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Jun 21, 2014 10:33 AM
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Lol, this episode was somewhat funny. Well, we get Akari taking charge and I like her risky moves.

We also get...some what, wrestling? LOL. I'm a fan of wrestling though so this was kinda refreshing to see. The action picked up a bit and I see zombies awakenings.
Jun 21, 2014 10:35 AM
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Creepy lady in the beginning...

Green hair guy in prison? He grew up and became a boxer. So he is one of the enemies. This time he seems to remember just by whispering. He doesn't join up immediately, though.

Daichi getting a kiss from Hana in sleep. Ice cream time. Daichi is amazed to see a wedding with kiss. wow, how rich is the hacker girl!!

Wow, that man is immortal? Might he get important later on?

27:05 next week.
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Jun 21, 2014 11:42 AM
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loved that kiss, was waiting for something like that to happen,
didnt expect akari to be such a high roller
Jun 21, 2014 11:52 AM
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Akari being Akari this ep, she's such a baller.

Bugbear is pretty awesome, really liking his character already. Hope he breaks the mold and doesn't awaken. 5/5 ep just for the MMA, even though the fights weren't anything spectacular other than the brief Amarok fight.
Jun 21, 2014 12:09 PM
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Akari using money and having that interest too.
Baku is able to one-hit people, yet Amara could beat him.
The casino person being an immortal and something about an incident.
The nightmares the daughter of the Yakuza boss is having.
Baku resisting them!!!
Jun 21, 2014 12:17 PM
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Fun ep XD

Hana kissing Daichi while he was asleep and on the mouth no less :P
Not bad at all there Hana :3 Lol'd at their reactions XD

Akari bribing as usual always has me laughing XD Well she won quite a lot in betting XD

Amara vs Baku was pretty awesomely animated. The animation was nice. Sasuga Bones :)

Baku seems to be interesting. He might not go to their side since he likes his current self?

And that guy was immortal?
Jun 21, 2014 12:59 PM
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Innocent (little) Kumiko experiences her recurring dream. A little bizarre since she actually pointed at Baku, a designer child.

Didn't expect Hana to listen to Akari and give Daichi a goodnight kiss!
Lol'd at Rita wondering if this is really what Japanese independent attack force should be. XD

Adult Kumiko looks pretty good! (^^) Ah, she seems to like Baku even though she has a fiancé.

Teppei and Akari asking Daichi if he ever kissed before was pretty funny, since they saw Hana kissing Daichi in sleep. N'hahaha!

Where did Akari get all that money? Loved the way she bribed the securities though, saying they're here for educational purposes. XD

Amarok vs. Baku was awesome. Though a bit short, that was pretty intense.

How did that Casino guy manage to stay alive after such a fatal strike? :O
I doubt he's actually immortal. Zin probably did something not to kill him off totally.

Baku seems to be aware of his other self as he prefers his current self now.

Good episode. Whatever happened to Setsuna though? I hope she's safe at least.

Jun 21, 2014 1:04 PM
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That was nice, Hana giving Daichi a goodnight kiss. That was surprising see that guy alive after being stabbed real badly.
Jun 21, 2014 1:22 PM
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That was nice, Hana giving Daichi a goodnight kiss when Daichi was asleep.

Amara vs Baku was pretty good.
Jun 21, 2014 1:37 PM
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Hana has none of that shy anime girl thing going on. A kiss is just a kiss in her book.
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Jun 21, 2014 2:05 PM

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Sweet kiss that later becomes a laughing point, priceless.

Wow Baku sure has his background, a bit more developed an interesting that Zin's. That aside, wow Baku is quite impressive but Amara was badass too, with a sole knee strike he could bend the corner, wtf!? Talk about bones of steel. Well no wonders, the two used to fight/spar a lot on their past time, no wonder he wanted to face him.

And Moco got "rejected" sort of, guess she's better with guns and hacking than she's in close combat eh? Interesting to see that Bugbear did not wake up instantly, for a change that is refreshing to see, and means we'll be moving on a new direction/arc once he wakes up. I'm loving this!!! I want new op though.

Lastly that Zin impaling and the Yakuza guy revived!? The fuck happened, he turned him into a Planetary Gear of sorts or what? o_O
Jun 21, 2014 3:22 PM

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Opens up with a child slave thing... OOookay... lol Not bad just, caught me off guard, didn't expect the series to get that dark.

Hana's kiss was a tad creepy, and honestly while it was funny that she was his first, I feel bad for Daichi considering he wasn't even conscious for it. I'll forgive the creepiness since Hana isn't exactly aware of social norm.

The new designer child is kind of cool. Seems like hes the only one really so far who explicitly stated he didn't want to change. Also I am pretty sure he is the last designer child left? So next episode should be where the series picks up I am hoping, though this episode is pretty good.

Red Hair came back! And he was badass! Not much for character building but hey, any scene where a jerk gets stabbed by a giant pipe and dies is good news for me, even if he suddenly woke up saying to the POLICE that he is immortal. Seriously, won't that cause Idunno... some news coverage and give him the nobel prize? whatever.

Good episode though, not many things I had problems with, and lots of things I rather enjoyed. The fight between Green hair and Amarok was kind of cool, though .. Does Amarok have super speed?

Okay okay, one nitpick, Bugbear? Seriously? They named him Bugbear? xD As if Saltydog and Kiltgang weren't silly enough names.
Jun 21, 2014 4:31 PM

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This episode was interesting, the "mecha" was left outside of it, which I actually liked, introducing a more anthropological portion like that field of slaves and illegal tournament.

Hana likes Daichi, but she isn't aware of social rules, I wonder how she will act when she knows what it means a kiss like that xD.

Will Baku be the second Teppei? knowing what he really is and yet choosing to be on the side of earth? LF the next episode.

Edit: forgot that immortal guy, more things to worry about besides the kiltgang.
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Jun 21, 2014 5:10 PM

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And I was just beginning to think that we wouldn't see any more of the Yakuza guy, but he will definitely be around, probably for a long time since he's immortal!

Also, I was totally expecting Amara to kiss Baku xD I mean we've got some yuri kisses, I thought that they might go out of their way to appease fans of both genres. They still might for all we know.

I'm liking the fact that Setsuna, and Baku haven't joined up with the Kiltgang right away, I imagine they will, but there is still more drama to be squeezed out of the two of them. Plus, I think the set up is quite nice with Baku and his lady friend.

I find it ironic that she has been having nightmares, and the idea of nightmares permeates this episode. Considering the fact that a Baku is a creature that eats dreams. I'm sure that's what they are trying to get at.

The Hana kiss was unexpected. Normally someone interrupts them halfway through, and that's what I thought would happen. But I was pleasantly surprised! But of course Hana doesn't realize the implications of such an action...
Jun 21, 2014 5:35 PM
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So alucard joins the cast and this new guy, for once, is actually resisting the change (something I mentioned last ep). I dunno if immortal humans was something that made sense to add given how much there already is, but we shall see.
Jun 21, 2014 5:43 PM

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Akari forking out a crapload of money again XD
Amarok vs Baku was pretty cool.
Good to see Baku resisting against that duo..
Glad both Setsuna and Baku are yet to join them.
Wonder what those two will do..
Looking forward to see how this turns out.

Woah what? That guy.. he's immortal?
Jun 21, 2014 5:45 PM

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this episode is fast pace, looks like that Mafia gang is part of the main story and not just some side characters, and looks like Baku will join the heroes, and love the innocence of Hana, Daichi is so lucky
Jun 21, 2014 6:37 PM

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This episode was refreshing. No mecha and Team Rocket failed to do the "recruit of the week."

The Kiltgang vs Captain Earth and co. was getting a bit bland so I guess they have to throw in immortal beings.
"May those who accept their fate be granted happiness."

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Jun 21, 2014 7:39 PM
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This epiosde was better than the previous 4-5 episode, but at the end, next episode preview it shows baku's mecha kicking captain...-_-sigh I'll watch the next episode. If baku also joins team rocket, I'm gonna stop watching this show. the 7 designer child had so much plot potential;so far it felt wasted on this linear recruit of the week to the bad guy.
Jun 21, 2014 8:43 PM

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The side stories are definitely more interesting than the main story, which at this point I'm not sure what it is.
Jun 21, 2014 9:09 PM

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a random immortal dude lol
Jun 21, 2014 9:27 PM

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I kind of like Baku and Kumiko in here when they think that it it the wrong thing to do, and Baku resisting himself from the Kill-T-Gang. Guess it focus more of them and how will they stay away from being one of them. Just hope Baku and Setuna will join on Daichi's side. Good episode overall.

Jun 21, 2014 9:35 PM

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He's totally gonna turn to a Kiltang next episode.
Jun 21, 2014 10:00 PM

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This epiosde was better than the previous 4-5 episode, but at the end, next episode preview it shows baku's mecha kicking captain...-_-sigh I'll watch the next episode. If baku also joins team rocket, I'm gonna stop watching this show. the 7 designer child had so much plot potential;so far it felt wasted on this linear recruit of the week to the bad guy.
Considering the resisted the change and what may happen if he does become a bad guy, may not be so bad. Hey you gotta admit this episode wasn't the usual line, which was pretty good imo.
Jun 21, 2014 11:57 PM

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He's totally gonna turn to a Kiltang next episode.
know this is sarcasm but, You don't say?
actually glad for once it didn't end on the same note though their just dragging this one out longer.

still this episode didn't put me to sleep so that's a plus just really wonder were their going with all this.
Jun 22, 2014 12:33 AM

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I'm going to ignore the negative and just focus on what I liked. Hana is a sleep creep and Baku is a bad ass. The Yakuza guy getting stabbed was great! Once again, this show looks very pretty.


... ... ... And we're at the half way point, right?
Jun 22, 2014 12:57 AM

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Now that is an interesting way to start an episode :O I've never seen anything quite like that.

Cute kiss moment, but I hate when they don't show the lips touching it kind of makes me feel like it didn't happen >.>

The car @9:07 looks like it's hovering XD

Flashback got a little closer, but still no connection >.>

Sure there isn't an actual charm, but if you believe in it and think it does it helps to a degree.

I really like Hana's sweater-dress, she looks so hot in it.

I also like Baku's hoodie after seeing it a 2nd time.

Seriously he's built like that and he uses a butterfly knife :/

"Bugbear" please tell me that's just a nickname... Guess not :

He has telekinesis :o

Finally a design child, other then Teppei, that wants to remain the way he is. To think he has had the worst experiences of them all :/

"I am immortal." I'm not even sure how to respond to that.

Ok so what was with that father daughter moment?
Jun 22, 2014 6:19 AM

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I call bullshit!
we got girls kissing boys,girls kissing girls...but no boys kissing boys...i call for equality damnit!
I was totally hoping and expecting things from Amarok but dude had to do some uselessass fighting instead,boo...now they have to deal with attempts to transform boxer guy for two episodes at least.
Jun 22, 2014 7:12 AM

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This was one of the better episodes ^^
Jun 22, 2014 8:28 AM

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I love how the last two designer children are actually putting up a fight.

Great episode!!!
Jun 22, 2014 2:02 PM

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That was an awesome fight between Amara and Baku although super brief. And liking the character of this Baku guy. That almost dead dude though! How the hell did he got immortal?!?!?!
Jun 22, 2014 7:48 PM
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I call bullshit!
we got girls kissing boys,girls kissing girls...but no boys kissing boys...i call for equality damnit!
I was totally hoping and expecting things from Amarok but dude had to do some uselessass fighting instead,boo...now they have to deal with attempts to transform boxer guy for two episodes at least.


Hahaha right??!
Jun 22, 2014 9:08 PM

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Baku's HAWT!!!!
And why exactly is that Yakuza asshole immortal?!

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Jun 22, 2014 9:16 PM

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This episode was awesome! I hope the anime continues on like this.
Jun 22, 2014 9:53 PM

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More questions arises.
Jun 23, 2014 2:54 AM

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Why the hell do they wear their space suit things when they're just hanging around lol.

This series really is nothing more than plot device after plot device with a few Mary Sues thrown in for good measure.
Jun 23, 2014 3:36 AM

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5/5, great that Baku did not join them and is actually resisting.
"Fortress Maximus has come himself. Okay! Then I shall get Fortress Maximus to fight me, huh huh huh!"

Jun 23, 2014 3:25 PM
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I'm liking Baku. He's coool. Except Bugbear? What an interesting name...I'm glad he's resisting though, since we've gotten the previous two who went along with Amara and Moco right away. Baku doesn't want them to destroy who he is right now, but I wonder why he would want to stay where he's at? So he can be close to the girl? He's doesn't seem happy at all, but maybe he's satisfied where he's at...well I just hope that he doesn't end up oh the Kiltgang side. I liked Zin too before he remembered everything :/
Jun 24, 2014 10:06 AM

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Hana stealing Daichi's lips was fun to watch, especially because it was only cause of Akari telling her to "Kiss the captain goodnight", hahaha!

Amara jumps into the rink and goes toe to toe against Baku, and yet team "Good Guys" still haven't figured out who exactly the next Designer's Child is? I mean, come on! The guy's usual fare of opponents get KO'ed in one punch, he can go toe to toe against Amara and survive, you really can't put two and two together????? Not expecting much, but seriously even teenagers wouldn't be THAT dense, now would they?

I'm quite happy with the change in pacing. That Baku wants to stay with his Mistress and told Amara and Co. to bugger off, that he managed to withstand and escape shows he ain't pushovers like Zin or the idol girl. The fact that they had Zin show what he's capable of instead of being a talking walking backboard was a welcome change. I'm more interested in Baku's back story right now than the main story to be perfectly honest. Hopefully we get a full story instead of just tidbits like the last two or three DCs.
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Jun 24, 2014 3:30 PM

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It would be interesting if that kiss transfered some knowledge into Daichi's mind that will save/help him in trouble situation.

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"Bugbear" please tell me that's just a nickname... Guess not :

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bugbear
Jun 26, 2014 5:10 PM

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I'm liking Baku and his story, and he's not the typical pretty boy as the others in their group. I only hope he doesn't turn evil too.
Jun 27, 2014 12:46 PM

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Oh that kiss. Anyway, this side story is quite interesting, but I wonder how much time these side stories will take, I mean, with that kind of vast cast I don't think they'll be able to develope every single main character.
Jun 28, 2014 5:21 AM
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The side stories are definitely more interesting than the main story, which at this point I'm not sure what it is.

I really agree xD

I have no idea how, but this show almost completely did a 180 in tone and story and went from a dull and predictable mecha show to a really interesting and surprisingly dark sci-fi mystery. I actually really hope for a Season 2 if the show keeps with the current tone it has, and the way it's done really reminds me of the movie Batman: Year One.

Pretty much from episode 9 onward the episodes have been really good (I even somewhat liked the retarded speed obsessed girl one.) and have raised my opinion of the show all the way up from an 7 (which it had almost solely because of the animation) to an 8.
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KorStonesword said:
Jaksser said:
The side stories are definitely more interesting than the main story, which at this point I'm not sure what it is.

I really agree xD

I have no idea how, but this show almost completely did a 180 in tone and story and went from a dull and predictable mecha show to a really interesting and surprisingly dark sci-fi mystery. I actually really hope for a Season 2 if the show keeps with the current tone it has, and the way it's done really reminds me of the movie Batman: Year One.

Pretty much from episode 9 onward the episodes have been really good (I even somewhat liked the retarded speed obsessed girl one.) and have raised my opinion of the show all the way up from an 7 (which it had almost solely because of the animation) to an 8.


I always saw this show as a RahXephon Mark II (same studio, shares some staff members) of sorts, so even if the first episodes weren't that strong even in comparison to RahXephon, these guys know how to build up a tale and weave webs in a lot of directions.

I can't say that this series did that good a job and hinting to the interesting and darker layers of the story immediately, but given that a lot of people including myself forgive One Piece for making us wait over 500 chapters to explain an ability shown off in Chapter 1. A few episodes of waiting isn't that bad when it is this pleasing to look at.

RahXephon didn't get a second season (just a recap movie and manga spinoff), but that may have just been how the series done back in the day and potentially the fact that they can't set up the scales any higher than those last few episods without it becoming silly.
Jun 30, 2014 10:30 AM

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Was planning on dropping the show but the current arc interests me and I am liking Baku so far..
Jul 1, 2014 4:15 AM

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I'll have to admit this is one of the few episodes I've enjoyed here since the first few. But then the preview is all like "Will Baku join their side!?" and it shows a clip of his robot kicking the Earth Engine in the face hmmm......
Jul 2, 2014 8:14 PM

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Wow, i wondered if i accidently skipped an episode or got the wrong anime at first, with that slave prison and Kumikos father introducing her to the whole thing.

Even later it was quite different from most, with Baku not being immediately turned, and actively resisting. And they showed Zin again - isn't this the first time one of the turned designer children show up after their initial fight?

Hana kisisng Daichi because Akari jokingly suggested it..they were speechless when she really did it.

And Zin "killing" that guy..metal pipe right through the heart..given that somehow, nobody got hurt so far, even with Amara and Moco using machine pistols, that was quite surprising, too.

Overall i hope they keep it up that way. Unfortunately, with the preview it doesn't look like..
Feb 22, 2015 7:19 AM

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The narration is interesting, but what does not by emotions is the management of the protagonists, too far-fetched having them in command of a similar situation.
Plot that still has some chance of being able to change the cards on the table and be revitalized.
Drawings and animations good, so well the scenarios.
I hope you do not spared in the next time with the action.
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So Baku is one of the Designer's children and the Yakuza dude at some point took over one's body.
I'm surprised everyone let Hana kiss Daichi. Usually in these kinds of anime someone gets tsundere or stops that character.

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