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| THIS IS AN ANIME ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS THE MANGA BEYOND THIS EPISODE. ---------------------------------------- Even though she's been reinstated, Hilda is correct in thinking that she'll have garnered enemies. In particular, Oberstein looks to oppose her and any chances she may have of getting any closer to Reinhard. I can see Reuental's best friend relationship with Mittermeyer starting to drift apart even more. It seems like each time they meet now for extended discussions he says at lest one thing that can be interpreted the wrong way. By all indications so far it would seem the upper extent of the Earth cult's abilities is influencing political figures. De Villier's next target could prove troublesome. If he could get someone like Reuental to cooperate it could be very damaging. |
 ...even a saint needs a soldier to do the dirty work. |
| I always like watching Ruental speak. Especially his speech to that one lady about not wanting to overthrow the current Kaiser since it came to power with its own merit. Looks like that bishop in the Earth Church has a lot of dirty aims that he plans to achieve. Can't wait to see how things develop from here. |
| I wish I had an admiral buddy who would turn up at my place and drink fine wine while discussing politics. Every episode with Reuenthal makes me like him even more, such a great intriguing character with a conflicted mind and heart. And irisis! Also, mount Everest lost its top! Pretty interesting setting for a HQ, whether military or religious. |
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| Good episode, it was nice seeing the Earth Cult's head quarters and just seeing how bad the condition of the Earth truly was. I agree with Beatnik, every time i see Reuenthal i like him a little but more, he is vastly becoming my favorite character in this show. |
Beatnik said: Also, mount Everest lost its top! Pretty interesting setting for a HQ, whether military or religious. Neatly symbolic isn't it? Earth's authority, reaching to the stars, got chopped down to size. |
| "I love deadlines. I like the whooshing sound they make as they fly by." Douglas Adams |
| Reuenthal's rant was the highlight of the episode, otherwise it was pretty meh. It really only solidifies a notion I had when I was watching earlier episodes that the storytelling format here reminds me of the far more recent Spice and Wolf series (both of them), where there would be a few "build up" episodes before a single "climax" episode. Only in LoGH, it's a lot of build up episodes and multiple climax episodes. Truly befitting a grand space opera. |
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| Yes, Reuenthal certainly made the episode, admitting things that were eating away at him as well outright stating he would never want to take the throne for himself. That Oberstein always seems to push the buttons nobody wants to press. He had best count blessings as Reinhard still has need of him. It also seems conveniently dangerous that Julian and company happen to be in the same place where Reinhard plans to send his subjugation forces. I can't wait for what'll happen next. |
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| is it just me or the anime's entertainment rate is up the roof over the last few episodes :),i hope they'll stick to this kind of action from now on,i like it :) Reuenthal really knows how to make a scene...wow but i strangely expected something like this from him,lone wolf :p Julian finally got to earth,so let the action begin ^^ 5/5 |
Sayonara,papa! "Just how a mirror reflects you,people will also reflect your heart." ~Athena Glory,Aria "Whatever happens,happens" ~Spike Spiegel's thoughts on dying(Cowboy Bebop) |
| It's like everyone in the show hates Oberstein lol. I yawned when I saw Julian |
| Even when I was in crowd, I was always alone |
| that scene with Reutal yelling at the naked girl made me really uncomfortable. I kept thinking he was about to rape her or something. Glad he didn't lol, since I like his character and don't want them to ruin it. It was cool seeing him flip out for once though. And now they are on earth. Interesting... |
| I want an admiral buddy too..... Or at the very least a womanizing redhaired pilot buddy. |
| In one scene, we see Mittermeyer leading the life of a "model" man with Evangeline, and in the next, we see...Reuenthal. The contrast between them is striking. On one hand, I feel as though their friendship is merely circumstantial, but on the other hand, sometimes the strongest bonds are formed between polar opposites. On another note, I'm loving the 27-minute episode length. It's giving these episodes just the right amount of room to breathe, and -- in part -- alleviating some of the pacing issues that the first two seasons had. DeadBonesBrook said: That Oberstein always seems to push the buttons nobody wants to press. He had best count blessings as Reinhard still has need of him. But that's exactly why Reinhard wants and needs him by his side in the first place. In his advisory capacity, Oberstein has made some very valuable comments to Reinhard when others would have bit their tongues. Dictators are born when the people around them stop saying what's really on their minds. |
| Reuental continues to be one of the most interesting characters in the series. Loved his line about Reinhard "earning his power". And, good on Reinhard on reinstating Hilda and her father. Confucius said: I yawned when I saw Julian Don't really understand your dislike for Julian. Sure he isn't as interesting as Yang, Reinhard, Reuental, or some of the others but that was probably the point. |
Ston3_FreeN7Jun 9, 2012 4:16 AM
| "Yes, I have been deprived of emotion. But not completely. Whoever did it, botched the job." - Geralt of Rivia |
| Wow. Awesome seeing the depth of Reuental here when he was having dinner at Mittermeyer's. Also, the soundtrack for the specific scene where he was explaining how what he did was, "Driving [him] insane, and [he] knows it," was perfect. It was a bit hectic and sinister -- very effective in conveying Reuental's emotions for me. Also, it's nice that LoGH is developing some of the other characters and we get to see into their more private lives. It makes it more realistic than just seeing them in action and on-duty all the time. |
| Know an AMAZINGGG anime with a strong male lead?!?!11one//?! TELLMEEEE. NoSrsly, bby. I'll love you forever. But no romance. I mean, romance is fine between you and I, but I don't want to watch that crap, okay? Okay. |
| That was one bitchy bitch, Reuenthal's taste in women is meh lol |
| So now Reuenthal is not planning to revolt against Reinhard? Still thought he was just biding his time. Plus if Reinhard continues, he is going to have an heir, which should be what Reuenthal hates most ... But whatever. Anyways, I guess the Earth Cult really is just a bunch of people from Earth still sour (thousands of years later) about the fact that they aren't the center of it all anymore. |
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| So Reuenthal is going to lose his mind when Reinhard eventually marries Hilda *heheheeheh* and a line of succession is declared? Oh boy oh boy. I'm glad he has no motivation to topple Reinhard at the moment though... |
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Vexper said: You've said exactly what I wanted to say. I'm glad that Reuenthal is loyal to Reinhard.So Reuenthal is going to lose his mind when Reinhard eventually marries Hilda *heheheeheh* and a line of succession is declared? Oh boy oh boy. I'm glad he has no motivation to topple Reinhard at the moment though... I'm actually hoping the invasion on Earth will succeed. The Earth Cult gets on my nerves not to mention they're trying to assassinate Reinhard. Of course I hope Julian will make it out, but thats a given seeing that he will most likely be the next "hero" after Yang. |
| I have a bad feeling the Earth cult has an ace up their sleeve to deal with the Empire. |
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| I liked more of that backstory for the multi-color-eye guy. He's pretty cool. There was some more good historical development of the story in this episode when they were on Earth. |
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| I was a bit confused here. What was driving him insane? It seemed like he told the noble women something that was a painful topic for him. Especially Mittermeyer's reaction. It was a powerful shot though. I assumed he told her about his upbringing maybe but that didn't fit the context. The incident of the noble uprising doesn't really fit the intensity of his emotions. Can someone explain. |
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| Impressive episode, really interesting and well I really like where this is going! Let's see what's next. |
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| Ok episode. Poplan was as entertaining as ever. Liked Reuental's development in this episode as well. |
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| Reuenthal sure is a very interesting character. I like him. |
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| Reuenthal is truly a fascinating character to watch..You just never know what's the guy going to do next. |
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| Demonstration that Reuental's character is complex. |
Oskar's facial expression during his conversation with Mittermeyer was priceless. It proves how his character is experiecing contradiction. From what i can interpret (perhaps i missed some detail during the show since it's too long), Reuental is a man with "rough" personality, he tends to enjoy (or it's just his nature) making people suffer, for from his point of view, life it self is already cruel (his past is an example), it's either eat or be eaten, so he'll probably seize all the opporunity to get what he wants (this is mostly akin to Reinhard's philosophy), or just to satisfy him (sadist maybe lol). Despite a part of him really doesn't want to have things this way, he just can't resist the temptation to do so, which is why he said "it's driving me insane". He also displays an extreme hatred against "unfairness in power" (don't really the exact word, but to me it's like as long as you have connection with prestigious people, you don't have to do anything, just sit back and relax and power is in your hand). He believe that you have to take it with your own hands, go through hardship and you may be repaid, don't expect someone else will lend you a hand. But in the end he once again contradicts himself with Reinhard, admitting that he can't exceed the current Kaiser although he did have the intention of overthrowing Reinhard. This show is awesome, character development bit by bit but firm and distinctive, realistic. Can't wait for more. |
CzeroCJan 10, 2017 5:44 AM
| Oberstain always speaking "bad"!!! Well done Reinhard!! This Revental has a hard heart, and this malicious woman in his life can change the naturality of this character, and she will transformed in a evil to Reinhard!! Julian in the earth!!! Is a pity that Everest has 1.000 metres less :( |
| I love and hate Reuenthal at the same time.. (*☻-☻*) Even though I know that this anime was created at a different time, it makes me uncomfortable that sometimes they talk about women in an unseemly way. |
| Why, you say... Don't you get it? If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change. |
| Ohh, so Reuental is not gonna try to betray Reinhard??? Uhmmm I fear for Merkatz. |
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| Of all the admirals that the Earth Cult could influence, who will they choose? Oberstein always seems like a prime candidate for traitor, but he's never gone for it. He calculates his power and position far too well to act prematurely. Also, I'd really like to see the Earth Cult get even with Truniht for yet another betrayal. |
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| The new uniforms for Mittermeyer, Reuenthal and Oberstein look gorgeous, I love the designs a lot. Also, I finally understood the reason for sending Wahlen to Earth - in order to give him a chance to restore his good name after the defeat near Vermillion. Makes sense! Moreover, I must admit that the more I watch LOGH, the more I fall in love with Reuenthal. His speech with the lover was very powerful and a bit encouraging. Seems like he's not going to try to top Reinhard, as he wanted to do before. However, I suspect that this will change soon. Reuenthal respects rulers that earn their power by themselves and despises gaining power by inheritance...so does Reinhard. But with all these talks about marriage from Mariendorf and Oberstein, who knows what will happen? Maybe we're witnessing a setup for a great conflict right now... |
St0rmbladeMar 16, 2019 3:16 PM
| Being in earth cult is pretty sad, they're pretty much doomed from the start Especially with that kind of leader, he's not even the "follower" of earth cult xD I wonder how Julian will escape the trouble again, it's not the first time he did it |
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| I dig Reuentals characterisation. As of now he thinks that he can't compete with Reinhard and here I thought the woman would stir something up in him. But who knows maybe, there will be time where he sees his chance, I mean, we need another threat besides the Earth Cult. Speaking of them, the bishop getting out the drink in the manner of "what fools" was pretty funny. |
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| wow, what an amazing episode. only LOGTH can make so much by episode full of dialogues. unfortunately, i'm too tired right now to analyse the character development and the story here, so i will mention only the highlight lol. first, reuntal is one of the best characters here. he has his own ideology, and i'm very interested to know what will happen if he would have kind of "mind game" such as yang and reinhard had in episode 34. it would be blown off lol. mytermier and reuntal friendship is amusing one also. the contradiction between them is what makes their conversation so addictive lol. julian didn't do much here lol, but as in the previous episode reinhard states to kill every believer who couldn't get arrest. though at once i will hope julian won't get killed, on second thought it may bring julian close to reinhard. or the empire vs earth cult will make some twists in his phase? the earth cult really showing that religious forcing won't be change even in the future. there will be still those raids to convert people to their religious, or die. it's only occurs me thinking where they have so much power. |
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| Reunthal's character so far has been nothing less but impressive , once again he held the spotlight of this whole episode, It just feels unfortunate that him and Mittermeyer might not be good friends anymore one day. The attack on earths religious cult seems to have started, wonder how will they manage to hold agains't such force and how will Julian does things while this takes place |
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