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| THIS IS AN ANIME ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS THE MANGA BEYOND THIS EPISODE. ---------------------------------------- Lol, this show really has a gimmicky way of car crashes. Poor Junko. Looks like the zombie idols are getting some rivals. I mean, in the entertainment world, there's definitely going to be competition so I don't find that surprising. That's a hell of a performance under the rain. What an episode. |
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| I love this episode |
| I feel like the enjoyment of those cgi dances really depends on the mindset of the viewer. If you're gonna take them seriously you're not gonna like them. If you're gonna take them satirically you're gonna like them. @Adam1202P I see that as a part of the satire. Even if the normal performance was directed differently than the CGI one, it still showed that the animators should be able to make good looking dances. That's the reason I want to believe that the Franchochou dances are meant to be satirical. It's also a reason I believe that there's going to be a final dance in the last episode into which a lot of serious effort will be put (once again pointing out that yes, the previous ones were indeed satirical). But, you know, It really depends on the mindset. The dances are not self-aware of themselves by any means, so I don't wanna shove down my opinion down anyone's throat. That's just the way I personally interpret it.¨ EDIT: Just a quick thought that crossed my mind. You could also view this as: Franchochou is an uncommon and unhuman idol group. Hence the handling of their performances is going to be different from the "normal" ones. It's basically pointing out that they are zombies and should not belong there or something. Anyway, it's once again just a different way to interpret it. I could very well be wrong and it's just the creators wanting to make their schedule easier. |
Tomm01pNov 15, 2018 9:18 AM
Higurashi Gou is the worst anime in existence. |
| Junko's way of overcoming her times when she was alive, and now being a zombie to Franchouchou. And OMG that van smacking crash scene...it's deja vu to Sakura's Episode 1 crash! Love da reference :) Mamoru Miyano's performance as Kotarou doesn't disappoint his satirical and funny looks and expressions. Meanwhile at Saga Rock, some satirical CGI is up to no good again, and is absolutely not perfect, but still great at punching the run-of-the-mill idol genre. Overall, another great episode. |
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| Manager is off his meds again. God that was hilarious!!!! They should just cut out the actual concerts though. How are they always the worst part of the episode? |
Panda_RollNov 15, 2018 9:52 AM
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| I'm having so much fun as I had with Symphogear. I love weird musical anime. |
AdrianRubinskyNov 15, 2018 3:26 PM
| Honestly this was the best episode after the 2nd one |
| Season 2 please! This is funny shit. |
| God. This was really a awesome episode - and plus a epic one! It had a lot emotional and exciding moments, especially as the thunder at first performance (at end) striked has. Dunno, if someone here as well noticed has, but I've very the feel that Tae in step-to-step slowly awaking: the interaction and actions of her getting more and more less zombie like. I'm sure that she soon the last gate to her normal self break will. |
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| Actually the episodes where they don't do proper idol stuff are more enjoyable for me. An OK episode, not the greatest one, but it had its moments. |
| Tatsumi is the real MVP here, imo |
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| Junko singing voice was incredible there. |
| So Tatsumi can get serious when it counts. The way he counseled Junko was great. Hitting her with the car later. That was damn hilarious. So finally performance time huh. I won't complain about the Bad CG okay? And then the lightning strikes! It was a bit overly dramatic but it was good. So they are finally starting to get recognition. That newspaper headline 👌 Great episode. 5/5 for me. |
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Tenryuu1 said: Dunno, if someone here as well noticed has, but I've very the feel that Tae in step-to-step slowly awaking: the interaction and actions of her getting more and more less zombie like. I'm sure that she soon the last gate to her normal self break will. Yeah, I noticed it as well. Can’t wait for her to awaken |
Adam1202P said: How the fuck did Iron Frill's performance was animated like everything else and Franchouchou's performance was CG? I'm pretty sure it's all done on purpose. Because they are zombies, they aren't supposed to move like normal people, even the guys in the crowd noticed the difference. |
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| Best episode so far, can't wait for the soundtrack! Also Tatsumi face when the crashed into Junko! |
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| Good episode. Nice to see the manager show a more serious side in this one. |
| Kotaro actually showed a less comedic, more serious side this episode. That was a nice change. Of course it didn't last too long, but it was still nice to see. I almost lost my shit when Kotaro hit Junko with the van. That was supposed to be a serious scene and he fucked up so badly LOL. Episode 1 flashbacks. I'm glad the girls were able to put on a good performance despite the bad weather. Lol at the lightning auto-tuning their voices and allowing them to shoot lasers from their fingers. |
| People on MAL refuse to actually enjoy watching anime. Your taste in anime isn't a personality trait. |
| Okay so being struck by lightning is a pretty inventive way to get them to sing auto-tuned lol. Seeing Koutarou be serious was odd, but good to see he can be normal, also the way he smashed down the door, I wonder is he is secretly a zombie too. Also at this point I'm guessing Tae is not gonna 'wake up' until the final episode, maybe not even until the last few moments, like an after credit scene. |
| “I just spent the last two years thinking that you guys knew more than me about life and I just found out that you guys are just as dumb as me.” “Duh-doy.” “Yeah, duh-doy.” |
| Probably best episode of the series. It had everything, funny moments, awesome moments, heartwarning moments... And I was very surprised seeing Kotaro behaving like a helpful and well meaning figure instead of a loud jerk. I knew this would eventually happen, but didn't expected to be this soon, and I'm happy with this. I was also done as soon as they started to talk with the auto-tune voices after being striked by the lightning. Simply wonderful. Also best girl (the legendary) Yamada Tae is awakening more and more each episode it pass. Wish they show us how her true personality is before the series ends, please. Laxus07 said: This. She sounds so shy and soft-spoken in her normal self, then you hear all the power of her singing voice. Simply fantastic.Junko singing voice was incredible there. |
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| hopefully the shenanigans surrounding Ai and Junko is over now. |
| Ngl even though I was expecting that truck incident that was still amusing Ten said: Adam1202P said: How the fuck did Iron Frill's performance was animated like everything else and Franchouchou's performance was CG? I'm pretty sure it's all done on purpose. Because they are zombies, they aren't supposed to move like normal people, even the guys in the crowd noticed the difference. Or it could be like some others mentioned, meant to parody other Idol shows like Love Live who use CG in their performances. Either way I agree I think it's done on purpose |
 'On-Hold' is another way for a completionist to say 'Dropped' |
| Tatsumi trolling again hahaha, he's really one of the best characters this season. Really loved this episode, how Junko and Ai overcame their crisis and the performance. They definitely brought a smile on my face. And lol at the van hommage to episode one. |
One Piece episode 914 & 915 & 1027 were a mistake and 957 brought the salvation - FMmatron |
| Takes direct hit from lightning - microphones still working. Japanese technology. |
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| "Zombies are supposed to be on the other side of the barricade!" LMAO Junko actually fixed the door.. I am dying. Yeah, Sakura is betterr off not remembering how she died LOL, actually could it be that Koutaro was the one who killed her? lol Anti water spray! (for SHOES, roflmao) |
| Did they really fired laser beams from their fingers? How far we come. |
| I loved this episode solely because of the vocaloid-auto-tune and the laser beams. Truly a gift. |
| Koutarou really can be serious when he tries! I guess everyone has a normal side, even Koutarou. This episode was pretty great, crazy but great. Van-kun strikes again, but this time it was Koutarou driving and Junko being hit. Poor thing. The autotune song at the end was pretty cool, not to mention the lighting being the cause of it too, that was kinda funny. I got used to the CGI at this point, it's not even bothering me anymore. |
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| i honestly don't see this being any different from any comedy idol stuff like love live and shit. really was expecting this to be satire, but it's nothing but an alternative with idols being zombies |
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| The performance was electrifying!! Best idols once in a while. It's like a crossover of legends. My heart really skipped a bit like Lily when the thunderstruck. We all wanna know the legendary waifu. MomoSinX said: Yeah, Sakura is betterr off not remembering how she died LOL, actually could it be that Koutaro was the one who killed her? lol Most definitely the plothole of the show XD. |
When someone asks me why I like anime, I'd say Just Because. |
| Considering how this show focuses a lot on comedy, I was definitely expecting their songs to be forgettable. But honestly, I've really liked them up to now - especially their new song from today's episode. I hope we continue to get more new songs. I know the CG shouldn't bother me, but considering how much I like the songs, I just wish we had a killer performance animation to go with it. I get that it's probably done on purpose, but I hope after the show finishes we get fully animated MVs for their songs so I can appreciate them more. |
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| Now I know where those vocaloids were coming from |
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| so basically zombies + lightning = vocaloids Japan never ceases to amaze me |
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| This anime never ceases to surprise me lol, we going full vocaloid now xDDD |
dasprn said: THEORY:The performance was electrifying!! Best idols once in a while. It's like a crossover of legends. My heart really skipped a bit like Lily when the thunderstruck. We all wanna know the legendary waifu. MomoSinX said: Yeah, Sakura is betterr off not remembering how she died LOL, actually could it be that Koutaro was the one who killed her? lol Most definitely the plothole of the show XD. It was seen that in chapter 1, a truck ran over the protagonist, and in this, the manager runs over Junko. It will be a simpel coincidence ?, or a way of saying that the Manager ran over the protagonist, and that is the reason why he meets the protagonist. (Since she was not famous, nor idol, I do not know why else she would know her) . Maybe it could be that it was the Manager who threw a bolt on the stage. (I do not think so, but the theory remains in the air, never better said) Besides that we do not know anything about him and how he revived them, even he could be immortal and hide his eyes for that. Anyway, there is still not enough information to make a good theory (Maybe it was he who killed everyone, hehe I do not think so, but it would be interesting) |
FireCrauterNov 15, 2018 4:04 PM
| The question isn't "What anime do you like?" That is merely a list. The question is "Why do you like it?" That tells a story. Your story. |
| Great episode if not the most 'idol' episode to date. Felt like a pretty classic episode you'd see in an idol anime. Mamoru with them pep talks and trolls, this guy is just too awesome. xD While I did really enjoy them, there were arguably some frames missing from Franchouchou's performances which made it look a little stuttery, I guess they don't really have the budget of something like Love Live to make the performances good despite the CG. Nevertheless, great showing. Junko's singing voice was amazing, I was surprised at how good she was. That lighting to electro song transformation was awesome, It was hilarious but at the same time really cool. xD Looking forward to next week. |
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| The thing that happens after the lightning strike was amazing! I did NOT expect that!!! Even the speakers are still working. |
jericjanNov 15, 2018 5:15 PM
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| really liked this episode we all knew they were gonna do the lighting strike but i didn't think it was gonna auto tune them lol, amazed Junko's VA is kinda new her singing is godlike. slightly tilted the other group had a animated performance meanwhile we still got CGI for our girls i'm just confused on whats the plan here not like they can't do it they got that cygames money |
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| Never change Japan, never change. Seriously this episode may have been the best one since episode 2. |
| Don't believe the hype. |
| Tatsumi was really cool in this episode, instead of this joker of a human being he showed his sincere sensitive intelligent side to Junko. I hope it won't be the last of it. I see also Sakura is starting to have flashes of her memories and I'm starting to worry about that. What Tatsumi is doing is dangerous though since he is making them famous, what if someone who knew the girls or one of them recognized them like that journalist? If it ends up that no one comes forward after they're famous then this anime will be a lot of bull. I'm really triggered about his intentions. Anyway, that was a very thunderous epic performance and totally electrified my mind. Great episode, |
How I learned to stop worrying and love the bomb --- Dr Strangelove  |
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