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| HO-LY SHIT! I cannot believe the amount of hate Ichigo got after this episode. It seriously baffles me. People calling her selfish even! What she did was only logical... call me crazy, but I too would try to stop a friend from seeing someone that could POTENTIALLY KILL THEM. |
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| So Goro loves Ichigo, but Ichigo loves Hiro and Hiro loves 02 who... hates everyone? Still a better love story than twilight. |
| Ichigo and Hiro so sweet, JK |
| Ichigo sure knows how to stand up for herself and did exactly what she wanted to do. To be honest, she wasn't wrong. If your friend (who she's in love with, as she's mentioned) is in deadly danger being with a woman that's not entirely human and known for destroying her "stamen" wouldn't you want to save him at any cost? It sucked having to see Hiro call Zero Two a monster but it could've ended really badly otherwise and she knew that too. |
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| Ok; just the last episode, the show was going for an entirely different route, and then suddenly it turned into a dumpster on fire. What the hell is going on anymore? Just when I thought it couldn't get any worse with Ichigo's confession, Goro had to be present and hear it all, damn that was hard, and I can't help but point out how Ichigo's struggle to reach Hiro's mouth to kiss him despite her height is probably a play on how she is trying to reach something out of her reach. Hiro is probably listened to be with Zero Two. |
| Ichigo needs to learn to read the room (Give Hiro time to grieve or to get over Zero Two leaving). She needs to not be so serious all the time (if she was monitoring Zero Two while letting her visit Hiro maybe things wouldn't have gone as crazy as they did.). |
| Wow. I mean, wow. After what was the best episode of the show this might have been the worst. Takes everything that last episode establishes and pisses all over it like I thought it might. What a disgusting treatment of Hiro's character. Finally realizing who she was and now... bah. Then letting Ichigo stop him from realizing his screwup and not going after her. Can't imagine this getting any better now. All because of a forced misunderstanding leading to Hiro's stupid decision to throw Zero Two away and Ichigo's jealousy stopping him from fixing it. Dumb. |
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| zero two's voice acting was amazing in this episode, i felt her pain, her frustation, her longing, there was so much range, haruka tomatsu did a great job! lol mitsuru being a tsundere omg the animation of hiro's expression was SO wonky when ichigo was back hugging him & stopping him from going to chase after zero two also wtf @ ichigo i was just finally starting to warm up to her, guess not |
 ꕤ but i’ll probably remember over and over again you were there and everyone else was there — the day we all searched for just one thing ꕤ |
| This show is taking quite a dark turn.. But there's something that doesn't feel right. It feels more like an attempt to be deep and meaningful rather than really being that, just like a fanfiction. But that doesn't mean it's bad, just not as good as it could've been. I'm liking Zero Two's character, even though I feel like her becoming insane is a bit too forced, despite her story more or less explaining it. It probably once again has something to do with her not having gotten enough screentime before while at the same time being in a show believing itself to be super deep without really being that deep. A weird feeling. Plus, her behaviour when going crazy feels a bit too cliche... Actually, her entire character does. Not saying she's an archetype, not at all, just saying that the show is trying too hard to make me feel like she is a complex, unique character, while everything she is has been seen before. Not to mention how her change in attitude has been way too abrupt, without any warning sign, it just started to happen in episode 10 and now we're left with a character completely different from the one we were getting used to. And I don't understand, the show keeps insisting on how she managed to adjust herself to the team, but did she really ? I mean, the majority of her apparations in the first 9 episodes had her being quirky, over-the-top, sassy and disobedient while running after Hiro, all that before the others who didn't know how to react. Doesn't really feel like "adjust herself" to me... I still feel for her though, especially when she teared up when explaining to Ichigo she just wants to see "Darling". And the reason why I'm talking so much about the flaws in her writing is actually because she really could've become a character I'd love. She had everything to be one : a quirky, charismatic personality, a seemingly complex psychology, a backstory that explains her current behaviour, a lot of stuff that actually makes her endearing despite her flaws... But there's too much missing. And that's really, really frustrating. Maybe the 10 last episodes will redeem that ? I really hope so. Now for the rest : I know this episode provoked a wave of hatred towards Ichigo. And I can understand why. But I don't think she deserves it. Yes, her behaviour can be very annoying and yes, she hurt Zero Two and Hiro. But her decision is quite understanble. Zero Two is dangerous, no matter what are her reasons, she is deadly dangerous and she's especially dangerous towards Hiro. Ichigo doesn't even know her story, while she's been with Hiro for as long as she can remember. Of course she is worried, and of course she feels like the best thing to do is for Zero Two to leave. Why would she actually pay attention to Zero Two's feelings ? She's never been given any reason to do so, however she's been given a lot of reasons to do the opposite. Plus, remember that while she's the one who took the decision, everyone but Hiro agreed with it. And finally, when it comes to the last part... Zero Two went crazy and knocked out everyone but Ichigo, and she was going to do the same to her. Ichigo saw that, she was the last victim, she was conscious the whole time, she saw everything Zero Two did. How exactly is she supposed to believe she isn't someone extremely dangerous for Hiro, when even Hiro mentionned how monstrous her behaviour can be ? And remember that Ichigo is young and inexperienced in literally everything involving relationships. We can't blame her for being impulsive. I don't like Ichigo all that much, but seriously, she doesn't deserve all the hate she's getting. Now I wonder what will happen. The show, while being darker, went back to teen drama when it generally isn't where it really shines (and this episode proved it), but I still have some faith in it, it has some good ideas, it can still use them. |
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| Plenty of people have probably already complained about this, but I'm about as lukewarm on Ichigo's affection for Hiro as Ichigo is. She just generally admires him. Fine, that's what a crush is sometimes. She doesn't feel talented. She waits such a long time to make a move though... And he's right there. Constantly accessible. Just has to wait until Zero Two starts showing affection for Hiro. What a possessive crush, Ichigo. Ugh, so boring/destructive. No wonder people call her Bitchigo. I guess the problem is she's bad at love and being selfish. Maybe you're asexual, Ichigo. Sheesh. This is a pretty good episode iirc. |
Eris-w-Sep 1, 2020 10:53 PM
| OMFG MY MIND IS SO FUCKED RN but, I kinda like the way im feeling.... |
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| So this is one of the controversial moments I heard about in this series lol. Ichigo was annoying, but what's with Hiro just obediently following their protection order? Speak up man. If you want to talk to Zero Two just say so! Very frustrating after the previous episode :v |
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| That was absolute garbage for the sake of making the viewers angry lol. 0/5 |
| I don't get why everybody seems to hate on Ichigo, yeah she isnt my favorite either, but in her perspective it made sense. She doesn't know what all the mess behind Zero Two is. It would have been Hiro's Job to explain the situation, but for the sake of drama the writers decided that he doesn't tell anybody about their past... |
| The episode could've been better. Like, Hiro could've done something but he stood still and stayed quiet. Itchigo just throwing herself at Hiro. Zero two is going to be back at her old self after Hiro's comment. Also so much wrong drama just for things to be misunderstood. |
| oh wow this episode was rollercoaster of emotions being the first hate for fcking ichigo I SWEAR- OMGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG WHEN I THOUGHT SHE COULDNT BE MORE ANNOYING OMFG and Hiro also ngl. when he caled Zero Two a monster i wanted to punch him so bad i can't even describe in words how much i hated him that moment but then again all my hate goes to fcking ichigo im- its the first time i hate a character so much really aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa i wanted Hiro tu push her away when she grabbed him omg ugh |
No matter who much you regret or wish, if you couldn't do something in life, you can't do it after death, either. - Hanako |
| And now our love triangle is complete. Poor 02 she wanted to sort things out but rage took over her and well Hiro of all called her a 'monster'. Also sad for my guy Goro who wanted to be like Hiro is to Ichigo but no can do :( I wonder how 02 and Hiro will meet again. Maybe at that dangerous mission. |
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| Hmm....so the entire squad and Zero Two had a falling out....Now She's gone to the Nines....lets see how this goes now |
| It was understandable that Ichigo didn't want 02 to see Hiro. But she took it too far by kissing him. Just imagine if their genders were reversed! She feels like a creep now. But I guess they aren't used to romantic feelings considering their upbringing and that's why they act that way. |
| A lot of drama involving Ichigo and Zero Two those two are always heated up against each other At least Hiro got better and Ichigo visits him at a time, Although Zero Two has to leave and move in with the 9's Zero Two went crazy back there and harmed the others what a horrid sight to see, And there she goes off to the 9's team, And that confession from Ichigo I guess Goro got beaten. |
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| This episode sucks I think they tried to drag the story & increase more drama but I think it doesn't went well The last few episodes are so better. It's going so great but this episode ruined everything |
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| Ichigo is the world's biggest bruh |
 My biggest regret: Reading all 200+ chapters of Kanojo, Okarishimasu |
| Ah! The story is becoming more coherent with less and less of garbage. Way to go, still there are minute quirks. I hope those will be absolved in the further episodes. PS: Felt really sad too see Goro similing at the end of this episode. |
RKASHYAP621Mar 20, 2022 5:23 AM
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Lawgun said: It's strange to see people that actually were surprised by so called "forced drama" concretely in episode 14 when in fact the whole anime from the very start was one big "forced drama". First 6 episodes of anime should be after episodes 7-12 so drama could have some sense, you can't push it when viewers don't know characters and their past. Authors definitely didn't know what they want from this anime, they changed everything from 7th episode. I wish this anime was another comedy action with little heroes in mechas in style close to Kill la Kill instead of all this pretentious circus without actual plot development. Agree with that. Your comment makes quite a great sense. |
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| The scene of Ichigo kissing Hiro is one of the most hilarious comedy scenes ever. Darling in the FranXx is definitely one of the best comedy anime ever made. |
| 1490 replies goddamn, Darling in the Franxx is truly peak. |
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| Ichigo escalating the situation, as per the usual. Lay off a bit, damn. |
  ｲ乇刀乇乃尺ﾑ乇 ㊎   ㊰☽ Shaded Horizon ☾ |
| That was so forced and annoying... Ichihoe at it again, but Hiro is reaching new heights of whipped. |
| When Hiro licked 02, is that how he became so compatible with her, by getting some of her blood in his system? Hiro should've been more understanding of why Zero Two lashed out. He should've talked things with her. I feel bad for 02 for being ostracized in this episode. An interesting development in the love triangle. Obviously, Ichigo can do nothing to sway Hiro's feelings for 02. |
| Am starting to think these parasites have a fixed lifespan, and will die rather soon, leading to none of them outliving their service and joining civilian society. |
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| I dont know how i feel about this episode at all like it felt like it was just made to make you angry and they just made the last ep literally pointless Also how tf does ichigo have like 27k favorites shes literally the worst |
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| Well this was a cool episode. SARCASM, this was lame too much drama blahblah |
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| 002 has gone full blown stage five clinger! Ichigo has gone full blown psycho jealous ex! yikes! it's gonna be a bloodbath! |
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