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| THIS IS AN ANIME ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS THE MANGA BEYOND THIS EPISODE. ---------------------------------------- Ah, we get a lot more focus on Diana this episode. The idea of Diana leaving the academy felt rather surprising and it looks like she wasn't happy herself about it. I found it amusing how Akko encounters Andre again while hitchhiking. Also really interesting glimpse of the Cavendish family. Quite a noble family indeed although I do find some of their family members to be arrogant. |
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| Seems Diana has more trouble than expected. The family issues run deep and her aunt doesn't seem intend on following her heritage of being a witch. This could get very complicated. |
| Lots of focus on Diana in this episode. Her family will be in trouble if she doesn't do the ritual or her aunt will be the new family head. Her aunt is an idiot. Akko isn't happy about Diana leaving the academy. Her encounter with Andrew was funny. |
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| Loving how we're getting more focus on character's lives outside of Luna Nova. Diana has consistently been one of my favourite characters so far, and this sort of thing is exactly why. If there is one downside, it's Diana's aunt. I don't disagree with her motives or actions for the family but the way she's presented makes her seem like a cartoon villain. When I saw a snake slide under her dress and those red eyes, I was trying my hardest not to snigger. As a side note, Andrew and Akko must have some kind of red-string-of-fate attachment to run into each other by chance as often as they do. And finally, I wonder if this show is going to make a reference to Terry Pratchett and how he writes witches. I would be ecstatic if a future episode featured headology in some way. |
so obviously Akko is the modern magician eh since Diana is revealed to be the traditional magician  |
| We're still waiting for the FIFTH WORD, right? Something related to tradition and history? |
| Maybe if Daryl showed any feeling that she had to sell out like desperate times and all, but she showed no remorse at all which is why she is the worst. Chess set and candle are fine enough but the literal symbol of your house is going to far to be perfectly fine with selling. Also why the Hambridges. They might be distantly? related but the currently head is publicly known as anti-witch so I don't see how they invisioned it going well. Also the twin Cavendish morphs annoy me. I'm getting a Cinderella vide from these new guys. I hate Daryl and co. At least Akko was cute this episode especially loved the hitch-hike scene. Diana also now finially showed her love for chariot. Speaking of the hitch-hike scene, the football riot must be leading up to something. One more thing with the dress scene. Is Akko supposed to be petite or was Diana a fast grower? She does look a little small compared to the others in this episode. |
TakenMalUsernameMay 15, 2017 9:40 PM
| Nice episode. Diana leaving Luna Nova. Akko not about to let her go. Oh snap Diana's got the Shiny Chariot card. Akko would freak if she saw that. Diana wants to be the next head of the family. |
"I’ve set myself to become the King of the Pirates…and if I die trying…then at least I tried!" Monkey D. Luffy (One Piece) |
| I'm very happy that Diana's arc will be longer than one ep. It seems pretty clear where the end point for this arc is but I'm still a little unsure of how we'll get there. I enjoyed this ep far more than the recent eps, which is relieving seeing as how Diana's development was the thing I was most excited for when I heard about the TV adaptation. Can't wait for next week |
 "If I don't have to do it, I won't. If I have to do it, I'll make it quick."- Oreki Houtarou |
| Oh nice, finally we get some episodes focused on Diana. She's barely had any screen time as of late but she still remains my favorite. I'm feeling like Akko and Diana will finally properly bond during this small arc. Just like Akko, I'm wondering if her Aunt really is all that bad a person. I wonder if there's more to it. Well, whatever the case, it seems like it'll revolve around Diana's mother, maybe. |
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| Feels like i have been waiting for this specific arc the whole time, and it's good! Great episode, guess the next word will appear in the next episode or the episode after that |
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| Akko's "HITCHHIKE!" was truly adorable, although it almost failed on her though. XD Anyway, we've finally have Diana getting her screentime again and it's sad to see her in the position she's in right now. Having no choice but to leave Luna Nova, the place that she enjoyed being a student of, to take the head of the family that's been placed into disarray from her greedy aunt, Daryl. Speaking of Daryl, the two Cavendish girls next to her (Daryl's daughters maybe?) act almost similar to Hannah and Barbara in personality. -__- Daryl's biggest mistake is to try to sell off the family's most treasured heirloom for the pursuit of money. At least Andrew's father did the right thing, for once, in rejecting the offer and walking out as well. I'm happy that this arc will continue in the next episode, as I believe it will lead to the fifth word coming out. Also, did Diana collect Chariot cards as a kid before? If so, then it'll be interesting to see if Akko finds out about this too... |
Meta_Yoshi said: Also, did Diana collect Chariot cards as a kid before? If so, then it'll be interesting to see if Akko finds out about this too... Seemed so. Dunno if you missed it, but she was also in the background at Chariot's performance as kid, in the first(?) episode. Guess she used to be a big Chariot fan as well before her family name started weighing down on her |
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| darn a cliffhangar...well at least we got more info on Diana's family ties. Also I have grown to like Andrew more as the show has gone on. |
Olem said: Meta_Yoshi said: Also, did Diana collect Chariot cards as a kid before? If so, then it'll be interesting to see if Akko finds out about this too... Seemed so. Dunno if you missed it, but she was also in the background at Chariot's performance as kid, in the first(?) episode. Guess she used to be a big Chariot fan as well before her family name started weighing down on her That must've slipped from my mind I guess. ^^; It makes me hope more than ever that Akko will somehow able to find out more of Diana's past and maybe about the fact that Diana was a Chariot fan herself. If that happens, then the two can bond together and probably become friends. =) |
iSaturnine said: Just realised in this episode: everyone is british/european and Akko is the only 'oriental' (japanese) character. Not everyone is British, Lotte is from Finland and Sucy is from South East Asia. |
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| Funny, we asked for Diana and we GET Diana. The funniest of coincidences, no doubt. What's even more funnier is that Andrew and his dad's here too (I have, once again, coughed up blood out of sheer shock). The power of coincidences, man. Of course, being an episode focused on Diana, the show pulled no punches. We learn more about Diana, we found out that she is a descendant of one of the Nine Olde Witches, she has a wonderful mother, she has a snaky bitch for an aunt, and that she lost her parents at a young age. So much info in only ONE episode. And on the subject of info, it's been confirmed, Andrew's father is basically the chairman of FIFA. Yup, I can already see where HE'LL be going. And I just can't help but smile a little at the little scenes, where Diana opens her box revealing a Shiny Chariot Card, and when Akko fits into Diana's (eleventh[!]) birthday dress SO WELL, it just goes to show how they were once, one and the same (presumably when Diana was eleven years old, it also adds to the fact that Akko, even when she grew up, still has her dreams from when she first saw Shiny Chariot). The show also gave us a pretty good cliffhanger to mark a thrilling prelude to a stormy family legacy. Of course, calling her aunt a bitch is an understatement, it's TOO easy to call her that anymore. She sells all of the Cavendish's rare treasures, JUST for herself, she looks down on her sister/-in-law(?) for being kind and affectionate, and I can only guess what she'll do next time. No, The appropriate word for hags like her should be.... Old Lady: NOOOO! Okay, I won't. Yeesh! Just using a term not many people use on those who have risen beyond bitches that's all. Is it so hard to call her a c.... Mismagius: DON'T YOU DARE!!! But let's look at the funny bits for now, my favourite part about this post. Notice that the candle is made from the scale of the seventh Cavendish's favourite mermaid; And she gave them her consent to pluck her bloody scales out of her body? YEOWCH!! And the real tragedy is that Andrew's father didn't even buy it! WHY? A mermaid got her scales painfully and begrudgingly plucked out of her body just to make this candle, why not use it for party tricks, or some shit? And speaking of his dad, why did he let Akko in? Granted, you can make the argument that Andrew let her in, but his father could easily have kicked her out. I wonder..... Andrew: Well, we'll just see what Miss Daryl has to say and then we'll....Wait a min...AKKO?!?! Andrew's Father: What about her? Let's leave her be. She's nothing more than a useless witch. Andrew: It looks like she's hitchhiking for a ride? Perhaps her destination isn't far from ours? Andrew's father: Andrew, I will not have you pick up hitchhiking vagabonds into our car. Especially after she (remnants of the love poison kicks in and his scandalous memories return) ...................You know what, I'm feeling generous today. You know, just speculation is all. |
ONWARDS! Away from homework and on to more anime!!! |
| Other than the silly coincidences (stumble upon andrew, this night is special for the ceremony), this was a great episode that went by in a flash. Rooting for Diana and her inevitable breakdown. |
 I don't watch as much anime as before... |
| Hope that Diana becomes the head eventually and ensure that her house doesn't fall to ruin but I also want her to go back to luna. Isn't it possible for her to become head and manage it from away for a few years. |
| Sasuke or Kaneki I can't decide |
| Would be a interesting dilemma if Diana's aunt don't be represented as such a villain... I mean, considering the situation, Daryl's decisions are pretty reasonable... (selling old stuff and all... ). But, they put in a way that is like she want to get rid of those things (and upset Diana) only because she is evil and greedy (and not because is needed to the family to survive in these times where magic is less and less relevant)... Diana assuming as the head of the family seems to be the resolution to all problems, but this don't change anything about the family's situation this aside, is great to see more development to Diana... and, probabily the next word will be that thing Diana's mother said in the flashback, when she was talking about Beatrix |
blfan said: takenMalUsername said: Maybe if Daryl showed any feeling that she had to sell out like desperate times and all, but she showed no remorse at all which is why she is the worst. Chess set and candle are fine enough but the literal symbol of your house is going too far to be perfectly fine with selling. Also why the Hambridges. They might be distantly? related but the currently head is publicly known as anti-witch so I don't see how they envisioned it going well. Also, the twin Cavendish morphs annoy me. I'm getting a Cinderella vibe from these new guys. I hate Daryl and co. Well at least in that case, you are talking about your husband ex and her daughter. Maybe there was jealousy there. But here that is your sister and her daughter, what the hell is wrong with you? Who knows maybe next episode she will break down and reveal she was angry about her sister's death, and that is why she is the way she is. Actually the way the plot is going, she has to turn good, for us to get Diana back to Luna Nova and her family in a secure place. That or maybe we have some lawyer to keep an eye on the estate while Diana is away. I'm less annoyed by her treatment of Diana and more of her family history and pride. Maybe you're right about her feeling about her sister blinding her, but they are descended from one of the 9 greatest witches ever. Her selling the tapestry is like Queen Elizabeth selling the crown jewels. The age of witches might be dying out but a prestigious family like theirs should come with more pride. I don't know about her being good, maybe a redemption with her having good intentions, but not a full face heel turn. |
| Akko is just too good. If I had to go to a school with a Diana I'd be more than happy to see her leaving the school. |
Infatuate said: Other than the silly coincidences (stumble upon andrew, this night is special for the ceremony), this was a great episode that went by in a flash. Rooting for Diana and her inevitable breakdown. it's not like diana had to go back exactly because that was the night for the ceremony lol andrew i guess was a big coincidence tho |
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| Akko knows how to get into trouble, LOL. The part which I was involved is one in which Diana, showing her Chariot's card, so now we have a connection to what we saw in the first episode, and his involvement in the adventure undertaken by Akko. It is best to never trust relatives, those are just good to put on your underwear. Even the author has noticed. XD |
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| Akko hitchhinking made me laugh for almost the entire second half of the episode. That was so hilarious. |
winddevil1 said: Infatuate said: Other than the silly coincidences (stumble upon andrew, this night is special for the ceremony), this was a great episode that went by in a flash. Rooting for Diana and her inevitable breakdown. it's not like diana had to go back exactly because that was the night for the ceremony lol andrew i guess was a big coincidence tho The way they worded it made it seem otherwise. Oh well. |
I don't watch as much anime as before... |
| We got ourselves a two parter! This is hype! I am so looking forward to next week's episode. I really love how they are handling Diana's character and backstory. She is really noble and honest. |
| I haven't updated in years but now I have changed that. I'll be free soon. |
| The scene of hitchhiking was the best lol |
| Karasuno Fight!!! |
| Serious yuri vibes from this episode. Also excited for the next! The episode did a great job structuring Diana's arc so far. |
hugtto precure is an international treasure thank you for coming to my ted talk |
| I have to hand it to Studio Trigger. That was one tightly written and animated episode. When the credits rolled I was disappointed to have to wait until next week. It seemed so short. |
| Honestly I kinda hated Akko's way of doing things this episode. Always trying to get things done her way, despite whatever consequences other people have to face. She clearly didn't belong in the Cavendish household, as you could see the constant look of her being uncomfortable. humph. Either way, liked the focus on Diana... P.S I swear since last week its been nothing but cliff hangers for the anime I've been watching... |
| damn, the forums these days... |
I don't know anyone had noticed something about the scene but it's quite or so similar: In this both pictures, you can tell that in right hand picture where Diana is crossing her arms and left hand picture, Aunt Daryl does the same was well but even so. The characters are particularly mirrored and if you look back in latest episodes, you will be interested/surprised that each scenes you see characters behavior and attitudes are the same. (I apologize if I didn't explain well. O_o) |
Aversa said: This could get very complicated. I had started to say the solution is simple, though it involves a bit of violence, but... blfan said: I'll admit that would probably work as well, if a bit anti-climatic.I think the solution to all this is simple, Andrew's dad marries Diana's aunt... redtailrav said: Agreed. I enjoyed it much more than the last few episodes.I have to hand it to Studio Trigger. That was one tightly written and animated episode. |
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| This anime continues to impress me, so glad that i've started watching it! This episode got unexpectedly serious, but i'm glad that they showed us some more of Diana's life & problems. Akko did great, she is the only one that wants Diana back. Diana's aunt is such a b**** omg! Oh boy...look who's also a fan of Chariot xD that was so unexpected xD Next episode promises a lot! Can't wait. |
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DeadeyeReViVal said: I don't know anyone had noticed something about the scene but it's quite or so similar: In this both pictures, you can tell that in right hand picture where Diana is crossing her arms and left hand picture, Aunt Daryl does the same was well but even so. The characters are particularly mirrored and if you look back in latest episodes, you will be interested/surprised that each scenes you see characters behavior and attitudes are the same. (I apologize if I didn't explain well. O_o) As you've said it, yes you're kinda right. We can clearly see some similarities but Diana changed a lot in the last episodes. |
| "There is no such thing as an Anime elitist. You watch Anime, therefore, you are trash by society's standards." |
| Finally we get a Diana episode, and I must admit it was quite good. |
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| i lol'd so hard at the hitchhike scene, finally we're back on track again and finally it's diana focused eps!! cant wait for next week btw were they referencing to lampard's disallowed goal with that football riot clip scene? lol |
| I don't want Diana to leave either, because it reminds me this series will end soon. ReaperCreeper said: Well I think we all saw that coming.I bet Diana has that premium card. |
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 It's not disdain Diana, just calling out BS when she sees it. This is where Diana misunderstands Akko the most. The only times Akko is shown being against tradition is when it's outright stupid and promoting the pecking order (Saimhain festival), or hindering from finding a better solution (the Faeries' strike). Akko doesn't hate tradition, she hates when others are obsessively following tradition to the point of lunacy. Magic is dying because most witches are too caught up in following tradition that they have effectively fallen behind and isolated themselves from the rest of the world. That's why it's important that Akko is the definitive "outsider". She doesn't have the natural talent of being a witch, but brings that outsider's perspective that's needed to bring change to a stagnant climate. I like what they've done with Akko. This would have been like every underdog story ever if the series focused on Akko improving her magic to the point she reached Diana's level, with a final confrontation. Akko's character has a different role, touching other lives and inspire change in them, which will inspire change in the world. The earliest example is Andrew and developed a friendship with him over their few encounters. Her roommates became her close friends that believe in her during the Saimhain festival. Akko knows that accomplishment couldn't have been done by herself, and it's been ingrained in her, even showing that to Constanze in episode 18. The series tackles the theme of one person being able to accomplish great things, and shreds it. The golden era of magic wasn't brought about by one witch, but nine of them. And everyone that is shouldering things on their own are either unhappy or villainous. Chariot has ended up in hiding; Croix machinations are only going to mess up things. And Diana, Luna Nova had such high hopes for her that she would be the one to save the magic crisis and the school, showering her with all their expectations and special privileges, and regarding her as the "star" of the Luna Nova, only for their precious model student to have to leave due to extenuating circumstances. Akko's going to bring her about, but still, the risk was there that the teachers would lose Diana, and to them, the chance to save the school and magic, because they put all their lot on just one student. |
AoiHonooMay 17, 2017 1:45 PM
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