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Nov 21, 2021 9:13 AM
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Still very happy to see Laika achieve her success launch. The mood of the town even seemed brighter this episode.

Irina and her friends deserved their break this episode especially around the holidays. It's also satisfying to see Laika realizing her potiential and achieving her dreams.
Nov 21, 2021 9:30 AM
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Irina's disposal got delayed, well obviously.

Lev finally gets promoted, and now is a candidate, I'm excited to see what type trials he will have to go through.

I feel like that bite mark will become more important later on, maybe that will change something on him.
Nov 21, 2021 9:32 AM
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Well, at least Irina got the recognition that she deserved, with the momentary celebration of hamburgers and Irina's favourite food.

Everything at least had its good resolution, even Lev got a promotion from the Nosferatu Project. But whatever happens from now on, it's all for the glory of the motherland, all actions and words are taken as regarded. Irina is reinstated, but Lev moves out to take the Mechta Stesh Project test as part of the cosmonaut program to be like Irina, flying into space.

Irina looks pretty in the Lilitto native dress celebrating the new year with Anya, and doing the maiden's prayer on the same Belka Lake at the strike of New Year's, the skating experience is new for Anya.

Lev's cosmonaut testing is the culmination of what Irina went through in the 1st half of the show, and Irina's biological experiments continue. The way Lev did it though, it was like a couple setting, which was nice to personally celebrate Irina's achievements.

Episodes like these really make the show a lot endearing.
Nov 21, 2021 10:03 AM
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Basic transition episode.

Get a wonderful outfit to Irina just cover it with a big coat.

I know is romantic or important, but I feel that bite mark is lingering for too long, I would understand if was just the canine scars lingering
Nov 21, 2021 10:35 AM
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Man this was a really nice episode. It’s cool to see Irina smiling and living like a normal girl for once without the burden of space exploration on her.
Nov 21, 2021 10:59 AM
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This was really relaxing. It's kind of sad to see Irina and Lev not being together anymore and Irina was about to say something to Lev back then. It does feel like something is gonna happen to Lev. This was a great episode.
Nov 21, 2021 11:31 AM
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Was what Irina was trying to say related to Lev maybe becoming a vampire, I wonder, though I doubt that's the case. Good and charming episode.
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Nov 21, 2021 11:53 AM
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Great episode! I'm very happy for Irina. And it seems she won't be disposed of (at least for now). Lev has also been promoted and is back in the race to go to space!

Looking forward to the next episode!
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Nov 21, 2021 11:58 AM
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Irina told the truth of her experiences. She came back safely but they still have room for improvement before they send a human up.
She is celebrated in Laika 44 but the rest of Zirnitra will not know her accomplishment, nor will the world.

Lev gets his third chance as a candidate. Reinstated after being penalized twice for disobeying orders. So he is in the final six that have not dropped out. He stares at the bite marks that Irina gave him when he voluntarily gave her blood so she could recover. Irina had something to say to him after she landed but did not get to finish, what could it be?

If Lev is slowly becoming a vampire, maybe the abilities he gains will be what allows him to beat the other candidates in the test, unknowingly...

Irina's starting to be more accepting of Lev's gestures e.g. the flowers.
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Nov 21, 2021 12:14 PM
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Irina is such an endearing character. She's tough as nails but sweet and gentle at the same time.
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Nov 21, 2021 12:20 PM
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Sleeper anime of the season. Did NOT plan on watching this. Glad I did.




Nov 21, 2021 12:26 PM

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Wholesomeness in episode 8 makes me worried for what's to come.

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Nov 21, 2021 12:27 PM

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- So they say "Мечта Шест" which is like "Dream Number Six" but later came "The Dream Six" which sounds like they will select the best six candidates. Is that supposed to be same thing with lame russian translation or just a codename in-joke for two separated things?
- I have never being to Russia but my guess is those girls weren't dressed for russian winter.
Nov 21, 2021 1:03 PM

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Irina changed after returning from space. She is more open and talkative and that makes her so much more interesting to me. I guess it is something related the realization she had in space.
Nov 21, 2021 3:13 PM
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Irina it is good after of space really would like her to conquer more together with Lev again good episode.
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Nov 21, 2021 3:20 PM

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Irina blush made my day. Lev gets promoted ez.


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Nov 21, 2021 3:25 PM

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Snoozer episode. I was pretty uninvested towards the middle of the runtime. This felt more like a SOL episode tbh. Very unfocused and meandering. Maybe the fast pace had something to do with that.
Nov 21, 2021 3:48 PM

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More of a slice of life episode, which isn't bad, but not super interesting.
Nov 21, 2021 4:05 PM
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Nice and calm episode

Really hope irina and lev get a happy end, in the best case a happy end together, i know this is not what the show is about but they are to cute together <3

But i guess we will have some sad moments befor we see them become a happy couple, or ar least i hope for this to happen (the couple thing not the sad part^^)

And hell yeah, was happy to hear that this sadistic doc "vanished", dont think he has a happy ending, just an ending^^
Nov 21, 2021 5:16 PM

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My guts tell me that come Spring that pine thrown by Irina will grant her real wish, a wish that it's undoubtedly about Lev.
Nov 21, 2021 9:33 PM
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Good to see that Irina's disposal was "postponed".
Of course Lev will pass, he's the male protagonist.
Nov 21, 2021 9:35 PM
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Avvenirista said:
My guts tell me that come Spring that pine thrown by Irina will grant her real wish, a wish that it's undoubtedly about Lev.


Yes, it's not too far fetchet to thig her wish was to be with Lev.

Blue_Maroon said:
Snoozer episode. I was pretty uninvested towards the middle of the runtime. This felt more like a SOL episode tbh. Very unfocused and meandering. Maybe the fast pace had something to do with that.


Yes, the show has had a pretty fast pace. It's normal for shows to have a relaxed SoL episode after they've reached a climax. Think of this one as the beach episode. After all, they did go to a body of water.
Nov 21, 2021 10:10 PM
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Ima need the ost for that skate scene
Nov 22, 2021 12:08 AM

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For now Irina's not in any danger but I'm still worried. Irina was really adorable again, her interactions with Lev and Anya were sweet. Also I hope Lev makes it in the team.
Nov 22, 2021 12:37 AM
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One thing I forgot which I loved so much about this anime is how each episode ends. No cliffhangers, nothing dramatic, it just usually quietly finishes and we get the soothing ed.


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Nov 22, 2021 2:01 AM
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Irina had a lot of fun for the new year, that was so heartwarming to see, Lev trained during the exams, I really hope that he'll succeed
Nov 22, 2021 4:34 AM

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Irina in tanktop is S-tier waifu material.


Nov 22, 2021 6:34 AM

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Hngh, Lev and Irina are so cute together. Perfectly wholesome and relaxing breather episode after a mostly successful Nosferatu project. After coming back from space, Irina's really loosened up a bit. Lev and Irina playing around with that globe was so adorable, as well as Anya and Irina celebrating new year.

I was wondering what the pinecones meant in the OP, now we know. But that classic moon confession though hngh. Damn soldiers and their shit timing. I really liked that shot of the moon though when Lev was in bed thinking about that moment. I really hope we get a confession before Lev goes off to space, well it's not confirmed yet that he's the one, but I bet he is.

Nice try tsundere-ing about those flowers Irinyan, but the deredere is written all over your face. Really looking forward to the next episode.
Nov 22, 2021 8:41 AM

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By the looks of it, the next episode also seems chill.

It's good to hear Irina won't be disposed by the high-command.

Some minor official or fanatic may attempt to kill Irina "in an accident" though.

The series is making me worry more and more :(
Nov 23, 2021 12:51 PM
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I was kinda worried with Lev and Irina being separated but at least she bonded with Anya and had fun, though the disposed of "for now" doesnt really bode well.
Nov 25, 2021 2:06 AM

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Man, if they f*cking kill Irina... I wont be able to stand it

Well, 4 more eps, how will this end?

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Nov 30, 2021 7:35 PM
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quite hilarious ep, that globe pass, them flowers, carrot on pancake, Anya bringing Lilitto & the holiday mood.
Dec 10, 2021 2:42 AM

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irina, lev and loli scientist celebrating tgt, lev getting promoted, lev irina duo getting closer, this episode was way too happy.. guess the next one is gonna tear me apart huh. NOT READY BUT HERE WE GOO!!!
Dec 13, 2021 7:47 PM
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Anya getting some screentime I see, that's nice. Irina aiming for the moon, that's respectfully ambitious.
And now we're gonna watch Lev's path to space. I like it.
Pretty chill episode, like a calm after a storm. 4/5.

Dec 17, 2021 1:50 PM

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GODDAMNIT I WANNA MARRY THIS CUTE VAMPIRE GIRL SO BAD
Dec 29, 2021 8:43 AM
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the vibe is much more colourful with celebrations all around
Jan 1, 2022 12:57 PM

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Damn, it felt like the story ended two episodes ago. I have a feeling the remainder is going to leave a lot of questions unanswered and never get a second season.
Jan 25, 2022 3:24 PM
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The show is surely outliving its original premise, it was great that Irina made it and all but what there is after that?
I sure couldn't imagine it, envision where this show will go from now too, but I gotta say it is a good thing.

What made me want to see this show before it even started airing was that I loved Irina's design and the plot seemed peculiar, to say the least, a cute vampire and a boy's romance sounded appealing, yet the show is really pacing itself way better than I thought.

It is sweet to see Irina changing slowly, ever since the blood-sucking scene she has taken a drastic change to him, she already had prior too, when she first drunk that wine and called him Lev, cute!
Episode 4 also had that ice skating scene that was very lovely, the music was perfect there, surprised me, I just wished they would not use Jazz tracks for some more dramatic moments.

Everything said, the scene with both of them together waiting for help to arrive in this episode was also great, and I m glad they got to see each other again.
Hoping the future will only bring both closer, really, the show is at its best when the main leads get some quality time together alone and have a heart-to-heart dialogue~~

Also, I have grown quite fond to the opening, I have not listened to a lot of Ali Project stuff, in fact, I haven't heard their name for many years, yet the vibes the singer gave.
They are far far from what I would call favorite, but to me, they are iconic for all their work on Code Geass, and Tsuki to Laika OP boots, it just brings out a lot of good feelings, definitely an unskippable Opening for me.

The budget for this anime while not big, and aside jazz misused tracks, it seems to be going for all the right places, the animation is not too bad (outside ep6 ending), decent enough and the art is really solid, specially best girl Irina of course.
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Mar 3, 2022 4:04 PM

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Chill episode with Irina being able to relax after her succesful return from space, if only she wasn't interrupted we could've heard what she realised while looking at the moon.

Mar 22, 2022 7:55 PM

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Only reason why I haven’t finished this anime is because it feels like it already ended. Is the rest of the plot just racism?
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May 31, 2022 12:45 PM

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Precious Irina.

Lev is a chad.

That Roza bitch could loose up a bit around Irina.

The first project was a success, and the humans will go to space in spring.

The political infighting begins.

And of course, Irina is so fucking cute it's unreal.
Anime is fun.
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Irina's a lot more sociable than she used to be, especially around Anya and Lev. Some treat her like a pariah because of superficial vampiric attributes, but it's clear that anyone who gets to know her can appreciate her company. She doesn't even carry a lingering vendetta against humans, despite having every reason to, which is even more of a shock.

That blonde girl at the New Year's Eve celebration might've been related to Rosa, possibly as a little sister or cousin.


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Nov 1, 2024 2:49 AM

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Anya/Irina scenes were super cute especially when they went to NY celebration.
I was kinda afraid Anya is going to die or get hurt during their fun on frozen lake especially after few death flags from her.
Thanks God this episode was just relaxing filler we all wanted to watch.

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