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Dec 27, 2018 5:56 AM
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THIS IS AN ANIME ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS THE MANGA BEYOND THIS EPISODE.
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This Midnight Circus is no joke. I'd say there's some unusual members in it but they're definitely not to be underestimated.

Narumi had to also fight some puppet freaks that really made him struggle. Pretty tense episode if you ask me. I also feel like Narumi's fighting style is getting more and more daring every time I see him.
Dec 27, 2018 9:25 AM
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Damn, this was a sublime, absurd and intense episode and what a cliffhanger that was, can’t wait for the next episode to air which will be on the 10th of January of next year!

Narumi’s compact determination this episode was really admirable and praiseworthy, he’s really shaping up to be my favourite Shonen protagonist of all time! Now, this is what I call a motivational character! Faceless’s and one of the other Shirogane backstories were dark as ever, as expected from this show, and now I’m just worried that the other Shirogane might have just set up a death flag there. Faceless has gone through a lot for sure, his loved stolen by a automaton and then consequently killed by it but not dying along with her is depressing. Good thing that Lucille came along though and the deathless miseries of the ZONAPHA Syndrome was cured. I just wonder what Faceless’s mother-in-Law was up to though, giving away her daughter to an automaton like that. Faceless’s death, though, was impactful to say the least, I certainly didn't expect those 5 minutes to were meant for this happen. Goodbye brave Faceless, you’re surely changed my impression on Shiroganes! As for the other, Doll Francine really is heartless in reality and I’m looking forward to seeing what next episode has it store for us! Seems like Lucille and co are up to something too, I just hope that they make it in time.

All in all, an intriguing episode as always. I’ve been captivated by this complex story and unusual premise from the very start and while things feel a lot more hasty now admittedly, I’m still bloody enjoying this! Directing of this show as such has been exceptional so far and I’m hoping it retains through for another two cours to come! Can’t wait to see more of Karakuri Circus and Narumi, the wait till Jan 10 will be a very long wait indeed thanks much to the cliffhanger of this episode. I wonder if Narumi and co can make it through this unscathed(obviously not, but I mean it in a more hopeless manner if you get me) or at least escape if things get even worse from now.
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Dec 27, 2018 9:28 AM
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Faceless sacrifice was no joke, absolutely crazy.

Intense episode and they ended with a nasty cliffhanger there.

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Dec 27, 2018 10:55 AM
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RIP to Faceless......So francine looks like Shriogane , will that stop Narumi????
Dec 27, 2018 11:11 AM
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I've not read the manga. I assumed this would be the finale of the series.

I have no idea where this is leading. Amazingly, that makes me happy. So many series recently telegraphed their stories.

Here it's about as bizarre as JoJo and Baki. You can't predict what's going to happen. I'm on the edge of my seat here as characters die and the story progresses at breakneck speed.
Dec 27, 2018 12:03 PM
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This episode was a meh to me. Kinda boring at least when compared to the previous episodes. And honestly, I'm wondering about the other MCs. How they're doing and stuff.
Dec 27, 2018 3:14 PM
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)this was another really good episode, intense and sublime. Can't wait for tje next episode got to read the manga.
Dec 27, 2018 5:30 PM
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Narumi is being a true hero in this episode, saving everyone and willing to sacrifice himself for strangers. That is the most compassionate character in this season and also very passionate at that.

That was a very emotional scene between him and commander faceless, RiP man! I liked his corny jokes though. I didn't think he would sacrifice himself, I guess Narumi was really wrong about the guy.

Francine is finally here, I'm really hyped about the next.
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Dec 27, 2018 6:30 PM
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Is this anime really having 36 episodes? this seems like the climax for an anime lol

It was an OK episode as much.

3/5
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Dec 27, 2018 7:14 PM

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HereticHunter said:
Is this anime really having 36 episodes? this seems like the climax for an anime lol



Yeah, wondering the same thing, it looks like it's over for Francine, my guess is that Guy is the actual main Antagonist
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We ever going to get back to Masaru and Shirogane?
Dec 27, 2018 10:51 PM
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Lairucrem said:
HereticHunter said:
Is this anime really having 36 episodes? this seems like the climax for an anime lol



Yeah, wondering the same thing, it looks like it's over for Francine, my guess is that Guy is the actual main protagonist


I think Narumi and the others will look to retreat back and escape with the help of Lucille(maybe sacrifice, who knows) and help from outside(Ashihana’s group, that is), things are looking a little too good for them at the moment.
Lol, it really does feel like a climax already indeed.
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Dec 28, 2018 6:41 AM

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Not a bad episode.

RIP faceless. I really liked that guy.

Looking forward to next week's episode.

Dec 28, 2018 7:29 AM

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This anime is so ridiculous and over the top . But I still like it very much.
Dec 28, 2018 7:50 AM

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I guess I was supposed to care about that Faceless guy after having his past story dumped on me and watching his sacrifice to save Narumi, but I can't bring myself to do it.

And I also guess that I was supposed to find Narumi cool or something now that he is acting like a "selfless hero", but it's like he is another character right now. These lackluster "heroic" moments feel so forced, he was way cooler in the start when he wasn't this "perfect."
Dec 28, 2018 10:40 AM

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Boring episode. I don't care about the backstory of characters that I'm not interested.
Dec 28, 2018 1:52 PM

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The worst episode until now.
But acceptable.

3/5
Dec 29, 2018 9:29 AM
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I really love this ep. RIP Faceless. T_T I couldn't stop crying. But at least he'll finally reunite again with his wife after a very long time.
Dec 30, 2018 1:54 AM

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well well..francine...revealed...hmmm,,... the journey.... was awesome
Dec 30, 2018 4:04 AM

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Every chara has a story to tell. Some seem true but the false are not disregarded either.
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Jan 14, 2019 11:33 PM

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Damn... R.I.P Faceless and unless they get interrupted next episode is gonna be awesome
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Jan 20, 2019 4:20 PM

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Faceless was really awesome, I'm sorry I thought he was a heartless bastard.
May 22, 2019 6:36 PM

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It's too bad that Faceless is dead, but he saved Narumi in the process, and that's something he'll never forget.

Those 4 automata will be trouble. Can Narumi handle them, especially given his current condition?

Jul 17, 2019 8:43 AM

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Didn't expect Faceless to meet his end so quick

Pretty dirty to let the shirgano fight against themselves

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