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Aug 19, 2017 8:53 AM
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Mm, a nice relaxing episode. After all the fighting, it's nice to that the show takes a breather again.

Toushirou is such a nice dude to the younger kids. I feel like this is a buidup episode for the remainder of this season. At least everyone recovered now and is getting along well.
Aug 19, 2017 10:38 AM
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This was another good episode. I'm glad we got to spend more time with Unit 1 before they transitioned back over to Unit 2 but I think the underlying conflict between Unit 1 and Unit 2 that ufotable is attempting to establish is really unnecessary. Anyway, I'm dropping the series until the final episode airs ( there's on 4 episodes left if I'm right in assuming this is a 12 episode series. 5 if its 13 but I'm pretty sure its only 12 ) and I'll come back when its over and watch them in bulk. I might come back early if for any reason Unit 1 or Mikazuki Munechika returns before its over but for now, I'm leaving it right here because I really don't feel like Ill miss anything even if I don't watch the episodes while they're airing.

As I expected, i found Unit 1 is far more interesting than unit 2 due to their dynamic and the team being comprised of charactersvi hold closer to my heart . I like the characters on Unit 2, but save for Tsurumaru , none of them are my favorites and Tsurumaru isnt enough to keep me interested. Hoping for a season 2 that focuses on unit 1 still since it would kind of be a waste not to show how they became as strong as they are and give them more time as characters, especially since they're well liked by the fandom as a team and as individual characters. Anyway that's all I got to say for this until episode 12.

Also there is some sexual tension between Mikazuki and Izuminokami I swear. Getting the shippers going.
MikazukiRanbuAug 19, 2017 10:42 AM
Aug 19, 2017 10:41 AM
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The Second Unit will be mobilised once again and everyone seemed to have recovered well.

That is a lot of Daifuku Tonbokiri has been given.

Aug 19, 2017 11:03 AM
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It was nice to see Izuminokami ask them to join him. Mutsunokami pouting was funny. They are off for their second mission. Tonbokiri got a lot of daifuku.
Aug 19, 2017 11:06 AM
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Loved this episode! Glad Shokudaikiri and Ookurikara had an appearance!
Aug 19, 2017 11:07 AM
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Pretty relaxed episode this time around. The second unit are back, unified and ready to protect history.
Aug 19, 2017 11:23 AM
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Glad to see second unit again!
aww they really care tonbikiri :")
Aug 19, 2017 12:48 PM
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Finally Second Unit is back ..yay..!!!

Even if i rewatch, i ll skip the episode with unit 1...

Even if there is a difference in strength of Unit 1 and Unit 2, i think its only because of experience... and Konossuke did say to other fox that if u think Unit 1 is best then u might get rug pulled under form u ...

Aug 19, 2017 1:06 PM
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Wow a pretty deep and emotional episode as the first unit describes their post mission tradition of giving back to the communities the devastate in their attempts to preserve history...this is a really cool idea because it shows an amazing level of thought and understanding from beings that were swords or inanimate objects.

On the other side we see the second unit again as Kane still feels remorse for getting his comrades hurt in their last mission and he too seems to be struggling with the concepts of how their missions impact the peoples lives they interfere with during their missions.

Mikazuki is my favorite character from this anime for some reason I can't explain...but at the end of the episode he gives Kane a look as the second unit is about to go on a new mission and Mikazuki says that Kane is going to be fine...maybe this symbolizes that Mikazuki can see that Kane is starting to ponder these deeper thoughts and is making head way in becoming a good captain...in any case it was a thought provoking episode and one of the best episodes despite the lack of any action!

I can't wait to see what the second unit encounters next!
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Aug 19, 2017 2:47 PM

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An excellent episode, despite being more relaxed and slower paced.

It was nice to see the show address the issues with protecting certain things in the past, but not others. It's cool that the First Unit always does what they can to help people affected by the war.

Also really enjoyed the character development of both individuals and collective Units.

My only complaint is still the lack of a grand, over-arching plot... but it's a minor complaint.
Aug 19, 2017 2:59 PM
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It was nice to have a slower paced episode after the recent fighting ones. Assuming it will be 12 or 13 episodes, the main threat will likely occur very soon.
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Aug 19, 2017 4:26 PM

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ohmy this episode...
thanks or appearing shokudaikiri and kuri-chan.
Oh unit 2 is back I am happy Tsuru joined the 2nd unit, I want more action scenes from unit 1.

Go in 3rd unit mitsutada and ookurikara.
Aug 19, 2017 5:52 PM
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The nest episode bring titled Former Master. Secretly hoping it's Ryoma's death and Mucchan comes in to save him. I hope we get to see the whole Shinsengumi too for added drama!
Aug 19, 2017 8:02 PM
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MashuuSensei said:
It was nice to have a slower paced episode after the recent fighting ones. Assuming it will be 12 or 13 episodes, the main threat will likely occur very soon.
I agree with you that the main threat will be in succeeding episodes. Since thr title of the next epidode is "Former Master", I guess it will have something to do with the unit 2's encounter with Hijikata or Sakamoto
Aug 20, 2017 12:48 AM

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I'm slowly but surely getting more and more questions regarding many things in this anime, I'm guessing most of them won't be answered during it's run.
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Aug 20, 2017 3:43 AM

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I missed the original cast so much. Ugh. Especially Izuminokami's fabulous long hair. Hehe.

Mutsunokami's tantrum, though. Haha. Cutesy! I ship him and Izuminokami. Uhh.. I should stop now.

I'm so happy Tonbokiri's A-OK now to fight and protect the history again.

The First Unit seems like assholes. Not all of them, though.

SECOND UNIT >>>>>> FIRST UNIT

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Aug 20, 2017 3:59 AM
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TheDoggoneGirl said:
I missed the original cast so much.
SECOND UNIT >>>>>> FIRST UNIT

Same for me!!
At first I was afraid that this episode would be centered on the First Unit like the previous one. Ok, the First Unit is strong, and they help people even if it's not their mission, but from my point of view they're not interesting.
I missed the Second Unit, especially Kane-san, so I'm glad to see them preparing their next mission.
Aug 20, 2017 4:08 AM

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Same for me!!
At first I was afraid that this episode would be centered on the First Unit like the previous one. Ok, the First Unit is strong, and they help people even if it's not their mission, but from my point of view they're not interesting.
I missed the Second Unit, especially Kane-san, so I'm glad to see them preparing their next mission.

Idk if it's considered that the First Unit is stronger than the Second Unit the reason why they're called "THE FIRST UNIT". Most of them think SOO highly of themselves. Looking down at THE SECOND UNIT when they crossed paths. Jesus.

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Aug 20, 2017 4:41 AM
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all rigth back to the second unit...im glad...the first unit was roo strong...i wana watch great battles not too easy massacre-es si im excited about the next mission..gambare second unit
Aug 20, 2017 5:09 AM
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TheDoggoneGirl said:
Kirie-san said:
Same for me!!
At first I was afraid that this episode would be centered on the First Unit like the previous one. Ok, the First Unit is strong, and they help people even if it's not their mission, but from my point of view they're not interesting.
I missed the Second Unit, especially Kane-san, so I'm glad to see them preparing their next mission.

Idk if it's considered that the First Unit is stronger than the Second Unit the reason why they're called "THE FIRST UNIT". Most of them think SOO highly of themselves. Looking down at THE SECOND UNIT when they crossed paths. Jesus.
Hahahaha... that would most of us do when we had a higher position than that person, especially if that one is inexperienced and new to the job
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I feel bad for Mutsunokami for waiting too long for a reply from Izuminokami Kanesada. Guess the patience ran out XD

It's nice to see a time-out once in a while, they need to relax while they can ^^ Nice epidode :)

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Aug 20, 2017 12:21 PM

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Dammit I like the First unit better. The visuals are stunning but it's to bad that Ufotable haven't done anything else to good in this anime. No clear direction, I guess it's just made to promote the game.

But think about it, Ufotable making a Kenshin remake! ******
Aug 20, 2017 2:55 PM
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Three consecutive buildup episode from this show left me pissed off! At first I thought the second half will be focused on the first unit(maybe because of fanservice). Somewhat got relief when unit 2 got time on the screen and everyone now actually going to pull off some action on the next episode.

Aug 20, 2017 5:13 PM

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i dropped this yesterday but i got urge to give it another chance and ye its better than what i have read from the comments

will the second unit level up in strength and catch up to the first unit's monster strength?
Aug 20, 2017 5:48 PM
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I respect the First Unit a lot after this episode....Also I'm glad that the Second Unit got their shit together and made up :)
Aug 23, 2017 7:33 PM

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The Second Unit must redeem their own glory!
5/5.


Aug 24, 2017 9:54 AM

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I ship Mikazuki and Tombokiri, but they don't have lots of interactions lol.

Tombokiri is my favorite character and especially design wise, all dat beef <3

Episode was alright.. As usual of ufotable anime though, characters feel bland most of the time, only exception was Kara no Kyoukai and Fate/Zero.
I wonder why I'm still following all their anime religously.


Aug 27, 2017 12:23 AM

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Not much happened this time, but I hope we find out more about the Retrograde army's plan soon.
Sep 1, 2017 12:24 AM
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TheDoggoneGirl said:
I missed the original cast so much. Ugh. Especially Izuminokami's fabulous long hair. Hehe.

Mutsunokami's tantrum, though. Haha. Cutesy! I ship him and Izuminokami. Uhh.. I should stop now.

I'm so happy Tonbokiri's A-OK now to fight and protect the history again.

The First Unit seems like assholes. Not all of them, though.

SECOND UNIT >>>>>> FIRST UNIT


They are all lovable characters. I don't understand why you said that about first unit.

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