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Feb 23, 2018 9:30 AM
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That Shiori girl always stood out to me as an oddball character in the show. At least we see a little bit more about her past this episode and relationship with her brother. It seems the two were rather close back then.

Sigh, I wish they give less TV time for Yuka. By far the most annoying character in this show imo.

Not sure how I think of Shiori in this show. She seems kinda mysterious tbh but the one that stand out even more is Methode.
Feb 23, 2018 10:35 AM
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Wow Yuka's comment was pretty blunt there. It makes sense that the creators will be desperately searching for the Lacia and her sisters and even more so after the events. Interesting that one of them had returned though. To think that they will send one of Lacia's sisters to hunt the sisters though. After the breakout i really doubt that they intended to come back though. Ryou is still looking for ways to separate Lacia and Arato it seems. Methode appearing in front of Shiori was a surprise as was her words. Her proposal though sure was bold. Interesting episode and i like how Shiori is getting some development as the main plot progresses.

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Feb 23, 2018 11:03 AM
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Shiori in a tough place on who to marry. She clearly likes Arato. Methode is an interesting hIE considering she has more than one owner. It's quite possible Shiori will accept her proposal.
Feb 23, 2018 11:08 AM
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Real talk. In an age where there are sentient androids, what was that monitor at the beginning
Feb 23, 2018 11:39 AM
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Worst episode of the show so far. Way too much focus on this Shiori person, who as a character was so notable that I do not even remember her existing until this episode, even though she's apparently friends with Arato's annoying and currently-worthless little sister (seriously, what is her actual purpose in this show, especially when she's getting so much screentime?). The fact that I didn't know Shiori even existed meant that I couldn't care less when they briefly went over her backstory and her relationship with Ryou, or about her dilemma about the forced marriage situation; also, having her like Arato when we haven't seen them interact one (unless I somehow missed an interaction between them) is kinda annoying and also kinda pointless. Also, I know they need to convey lots of information at times, but did they even TRY to be clever with the exposition, as it was entirely lacking subtlety throughout the episode: they may as well have just stared at the camera and broke the fourth wall for the exposition, with how lazily it was done.

Methode is a bit more interesting, but she wasn't enough to save this from being an utterly terrible episode from start to finish.
Feb 23, 2018 11:59 AM
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So, infodump lovers, how is your day? Many -logs, little action except eating and fooding. I like Methode, I hope she has a sister named Cathode.

Yep, annoying sister is getting too much screen-time, but Shiori is good, she might have a place to play and fill her role. She likes Arato, but that bastard chose a robot named Lacia and Lacia, together Arato goes date after date, so Shiori gets envious, get furious, gets angry and eventually she will announce that HIEs are evil, must ban them, because they steal my boy! To do fulfill her agenda she needs Methode's help... Just kidding.

Background music is good and the next episode title is...
Feb 23, 2018 1:17 PM
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I'm not sure how I feel about Shiori lowkey liking Arato. It kinda doesn't really feel right. But then again, isn't Arato the son of some big wig family as well? I'm shocked he's not a suitor for her. Anyways, Methode with that glorious Sora Amamiya voice. Yum.

That next episode title tho....
Don't believe the hype.
Feb 23, 2018 1:22 PM
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The title of the next episode is... interesting for sure.
Feb 23, 2018 1:30 PM
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An ok episode i guess and in the preview we saw Lacia and Methode in some ragged outfit, with this show i wouldn't be surprise if somehow they make an excuse and force them to take part in some girl on girl action movie... then the title of the next episode will make sense! ╭☞( ͡~ ͜ʖ ͡°)╭☞
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Feb 23, 2018 2:46 PM

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This is like Sakurada Reset last year, started slow, people dropping it and by the end of its run was one of the best anime from last year, it delivered in the 2nd cour. I hope its going to be same for Beatless.
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Feb 23, 2018 3:04 PM

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boy meets pornography. Now that’s something I can stick around with.
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Feb 23, 2018 3:51 PM

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I feel as though I need to reassess my life...
Oh. But don't get me started on why the hell episode 7 is next, this Shi* is confusing my life. FML!

Other than that, this episode was rather enjoyable in contrast to the previous; although there was heavy focus on Shiori (she didn't have this much presence in the previous episodes, it was too sudden). At least there was some development in this anime, ive gotten some an idea of the plot.

But if it is what I think it is, then it's not a great storyline -it's too fragmented and looks as if it could collapse within itself- let's just wait and see whether it has an appropriate way of filling these plot holes
They've already suggested that it is possible to create HiEs that do not conform to its laws so why was there a need to create the lacia classes in a way that it behaves like the run of the mill HIEs.. leaves asking whether or not there was a need for arato and co to create a story.
I know, I'm probably overthinking this, but this anime has given no premise for arato and co's worth; I'm not like others who'll threaten to drop this anime like it's anybody's business as I would prefer to see it through.
That was the biggest downfall, because it created the biggest disadvantage of allowing the HiEs to fall into the wrong hand... WTF. This is when they could've actually prevented such an occurrence by having their interface follow a general protocol -at the very least, if the were made to conform to HIE standards then they would've given this responsibility to a trusted individual
(The latter of which, they had probably already did... Which is why all this is happening)

However, it still feels a little irritating
Feb 23, 2018 4:46 PM

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ok, so now the story gets complicated. but my god, for a 25 episodes show to bounce from lacia walking and posing on the street to some hiE mind-games is pretty annoying
Feb 23, 2018 4:51 PM
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The show continues to develop any character other than Arato, and now it's Shiori's turn. Aside from a nice look at her backstory with Ryo, Shiori faces the mysterious Methode, who puts her in a difficult position regarding her future. The episode also introduces several other characters that might be related or perhaps even the cause behind Lacia and her sisters' escape from their research lab. Yuka seems like a good character in theory and I enjoy her optimism, at least when compared to her bland brother, but for the most part, she seems like she belongs in a completely different series. Even so this episode provides good reasons to keep watching the series.
Feb 23, 2018 5:02 PM

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well comparing to the previous episodes i see a decent improvement, its at least watchable now
Feb 23, 2018 5:50 PM

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Feb 23, 2018 7:39 PM
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Arato & Kengo has proved themmselves as the worst part of this show

The episode is suprisingly become more enjoyable because both of them hardly appear on screen
Feb 23, 2018 7:40 PM

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The best part of today's episode was the preview for next episode.
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Feb 23, 2018 8:05 PM

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I guess this was an alright episode. It just feels weird because we have this big focus on Shiori after 5 episodes of basically nothing with her. I honestly didn't even realize that she was the one they were talking about marrying off until that conversation in the car on the way to meet the potential brides. Dunno why we still get so much Yuka time.
Feb 23, 2018 8:56 PM

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mat619 said:
Arato & Kengo has proved themmselves as the worst part of this show

The episode is suprisingly become more enjoyable because both of them hardly appear on screen
truth though we got a fair share of the main imouto which in it's self is pretty awful

quite a bit of info sonic HIE is also planning some stuff on her own while this episode was surprisingly decent still salty about the recap ,like lets do a recap right before we dump way more shit to confuse you with
Feb 23, 2018 9:05 PM

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For some reason I didn't get a notification to discuss this episode even though this thread exists... When I added the episode I got the option of creating a forum post instead of the usual redirecting me to the poll by Stark. Something wrong?

This episode was slightly better than the previous ones. Interesting to see what Methode will do and what the girl will decide. Yuka was bratty and irritating as usual while Lacia and Endou didn't get the focus which is good actually. I liked this Management Team discussion and what goes on inside it. Nevertheless, still not enough to make me raise it higher than 5. Thankfully it didn't go to a 4 though...
Feb 23, 2018 9:40 PM

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Wait, isn't this supposed to be episode 6? I thought that recap last week was a separate Intermission thing.
Feb 23, 2018 9:42 PM

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Cmon, the ep 7 is on air the next week, someone knows the numbers? or at least how a recap works?
Feb 23, 2018 9:49 PM

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Wtf

Call the mods, I haven't watched this episode but pretty sure "episode 6" was a recap or is that episode recap? If not then change episode 6 to 5.5 and change this "7" to 6
Feb 24, 2018 1:12 AM

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That next episode title is....something.... ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
Feb 24, 2018 1:54 AM
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Wtf is happening with that next episode!?. The title i mean
Feb 24, 2018 2:54 AM

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I'm confused if this episode should be episode 6 or 7.

More focus on Shiori and his bro now. And she's having trouble with this political marriage stuff. I don't like that.
Feb 24, 2018 4:42 AM

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I'm confused if this episode should be episode 6 or 7.


It should be episode 6

But horriblesubs call it episode 7. This is going to be confusing !!
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Feb 24, 2018 5:43 AM

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The bait worked on Shiori.

I'm legitimately interested in the next episode.

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Feb 24, 2018 6:43 AM
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THIS IS AN ANIME ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS THE MANGA BEYOND THIS EPISODE.
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That Shiori girl always stood out to me as an oddball character in the show. At least we see a little bit more about her past this episode and relationship with her brother. It seems the two were rather close back then.

Sigh, I wish they give less TV time for Yuka. By far the most annoying character in this show imo.

Not sure how I think of Shiori in this show. She seems kinda mysterious tbh but the one that stand out even more is Methode.


The relationship between Shiori and her brother was a curious one for sure. I feel like before the change that her brother was held in higher awe than she was. I agree with you on Methode though. Though she has an owner it's like she's not restricted in her actions though as seen when she trying to get Shiori to be her owner as well. But its nice these two characters are getting some focus though.
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Feb 24, 2018 9:17 AM

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So things are getting pretty hyped with behind the scene meets. And damn what's with that next episode title?

Btw was that Kamiya Hiroshi as Watarai VA?
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Feb 24, 2018 12:36 PM
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Honestly, I still don't know what to think about this. Something seems so off and I simply can't put my finger on it. Also, the episodes seem to go by as if they were nothing and it fails to get me involved in the plot like at all. Even when they're explaining what this is all about like they did in this episode, it's just ... I don't know ... it does not engage me at all.

Yet I continue watching because the world's technology has some serious potential and I like Kouka and Methode. I still can't drop it. Really hesitate about it. I think it could really turn into something great. But basically I'm currently just watching for Kouka and Methode to be honest.
Feb 24, 2018 6:03 PM
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i hate anime, so any ep will be trash imo no matter what
Feb 24, 2018 9:46 PM

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I feel in the minority in that I have a pretty good handle on the timeline, the factions, and their goals?

METHODE tho, the new characters all have personality and motives attached to them (though we may not know what they are yet), bodybags like Arato and Kengo are super boring in comparison. She even has 3 outfits already. May seem like a small detail but when you have a character dress the same way for the entire series it gets bland. Even Shiori's attendant is caring and rational. Watarai is giving off hella creepy vibes though. And from the end of the episode, Saturnus might not have her head screwed on straight

Honestly aside from the doofy Yuka segments, this was a quite dialogue heavy episode, which I'm perfectly okay with (just my preference in show style). Most of it was useful too, without being overly secretive. Good amount of motive discussion and building on the clear split between the two pro-AI / anti-AI factions. Focusing on the societal philosophizing instead of Yuka whining and eating food will make this show a lot better.
Feb 24, 2018 11:12 PM
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Is Tsutsumi-san's seiyuu Hanazawa Kana?
Feb 26, 2018 12:54 AM

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Each HIE seemed so skilled I am still confused as to what their purpose is.. but I guess a little story development in the episode
Feb 26, 2018 2:52 AM

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Since Methode can have many owners, she's basically a slut!? lolz!
oh look at the title of the next episode! seems like a huge sales pitch! haha
4/5.


Feb 26, 2018 11:51 AM

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Ok seriously, who is the audience for this anime? I feel like the show doesn't know who it is trying to gear towards, and they are making so many odd choices when it comes to themes and characters. I don't know how much more I can watch this tbh.

I like the premise behind it along with the lore, but everything leading those things feels so off.
Feb 26, 2018 8:06 PM
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7=6...
Sure adding Amamiya & Hanazawa makes it better. Recognizing mc still baka, & back to triple imouto.
Shiori arranged marriage weird in that scifi future, feels bland but she might have more depth than the other imoutos.
Methode's interesting with multiple owners tho doesn't seem to make any sense.
Watarai could be the mastermind villain.
Feb 26, 2018 9:34 PM

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For a mindless little animal, she sure likes to criticize her owner brother.
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Feb 27, 2018 4:47 PM

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It's been 6 episodes and I still wish:

1. Yuka didn't exist as a character

2. They bother to explain what's going on with so many moving parts

Feb 28, 2018 1:54 PM
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Hello,

Shouldn't this be Episode 7 per se? The recap was episode 6. (Recaps and DVD extras are usually numbered like 5.5 though.)

Anyhow, the person (girl?) camping among the ruins at the very beginning of this episode appeared to have the same voice (seiyuu) as Shimarin from Yuru Camp anime. Is that true?
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Red haired female hIE = Kouka

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Ok so that hIE is Methode, she looks formidable as well.
Shiori likes Arato by the looks of it.
Methode just made things really interesting by her encounter with Shiori, multiple owners and the info about Watarai.
She is rather cunning, I wonder what her goal actually is.

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