Gambling Apocalypse Kaiji
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| Personally, I liked the way that the beams narrowed as it got farther along. Seemed metaphorical for the pressure of the Espoir-group gambles as a whole; it seems easy until you start playing, and then the traps come along. The danger here is definately more grisly than the other room, though. |
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| good episode! the psychological aspect is totally different from the rock paper scissors one.... intense! |
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mickal555 said: And they all should've taken off their shoes. exactly what i was thinking when i saw this...lol but this was an outstanding episode and it started out alot better than the first arc did |
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| I would've taken off my shoes and thrown it 1. at the guy in front of me or 2. those a**holes at the bottom laughing when someone falls. Great start to a new arc. Agree with Kaiji, don't even bother saying sorry if you're just gonna push them anyway. |
DigimonTamer said: I love the different dynamics that this show presents to you. In the first arc it pit Kaiji against all the other debtors, so we grew to hate guys like Funai. However this arc makes me realize that all of these guys, yes even Funai, are just like Kaiji and are just trying to get themselves out of the dumps. You realize that somebody like Funai isn't such a jerk and was just doing what he had to do to get out of this hell.............. Funai was repeater though, and one that I doubt was in the dumps... |
bigjig said: DigimonTamer said: I love the different dynamics that this show presents to you. In the first arc it pit Kaiji against all the other debtors, so we grew to hate guys like Funai. However this arc makes me realize that all of these guys, yes even Funai, are just like Kaiji and are just trying to get themselves out of the dumps. You realize that somebody like Funai isn't such a jerk and was just doing what he had to do to get out of this hell.............. Funai was repeater though, and one that I doubt was in the dumps... Wouldn't Kaiji also be considered a repeater now though since he is doing another gambling game? I'm pretty sure Funai isn't much better off than Kaiji if he was on the boat to begin with. |
| I gotta say, this is the episode that made me think that Kaiji could potentially be a better anime series than Akagi. I mean, Akagi was awesome, but no episode of Akagi made me sit on the edge of my seat as much as this episode of Kaiji did. You can actually sympathize with Kaiji's dilemma, whereas Akagi was in a league of his own and you could never see yourself in his shoes. I can't wait to watch the next episode to see if Kaiji decides to push his opponents or if he finds another way to survive. |
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| 5 out of 5: Loved it! One of the best thrilling episode!!! |
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| I'm saving the second arc for some quality New Year's watching. Should have 3 or 4 episodes waiting for me. Wonderful. |
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DigimonTamer said: bigjig said: DigimonTamer said: I love the different dynamics that this show presents to you. In the first arc it pit Kaiji against all the other debtors, so we grew to hate guys like Funai. However this arc makes me realize that all of these guys, yes even Funai, are just like Kaiji and are just trying to get themselves out of the dumps. You realize that somebody like Funai isn't such a jerk and was just doing what he had to do to get out of this hell.............. Funai was repeater though, and one that I doubt was in the dumps... Wouldn't Kaiji also be considered a repeater now though since he is doing another gambling game? I'm pretty sure Funai isn't much better off than Kaiji if he was on the boat to begin with. Funai was a repeater on the boat because he had done the restricted rock, paper scissors game before, i.e he knew what game they would be playing before he got on (whereas the others, like kaiji weren't told what gamble it was, placing them at a disadvantage). Kaiji is gambling again, but he isn't a repeater because he didn't know what type of gamble they would be doing (i.e even though he went on the boat he has no great advantage over the others) |
| Aside from general wariness towards the hosts and his fellow gamblers, maybe. |
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| That was an exciting episode! i loved it! i was getting sooo bored with the last two eps. It started to get painfull to watch cause it was so dull and all they did was scream - _- But this ep was really awesome! Makes you wonder what the person who wrote the story is like cause... thats some sick games he invented DX |
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magentaanbu said: Makes you wonder what the person who wrote the story is like cause... thats some sick games he invented DX If you think that's bad, you haven't seen Akagi, another series by the same author. That one has a pretty twisted game at the end of the series, too. |
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| I think this is just their way of saying Merry Christmas, we won't be doing any updates. And if they manage to ruin a few Christmases while their at it, hey all the better. |
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| Lmao. xxD Looking forward to more. :> |
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| Eh? EH? Loli? Where!? Well, I can wait. Everyone needs to take an X'mas break. |
| I seriously doubt that triad actually dropped Kaiji. Seems more like a Dattebayo-ryu troll. It's cool with me, let 'em have their holiday fun. |
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| Yup, the triad was just messing with us as usual, Kaiji 12 is out already. I'd have already downloaded it if I had time to watch it =/ |
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| I just love this anime! Things are getting so intense now :D Btw, where is the old man (the one Kaiji helped on the Espoir)? He was on Kaiji's group wasn't he? =S |
| This series show the true human nature. |
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| damn i wouldn't care i ll just push him |
| There's just no let up with the tension and suspense and all the other strong feelings you get while watching a show like this. A nice new game that shows human beings at their best. Or worst. I just love the atmosphere of this series! |
| Push or not to push there is the question? Man this is horrible, this game is bringing the worse in people! |
| Wow... I sure as hell didn't expect a game like that. Great episode. |
| Best episode ive seen so far its 9/10 if it goes like this the whole series |
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| That's just insane. Will Kaiji kill his opponent? |
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| Now this is more on dark psychological side of human... |
| Holy shit that's some intense shit. |
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| Now THIS is what I'm talking about. This is some very dark stuff right here, I've always found it interesting what people do in extreme situations. Good stuff. |
| "Yes, I have been deprived of emotion. But not completely. Whoever did it, botched the job." - Geralt of Rivia |
| Man these guys are really fucked up! Great Episode, and what an awesome cliffhanger... |
| Damn this was pretty interesting! I hope Kaiji does push him off, though. Nice cliffhanger. |
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| 1-If the main character don't bring justice in the end of the series, I don't think I'll enjoy it. 2-This series makes me want to return studying so that I'll get a good job in the future. |
| Wow. Well-done episode. To push or be pushed. |
| Kaiji should just push him and get it over with. C'mon! Eveyone's doing it! |
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| Holy shit I have no words to describe the amount of man tears this episode evoked. 10000000/5 |
| the only rule was you cant touch the beam with your hands. so why not hang upsidedown from your legs and shuffle that way to get around people? |
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| What a dirty game. I think I like it even more than the previous game. This animu ;x |
| my heart cant take this xD and i cant even watch the next episode till tomorrow night, this must have been harsh watching airing, and i like how much more brutal that manga panel shown at the end looked |
| All those hyenas just laughing at the people who fall and hurt themselves. At least they don't throw food at the contestants |
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| Why aren't the guys hanging themselves under the metal rods ? Less chances to fall, and people behind wouldn't have to push you to pass you. Very nasty atmosphere in this episode. Iwould gladly wish them all dead, but sadly I don't think it's that kind of show where villains get what comes to them. |
| Woah, that went on a whole new level of sadism. Physical and mental sadism. Truly the deepest scum of the Earth. Well, no, I'm exagerating. But what a bunch of scum. Anyway, Kaiji sure wasn't expecting that, neither was Sahara. They said that the first one to reach the other side had 20 millions, but they never said that it was the only game that they would be playing. A lot of time for them to end up dying. And talking about dying, they don't seem to be willing to help these men who fell. Will they just let them die there? That would be absolutely terrible. But so exciting at the same time. |
| «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 |
| Those rich ass fucks down there are enjoying the show as people fall... scummy shit |
| First suspenseful episode. Much better than the rock,paper,scissor arc. |
| I thought Kaiji would have an advantage since I assumed they were going to do another battle of wits. I got the feeling that the rich were betting on their performances, but never thought it'd turn into such a circus. Damn that's gruesome, really disturbing reactions on both sides of the spectrum. Interesting how they delve into that whole notion of the participants crying and apologizing as they wrong their fellow man. Man is capable of the most abominable things, but self justification and remorse clears the conscience. |
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