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| When Nico said something about Maki feeling 7 times the pain I felt a little sad. I wonder how this will all end. Having a hard time picturing how the series will wrap itself up. Hopefully it's not just, "Alright thanks for participating in the experiment, you're free now". |
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| We are learning more and more about Maki! I love how they are now all connecting on an emotional level! This show just keeps on getting better and better imo Can't wait to see what's next ~♥ |
| I still done get how seven deadly sins fit but on a side note I think Ruru was a suicide frank so It obviously not Maki's fault that she died |
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| Great episode, especially liked the last scene and how Noriko twitches. |
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mozgow said: Xenocrisi said: Yup, the best episode so far.Definitely the best episode. It was quite sad, well done Trigger. The visuals were impressing as always 9/10 I also noticed this and I'm really curious to see why is she doing this. If this is morphine then is she terminally ill? Maybe its a drug to suppress the Kiznaver treatment? Considering it's hinted she was a part of the program? And in true Trigger fashion, the show continues to improve as it goes on! Poor Maki though... |
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| Aw yiss, this is starting to get good with all the feelings being connected and all that. There was some tension, too. This keeps on getting better! |
mozgow said: Xenocrisi said: Yup, the best episode so far.Definitely the best episode. It was quite sad, well done Trigger. The visuals were impressing as always 9/10 I also noticed this and I'm really curious to see why is she doing this. If this is morphine then is she terminally ill? I got a feeling she's trying to tell/remind katsuhira something. They semm to be related in past, and somehow she have to continue this experiment because its the only way to make katsuhira recall or remember the past. uhm she might be immortal.......or a mutant in some way idk though |
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| damn i feel bad for her she had a fucked up past |
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| Excellent episode, and one of the best so far emotionally but awwww, poor Maki is having such a hard time. I assume more of their story is hidden in that manga somewhere. |
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| I enjoyed the backstory with her friend in the beginning of the episode, when she was going to back flop off the ledge. |
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| Alright, Maki backstory Dafaq Ruru, calm yo titz. Edgy. 2.8/5 |
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Hibikase said: tsubasalover said: The memory showing the megane girl with that girl who died. The feeling shared is explained, and the association left the group behind. The girl pretends to be Fushigi-kei is like megane girl's friend? The government wants to stop the experiment because of the media, but she continues to progress it, and next target is the megane girl? Oh, so the offer she keeps denying was movie adaptation of her work with documentary movie. Womanizer guy not only saved her, he is curious about her pain and figured out she was a part of the two-person mangaka of the manga. The mission accomplished quick enough because the media touched her pain. Wow, a strong word from KajiKaji's character to the mysterious girl, who plays piano, too. I am not sure if I missed something but since when did the Kiznaivers begin sharing emotional pain? From episode 1-4, they have only shared physical pain and all of sudden in episode 5, emotional pain gets randomly introduced? Why didn't the Kiznaivers feel any emotional pain prior to Takishiro's confrontation with the Katsuhira's bullies in episode 5? I mean Takishiro cried over Katsuhira towards the end of episode 2 when they were on the crane and Maki saw (maybe hallucinated) Ruru's corpse in episode 2; both of these events obviously caused intense emotional pain to both characters but the Kiznaivers that were supposed to also feel the pain didn't react to it at all? Did Sonozaki change up the pain-sharing system to something where everyone is not only bound by physical but also emotional pain in episode 5 that I didn't catch on? I am really confused right now as this seems like a really big plothole. Because they're just making it up as they go. I had to stop watching this show because the logic behind it is just evil and it's hard to feel anything for characters like this. Not to mention the actual science behind it is lacking and full of holes you could drive a death star through and that's saying something. I don't mind things not making complete sense, we're talking anime logic here after all but I expect them to try and pretend it makes sense lol. I've never been a fan of the whole the ends justify the means argument and none of the character are acting even remotely rational. Most of us wouldn't stand for this type of experiment much less let people torture us but for some reason they all find it hilarious and we the audience are expected to find it funny too. I don't find it funny at all and thus I cannot relate to a single character because of this. Other than the animation which is nice the characters are really the only thing this show has going for it and to me they just feel flat because of their unrealistic attitudes. It's really a shame because I love the whole concept of a group of people who share each other's pain but the execution is sorely lacking. I will wait until it's finished and read some reviews to see if things change or get better. It's not a horrible show and I've seen way worse, still imagine if they made a show about kids who share the same power but in order to use that power they would have to beat and abuse each other and the show tries to turn that concept into one big joke as the kids all abuse each other, mentally and physically. It's pretty sickening which is how I feel about Kiznaiver. |
| My heart was actually feel weird throughout the show. I don't know why. |
| Maki has a sad past :/. I wonder what happened to her friend |
| Can someone just talk about the scene between Katsuhira and Sonozaki in the end because that shit hurt like hell and I'm not Sonozaki. "I'm disappointed in you, Nori-chan." Damn, that hurts and it's proven by how Sonozaki flinched after Katsuhira said that. I support this ship and I hope there will be character development for Sonozaki that would make her be more aware of her actions to the Kiznaivers. http://i.imgur.com/YGysMRc.png |
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Blumenkranzzz said: Can someone just talk about the scene between Katsuhira and Sonozaki in the end because that shit hurt like hell and I'm not Sonozaki. "I'm disappointed in you, Nori-chan." Damn, that hurts and it's proven by how Sonozaki flinched after Katsuhira said that. I support this ship and I hope there will be character development for Sonozaki that would make her be more aware of her actions to the Kiznaivers. http://i.imgur.com/YGysMRc.png I have a feeling that she bears the heaviest emotional pain. If she were to be bound to the others, they could feel her pain as well. And I don't think that I have seen her smiling so far. Overall a good episode, especially the emotional part feels real and isn't interrupted by random comedy. |
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| Good episode, last scene was very good. That was 'I am now despising you' or something like that, stronger than disappointed I think What was the note she played? Think it has a meaning |
| Characters are what really makes this series so special. The feels were there ;_; 4/5 |
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| Katsuhira was disappointed in Konosaki so much that she shuddered at his words. Powerful words indeed... I'm also curious about why Konosaki was injecting some serum-like substance into her arm. Maybe she's part of the project like the others in one way or it could be something more serious than that. I'm sure it'll be brought up again soon. Poor Maki. Seeing her friend, Ruru, almost killing herself shocked her, but I guess later down the line, Ruru must've killed herself, since Maki is hurting a lot emotionally, probably from having a lot of regrets in being unable to save her friend. It might explain why she's unwilling to become friends with the rest of the group since she can't move on from the past. Overall, this episode was definitely powerful and effective. Good job Trigger. =) |
Sometimes791 said: We don't quite know what or how it happened but I can imagine if she had something to do with or actually did kill her friend that would be a large cross to bear with the guilt.I have a feeling that she bears the heaviest emotional pain. If she were to be bound to the others, they could feel her pain as well. And I don't think that I have seen her smiling so far. |
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Wings said: Sometimes791 said: We don't quite know what or how it happened but I can imagine if she had something to do with or actually did kill her friend that would be a large cross to bear with the guilt.I have a feeling that she bears the heaviest emotional pain. If she were to be bound to the others, they could feel her pain as well. And I don't think that I have seen her smiling so far. I'm speaking of Sonozaki. As for Maki, I think that she didn't kill her, but said something, that crossed the line, and thus her friend suicided. Another possibility is that there was an accident, for which Maki feels responsible. |
Re:Zero nice troll ending. |
| Poor Maki, that part with the TV crew was uncomfortable to watch. Nico's commentary is also sad in a way, so I guess Maki fells responsible for her friend's death. I don't really think she really killed the girl. Wow Kenma Katsuhira! I was not expecting him to say something like that. I think Sonozaki is related to the Kizuna program more than just a researcher. She looks like the girl from Katsuhira's memories, so maybe she is also a Kiznaiver. Or was one. Maybe she can feel their pains too, so she take that medicine...Lots of mysteries :S |
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| Okay, nobody has mentioned it, but nobody got really hype about the red water during the flashback? This show is about instrumentality, something used as an instrument or a means to an end. More specifically, in the way that NERV from Neon Genesis Evangelion wanted to convert all human beings into a single homogeneous consciousness, in the physical form of LCL (the red water). kiznaiver  NGE  |
Blumenkranzzz said: Can someone just talk about the scene between Katsuhira and Sonozaki in the end because that shit hurt like hell and I'm not Sonozaki. "I'm disappointed in you, Nori-chan."... Sonozaki basically half-arsed the challenge this episode by cheaply taking advantage of Honoka's trauma. She disguised the mission as "saving Maki", which the Kiznaivers did do technically, but they obviously didn't "save" her at all. Sonozaki's true objective was to buy time and produce some quick "results" that would placate the investors of the project. So while Katsuhira was harsh, she kinda deserved it. Then again, Sonozaki most certainly has a sob story of her own which will eventually come to light. |
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| Uhhhh the pain went deeper than before. than must be freakin painfull for all of them but like Nico said, if it's not because of Kiznaiver, the pain would be 7 times more painfull than that for Maki. look who's talking right there...i never thought of that or more like i already forgot about it. great episode overall. i like it, especially where this is going. the problems isn't solved yet so i can't wait for the next episode :D |
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ramenshoujo said: Sonozaki basically half-arsed the challenge this episode by cheaply taking advantage of Honoka's trauma. She disguised the mission as "saving Maki", which the Kiznaivers did do technically, but they obviously didn't "save" her at all. Sonozaki's true objective was to buy time and produce some quick "results" that would placate the investors of the project. So while Katsuhira was harsh, she kinda deserved it. Yeah, I believe she deserved that too but hearing it from Katsuhira, a boy who tried so hard to connect with her, that really must have hurt a lot. |
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| dead on "nori-chan" catchphrase full fill mystery at this series like noriko injecting herself with...drugs? |
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| The lines about manjuu... LOL. Tenga/Nico is best guy/girl. Hisomu is great to watch, too. Yuta is surprisingly complex. |
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| I like Maki. At the moment, she's the only character with any kind of depth. |
| I thought that this anime was going to be the next Kill La Kill, but the more I watch the more I know that definitely not the case, which is not a bad thing. Great episode, it makes me wonder where is this show is heading next! |
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| It's rare for me to be invested in so many characters! Teriffic episode |
| looks like next episode the past of Maki will finally be revealed |
| I just keep on loving everyone more and more. Tenga's "Even I...", Nico's "I'm going home, too!", Yuta's "I didn't expect that to hurt as much as it did.", Hisomu's taking a video, etc. etc. Man, this episode was great and full of sadness. ;-; |
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| As history, it remains a little too smoky in its objectives, much better as regards the relationships between the characters, I like them a lot. Nico gradually begins to emerge more and more. Agatha's words are a blow emotionally to Sonozaki, wow! Drawings and animations, very good. I love the opening, but also the soundtrack is not bad. |
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| Cute story but so short it felt incomplete. It is good to finally feel the shadow of a overarching story above them. Bonus: A Dragon Ball reference! 3/5 |
| The only mysterious people in this series so far are Katsuhira, Nico, Tenga and Sonozaki. We don't know much about their past and we don't know if they're who they appear to be. Sonozaki's an asshole for using Honoka like that. I don't like Honoka much as a character despite the revelation that she could have possibly "killed" someone but even she didn't deserve all the shit she went through in this episode. I'm almost certain she didn't "murder" anyone, the crazy bitch by the riverbank must've committed suicide and now she feels guilty. Doesn't this always happen in Anime/manga/movies? Everyone's going crazy over the Yuta x Maki shipping while I think it's probably the most predictable of all the potential pairings and the least exciting too. Former fatty virgin with a kuudere bitch. |
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| That was the shortest mission lol, it wasn't a bad episode overall, but I hope the show gets better in its second half. That DBZ reference though :P |
| Few things worth noting First is the fact that Nori-chan is somehow related to the notion of the Forgetfull Priss, as implied by the reflection and build up. Next I saw the arm injection, and my stomach immediately dropped. Please don't lead into what I think it's leading to... pls no tragic sick feels Also, liked how they developed and explored Maki's character, while simultaneously building a bit upon the others as well~ Finally, for some reason I found myself very impressed with the scene between Kacchon and Nori-chan where he just said "All right. I'm... dissappointed in you, Nori-chan." Just the overall buildup and scene composition itself seemed nice to me, and I liked the little tense up from Nori-chan when she heard him say that, glad they're developing everyone decently so far~ It's interesting to see how these characters are changing throughout the episodes (specifically Kacchon atm) |
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| It sucked that the mission was "Save Maki" but I think Maki thought they only saved her because it was the Mission. That's where Nori fucked up and Kacchon "ripped" her lol. I feel bad for Maki, she has her reasons for not opening up. |
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| Alright episode, the character interactions and romances are the only things keeping me interested in the show though. |
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| Maki's manga was really interesting, maybe she was in love with her friend... |
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| Maki's past was sad, emotional episode |
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