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May 26, 2016 4:21 AM
#551
Subaru's seiyuu is amazing. This lap scene was very emotional and realistic. It's good to know that Emilia can help him. I loved this episode Great job, it was a beautiful episode. |
May 26, 2016 5:13 AM
#552
Ninjasander said: iRels said: Ninjasander said: iRels said: Razi_N said: Fappa said: I think it's clear now that ever since he died the first time in this mansion this overly happy personality of his was merely an act to cope with the traumatizing experiences. And as we saw in this episode this can only bring you that far, sooner or later you break under the pressure. Still I wonder how many people rolled their eyes because of his attitude just to get hit in the guts when we saw how this was an over the top act he put up caused by his mental damage. Rather than annoyance, I felt really bad for him because he was obviously falling apart and trying to hold it all together. I was relieved when Emilia came to the rescue. I don't think that's exactly the way I see it... He seemed to be behaving that way since he appeared in the fantasy world. In the mansion what was clear to me is that he had accumulated too much stress; he then broke down in Emilia's lap. But he wasn't putting up a façade: he was really enjoying himself with Emilia and the others. To say that he was putting a façade, is to say that he was actually not - which is certainly not the case. Because, HOW could he? Except for the deaths, he's getting everything that he ever wanted. There's no way that he'd not be satisfied with it; thus, feeling happy about it. Definition of façade: "an outward appearance that is maintained to conceal a less pleasant or creditable reality." With everything repeating, coupled with him having to worry about finding out who his killer is, it then became challenging, as it normally would, to behave as joyously many other times, the way did the first few times. (But still not too much - as Emilia and the others were capable of making him feel pleased enough with their company.) But he thought that he had to. He believed that it was necessary to act normally (the way he always acted). The reason was that he didn't want to worry the residents--with troubles he considered his, only. He didn't want the 'unwanted stuff' to ruin his moments with the others, because he considered those moments too precious for him. He did it for them. What you're describing in your last paragraph is a façade. You're arguing about semantics. His "less pleasant/credible reality" is his inner frustration and sadness that he's trying to hide from the others. As in, he's putting up a façade. This does not mean he can't have a happy personality. He's always been an optimistic, go-lucky guy. It's also possible he developed this personality to handle things he's had to endure before we met him. There's been a lot of small hints on how he's been having an internal conflict after his time loops began. His breakdowns were just the obvious ones. That part I find hard to believe. He's living by himself. I don't think he'd care enough about developing such a personality where it wouldn't have any use... Were that the case, he'd even act that way in the real world - while paying the clerk. At the grocery store he appears depressed. He's no reason to hide it. Nor I'd believe that he'd find the motivation to... He's been himself since I saw him for the first time. It was simply not the best of him. The best was shown in the fantasy world. I don't buy your first argument. It's obvious he was enjoying himself in the mansion, which is why he's trying so hard to fix this whole situation. This is why he's putting up a façade, he doesn't want to worry them. The façade and his enjoyment isn't related. His suffering is the reason for his façade. The "I feel sick" while he was trying to smile makes this obvious, imo. Yes, but the way I saw the 'façade' being used, it appeared it meant that he was feeling as bad as shown in the 'I feel sick' the whole time. It wasn't that bad. His previous misfortunes were building up to that moment, but I don't believe that they were affecting him enough. Because if they were, they would then be getting in the way of his enjoyment - which is what I think would normally happen. It'd be shown in his face, at least. (Subaru's an ordinary gamer, not a professional actor.) So it seems that something happened in episode 8 that increased his fear too much. At the point of making him paranoid. Resulting in a (too obvious) façade/overacting. Before it wasn't shown to be so bad - not in his daily routine there, working. He seemed to have been acting more carefree, then. What I believe then is that he wasn't really getting affected by the bad experiences. He was being capable of ignoring them too well... Not caring enough. They were simply, not getting in his way. But it's like the author predicted this, then forced more fear on him. Because in episode 8 it became too intense. As if something had triggered it. And something should have... Here's him motivated and confident: Here's him conscious about his worries, but not getting affected by them: (It's in scenes like these, that he's proven to not be putting up a façade. He's simply not bothered enough.) Here he's truly cheerful: He's then reminded...: And...: Now the rest where he starts getting paranoid. Then subsequently breaks on Emilia's lap. Then feels refreshed. Admits that he's cornered. And lastly, has his hopes restored by now having a lead. So, wasn't it at episode 6 that he got killed by Rem? Oh that was when she revealed herself... Then in episode 7, he killed himself, and in the same episode, she was killed... He couldn't even try to do anything; it all just happened... It was an instant failure. Then in the next episode he became aware of much more than he did before. He now fears Rem, Ram, Roswaal... So much happened in the last minutes of episode 6, till the end of episode 7... It's where it actually began. It's when he should've felt more uncomfortable near the residents... Because before, they were innocent in his eyes... Well, they still are, because he believes in them... But now he knows that he should fear them. Even in a good part of the first half of episode 8 he was still quite comfortable with his situation. But it appeared that change was necessary. Even so, in the next episode he'll continue to be himself. He'll get over it. And the story will continue... He'll not be putting a façade. He'll still enjoy his moments. His fear has been shown multiple times in the show. Once in episode 4 (or 5) when he's talking to Emilia. He has quite the serious expression. She notices this. Later, Beatrice comments on how his hand has stopped shaking. You have to notice all the subtle cues the show has given us regarding his mental state. The breakdown in ep 7 and 8 have been built up to. He has not been ignoring it. Like the scene in the store at the beginning that you mention. Sure it was. When he was in front of the cause. Should've shown that scene. Don't remember it well. Sure, but he feeling shaken for a moment doesn't invalidates every of his moments. He can't deny that facts have occurred. But that doesn't means that he has to keep thinking about them all the time - which would then, equal to ignoring. How is the scene at the store related? His mental state? Anything he could've been worried about at the time was another thing entirely. You can see he gets a bit sad after seeing the couple walking outside. Giving us clues that he might feel very lonely with his current life. He might live alone, but he's still a high school student. He is not completely isolated from the world My comment regarding his life before is just speculation on my part, but it is definitely a personality he could've developed as a coping mechanism. Just because he doesn't act the same way around the clerk, does not devalue my argument. It's obvious, to me, that he is someone who wants to be liked, which is why he has developed such a happy and jokey personality. When was it said that he was studying? All I heard is that he was playing video games all day... I didn't see it being told that it wasn't school time. That should be his actual personality, not one developed for him to 'cope'. It's just that he having no friends, has no opportunity to make use of it. And who doesn't wants to be liked? That person wouldn't be human. Someone doesn't have to develop a 'happy and jokey' personality for that. All they've to do is become someone that another would be able to count on. The incidents are getting in the way of his enjoyment. He's trying to make everything work, but he keeps getting back at square one. That is why he breaks. Of course he'll enjoy all the small moments, but all the resets are slowly getting to him as well. Culminating in ep 7 and 8 for now. No they weren't getting in the way of his enjoyment at all... He didn't break simply because of that. It was the occurrence that I've shown. He was reminded of the fear he felt of the dark hand, lost his confidence in fighting, and became cornered - without leads. He then succumbed to stress, that was built up by despair. The 'small moments' are bigger than what you seem to think. How do you think he keeps his morale high, like I said? Those good moments were outweighing the bad ones, most of the time. I think you are misunderstanding what we're saying when we say he's using a façade. We're not calling his personality fake. He is just hiding all his pent up emotions. A façade he breaks when he cries in Emilia's lap in the latest episode. A façade is a wall you show your friends while hiding the negative emotions behind it. The "wall" is still going to be a part of you, but you're hiding the hole picture. You seem to be agreeing with us, but we're arguing about semantics. What I mean is simple: those worries aren't in his mind all the time. They're placed on the side, as to not get in his way. This being the case, there'd be no need for him to put up a façade. He isn't thinking about them all the time. He doesn't have to conceal what isn't in front of him, disturbing him. He worries when it's time to. Didn't you see he alone, in his bed? He was normal. Talking to himself, like a loner would... Reviewing his thoughts; even there, by himself, he was normal. Again, if he were feeling so worried all the time, he'd not be able to hide it. What do you expect him to be? He's no actor. Instead, what I see is him relaxing, lying on the grass (or bed - you get it.) When you say that he's hiding them, it implies that he's thinking about them - which he isn't. He only felt the need to go that far into his acting, a.k.a façade (which was more like paranoia), when he had lost hope. When he fell into despair. This hadn't happened before. It wasn't needed before. He wasn't so worried about suspicion as he became then. When Emilia is in front of him, what do you think'll have more of an effect on him? Something he isn't currently experiencing, or something that he is? He's paying attention to her. Not to unpleasant, past events. There's...no wall. If there ever was, it was built almost instantly, in episode 8. The bad experiences were only bricks before then. EDIT: These metaphors... Bad experiences = Reasons to. |
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May 26, 2016 6:18 AM
#553
damm great episode it did a good job cringy the living shit out of me the first half but that lap pillow tho |
May 26, 2016 8:50 AM
#554
The first five chapters of the manga with the third arc were translated into English and published by OTS today. |
Re:Zero nice troll ending. |
May 26, 2016 12:59 PM
#555
May 26, 2016 2:28 PM
#557
iRels said: Ninjasander said: iRels said: Ninjasander said: iRels said: Razi_N said: Fappa said: I think it's clear now that ever since he died the first time in this mansion this overly happy personality of his was merely an act to cope with the traumatizing experiences. And as we saw in this episode this can only bring you that far, sooner or later you break under the pressure. Still I wonder how many people rolled their eyes because of his attitude just to get hit in the guts when we saw how this was an over the top act he put up caused by his mental damage. Rather than annoyance, I felt really bad for him because he was obviously falling apart and trying to hold it all together. I was relieved when Emilia came to the rescue. I don't think that's exactly the way I see it... He seemed to be behaving that way since he appeared in the fantasy world. In the mansion what was clear to me is that he had accumulated too much stress; he then broke down in Emilia's lap. But he wasn't putting up a façade: he was really enjoying himself with Emilia and the others. To say that he was putting a façade, is to say that he was actually not - which is certainly not the case. Because, HOW could he? Except for the deaths, he's getting everything that he ever wanted. There's no way that he'd not be satisfied with it; thus, feeling happy about it. Definition of façade: "an outward appearance that is maintained to conceal a less pleasant or creditable reality." With everything repeating, coupled with him having to worry about finding out who his killer is, it then became challenging, as it normally would, to behave as joyously many other times, the way did the first few times. (But still not too much - as Emilia and the others were capable of making him feel pleased enough with their company.) But he thought that he had to. He believed that it was necessary to act normally (the way he always acted). The reason was that he didn't want to worry the residents--with troubles he considered his, only. He didn't want the 'unwanted stuff' to ruin his moments with the others, because he considered those moments too precious for him. He did it for them. What you're describing in your last paragraph is a façade. You're arguing about semantics. His "less pleasant/credible reality" is his inner frustration and sadness that he's trying to hide from the others. As in, he's putting up a façade. This does not mean he can't have a happy personality. He's always been an optimistic, go-lucky guy. It's also possible he developed this personality to handle things he's had to endure before we met him. There's been a lot of small hints on how he's been having an internal conflict after his time loops began. His breakdowns were just the obvious ones. That part I find hard to believe. He's living by himself. I don't think he'd care enough about developing such a personality where it wouldn't have any use... Were that the case, he'd even act that way in the real world - while paying the clerk. At the grocery store he appears depressed. He's no reason to hide it. Nor I'd believe that he'd find the motivation to... He's been himself since I saw him for the first time. It was simply not the best of him. The best was shown in the fantasy world. I don't buy your first argument. It's obvious he was enjoying himself in the mansion, which is why he's trying so hard to fix this whole situation. This is why he's putting up a façade, he doesn't want to worry them. The façade and his enjoyment isn't related. His suffering is the reason for his façade. The "I feel sick" while he was trying to smile makes this obvious, imo. Yes, but the way I saw the 'façade' being used, it appeared it meant that he was feeling as bad as shown in the 'I feel sick' the whole time. It wasn't that bad. His previous misfortunes were building up to that moment, but I don't believe that they were affecting him enough. Because if they were, they would then be getting in the way of his enjoyment - which is what I think would normally happen. It'd be shown in his face, at least. (Subaru's an ordinary gamer, not a professional actor.) So it seems that something happened in episode 8 that increased his fear too much. At the point of making him paranoid. Resulting in a (too obvious) façade/overacting. Before it wasn't shown to be so bad - not in his daily routine there, working. He seemed to have been acting more carefree, then. What I believe then is that he wasn't really getting affected by the bad experiences. He was being capable of ignoring them too well... Not caring enough. They were simply, not getting in his way. But it's like the author predicted this, then forced more fear on him. Because in episode 8 it became too intense. As if something had triggered it. And something should have... Here's him motivated and confident: Here's him conscious about his worries, but not getting affected by them: (It's in scenes like these, that he's proven to not be putting up a façade. He's simply not bothered enough.) Here he's truly cheerful: He's then reminded...: And...: Now the rest where he starts getting paranoid. Then subsequently breaks on Emilia's lap. Then feels refreshed. Admits that he's cornered. And lastly, has his hopes restored by now having a lead. So, wasn't it at episode 6 that he got killed by Rem? Oh that was when she revealed herself... Then in episode 7, he killed himself, and in the same episode, she was killed... He couldn't even try to do anything; it all just happened... It was an instant failure. Then in the next episode he became aware of much more than he did before. He now fears Rem, Ram, Roswaal... So much happened in the last minutes of episode 6, till the end of episode 7... It's where it actually began. It's when he should've felt more uncomfortable near the residents... Because before, they were innocent in his eyes... Well, they still are, because he believes in them... But now he knows that he should fear them. Even in a good part of the first half of episode 8 he was still quite comfortable with his situation. But it appeared that change was necessary. Even so, in the next episode he'll continue to be himself. He'll get over it. And the story will continue... He'll not be putting a façade. He'll still enjoy his moments. His fear has been shown multiple times in the show. Once in episode 4 (or 5) when he's talking to Emilia. He has quite the serious expression. She notices this. Later, Beatrice comments on how his hand has stopped shaking. You have to notice all the subtle cues the show has given us regarding his mental state. The breakdown in ep 7 and 8 have been built up to. He has not been ignoring it. Like the scene in the store at the beginning that you mention. Sure it was. When he was in front of the cause. Should've shown that scene. Don't remember it well. Sure, but he feeling shaken for a moment doesn't invalidates every of his moments. He can't deny that facts have occurred. But that doesn't means that he has to keep thinking about them all the time - which would then, equal to ignoring. How is the scene at the store related? His mental state? Anything he could've been worried about at the time was another thing entirely. You can see he gets a bit sad after seeing the couple walking outside. Giving us clues that he might feel very lonely with his current life. He might live alone, but he's still a high school student. He is not completely isolated from the world My comment regarding his life before is just speculation on my part, but it is definitely a personality he could've developed as a coping mechanism. Just because he doesn't act the same way around the clerk, does not devalue my argument. It's obvious, to me, that he is someone who wants to be liked, which is why he has developed such a happy and jokey personality. When was it said that he was studying? All I heard is that he was playing video games all day... I didn't see it being told that it wasn't school time. That should be his actual personality, not one developed for him to 'cope'. It's just that he having no friends, has no opportunity to make use of it. And who doesn't wants to be liked? That person wouldn't be human. Someone doesn't have to develop a 'happy and jokey' personality for that. All they've to do is become someone that another would be able to count on. The incidents are getting in the way of his enjoyment. He's trying to make everything work, but he keeps getting back at square one. That is why he breaks. Of course he'll enjoy all the small moments, but all the resets are slowly getting to him as well. Culminating in ep 7 and 8 for now. No they weren't getting in the way of his enjoyment at all... He didn't break simply because of that. It was the occurrence that I've shown. He was reminded of the fear he felt of the dark hand, lost his confidence in fighting, and became cornered - without leads. He then succumbed to stress, that was built up by despair. The 'small moments' are bigger than what you seem to think. How do you think he keeps his morale high, like I said? Those good moments were outweighing the bad ones, most of the time. I think you are misunderstanding what we're saying when we say he's using a façade. We're not calling his personality fake. He is just hiding all his emotions. A façade when he cries in Emilia's lap in the latest episode. A façade is a wall you show your friends while hiding the negative emotions behind it. The "wall" is still going to be a part of you, but you're hiding the hole picture. You seem to be agreeing with us, but we're arguing about semantics. What I mean is simple: those worries aren't in his mind all the time. They're placed on the side, as to not get in his way. This being the case, there'd be no need for him to put up a façade. He isn't thinking about them all the time. He doesn't have to conceal what isn't in front of him, disturbing him. He worries when it's time to. Didn't you see he alone, in his bed? He was normal. Talking to himself, like a loner would... Reviewing his thoughts; even there, by himself, he was normal. Again, if he were feeling so worried all the time, he'd not be able to hide it. What do you expect him to be? He's no actor. Instead, what I see is him relaxing, lying on the grass (or bed - you get it.) When you say that he's hiding them, it implies that he's thinking about them - which he isn't. He only felt the need to go that far into his acting, a.k.a façade (which was more like paranoia), when he had lost hope. When he fell into despair. This hadn't happened before. It wasn't needed before. He wasn't so worried about suspicion as he became then. When Emilia is in front of him, what do you think'll have more of an effect on him? Something he isn't currently experiencing, or something that he is? He's paying attention to her. Not to unpleasant, past events. There's...no wall. If there ever was, it was built almost instantly, in episode 8. The bad experiences were only bricks before then. EDIT: These metaphors... Bad experiences = Reasons to. You sentence structure is really fragmented and hard to follow. You should try to write more cohesive paragraphs, it would make it easier to understand you. Your understanding of what a façade is and how people might use one seems a bit limited to me. You're also putting a lot of words in my mouth and making weird assumptions I never even implied. You've done this with other people you've discussed with in these threads. It's a tad bit frustrating. You're even repeating what I've said, but with different words, going in circles. "The 'small moments' are bigger than what you seem to think. How do you think he keeps his morale high, like I said? Those good moments were outweighing the bad ones, most of the time." This is exactly what I'm trying to say, but you aren't Even trying to acknowledge that. Read the summary of the show. He is a high school student. Honestly, I find some of your views awfully simplistic. I think we can only agree to disagree on most of this. |
May 26, 2016 3:49 PM
#558
Ninjasander said: iRels said: Ninjasander said: iRels said: Ninjasander said: iRels said: Razi_N said: Fappa said: I think it's clear now that ever since he died the first time in this mansion this overly happy personality of his was merely an act to cope with the traumatizing experiences. And as we saw in this episode this can only bring you that far, sooner or later you break under the pressure. Still I wonder how many people rolled their eyes because of his attitude just to get hit in the guts when we saw how this was an over the top act he put up caused by his mental damage. Rather than annoyance, I felt really bad for him because he was obviously falling apart and trying to hold it all together. I was relieved when Emilia came to the rescue. I don't think that's exactly the way I see it... He seemed to be behaving that way since he appeared in the fantasy world. In the mansion what was clear to me is that he had accumulated too much stress; he then broke down in Emilia's lap. But he wasn't putting up a façade: he was really enjoying himself with Emilia and the others. To say that he was putting a façade, is to say that he was actually not - which is certainly not the case. Because, HOW could he? Except for the deaths, he's getting everything that he ever wanted. There's no way that he'd not be satisfied with it; thus, feeling happy about it. Definition of façade: "an outward appearance that is maintained to conceal a less pleasant or creditable reality." With everything repeating, coupled with him having to worry about finding out who his killer is, it then became challenging, as it normally would, to behave as joyously many other times, the way did the first few times. (But still not too much - as Emilia and the others were capable of making him feel pleased enough with their company.) But he thought that he had to. He believed that it was necessary to act normally (the way he always acted). The reason was that he didn't want to worry the residents--with troubles he considered his, only. He didn't want the 'unwanted stuff' to ruin his moments with the others, because he considered those moments too precious for him. He did it for them. What you're describing in your last paragraph is a façade. You're arguing about semantics. His "less pleasant/credible reality" is his inner frustration and sadness that he's trying to hide from the others. As in, he's putting up a façade. This does not mean he can't have a happy personality. He's always been an optimistic, go-lucky guy. It's also possible he developed this personality to handle things he's had to endure before we met him. There's been a lot of small hints on how he's been having an internal conflict after his time loops began. His breakdowns were just the obvious ones. That part I find hard to believe. He's living by himself. I don't think he'd care enough about developing such a personality where it wouldn't have any use... Were that the case, he'd even act that way in the real world - while paying the clerk. At the grocery store he appears depressed. He's no reason to hide it. Nor I'd believe that he'd find the motivation to... He's been himself since I saw him for the first time. It was simply not the best of him. The best was shown in the fantasy world. I don't buy your first argument. It's obvious he was enjoying himself in the mansion, which is why he's trying so hard to fix this whole situation. This is why he's putting up a façade, he doesn't want to worry them. The façade and his enjoyment isn't related. His suffering is the reason for his façade. The "I feel sick" while he was trying to smile makes this obvious, imo. Yes, but the way I saw the 'façade' being used, it appeared it meant that he was feeling as bad as shown in the 'I feel sick' the whole time. It wasn't that bad. His previous misfortunes were building up to that moment, but I don't believe that they were affecting him enough. Because if they were, they would then be getting in the way of his enjoyment - which is what I think would normally happen. It'd be shown in his face, at least. (Subaru's an ordinary gamer, not a professional actor.) So it seems that something happened in episode 8 that increased his fear too much. At the point of making him paranoid. Resulting in a (too obvious) façade/overacting. Before it wasn't shown to be so bad - not in his daily routine there, working. He seemed to have been acting more carefree, then. What I believe then is that he wasn't really getting affected by the bad experiences. He was being capable of ignoring them too well... Not caring enough. They were simply, not getting in his way. But it's like the author predicted this, then forced more fear on him. Because in episode 8 it became too intense. As if something had triggered it. And something should have... Here's him motivated and confident: Here's him conscious about his worries, but not getting affected by them: (It's in scenes like these, that he's proven to not be putting up a façade. He's simply not bothered enough.) Here he's truly cheerful: He's then reminded...: And...: Now the rest where he starts getting paranoid. Then subsequently breaks on Emilia's lap. Then feels refreshed. Admits that he's cornered. And lastly, has his hopes restored by now having a lead. So, wasn't it at episode 6 that he got killed by Rem? Oh that was when she revealed herself... Then in episode 7, he killed himself, and in the same episode, she was killed... He couldn't even try to do anything; it all just happened... It was an instant failure. Then in the next episode he became aware of much more than he did before. He now fears Rem, Ram, Roswaal... So much happened in the last minutes of episode 6, till the end of episode 7... It's where it actually began. It's when he should've felt more uncomfortable near the residents... Because before, they were innocent in his eyes... Well, they still are, because he believes in them... But now he knows that he should fear them. Even in a good part of the first half of episode 8 he was still quite comfortable with his situation. But it appeared that change was necessary. Even so, in the next episode he'll continue to be himself. He'll get over it. And the story will continue... He'll not be putting a façade. He'll still enjoy his moments. His fear has been shown multiple times in the show. Once in episode 4 (or 5) when he's talking to Emilia. He has quite the serious expression. She notices this. Later, Beatrice comments on how his hand has stopped shaking. You have to notice all the subtle cues the show has given us regarding his mental state. The breakdown in ep 7 and 8 have been built up to. He has not been ignoring it. Like the scene in the store at the beginning that you mention. Sure it was. When he was in front of the cause. Should've shown that scene. Don't remember it well. Sure, but he feeling shaken for a moment doesn't invalidates every of his moments. He can't deny that facts have occurred. But that doesn't means that he has to keep thinking about them all the time - which would then, equal to ignoring. How is the scene at the store related? His mental state? Anything he could've been worried about at the time was another thing entirely. You can see he gets a bit sad after seeing the couple walking outside. Giving us clues that he might feel very lonely with his current life. He might live alone, but he's still a high school student. He is not completely isolated from the world My comment regarding his life before is just speculation on my part, but it is definitely a personality he could've developed as a coping mechanism. Just because he doesn't act the same way around the clerk, does not devalue my argument. It's obvious, to me, that he is someone who wants to be liked, which is why he has developed such a happy and jokey personality. When was it said that he was studying? All I heard is that he was playing video games all day... I didn't see it being told that it wasn't school time. That should be his actual personality, not one developed for him to 'cope'. It's just that he having no friends, has no opportunity to make use of it. And who doesn't wants to be liked? That person wouldn't be human. Someone doesn't have to develop a 'happy and jokey' personality for that. All they've to do is become someone that another would be able to count on. The incidents are getting in the way of his enjoyment. He's trying to make everything work, but he keeps getting back at square one. That is why he breaks. Of course he'll enjoy all the small moments, but all the resets are slowly getting to him as well. Culminating in ep 7 and 8 for now. No they weren't getting in the way of his enjoyment at all... He didn't break simply because of that. It was the occurrence that I've shown. He was reminded of the fear he felt of the dark hand, lost his confidence in fighting, and became cornered - without leads. He then succumbed to stress, that was built up by despair. The 'small moments' are bigger than what you seem to think. How do you think he keeps his morale high, like I said? Those good moments were outweighing the bad ones, most of the time. I think you are misunderstanding what we're saying when we say he's using a façade. We're not calling his personality fake. He is just hiding all his emotions. A façade when he cries in Emilia's lap in the latest episode. A façade is a wall you show your friends while hiding the negative emotions behind it. The "wall" is still going to be a part of you, but you're hiding the hole picture. You seem to be agreeing with us, but we're arguing about semantics. What I mean is simple: those worries aren't in his mind all the time. They're placed on the side, as to not get in his way. This being the case, there'd be no need for him to put up a façade. He isn't thinking about them all the time. He doesn't have to conceal what isn't in front of him, disturbing him. He worries when it's time to. Didn't you see he alone, in his bed? He was normal. Talking to himself, like a loner would... Reviewing his thoughts; even there, by himself, he was normal. Again, if he were feeling so worried all the time, he'd not be able to hide it. What do you expect him to be? He's no actor. Instead, what I see is him relaxing, lying on the grass (or bed - you get it.) When you say that he's hiding them, it implies that he's thinking about them - which he isn't. He only felt the need to go that far into his acting, a.k.a façade (which was more like paranoia), when he had lost hope. When he fell into despair. This hadn't happened before. It wasn't needed before. He wasn't so worried about suspicion as he became then. When Emilia is in front of him, what do you think'll have more of an effect on him? Something he isn't currently experiencing, or something that he is? He's paying attention to her. Not to unpleasant, past events. There's...no wall. If there ever was, it was built almost instantly, in episode 8. The bad experiences were only bricks before then. EDIT: These metaphors... Bad experiences = Reasons to. You sentence structure is really fragmented and hard to follow. You should try to write more cohesive paragraphs, it would make it easier to understand you. Your understanding of what a façade is and how people might use one seems a bit limited to me. You're also putting a lot of words in my mouth and making weird assumptions I never even implied. You've done this with other people you've discussed with in these threads. It's a tad bit frustrating. You're even repeating what I've said, but with different words, going in circles. "The 'small moments' are bigger than what you seem to think. How do you think he keeps his morale high, like I said? Those good moments were outweighing the bad ones, most of the time." This is exactly what I'm trying to say, but you aren't Even trying to acknowledge that. Read the summary of the show. He is a high school student. Honestly, I find some of your views awfully simplistic. I think we can only agree to disagree on most of this. As you've told me everything I had already considered, I might've not felt very motivated to make it more well-structured. That's how I act, it seems. More to amuse myself... And I didn't find it very amusing to repeat everything. Simply, all you guys are telling me is that he's an actor. When he isn't. "overly happy personality of his was merely an act to cope with the traumatizing experiences." Like I said, don't we think this because we're not feeling as excited as he is? Not close to how excited he is. What has been said in this, is that he's exaggerating. That he's not believable. But how can we know? I believe in what's in front of me. And Subaru's not shown worried even alone. That's enough proof. Subaru's not forcing an 'outward appearance'. If he tried to, it'd appear on his face. He was instead, feeling easily unaffected by the past events. And isn't it only to Emilia that he tries to act more composed? But most of the time, he doesn't have to even try to, as he's already. While with Beatrice he's all open. He might even feel the need to open himself more to her, as to increase his chances of getting help from. Even so, he's shown to be quite relaxed... He relieves his stress by confessing to her, it appears. He can practically tell everything to her except for the 'Return by Death'. He appears truer there than everywhere else. She's his mental support. He is shaken by the bad experiences, but gets over it later. Aren't you people underestimating human's capabilities to adapt? He might be getting used to all of it. (If I were in his place I'd find it all quite exciting... when I think about it.) It's really incredible, isn't it? How someone as naive as him is enduring all that's been thrown at him. And it's not their fault, but his, for getting involved in all of it. (When I see someone like Roswaal, I believe that he's gone through much more unpleasant experiences than Subaru. He appears much more developed. And guess what? He overcame them. Subaru's still too much an easy prey, as he's too inexperienced... Even so, he still endures.) I don't really think the author's intention is to prove Subaru that the world he's in is worse than his previous one. That'd be too cliché. And by doing so, he'd be proving him that not even someone as impressive as Emilia, is enough to compensate for his unpleasant experiences (which should be unwanted). What I see instead is that she's being more than enough. The show I'd see then as no better than 'The Twelve Kingdoms'. There it was simply too obvious. I felt the need to drop it, as I was seen to be be forced a lesson I hadn't asked for, nor that I was unaware of. |
removed-userMay 26, 2016 8:32 PM
May 26, 2016 4:19 PM
#559
Once again, you're putting words in other people's mouths. Also, I am not speaking on the behalf of everyone else, only myself. Your view of things is one-sided, and you discard every other possibility. What you're saying is just one part of Subaru. There's more layers to this than you're using to explain it. You are currently using your own opinions as fact to counter other people's opinions. This is not how you base an argument. No one's assumptions are going to be correct until the show outright confirms them. I can see that you have a lot of opinions on this, but that's no reason to discard everyone else's. You have to consider that what you think just paints a small part of the picture we are all collaborating on. Saying that you've already heard everything I've said, so you pay me no respect, is simply disrespectful. Especially when I've barely even written my thoughts because you keep making assumptions about what my own opinions are. See, you bring up a lot of good points, but not everything you say is an universal truth. EDIT: If you still feel the need to discuss this, send me a PM. Let's keep the forum clean |
May 26, 2016 5:10 PM
#560
@Ninjasander "Once again, you're putting words in other people's mouths. Also, I am not speaking on the behalf of everyone else, only myself. Your view of things is one-sided, and you discard every other possibility." Might because I'm seeing them as fact more than not. I'm not feeling worried enough about being proven wrong. If I were I'd be reading the source. I'd be even happy to be proven wrong by the show; it'd surprise me more, hah. "What you're saying is just one part of Subaru. There's more layers to this than you're using to explain it." Yes, a part of Subaru. His most dominant part. The part he's been with since light came back to his dead eyes. His worries (in my view) are kept tame most of the time. "You are currently using your own opinions as fact to counter other people's opinions. This is not how you base an argument. No one's assumptions are going to be correct until the show outright confirms them." It's not I, that discard others' opinions, but them. Isn't it all you've to do is stand by them? I simply might not see them as relevant enough. "You have to consider that what you think just paints a small part of the picture we are all collaborating on. Saying that you've already heard everything I've said, so you pay me no respect, is simply disrespectful. Especially when I've barely even written my thoughts because you keep making assumptions about what my own opinions are." Yeah I might be typing in a too carefree manner. I made some walls of text with plausible arguments and such about Subaru's non-delusional behavior. It was done as a reply to that user @Fai. That user believed he was 'chuuni' and such. Didn't appear to me like they've pictured him clearly enough. All that I got after was a (seemingly) rashly done reply, insisting on it, but not giving any counter arguments. Next episode that user came into scene calling people 'dumb'. (It was obviously directed mostly at me, I was the one most obviously going against it.) So I'm standing by Subaru not acting in a delusional way, and by him not putting up a façade. Subaru isn't delusional as he's in fact, too privileged. Subaru wasn't been always putting up a façade, as I don't believe he was affected enough to feel the need to. "a superficial appearance or illusion of something" "a way of behaving or appearing that gives other people a false idea of your true feelings or situation" "A person’s façade is the image that person presents to others" "fake illusion or appereance, superficial" Those definitions say that Subaru's acting superficially. Wouldn't this mean that his enjoyment is false, and that what he's feeling isn't reaching deeper into him, but instead, stopping at the surface? That's what I don't believe, from what I've seen. To me, most of the time, he's genuinely cheerful. You guys seem to forget that Subaru's living in a mansion - having access to all the comfort it can provide. Not only but he's also in the presence of too pleasant company. Deaths? Pfft... Lemme tell you a dark truth: The only thing that'd break Subaru's spirit would be to learn that actually, the people he considered amazing... were not. His efforts would then have been wasted. But this won't happen, as they've been proven to be true. He's surrounded by intelligent, beautiful company; he's loving it. Honestly, he'd have to age many years worth of knowledge in order to become bored about those characters. To his current self, they're too impressive. Even someone as rotten as Elsa is worthy of admiration; she takes pride in her skills. And those skills are above many others'. Oh his immortality - he'll still progress, through it. That's the only way for someone as inexperienced as him to remain alive in that environment. So, if you think about it, the author's actually being fair to him; he dies due to his own incompetence. But really it'd be asking much for a person from another world to succeed well. It's not necessary for him to die at the hands of those characters for it to be proven that he's not prepared for that world. Even if he didn't get involved with them, just some thugs (like those who appeared in the alley) would be enough to end his life prematurely (eventually). That world's crime rate should be too high (by comparison to ours), as their inhabitants don't fear firearms - for them not existing. EDIT: Sorry about the mess @hailanth. And thanks for informing me. I'm not used to forums... I've merged so it should be fixed. EDIT2: I've added @s just in case. |
removed-userMay 27, 2016 3:34 AM
May 26, 2016 8:21 PM
#561
...The only complaint I have is double posting and general hard-to-read feels. Now I dunno what the argument is right now, but while I agree Subaru is dying due to incompetence and lack of knowledge of the world, the general issue that the situations around him aren't too favorable to him may also have to do with it (after all, the whole deal with the shaman, running into the 3 stooges constantly, and whatnot). |
May 26, 2016 11:52 PM
#562
hailanth said: ...The only complaint I have is double posting and general hard-to-read feels. Now I dunno what the argument is right now, but while I agree Subaru is dying due to incompetence and lack of knowledge of the world, the general issue that the situations around him aren't too favorable to him may also have to do with it (after all, the whole deal with the shaman, running into the 3 stooges constantly, and whatnot). None of his death have been through incompetence though. Lack of knowledge sure (which why his been investigating about them in the first place), but otherwise they have either come out of nowhere (like the 1st loop) or when he was expecting/planning it to happen (2nd and 3rd). |
Iron_MawMay 27, 2016 1:01 AM
May 27, 2016 2:52 AM
#563
@Jagd84 Many of them were through incompetence. He not handling the thugs well, resulted in his death. He adventuring in that fantasy world, wandering in the slums, then dying by surprise at Elsa's hands, was due to his incompetence. What he did was basically wander alone, far from town, in a foreign world. This isn't wise unless you're feeling confident about yourself - i.e, competent. Before he entered that storehouse, he made sure to Emilia that she could count on him. Before that, he had already experienced violence. He had already saw a magician casting dangerous magic. Even after that, he still thought that the situation he was getting involved with, was something he could handle. In fighting capabilities (and such), he's, by Ram's words: Subaru's basically getting involved in situations like that of the game Baldur's Gate, where it's required that you possess some kind of fighting skill, when practically having none. He took the fantasy world too lightly. |
May 27, 2016 4:57 AM
#564
I may be called a douche bag, but I really hate Rem and Ram. Due to the fact of continuously killing the MC, while he is trying his hardest to save them. It feels like both of them are flipping the bird towards him. |
May 27, 2016 7:21 AM
#565
Jagd84 said: hailanth said: ...The only complaint I have is double posting and general hard-to-read feels. Now I dunno what the argument is right now, but while I agree Subaru is dying due to incompetence and lack of knowledge of the world, the general issue that the situations around him aren't too favorable to him may also have to do with it (after all, the whole deal with the shaman, running into the 3 stooges constantly, and whatnot). None of his death have been through incompetence though. Lack of knowledge sure (which why his been investigating about them in the first place), but otherwise they have either come out of nowhere (like the 1st loop) or when he was expecting/planning it to happen (2nd and 3rd). I meant incompetence as in a general lack of ability. He doesn't quite have top tier fighting skills or magic like many other mary sue protagonists (which is exactly why I like Subaru, he's more normal). Although yes, incompetence is probably not the best wording. |
May 27, 2016 7:25 AM
#566
Aww Emilia was so cute near the end, heh double date for Subaru :I |
May 27, 2016 8:30 AM
#568
hailanth said: Jagd84 said: hailanth said: ...The only complaint I have is double posting and general hard-to-read feels. Now I dunno what the argument is right now, but while I agree Subaru is dying due to incompetence and lack of knowledge of the world, the general issue that the situations around him aren't too favorable to him may also have to do with it (after all, the whole deal with the shaman, running into the 3 stooges constantly, and whatnot). None of his death have been through incompetence though. Lack of knowledge sure (which why his been investigating about them in the first place), but otherwise they have either come out of nowhere (like the 1st loop) or when he was expecting/planning it to happen (2nd and 3rd). I meant incompetence as in a general lack of ability. He doesn't quite have top tier fighting skills or magic like many other mary sue protagonists (which is exactly why I like Subaru, he's more normal). Although yes, incompetence is probably not the best wording. Ah, okay I see. I thought you meant as him making mistakes or not planning ahead. And @iRelis Most of Subaru's screw ups have coming from inexperience and not him being inept. Here is the rest of Ram says about that isn't in the anime: |
Iron_MawMay 27, 2016 8:42 AM
May 27, 2016 8:45 AM
#569
Episode 9 PV is up on youtube WTF Rem >_> ? |
FodshelloMay 27, 2016 8:50 AM
May 27, 2016 8:55 AM
#570
@Fodshello We have dedicated thread for preview discussion :-) |
May 27, 2016 9:00 AM
#571
oo sorry i didn't pay attention :3 should i delete it ? |
May 27, 2016 9:16 AM
#572
What for? More people will learn about preview discussion thread :-) |
May 27, 2016 9:28 AM
#573
Jagd84 said: hailanth said: Jagd84 said: hailanth said: ...The only complaint I have is double posting and general hard-to-read feels. Now I dunno what the argument is right now, but while I agree Subaru is dying due to incompetence and lack of knowledge of the world, the general issue that the situations around him aren't too favorable to him may also have to do with it (after all, the whole deal with the shaman, running into the 3 stooges constantly, and whatnot). None of his death have been through incompetence though. Lack of knowledge sure (which why his been investigating about them in the first place), but otherwise they have either come out of nowhere (like the 1st loop) or when he was expecting/planning it to happen (2nd and 3rd). I meant incompetence as in a general lack of ability. He doesn't quite have top tier fighting skills or magic like many other mary sue protagonists (which is exactly why I like Subaru, he's more normal). Although yes, incompetence is probably not the best wording. Ah, okay I see. I thought you meant as him making mistakes or not planning ahead. And @iRelis Most of Subaru's screw ups have coming from inexperience and not him being inept. Here is the rest of Ram says about that isn't in the anime: Wow... I'm speechless. So in the manga THAT'S how that scene was conveyed...? Yeah, but the world he's in is too dangerous. Lemme think... Yeah. Using that game - Baldur's Gate as reference, it's as if Subaru was a character created with charisma as his highest stat. It'd then be at 13 or so. While the rest of his stats would be below 10. When the maximum would be 20. Not only but he'd have no weapon expertise. A goblin would then be enough to finish him off... Eh. (Felt should've been able to at least injure him - if not by the unrealistic moves he pulled.) But as shown, he might learn some spells in the future. Should be able to aid him. |
May 27, 2016 11:55 AM
#574
May 27, 2016 12:53 PM
#575
bittersweetlove said: Beatrice used words "It is said..." which implies that no one really knows how the Witch looked liked.I have the feeling that silver hair must be kinda hard and being half-elf too...so, maybe Emilia is actually Satella? Subaru is working really hard. It's just what people believe she looked like. |
May 27, 2016 1:36 PM
#576
mozgow said: bittersweetlove said: Beatrice used words "It is said..." which implies that no one really knows how the Witch looked liked.I have the feeling that silver hair must be kinda hard and being half-elf too...so, maybe Emilia is actually Satella? Subaru is working really hard. It's just what people believe she looked like. Even if some people knew, it doesn't mean absolutely everyone does. When you learn about someone branded as evil at school, you don't necessarily learn about their appearance. I have no freaking idea how Stalin looked like, but I do remember being taught shittons of people died because of him. |
May 27, 2016 1:42 PM
#577
This episode is intense and heartwarming after a stressful previous episodes, this episode relieves it. I love this episode, this concludes Subaru's suffering for this arc. And yeah he deserves that cry and Emilia's lap xD I'm excited for the next episodes. |
May 27, 2016 2:03 PM
#578
Tony_SansNom said: You're right, there are probably people who knows how she looked liked (so I should use different words :-)).mozgow said: bittersweetlove said: I have the feeling that silver hair must be kinda hard and being half-elf too...so, maybe Emilia is actually Satella? Subaru is working really hard. It's just what people believe she looked like. Even if some people knew, it doesn't mean absolutely everyone does. When you learn about someone branded as evil at school, you don't necessarily learn about their appearance. I have no freaking idea how Stalin looked like, but I do remember being taught shittons of people died because of him. What I was referring to was the hatred and discrimination towards half-elves that is based on common believes and not historical facts. I'm not saying that the believes are wrong, but, as Beatrice described it, it wasn't written in the history books how the Witch looked liked. So, there are some people who knows the truth, but the rest only believes the Witch was a half-elf with silver-hair. |
May 27, 2016 2:07 PM
#579
mozgow said: You're right, there are probably people who knows how she looked liked (so I should use different words :-)). What I was referring to was the hatred and discrimination towards half-elves that is based on common believes and not historical facts. I'm not saying that the believes are wrong, but, as Beatrice described it, it wasn't written in the history books how the Witch looked liked. So, there are some people who knows the truth, but the rest only believes the Witch was a half-elf with silver-hair. As far as I remember they go more into the reason for this "racism" in the side stories involving the other 4 kingdoms surrounding Lugnica. I'm pretty sure we won't see them animated so maybe it's ok to talk about it. |
May 27, 2016 2:11 PM
#580
mozgow said: Tony_SansNom said: You're right, there are probably people who knows how she looked liked (so I should use different words :-)).mozgow said: bittersweetlove said: Beatrice used words "It is said..." which implies that no one really knows how the Witch looked liked.I have the feeling that silver hair must be kinda hard and being half-elf too...so, maybe Emilia is actually Satella? Subaru is working really hard. It's just what people believe she looked like. Even if some people knew, it doesn't mean absolutely everyone does. When you learn about someone branded as evil at school, you don't necessarily learn about their appearance. I have no freaking idea how Stalin looked like, but I do remember being taught shittons of people died because of him. What I was referring to was the hatred and discrimination towards half-elves that is based on common believes and not historical facts. I'm not saying that the believes are wrong, but, as Beatrice described it, it wasn't written in the history books how the Witch looked liked. So, there are some people who knows the truth, but the rest only believes the Witch was a half-elf with silver-hair. I see. Well, note that I don't necessarily try to refute it. (Actually, I'm also an anime viewer only so I don't know what she's really like --if it's ever told with certainty that is--). My logic is that people are told about the evil deed and all that jazz in the legends but not necessarily how she looks like because if she really has been banished, there's no need to know how she looks like, as you don't need to defend yourself or run away from her-- |
May 27, 2016 2:18 PM
#581
Fappa said: Oh, so there is even more to that than the Witch? Now I'm really intrigued.mozgow said: You're right, there are probably people who knows how she looked liked (so I should use different words :-)). What I was referring to was the hatred and discrimination towards half-elves that is based on common believes and not historical facts. I'm not saying that the believes are wrong, but, as Beatrice described it, it wasn't written in the history books how the Witch looked liked. So, there are some people who knows the truth, but the rest only believes the Witch was a half-elf with silver-hair. As far as I remember they go more into the reason for this "racism" in the side stories involving the other 4 kingdoms surrounding Lugnica. I'm pretty sure we won't see them animated so maybe it's ok to talk about it. I thought that destroying half of the world was good enough for a reason to hate half-elves. So there are only two possibilities: a) the half-elves were already discriminated before the Witch destroyed half of the world, or b) something else happened after that event. Tony_SansNom said: Yes, of course (I thought it was obvious that this is the case :-)). People are told only about the dreadful event that destroyed half of the world and that it was the Witch doing. As it wasn't written how she looked liked, they made assumptions and somewhere along the way they blamed it on half-elves (with silver-hair).I see. Well, note that I don't necessarily try to refute it. (Actually, I'm also an anime viewer only so I don't know what she's really like --if it's ever told with certainty that is--). My logic is that people are told about the evil deed and all that jazz in the legends but not necessarily how she looks like because if she really has been banished, there's no need to know how she looks like, as you don't need to defend yourself or run away from her-- |
mozgowMay 27, 2016 2:24 PM
May 27, 2016 3:01 PM
#582
mozgow said: Oh, so there is even more to that than the Witch? Now I'm really intrigued. I thought that destroying half of the world was good enough for a reason to hate half-elves. So there are only two possibilities: a) the half-elves were already discriminated before the Witch destroyed half of the world, or b) something else happened after that event. Yeah, there is a lot revolving around pretty much everything in this world. If the author keeps this up it will eventually turn into its own lore if that's not already the case. I'll keep it short and put it in tags because not maybe everyone wants to read that. It's no spoiler though as it doesn't really spoil anything in the future of the story If I remember correctly it was about 30-40 years earlier than the start of the story we follow. Half-elves and other "half races" were already seen as something heretical due to the actions of the Witch of Envy. This prejudice sooner or later spread until even Demi-humans weren't spared by the hate of the general population. The center of this racist viewpoint was Lugnica which is also the center of the world map. As if this current situation wasn't bad enough, a conflict between a human and a demi-human village forced the authorities to take action in form of a peace conference. The problem was they got assassinated on their way to the gathering point. Since no side took the responsibility for this attack both accused each other. First it was only the conflict at hand but soon the anger and problems of the general population that accumulated over the span of decades or even centuries got brought into this entire dispute. The entire conflict spread over the entirety of Lugnica and eventually spreading even into the other kingdoms. Eventually a bloody war broke loose where parts of the population jumped at each others throats. The demi-humans were the first to give in and say that fighting won't bring them anywhere, yet they still denied any fault or partition at the assassination. This didn't stop the humans to continue their advance which often resulted in literal "hunts" comparable to the famous witch hunts in our history. Similar "procedures" are also found within the story so it seems the author knows his historical stuff. The force or in other words the people who ended the war were the "Sword Demon" Willhelm ( we will meet him in the anime ), Grandfather of Reinhard and the former Sword Saint Theresia, Grandmother of Reinhard. She was the one eventually bringing an end to the war. Ever since then she was seen as the revolutionary figure of acceptance and tolerance between the races. Still the discrimination and overall cautious stance towards half-elves remains to this day since "the worst calamity" also known as Satella plunging half of the world into chaos is still rooted into peoples' minds. A few decades earlier Emilia couldn't have walked in the public like that. She would've either been the taken down on the spot by authorities or an angry mob would've ganged up on her immediately. And her being a candidate for the throne even if she was chosen would've been unimaginable. So you can say Theresia's action did a lot for her |
FappaMay 27, 2016 3:15 PM
May 27, 2016 3:06 PM
#583
May 27, 2016 3:15 PM
#584
Oh damn. Sorry, it's very late :D Thanks! |
May 27, 2016 3:38 PM
#585
Fappa said: If I remember correctly it was about 30-40 years earlier than the start of the story we follow. Half-elves and other "half races" were already seen as something heretical due to the actions of the Witch of Envy. This prejudice sooner or later spread until even Demi-humans weren't spared by the hate of the general population. The center of this racist viewpoint was Lugnica which is also the center of the world map. As if this current situation wasn't bad enough, a conflict between a human and a demi-human village forced the authorities to take action in form of a peace conference. The problem was they got assassinated on their way to the gathering point. Since no side took the responsibility for this attack both accused each other. First it was only the conflict at hand but soon the anger and problems of the general population that accumulated over the span of decades or even centuries got brought into this entire dispute. The entire conflict spread over the entirety of Lugnica and eventually spreading even into the other kingdoms. Eventually a bloody war broke loose where parts of the population jumped at each others throats. The demi-humans were the first to give in and say that fighting won't bring them anywhere, yet they still denied any fault or partition at the assassination. This didn't stop the humans to continue their advance which often resulted in literal "hunts" comparable to the famous witch hunts in our history. Similar "procedures" are also found within the story so it seems the author knows his historical stuff. The force or in other words the people who ended the war were the "Sword Demon" Willhelm ( we will meet him in the anime ), Grandfather of Reinhard and the former Sword Saint Theresia, Grandmother of Reinhard. She was the one eventually bringing an end to the war. Ever since then she was seen as the revolutionary figure of acceptance and tolerance between the races. Still the discrimination and overall cautious stance towards half-elves remains to this day since "the worst calamity" also known as Satella plunging half of the world into chaos is still rooted into peoples' minds. A few decades earlier Emilia couldn't have walked in the public like that. She would've either been the taken down on the spot by authorities or an angry mob would've ganged up on her immediately. And her being a candidate for the throne even if she was chosen would've been unimaginable. So you can say Theresia's action did a lot for her Thank you for writing this up, I really love learning about these kinds of background details. Maybe I should get around to reading the source materials, eh? |
May 27, 2016 4:14 PM
#586
DemonicDread said: Thank you for writing this up, I really love learning about these kinds of background details. Maybe I should get around to reading the source materials, eh? No problem! If you dive into the source material you have to be prepared for a long and complex story though. The author creates a huge world filled with details so you have to fully embrace it otherwise you may feel a bit overwhelmed by it. As eye rolling as this sounds, it's not your common novel story you rush through volume for volume just to forget most of it after two or three weeks. Once you make it past arc 3 which can be seen as the author testing you whether you're fit for his story or not, then you're absolutely fine :) |
May 28, 2016 1:12 AM
#587
Is Emilia's kindness to Subaru a bit OOC? It's only the 3rd day she knows Subaru because he keeps repeating. Anyway I'm looking forward to next episode because the manga only goes a bit after this episode. |
May 28, 2016 7:06 AM
#588
iRels said: Razi_N said: Fappa said: I think it's clear now that ever since he died the first time in this mansion this overly happy personality of his was merely an act to cope with the traumatizing experiences. And as we saw in this episode this can only bring you that far, sooner or later you break under the pressure. Still I wonder how many people rolled their eyes because of his attitude just to get hit in the guts when we saw how this was an over the top act he put up caused by his mental damage. Rather than annoyance, I felt really bad for him because he was obviously falling apart and trying to hold it all together. I was relieved when Emilia came to the rescue. I don't think that's exactly the way I see it... He seemed to be behaving that way since he appeared in the fantasy world. In the mansion what was clear to me is that he had accumulated too much stress; he then broke down in Emilia's lap. But he wasn't putting up a façade: he was really enjoying himself with Emilia and the others. To say that he was putting a façade, is to say that he was actually not - which is certainly not the case. Because, HOW could he? Except for the deaths, he's getting everything that he ever wanted. There's no way that he'd not be satisfied with it; thus, feeling happy about it. Definition of façade: "an outward appearance that is maintained to conceal a less pleasant or creditable reality." With everything repeating, coupled with him having to worry about finding out who his killer is, it then became challenging, as it normally would, to behave as joyously many other times, the way did the first few times. (But still not too much - as Emilia and the others were capable of making him feel pleased enough with their company.) But he thought that he had to. He believed that it was necessary to act normally (the way he always acted). The reason was that he didn't want to worry the residents--with troubles he considered his, only. He didn't want the 'unwanted stuff' to ruin his moments with the others, because he considered those moments too precious for him. He did it for them. After he had found out that he died to an 'assassin', he then planned to meet him in person - outside the mansion. He did so, primarly as to not endanger the residents - he sacrificed himself for them. Subaru's not...'walling himself off'; what he is doing is the opposite: completely opening himself to this new world. It's inevitable, then, that he gets hurt (getting killed thou is too much...for us - possibly not for him). So I believe that you misjudged Subaru quite a lot, dude. You've precipitated yourself. Don't you realize that the author wants him to want a female's company, such as of Emilia? (Otherwise, why'd she appear so impressive?) What seems to be happening is that he's telling Subaru that he isn't worthy, yet. And Subaru isn't giving up. Subaru deserves more credit for his acts - for all the fighting that he's doing, and will continue to do. (It just appears to me that people aren't seeing it clearly.) His belief in those characters makes him more a man than many others calling him a child - people that would, in his place, have given up much earlier. Very well-written, and I agree wholeheartedly. |
May 28, 2016 8:01 AM
#589
Stark700 said: THIS IS AN ANIME ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS THE MANGA BEYOND THIS EPISODE. ---------------------------------------- Episode starts with Subaru in bed and wonders about recent events but gets more emotional especially the insert song played when he is in Emilia's lap during the second half. I also really like the connection that he built with Emilia this episode. A lot of humorous moments and I find this rather funny: Puck is just so awesome! No cliffhanger (finally), thank goodness. I like the feeling that i have no idea what's gonna happen from now on. There's a total of 25 episodes (i think). I think many plot twist are gonna come. Can't wait.. also PUCK IS CUTE! |
May 28, 2016 3:29 PM
#590
I freaking love puck |
May 28, 2016 5:04 PM
#591
Just started watching this last night, and now I'm all caught up. I both love it and hate it when that happens -- it means the story was interesting enough that I couldn't stop watching it, but now I have to wait between eps... And if the series pattern holds, there's going to be a cliffhanger next ep. Still, this has been a fun ride so far. Though Subaru seems a bit too genki for what's going on. But I admire his strength. |
May 29, 2016 5:20 AM
#592
Subaru and the whole series is so addictive...I like the whole world of zero kara hajimeru makes for a awesome anime this 2016 Kant wait for more episodes till hunter x hunter returns |
May 30, 2016 7:48 AM
#593
Good episode! Subaru's and the others relationship got better. No cliffhanger this time! |
May 30, 2016 12:33 PM
#594
[quote=zal message=46140166] yani118 said: They built up his tension this whole arc, he is becoming crazy with a split personality and a breakdown on her lap is enough to erase all that? If that's the case then it is cheap, for me such a sudden turn of heart is not convincing at all.[/quotezal said: This arc has been awful but it seems next 2 episodes could finally end this pain. This episode Subaru has been even more annoying than usual, girls still stereotyped and the breakdown scene kinda cheap solution to his stress. How was it cheap? .-. Can you care to explain? I thought it was pretty good that part. It finally showed the pain that he has hidden in for too long you know... I related/empathised deeply with him on that part. Depends on the person I guess... I see where you are coming from. But I disagree. I have experienced something similar and trust me after hiding your emotions for a long time, one slight touch of compassion (hug or that lap scene for example) will literally break that solid barrier you keep your emotions hidden in and everything will seriously come flowing out ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ |
May 31, 2016 4:24 AM
#595
Ultranumbed said: Xenocrisi said: Why is this anime so good? Definitely going to watch all episodes again when they're out. The wait is horrible The wait is what makes this series more awesome. I'm so glad i'm watching it while it's still airing. Friendly reminder: It's only 8 episodes and this series has already exceeded my expectation. We haven't even reached Rem and Ram conclusion, and there are Emilia and that loli thief's mystery |
May 31, 2016 7:24 AM
#596
ZickZack said: The wait is what makes this series more awesome. I'm so glad i'm watching it while it's still airing. Friendly reminder: It's only 8 episodes and this series has already exceeded my expectation. We haven't even reached Rem and Ram conclusion, and there are Emilia and that loli thief's mystery Yo, the 9th episode is out. Just saying in case you missed it. I guess waiting for each episode pays off because you get to discuss it with people but it has gotten to the point where I check how much time is left for the episode to end only to be disappointed :/ |
Jun 1, 2016 1:01 AM
#597
I was dismissing this anime pretty early despite liking it so much lol. But I've really grown to love the characters. ^~^ Emilia is just so cute, especially with that lap pillow she did for Subaru. I'm guessing the arc is gonna end in the next episode or two? |
Jun 1, 2016 2:54 PM
#598
I can't stop feeling like something is going terribly wrong (especially with his assumption that he caught that curse in the village) but if he dies another time at that place it really drags the story out which I can't really imagine to happen. At this point it looks way too easy if this actually is the way to go. Not like his first loop in which he still got his guts spilled even as he succeeded. |
Jun 4, 2016 4:16 PM
#599
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