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| Really wish that Ikki would have done some major damage to Kirihara. Cutting a millimeter in front of his face and him fainting isn't really a win to me. That's just scared to death. Lots of anime where the MC has to face a bully character and doesn't hurt him after they hurt the MC is pretty common. Good episode regardless and I'm glad Ikki confessed this early. |
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| What a fucking fantastic episode. The emotions were high on this one too. Seeing that piece of shit begging for his life was just fantastic, he deserved that shit. Still preferred him being seriously hit though, but whatever. That fight was amazing. Seeing Ikki getting shot at and ridiculed at was just plain awful. Fight proved all those faggots wrong, lmao. And the ship is real! |
ReverberateOct 24, 2015 3:11 PM
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| The fight was pretty cool. Nothing else to say really. |
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| This episode was amazing, the adaptation was good. Now just waiting for the next. |
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| Good fight the episode is getting better. |
| Well... like every anime, Ikki got stronger in seconds by the power of nakama! In this case his lover. It was a great episode, Ikki put the annoying guy in his place. Although I'd love to see Ikki at least slash him or stab. Hee... Alice x Shizuku is a thing? T_T I actually like the Alice and that journalist combination. I'd say they make a better pairing lol. |
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| Dat confession doh!!! |
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GileonFletcher said: They forgot to mention that healing capsule is really advanced here. It can even repair hacked arm.skudoops said: Thought this was a school? Why would they let you kill each other? How could this dude even move with holes all over his body anyway? Made a comment earlier about how morbid the anime is in that sense, same goes for Asterisk. It's one thing when it's a historical anime with armies, but another with people going to school and basically fighting each other to the death for entertainment. It's not the same as signing a waiver before skydiving saying you understand the risk involved... your opponent in these battles could kill you if they chose to. Glad someone else agrees with me. Since it's magic something or another, I'm assuming they weren't holes straight through his body, but it is odd that the arrows just kind of disappear on impact... guess that's just how the magic works. |
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| EPIC !!!!!!!!!!! Ikki was a BAD@SS Dat kiss <3333 |
| Holy shit, best episode of Rakudai yet! I was curious to see why light novel readers were so hyped for this episode and I completely understand why now. The fight between Ikki vs Kirihara was awesome. Ikki was so nervous to begin with and got hurt everywhere on his body. The entire crowd was chanting 'worst one' which really pissed off Stella. Stella ended up yelling some very encouraging words to Ikki which was amazing, I love Stella so much. By the power of LOVE, Ikki pulled through. His perfect vision made him able to beat KIrihara. Kirihara was pretty much in tears by the end of the fight and Ikki missed him by a few millimeters; what a complete badass. The OST made it really intense. The animation was pretty good too. That last scene was so cute though. Oh my god, Ikki confessed to Stella and Stella accepted it. They're pretty much a couple now, and we're not even halfway through the anime yet! That kiss on Ikki's face. <3 Stella's so hot, cute and pretty and Ikki's not a dense MC, thank you anime gods! Damn, I love this anime. I can't wait for the next episodes; Stella x Ikki forever. 5/5 |
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| Anime creators REALLY need to fix their portrayal of crowds...I don't like to believe that crowds love to snide over someone on stage, just because the obviously pathetic asshole is calling for it to be inflicted upon his opponent. Maybe its just me being overly optimistic, but I don't think crowds are THAT stupid to not see who the real asshole and loser is during this fight. Not to mention the lack of screen time for crowd reaction AFTER the battle...Those who screen along with the crowd are the true cowards. |
NaChiKyoTsuki97Oct 24, 2015 5:32 PM
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| It kinda makes me sad that they toned down how graphic it was. In the manga, there were arrows impaled on and through Ikki's body. Also, the confession wasn't as cute as it was in the manga. Great episode! They added a hunter-theme to Kirihara's power, which is kinda neat. Yoshitsugu Matsuoka's voice acting was amazing and I swear I heard a Joker laugh at some point in the fight. |
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NaChiKyoTsuki97 said: Not really, It's pretty true to life because the good people don't shout to defend the person so all you can hear are the insults.Anime creators REALLY need to fix their portrayal of crowds...I don't like to believe that crowds love to snide over someone on stage, just because the obviously pathetic asshole is calling for it to be inflicted upon his opponent. Maybe its just me being overly optimistic, but I don't think crowds are THAT stupid to not see who the real asshole and loser is during this fight. |
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NaChiKyoTsuki97 said: Anime creators REALLY need to fix their portrayal of crowds...I don't like to believe that crowds love to snide over someone on stage, just because the obviously pathetic asshole is calling for it to be inflicted upon his opponent. Maybe its just me being overly optimistic, but I don't think crowds are THAT stupid to not see who the real asshole and loser is during this fight. Seems like these kinds of school are locus for power-struggle, so naturally the ones who think that they're stronger would beat down on someone like Ikki who's the bottom in terms of ranks. Also, it's just like any competitive sport. You root for one team and you bash the other on occasion. |
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| Wasn't sure whether or not I was sold on this show, especially after that episode 2, but I am now! Stella was amazing this episode. Her VA really did a fantastic job during her shouting in the arena. You really felt the emotion there. The fight against Kirihara was awesome. Fuck that annoying douchebag, was satisfying to see him get his. I continue to enjoy this shows stylization with the gore. The backdrops and world and colouring used are just beautiful, especially outdoors. Lastly, that confession scene was done *perfectly*. Silver Link nailed it. I really appreciate that they went with "liking" one another instead of immediately jumping to "love". I adore the peck on the cheek too instead of lip-locking off the bat. It actually came off as a reasonably progressing relationship. Very mature considering this is an ecchi. Been dying for a proper relationship since SAO, and Rakudai is delivering in spades. Definitely best episode to date though, it made me a believer. Looking forward to next week! |
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| God I'm so glad he wiped the smug fucking look on that guys face. Should've at least given him a bigger flesh wound Ikki. Damn this show doesn't pal around on the romance. Episode 4 "I love you". God give me more now. |
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| I think i would have enjoyed this far more if it wasn't over hyped like it was second coming,when i checked it out last week in the manga i was like yeah that was a decent fight hopefully silver link delivers. with that said it was a good episode surprised about the confession guess that was the main reason that this is set apart from the "others" |
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NaChiKyoTsuki97 said: It happens in the LN and manga so it's not really the "anime creators" fault.Anime creators REALLY need to fix their portrayal of crowds...I don't like to believe that crowds love to snide over someone on stage, just because the obviously pathetic asshole is calling for it to be inflicted upon his opponent. Maybe its just me being overly optimistic, but I don't think crowds are THAT stupid to not see who the real asshole and loser is during this fight. Not to mention the lack of screen time for crowd reaction AFTER the battle...Those who screen along with the crowd are the true cowards. |
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| A prime example of mob mentality. If I were Stella, I'd give everyone in the audience 3rd degree burns. As for Ikki, I was hoping he'd really kill that piece of shit...or at least stab him in the dick. |
Milky_way1886 said: silver link is known for amazing animation wtf u talking boutFkn awesome ep. Holy fuck, the animation is also really effin good. Didn't rly expect that from silver link tbh |
| I couldn't but alt+f4 after he didn't deal the killing blow. I don't know what I expected from a generic shit |
| WOOOOOOOOOOO THE SOUNDTRACK MAKES THE ACTION SO DAMN HYPE. The first half was again just okay, but then everything got awesome in the second half, and I'm not one to usually be impressed by mere action. I don't even know if the action was actually that good, but it was hype af regardless. That last scene had me grinning like an idiot. Awwwww. <3 I'm glad the romance is developing so early. |
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| Is it just me or did the number of favourites for Stella just increase by a ton after this episode? |
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| Besides getting another awesome fight, Ikki & Stella's continuous relationship development is doing wonders for this show. Heck, even the imouto might get her on ship going with Alice-kun. I'm actually looking forward to this show every week now. |
Wow great job by Silver Link! Doing a hell of a job with the adaptation. Great balance between action, comedy, drama, and even romance. Best episode of the season IMO... Beautiful... |
NaChiKyoTsuki97 said: Anime creators REALLY need to fix their portrayal of crowds...I don't like to believe that crowds love to snide over someone on stage, just because the obviously pathetic asshole is calling for it to be inflicted upon his opponent. Maybe its just me being overly optimistic, but I don't think crowds are THAT stupid to not see who the real asshole and loser is during this fight. Not to mention the lack of screen time for crowd reaction AFTER the battle...Those who screen along with the crowd are the true cowards. If you visited any highschool or college in last 20 years, you would know that the behavior of the crowd is pretty much 99% accurate to the real life. Especially for a meritocratic school that seems to rely on segregation and elitism(and apparently nobility bias till end of previous year) |
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| This is so rushed that it could beat the Olympics.... My emotions of this episode is jumping from place to place due to the pace :/ Still good episode. I like how this show don't beat around the bush and they start dating already. |
CookingPriest said: NaChiKyoTsuki97 said: [/spoiler][spoiler]Anime creators REALLY need to fix their portrayal of crowds...I don't like to believe that crowds love to snide over someone on stage, just because the obviously pathetic asshole is calling for it to be inflicted upon his opponent. Maybe its just me being overly optimistic, but I don't think crowds are THAT stupid to not see who the real asshole and loser is during this fight. Not to mention the lack of screen time for crowd reaction AFTER the battle...Those who screen along with the crowd are the true cowards. If you visited any highschool or college in last 20 years, you would know that the behavior of the crowd is pretty much 99% accurate to the real life. Especially for a meritocratic school that seems to rely on segregation and elitism(and apparently nobility bias till end of previous year) Yep, it's mob mentality. If you've been to any sporting events you know what I mean. It's like a freaking virus. |
| how did the MC survive that arrow in the "organs" which looked it hit his heart... |
Valaskjalf said: The brain is the most important organ, the rest are not. xDDD I believe it was his guts that got hit, not his heart so he can still live. xDDhow did the MC survive that arrow in the "organs" which looked it hit his heart... |
This episode was so freaking awesome! This anime is definitely worth the watch it is so good now, I'm glad I kept watching this anime. The last scene with them basically admitting they loved each was cute <3  |
| being nervous before battle, the battle, the confession, this anime mc is enjoyable to watch |
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| Awesome episode. Great fight, glad that bastard got taken out. The ending was so sweet with the confession, didn't expect that. They make such a good couple~ |
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| This episode was fantastic, for one single reason: character development-interaction, that leads to a romantic ending. GREAT, GOOD, AT LAST A SERIES THAT DOES NOT TAKE THAT LONG TO GO INTO MAKING A COUPLE. I like the fact this series established the couple quick and naturally, ergo without rushing it or forcing it, just as it needed to be and I'm freaking happy for it, for those two are fantastic together. I loved every second of Stella putting that nasty crowd into their place. Kurihara was a total asshat, that miserable fuck deserved a better beating, but the fact he got defeated by the person he so much humilliated (arguably leaving himself a sore loser by begging for mercy) and having his life almost taken, will probably put some screws back into his twisted head. At the very least if he isn't cured he will know he can't mess with Ikki so that's a plus. Gotta love the fact Matsuoka was used in something else other than a hero or a lead, but a bastard that is totally hateable. Anyway 10/5. |
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SalemWitch said: GOD THAT WAS FUCKING AWESOME. Now if only Rakudai had Asterisk's budget... can you imagine how much more awesome the fight would have been. BEYOND AWESOME THAT'S WHAT ...you are kidding right? Did u perhaps spell that backwards? You can't even begin to compare the quality silver link is putting on Rakudai with Asterisk, what are you smoking? |
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| Pretty nice episode, definitely redeeming itself. |
| This show is just so predictable, cliche and corny but for some reason I am loving it haha I guess the pairing of Stella and Ikki is what makes the show really enjoyable. |
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block100 said: Oh damn, didn't expect a confession this early. Loved this episode, he kicked some ass. And don't forget about the last battle scene, I is amazing |
Yhneiil said: Oh, and where do you live, Heaven? You will NEVER see a crowd around anything other than some sort of conflict. They love it!CookingPriest said: If you visited any highschool or college in last 20 years, you would know that the behavior of the crowd is pretty much 99% accurate to the real life. Especially for a meritocratic school that seems to rely on segregation and elitism(and apparently nobility bias till end of previous year) really? you must live in a terrible place or you are just exaggerating. From where I live, people actually have this thing called conscience and people who openly bully someone would be looked down upon. I won't deny that there are exceptions but majority of it are just subtle laughter. |
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Mentar said: animefan8800 said: Stella's got quite a pair on her...and her lungs ain't bad either. :D It was sweet how she saved Ikki, and their mutual confession, but not even a mouth to mouth kiss? Underwhelming a bit I'd say. You do realize that this is ep4? :) Patience, young Padawan! This is not the conclusion of the relationship story. NeoAnkara said: animefan8800 said: There are time for that. And I can assure you that when the time come it will deliver.Stella's got quite a pair on her...and her lungs ain't bad either. :D It was sweet how she saved Ikki, and their mutual confession, but not even a mouth to mouth kiss? Underwhelming a bit I'd say. Heh, ok you two. I was just figurin' given all the hype this episode got that we'd get a mouth to mouth kiss. I mean it's not like that's something that needs to be saved for the end. Their relationship could still develop more after, plenty more. I'll wait and look forward to it I guess. :D |
| BTW, I don't like the ending song because it's too dark. I just realized it after this episode ended because the mood changed too quick from the story to the Ending. |
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| OMFG! THIS IS WHAT I'M ALL ABOUT! IKKI X STELLA ALL THE FUCKING WAY! Fight scene was amazingly animated! Love the way Matsuoka voiced that Kirihara guy making him sound like such an asshole and pussy at the end. This anime is amazing! |
| Now with the big reveal out of the way, well I can't really say in good faith that Rakudai anime will be anything at all groundbreaking in terms of plot and action. If you're still here and expecting the anime to blow you away in storytelling, well who knows it may do just that for you. But let me just say that if you have no interest in the Ikki/Stella dynamic then the experience will most likely be par at best for you. If you want to see how Ikki and Stella will develop from this point on then I can say with certainty that you will not be disappointed. If you don't care at all about their relationship, then you are most likely better off dropping the anime at this point. While still worth your time investment in my opinion, it just won't be the same if you don't have any interest in Ikki and Stella. Oh and the hype did live up to my expectations even knowing full well the events that were about to transpire. Silver Link did a magnificent job with adapting this part of the novel even though I think that Stella's outburst to Ikki's recovery could have used several more seconds to build up tension. Other than that and the fanservice that comes with the territory, this is the episode we've been waiting for. |
ixarising said: Valaskjalf said: how did the MC survive that arrow in the "organs" which looked it hit his heart... http://www.ittoshura.com/character/chara_kirihara.jpg Offense- E Defense- D Mana Quantity - D Mana Control - B Physical Ability - D Luck - B As you can see Kirihara's offense isn't his best trait. Ikki also used Ittou Shura, which is basically "steroid mode", right after that. |
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