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| This episode didn't make any frickin sense. I started reading the manga a couple nights ago, and so I was even more curious to know how they'd end the anime. I spent half the episode watching stuff I've already seen and the other half wondering why they are throwing in random stuff that happened in the manga. Confused. This anime was pretty interesting and creepy in the beginning, but it went downhill really fast. Disappointed. |
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battosai-01 said: Kind of spoilerific last ep, but also kind of awesome. I guess I'm one of the only people that actually liked this 9/10. I kinda doubt theres gonna be an s2, but the end of part 1 part gives me hope. Well off to read the manga. You're not the only one bro. Fucking 9/10 me too. Also, I'm gonna read the manga asap. About this episode. Everything was perfect, I had shivers down my back. The atmosphere and the frames were brilliant, and a praise to the music as well. I really hope for a 2nd season. But like the other thread says: The sales will decide this. |
AkanezoraJun 30, 2013 2:26 PM
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ravagestorm said: Meh. The director is trying to be artsy instead of making a good adaptation. So they turn half of the episode into a recap and other half is showing 5 second static stills of scenes from the succeeding chapters...That was pretty underwhelming. There is almost no chance of getting a season 2 now. Poor Tokiwa... The only good thing is that I'm not really emotionally invested in this series or in the manga. Oh well. Yeah I was surprised when all the scenes from the rest of part 1 was being shown. Even if there is a possibility of a second season, that was not a great way to end this season...by recaps and flash forwards. I would've loved to see Tokiwa though. This anime was great in terms of atmosphere, how the soft music and the palette fit together perfectly. I even enjoyed that 8 minutes of walking that people complained about. However, imo the anime as a whole was only good and not great. Still, it was an enjoyable ride. |
| Boring. Everyone is boring. Shitheads. Shitheads. Boring. Boring. There's nothing but pieces of shit in this thread. I can't take it. LOL. Seriously speaking, a great deviant ending for a great deviant show. Wouldn't call it a masterpiece though, at least for now. Perhaps, some time in the future I'll reconsider that, but for now it's 9/10 and it definitely won't get any lower. I really liked how the whole flashback-preview sequence went about burning that book, and that eye being about to pop out of that flower, and Kasuga reverse-walking to his pre-deviant state... and then he suggested to form a contract with him and crawl out of this den of shit together - to discover a new world. It's as if he grabs Nakamura and tries to prevent her from falling further from the cliff. He admits this world's shit around him and the only one who understands this besides him is Nakamura. So he's willing to save her for the sake of creating a better one for the two of them. It's as if one 'Aku no Hana' has indeed bloomed. But of course there are so many others left, hence it's just the end of part one. To sum it up, the episode leaves a really good End feeling to the show. And I'm definitely going to read the manga now. Of course, I'd love to watch the second season too, but, to be honest, I doubt this is happening. |
| I liked how the subbers gave up at that last part. |
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| Well, screw you, Zexcs. |
| It's been a while since I've watched a show that was airing, and one that I had greatly anticipated the next episode for each week, at that. AnH was a really enjoyable series to watch. Hated the recap portion -- I already re-watched a lot of the episodes when waiting for the next before, so it was tedious to watch. Although it was an interesting episode/ending nonetheless. I haven't read the manga, but it was funny how the majority of the show was oftentimes slow and the events lengthy, and then at the very end we're shown a few minutes of non-stop action and some gripping, major stuff we'd kill to see in the series already. They're teasing us a little. Overall, I'd be very much looking forward to a second season. It does seem like AnH would have ended to lay the base for bigger events and such in a sequel -- so I'm giving it a 7 or 7.5/10. Assuming we're going to get a second season I'd rate it up to 8/10, but if we're getting nothing else then I'm keeping it at a 7. Really nice anime, and the OP's were great; still love the first one a lot (good choice getting SKC's Noko to sing it). |
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| WOW. i mean i expected alot from this series. but im not going to lie and say i didnt enjoy it. Very Excited for Season 2, and the previews they showed, looks like Saeki was stabbed. mmm who knows. I haven't read the manga, but because those previews looks so good, looks like ill be reading the manga.xD |
| Well, I guess a little less happened in this ep compared to some others. However, I really enjoyed the extended preview of what I assume is the continuation. I thought Nakamura's room was a disappointment as I imagined crazy imagery for such a character like her. Regardless, I thought Aku no Hana continued to surprise me all the way to the final episode. Yes, the rotoscoping seemed off-putting but I quickly adapted to it after the first viewing. It's associated with the overall uneasy tone of the show which complements its fantastic backgrounds and audio. Through the extended static camera shots to the moody, suffocating soundtrack, I found myself glued to the screen as Kasuga embarked on his journey. The OP was ridiculously bland but that was remedied by snippets of important moments in the episode. Along with the music, I wish more shows used this technique to keep their OP's varied every time. It sure hyped me up to watch it. Plus the song was pretty damn good when the vocals became more bearable to listen to. I still find the ED to be a very haunting song but it feels appropriate for the mood. 8/10. An enjoyable and a definitely memorable show. Now I'm eager to read the manga! |
| Who isn't reading the manga is probably thinking “wtf did I just watch?". They are definitely gonna do a 2nd season, I think. Though it will only cover the chapters until the festival. A shame, because I really wanted to see Aya. |
EdenBaggins said: Who isn't reading the manga is probably thinking “wtf did I just watch?". They are definitely gonna do a 2nd season, I think. Though it will only cover the chapters until the festival. A shame, because I really wanted to see Aya. Same I personally find her the best woman along with Nakamura. Actually the last couple episodes were actually pretty damn good so 7/10 just like the manga. Its good and creepy, but not really that entertaining. |
"What has two arms, two legs, and is alive? Not your favorite character lol! xD" |
| It was oddly nice, seeing into her diary, with a happy little skull when she wrote about messing up the classroom. But woah, that barrage of last images, my head hurts a little. But I do love how he asked her that contract line. |
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| Now that was amazing, the reading of Nakamura's diary was really well done, and those flashing images were awesome, I hope that was a preview for S2 (imo right before the ending started rolling, there was a line saying "End of Part One") Overall awesome show, now it's time to pick up dat manga and get myself ready for S2. |
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| Eh, I read the manga and this episode felt like a commercial for it. I loved this series though. The whole series was not ruined by this one awkward episode. Lets hope for a season 2. |
| WTF @ those scenes for part 2 0____0 Hoping for another season |
| That felt like a spoiler for the entire 2nd season. I guess this means I won't have to read the manga to know what happens next. I'M PUMPED FOR SEASON 2! |
| A little disappointed. I feel like the series sorta lost quality as it went on. I'm really hoping for a season 2. ono |
| u gay |
| I'm confused. Should I start reading the manga now? |
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| wat |
| Don't forget. Always, somewhere, someone is fighting for you. As long as you remember her, you are not alone. |
| Welp, I'm sold. Off to read the manga. |
| well, that was one wild roller coaster ride. I honestly don't know what I think about this show. It's so......unusual :/ As for this last episode....it was mehh..all the random previews of what happens later just made me really confused........ |
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| I need second season. |
| 講廢話,被撞到. |
| Damn, rewatched this episode after catching up on the manga and this was absolutely amazing with everything else pieced together. A great way to come to a close and I would love to see a season 2. Easily an 8/10 for me. |
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| Why did I think it would really end with this episode? It was extremely slow, but no need to state the obvious I guess. I kind of want a S2 just to finish this, since I felt like it didn't really get that far. May be the strangest series I've seen =/ Anyone remember this?- Suzuha2036 said: I FAILED. |
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| People that haven't read the manga would have no clue what just happened at the end haha. |
| Yeah, I haven't read manga, so for me it was empty episode. Almost memories. Nothing had happened except 'let's go together'... |
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Renzokuken said: I'm confused. Should I start reading the manga now? If you'd rather see the crazy ass scenes that happen later on animefied, wait on reading the manga. If you'd rather know what they are now, read the manga. I'm already caught up with the manga and it's truly one of a kind so I mean, if you don't care about already knowing what happens next when the next season comes out, I'd say go for it. |
| I am a bit disappointed with this anime, but it started after reading the manga, I was thinking it would be different when I started, then I read the manga and it was way too much crazy for me and Kasuga sucks... They spend so much time doing slow pace scenes and rushed the whole end....5/10 |
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| there are alot of things I hate about this anime; but also a lot of things I love about this anime. So looking forward for the second season, those previews of the second season looked awesome! overall 7/10 |
| the whole episode felt like a freaking recap episode with few new material but there was those new footage i think they are already planning a second season i hope they are |
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| If u guys are so interested, drop the anime and read the manga, there are 46 chapters released atm and trust me, even if anime follow the manga very well, the manga is still a masterpiece, both story and drawings. Btw, didn't expected an anime second season (or part 2) since lot of fans find the rotoscoping repulsive (myself included and is the reason because i choose to read the manga and watch the anime after). :) |
| Oh, and btw my final vote is anime (this arc) 4/10 and manga 8/10, i can bypass shitty rotoscoping but they made it terrible slow and boring. Anime is a quasi failure, original manga is a cult. |
| Love how the people declaring the manga a masterpiece have enough manga on their lists that I can count them on both hands. I'm no expert either but even from fans of the manga I've heard it's a masochistically bad pleasure art and story wise (i.e it's pretty shabby), even Oshimi jokes he makes it with the intention of "killing" his readers. I started trying to read it but I really can't live with the cute little schoolgirl that Nakamura used to be. The anime has way more atmosphere and character to it IMO. |
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| Flower of Evil: -Tricking the soul -Lying to ones self -Messing with feelings -Treachery -Hypocrisy -Jealousy -Cheating -Lies -Grudges -Obsession -Madness -Mood warping -Unpredictability I can't describe this mind EFFing of a series!! This is truly the best of the season and only the few of a minority sees this!! 9/10 from me! |
| REJECT ANIMU - EMBRACE TOKU |
| a really good "last" episode, but doesnt the "end of part 1" pretty much guarantee a 2nd season ? |
The Fate of Destruction is also the Joy of Rebirth ;) |
| I'm not gonna hate on the entire series for one poorly, poorly presented final episode, but I'm still not happy at how I basically got a movie trailer for all the best stuff coming up and I didn't even know it was coming. Especially with the slow pacing this series has had all the way through. I've enjoyed the series, but some of it has felt really mismanaged. I think it'd probably be best if I just avoided the annoyances that come with the anime and just read the manga.  |
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| I was a bit surprised that the ending was a recap/preview for a hypothetical second season. In any case, this series delivered drama and teenage alienation in a way that the medium of anime rarely can deliver so I'm not going to go too hard on it's limitations. I'm definitely checking out the manga to see how it differs from the series. |
| "Perhaps there is a universal, absolute truth. Perhaps it justifies every question. But that's beyond the reach of these small hands." Mamoru Oshii There is a cult of ignorance (...) nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that “my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge.” Isaac Asimov |
| so can i get the blue-ray now, please? |
| I'm 10ing this one. Even if the last episode was kind of not much, so many incredible things happened during this show that I didn't even think anime was capable of. It was a real Citizen Kane kind of thing for me, so I really hope others feel this way and we see Aku no Hana's influence in the future. |
| I was late watching this episode. It felt like the last jumble of scenes were a preview of the next season, so it's probably already been filmed. This ending was perfectly fine if this is the case. This anime was a work of art. Not everyone enjoyed it, which is understandable, but I did. It was beautiful. I'll be picking up the manga now. |
| Second season Now!! I want to see the best arc animated! 9/10 |
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| What was up with that epileptic fit of an ending? |
| Let this be our little secret, no needs to know we're feeling HIGHER AND HIGHER AND HIGHER! |
| After this last episode, I'll definitely start to read the manga |
| O importante não é o que fazemos de nós, mas o que nós fazemos daquilo que fazem de nós |
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