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| Awesome episode. I think there's nothing more to say about. cyruz said: Now the Emperor is in for a can of whoop-ass! >:3 That guy is so friggin' huge. |
| Lol see the size difference compared to Akiyuki, lol This episode was nice, pleasant Sad to see that there's only 2 episodes left ~ |
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| Friggin' awesome episode. Love it when they do this "Don't forget yourself, Akiyuki!" stuff ^^ Also, it seems, that they're going to put all fighting from series in 25 and 26 episode. Good choice. |
| I kinda didn't like this episode. Midori's little back story kind of is the antithesis of how she was painted in the beginning. I thought there was more to Haru and Midori's relationship than the generic "It's my fault my parent died, and now I think everyone hates me." She seemed like such a more intelligent, and wise character who kind of took care of Haru in the beginning, and all along they were both just weak stereotypes? Makes me a little disappointed. Also, Akiyuki's little final transformation ended up feeling like more a necessity than an actual growth and strength of character. Nakiyami yelling "Think" and him swallowing his dad's little potion or whatever just felt too easy and deus ex. He didn't even respond to anyone, and seemed more lost than he ever did before. Maybe I expected too much? |
| The episode delivers as always but just not as much this time. Too bad midori's story was put aside so fast, introducing and puting away Midoris grand finale in one episodes just doesn't justify the rest of her story, I just thought it'd be more to it with all the time spent to reach the climax, and then abruptly put aside so fast, dissapointing. The Hiruken emperor was the highlight tho, now I just can't wait to see him inmore action next episode, damn those cliffhangers ^^ |
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noteDhero said: I kinda didn't like this episode. Midori's little back story kind of is the antithesis of how she was painted in the beginning. I thought there was more to Haru and Midori's relationship than the generic "It's my fault my parent died, and now I think everyone hates me." She seemed like such a more intelligent, and wise character who kind of took care of Haru in the beginning, and all along they were both just weak stereotypes? Makes me a little disappointed. Also, Akiyuki's little final transformation ended up feeling like more a necessity than an actual growth and strength of character. Nakiyami yelling "Think" and him swallowing his dad's little potion or whatever just felt too easy and deus ex. He didn't even respond to anyone, and seemed more lost than he ever did before. Maybe I expected too much? The potion was punched into Midori to turn her back to normal. I agree with your thoughts on Akiyuki seeming more lost in the end. He could have made a gesture or something but in staid it just seemed like he lost himself to the Xam. |
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Snok3n said: The episode delivers as always but just not as much this time. Too bad midori's story was put aside so fast, introducing and puting away Midoris grand finale in one episodes just doesn't justify the rest of her story, I just thought it'd be more to it with all the time spent to reach the climax, and then abruptly put aside so fast, dissapointing. The Hiruken emperor was the highlight tho, now I just can't wait to see him inmore action next episode, damn those cliffhangers ^^ I agree with you about Midori's story. This was wrapped up far too quickly considering the build up to these events that started many episodes before. Her story was also generic. ll things considered this entire series of events had little impact on the final outcome of the show and almost felt unnecessary. Don't misunderstand me, I did still enjoy this episode. Like others I am most excited about seeing the Hiruken Emperor. The final battle should prove interesting. Also are we certain Isshu is really dead? I could see her making a grand reappearance. The delivery crew should figure into the final two episodes and I feel that storyline will almost certainly involve Isshu. |
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braveja said: fThis was wrapped up far too quickly considering the build up to these events that started many episodes before. I realy did not expect her salvation. I thought they'd have to distroy her, So I was abit taken back by seeing her cured in her sister's arms. too neat and clean. The emperor is quite Gar, The battle between good(?) and evil(?) begins in ernest. |
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bravejaf said: Also are we certain Isshu is really dead? I could see her making a grand reappearance. The delivery crew should figure into the final two episodes and I feel that storyline will almost certainly involve Isshu. I don't want Isshu to return, don't get me wrong I liked her character alot! But to reintroduce her with only two episodes left seems far to unlikely for me, if they did it would probably only feel just as wrapped up as midori's story. I actually thought Isshu's and Raigo's last scenes were totally awesome even if it was to no avail. Sad endings rule <3 But I agree with you, there is a high possibility that the delivery screw will appear soon, they've been stuck far too long to end on that beach, and I see no reason for Nakiama to contact them if she didn't want them to come along? |
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| sometimes this type of ending you can expect in this anime...the plot and char development as well as how the delivery crew deal with their daily life...the parting for raigo n isshu really touching...at least we see y she was into the poetry and also why raigo being gentle towards her... |
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noteDhero said: IMO her "attidute" was some kind of Hiruko influence that multiplied her thoughts etc. I'm pretty sure she felt something like that guilty before too, but was trying to hide it inside. Then, the mad scientist applied the Hiruko and all those despair, sad feelings etc came out. Or something like that... I guess :pI kinda didn't like this episode. Midori's little back story kind of is the antithesis of how she was painted in the beginning. I thought there was more to Haru and Midori's relationship than the generic "It's my fault my parent died, and now I think everyone hates me." She seemed like such a more intelligent, and wise character who kind of took care of Haru in the beginning, and all along they were both just weak stereotypes? Makes me a little disappointed. |
Snok3n said: bravejaf said: Also are we certain Isshu is really dead? I could see her making a grand reappearance. The delivery crew should figure into the final two episodes and I feel that storyline will almost certainly involve Isshu. I don't want Isshu to return, don't get me wrong I liked her character alot! But to reintroduce her with only two episodes left seems far to unlikely for me, if they did it would probably only feel just as wrapped up as midori's story. I actually thought Isshu's and Raigo's last scenes were totally awesome even if it was to no avail. Sad endings rule <3 But I agree with you, there is a high possibility that the delivery screw will appear soon, they've been stuck far too long to end on that beach, and I see no reason for Nakiama to contact them if she didn't want them to come along? The preview at the end of the episode suggested the delivery crew and Nakiami would be on opposite sides. This could present an interesting development to the story. |
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| This anime leaves so much unanswered. Like what is the Hiruken Emperor exactly? How did it come into being and why effect, if any, did Isshu's attempt to destroy it have on it? Whatever, the upcoming fight is gonna be crazy good. I'm also looking to (hopefully) a little more info on Lady Sannova's background and her relationship to Nakiami. Also, Nakiami minus hair clips is damn hot might I add. =P |
| Awesome episode, hope more questions will be answered soon. |
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| Liked it. Nakiami looks so cute with her hair like that. |
Perposterone said: Still have no clue what is going on What's not to get? There are a few unexplained things (like wtf Lady Sannova is doing, and the story behind the Hiruken Emperor), but I think most of the questions have been answered, now. |
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| I love it and I am excited to see what this Sanova lady is all about. I wonder if Nakiami's teacher from the beginning will show up too. The ship is headed that way, I bet she plays a role. |
| midori days.... ;)) |
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| Woot go go Akiyuki even though you're like a hundredth of the size of the emperor kick his ass anyway =P! |
| Oh, man. There are only two more episodes left... Nooooooo. What will I watch after this is over?! (As if I don't have a huge to-watch list.) T-T gogoulo said: Absolutely. >.< |
gogoulo said: I like Nakiami without the hair pins too! So cute :D |
| I feel like this series never took off after a good start and with all the good ideas it had. A big letdown, but with some nice episodes from time to time. The characters and plot just aren't sufficiently developped and explained, and we can feel nothing watching this series. The direction is mostly average on top of that. To come back to this episode, Midori was annoying as Hell, and despite being the ultimate weapon of the South, she served no purpose scenaristically speaking appart from artificially separating Akiyuki and Haru. The last minutes of the episode were full of promises though, but I have the intuition they won't be fulfilled. |
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| wow now finally the reunion, cant wait for akiyuki fight the king. |
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Thousand-Eyes said: YESSSHell yeah! Nakiami without her hair clip is =) I freaking love this show now. At first I was so confused I was so frustrated I couldn't like the show as much but now it's so intense and awesome I love it!!!! and now the next episode! |
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| Though I never cared about Midori all that much, so happy that she is back to her normal self :3 |
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| If I have to see yet another "alternate internal reality" that some emo character needs to snap out of with the help of a love interest or parental figure or spiritual guide... I'm going to have to kill someone. Seriously, this was just beyond cliche. Whoever came up with the idea of throwing in the Midori plotline to fill up a few episodes should be ashamed of themselves. |
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aero said: Though I never cared about Midori all that much, so happy that she is back to her normal self :3 Same. Would've been pretty hard for Haru. Nakiami without hair clips. Wow. *girl crush* ahem. |
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| Nakiami's awesome as always. Midori's a shallow character , as always. Akiyuki PMSes in 3 seconds, as always. Oh Xam'd. A rewrite of the arc with a second season would make you so much better (: |
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| Somehow this was so very disappointing. And I'm beggining to lose a little interest. If you compare the beggining and the end, I much prefer the begining which was more interesting. It's starting to drag on a little. |
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| Would be resurrecting this thread but Midori is just plain stupid. Her wallowing in self-pity is just as worse as Mahiru Inami's manphobia and beating up men. |
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| Akiyuki with long hair is so ugly. |
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| Best thing about these last few episodes are Akiyuki's long hair and Nakiami without her hair pin. The rest is pretty much generic garbage. |
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Perposterone said: Still have no clue what is going on This. I mean when you give a second thought for this whole series, you gonna just find that they f*cked up a great anime series. |
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| I doubt they'll be able to explain everything at this rate. 2 episodes wont be enough anymore. Kind of disappointing. |
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| I much prefere Nakiami's current hairstyle. |
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| What a wonderful episode, just so wonderful both Nishimaru sisters getting back on good terms was just wonderful with the backstory! And what impressive development in the beginning, what immense power! What does that dark field have for purpose? The ending was bad ass with him flying and standing before that big dude. Just a wonderful episode, lets see what's next! |
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| Lol glad I'm not the only one who's still confused about what's happening. Two episodes to go. |
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| Man, I wonder if Haru knows Akiyuki used the vaccine on Midori. I assume that vaccine was for himself. |
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| What exactly made Akiyuki a complete Xam'd now? His spiritual journey is vague just like everything else. After all the talk about Sannova finally she might get some screen time in the next episode. |
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