last Seven Star Sword Art Festival something that anime forgot to mention(or I just forgot they mention). Was she going to cheat to beat him too? But that defeats the purpose of challenging Kuraudo in the first place because he didn't cheat when he beat her father. |
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| Yuu Kobayashi was fan-fuckin-tastic in this episode. I mean, I sympathize a little bit with Ayatsuji's character, but Kobayashi's crying in the end made me tear up. I can understand how some people might be a little salty about this episode, but holy shit some of you people in this thread just sound either apathetic or braindead. I guess a lot of you don't even pay attention to characters or story anymore since this is just another seasonal school-battle show. |
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ixarising said: danieltortoisee said: Oh, and please stop with the stupid, retarded bleeding teacher gags. It wasn't funny the first time, and it still isn't funny 7 episodes in. Stop wasting time with shit like that. Who said this was a gag? Yuuri's ability as a Blazer. Yuuri always acting this way is too keep the guard of her opponent down. Oh yes, of course I definitely know this OBVIOUS fact despite the fact that it has only been presented as a crappy gag so far (sarcasm, if you can't figure it out). Seriously, how am I supposed to know that without it being said or even remotely implied at this point? |
danieltortoisee said: ixarising said: Who said this was a gag? Yuuri's ability as a Blazer. Yuuri always acting this way is too keep the guard of her opponent down. Oh yes, of course I definitely know this OBVIOUS fact despite the fact that it has only been presented as a crappy gag so far (sarcasm, if you can't figure it out). Seriously, how am I supposed to know that without it being said or even remotely implied at this point? Presumably you keep watching the show and you'll find out? ;P |
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| Stella ED scene.. Priceless.. xD edit: typo |
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| Ayatsuji is a bad friend but it's okay. +1 Harem member. |
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| I saw many people complaining about how Ikki can win by superman-like speed without Itto Shura. Maybe the description was only one sentence, so it was difficult to catch? When he can't use Itto Shura, he poured all of his small amount of magic power into increasing his speed, though not the level of Itto Shura. In my opnion, the anime is a decent adaption. There are some sences I loved in the novel that weren't made good in anime. But at the same time, there were some great original scenes too, like the greetings by fists. So I decided I will read light novel (even manga) while watching anime. It's not too awesome story and all, but I enjoyed the fact that my ship sailed early and the characters are all likable. I just want Stella to become stronger quickly. Even when she is A-rank, she had some defeated battles while Ikki didn't. It's a bit unfair if you ask me :"> |
| Yes rush it, void the important details, pour all the budget into some 10 second scenes of characters unsheating their sword and overdo what was supposed to be a small gag. Fuck you Silver Link |
| That blood vomit disgusts me a bit. Ayatsuji's ability is cool as heck, I wanna see her beat the Sword Eater instead of Ikki the Messiah. |
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| Holy shit this episode. Why does this show keep being so based. This deserved two cours so fucking much. |
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drkurochan said: But is this really too much of an asspull? For one we've always known that Ikki is a remarkable swordsman on his own terms and conditions and has learned to fight and adapt.He could "zipping around" because he has recovered some of his stamina and magic power. But not enough to do his Itou shura. I presumed you had read the LN, but, that was one of the cause of Ayase's lost. It wasn't explained in the anime, but Ikki used some of his magic power to increased his speed whereas Ayase thought he could only use Itou shura and no other magic. To put it plainly, she underestimated him. That is to say, I completely agree with you. The fights in Rakudai are not very good. Especially, the fight at the end of vol 3 like you said. It's too much deus ex machina. But, well... this is a classic shounen and I dont't think the author's ambition is very high to revolutionize this genre. So, I don't expect too much. Actually, I don't read/watch Rakudai for the fight side of the story. What interest me is, of course, the development of Stella and Ikki's relationship, and Ikki's character. The development of their love is, somehow, a classic "pure and innocent" story. But, it's kind of refreshing and well told. And Ikki's character is quite interesting : how he can stay a good boy though all the pain he underwent, thanks to his willpower and his love for stella. Vol 3 was quite interesting and I hope the anime adaptation will be well made. Obviously, when I want to read a story with an real interesting character development, a seinen is a must. But, sometimes, reading a heart-warming story like Rakudai is good. Thus, those who complain about the story (too predictable or the MC always win against the bad guys or is always kind even with the bad guys or whatever), just remember, this a "normal" shounen. And if you are still unhappy, read a seinen, for example Oyasumi Pun Pun. Because in this one, the MC is... I can't even find my words... And, above all, don't read it when you are depressed. I mean he is still growing but for all that has been believed, everybody thought he's weak because he wasn't much of a blazer, but he is his own man and fights on his own way. Itto Shura is his ace no doubt, but he is more than that. By the final fight of Vol 3 I take it is gonna be vs Sword Eater guy right? Until I watch I won't be able to know. Anyway even if some things are generic "shounen" here, some are clearly not. For one we have a REAL relationship right off the bat, something most series take years of years of serialization before they even get to that point and thank God we have it now, and it isn't forced but quite natural. The author just pulverized one of the most excruciatingly painful cliches on all Japanese media and it delivers greatly. As for Ikki's personality, while goody-two-shoes man is not new, I can say that on Ikki's case it is a lot more complete than that. Ikki is a good person BECAUSE he has suffered. He has gone through a lot of pain and endured a lot and THAT is why he can be such a good person. Sure it isn't a rule of thumb thing, but I can talk out of personal experience, I was bullied by a really LONG time, and the only thing I don't want is for any other individual to suffer this bullshit. So on that sense I can understand why Ikki is a good person. Most other shounen heroes don't have that background really. They are optimist, positive, simple-minded, and insert whatever other positive or funny trait you can think of, all WITHOUT reason. For example Kamijou Touma is a goody guy, for basically no reason, he just is. This guy from Shoukugeki (I've barely read about him so take my head off if I'm wrong), is also friendly guy. And so forth...... The fact we have background of him that explains his personality is ANOTHER big plus over all the generic "shounen" around. Sure there may be some things that may be repetitive and that I may get to appreciate later, but so far as I've seen, a lot of annoying cliches have been downright destroyed, with explanation and sense and GOD it really, really SELLS well with me. |
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Stormen said: La_Matona301 said: WTF, Ikki asked sensei to overlook Ayase's cheat? Man, Ayase's voice when from being sweet to milf. You know, when someone has a vagina, that person has to be able to act and do whatever the fuck she wants without any sorts of consequences. Japanese chivalry is truly disgusting. Sick and tired of bullshit girls doing utterly selfish shit, like cheating as done here and getting away scot-free every single time. I don't dislike her, but for fuck sake, give her some form of punishment for what she did, having a sappy story behind it doesn't give you extra privileges. Otherwise, pretty good episode. Had he chosen not to do that, Ayase would be punished without learning the lesson and could harbor future resentment to him because it was unresolved. As it stands, the lesson itself is punishment enough. The last thing Ikki wants to do is to be like his family and trample others who are trying to stand up. fatalystic said: katsu044 said: yep pretty salty about this episode not gonna lie, Ikki on the path of jesus-kun forgiving the shameful display of Ayase. It wasn't as obvious in the anime, but if I'm remembering it right they did get pretty close as friends and fellow swordsmen, so it's a lot more believable that he'd want to forgive her and try talking her round. She is the daughter of one of his idols. Id say it is quite obvious why he would want to teach her her mistake instead of punishing for it. BGMaxie said: As for Ikki's personality, while goody-two-shoes man is not new, I can say that on Ikki's case it is a lot more complete than that. Ikki is a good person BECAUSE he has suffered. He has gone through a lot of pain and endured a lot and THAT is why he can be such a good person. Sure it isn't a rule of thumb thing, but I can talk out of personal experience, I was bullied by a really LONG time, and the only thing I don't want is for any other individual to suffer this bullshit. So on that sense I can understand why Ikki is a good person. One could even say that Ikki is a good person because he KNOWS how bad people can be. He grew up in an abusive household. Its far easier to understand someone like him not wanting to continue the cycle of abuse against others than in usual shonen cases. |
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| that bitch she tricked him the fight was actually good |
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| Cool episode, ayase was quite annoying in this episode but in the end she become cool again. |
strider_91 said: Good fight but horrible blood gags. |
hoopla123 said: strider_91 said: Good fight but horrible blood gags. Yup. Still, this was probably the best episode so far, the battle was great. |
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| Am I the only one who hopes Ikki gets his ass owned by the Sword Eater? |
BGMaxie said: drkurochan said: But is this really too much of an asspull? For one we've always known that Ikki is a remarkable swordsman on his own terms and conditions and has learned to fight and adapt.He could "zipping around" because he has recovered some of his stamina and magic power. But not enough to do his Itou shura. I presumed you had read the LN, but, that was one of the cause of Ayase's lost. It wasn't explained in the anime, but Ikki used some of his magic power to increased his speed whereas Ayase thought he could only use Itou shura and no other magic. To put it plainly, she underestimated him. That is to say, I completely agree with you. The fights in Rakudai are not very good. Especially, the fight at the end of vol 3 like you said. It's too much deus ex machina. But, well... this is a classic shounen and I dont't think the author's ambition is very high to revolutionize this genre. So, I don't expect too much. Actually, I don't read/watch Rakudai for the fight side of the story. What interest me is, of course, the development of Stella and Ikki's relationship, and Ikki's character. The development of their love is, somehow, a classic "pure and innocent" story. But, it's kind of refreshing and well told. And Ikki's character is quite interesting : how he can stay a good boy though all the pain he underwent, thanks to his willpower and his love for stella. Vol 3 was quite interesting and I hope the anime adaptation will be well made. Obviously, when I want to read a story with an real interesting character development, a seinen is a must. But, sometimes, reading a heart-warming story like Rakudai is good. Thus, those who complain about the story (too predictable or the MC always win against the bad guys or is always kind even with the bad guys or whatever), just remember, this a "normal" shounen. And if you are still unhappy, read a seinen, for example Oyasumi Pun Pun. Because in this one, the MC is... I can't even find my words... And, above all, don't read it when you are depressed. I mean he is still growing but for all that has been believed, everybody thought he's weak because he wasn't much of a blazer, but he is his own man and fights on his own way. Itto Shura is his ace no doubt, but he is more than that. By the final fight of Vol 3 I take it is gonna be vs Sword Eater guy right? Until I watch I won't be able to know. Anyway even if some things are generic "shounen" here, some are clearly not. For one we have a REAL relationship right off the bat, something most series take years of years of serialization before they even get to that point and thank God we have it now, and it isn't forced but quite natural. The author just pulverized one of the most excruciatingly painful cliches on all Japanese media and it delivers greatly. As for Ikki's personality, while goody-two-shoes man is not new, I can say that on Ikki's case it is a lot more complete than that. Ikki is a good person BECAUSE he has suffered. He has gone through a lot of pain and endured a lot and THAT is why he can be such a good person. Sure it isn't a rule of thumb thing, but I can talk out of personal experience, I was bullied by a really LONG time, and the only thing I don't want is for any other individual to suffer this bullshit. So on that sense I can understand why Ikki is a good person. Most other shounen heroes don't have that background really. They are optimist, positive, simple-minded, and insert whatever other positive or funny trait you can think of, all WITHOUT reason. For example Kamijou Touma is a goody guy, for basically no reason, he just is. This guy from Shoukugeki (I've barely read about him so take my head off if I'm wrong), is also friendly guy. And so forth...... The fact we have background of him that explains his personality is ANOTHER big plus over all the generic "shounen" around. Sure there may be some things that may be repetitive and that I may get to appreciate later, but so far as I've seen, a lot of annoying cliches have been downright destroyed, with explanation and sense and GOD it really, really SELLS well with me. The fight at the end of Vol 3 will be against another character. And overall, Ikki's fights are "asspull". But as I've said, it doesn't bother me very much. Because, I'm more interesting in his character development. For that, I like the LN vol 3 and I hope SL will succeed in adapting his feelings at one particular scene. Finally, my point concerning the shounen side is, because I know in advance, that at the end all will be fine and that's why I like this serie. |
Gymkata said: Am I the only one who hopes Ikki gets his ass owned by the Sword Eater? Let's just say that Kuraudo's innate ability will demonstrate how Itou Shura has its limitations and that using it does not always mean an automatic win. |
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animefan8800 said: Sigh...and now Ikki will help her, and she'll probably fall for him and Stella will get jealous and I don't really want any of that. Heh. You'll be surprised by the reactions when the subject of marriage comes up :p |
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