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Nov 12, 2011 2:14 PM
#201
DraconisMarch said: SoFarGone said: DraconisMarch said: Nara-Sama said: Inori is starting to remind me Rei Ayanami from Evangelion, a silent girl with many secrets. I liked this episode in general. It had some funny training moments, good character emotion and a nice cliffhanger at the end. Uh... characters like that are a dime a dozen. SoFarGone said: The strangest thing to happen in this episode was Ayase slapping Shu. Did she actually roll her wheelchair to where he was standing just to slap him while screaming or does she have stretchable arms? ...Not sure if trolling, or just really stupid. How am I trolling or being stupid? Please think rationally. Why in the fuck would she have stretchy arms? Retarded shit like that only happens in garbage like One Piece. It was obvious that she wheeled over there just to slap him, because of the whole transition of "Gahhh!"ness. The stretchy arms was obviously a joke. I'm basically saying it doesn't make sense for her to drive her wheelchair to where Shu is standing just to slap him instead of closing the door. It was a pointless scene and wasn't needed. |
Nov 12, 2011 3:10 PM
#203
I really don't like Gai |
Nov 12, 2011 3:48 PM
#204
Same thoughts of previous episode: Has its ups and downs, interesting points and some nonsense, dunno if I should decrease my current score a point (8). I shall wait next episode. I can´t bring myself to like Gai, and I think Shuu is a good character, though yeah, he has moments that can make you facepalm. I really hate the part where Shuu was rejected by Inori, not because of how she reacted to his proposition, but rather because of how they directed and animated it. By trying to make his expressions and actions as an attempt to show his anxiety and hope for her response, it ended up having the opposite effect: it looked more like a "I WANNA RAPE YOU!" attitude. Suckness at its finest XDDD PD: Hey! I was the only one who laughed at the Argo´s Void extracting part? I was reminded of this scene from Shining Tears X Wind: The concept of extracting weapons from people close to you it´s pretty similar :P |
Karura_JiinsaruNov 12, 2011 5:59 PM
Nov 12, 2011 3:55 PM
#205
Nov 12, 2011 4:48 PM
#206
alexander09 said: sajpowell said: Inori's so ass. I don't like her. I don't think she told Shu her real feelings though... It's more like a lie to me and somehow she tried to hide the fact that she cares for him a lot I seriously doubt that INori was lying... She seemed sincere and she has shown nothing but absolute loyalty to Gai in the past. The simple fact that Inori even said those words to Shu while on the train is proof enough that she was told by Gai to say them. She has shown no emotion up to that point, not even an acknowledgement of anything to Shu, other than her helping him find the spy [which Gai told her to] Inori never so much has said a complete paragraph to Shu before that train conversation. So suddenly saying she wanted to stay with him forever was completely out of the blue. Not to mention said it almost as if it was an after thought. She was completely dead-pan and blank. Again no emotion. Also read these... They explain more about it: It's most likely true that Gai did tell her to day that. Whether or not she said them because of that is not the issue. The fact remains she told Shu that Gai told her to say all that, that alone is enough to make her null and void as a romantic partner for me. Let's play devil advocate... and Gai didn't tell her to say that. What was her motivation for telling Shu that he did? Inori has shown two emotional states in the series so far: Indifference and concern for Shu. She could have just ignored him and been indifferent to him if she wanted him to leave her alone. But why would she show so much concern for him in episodes 3 and 4, then become indifferent to him in episode 5? There is no good reason unless the concern she showed in those two episodes was an act she put on in order to appease her true master and lover, Gai. That's really the only reason for her attitude this episode, which is an almost 180 from the previous ones so far. In just about every episode up to now, Inori seemed oblivious to Shu and seemed to start caring for him as a person as the episodes went on. She was wanting to stay with him forever, she tried to save him by herself, she was sticking pretty close to him and seemed to want to stay close to him. Then comes the 5th episode and now she's telling him to stay away from her, telling him that everything was lie she was told to tell, and basically crushing his spirit. The only explanation for her actions in the 5th Episode are exactly what she told Shu... She was told to make him believe in her and trust her by telling him things like that. All in order to get him to follow her to the "Undertakers". If that explanation was false then what was the point of telling him that when her actions up to that point practically screamed the opposite?! You can argue that she does care for him, but doesn't know how to express it or handle her feelings well. But that still doesn't explain why she would have to lie to about all the things she said and did. Not too mention she showed only a passing concern to him during the mock battle. She still had the same blank stare in her eyes as she stood on the walkway watching. She almost said his name as if she was confused on the happenings. She still didn't seem to understand what Shu was doing there [Even though the whole point of her being with him the last 4 episodes were to get him to join them]. At the shooting range she did get a little embarrassed, but really any girl would have reacted the same way if they did that to some one that acted like Shu did [He blushed and made a big about it]. Regardless of feelings, if a guy makes a big deal of some thing like that the girl is going to get embarrassed like that. It's pretty natural reaction to that kind of thing. Basically, Inori has emotions like any other girl, but shows them rarely... but she doesn't have feelings for Shu. She loves Gai and wants to be with him even if it's only a one-sided relationship. Shu might count Shu as a friend, higher than acquaintance. She loves Gai to the point that she would do anything for him... Anything. You could see it in her eyes when she was by Gai's bed, she wanted to be more to him than just a blood transfusion. She seemed sad when he said she looks more like 'her'. She seemed to hesitantly ask him if it bother him that she looks like 'her', as if she didn't really want to hear the answer... Like a confession almost. Plus she seemed almost happy when he told her it didn't bother him that she does, as she stared at the moon. I may be naive to think this Why would Gai tell Inori to ACT like he told her to say that stuff? Gai knows the only reason Shu is there is because of Inori. Why would want to cut off the single easiest way to control Shu? Why would he get Inori close to him and see how Inori has changed next to him, then completely destroy that bond? Doesn't really make sense. Let's say that Inori DOES have feelings for Shu and everything int he first 4 episodes was real and the 5th episode was a lie. Gai knows that Inori and Shu have mutual feelings, but haven't been able to express them very well. He also knows that Inori was the reason that Shu came with them after the 4th episode. He also knows that Shu is very suspicious of the "Undertakers" and especially Gai. Now knowing all that, why would he want to destroy Shu's bond with Inori? That's his one means of control on Shu. If Inori was to be there Shu would have listened to Gai... If it was conveyed to him that it would help Inori. Not to mention, why would Inori even follow that order? If she really cared for Shu as people seem to think, why would she follow an order that was designed, and who's only purpose is, to destroy that bond they had? She had disobeyed orders before because of Shu, so why would this one [arguably the most damaging order] be the one she decides to follow? That makes liitle to no sense. Though Gai did tell Shu that if he came with them he would have to follow Gai's orders unconditionally, Shu was under no real obligation to follow that. He was only there for Inori and Gai knew that. |
Firestalker5Nov 12, 2011 4:54 PM
Nov 12, 2011 5:12 PM
#207
It was a mistake to start watching this series now... I planned this season to wait until all the anime's finished airing, and then watch them without the weekly wait (I only planned to watch a few; the ones that interested me). I caved in and started Guilty Crown thinking it was going to be another sub-par anime (Japan pumps out a lot of sub-par animes, you know), and fuck... Not good. I can't fucking wait until next week. Literally, I can't wait. I want the next episode so badly D'X Oh well... I suppose I have Skyrim, and that's all that should matter now :/ |
Nov 12, 2011 5:32 PM
#209
@Firestalker My take on the situation right now is: - Yes all the things such as "I belong to you" that we criticized Inori for being robotic for were under Gai's influence/orders. - Things like episode 4's "Why do I feel cold?(lol)" and her disobeying Gai's orders I believe were real. On second thought, the latter one was kind of ambiguous seeing it could have been both an elaborate plan by Gai or Inori acting on impulse. - I don't think Inori is consciously or even unconsciously likes Shu right now (romantically). She might feel a certain instinctual connection or bond with him for whatever unknown reason but that's really all I see for now. - Why did Inori tell Shu about her manipulating him? Well in a way the conversation called for it since she was explaining how there was no chance she would leave the Undertakers which led Shu to question all the things she said before. She also seems to want to purposely distance herself from Shu seeing as the line "don't get too close to me" was emphasized this episode. Not sure if she didn't feel anything about doing it, considering her personality is hard to read. But just before she said "Gai...told me to do that", her facial expression did look a bit sorry. I don't think Gai told her to say it and rather that she told him the truth out of her own accord. What makes it interesting about her ~betraying him~ is how they're going to pull it off given the reasons you stated so that it seems justified or insignificant so that Shu can forgive and trust her again. I think one of the reasons why people can still ship them is because they don't think what Inori said this episode is all there is to it that there may have been some feeling behind certain actions. There's also hope that the situation will turn around given the remaining no. of episodes, it's just a matter if they can do it realistically or not. lucjan said: I want the next episode so badly D'X I'm with you there. ~D:~ |
LeiciaNov 12, 2011 6:59 PM
Nov 12, 2011 6:25 PM
#210
I honestly believe that like all other characters with the same personality Shu has, for example Renten, Shinji, Simon, etc...he'll get a thorn up his ass at some point in the series, maybe because of Gai's death or something *just using Gurren lagann as a reference* and he'll "grow some down there" XD. Well only the future will tell, and hopefully it'll get better and better :D |
Nov 12, 2011 7:29 PM
#212
Nov 12, 2011 7:50 PM
#213
a_l_2606 said: Something's not anime-related... maybe some future time-skippy spoilers here and there. Badass-looking Shuu? Do want. That spoiler is awesome! Though I do have a lot of questions after seeing that. Is that Shu though... I can't really see him though, the hood hides too much of his face. It could be another Void user. I doubt that was all of the vials they had, and if it was they could have made more. Is that Inori beside him? She almost younger and has lighter hair, almost white. Maybe Inori is only one of many girls made to be the sword for the void users. Can we get a translation of the pages? I'd like to know what it says... But if that is Shu and Inori than it has to be something major happened for things to have come to that. Shu looks like he has been wondering for a long time and Inori seems to have gotten bolder on her outfit [or lack there of]. What happened to Funeral Parlor? Did Gai really die that day and Funeral Parlor did something foolish to avenge him? Did Shu rescue Inori from doing that foolish thing with them? Did Shu leave Funeral Parlor? Did Inori grow sad a depressed after he left and decided to find him? Or did she willingly follow him when he decided to leave? Who is the chick in the maid outfit? Inori? If the guy is not Shu, then who is he? A lot of questions arise from this spoiler... I really look forward to seeing how it plays out and I hope I'm satisfied with everything when it ends. So few anime's satisfy me when the ending finally comes. The plot goes fine and I'm happy, then Bam! Things change near the end and I'm left there as unsatisfied as my girlfriend from HS when we lost our virginity together. Extremely sad time... So here's to hoping the ride is not ruined by the end. Leicia said: @Firestalker My take on the situation right now is: - Yes all the things such as "I belong to you" that we criticized Inori for being robotic for were under Gai's influence/orders. - Things like episode 4's "Why do I feel cold?(lol)" and her disobeying Gai's orders I believe were real. On second thought, the latter one was kind of ambiguous seeing it could have been both an elaborate plan by Gai or Inori acting on impulse. - I don't think Inori is consciously or even unconsciously likes Shu right now (romantically). She might feel a certain instinctual connection or bond with him for whatever unknown reason but that's really all I see for now. - Why did Inori tell Shu about her manipulating him? Well in a way the conversation called for it since she was explaining how there was no chance she would leave the Undertakers which led Shu to question all the things she said before. She also seems to want to purposely distance herself from Shu seeing as the line "don't get too close to me" was emphasized this episode. Not sure if she didn't feel anything about doing it, considering her personality is hard to read. But just before she said "Gai...told me to do that", her facial expression did look a bit sorry. I don't think Gai told her to say it and rather that she told him the truth out of her own accord. What makes it interesting about her ~betraying him~ is how they're going to pull it off given the reasons you stated so that it seems justified or insignificant so that Shu can forgive and trust her again. I think one of the reasons why people can still ship them is because they don't think what Inori said this episode is all there is to it that there may have been some feeling behind certain actions. There's also hope that the situation will turn around given the remaining no. of episodes, it's just a matter if they can do it realistically or not. lucjan said: I want the next episode so badly D'X I'm with you there. ~D:~ I actually agree with just about everything you said... But really unless there is a time skip and a lot of time passes between them [enough to make things clear that they have changed] I don't really see them repairing the damage that she caused. Of course this is anime and they always, always!, explain things away [but for some reason I'm never satisfied by the explanation]. No matter how stupid that explanation is the MC will accept it and be fine with her because of it. It's pretty sad.... |
Firestalker5Nov 12, 2011 8:01 PM
Nov 12, 2011 7:51 PM
#214
a_l_2606 said: Thats from the Visual Novel l that has yet to come out i believe.Something's not anime-related... maybe some future time-skippy spoilers here and there. Badass-looking Shuu? Do want. |
Nov 12, 2011 7:51 PM
#215
Does anyone have the artwork that came after the ED that they would care to post? I'd really appreciate it. |
Nov 12, 2011 7:54 PM
#216
katsu044 said: a_l_2606 said: Thats from the Visual Novel l that has yet to come out i believe.Something's not anime-related... maybe some future time-skippy spoilers here and there. Badass-looking Shuu? Do want. Can we get a translation of the pages? |
Nov 12, 2011 7:55 PM
#217
a_l_2606 said: Something's not anime-related... maybe some future time-skippy spoilers here and there. Badass-looking Shuu? Do want. Thats not the future, thats the past. Its a VN based on the anime. The characters are different from the anime. |
Nov 12, 2011 7:56 PM
#218
a_l_2606 said: Something's not anime-related... maybe some future time-skippy spoilers here and there. Badass-looking Shuu? Do want. Shu wishes he looked like that. Isn't the VN supposed to be spin-off? so it's obviously not Shu, and the girl is not Inori. |
Nov 12, 2011 8:09 PM
#219
katsu044 said: a_l_2606 said: Thats from the Visual Novel l that has yet to come out i believe.Something's not anime-related... maybe some future time-skippy spoilers here and there. Badass-looking Shuu? Do want. This VN better have an anime adaption or I will fucking Skyrim all over these mofos' studio! |
Nov 12, 2011 8:11 PM
#220
Firestalker5 said: katsu044 said: a_l_2606 said: Thats from the Visual Novel l that has yet to come out i believe.Something's not anime-related... maybe some future time-skippy spoilers here and there. Badass-looking Shuu? Do want. Can we get a translation of the pages? Here's a link to a description: http://forums.animesuki.com/showthread.php?p=3827673#post3827673 |
Nov 12, 2011 8:13 PM
#221
Leicia said: Firestalker5 said: katsu044 said: a_l_2606 said: Thats from the Visual Novel l that has yet to come out i believe.Something's not anime-related... maybe some future time-skippy spoilers here and there. Badass-looking Shuu? Do want. Can we get a translation of the pages? Here's a link to a description: http://forums.animesuki.com/showthread.php?p=3827673#post3827673 Oh, this is a prequel (thought it was a sequel). Nevermind. Still want an anime adaption, but not nearly as excited. |
Nov 12, 2011 9:00 PM
#222
^:D they said that if Guilty Crown is successful, they'd love to make a some form of a sequel so maybe some time in the future~ I'd like an anime adaption for the prequel though, I can't wait to play the VN. |
Nov 12, 2011 9:08 PM
#223
Any one have a link to the episode 6 spoiler? Apparently it's like the preview at the end of an episode. |
Nov 13, 2011 12:07 AM
#225
Nov 13, 2011 1:16 AM
#226
Nov 13, 2011 1:39 AM
#227
Nov 13, 2011 2:07 AM
#228
Best episode since the first two. The songs played at specific parts were awesome. |
Nov 13, 2011 4:57 AM
#229
Well, I was a bit shocked and disappointed especially when Inori walked into Gai's room and Gai showing his man-abs at that. Well, I was really expecting something happening there (too much NTR and h-doujins maybe). That's the reason I immediately checked up the forums for this episode, haha. Well, my hopes were restored when I saw Inori beside Gai's bed and the cool leader looks really sick. Maybe they were not doing that after all. And yeah, the protagonist is pathetic. His saving moments are his fight scenes. |
Nov 13, 2011 9:39 AM
#230
Let's just say that episode 5 left me with a bad taste in my mouth. I do believe that Inori said what she said to Shu in the previous episodes, because Gai told her to. As for her actions in ep. 4, where she supposedily went rogue. Consider this; Gai knew how FP would perform, he knew how GHQ would respond, but he didn't know how Shu would react. Remember, at the end of episode 2, Gai offered Shu his hand, fully expecting Shu to accept it and join them. But, Shu walked away. What is to say that Shu wouldn't just go back to his cell and do nothing, refuse to join in the breakout. However, if Inori goes rogue, makes an apparently suicidal attempt to save Shu, operating on bad info and cutting off her comms. She does this just as Shu is in a position to hear this . . . Well... Shu did eactly what Gai expected him... and wanted him to do. Does anyone see the Irony, Here Inori was going on about what Gai had given her. Yet she and Gai have taken all of those things away from Shu? Kenji Kido called it right when he said: "Playing Teammates." The Mock battle was set up so that Shu had to use the Void Genome to win. This wasn't about Shu earning his place in FP, but FP understanding the power Shu brings to them. If Shu had failed the test, the mock battle, he was not going to be leaving FP, Gai wouldn't let that happen, he needs the Void Genome too much. As for the Pen and it's secret. Do any of you really believe that Gai and others, like Tsugumi, don't know that it's transmitter? That GHQ gave Shu that pen? I mean how many prisoners are allowed to carry around sharp objects like pens? And given that reason for Shu being a prisoner, he was probably under a suicide watch, meaning no belts, no shoe laces and no pens. I bet that Gai found the transmitter and either took it out or copied it's signal before giving the Pen to Ayase, to give back to Shu. He then used that transmitter/siganl to trick GHQ into firing the Kill Sat at their own allies. It will probably be revealed in a future episode that the Pen is worthless, probably at some point where Shu has yet again be used and abused by Gai and or Inori and decides to betray them to GHQ. The only thing I really like about this episode was the developing relationship between Shu and Ayase. I'm liking her, Ayase, more and more. Gai and Inori Less and Less. Quick question. Does anyone here wonder how, what happened between Inori and Shu, is going to effect his ability to use her void? I mean, will the anger, pain and other negative emotions he has for her right now. Will they interfere with the Void drawing process or even cause some sort of negative feedback to Inori, hurting her? What do you think? |
ArticmanNov 13, 2011 1:36 PM
Summoning Dark: "What kind of human creates his own policeman?" Watcman: "One who fears the dark." "And so he should," said the enity, with satisfaction. "Indeed. But I think you misunderstand. I am not here to keep the darkness out. I'm here to keep it in." There was a clink of metal as the shadowy watchman lifted a dark lantern and opened it's little door. Orange light cut through the blackness. "Call me . . . the Guarding Dark. Imagine how strong I must be." |
Nov 13, 2011 9:44 AM
#231
InoriYuzuriha said: This episode was really shocking. And I got now some ideas: The person from the visions in episodes 1 is someone really important to Gai. Maybe his sister? He gave her his blood or collect his blood for something... WOAH THIS WAS SO SHOCKING "Omg Inori -.- WHY WHY WHY..." -saw her sitting next to his bed- "OH MY T__T DREAMS ARE SAVED!" I don't think that she played everything. Saw the moment, when Gai was shocked, when he heard, that Inori has done something by herself against his order? I think she said this, because she want to have a distance between her and him. This makes sense to me. "I'm a puppet. I have no feelings. I belong to Gai. That's why I can't let him touch my heart" This episode? 5/5. Like ever :3 <3 Fanservice was really nice. I enjoyed Ayase in her dress *-*! Yaa thats probably whats going on, she doenst think it is alright for her to be with someone else |
Hey,Nana, do you remember our first encounter? nee 、 nana ha 、 watashi tachi no saisho no deai oboe te? ちょっと、ナナ、最初の出会いを覚えてますか? |
Nov 13, 2011 10:40 AM
#232
Gai told her to say those things? Fuck that. Not that I particularly care whether Shu ends up finding love or anything, but that's just fucking cold. Seriously. |
Nov 13, 2011 10:49 AM
#233
Dear god I have such a bad feeling in my chest about Gai..Idk ever since I saw episode one I have this really bad feeling that he's gonna get killed or some shit sooner or later..which blows cause I'm already too attached to him now fml OTL. I honestly hope that doesn't happen. This series all around just makes me nervous. |
Nov 13, 2011 11:58 AM
#234
This series is so AWESOME. When I saw that all the things Inori said to Shu were fake, it made me super sad on the inside. I felt so bad for Shu. I can't wait to see how this ends up. |
Nov 13, 2011 12:26 PM
#235
I love Shu's character. Not everyone can be strong and confident, but he will grow and he will become strong. What Inori said to Shu was cold. But I dont believe it for a second. Articman said: As for the Pen and it's secret. Do any of you really believe that Gai and others, like Tsugumi, don't know that it's transmitter? That GHQ gave Shu that pen? I mean how many prisoners are allowed to carry around sharp objects like pens? And given that reason for Shu being a prisoner, he was probably under a suicide watch, meaning no belts, no shoe laces and no pens. I bet that Gai found the transmitter and either took it out or copied it's signal before giving the Pen to Ayase, to give back to Shu. He then used that transmitter/siganl to trick GHQ into firing the Kill Sat at their own allies. It will probably be revealed in a future episode that the Pen is worthless, probably at some point where Shu has yet again be used and abused by Gai and or Inori and decides to betray them to GHQ. I didn't think of that! Seems like something Gai would do. I seriously don't think he would be killed off this soon or at all. InoriYuzuriha said: I think she said this, because she want to have a distance between her and him. This makes sense to me. "I'm a puppet. I have no feelings. I belong to Gai. That's why I can't let him touch my heart" I believe this 100%. |
Nov 13, 2011 12:54 PM
#236
Shancakeschan said: I love Shu's character. Not everyone can be strong and confident, but he will grow and he will become strong. What Inori said to Shu was cold. But I dont believe it for a second. Articman said: As for the Pen and it's secret. Do any of you really believe that Gai and others, like Tsugumi, don't know that it's transmitter? That GHQ gave Shu that pen? I mean how many prisoners are allowed to carry around sharp objects like pens? And given that reason for Shu being a prisoner, he was probably under a suicide watch, meaning no belts, no shoe laces and no pens. I bet that Gai found the transmitter and either took it out or copied it's signal before giving the Pen to Ayase, to give back to Shu. He then used that transmitter/siganl to trick GHQ into firing the Kill Sat at their own allies. It will probably be revealed in a future episode that the Pen is worthless, probably at some point where Shu has yet again be used and abused by Gai and or Inori and decides to betray them to GHQ. I didn't think of that! Seems like something Gai would do. I seriously don't think he would be killed off this soon or at all. InoriYuzuriha said: I think she said this, because she want to have a distance between her and him. This makes sense to me. "I'm a puppet. I have no feelings. I belong to Gai. That's why I can't let him touch my heart" I believe this 100%. This: It's most likely true that Gai did tell her to day that. Whether or not she said them because of that is not the issue. The fact remains she told Shu that Gai told her to say all that, that alone is enough to make her null and void as a romantic partner for me. Let's play devil advocate... and Gai didn't tell her to say that. What was her motivation for telling Shu that he did? Inori has shown two emotional states in the series so far: Indifference and concern for Shu. She could have just ignored him and been indifferent to him if she wanted him to leave her alone. But why would she show so much concern for him in episodes 3 and 4, then become indifferent to him in episode 5? There is no good reason unless the concern she showed in those two episodes was an act she put on in order to appease her true master and lover, Gai. That's really the only reason for her attitude this episode, which is an almost 180 from the previous ones so far. In just about every episode up to now, Inori seemed oblivious to Shu and seemed to start caring for him as a person as the episodes went on. She was wanting to stay with him forever, she tried to save him by herself, she was sticking pretty close to him and seemed to want to stay close to him. Then comes the 5th episode and now she's telling him to stay away from her, telling him that everything was lie she was told to tell, and basically crushing his spirit. The only explanation for her actions in the 5th Episode are exactly what she told Shu... She was told to make him believe in her and trust her by telling him things like that. All in order to get him to follow her to the "Undertakers". If that explanation was false then what was the point of telling him that when her actions up to that point practically screamed the opposite?! You can argue that she does care for him, but doesn't know how to express it or handle her feelings well. But that still doesn't explain why she would have to lie to about all the things she said and did. Not too mention she showed only a passing concern to him during the mock battle. She still had the same blank stare in her eyes as she stood on the walkway watching. She almost said his name as if she was confused on the happenings. She still didn't seem to understand what Shu was doing there [Even though the whole point of her being with him the last 4 episodes were to get him to join them]. At the shooting range she did get a little embarrassed, but really any girl would have reacted the same way if they did that to some one that acted like Shu did [He blushed and made a big about it]. Regardless of feelings, if a guy makes a big deal of some thing like that the girl is going to get embarrassed like that. It's pretty natural reaction to that kind of thing. Basically, Inori has emotions like any other girl, but shows them rarely... but she doesn't have feelings for Shu. She loves Gai and wants to be with him even if it's only a one-sided relationship. Shu might count Shu as a friend, higher than acquaintance. She loves Gai to the point that she would do anything for him... Anything. You could see it in her eyes when she was by Gai's bed, she wanted to be more to him than just a blood transfusion. She seemed sad when he said she looks more like 'her'. She seemed to hesitantly ask him if it bother him that she looks like 'her', as if she didn't really want to hear the answer... Like a confession almost. Plus she seemed almost happy when he told her it didn't bother him that she does, as she stared at the moon. I may be naive to think this Also just in case: Why would Gai tell Inori to ACT like he told her to say that stuff? Gai knows the only reason Shu is there is because of Inori. Why would want to cut off the single easiest way to control Shu? Why would he get Inori close to him and see how Inori has changed next to him, then completely destroy that bond? Doesn't really make sense. Let's say that Inori DOES have feelings for Shu and everything int he first 4 episodes was real and the 5th episode was a lie. Gai knows that Inori and Shu have mutual feelings, but haven't been able to express them very well. He also knows that Inori was the reason that Shu came with them after the 4th episode. He also knows that Shu is very suspicious of the "Undertakers" and especially Gai. Now knowing all that, why would he want to destroy Shu's bond with Inori? That's his one means of control on Shu. If Inori was to be there Shu would have listened to Gai... If it was conveyed to him that it would help Inori. Not to mention, why would Inori even follow that order? If she really cared for Shu as people seem to think, why would she follow an order that was designed, and who's only purpose is, to destroy that bond they had? She had disobeyed orders before because of Shu, so why would this one [arguably the most damaging order] be the one she decides to follow? That makes liitle to no sense. Though Gai did tell Shu that if he came with them he would have to follow Gai's orders unconditionally, Shu was under no real obligation to follow that. He was only there for Inori and Gai knew that. |
Nov 13, 2011 2:17 PM
#237
Shancakeschan said: I love Shu's character. Not everyone can be strong and confident, but he will grow and he will become strong. What Inori said to Shu was cold. But I dont believe it for a second. Articman said: As for the Pen and it's secret. Do any of you really believe that Gai and others, like Tsugumi, don't know that it's transmitter? That GHQ gave Shu that pen? I mean how many prisoners are allowed to carry around sharp objects like pens? And given that reason for Shu being a prisoner, he was probably under a suicide watch, meaning no belts, no shoe laces and no pens. I bet that Gai found the transmitter and either took it out or copied it's signal before giving the Pen to Ayase, to give back to Shu. He then used that transmitter/siganl to trick GHQ into firing the Kill Sat at their own allies. It will probably be revealed in a future episode that the Pen is worthless, probably at some point where Shu has yet again be used and abused by Gai and or Inori and decides to betray them to GHQ. I didn't think of that! Seems like something Gai would do. I seriously don't think he would be killed off this soon or at all. InoriYuzuriha said: I think she said this, because she want to have a distance between her and him. This makes sense to me. "I'm a puppet. I have no feelings. I belong to Gai. That's why I can't let him touch my heart" I believe this 100%. Why else did GHQ fire the Kill Sat, at that location? If it was a test firing of their new weapon system, then how did Gai know when and where to be, to observe it? But, if Gai suspects, knows that GHQ sent Shu to be their spy, to betray his location. Then he would have found the Pen, inspected it and discovered the Transmitter. Once this was done, it would be easy to duplicate the transmitter's signal and use that to lure GHQ into using their Kill Sat. Consider this; Why did Shu wake up, alone in room, wearing nothing but a Towel after Ayase knocked him out? Is it because they inspected and examined him for bugs and transmitters while he unconcious? For all they know, GHQ could have planted a transmitter on Shu, in his clothes, or even slipped one into his food. Not to mention a subdermal implant or new dental work. No doubt that Kenji was probably subjected to a search as well. After all, Gai gave GHQ more then enough time to prepare such a course of action. Of course, I do wonder why Kenji was restrained the way he was? It seems to imply that Kenji is very dangerous in ways other then just being a Terrorist Leader. Perhaps a threat to those around him, even his allies. |
Summoning Dark: "What kind of human creates his own policeman?" Watcman: "One who fears the dark." "And so he should," said the enity, with satisfaction. "Indeed. But I think you misunderstand. I am not here to keep the darkness out. I'm here to keep it in." There was a clink of metal as the shadowy watchman lifted a dark lantern and opened it's little door. Orange light cut through the blackness. "Call me . . . the Guarding Dark. Imagine how strong I must be." |
Nov 13, 2011 4:17 PM
#238
Shu is a pretty realistic guy who is also not just the average person. On a second note: Inori is a emotionless bitch. I'm disliking her more and more by each episode, especially that now she's not even a character to me anymore. I'm Liking the development of Ayase and Shu, I'm actually liking them better. Where as my initial impression were Gai was cool and I would like Inori. And Sju was a pussy that needs to die. But not anymore, he's certainly not lelouch, but he's ok. I like Ayase. |
"Justice Never Dies!" - Kenji Endou, 20th century Boys |
Nov 13, 2011 5:58 PM
#239
I still find funny people literally take what Inori said. Anyway, a big lol from my part. If you look a bit deeper into that scene, the relationship between Gai and Inori is not exactly romantic at all.... |
bla bla bla The endless debate between fans and haters. At one point, after spending a lot of time on MAL, you just realize it's totally pointless.Niko-kun said: On MAL, everyone who has used the lame rating system becomes a critic and an intellectual by default, haven't you heard? |
Nov 13, 2011 6:25 PM
#240
wakka9ca said: I still find funny people literally take what Inori said. Anyway, a big lol from my part. If you look a bit deeper into that scene, the relationship between Gai and Inori is not exactly romantic at all.... While we know that this is true. Shu was left with the impression that that Gai and Inori are lovers. Not only that, the rest of Funeral Parlour believes this as well. Since Gai is keeping his Illness a secret from them. Which also means that the members of FP are going to take a very dim view of any attempts by Shu trying to get close to Inori and any apparent Romantic relationship between Shu and Inori. |
Summoning Dark: "What kind of human creates his own policeman?" Watcman: "One who fears the dark." "And so he should," said the enity, with satisfaction. "Indeed. But I think you misunderstand. I am not here to keep the darkness out. I'm here to keep it in." There was a clink of metal as the shadowy watchman lifted a dark lantern and opened it's little door. Orange light cut through the blackness. "Call me . . . the Guarding Dark. Imagine how strong I must be." |
Nov 13, 2011 7:21 PM
#241
Articman said: wakka9ca said: I still find funny people literally take what Inori said. Anyway, a big lol from my part. If you look a bit deeper into that scene, the relationship between Gai and Inori is not exactly romantic at all.... While we know that this is true. Shu was left with the impression that that Gai and Inori are lovers. Not only that, the rest of Funeral Parlour believes this as well. Since Gai is keeping his Illness a secret from them. Which also means that the members of FP are going to take a very dim view of any attempts by Shu trying to get close to Inori and any apparent Romantic relationship between Shu and Inori. Not to mention that, even if it wasn't true [which I do think it was], Inori told Shu that she did and said everything because Gai told her too. That is going to cause a huge amount of suspicion and doubt in Shu's mind should Inori decide to confess her love in the future. Shu will most likely wonder if it's another order from Gai, and even if he accepts the confession as legit, he'll still have doubt and it'll often rear it's ugly head when he leasts want it to. |
Nov 13, 2011 8:50 PM
#242
Matou said: I love Ayase she is tsundere:D...İnori's feeling are fake :/ Same cross Gai said He talking this girl Maybe İnori cloned the girl.Gai should know the girl, I wonder he could Shu's childhood friend? or Girl Shu's nee-san. I hope that girl isnt die Gai is sick , İnori's blood may have immunity against the virus. I think that blonde haired girl is both Gai's sister and Shu's childhood friend.. but I wonder what her connection to Inori is?.. |
Nov 13, 2011 11:23 PM
#243
I don't know why people are having so much trouble adapting to Guilty Crown, for it is similar to Code Geass and several other animes in a way. I absolutely love this series. It's the second best for me of this season, after Fate/Zero. The episode was good; had some character development and plot development here and there. The animation of this anime is on par with Fate/Zero's, in my opinion. The soundtrack, too. I hope to see more awesomeness in GC in future. Liked the episode: 4/5. |
Nov 14, 2011 12:28 AM
#244
Nov 14, 2011 2:52 AM
#245
this is my guess please read at your own risk guess : Inori indeed lied to Shu, but her reason was also a lie (ie. “Gai asked me to” was a lie). She probably doesn’t want Shu to get any closer to her (Because they actually knew each other when they were kids (cf ep.1)? Because she’s hiding something that she doesn’t want Shu to find out? To protect him from something? Who knows.). Either way, I’m not sure she realized how much Shu was hurt because of that confession. Wouldn’t surprise me to see a short love story between Ayase and Shu (or another female protagonist), that’d hurt Inori in return (of course, that wouldn’t be a serious one, ie. just a plot twist), pulling them farther from each other. That ep. clearly shows that Inori has feelings for Shu. Those strong feelings could connect a few pieces of the puzzle : Inori knows Shu since childhood, but Shu doesn’t remember (anime cliche), Inori has always had feelings since then, which would explain why she disobeyed Gai’s orders and rescued Shu in ep. 4 (I don’t think that part was a lie either), of her own will. Something probably happened to Inori and they were separated when they were kids. Since then, Inori has changed : A “something” she doesn’t want Shu to find out, or something similar, which would explain her lie in this ep. Well, this is just pure speculation. |
Nov 14, 2011 5:56 AM
#246
I am cringing at the ideology beneath the formation of this anime. It carries with it one of the most prevalent ideological fallacies: appeal to authority. It glorifies social acceptance as a valid determinant of what's right and wrong, and penalizes any individual-opinion that appears to 'disrespect' the authority figure. What's the justification for Undertaker's terrorism? What justifies Gai's egotism? Collective acknowledgement, as if it is a valid justification. Either immaturity or just the retarded mentality brought about by Japan's cultural obsessiveness to its authoritarian traditions. |
Nov 14, 2011 9:40 AM
#247
Nov 14, 2011 2:43 PM
#248
Lumathy said: Isn't the VN supposed to be spin-off? Nope, not a spinoff. Hence anime first, et cetera et cetera and all that happy bullshit. |
Nov 14, 2011 3:26 PM
#249
When Inori said what she said I was all like :( fuck you Gai. But then they show Gai is sick with something and nothing really romantic is happening between him and Inori. Gai also says that Inori is looking more like that blonde girl who was shown before. Wonder when they are going to start revealing the past of all these characters cause I've gotta admit I have no idea what happened with that flashback before. Ughh I've also got no idea if Inori is telling the truth and if what she had done was actually Gai's orders. Damnit suspense you win, I am dying to know more about both of these things. Ayase is awesome, my 2nd favorite character. Shu is still a pussy and I sort of want him to use that pen cuz I ain't liking Gai atm. |
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