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Aug 23, 2013 8:04 AM
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Rui should forfeit the game.

I hope we get to see why he dresses like that.
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Aug 26, 2013 1:31 PM

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The series is getting better now, but I still hate the purple haired guy. Ugghhh....
Oct 7, 2013 7:46 AM

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Some nice and steady development, I wonder what's next!
Nov 7, 2013 7:04 AM

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"Utsu utsu shimasu" xD
Ost & fight getting interesting and more interesting

When GALAX will be created? I want that app in real life
And no villains using GALAX for do bad things :)
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Nov 23, 2013 6:50 AM
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Rui, why the fuck are you cross dressing???!!!!!

I like Hajime, she is kinda like me :D

Miyano Mamoru's character is kinda gay with that kissing O_O

Things are getting serious :3 let's see what's next!!!
Dec 1, 2013 7:59 AM

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I really like what they got going on with the 'evil social network thing'.
rui and the green haired guy are far more interesting to me than hajime and the blond guy, who i find a bit dull
Dec 31, 2013 8:05 AM

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such interesting episode, lots of things happen, and dang the OST is really good
Jan 3, 2014 2:27 AM
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Interesting developments. This show has a lot more depth than I expected.
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There is a cult of ignorance (...) nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that “my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge.” Isaac Asimov

Jan 5, 2014 4:01 AM

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MESSY-chan is kind of cute.

Okay, so Rui is a guy..
He uses GALAX to save people from a milk disaster.
And he's going to use "The Crowds" in order to save more people.
So is he a good guy or a bad guy?

In other news, Utsu-tsu gets more lines and Joe's going against that lady thing.

I'm kind of confused, but I'll keep watching and I hope it clears up.
I’m always searching for something, for someone. This feeling has possessed me I think, from that day… That day when the stars came falling.
May 4, 2014 2:52 PM
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I'd like to know that too: in our current society, just who or what is 'the enemy'? That's an excellent question. In the anime, it seems to be the pink-haired 'being', although I don't have a clue as to what it is. Also, the Crowds are showing ^^

We got a pretty accurate depiction of the potential of social media, both good and bad. I shudder to think what would happen if the man (?) in power wanted to use it for his own purposes, and since he seems to consider life a game, I can see it happen in the show. In any case, it'll be very interesting to see.

Hajime was awesome once again this episode, giving some very valuable life lessons. My two favourites:
-If something inconvenient happens, imagine the possible justifications for it; even if they aren't true, you'll feel a lot better (I'm gonna apply this one irl I think, it really impressed me)
-The internet isn't all-powerful and all-encompassing; it has many limitations, and nothing beats real contact and communication. Very good to keep in mind every now and then
Other than that, Sugane is getting swept up in her pace and growing as a person, while Utsutsu remains as cute mysterious as ever. Meanwhile Leeroy O.D. is being awesome, while Joe is as cool-headed as ever. I'm really digging the side characters hereand I look forward to the next episode.
UnleashTheGoatMay 4, 2014 3:21 PM
"Though mountains crack, and ice will thaw

Though walls will fall, to tooth and claw

Though stars will fade, and shadow spread

On the heights we stood, with iron red.


And as they died, they killed the dead.
Sep 20, 2014 8:33 PM

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It's Utsutsu is so damn cute! I wish she had more to say. This show is so damn colorful! So vibrant! Things are getting interesting. Good episode!
Oct 19, 2014 8:24 PM
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This show is practically dripping with style! Reminds me of my time in Tokyo at an Arts Festival. At first I wasnt a fan of the main character, but I really like what they've been doing, telling the story from his perspective, so we only know as much about her as he does.
Dec 11, 2014 10:18 AM
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Guess the point of this epsiode was to show how much of a hold galaxy has on everything. I hope we get to see these people with powers since all we got so far is this guy kissing other people to change into them. ok thought rui was a girl now I think shes a he. Im so confused!
Jan 17, 2015 7:08 AM
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Interesting episode. I thought the GALAX would backfire in the milk incident.

I wanted to see Joe's henshin, hopefully it will be shown in the next episode. I mean, the show only has 12 episodes and only Hajime and Sugane transformed so far. Anyways, the red-haired crossdressing guy reminds me of Grell from Kurohitsuji and PaiPai is so annoying. Easily the worst character in the show.

The OST is amazing, btw.
Mar 26, 2015 2:44 PM

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This episode was quite boring compared to the previous two.

Oct 12, 2015 9:45 AM

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Someone needs to make a GALAX style app, that thing could be useful.

VioLink said:

Rui episode. He still looks like a trap even with his wig off.

dem legs
Nov 4, 2015 6:42 PM

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Why is Grelle from Black Butler in Gatchaman Crowds as a kissing bandit?
Sep 27, 2017 1:44 PM

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I'm still kind of bored but I'll keep watching for Rui because cute and the social network thing because it's the only remotely interesting thing about this show. I'll probably regret this decision.
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Apr 11, 2018 12:29 AM

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An episode about milk that kills people...

Just great.
Oct 22, 2018 12:05 PM

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While the story is a bit confusing and/or weird, its messages get across very well and I really like the themes this anime tackles! Social networking, human nature, society in general... but also interpersonal relationships. This anime feels very authentic, while at the same time being absolutely delightful to watch and having a great OST, too. I can't wait to continue watching! So far it didn't disappoint.
Sep 17, 2019 12:52 PM

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cptlee39 said:
While the story is a bit confusing and/or weird, its messages get across very well and I really like the themes this anime tackles! Social networking, human nature, society in general... but also interpersonal relationships. This anime feels very authentic, while at the same time being absolutely delightful to watch and having a great OST, too. I can't wait to continue watching! So far it didn't disappoint.


yea and the CGI is not bad either
Sep 26, 2020 2:27 PM

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Okay I didn't expect an episode based on saving the world from spoiled milk haha

Interesting themes developed: p2p coordination versus hierarchical information flow? Though Galax is not truly p2p given the presence of X, of course. So, Rui was criticizing people who're afraid of taking action out of fear for the consequences (reputation, etc), and they're his true "eneimes", as opposed to "selfless" cooperation promoted by Galax?

It seems like the location of the first MESS encounetered by Hajime (in ep.1) is the same as Katze Berg's attacks on people (the red "arc" and a staircase). She(?) also appeared on top of the "arc" in ep.1, and she also seems to know Rui (and is even able to talk to him via...telepathy?)

The masked guy made a call (we saw him on the train in ep.1 and in the OP). The chosen 100 from Galax, huh. Gatchaman team also has numbers.

The statue Joe was running next to looked like a family holding a...bird? Birds are important.

Rui with a mic announcing a "game". Is "Crowds" some sort of hivemind superpower?

P.S. Interesting color choices: Utsutsu's is yellow and green, and her "partner" (they're living together) O.D. has yellow nails and lipstick, and red eyes. Hajime and Sugane - yellow tie, yellow hair, similar uniform. Rui and Katze - red and black (in Rui's case the red/black dichotomy is resembled by glasses, nails and the dress). Maybe I'm overanalazying it.

P.P.S. Rui's girlish outfit has a skull symbol, and the boyish one's got a bat symbol. Hmmm.

P.P.P.S. Hajime made a red origami rose, and Rui's bed also had a rose ornament...
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Dec 14, 2023 7:36 PM

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The first 2 episodes were kinda mediocre, but in this episode, they take the story in a more sociological direction. I was planning to drop it after this episode, but I'm now interested to see where this goes, so I'll stick with it for a bit longer.
Nov 7, 3:10 PM

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1) that bit with broom was amusing .

2) story seemed shallow . so , enough for me . adios gatchaman!
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