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| THIS IS AN ANIME ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS THE MANGA BEYOND THIS EPISODE. ---------------------------------------- Damn it, they branded Rinka with one of those criminal marks. What the hell..just because she has ESP powers. Technically, she doesn't even have that anymore. Minami returns to that island while Peggy is still captured :/ They didn't go light on this episode. RIP all those people. Yeah, definitely not one of those pleasant episodes.. |
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| That was a sad past. Now we know why the professor is doing this. |
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| well it was nice to see why that guy was so thirsty for revenge. And I get it. There was not enough rinka-san in this episode. :/ ahhh cannot wait for the next episode. |
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| That was quite an amazing episode. Loved Professor's past. He just got screwed and stabbed in the back by his higher ups. No wonder he wants revenge. The people he dealt with were all Bastards! The Seira death scene was so sad :( Loving Prof as an antagonist more and more! |
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| Well I must say this is the first time for me that the content made up for the fact that it was rushed. The backstory was interesting and a good watch. I genuinely like the villain now. He isn't just a magneto rip off anymore. Still dunno how he justifies killing innocents though. I guess I'll just chalk it up as "He's insane now" and leave it at that. lol 4/5, loses a point because still rushed but it wasn't as noticeable as it was in previous episodes. |
| No wonder the professor is so mad. So he is an antihero, I just feel bad he is using his daughter and killing so many innocent people. Anyway, despite all the innocent people he is killing, I kind of want him to get his revenge. I get the feeling that maybe who controls that ESP prison is part of the guys the professor is trying to get revenge on, or at least I wish they are and they get what they deserve from the professor as well. |
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| Good episode. I think the best so far. Professor's past is very well written. Wow, the Ark of the Covenant, what a motif, I thought. I didn't expect that espers' power comes from stone tablets contains Ten Commandements. And so, probably Middle East, some want-power warlord-general, Japanese goverment's scheming, war... Further hsitory of Professor and his resentment... Great episode. But is very interesting who is this Japanese goverment guy that took one stone tablet. Look forward for next episode and climax. |
jose21 said: No wonder the professor is so mad. So he is an antihero, I just feel bad he is using his daughter and killing so many innocent people. Anyway, despite all the innocent people he is killing, I kind of want him to get his revenge. +1 My thoughts exactly. |
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DejWoSWK said: Another predictable episode but at least it made me want to rewatch Indiana Jones. When they were opening the ark I thought of Indiana Jones and how all people are going to die... Well it kind of worked here too with some lag. And these Japanese people... Finding the ark and the ten commandments and not even really caring when one breaks... Pretty incredible how they even managed to keep such an enormous find a secret without killing all of immediately. |
| Wow, I regret my words from my previous episode thoughts on how it was so bad, but this episode, was phenomenon then the previous ones. It's like the professor is the anti-hero on the show, and his goals was explained thoroughly. Damn his backstory was so tragic, good thing he got his revenge. But he still continues with his goals. IDK if should be rooting for the villains now, or heroes trying to stop the Professors plan, but I can't wait to see what the last two episodes will look like. |
| Aww that backstory :( |
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| Finally we know about their backstory! Now I don't hate that guy as much as I used to, but I still think that he isn't doing the right thing. |
| ...Am I the only one who thinks that this anime is pretty...bad? |
SirloinDrop said: ...Am I the only one who thinks that this anime is pretty...bad? same I have no idea how Rinka and friends are going to topple the extremely powerful Professor and his cronies at this point. I mean what can they do that's short of a colossal ass-yoink at this point? And in 2 episodes no less |
gedataFeb 8, 2015 2:02 PM
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| I really loved the professor's backstory. Looking forward to next week. |
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| Nothing quite says "I want to avenge my sweet, loving wife who was killed by murderous amoral assholes" like murdering a school full of innocent children. |
gedata said: SirloinDrop said: ...Am I the only one who thinks that this anime is pretty...bad? same I have no idea how Rinka and friends are going to topple the extremely pwoeful Professor and his cronies at this point. I mean what can they do that's short of a colossal ass-yoink at this point? And in 2 episodes no less That's not my problem with it. The sloppy animation, the characters most of the time, the... "romance" between Rinka and what's-his-name... I don't know, everything feels like it COULD be good but... maybe the animation studio just didn't care, I haven't read the manga, so I can't know who's to blame, but as it is I can't say that watching this is worth the while. |
gedata said: SirloinDrop said: ...Am I the only one who thinks that this anime is pretty...bad? same I have no idea how Rinka and friends are going to topple the extremely pwoeful Professor and his cronies at this point. I mean what can they do that's short of a colossal ass-yoink at this point? And in 2 episodes no less Never underestimate the power of friendship and a well-timed speech about perseverance and determination. |
"May those who accept their fate be granted happiness." "May those who defy their fate be granted glory." |
| The professos backstory has now clear up most of my confusion and it made this episode very interesting! Rinka walks around depressed and gets captured without even seeing them surround her (come on Rinka, really...) Asuma is stillllll trapped on that island Overall, great episode, looking forward to the next one! |
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xchee said: gedata said: same I have no idea how Rinka and friends are going to topple the extremely pwoeful Professor and his cronies at this point. I mean what can they do that's short of a colossal ass-yoink at this point? And in 2 episodes no less Never underestimate the power of friendship and a well-timed speech about perseverance and determination. Power of friendship is overused and crap imo, next two episodes probably wont even wrap to the beginning either. |
| episode was decent, but last episode ruined pretty much the entire series. unless rinka gets pumped full of several of these fish, just getting her power back won't suddenly make her strong enough to fight anyone, with additional training ok maybe, but not stuck in a prison without her power |
| Professor past was sad. Always the healers to die T__________T |
| I'm glad because this is one of the few times that I truly find an antagonist's backstory to be reasonably dramatic. It's a valid reason and not some random thought for why an antagonist should be antagonizing, but aw man, those feels with Seira, gosh darn it, I liked her and Kyotaro's parents... I might actually want the Professor to get his revenge before Rinka comes back Kinda sad that there wasn't more Rinka this episode but oh well, two episodes to go~ I might just read the manga too XD |
 "If I don't have to do it, I won't. If I have to do it, I'll make it quick."- Oreki Houtarou |
| The protagonists are not going well in recent episodes, I want to see how they will escape from this situation, after all the anime is in the final stretch .. |
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| What a nice backstory from the Professor. That is a kind of back story I want from antagonists. Man, I hope Rinka will do something in the next episode. I think the last two episodes will be rushed or I may be wrong :/ |
| The world shall know the truth soon. |
| That was actually some really nice, sad backstory for the professor. That part when his wife healed him but couldn't get to the wrinkles was especially strong. |
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| Another bleh episode. The show is just slowly tanking. It started off so good, and now i have to force myself to watch each episode. What a let down. Moridin17 said: Nothing quite says "I want to avenge my sweet, loving wife who was killed by murderous amoral assholes" like murdering a school full of innocent children. Exactly what I'm thinking. I'm so disappointed in this show. |
| Be sure to message me if you quoted me and want me to respond! Just give me a link to the forum, because usually I leave my comment, then leave the forum. |
| No. This show started off as a total shiet, but now it's quite interesting at least (I don't why tho) 8/10 episode, one of the best from ESP |
| An anti-hero is a protagonist who lacks the attributes that make a heroic figure, as nobility of mind and spirit, a life or attitude marked by action or purpose, and the like. The professor is not an anti-hero, in fact I would not even call him an anti-villain. Yes his backstory is depressing but his current actions completely supersede his backstory. Yes it's painful that he lost his wife and friends, while being betrayed by his country. So I am okay with him getting revenge on the people who betrayed him and his team, but not killing a massive amount of innocent people who had nothing to do with it. However, turning your daughter into a monster, and recruiting psychopaths with the intent of murdering all non-espers in order to form some new order to justify your obvious god complex is complete unjustifiable bull shit. |
| well so that's why the professor is doing all this |
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gedata said: SirloinDrop said: ...Am I the only one who thinks that this anime is pretty...bad? same I have no idea how Rinka and friends are going to topple the extremely pwoeful Professor and his cronies at this point. I mean what can they do that's short of a colossal ass-yoink at this point? And in 2 episodes no less This is anime, you're always an ep or so away from a ridiculous asspull in an anime as bad as this. |
| They need to rescue peggy. He is the star of the show. Great episode!!! |
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| well finally we got some backstory on the professor... however this is pretty bad, comparing with ga-rei zero |
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| Good episode, nice flashback giving the villains motives. |
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Lol the professor summons Titans!  It was an OK episode but it was a bit too predictable. Rinka get stronger girl, get some new powers. |
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| I used to like Professor since the start of the first episode... now that we know his motive, he is exactly my favorite character of the series. A great anti-hero. That was so tragic. I kind of root to him now to get his sweet revenge to the higher ups who killed his colleagues. |
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Fiji said: I used to like Professor since the start of the first episode... now that we know his motive, he is exactly my favorite character of the series. A great anti-hero. That was so tragic. I kind of root to him now to get his sweet revenge to the higher ups who killed his colleagues. What? Facepalm. I don't think he fits the description of an anti-hero. Sure, he tries to fight against the "evil council" but that doesn't excuse what he did. He could have achieved his goals without purposely going to kill indiscriminately. |
bla bla bla The endless debate between fans and haters. At one point, after spending a lot of time on MAL, you just realize it's totally pointless.Niko-kun said: On MAL, everyone who has used the lame rating system becomes a critic and an intellectual by default, haven't you heard? |
wakka9ca said: Fiji said: I used to like Professor since the start of the first episode... now that we know his motive, he is exactly my favorite character of the series. A great anti-hero. That was so tragic. I kind of root to him now to get his sweet revenge to the higher ups who killed his colleagues. What? Facepalm. I don't think he fits the description of an anti-hero. Sure, he tries to fight against the "evil council" but that doesn't excuse what he did. He could have achieved his goals without purposely going to kill indiscriminately. Understandable characters with reasonable motives? What do you think this is, a good anime? |
| I completely understand the Professors reasons for doing all this. Can't trust people, even the higher-ups. I feel bad for Kyoutarou's parent and for the Professor's wife. They should receive the justice they deserve. That 'ringleader' the professor was talking about boosted my curiosity. |
| This episode was so great. Liked the professor's backstory. The anime deserve much more than 7.09 |
| Wasn't too bad. Some feels this episode here and there. Poor Peggy though, can't stand having him locked up like that; Peggy is too awesome to be locked up. One of the better episodes, and the first good one in a while. Still rushed but whatever. 4/5 |
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| So finally some backstory, anime seemed way to blank without it. |
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