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Oct 24, 2013 7:15 AM
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That was a pretty intense beginning tbh. Just seeing Chamber there was nostalgic.

I thought the episode was decent overall, much more intense than the first episode. It definitely feels a bit more different but the style of season 1 kinda hit me here. Ledo didn't get much screen time though. The ending was dramatic as well with Striker.

Can't wait for sequel!
Oct 24, 2013 7:21 AM
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Just finish watch the raw..Oh, poor Kugel!!
I guess, the Kugel timeline is same as Ledo spend in cool sleep.
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Oct 29, 2013 10:59 AM
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Very significant episode. Unlike the last unaired episode which though drills into the relationship between various characters (particularly Amy and Ledo) and the history of Legit, this one is a full-blown coverage of what happened to Kugel after the space battle and..
A lot of things got clarified here including the original identity of the two girls who seem to be heading the religious delegation of Kugel/Stryker fleet.
So MAL finally starts locking news threads that are only a few weeks old?

I wonder where was the announcement of this change? Or we are seeing yet another case of changes made that impacted users but not communicated to them?

I wonder how long people would put up with this.

As much as I have a bunch of information to share about anime announced recently I cannot share it in news board, and the anime series is too disorganized and chaotic to share information except with people already interested in the particular series.
Oct 31, 2013 1:29 AM
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As they say, сorruptio optimi pessima.
Nov 13, 2013 4:20 AM
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Another week and it'll be a month since it is released. Hope English subs can come out soon. I can read Chinese but I would rather wait for the English subs then struggle to read the Chinese subs and understand their terminology.

English subs out edit: I liked this episode of the OVA more than the first one. While the first one was a slice-of-life, this one expanded more on Commander Kugel. We barely know Kugel as his real personality was only shown for a brief moment in episode one, as the other time we see him he was already dead. Now, we can see that his death is caused by tuberculosis and he started the cruel regime on the new fleet because of Striker's manipulation of Linaria. I feel so sorry for Kugel and it shows how machines, despite how intelligent and powerful hey can be in the future still has the inability to adapt to new ideals.

3 for first episode, 4 for this episode. 7/10 overall for the specials.
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Nov 14, 2013 4:25 AM
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I felt sorry for them. If only the cutie had not die then everything would not have gone to hell.

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Nov 14, 2013 5:24 AM
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It's crazy what the death of a loved one can change in someone...
Nov 14, 2013 8:19 AM
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Cool that we got to see what happened to Kugel.
Nov 14, 2013 8:49 AM
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didn't expected this one but it's nice that they showed us what really happened to Kugel. How he landed earth and how he became a God to those people.. especially the sacrifices. But damn! I want to see more of this series :'(
Nov 14, 2013 9:38 AM

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This was amazing as an OVA 10/10
I thought they would continue where they would left from last special

The beginning was like the first episode a space battle with the Hidaeuze,
but this time following Klugel's story when he entered earth

He ruled with terror and showed a soft side when Lineria passed away
That Striker bot is really manipulative
Nov 14, 2013 10:19 AM

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Just a difference in setting can cause this much of a difference? Ledo was lucky he landed where nice people were.
Nov 14, 2013 12:49 PM
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Wow this was a great episode! I didn't think that Kugel was actually at first, different in his ideals. I like how he argued with Striker when they were talking about the weakened people on the fleet, that he said since they were not in the Alliance anymore, their rules shouldn't apply here. But then....Striker brainwashed Krugel after Linaria's death that what Linaria said didn't contradict their society's values. Honestly that was shocking how he just put Linaria's (and her sister's) dead body on a boat and then slid it down into the sea. No wonder everyone immediately listened to Krugel. And yeah, compared to Ledo, Krugel had it rough with the fight between the Linaria and her sisters.

Ame_Tenshi said:
As they say, сorruptio optimi pessima.

So true :( Too bad Striker never ended up thinking for herself like Chamber did.
Nov 14, 2013 2:06 PM

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Really great episode! Really enjoyed it. Ahh, the sad part when Linaria died...
Nov 14, 2013 5:16 PM

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Interesting I was not expecting a story on the commander, but it was very well done.

I don't think Linaria meant for him to take her words litterally, but Striker convinced him otherwise.
Nov 14, 2013 6:26 PM

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That propaganda...

It seems this was the beginning of Striker's deviance, and manipulation.
Nov 14, 2013 8:29 PM
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...and why wasn't this episode included in the series?

We could have had this which provides us with an outlook about what Kugel went through instead of that episode in the series of the three little girls shaking their ass on stage.
Nov 15, 2013 5:13 AM

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This OVA should be included in the main series.

So Kugel started out good, but became evil when the girl died (with the help of Striker's cold logic.)

LOL the Hideauze were no match for him. How could he use his beam weapons underwater though? I remember Ledo and Chamber using an Anchor weapon because the beam dissipates underwater.

Imagine that this could also happen to Ledo if he and Kugel switch circumstances.
Nov 15, 2013 9:53 AM

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This episode was awesome!

I feel sorry for Kugel, he was unlucky to meet pirates first as he arrived to Earth. All he saw was the same cruel system they have in space and thus did not change his militaristic ways like Ledo did. Things could have turned out much differently for Kugel if he had met nice people like the Gargantia fleet.
Nov 15, 2013 12:03 PM
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I loved Kugel playing the role of figurehead and his short deviation from the Alliances' principles and teachings, then the reversion that took place after Linaria dies (who was adorable btw). Pretty engrossing overall, it felt like 10 minutes instead of about 24.
Nov 16, 2013 12:38 AM

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Nothing particularly amazing.

Perhaps he should've explored a bit before settling down with that fleet...
Nov 16, 2013 10:41 AM

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So that is how striker become a mech without a pilot.

Great episode!!!
Nov 17, 2013 1:28 AM

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Finally, we see how Kugel became the "God" of that fleet. That was really interesting.
It is pretty sad to see how the death of the girl made Kugel change so much.
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Nov 17, 2013 1:35 PM

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Disappointment ! And i was expecting we will be shown the next story after the final episode of main series....this episode shud have been placed in the main series instead of making an ova out of it. Waiting For good news of season 2 , can only just hope now...
Nov 17, 2013 3:13 PM

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so basically the AI brainwashed him with the word of the dieing girl? SCUMBAG AI >_>
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Wut so Kugel and Striker misunderstood her last words..?
Keep moving forward
Nov 19, 2013 11:36 AM

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So Kugel was basically like Ledo, but
Nov 19, 2013 10:21 PM

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parfaited said:
...and why wasn't this episode included in the series?

We could have had this which provides us with an outlook about what Kugel went through instead of that episode in the series of the three little girls shaking their ass on stage.


I agree wholeheartedly. If this episode had aired with the series it would've fleshed out the ending more.
Nov 21, 2013 3:48 AM
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Much better than the previous OVA. And I agree with those saying that this would have been an excellent addition to the series, it would have given much needed backstory to Kugel&Striker.

Anyone know how Gargantia did saleswise? There's a lot of potential for a second season (Alliance or Hideauze returning to Earth) if the writers focus on the serious stuff instead of going for slice of life on convoy route.
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Nov 21, 2013 9:53 AM

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this is why one should watch specials/OVA's

I'm looking forward to the second season
Nov 24, 2013 7:10 AM

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This... should've been part of the series.
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Nov 26, 2013 6:38 AM

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Good episodes. It is miles better than the first OVA
Nov 27, 2013 4:07 PM

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Still awesome as hell , loved it.

I desperately need a second season.
Nov 28, 2013 8:03 PM

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Very good backstory. Took me most of the episode to remember where this fit in with the anime.
Nov 28, 2013 11:01 PM
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So Kugel had that disease same as Linaria then he dies and Striker takes over.
Nice to know how did Kugel get his fleet of cult.
Nov 30, 2013 10:41 AM

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Loli died from her disease.

Sister killed by Kugel,lol wasn't expecting that.

Eventually he died from the same disease as the loli.6/10.

I think it was good she was killed. I think he knew all along she would be one that could give him problems if she was still alive.

Even if there isn't a sequel I would love to see a short OVA about his continual rise and death and then the interaction back into the main story. I don't see how there could be a full season after the destruction of Chamber.
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Dec 3, 2013 6:17 AM

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I really wish this was spread out over 14/15 instead of just 15.

Interesting nonetheless filling in the blanks a lot of people were asking near the end of the series
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Dec 15, 2013 6:09 AM

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I did not expect that they'd show us the backstory of what happened with the captain but damn was it good! Quite lovely episode but it's quite sad this is the last episode of these specials, I'd sure love to see a second season!
Dec 15, 2013 11:40 AM
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This was pretty cliche but better than the filler one.
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Dec 17, 2013 2:47 PM

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The scene where Kugel took dying priestess to show her the fleet was breathtaking.

Very good episode. Better than previous one (though his ending motivation and overtaking of fleet could have been done better)
Dec 19, 2013 3:10 AM

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Dam Striker took her words and turned them around :<, that was pretty messed up.

7/10 second season when??!
Dec 21, 2013 9:03 PM

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I don't know why so many people are saying this should have been main series. The series was about Ledo, not Kugel. The important pieces were explained in the main series, that Kugel also landed on this planet and managed to gain complete control of a fleet.
Jan 6, 2014 5:33 AM
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So Kugel started out good, but became evil when the girl died (with the help of Striker's cold logic.)


So what happened to those 2 remaining girls at the end (Other 2 were dead)?! Did Kugel turned them into some kinda cult as we seen from EP10?

Seriously, NOBODY answers me about this? Am I the only person who asking some questions but NO one cares?! SERIOUSLY, WHAT THE HELL HAPPENED THEN?!
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WOOW . That was far most my most favorite ep of the series, had an entire diferent atmosphere to it,
Jan 13, 2014 4:25 AM
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STILL NO answers regarding my last question?! WHAT JUST HAPPENED?
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Jan 23, 2014 12:18 AM

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I think we can assume that the leaders of the cult were the two surviving sisters, or rather the figureheads since it was the AI that was calling the shots. Just goes to show that you should never listen to a young virgin with religious mania...
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Jan 26, 2014 5:17 AM

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So, that's where the tradition come from
Aw :(
Then Kugel died and Ledo meet evil Striker

Such a shame... If only Linaria & Kugel met in a different situation
Or maybe Kugel & Ledo landed on same place (Well, then Kugel will never meet Linaria)

Sad episode is sad :(

I demand second season!! Where's the resurrected Chamber??
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Feb 14, 2014 12:41 AM

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good ep indeed... more anime should have specials that answers many questions like this instead of snorefest fillers

I approve this EP
Feb 28, 2014 5:07 AM

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I actually thought that Kugel might have been good till his death, but it looks like he turned "evil" even before that :/
Anyway, it was a pretty good special, it explained some things that the show left unanswered.
Mar 29, 2014 8:28 PM

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I suspected Kugel himself was a good person…but poor guy: in the Alliance he couldn't have had much of a family much less a daughter, he must have loved Linaria so much.

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Sad episode is sad :(
Mar 30, 2014 4:52 PM

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redd530 said:

So what happened to those 2 remaining girls at the end (Other 2 were dead)?! Did Kugel turned them into some kinda cult as we seen from EP10?

Seriously, NOBODY answers me about this? Am I the only person who asking some questions but NO one cares?! SERIOUSLY, WHAT THE HELL HAPPENED THEN?!


You could have looked yourself. Yes, the chief priestesses from episode 11 do appear to be Linaria's sisters.
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