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Dec 12, 2014 10:19 PM

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wow his back story was a LOT more complicated then just "villain playing the hero until he gets corrupted and switches sides" He was forced to switch sides. He didn't even know Mendoza killed Anna... I feel really bad for that guy.

Next episode look like its gonna be REALLY tough on Leon...
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Dec 12, 2014 10:54 PM
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Man that was sad. I shed a few tears starting from when German's sword hit Bernardo and German proceeded to basically hug him and they both fall to the ground. I mean it's obvious that Bernardo was really important to German, but you can actually feel it in that moment. It was a well done scene. It's really sad that Bernardo began to think that humans aren't worth protecting (well not all), but in the situation he was in, I can see how one would lose hope in humanity. And of all people he had to meet at that time, he met Mendoza...ugh. I'm glad though that at least he was able to regain his old self back in his last moments. And poor German, it hurts a lot to have your best friend die in your arms.
Dec 12, 2014 11:48 PM

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Art/Animation: For the most part I have no complaints, had some cool visual effects, some awesome designs and some kickass fight choreography. All I will say is occasionally the CG made it a bit difficult to tell what was going on, only when the horses were involved though, that's it.

Sound: Fantastic as usual.

Story+Characters:
Bernardo's flashback was great. I love the conflict between humans and makai knights, how humans are so ignorant that they attack makai knights but it's because of that ignorance that they must be protected. I'd probably feel the need to kill them as well in Bernardo's situation. Especially after seeing an innocent woman get shot in the head for no reason.

The fight between Bernardo and German was great and while the ending seemed a bit rushed, I did get a tear in my eye when Bernardo died. Being a Makai knight kinda sucks... you have to protect people who want to kill you and view you as demons of sorts. It was the first time we saw German seem vulnerable too, crying over his lost friend and clearly crying over Anna as well.

So Mendoza is summoning a giant Horror to... pretty much eradicate humanity? Okay then. I did find it odd how Leon and Alfonso were just standing there but maybe the barrier is not just over Mendoza but is also over the portal as well? Idunno, either way, seems like next week is gonna be good.
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Dec 13, 2014 7:09 AM
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question: How come Bernado and his sword disappear? Did Mendoza turn him into a horror? N yh great ep
Dec 13, 2014 3:44 PM

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Good episode but the series keeps on getting more and more boring for some reason.I hope they won't drag it too far...
Dec 14, 2014 3:14 PM

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Interesting story about Bernardo. Also his battle with Roberto was great! Recording their lifes together in the past with Anna, was very awesome!
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Dec 17, 2014 8:10 AM
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Breaz said:
Good episode but the series keeps on getting more and more boring for some reason.I hope they won't drag it too far...

Agreed, aside from the first episode and the spooky one in the forest village I'm not feeling it. It had an interesting premise, but the writing, direction and animation quality is simply not up to par for the most part. I'm happy that others can get teary-eyed at this episode but I find myself not caring for some reason, and I felt the same way when the prince's mentor died. On top of that I find it too slowly paced. Might drop this soon.
Dec 20, 2014 3:49 AM

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Episode marked by a short but very intense fighting.
Not bad even the foundations for the next fight.
Narration without flaws, bleak and brilliant at the same time.
Plot that moves well, but some things need to be thorough.
Drawings and excellent animations.
An anime that has to be counted among the best of this fall season 2014!

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Why is this show so unpopular? wtf is wrong with this world


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Dec 25, 2014 3:44 AM

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Once again, the fights are rushed and come to an end so quickly.. as of now, Leon and Alphonso are way too weak and immature to defeat that horror let alone Mendoza.. I sense the end of an arc in the next episode, unless something even more monumental happens.. o.O

Also, 'Go get scolded by Anna. You big fool' :'( Sad..
Jan 21, 2015 5:19 AM

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Looks like Bernardo was being controlled by Mendoza >:(
Jan 6, 2016 2:42 PM

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leon and alfonso are probably gonna get their asses kicked next episode.
Definitely. Hence the second cour.
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Aug 12, 2017 8:26 PM

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Fuzakeru na.
Dat flashback.
Dat arm.
Oh shit! Dat headshot.
Dat drill.
Dat death.
Dat ending!
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Nice action! The pace is fast tho.
Jul 10, 2019 1:23 AM

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"My drill is the drill that..." oops wrong anime

So this is the end of Bernando, pretty tragic



Oct 29, 2019 9:10 AM

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So Bernardo was just a naïve bastard who fell for Mendoza's swaying words, I thought his deflection was more than that.

Battle between Bernardo and German was really epic. I actually felt remorse for Bernardo's death!
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Feb 25, 2021 2:12 PM
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How did dude not know that Anna died? Actually kind of sad at the end there. And I get his anger towards "humans". But being a pawn of nutso Mendoza is just pathetic

anyways, this giant horror being pulled through is going to be a overly ridiculous and I probably won't like it. This feels like the final boss battle, but already? We're only halfway through
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HagePotPotato said:
How did dude not know that Anna died? Actually kind of sad at the end there. And I get his anger towards "humans". But being a pawn of nutso Mendoza is just pathetic

anyways, this giant horror being pulled through is going to be a overly ridiculous and I probably won't like it. This feels like the final boss battle, but already? We're only halfway through


near death he hallucinated the time they were running from the guards time bit before he became dark makai knight


if final boss is 2early it means there is a twist bigger surprise coming

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