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| These OVAs are much more interesting than the second season of DTB , story-wise. I wish they had gone with this story as the plot for the second season and had all the second season story presented in OVAs. The production (e.i. sound, animation and etc.) is kind of shaky in these OVAs but I think the story is decent enough. |
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Kennesty said: They did go with this story for season 2 considering this is the lead up for it. As for production I don't see any difference aside that watching streamed video's sucked, judged them based on a high quality downloaded release. The OVAs follow yin and Hei as they go through the troubles before Yin is captured and is separated from Hei. The second season goes with those new characters and Hei and the whole focus is mostly on the girl and etc. If a story leads up to another story it does not make them the same thing.The story and cast of the second season did not impress me at all and the series didn't feel the same anymore. The music is not properly done in my opinion compared to what you experience in the series and the movements at times are not as smooth as they used to be and even the drawings are a bit different at times (specially Hei's profile at times looked like a fan art than the work of the studio). These are not major flaws but still bothered me a bit. |
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| Definitely more people would have appreciated, and accepted S2 easily if this came out first. This OVA so far has been nothing short of amazing. Though, I don't know what would make me rage harder, announcing a 3rd season at the end of this OVA, or not announcing one... |
| BSS confirmed they're still subbing it. Now the waiting game begins.... |
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happysushi said: i really dont feel this is good. the story is going way to slow i doubt many questions are going to be answered. and the yin fanservice *facepalm* but still... But Mai-chan is dead. Real dead. :( |
| The heck? there's subs out, but imo the subs make barely any sense. EDIT: Like i know one of the phrases meant: Nice to meet you but the translations said Have a great weekend? wtf? |
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| the subs for this were terrible. i barely got the concept of the ova. |
| Awesome episode. |
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| awesome ova!.. cant wait for the finale.. |
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| Well, the episode certainly bridged the gap between the two seasons. But it really doesn't add anything for the relationship between hei and yin. Nor does it explain anything about the world of contractors and dolls. The one line I did pickup was that "Contractors are humans that failed to become dolls". But that doesn't mean much without the context of what a doll is in comparison to contractors. All I know is about their ability as observers and that they can have their memories rewritten and programmed to serve a purpose(ep1s1). It was interesting that the contractors came together to form a community though, after the syndicate fell. The fact that those two contractors rationally decided to have a child added to the possibility of a relationship between Hei and Yin. I don't understand what is holding back Hei, Yin is becoming more adorable with each episode. It's like they are trying to make up for the terrible second season with an overdose of fanservice. But really, how old is Yin supposed to be? I would guesstimated 15 or 16 by the fact she is average height with undeveloped loli features, and Hei is mid 20s? |
| Episode 3 Screencaps and Impressions: http://randomc.net/2010/05/31/darker-than-black-gaiden-03/ |
| The subs for this episode were horrible, I couldn't understand half of the stuff that was going on. Does anybody know if there's going to be better subs later at some point? |
| BSS subs are out http://www.megaupload.com/?d=DS0TSLCD |
| yeah the subs were bad, how ever they weren't as bad as Shakugan no Shana S episode 2 subs lol my god. |
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coyotech said: BSS subs are out http://www.megaupload.com/?d=DS0TSLCD Thanks. I hope they're better than the previous ones. |
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| Oh look, there are actually good things about waking up at 5 in the morning while I've got a sleep-in to 11~ ^^; At the end of the last episode, I really hadn't seen Amagiri coming back as an option xD. .. : | .. Yin~ <3 Yaay, next time, Hei's evolution into Heibo starts xD Anyway, 3 awesome things about this episode:
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| Was Amagiri just standing there, or did he die while standing up? |
| Can't remember Hei being that overpowered when he totally destroyed that tree. Well, this episode further shows how human he truly is along with some mild Yin actions. |
| Episode made me sad because the beginning showed the hottest character being killed again. =[ |
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 FUUUUUUUUUUUUU H.....HE.....HEY! Damn it, I just can't say it but still WHY? WHY the hell is Hei acting like a typical shonen protagonist? He was never one so why start when someone's in the need of comforting? "GarLogan78" said: Was Amagiri just standing there, or did he die while standing up? It's obvious that he died standing, that man had too much pride in him to die in a clichéd way... Anyways, Good episode but here go again, the REAL waiting game begins... ~ Release of the final episode *07.21.2010* |
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| Well geez, that was depressing. |
| Great episode. And yes,the waiting game shall begin |
| Hei removing that branch from his shoulder was painful to hear and watch. But is Hei really that strong when he destroyed that tree? Oosran said: Anyway, 3 awesome things about this episode:
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belatkuro said: But is Hei really that strong when he destroyed that tree? It was raining so probably the tree was wet and I think water conducts electricity or something. About the episode...I quite liked it.I wonder if Amber predicted all these things.That makes her even more awesome.Anyway,Claude trolls like a master,but Izanami is better. |
| "This Forest isn't going to reveal all its secrets for the likes of you." |
| Was expecting a bit more action, since there were about 7 contractors ready to kill Hei and only 1 of them popped up IIRC. Disappointing overall, but seeing Yin doing cute poses in her ghost form was good enough for me. Now we gotta wait 2 months for the finale... |
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Urufuzu_rein said: Yeah or he might have been empowered by the lightning and charged electricity in the air that was going on as well. Either way I doubt he planned on using that much power, just a bit overkill xDbelatkuro said: But is Hei really that strong when he destroyed that tree? It was raining so probably the tree was wet and I think water conducts electricity or something. Overall very gloomy episode, especially the scene with Yin crying. And things don't get much better when you already know how everything ends. Still this OVA kicks the living but out of S2. |
EternalDreamerJun 1, 2010 4:58 AM
| This ep didnt do much for me...which is depressing. Maybe becuase the subs where so bad i couldnt really understand what the hell they where talking about... the dog died D': thats all i care about. And amagiri...but then he went and died... i think i'll watch it again when theres better subs. and damn. like everyones bee saying, now the waiting game begins...>.> |
EternalDreamer said: Then again, that other contractor dude did something to the tree, which might've forced Hei to obliterate it completely (seeing as even though he did, he still got a quite large piece of wood in his shoulder)Urufuzu_rein said: Yeah or he might have been empowered by the lightning and charged electricity in the air that was going on as well. Either way I doubt he planned on using that much power, just a bit overkill xDbelatkuro said: It was raining so probably the tree was wet and I think water conducts electricity or something.But is Hei really that strong when he destroyed that tree? Or well.. That's what I think anyway xD |
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| I'm glad there isn't a long wait between the episodes. Hei X Yin <3 |
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| I'm abit confused. who killed them? yin or the blonde hair dude? care to explain anyone? i only saw the raws so i can only understand 70% of the convos |
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| The subs hardly made sense.. But I think the dog said Claude did? Though she did also say something about Yin suppressing Izanami. |
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| subs were great IMO. http://bssubs.net/ |
| Goddamn waiting game ;_; I really wonder about Yin. BTW, does she make an appearance in S2? (No, I haven't watched it yet.) |
| Sad Yin makes me sad ;_; |
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| I hope there's some rage in the next episode. The wait's too long. : < |
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Naratchi said: You did the right thing watching this before s2. And the answer to your question is yes.Goddamn waiting game ;_; I really wonder about Yin. BTW, does she make an appearance in S2? (No, I haven't watched it yet.) |
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belatkuro said: Not much though, but still yes.Naratchi said: You did the right thing watching this before s2. And the answer to your question is yes.Goddamn waiting game ;_; I really wonder about Yin. BTW, does she make an appearance in S2? (No, I haven't watched it yet.) |
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| This episode definitely pulled at my heartstrings. Not only because the writers have no qualms about killing anyone (and everyone) (thanks, Claude :P), but because of the looming inevitability of Yin's transformation and Hei's decision. Seeing Yin taking care of the child while Hei looks on was especially sad, offering a glimpse of what could have been, but never will be. DtB is an excellent tragedy. I look forward to the next episode! Divinity_123 said: x0utmyheart said: so there's going to be a 3rd season? Nothing has been confirmed as of now, but I think there will be. I always vote for more Darker than Black ^^ |
| The subs were annoying but it wasn't too hard to guess some of them... I love the YinxHei fanservice <3 How can this short OVA be so awesome when it leads to the failed season 2? |
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