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Oct 12, 2016 9:24 AM
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Hmm the new OP song is alright imo, personally I like the first season's better.

The episode had some comedy but it still detailed Dazai's role pretty well in general as his role and rivalry with Akutagawa.
Oct 12, 2016 9:28 AM
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Similar group from foreign country? They are quick in the mission of capturing them. Now to FukuJun's character. He's been a double spy to begin with (when they first met) as his mission at the government. lol @ their way to get what they want (?, First with the kid, then with FukuJun's character).

Mamo's character punished OnoKen's character, who was in charge of the mission and failed, by attempting to kill but he was able to use the ability to block it. Main character got tricked by FukuJun's character while "saving" him.

ED is nice. Clip next ep. like what they did with OP?
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Oct 12, 2016 10:40 AM
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I'm afraid I won't see atsushi this season. So basically this season tell us about Dazai's past, huh?
Too bad, I want to see Atsushi and others this season so badly :(
Oct 12, 2016 11:06 AM
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I'm afraid I won't see atsushi this season. So basically this season tell us about Dazai's past, huh?
Too bad, I want to see Atsushi and others this season so badly :(
Same here. After that "new enemy appeared" cliffhanger of the first season. I thought Dazai's past only for the first episode. But judging from the OP, I guess it takes more than one episode to reveal his past.
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Oct 12, 2016 11:09 AM
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Don't tell me, he dies like this? God damn.
Oct 12, 2016 11:15 AM
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THEY CANT JUST MAKE ME FALL IN LOVE WITH A CHARACTER AND KILL THEM OFF LIKE THAT, I really hope this isn't the end for him

At least the OP was lit
Oct 12, 2016 11:19 AM
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I watched this without subs Last week
Don't worry . We will be seeing atsushi and the others .
Oct 12, 2016 11:19 AM
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Digging the ED.

Really hoping he doesn't die off so easily. That'll really be a dog's death

I was guessing that this flashback of Dazai's past would be pretty short but it's looking to be decently long

Oct 12, 2016 11:36 AM
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I really like the setting of these two episodes. Dazai is awesome as always. I really liked Odasaku, does this ending mean he is dead? I hope not.
Also, no preview of the next ep, so I don't know what to expect.
Oct 12, 2016 11:46 AM

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Good episode.

It was nice to see Odasaku helping out the children.

Dazai's personality was much darker in his past eh? Rather it's much more overt and apparent when compared to the previous season where his goofy personality was much more dominant.
The part where he punched Akutagawa was just intense.

So Ango was a double agent all along.

I really hope Odasaku doesn't die like this. :(
Oct 12, 2016 11:58 AM

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The other OP song was better, but this one has great visuals. The new ED is better, too.
Oct 12, 2016 12:04 PM
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Yeah, the visual of the OP are the best of the season for me.
Oct 12, 2016 12:06 PM

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Oh shit did he get killed by a fucking pumpkin? Damn, that's rough.

This backstory is a pretty damn good way of spicing up the series. In fact in some cases it reminds me a lot of 91 Days from last season, at least in terms of mafia crime dramas.
Oct 12, 2016 12:07 PM

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I very much like the new OP and tone of the series but it seems like the OP recicles imagery from the actual episodes xD
Osadaku seems to be a very interesting character, I like him.
Dazai was creepy AF in this episode, very scary. Don't mess with him Aku-Aku-Akutaka..ga? His name is so messy for me to write, or say.
Oct 12, 2016 12:10 PM

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Yeah, I'm really hoping that Odasaku doesn't die that easily, especially when we've not seen him when not holding back, something that Dazai has so eagerly foreshadowed.
Oct 12, 2016 12:24 PM

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Really hope he isn't dead
Oct 12, 2016 12:25 PM

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I like how much darker 2 season is.Really gives me some 91 Days vibes.
Think bones did a really good job on this one.Really feels like a Mafia anime.
Music is so soothing throughout the episode really gets you in the mood for some good Mafia anime. good job Bones again.

Dazai smelling himself was a very funny scene.
I like how close Odasaku and Dazai are. Dazai defending him in front of others
saying how he's more terryfing than any member, how he can kill anyone before they draw their guns out. This was probably the best moment for me. The friendship is strong :D

Nice to see Akutagawa in the past. That Dazai punch o_o. Love how he scolded him and Akutagawa not saying anything back "The next time you mess up i'll punch you twice and shoot you five times" just splendid Dazai :clap: :clap:

I'm liking Odasuka more and more and his ability too. I don't think this is the end for him, but if it is, it's just more character development for Dazai.

Hopefully in episode 4 we will be back on track with the main story. waiting for my girl Kyouka ^^
Oct 12, 2016 12:25 PM
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this season follows the LN Dazai Osamu and the Dark Era
Oct 12, 2016 12:44 PM

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Okay rewatched with subs . Basically odasaku after a long reading in ango's office deduced he's spying for the port mafia and has infiltrated mimic unlike what many at the port mafia think that he has been a spy for the mimic . However, the last scene gives a new twist to it . Judging by the last scene, they gave a hint to ango's true identity .
Also about odasaku


Also damn seeing dazai mention "Order of the clock tower" if any manga reader caught that lol
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You gotta be kidding me. He won't die like that, right?

Good episode. The OP is fine, but I liked the previous one better. ED is great, though.


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I love the new ED, one of my new favourites. I personally think half of this season will be about Port Mafia before starting off from where we left off with Atsushi leaving a cliff hanger for most likely a season 3 as there will be no way of fitting the whole arc in I believe.
So far, season 2 is much better so far than season 1 and I am also getting the 91 days vibes this season which is nice.

DragonSlayer_19 said:


Also damn seeing dazai mention "Order of the clock tower" if any manga reader caught that lol


Yes any manga reader would know whats up haha. ;)
Oct 12, 2016 1:22 PM
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I enjoying this so much more than the 1 season. It feels the mafia with that darker tone. Loving the soundtrack too. This season will it be like this?
Dazai is awesome when he gets serious.
Oct 12, 2016 1:37 PM

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Though it's an improvement on season one this weeks episode was rather dull.
Oct 12, 2016 1:43 PM
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Mascera said:
DenyDrago said:
I'm afraid I won't see atsushi this season. So basically this season tell us about Dazai's past, huh?
Too bad, I want to see Atsushi and others this season so badly :(
Same here. After that "new enemy appeared" cliffhanger of the first season. I thought Dazai's past only for the first episode. But judging from the OP, I guess it takes more than one episode to reveal his past.

There'll be only 3 ep about dazai's past. Chapter 4 will start the guild's arch :)
Oct 12, 2016 1:48 PM

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I love the new opening SO MUCH. What is it with 2nd openings always being the best? The ending wasn't half bad either...

btw who grabs a toy ball that jumps out of a bush next to an explosion?

I knew the four-eyes would be a villain...
Oct 12, 2016 1:54 PM

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So we get some more stuff on Dazai. That guy is pretty damn ruthless. He was given command of the front lines in their fight against mimic to save Ango. And he set up traps to capture mimic people for interrogation. But things went wrong in the first trap and Akutagawa ended up killing the last man who had killed all his captured comrades. And Dazai punches Akutagawa in the face and then shoots at him. God damn this guy was ruthless and badass.

And Ango is on a mission by the boss and is working as a double agent at the moment, at least based on his story and Oda's deductions. And mimic was suspecting Ango of being a double agent. But that ending was a bit confusing since Ango was presumably escorted away by mimic operatives and Oda was left behind. The mafia wouldn't do such a thing to Oda so it wasn't them. And Oda was probably part of mimic once upon a time and he doesn't remember now. Pretty interesting things going on here.

The opening sequence was better than the first season's. I like this one. Based on the assumption that there won't be another opening sequence, this season looks like it'll be mainly focused on Dazai's past. But I think they will get back to the American fighting the detective agency.
Oct 12, 2016 2:00 PM

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So Ango is actually a spy working for mimic, and not a double agent?

Season 2 is still going strong, the new focus on Dazai's past was a very good decision. Lets hope it keeps up this steam for the next 10 episodes.
Oct 12, 2016 2:02 PM

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So we get some more stuff on Dazai. That guy is pretty damn ruthless. He was given command of the front lines in their fight against mimic to save Ango. And he set up traps to capture mimic people for interrogation. But things went wrong in the first trap and Akutagawa ended up killing the last man who had killed all his captured comrades. And Dazai punches Akutagawa in the face and then shoots at him. God damn this guy was ruthless and badass.

And Ango is on a mission by the boss and is working as a double agent at the moment, at least based on his story and Oda's deductions. And mimic was suspecting Ango of being a double agent. But that ending was a bit confusing since Ango was presumably escorted away by mimic operatives and Oda was left behind. The mafia wouldn't do such a thing to Oda so it wasn't them. And Oda was probably part of mimic once upon a time and he doesn't remember now. Pretty interesting things going on here.

The opening sequence was better than the first season's. I like this one. Based on the assumption that there won't be another opening sequence, this season looks like it'll be mainly focused on Dazai's past. But I think they will get back to the American fighting the detective agency.


To clear your confusion . If you Look carefully back , those who escorted him didn't wear any hoods like mimic members , and they weren't people in suites so they're not also port mafia members .
Oct 12, 2016 2:11 PM
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Oh looks like Oda's flawless has some flaw after all, it can't predict what will happen next if he's in it.

Well. it looks like this season is a prequel after all.
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Hopefully Odasaku doesn't die so easily, especially since we haven't seen what he's truly capable of yet. It would be a shame for Dazai to hype us up like that and then we end up never seeing it.
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Oct 12, 2016 2:38 PM
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Noticed a little easter egg. Code for the safe is almost the same as numbers from "Lost" tv series except last digit.
Oct 12, 2016 2:45 PM

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Woah, it was a really intense episode. Dazai in the Port Mafia is really different from the currentimes Dazai. He really doesn't has mercy (Akutagawa was lucky his ability protected him this time before the bullets reached him) in contrast to his goofy personality in the Armed Detective Agency. He still has some chibi comedy scenes, but he is much more dark, like in the style of the Port Mafia.

I don't think Odasaku has died, since we haven't seen him serious like Port Mafia's boss implied, and I don't think he would die before showing his true skills. However, I think the trick of the ball was a bit... dumb. I mean, you are in an enemy basement and you see an strange object coming to you, and you touch it like nothing? Oh, well.

Also, the dudes who accompained Ango in his escape didn't wear the robes of Mimic, but armors. Unless they are members with an special rank, I doubt they were members of Mimic or the Port Mafia. Maybe they are a new faction?

God, waiting for the next episode will be painful :(

Btw, those wondering id the anime will adapt Dazai's flashback during the whole cour, it has been confirmed since the first season this will also adapt the Guild arc. Even in the PV of the season we see Francis F. and his gang planning to attack the city.
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Great episode. Loving the OP song & the visuals. ED song is decent as well.
Really enjoying this flashback.
Odasaku is a cool character. I really like him. Not wiling to kill anyone & takes the time to check on those orphans.
DAMN Dazai is scary though. That punch to Akutagawa.

Managed to find Ango, but he got away. Hopefully Odasaku is not dead.
Hopefully we get back to the present soon. Want to see the other characters.
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Oct 12, 2016 3:32 PM

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I like that the episode focused on Akutagawa instead of Dazai, and that we got some more development.
Oct 12, 2016 3:34 PM

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For those confused about some things:

The guys at the end...

It's stated on the novel from the very first moment, but it wasn't made clear that on the adaptation (they will make it clear next episode I guess). Just for those who are curious and hate waiting.

And about Odasaku's condition...


As for the timing and judging by the name of next episode, the adaptation will last 2 more episodes, because there's still a lot more.

Now for trivia time:

The ball at the end is a temari, a japanese toy made with fabric and embroidery. They are highly valuable as gifts, because giving one as a gift symbolizes deep friendship and loyalty. It's not shown 100% clear, but it's a brilliant blue temari... and temaris with that kind of colors are a symbolic wishing to the recipient to have a happy and brilliant life.

So... yeah.
Oct 12, 2016 3:59 PM

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After Ango's "rescue" his identity as a double agent is confirmed. Not much besides that, but it was nice seeing Akutagawa appear (along with Dazai punching him). ED's okay.
Oct 12, 2016 4:38 PM
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Whoa! this season already completely mystified me!! I really loving the backstory even it is complicated to understand the whole story! I hope this 12 episode will be all about past!
Oct 12, 2016 5:12 PM
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I think Ango is not a double agent.
He worked for the government to get the intel about both large crime organizations like Mimic and Port Mafia. He is from the Special Division that Dazai mentioned before
The special force come with him at the end is proof :)
The OP is amazing, can't wait for the ED next week.
And no doubt there will be a new OP when the Guild Arc start.
Oct 12, 2016 5:35 PM

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Ango is part of the Special Division OMG

Please be alright ODA T___T
Oct 12, 2016 5:36 PM

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Mascera said:
Same here. After that "new enemy appeared" cliffhanger of the first season. I thought Dazai's past only for the first episode. But judging from the OP, I guess it takes more than one episode to reveal his past.

There'll be only 3 ep about dazai's past. Chapter 4 will start the guild's arch :)


Glad to know that.
Thanks ^
Oct 12, 2016 5:52 PM

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Oh no, Odasaku...he's not gonna die is he??

Anyway, I'm not sure about everyone else, but I'm definitely liking the direction this season is going in so far. I'm wondering if we'll see any of the Agency characters? Judging by the opening, it seems like they're just gonna be focusing on the past, but maybe they'll split the cour half and half or something...or maybe it'll just take one more episode until they fast forward to the present?? Good episode nonetheless, it was definitely interesting seeing Dazai in the port mafia!
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In my opinion, I thought the op song was great and though the visuals weren't amazing, it was still good and told a story. It definitely sets the mood for the rest of the episode with the story telling in the video and I love the song. Definitely my favorite of the fall season.

Port Mafia Dazai is sinister as hell. He even made one of the most feared Port Mafia members today in Akutagawa look like a bitch. Odasaku definitely won me over in 2 episodes and is probably one of my favorite character in the series by far.

From my understanding, which has been stated above already, this is only a 3 episode arc. Speaking for people who read the Dark Era light novel, it seems like they are already passed the halfway mark.

4/5- Love watching how Dazai was before he left the Mafia. Odasaku is a great character and I enjoyed this episode a lot. The OP is awesome and I can't wait to see it change once this small arc is over to have all the characters in it. The ED song is pretty good too.



Oct 12, 2016 7:42 PM

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Another great episode. Loved when Dazai put Akutagawa in his place. I HOPE Odasaku doesn't die, dude is a badass.
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sperants said:
Mascera said:
Same here. After that "new enemy appeared" cliffhanger of the first season. I thought Dazai's past only for the first episode. But judging from the OP, I guess it takes more than one episode to reveal his past.

There'll be only 3 ep about dazai's past. Chapter 4 will start the guild's arch :)
Whoa, really? I hope you're right. By the way, thanks for the Info.
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that was quite an ending.

I had to laugh though, "hey look! A super sketchy looking ball from outta nowhere, LETS PICK IT UP!" My mind was thinking "Run you fuckers! It's clearly a trap!"
Oct 12, 2016 8:33 PM
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A great misleading cliffhanger right there.... It's starting to get really dark and full of despair now... :P Can't wait for next week's ep where we see
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Oct 12, 2016 9:17 PM

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I watched this without subs Last week
Don't worry . We will be seeing atsushi and the others .
Me too I was shocked that the posted the episode.
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I'm afraid I won't see atsushi this season. So basically this season tell us about Dazai's past, huh?
Too bad, I want to see Atsushi and others this season so badly :(
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Same here. After that "new enemy appeared" cliffhanger of the first season. I thought Dazai's past only for the first episode. But judging from the OP, I guess it takes more than one episode to reveal his past.

The whole 2nd season is not Kuro no Jidai (this arc), as it just announced that the whole Kuro no Jidai arc will be having streaming event on October 22, which means the main anime story will be back...
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another great episode .. I havent read the LN that's why im so greatful that they include this story :v .. I hope guild arc start soon ..
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