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| THIS IS AN ANIME ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS THE MANGA BEYOND THIS EPISODE. ---------------------------------------- Hope the Tachikomas will come and help them out. |
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| Somewhat deep episode. I Never thought that the Section 9 were going to disband. And somehow, i always imagined Batou using a Gatling Gun, it just fits him. He was fucking badass there. |
| Didn't see this coming, section 9's disbandment came as a big surprise and yeah having the help of the Tachikoma's may come in extremely handy. |
| Can''t believe that Section 9 broke up! But would like to think that in the end they will certainly get back together, preferably if the public would want them back (I know, it's a pipe dream...) Come on, Tachikomas, get to work and wrap this thing up! |
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Symplistic said: I actually found myself wanting the Tachikomas to help out for the first time lol That's exactly how I felt. I was kind of annoyed by them earlier, but now I want them to come in and save the day. This episode was kind of sad for me. The awesome group of Section 9 is no more. I can sympathize with Batou and his memories of the 'good times' they've had together, but the major doesn't really seem to be bothered by it at all. She's one tough cookie. |
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| wow, can't believe that the old man just sold off the entire squad |
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aero said: Hope the Tachikomas will come and help them out. My thoughts exactly, it was really great to see one again. Section 9 breaking up, I wonder how things will turn out with the case and such, and what will happen with everyone in the squad. |
| Tachikomas to the rescue. Machines need some love too. |
| man when we need those tachikoma's the most :( Pazu was smart to put the chip on his cigarette as he put it on the ash tray. thankfully the bald guy knew the chip was there :) man batou getting sentimental, motoko seem to not care about it :( last 2 episodes. very sad episode to see Section 9 is no more T____T |
| Speechless... Did they kill Borma? =/ |
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Veethorn said: Speechless... Did they kill Borma? =/ that's what i was thinking about... slightly depressing episode -_- |
| Things getting serious, let's see how they wrap this incident in the next two episodes |
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| What an intense episode! XD |
 "I like to expose what people hide. I'm an intellectual rapist." - Furudo Erika |
| Darn... I hope these will be resolve and that Sector 9 will be back in action again...Anyway, glad to see Togusa again. Although, he came back at a very wrong timing :( Btw, Batou with that gattling gun was awesome!!! |
rebelakumaOct 24, 2012 7:16 AM
| Them section 9 being cleaned up :/ good that they're strong enough to survive hopefully! And lets hope the Tachikomas will group together and help them out! Nice episode good build up for the ending already! |
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aero said: You know it (too many hints). Hope the Tachikomas will come and help them out. I wish I could stop fanboying on this series, but I just can't, it's so good. So the shit hits the fan, and looks like the only 4 intact are Batou, the major, Saito and Ishikawa. Obviously Batou is already on the move, and the major is gonna take advantage of that because she knows how he thinks. Wonder how it'll play out for the other two. *suspense* |
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| This was damn intense. Didn't expect section 9 to get disbanded. Hope it turns out fine. |
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| I just hope they reunite again soon. |
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| This show just keeps on gettin' betta. |
| Cant believe that Section 9 disbanded. And whats with the chip in the cigarette? Tachikomas where shown in this episode. Glad that they weren't scraped. Only two more episodes left. |
Always-HungryMay 30, 2013 6:04 AM
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| 5/5 I can not believe that there is a secret team stronger than section 9, are vastly stronger than all of them put together? Surprising. I thought with that trap everything was solved and instead those hunting dogs are really ruthless! Plot and story are really adrenaline and very intriguing. The drawing is not the best makes good anyway. |
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| Is Borma dead? I hope not. Batou with a minigun just kicksass. Sometimes I really wonder: Many anime titles tend to downplay the importance of the Prime Minister; either showing them being made used by some other high official, or just plain retards who just want to secure his position, doing any means possible. The underground is sure dark. |
| "If you reject me, I'll blast a hole in you!" Kanzaki H. Aria Just kidding.  |
| Eh, politician... The Prime-Minister prefered dissolving the Section 9 and discredite them than denouncing his secretary. Such a coward. Serano will surely die in an ''accident'' I guess. But the Section 9 won't be defeated so easily. Batou seem to have a plan in the head. Maybe he plan to retake the QG. I hope he don't do anything stupid. I guess the tachikoma will come to help him. Now all they have to do is to reveal the conspiration to the media. If I remember, the Laughing Man have one last mission, I wonder what it is. |
| «Time is passing so quickly. Right now, I feel like complaining to Einstein. Whether time is slow or fast depends on perception. Relativity theory is so romantic. And so sad.» - Kurisu Makise a.k.a. The Zombie |
| Time for Tachikoma to join the party XD. |
Kagami_Hiiragi said: Idc if you think its weird, I have a life and friends and an income of money. |
| This special team under the command of mustachioed man, they are really strong. The strategy of the Major seems to have an effect only in the middle, but some doubts and questions haunt me, because it is a Motoko held at that clock and the second because the navy is called the base. Compelling plot and narrative very addictive, I like the mix that put in the story, does not dwell on one topic but traveling in parallel on multiple subplots. I can not wait to follow the second season, now I can do it. Great OST! |
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rebelakuma said: No, he came back at the perfect time. if the chief didn't tell him to drive him, he'd have been at HQ and would have most likely been killed (he just got injured).Darn... I hope these will be resolve and that Sector 9 will be back in action again...Anyway, glad to see Togusa again. Although, he came back at a very wrong timing :( |
| I want the Tachikoma to rally :DD |
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| That was an intense episode. I wasn't exactly expecting for Section 9 to be disbanded, but it is a logical conclusion. I'm glad the Chief was prepared for that outcome; it saved Togusa's life. It's probably best that the Tachikomas weren't at the base anymore, too. Whether they could have taken all those armored suits is dubious, and even if they could have, more reinforcements would have come. I hope Borma didn't die. I'm glad Pazu managed to deliver his seed before being captured. The political corruption brought in the cyberpunk feel to the series much stronger than most of the previous episodes have. Of particular interest is how important, if fickle, public opinion is. It's treated as something to be manipulated and used. Doing what's right isn't considered by the Prime Minister in this situation. I hope we get a proper conclusion with this season. |
| All this focus on Section 9 us distracting from those who are really at fault :( Also did they just kill baldy? |
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kage-bunshin said: wow, can't believe that the old man just sold off the entire squad I think he didn't. He probably knew that he couldn't prevent the military strike against his unit. So he informed the major and put all his faith in her/section 9 to survive so that he could rebuild the section with the exact same people once the commotion is settled. Remember the words of the person Aramaki spoke with at the ministry (dunno if his name was ever mentioned)? "Don't worry, as long as you're still alive you can rebuild your unit." I think it's literally meant hint. |
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| It's so frustrating to see false accusation in action. |
| This is surprisingly getting very good, great action. Great Episode. |
| Damn that escalated quicly :o Not sure if I like how it developed yet, but I certainly didn't expect this. |
| I had wondered what had happened to the Tachikomas, since we hadn't seen them in a while. I knew they'd been put on hold because of the self-aware advancements, but being sold off to random companies? Bit of a harsh blow for them. It's quite interesting to see, though, that because of their intelligence and self-awareness that they can undertake jobs where they have to care for people. Those who require assistance, such as elderly people, often need more than just a cold shoulder to help them around. The emotional assistance they require would not be usually met by a machine. It's a mark of just how far the Tachikomas have gone, that they can even play the role of an empathising caretaker. |
 It's an entirely different kind of flying, altogether! It's an entirely different kind of flying. |
| That went from bad to worst really fast.. I hope no one died :( Tachikoma! Glad to see them again |
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| Couldn't help but think of End of Evangelion for a little bit there during the raid of Section 9. |
 Just this once, I'll fulfill whatever your wish is. |
| Depressing, it seems as though all hope's lost. I wonder how section 9'll come together... or of they'll come together again at all! It seems as though Bouma's dead too, RIP bud. At this point, im really really anticipating the next episode, fingers crossed 9! |
| Amazing episode the fact that the Tachikomas are there means they gonna come and help. |
In this episode, they weren't stronger but simply stormed the HQ without them noticing and without further preparation. Although in the end, yes, S9 is not THAT strong, it's just that they have the best minds and preparation in order to take any mission successfully without casualties. In times where they are a target though... Also, they are literally fighting against military and government (they were declared a threat and orderd to be disbanded) S9 is basically its members, and they are tough as hell |
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| Shit went really down in this episode. The chief wanted to protect everyone, but I didn't expect that he would disband Section 9. Hope the Tachikoma will get some action next episode. |
One Piece episode 914 & 915 & 1027 were a mistake and 957 brought the salvation - FMmatron |
| I wonder what different braincases offer? |
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| The saddest part in this sad episode was when Major implied she doesn't really bothered by the memories and sentimental things ;( More tachikomas is always great |
| This episode was more moving than I remember. For all their toughness and expediency, Section 9 are an incredible bunch of loners. No one sans Togusa has any family worth a damn. |
| "Perhaps there is a universal, absolute truth. Perhaps it justifies every question. But that's beyond the reach of these small hands." Mamoru Oshii There is a cult of ignorance (...) nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that “my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge.” Isaac Asimov |
| rip Section 9, the memories were awesome T_T |
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| At this very moment, the IMF- er, Section 9, has been disavowed. I'm assuming that Saito and Ishikawa made it out okay, and at least Pazu was able to send off a message before getting captured. And I refuse to believe Borma was taken down; the shots were off screen, so I'm going to hope that Borma new he was being followed and was the one who actually took out his pursuers. These guys are badass; we've got nothing to worry about. |
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| Aramaki and Togusa can't catch a break. The poor tachikoma are relegated to taking care of a bunch of geriatrics in a care home now. Hopefully they get some combat action in the next episodes. |
  ｲ乇刀乇乃尺ﾑ乇 ㊎   ㊰☽ Shaded Horizon ☾ |
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