Zenshuu. Episode 3 Discussion

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Jan 20, 5:53 AM

#51

Sherrinford_

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tiger mask was fun bit reminded me of tekken 3 king.
like someone said above, the formula is starting to get repetitive.
Chairman and his 8 wives were funny.
It was sweet how natsuko thinks destiny will make luke smile from bottom of his heart while she keeps missing him smiling when he is with her instead

Jan 20, 6:37 AM

#52

ShamaN_02

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Such a fun episode!

Jan 20, 7:46 AM

#53

Bro22

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loved it .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..

Jan 20, 8:17 AM

#54

Anime_Skaddiel

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SamuelPapprill said:
@WGSXFrank I hope they have an abridged version of the transformation. Don't get me wrong, it looks very good but it's being overused. I think they should save the full transformation for big fights.

The transformation thing is called a "BANK sakuga". This is pretty common in shows which have the same thing transforming every episode. Some other examples are Gurren Lagann,Kill La Kill

Jan 20, 8:54 AM

#55

Epiroogu

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i still have this kimd of stupid hope that when i turn on next episode , this wont be an issekai anumoreyxp

Jan 20, 8:55 AM

#56

mangabboy

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Oct 2024

Really digging this series more and more, the addition of Destiny to the mix is definitely interesting.

I think Natsuko has feelings for Luke and adding Destiny will make for some fun interactions. Although she seems to kind of like Destiny as well even though she says Destiny is the root of all their problems. Either way I am eager to see the next episode.

Production on this anime is so good IMO.

Also, really curious about what's going on with Memmeln.

Jan 20, 10:13 AM

#57

Byron123

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fsaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

Jan 20, 10:50 AM

#58

TheJFamilia

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I guess I'm in the minority here. I was not a fan of this episode. The characters seem uninteresting, the plot is formulaic, it has a similar structure to last episodes, and the comedic moments are not landing for me for the most part. I mean, a dancing test was used to decipher who was the real void?? That's just boring, unimaginative and not funny. The only redeeming quality is the mystery behind the elf girl. I must also add that this is coming from someone who thoroughly enjoyed the first episode. The second one was ok.

Jan 20, 11:21 AM

#59

kmykzy

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Jul 2017

who tf does a recap on episode 3 of a new series?

Jan 20, 12:14 PM

#60

landofthekwt

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Mar 2015

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The future is not what it it cracked up to be

Jan 20, 2:28 PM

#61

Camoboi1

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Oct 2024

This was a fun episode and I loved how the elf girl is very suspicious makes me want to see how this plays.

Jan 20, 2:56 PM

#62

Thurwald

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Sep 2012

Yea this anime is not for me. Very 7/10 but I'm not really feeling it. Ok music. Characters so far are really unlikable. Plot might lead to more but who knows. Nothing special apart from the 1 min super detailed pretty animation. I'll hold on until it's finished and hopefully see some twists at some point

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Jan 20, 3:50 PM

#63

badalex39

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Mar 2023

Yea this might just be the most ridiculous anime this season

Jan 20, 5:08 PM

#64

scotchyx

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May 2020

I'm loving how silly this series is. In combination with the beautiful animation, I think its quite a gem so far. Need more blushing luke and more of natsuko with her cute tied up hair

Jan 20, 10:16 PM

#65

Condoriano6

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Nov 2021

The plot thickens.

Jan 21, 6:15 AM

#66

jairo3634

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Mar 2024

This episode seemed very short to me, even though it was of normal duration, because it was very engrossing. I'm also very sure that Memmeln is a traitor.

Jan 21, 7:09 AM

#67

stealthyone

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WTF! Is one of the elves working with the Void? One of those hooded people who helped the Void had a gem on their choker. I hope it’s not Memmln, cause she’s acting really shady after the incident. She also missed the whole encounter with the Void. I know when had her choir stuff, but when the enemy shows up you drop everything to get rid of them.

Jan 21, 3:00 PM

#68

Cynthesia

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it's alright, still don't really care about any of the characters and not much plot to carry this along. I know it's supposed to take place in a kind of shit anime movie but I find most of the cast is pretty annoying and the comedy doesn't land, If it keeps being this standard monster of the week show it'll be disappointing

Jan 21, 7:08 PM

#69

Sharpedon

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A supposed master storyteller like Natsuko should have been fully aware that it would be impossible to alter two main events without affecting the rest of the story. And yet the premature show up of that disguised Void came as a complete surprise to her, which was disappointing. Forget storytelling, common sense alone explains that... By the way, the Elf is a traitor; I wonder why.

Jan 21, 7:14 PM

#70

Sharpedon

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Reply to stealthyone

@stealthyone It was 100% Memmeln who transformed that Void into a priest clone. And the other two Elves who talked with her are in on it. The choir stuff was a lame alibi. So Memmein is a traitor; the question is why..

Jan 22, 9:50 AM

#71

BrettWatchesTV

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Jul 2021

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This show is so damn pretty, loved that fight sequence

Jan 22, 5:06 PM

#72

garylisk

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Serval Mask!!!

I love that she can draw not only attacks, but an entire character to fight for her. This power is so awesome, and the references are cool! This is going to be a true anime nerd's anime. I was hooked at episode 1, honestly, but they've all been great.

Jan 22, 7:17 PM

#73

Terry-Sensei

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I was just waiting for “change in timeline” due to Natsuko intervening and it finally happened

Plus it took 3 episodes to confirm that the unicorn is a boy lol

Jan 23, 12:53 PM

#74

OtakuKun1

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It seems fanservice in this anime is high (see Destiny’s appearance for reference).

Hirose is happy with her new life with Luke and others, but the course changed way too quick. Hirose needs to come back in her world and finish creating the anime.

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Jan 23, 5:36 PM

#75

pranefuji

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Oct 2024

English voice dub is kinda insanely good. This episode has been a blast. They even added a fanservice character in a way that wasn't hyper skeevy. Jokes are hilarious too, I think in part by the great delivery by the voice actors.

Jan 24, 2:37 AM

#76

Kantyash

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Honestly, this series is the only one I'm truly enjoying this season, and I'm having a blast watching it! The characters are fun, the pacing is just right, and I find myself getting lost in the Last Town just like Natsuko does throughout this episode.

Unio's transformation was actually impressive, in my opinion. I'm surprised the ladies didn't fall for it, haha. I also loved Natsuko's hairstyle in this episode—it looks like she's finally breaking away from her usual hide-behind-the-hair style.

Overall, this was a really fun episode. Destiny's appearance and everything that followed were simply fabulous.

phantomfandom said:
I just realized that Natsuko's upcoming project is "First Love", maybe that's the reason why she's in this world, to earn the experience required for making the animated feature about first love. It's also hinted that the live-action version of Tale of Perishes, the Luke character was played by her childhood friend. Hmmmmm things are beginning to connected...

no wonder you guys are enjoying this if that's the realization that creeps up on your by EPISODE THREE

HyeChaeyoung said:
Honestly, this series is the only one I'm truly enjoying this season

wow, you're gonna freak out when you see your 2nd anime

Jan 24, 10:24 AM

#77

Yang_Wenli

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This show is not doing anything for me. The characters, the story, the writing, the goofy designs. I was hoping Natsuko would be back in real world by now, but it seems they are fully committed to this isekai storyline.

Jan 25, 2:34 PM

#78

Tacsk0

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Dec 2017

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I wonder if Zenshuu mimics Sailor Moon of the 1990s, like a "monster of the week" appears and is defeated at the end of each episode, rinse - repeat? SM still made it to 200 eps and half dozen movies that way.

Jan 25, 2:46 PM

#79

Sigmar-Unberogen

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Nov 2013

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Well duuh, by altering key events, future will start to be NOT like in original anime. Dropping guard was silly.

Wonder why elves are plotting shit and collaborate with the enemy. If she's a character who backstabs Luke, Natsuko must know it. BUT, considering Natsuko wasn't hostile towards her from day 1 (I mean, you'd expect her to hate traitorous character no?) I'd assume she does something that redeems her in the original anime. Well, she is likely NOT a "bad character". Maybe forced, mislead or has somewhat redeemable cause for her actions? Maybe she's like Boromir from LOTR :D?

Jan 26, 6:42 PM

#80

kitoha

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Dec 2021

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I love so much this series, and that ending song, ah i love it <3

Jan 26, 6:48 PM

#81

redrobber13

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Jan 2021

ILY DESTINYYYYYYYYYY shes so silly idc idc idc

Feb 3, 8:26 AM

#82

Ronin-errante

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Oct 2011

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so, the elf girl seems to be working with the voids...
Natsuko is keeping an eye on her, but now I wonder if is this some change caused by her interference, or the elf was also a traitor on the movie, and Natsuko didn't tell anything until now for "reasons"?
if is the second, would feel kinda out-of-character for her, since she been talking about future events with no restriction... but at same time, she seems to avoid talk about Destiny's death (I suppose), but in this case the anime is always showing that she knows... with the elf, would feels more like the script trying to keep it a secret for the sake of twist

Feb 4, 10:28 PM

#83

Plopop

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Oct 2017

151

he wants you, follow him home

Yesterday, 8:15 AM

#84

waldy713

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Jun 2012

1170

Our girl Destiny.

Channeling her inner Jack Black.

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