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| That was a pretty good flashback episode. I honestly was expecting shit when I thought they were diverting from the last episode and doing flashbacks, but this was surprisingly good. Nice to get to know each of our enforcers a little more. |
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| Although I wanted to know more about what happened after the last episode, this flashback was interesting because it raised more questions about the Sibyl system. I thought the bit about all politicians being pre-selected by the Sibyl system was a thought-provoking point -- whether it was really democracy if the people could only vote among the representatives that Sibyl chooses. In the United States, we like to believe that our system of government is essentially fair, including the voting of our representatives. While I admit I know little about politics, I understand it takes a tremendous amount of finances to make a run at a high-level public office, such as the Presidency and this system often favors those with money and/or the right connections. In a way our system favors those who have these resources which limits our choices in candidates (30% of our presidents came from 6 schools), but we still trust in the system because it has worked in the past, our government is still standing and most importantly (I believe) because we think it is fair. This belief in a system's fairness is also apparent with the Sibyl system and why it is so effective in the first place. The majority of society in the anime believe in the Sibyl System and its effectiveness so blindly that without understanding how it works, support its use thus giving it its power. I think at this point it is fair to question who is really in control in society now: the people who the Sibyl System, a tool made by humans (presumably) which is supposed to help and protect society or the Sibyl System which is given the ultimate authority over everything as a supreme impartial judge or the people who it is supposed to protect. I think the scene with Yayoi pointing the Dominator at Rina may provide an answer to this question. Yayoi probably believes that she is on the side of good, after all she is holding the Dominator and is working with the MWPSB on the side of the Sibyl System. She believes Rina is wrong and wants to take action to bring her to justice but the Sibyl System here prevents her from taking that action because she is not an authorized user. Thus her natural human intuition came in direct conflict with the flawless machine logic of the Sibyl System and her judgement was deemed worthless. Almost this exact same scene played out last week with Akane unable to use her dominator because her target was not a latent criminal according to the Sibyl System, all in direct contradiction to what she knew to be true. So here we have examples where a supposedly perfect system with perfect, impartial machine logic made decisions which were in direct contradiction to human judgement and also, at least in the case of Akane, in direct contradiction to the truth. This points us towards the conclusion that the Sibyl System failed its users thus it is a flawed and imperfect system that has been given supreme power because it is believed to be perfect. By giving the Sibyl System all the power to make decisions, society has rendered itself powerless. What this show has hammered home so far is not to put faith in something we do not truly understand. |
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| I have a feeling we're going to see more of the ocean blue haired lead band girl. Also, anyone else think yayoi is giving off a yuri-vibe? Is she lesbo? |
| Sasayama is way too trigger happy. |
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Danielcook said: Also, anyone else think yayoi is giving off a yuri-vibe? Is she lesbo? As far as I can recall they implied it already earlier on.. But with Shion and her. Not sure if she really is lesbian though |
| Ew the new OP. Anyways, I liked this episode a lot. The fact that Yayoi was actually a musician was interesting. It would've been lame if something like the whole "crime-committing orphan" was used. I was also surprised when the Dominator didn't work. I thought Yayoi would've ended up shooting her friend or something, but the way it unfolded was much more unconventional and interesting. To the people questioning the random break: I think it was effective in the way that it still leaves you hanging on and keeps an air of mystery. I think Urobuchi knows we're all dying to see what will happen to Akane, and he wants to ramp up the "hype" even more. With that said, I hope we get to see Akane next episode... I've been waiting for too long. |
| Very cool to see one of the supporting characters' backstory and how the latent criminals are living, there is even a chance that we might see Rina again. |
Orsonius said: The whole sybil system makes no sense and that's what's bothering me with this show. Besides the way female eyes are drawn. This, it's like a bad version of Minority Report. A shame since the rest is somehow decent. |
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Danielcook said: I have a feeling we're going to see more of the ocean blue haired lead band girl. Also, anyone else think yayoi is giving off a yuri-vibe? Is she lesbo? It was already heavily implied that she has sex with shion (the blonde). |
| I miss the old OP and ED. They got me psyched for the episode and next. Interesting backstory episode for Yayoi. |
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| This is what I call an opening! awesomeness!!! *w* Awww younger Gino~~ he looks like Hibari ^w^ and Shinya in a suit just blew me away!!! hotness! the episode was a nice back story and we got to see Sasayama ;) i want another ep nao! *w* ending? dfghjkhdfjkfh shirtless Shinya is always welcome *Q* |
OhTsuruJan 10, 2013 5:38 PM
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| I wanted to see the previous episode, but we get a flashback instead. Though it gave me more of a reason to hate the sibyl system. haha~ |
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| 0_0 I think I like this opening more than the first for some reason. I LOVE Yayoi's development in this episode. We never did have much backstory on her before, so nice to see that she's being acknowledged. |
| "Aiming for the mark takes precision, balance, and patience." ....Screw that, let's shoot the damn thing! |
| This episode was good, but it was out of place. You don't leave a huge edge-of-your-seat cliffhanger, then take weeks off, and come back with a flashback episode like this. That is just bad directing. Still love the series though. |
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| I gave it a 4 out of 5 instead of the usual 5. Don't get the wrong idea though - the back story is nice, and its always good to have a back story of a character in a show. It's just not as gripping as the main plot. |
| Nice OP and ED, but not the episode i wanted, got a fill/backstory what ever tho. 3/5 |
KingYoshi said: This episode was good, but it was out of place. You don't leave a huge edge-of-your-seat cliffhanger, then take weeks off, and come back with a flashback episode like this.. thought the same the ep wasnt bad but to but a flashback in at a time like this is more then just damn mean |
akihimesama said: Vanisher said: It was already heavily implied that she has sex with shion (the blonde). where did it imply? I think ti was episode 3 or something, somone came in and i think the blonde one pulled her pants up, cant remember fully though. but it was implied. |
| Does anyone else need a doctor to confirm that someone without a head is dead? |
| I like the new OP but its not better than Abnormalize but the ED is still great. |
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| nice to see some focus on Yayoi and lol that Sasayama dude defending the Sibyl System it somehow makes sense  |
| Kinda boring... |
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| I was surprised Ernie Ball strings were mentioned. I wonder if that was just the subs though, because this would be one of the few times I've heard a legit brand in an anime. ROFL at "Iginez"(Ibanez). xD |
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Z-flame said: Expecting more backstories. So, who do you guys think will be next? Maybe Old Man Jenkins and then Kougami which will be a mix of him and Sasayama? Which may mix in the other guy too as I don't think the other guy came in until after Sasayama died right? How many flashback episodes did they say we'd have? 3 or more? |
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| I was hoping for the minor characters to have a story. am I the only one who liked the old OP and ED better? The old OP gives more of that "Psycho" in Psycho-Pass, but eh. |
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| nice episode. And Yayoi is definitely made for the job, she don't hesitate even when it comes to shooting her friend. |
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Z-flame said: Expecting more backstories. So, who do you guys think will be next? most likly the death of sasayama |
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| Overall, nice to see and hear the new OP. I think I might start following Nothing's Carved in Stone since I also like their song in ZnT. I found it cool that this episode started with a band playing. This episode also let us have a glimpse of Yayoi's past. Sasayama deserved to be a latent criminal I think. He provoked the hostage taker and that increased his CC and when it happened he shoot the target. A kind of sad and nasty tactic employed just to shoot the target. :( |
akihimesama said: Kannei said: KingYoshi said: This episode was good, but it was out of place. You don't leave a huge edge-of-your-seat cliffhanger, then take weeks off, and come back with a flashback episode like this.. thought the same the ep wasnt bad but to but a flashback in at a time like this is more then just damn mean and to think that there will be a few more flashback eps, that makes them even meaner. yeah i guess thats the case most likly it goes on till sasayama dies |
| Pretty good episode, giving back stories to the characters makes them more round rather than flat characters. I liked the old OP way better than this one. The ED is awesome. |
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| New OP isnt bad...but its like nothing compared to abnormalize, which was my fav OP of previous anime season. About episode itself, im really happy to see some Yayoi backstory! she totally seems to be an great character.I wonder if we will see Rina again, this time in ''present'' time. Oh, and i dont really like Sasayama.Dont know why, theres something annoying about him IMO. Now i want to see some Shuusei backstory :D 5/5 |
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| this episode is actually good. I thought it will be boring, but it's nice to see Yayoi's story. I think she has some similarity with Akane but I don't know what it is. and I get this feeling, somehow there's this battle between "artists" and "Sybil system". this is very interesting, me as an artist has to agree , I will fight against the system if it turns me to be a criminal just because I'm an artist. If there's a riot later, then the organization will be bunch of artists? XD My reaction to: OP: Great song, but why was the animation recycled like that?? Oh damn you NoitaminA are you that lazy? Episode: great, still like it. Though there's no Akane :( yes I know this is good but seeing Akane's condition is what I'm dying to know. ED: ..... huh? |
WorldInverseJan 10, 2013 9:57 PM
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| Enjoyable flashback... Unexpected. I though they'd continue with the current plot right away, but it looks like there will be more backstory. No complaints. ..but... I miss the old OP/ED... :/ |
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Gash_V-D_Hetchum said: The Sasayama hate is wonderful. Seriously! He's a fuckin badass! How does everyone not love this guy? "Ohh he provoked the guy that was diiiiirtyyy" yeah that guy was holding a fucking knife to a girls throat, Sasayama did exactly what needed to be done in a swift manner. Dude's a hoss. I mean no homo but shit, he's even got the best character design in the show. Too bad his go getter attitude is likely the shovel that digs his grave, I'd have liked to see him in the present storyline. |
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| Both the opening and ending was disappointing.. And this episode seems so out of place. |
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| Even though it takes place 3 years ago, atleast there were glimpses of my prediction that this show would be about the illegitimacy of the sibyl system, well it still could go either way at this point. |
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| Eh, old OP was way better :/ Backstory! Eh, the episode was ok, but I didn't like it as much as previous ones. Maybe because it wasn't as dark as a lot of the others? I wish they better explained how she became a latent criminal, the description of why was too vague. |
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| Didn't like the new OP/ED too "unfitting". Liked the episode though. Really wanted to know her backstory. |
| Overall, pretty decent episode. I did think the first half seemed to be lacking in character development, so it's kind of nice to see a back story about Yayoi. As for the new OP and ED, they're okay but not as good as last season. Then again, last season had probably the best OP and ED for any anime last year so it's pretty hard to raise the bar every single time. |
| Finally Psycho Pass is back. I like the new OP. It seems like we will be heading into everyones past. Good episode. Nice to learn about Yayoi's past. |
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