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| this episode was nowhere in the manga.. what the fudge |
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Scootboi said: this episode was nowhere in the manga.. what the fudge It's Chapter 15, with some changes. |
ahmad_jaelani said: no no no episode 2 is a good mystery xD, especially why she's killed some people? Very very bad, in the episode 2 |
| What a stupid episode. was episode that was entirely talking, just rambling nonsense. ahmad_jaelani said: no no no episode 2 is a good mystery xD, especially why she's killed some people? Very very bad, in the episode 2 She visits a snake to theorycraft about some woman who dumped a body. Not investigate the murder. Not solve the mystery. Not even try to do anything of the sort. To come up with an explanation that the goofy halfwit of a snake will decide is good enough. It could have been over 10 seconds into the conversation. It might be a three episode arc. Who knows! It's up to whenever the snake stops arguing. But even that's not the worst part. Maybe it could've wrapped things up with at least some kind of weak denouement about the nature of… I don't even know, the truth, or what we believe in, or how much we care about people dumping bodies in our swamps. But it doesn't. The episode just ends mid conversation, no point ever reached, no conclusion sought, nothing built to, nothing anythinged. How the hell is this a multi-episode arc? they should stop overanimating pouring out soup and invest a couple more yens to hire writers paid by something other than the word. |
antonn said: Scootboi said: this episode was nowhere in the manga.. what the fudge It's Chapter 15, with some changes. why did they reorrder it like that? |
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| Really liked the 1st ep but this one was kinda boring. |
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| i kinda want to like this anime since the main duo is pretty decent...but since i'm not a fan of detective stuff...this episode was boring as hell to me lol guess i'll watch one more but i already lost almost all my hope of enjoying this |
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| I actually enjoyed this more than the first episode. There are so many anime that vie for your attention by using action, but a show that can keep you interested through what’s almost a monologue? That’s more unusual, and while it might not be spectacular, it gives me higher hopes for the rest of the writing and storytelling of the series. Also, if it it progressed into action immediately like the first episode, we’d be left with the impression that this is a monster of the week show following a format of Kotoko trying to speak with a youkai, being out of her league when it comes to violence, and Kuro showing up to save her when she’s in a pinch. That would get extremely old very fast, and I doubt many people would want to watch a season of that. |
| Damn that cliffhanger. Was it really that necessary? I mean, the mystery was almost solved after all. Anyways, though unnecessarily extensive/redundant for moments, I found the talk with the huge serpent to be quite interesting. Kotoko and Kurou's interactions were also quite enjoyable and man, I absolutely love how bold Kotoko can be sometimes. Overall, it was a good second episode. P.S.: Honestly, I don't get how some people thought this series would be an action-focused one. I mean, I never had that impression while watching the PVs or reading the synopsis. |
SouthRzVa said: P.S.: Honestly, I don't get how some people thought this series would be an action-focused one. I guess it's mainly because of near the end of EP1 and the faceless girl (Main antagonist) appeared in the key visual. Although it's true that this series is never about action except of first episode and against the main antagonist. |
| I loved how charming this episode was. The interactions between Kotoko and Kurou are adorable but also very clever. The serpent was hilarious too. I expected him to be the monster of the week, but instead he was the sassy murder witness of the week. Aoi's murder is quite interesting, I was ready to call her a murdering hoe right away, then Kotoko and the serpent started debating her true motives. |
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| Pretty good episode. That cliffhanger tho, I just hope that they deal real quick the issue in the next episode and they don't take the entirety of the episode (again). |
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Swagernator said: They spent the whole episode talking .. and we don't even saw the resolution, like come on. At least next week the ex-girlfriend gonna show up. You are totally right. |
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I lol'd Can't help but remember this from Zombieland Saga xD  |
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Kentuckenity said: I wonder what the ED meant, or is it just for display. And darn, the snake actually got upset and said it would rather have girls... (to eat) ehhh. But the guy finally came to the snake! What a hypocrite snake, he couldn't hold his boner... sigh. |
White_HollowJan 25, 2020 6:58 AM
  Wandering Witch is the best light novel ever! |
| Just by reading the comments, I can see people hate dialogue-heavy shows. I agree that the serpent was really weird since it keeps adding what-ifs and hypothetical situations. Still, It's not as bad as people think. People just get disappointed since it's not what they want. I enjoyed this episode more so due to the interactions between the MCs. Also, Miyano Mamoru's voice <3 |
booyah10 said: Just by reading the comments, I can see people hate dialogue-heavy shows. I agree that the serpent was really weird since it keeps adding what-ifs and hypothetical situations. Still, It's not as bad as people think. People just get disappointed since it's not what they want. I don't think it's that simple. At all. Some viewers find the lack of action baffling. Several people who read the source seem to find joy in that reaction and even blame people for expecting "mindless action". Except these anime viewers are actually right to expect some action! Why? Authors make promises to their audience. The author clearly promised a certain degree of action in the very first episode, then broke it by delivering something else entirely. But you see, not everybody who disliked this episode happens to hate dialogue. I absolutely loved Katanagatari and the chemistry between the main characters. The fact this series has potential in the character banter department is the most interesting aspect so far. And yet, what made me dislike this episode was the talk itself. Nobody is trying to solve a proper mystery. They're just forever rambling about a mystery without ever presenting clues to the viewer. Hell, the first half of Zetsuen No Tempest - by the same author - had a pretty long argument with tons of rambling, but I absolutely loved it. The topic was far more interesting. There was an actual conflict with a lot more at stake. Here in this episode, that charm is gone. I really hope this series will get better, but this second episode isn't a particularly good sign. |
FlamepriesTJan 25, 2020 9:03 AM
| I keep seeing people complain about the show. I get it, it's not for everyone. The same way Breaking Bad/Better Call Saul is not for everyone. It's not about action. it's all about charisma. It's not about "caring about cases", it's about dialogues and reasoning. Let's be honest, who ever CARES about cases in cop shows? No one. It's all about detectives who make the show interesting. Oh, and also this particular story works this bad because it's almost 180 pages of manga compressed in a single episode. It's all about mood and atmosphere and animators did really good job in ruining it. The snake keeps asking questions and it looks like interrogation, NOT conversation. If you are already bored- drop it. The next arc is going to be 6-8 episodes long, and it's the same way it was here- no clues, no real investigation- just line of reasoning. Well, THERE'S going to be action, but not so much, no, few fights. |
TheMangaManiacJan 26, 2020 7:38 AM
| From PV's I expected it to be more action-y. But damn, I loved this episode. I'm aware that most probably it won't stay this nice and slow. Still, I hope at least in some way this episode was a tempo setter for whole series. Tbh I'm quite surprised with so many people finding it boring. |
| Hard to follow along. Surprising conclusion though. My waifu loli will lead us to victory, with her majestic cane and fake eye. Bless you my princess magic demon loli. *Turns self into a pillow for her to walk on* Subs are a bit messy probably too. |
| Err. This episode was completely different from the 1st episode. What happened? |
| Holy mother that was boring and painful to watch. I thought something was weird with the pacing then I checked the manga and I was right... The problem isn't really about the order of the events but the plot itself and how they unravel the 'mystery' through such a dull narration. It might've worked a bit better if this episode were to be somewhere in the middle of the series but it would still be the worst case of the entire show. Really really bad move on the director's part for putting this on the second episode. |
| Boy the snake really gets hung up on little things. And does it really need to know these little details? |
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| That's a very very long discussion! lol |
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| Ahhh they left me wanting to see what the resolution is. I know that an episode is good when they spend it talking all the time and I didn't get bored lol. Also, I'm quite surprised with so many people finding dialogue boring, action episodes can be boring too. |
NurguburuFeb 9, 2020 9:23 PM
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| this is the first anime from Brains base I am watching |
“You can always die. It's living that takes real courage." - Himura Kenshin” . |
| Call me a crusty ol' bore, but I really enjoyed this episode. The exposition didn't bore me one bit, and I kept wanting to know where the mystery was going. Even if I didn't understand everything, I was hooked on the dialogue the entire time. |
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| Dude ate a mermaid. Some crazy things went down on that fishing trip. All this crazy body-in-swamp stuff is reminding me of "When They Cry" Mr. Serpent wants to be very thorough with the investigation. |
| Lol I like how Kotoko referred to Kuro as her boyfriend This anime definitely has a strong mystery vibe to it. I wonder if this essentially sums up what's to come in future episodes? Kotoko taking on odd jobs to appease spirits in addition to hunting down dangerous spirits. Guess I'll see where this leads. |
| Quite the murder case we got here, also quite the unique water god serpent thing who is pretty persistent in wanting to know the reasoning Serpent: "GIVE ME A YOUNG GIRL AS SACRIFICE" Kotoko: "( ﾟ‿ ﾟ) this is fine" |
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| So far was okay. Kinda remember to Gosick lolis, Victorika, when seeing how Kotoko explain everything to the mystery of the murder cases for the white giant snake souls. And how they met in the first episode (classic, romance, eh? Dunno), im laugh with the same scene happened. Unfortunately, kotoko had so much weaknesses, feel sad for her tho. Glad she clever and deserved more attention from me, haha! And im not gonna talk more about the male lead first. Because i dont get much impression from him. Lets see another episodes for clearing my thought.... |
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| I had that one friend who made simple problems become huge, just like the serpent -_- |
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| Just a tea party talk with the snake.. ;P Sharing their hardships, how day went, and whatnot.. Just girls tea party.. ;P Big snake is a fan of detective stories or something?.. Wanting detective from Kotoko.. ;D Majority of the episode felt as if one of those classic scenes when detective gathers everyone, and tells about how the crime went, who did what, and so on.. Except we more are guessing about how might things have gone.. As well as not sure, if it seriously tries to do this.. Rather play around this trope, I think.. Well, overall it was somewhat entertaining, I guess.. Wonder, if poor Kotoko has to entertain spirits and others like that with guesses all the time.. ;D |
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