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Oct 14, 2020 9:35 AM
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Damn, what a bad timing for Yoshika's gear to malfunction. We got the military fighting and throwing all their firepower into the battle.

We're only in the second episode but they're making the enemies look pretty damn tough. Glad to see Yoshika's comrades come joining her in the fight. Pretty intense episode if you ask me.
Oct 14, 2020 9:36 AM
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So Miyafuji saved the day by buying time again for the rest of the unit to arrive.
And finally we get a series with Shisuka in it she was nice in the movie so i wonder how she will function in the unti.
Looking forward to seeing that, and it was nice how she saved Miyafuji in the nick of time.
Anyway it was a nice episode.
Oct 14, 2020 10:38 AM
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Is that a man ? Or is that a plane ? Or maybe even a bird ? NO, it's a squadron of flying loli witched in full swing.

Aah, i missed this show.
Oct 14, 2020 10:58 AM
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Oh yeah all the girls are reunited and looks like now the title makes sense, they're going to fight a big Neuroi nest in Berlin, I guess it's going to be really exciting to see the girls fighting like back then, can't wait
Oct 14, 2020 10:59 AM
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The Neuroi was a strong opponent. To think that it was a small one that controlled an entire iceberg. Yoshika was cool, the way she was fighting against the Neuroi herself. She was close to killing it as well.

It was also cool seeing the rest of the team fighting together. The 501st is officially reformed with Shizuka being a new member.

Oct 14, 2020 11:19 AM
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It was a very cool episode. Finally the unit together.
Oct 14, 2020 11:27 AM
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Ayyy, now that the 501st are back together with the new member Shizuka from the movie, the fanservice can finally begin!
Oct 14, 2020 12:18 PM
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This was a really enjoyable episode. Yoshika and the Doge ship held their own against the iceberg Neuroi and the production values for the fight was really good, too.

Thankfully, the rest of the 501st squadron came to Yoshika's aid and they quickly took down the Neuroi. Sadly, the iceberg did destroy part of the port, but it could've been far worse than that if back-up arrived too late.

Either way, with Shizuka now officially part of the team, I hope the next episode gets into the swing of what this series does well. Fanservice! XD
Oct 14, 2020 12:39 PM
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Yoshika was really cool this episode. Not to mention she use multiple shield to make a drill. Really cool. if only she had Shinden at that time.. And not to mention the neuroi this season really formidable.

The animation is great and not to mention it feels like i'm watching a movie. I might buy the BD if only they have english sub available.
Oct 14, 2020 3:00 PM

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Battleship action always good

Oct 14, 2020 4:15 PM

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And the whole squad + Shizuka is here! I'm soooo hyped for next episodes LET'S GO
Oct 14, 2020 5:39 PM
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Seriously Yoshika deserves a medal for what she did. Very good exciting episode.

Wonder what folks that are new to the series and didn't see the first two seasons when they aired back in the day think of Strike Witches?
Oct 14, 2020 6:35 PM

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the reinforcements girls/witches are here! very nice!
501st are strong when they are complete!
5/5.


Oct 14, 2020 8:04 PM

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This episode was so awesome. So glad the crew is all back together. Miyafuji proves she is G.O.A.T, holding her own against the neroi all while protecting the ship with a shitty striker unit. Plus Shizuka officially joins the 501st. I love Strike Witches.
Oct 14, 2020 9:27 PM
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Why does this have a 6.93 rating?! You should only be here as a Strike Witches fan after completing the first 2 (great) seasons. Two episodes in so far and the show makes me just as excited as the previous 2 seasons did in the past. I just don't understand the low rating 😪
Oct 15, 2020 2:09 AM

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To be fair, you need a pretty high IQ to understand the intricacies of Strike Witches.

Pretty kick ass episode.

Kind of nice to have more of an interaction with the military units outside of the Strike Witches. But next few episodes will likely be back to Slice of life.

If anything like the last series, expecting training with Shizuka. Interested to get a bit more of her character outside of the Movie.
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Oct 15, 2020 3:54 AM

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god i love this series

with that said to think that if Miyafuji had a working striker unit she would have been able to beat that thing herself but everything worked out in the end

and now the team is back together and nice to see Shizuka back and nice to have her join the team though figured she would

looking forward to next ep jealous Shizuka gonna be cute
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"one step at a time"
Oct 15, 2020 5:11 AM

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That fight was intense, mainly because Yoshika was handicapped the whole time! But she and the battleship held out for the other girls to arriv.

And Shizuka is now an official member of the 501st! Yay Shizuka!
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Oct 15, 2020 6:41 AM

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The action are kind of boring IMO . The best part was easily when the lovebirds Yoshika and Lynette reunited and embraced each other . Awwwww the little lesbians are in love,,,YEEEEEEEEEEEEES


And next week looks like a fun episode with no fighting . Only lesbians having fun together and flirting like crazy. Like they should. I am looking forward to it



Oct 15, 2020 7:04 AM

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MAN, WHAT AN EPIC FIGHT

thanks david production
who tf needs jojo
we already have strike witches
Oct 15, 2020 7:06 AM

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Found a fantastic analysis on why Yoshika wasn't winning the fight against the Neuroi despite her power.
Oct 16, 2020 8:52 PM
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Is this a Gunbuster reference?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YavONgbz5DE
Oct 18, 2020 7:51 PM

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I guess Sakamoto will show up with her old unit, Magnificent Lightning next episode? Shizuka showing up was a surprise to me, I recommended this to a friend given it gives us a brief introduction to the cast again and their personalities. At least Barkhorn is going to take back her homeland now. Only thing that bugged me is "Now, as of this moment, the 501st Joint Fighter Wing is officially reformed!" Minna-san you said that before xD I just think we could have done without that because if you saw the movie she already said that, felt redundant. I been anticipating this since like 2018 I think with the teaser trailer. Of courese Miyafuji being her normal self is fun to see again taking on the weight of the world.
Oct 24, 2020 1:54 PM

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All the witches are back and damn did it get wild. Looks like the enemy is learning as it took out its objective in a rather wild way. Jack and Rose are rolling over in there graves as they should of leanred by now the destructive power of giant icebergs. But I cant fault our girls. They were on time when needed. 501st Back In Action!
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Oct 25, 2020 12:26 PM

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The episode as a whole is as convincing as the previous episode, the action is great and it is well done, the use of the CG is reduced to the essential, even if it could be reduced still a little more, in certain actions, however the fight in general is engaging and not taken for granted thanks to the twist that dispels the conviction of a happy ending. At the end this episode and the previous one, are the prologue to the main story and to present the new or almost character. Quality of the drawings and animations more than good, the opening is not bad and is different in the final part from that of the first episode where the girls are made in CG while already in this episode the drawings are made by hand, who knows why. I don't really like the ending, while I love the OST. I also noticed that after so many years the sounds of noises and more have all changed, oh well!
Oct 27, 2020 1:59 AM
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Watching this episode made me want to start my Italian battleship line in World of Warships...
Oct 30, 2020 2:48 PM

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I had to look up who Shizuka is because I completely forgot about her. But it looks like I haven't missed any important entry from this franchise, so it's just my memory.
Jan 6, 2021 4:49 PM
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Oh, yeah, that epic reunion, very typical of SW has been made by David Pro. I find it kinda funny because this franchises already been made by so many different studios, but still ended up retains a typical scenes like that one. Nice detail. In the other notes, thats good seeing Shizuka-chan really took apart as JFW 501 replacing the retired Sakamoto role at those unit. Still, her appearance that came out of nowhere really bugged me for a while. Then, i shall just let it go, cause its didn't really matter at all. Lol.

Anyway, lets continued their story again, that looks alike using some trail like the previous one. Which is mean? I hope its a fanservices!
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Jan 11, 2021 10:06 PM

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its so dumb, but i cant help but love it, will forever be one of my favorite guilty pleasures lol
Mar 25, 2021 6:56 AM

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Damn, Yoshika so OP.
Jun 24, 2021 1:41 AM
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Good job, Yoshika and the rest of the girls!

Too bad they couldn't stop the iceberg from hitting the port.

The 501st Joint Fighter Wing is now officially reformed with Shizuka joining the team. Awesome!

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Aug 3, 2021 10:01 AM

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Yoshika is a high class witch now.. ;P
Well, it seems we'll have some time to see how Shizuka will suit into the team..
Aug 5, 2021 9:42 AM

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After watching this episode I am wondering why Shizuka is in the 501st? I thought in operation victory arrow ep1 Minna had signed papers for Heidemarie to be under her command, but maybe that was just for the Trond air force base.
Dec 30, 2021 5:29 PM
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Shizuka looks cute enough as a replacement. hehe

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