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Aug 9, 2018 7:22 AM
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God damn, I feel bad for the people that worked on that train. RIP.
This series isn't afraid to kill off them easily.

Plenty of action on that train. I'm glad they were able to capitalize on the conflict between the two sides and with a setting like that, it made it more impactful. Ryoko really shouldn't of came there imo. She almost died even.

However, I will say that she is a brave girl and her kendo skills came in handy this episode.
Aug 9, 2018 5:35 PM
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I like the episode. There is some many action scenes.

Still, I don't like that generic girl that falls in love with the MC.
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Aug 9, 2018 6:32 PM
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Good episode, a lot of action

Mikhail is on a level that makes Yuliy look like a rookie

Ryoko is too reckless, but even so she manages to be helpful and not be a burden
Aug 10, 2018 9:23 AM
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It was an awesome episode! Seriously, people need to start watching this show.

I think Mikhail is still in control of himself (not fully vampire) as yet. He obviously still cares about Yuliy. Yuliy seems to be more resolved now about his next steps.
Aug 10, 2018 9:53 AM
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It was a boring episode as well as previous. I guess I'm going to drop at this point
Aug 10, 2018 10:00 AM
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I'm just glad Ryoko actually did something and wasn't completely useless.
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Aug 10, 2018 10:40 AM
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Damn, we are getting all battle shounen-ish here.
Aug 10, 2018 10:47 AM
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This was a fun episode. I loved it when Yuliy was saved by his older brother.
It was nice that the girl managed to fight back, but - so far - I still don't like her. The rest of the characters are quite interesting. I can't wait to know more about them.
Aug 10, 2018 10:47 AM
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Wonderful episode.Really loved Ryoka and Yuliy in this episode.And Mikhail too.






Aug 10, 2018 11:05 AM

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Omg Mikhail is so great. I want him more .3.
Aug 10, 2018 12:25 PM

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This show does deserve more attention than it's getting right now. There was a lot of action, but all of them were really nicely animated from P.A. Works. =)

Ryoko might be developing feelings for Yuliy, but at least she isn't a useless love interest. She got caught up in the action too, made an impressive leap between both train carriages and she also made a swift and bloody impressive sword kill on the vampire when everyone else was caught by surprise. Her training is starting to pay off.

The story is already shaping up to being something that'll keep me thrilled and excited. Can't wait to see more next week.! ^_^
Aug 10, 2018 12:48 PM
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It is as if someone from B:The Beginning production committee has hands in this one series. I just can't shake this feeling off. It reminds me of it so much.
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Aug 10, 2018 12:51 PM
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lorde_esme said:
It was an awesome episode! Seriously, people need to start watching this show.

I think Mikhail is still in control of himself (not fully vampire) as yet. He obviously still cares about Yuliy. Yuliy seems to be more resolved now about his next steps.

It seems to me that Mikhail has ulterior motives why he is still following vampires, and has his own plans regarding the Arc. As the things usually tend to go, Mikhail will get the highest ranked vampire himself, and then Yuriy, through Mikhail's twisted aims, will be forced to fight and finish his brother off, who of course would gladly welcome death at hands of his beloved family.
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Aug 10, 2018 1:25 PM

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Yuliy is doing so many cool jumps and fight moves but Mikhail is on such a greater level.
The girl who likes Yuliy is getting lots of hate which is uncalled for because she has literally done nothing yet.
Mikhail = best big bro
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Aug 10, 2018 1:27 PM

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I don't really know whats happening because of too many factions and chars. But this episode was nice. Best so far ... and nice action.
Aug 10, 2018 3:05 PM
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By the way it is worth noting his actual name is YuRiy, a Russian Yura, even his mother calls him Yurechka. If the Russian variant was not apparent when the series began, after the episode exploring his past it was confirmed he is a Yuriy.
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Aug 10, 2018 4:43 PM

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Daniel_Naumov said:
lorde_esme said:
It was an awesome episode! Seriously, people need to start watching this show.

I think Mikhail is still in control of himself (not fully vampire) as yet. He obviously still cares about Yuliy. Yuliy seems to be more resolved now about his next steps.

It seems to me that Mikhail has ulterior motives why he is still following vampires, and has his own plans regarding the Arc. As the things usually tend to go, Mikhail will get the highest ranked vampire himself, and then Yuriy, through Mikhail's twisted aims, will be forced to fight and finish his brother off, who of course would gladly welcome death at hands of his beloved family.


I hope they will not follow this typical route :c
Aug 10, 2018 6:49 PM

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Yuliy's brother is awesome, those scars make him more bad. I loved though how he protected his brother from that monster, it shows he hasn't lost his brotherly love.
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Aug 10, 2018 7:49 PM

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i'm really liking this one
Aug 10, 2018 7:55 PM
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Frankly, the entire show has been great so far, except Ryoko. She is quite helpful with that kendo skill in this episode, though, but i still don't like her.
Aug 10, 2018 10:29 PM
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I actually rather enjoy this show. I thought it would be a bit too cliched, but it's actually action packed (and that covers a multitude of sins). It's simple, sort of atmospheric in the setting, and the characters are likeable. I don't understand some of the hate for Ryoko on this forum - she has a crush, but her character isn't really "love interest". Yuliy doesn't really think about her. If you pay attention, you can see she has a craving for a bit more than her rather protected life. That's why she's staying on the train car. Whether or not she realizes it yet, it's the adventure calling.

Anyways, well animated all around decent vampire hunter show thus far. Pity its only so many episodes as it could use some fleshing out of the side characters.
Aug 10, 2018 10:33 PM

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This anime does a lot of things well, the animation, music, and characters but for some reason it doesn't hype me enough, something about it feels too familiar and predictable
Aug 11, 2018 1:06 AM
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That girl seems intresting.

Well least she can fight and not entirely a damsel in distress, hopefully she will joined jeager and become a formidable teammate and a potential waifu for yullie 😊

Aug 11, 2018 2:51 AM
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Evendell said:
Daniel_Naumov said:

It seems to me that Mikhail has ulterior motives why he is still following vampires, and has his own plans regarding the Arc. As the things usually tend to go, Mikhail will get the highest ranked vampire himself, and then Yuriy, through Mikhail's twisted aims, will be forced to fight and finish his brother off, who of course would gladly welcome death at hands of his beloved family.


I hope they will not follow this typical route :c

I am afraid the just might, with how everything is getting set up for it...
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Aug 11, 2018 12:18 PM

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Nurguburu said:
I like the episode. There is some many action scenes.

Still, I don't like that generic girl that falls in love with the MC.


Yeah, the action wasn't half bad. It was nice to see that the girl didn't end up being the typical Damsel in Distress, but I still can't buy her randomly falling for the MC.
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Aug 11, 2018 12:20 PM

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This episode wasn't half bad, but I don't know, there is something that doesn't feel quite right about it.

3/5
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Aug 11, 2018 12:58 PM

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ZiharkXVI said:
I don't understand some of the hate for Ryoko on this forum - she has a crush, but her character isn't really "love interest". Yuliy doesn't really think about her. If you pay attention, you can see she has a craving for a bit more than her rather protected life. That's why she's staying on the train car. Whether or not she realizes it yet, it's the adventure calling.


This. Ryoko might have a little bit of a crush on Yuliy which is exasperated by his mysterious personality, but it's the "dangerous work" that he (and the rest of them) are involved in that has her attention.

Dorothea: "On top of that, the worlds you live in are too different."
Ryoko: "Yes, that! That's what I'm interested in."

Plus, when you consider her leap between the trains and the way she took out that Vamp, she might have potential as a Jaeger herself...
Aug 11, 2018 8:26 PM
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Heres to Ryoko joining the group and being one of the most badass members. *cheers*
Aug 12, 2018 4:26 AM

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probably the best episode of the show so far. Love the vibe. It reminds me of Legend of Korra for some reason.
Aug 12, 2018 7:07 AM

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cool episode!
Nii-san Mikhail is badass awesome!
Ryoko getting involved in all of this is still annoying but I gave her a thumbs-up because she was able to immediately react and kill an vampaya!
5/5.


Aug 12, 2018 8:44 AM

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Stark700 said:
THIS IS AN ANIME ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS THE MANGA BEYOND THIS EPISODE.
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God damn, I feel bad for the people that worked on that train. RIP.
This series isn't afraid to kill off them easily.

Plenty of action on that train. I'm glad they were able to capitalize on the conflict between the two sides and with a setting like that, it made it more impactful. Ryoko really shouldn't of came there imo. She almost died even.

However, I will say that she is a brave girl and her kendo skills came in handy this episode.


Oh my god.....please tell me....why do I feel sadder and sadder every time I listen to the ED theme after each new episode?
Aug 12, 2018 8:47 AM

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Any anime episode that involves fighting on a train is bound to be good lol
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Aug 12, 2018 12:10 PM

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This episode was quite significant in terms of setup:

1. Yuliy now knows Mikhail will stand in his way
2. The bushido people are now out of the picture
3. The main cast can now connect the dots on what the vampires have been doing--creating this vampire automata
4. Agent-reporter now knows he's been focusing on the wrong target and will probably align with the main cast
5. Oujo-sama will probably join the group

All these major developments happened in one episode without it feeling like a rush. And so far what's impressed me is how this series has told its story without creating unnecessary confusion or dragging its pace while keeping everything spontaneous. And the characterization so far have been very good--going from oujo-sama's silly persistence to Mikhail's cold-blooded warmth toward Yuliy even as a vampire, and to Yuliy's seeming childishness in comparison to Mikhail. With the factions whittled down (it looks like we now have Japanese government + main cast vs. vampire faction led by Yevgraf vs. vampire faction led by old leaders), I think we'll now focus sharply on the conflict with vampires and Yuliy's resolve will be tested. One question is whether oujo-sama will simply be a wallflower (i.e. chasing after Yuliy without him ever realizing) or someone who will help Yuliy forward (whether through love or friendship). Either way these are great developments and if they keep this up it'll be a great series.
Aug 12, 2018 2:57 PM
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I feel like the series hasn't had an action-less episode yet.

The action choreography is pretty damn good especially when Mikhail cut up that damned Frankenstein-ish monster.... Speaking of that thing, it's weird how it got destroyed so early on in the story, I thought it was going to be an integral part of the story....

Same with the Hyakko Party, the leader looked pretty strong early on as he killed a vampire in the 3rd episode I believe but turns out he ain't shit. Guess we'll just have the two factions then(the vampires and the Jaegers or V company)

Also, the rich girl: "It's fate that made us meet each other..."

Me: "Are you sure about that? I'm pretty sure it was you stalking Yuily that made you meet them.

We might finally get an info dump on the arc next episode....
Aug 12, 2018 4:08 PM
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Yuliy is doing so many cool jumps and fight moves but Mikhail is on such a greater level.
The girl who likes Yuliy is getting lots of hate which is uncalled for because she has literally done nothing yet.
Mikhail = best big bro

She gets hate because she is a badly written character that people like you only like because you can self insert as her in this story. I don't want a blank slate who's only role is to fall in love with the MC. I want a 3 dimensional character in a story that I can get immersed in.

Aug 12, 2018 11:38 PM
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PA Works's traces are very prevalent in this anime. The characters are really their strong point I must say. What I mean by that is all of the characters including the background ones are just more than a boring bean pole that stands around doing nothing. They all look like they are actually alive. That's probably why I've been enjoying their shows so much. ^_^
Aug 13, 2018 12:31 PM

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Namoonriver said:
ClumsyOrange said:
Yuliy is doing so many cool jumps and fight moves but Mikhail is on such a greater level.
The girl who likes Yuliy is getting lots of hate which is uncalled for because she has literally done nothing yet.
Mikhail = best big bro

She gets hate because she is a badly written character that people like you only like because you can self insert as her in this story. I don't want a blank slate who's only role is to fall in love with the MC. I want a 3 dimensional character in a story that I can get immersed in.






She's only had like 10 minutes screen time in total and I doubt that she'll actually end up with the MC.
And I didn't say I hate her I said she is getting hate for no reason because there has been no reason to hate her other than the fact that she is "boring".
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Aug 13, 2018 1:35 PM

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I like this anime
anybody knows whether it is a 24 ep or 12 ep?
Aug 13, 2018 2:02 PM

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Good old trainwreckfight episode.

I liked the conversation of Yuliy and Mikhail, can't wait for them to meet again.

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Aug 13, 2018 2:46 PM

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Mikhael is amazing, but Yuliy kill her brother, i think.
Aug 14, 2018 10:21 PM
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Namoonriver said:
ClumsyOrange said:
Yuliy is doing so many cool jumps and fight moves but Mikhail is on such a greater level.
The girl who likes Yuliy is getting lots of hate which is uncalled for because she has literally done nothing yet.
Mikhail = best big bro

She gets hate because she is a badly written character that people like you only like because you can self insert as her in this story. I don't want a blank slate who's only role is to fall in love with the MC. I want a 3 dimensional character in a story that I can get immersed in.


She is not badly written only because you don't like her. I would even say the contrary is the case, if you can develop so much hate for a character. All characters in this show are interesting and feel real. Especially the brothers. The girl wants some adventure and she has a crush on the cool looking badass guy with a kind heart. Who can blame her? How Dorothea adresses her stalker behaviour directly, how she tells her "Yulliy doesn't get romance" - that is refreshing and real.
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Good old trainwreckfight episode.

I liked the conversation of Yuliy and Mikhail, can't wait for them to meet again.


I wonder how often they will meet in the future. If this show has only 12 episodes there will be not much time to develop this relationship.
Aug 14, 2018 10:37 PM
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PA Works's traces are very prevalent in this anime. The characters are really their strong point I must say. What I mean by that is all of the characters including the background ones are just more than a boring bean pole that stands around doing nothing. They all look like they are actually alive. That's probably why I've been enjoying their shows so much. ^_^


The way the characters are written is just brilliant. I admit I'm not the biggest fan of histroical backgrounds, also all those different groups confuse me, not to mention that projects like the Frankenstein guy makes not much sense to me.

But the characterization is one of the best I have seen in a long time. The characters feel incredible real and they manage to do this with only a few scenes and some lines. I really enjoy the Professor-Yulliy relationship, or Phillip-Yuliy ("wandering around like an aimless dog"), Dorothea-Ryouko ("Yulliy doesn't get romance"), the Ryouko-Yulliy relationship (he doesn't notice her AT ALL) and of course the relationship between the brothers. Yuliy, always kind and smiling, but also indifferent and distant, has no deep relationships with his team members, always the lone wolf, literally, gets all emotional when it's about his brother and behaves like a child. How they managed to make Mikhail look like an badass vampire while it's obvious he still is as kind hearted as he was back then, is also impressive. They could mess up the whole vampire plot and I wouldn't care as long as they keep going with the great characterization. Only the irish guy feels a bit unnecessary and out of place until now.
Aug 18, 2018 2:19 PM

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Cloude said:
This anime does a lot of things well, the animation, music, and characters but for some reason it doesn't hype me enough, something about it feels too familiar and predictable

But that's good. Needlessly big hype only leads to huge disappointment.
Oct 9, 2018 5:49 PM

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Killing the samurai leader guy seems like such a waste. Barely got anything from him what was the point of him anyways?
Oct 24, 2018 4:32 PM
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That action sequence was hype. This episode went by so fast. Love seeing badass Ryoko.
Dec 11, 2018 9:32 PM

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That was quite the train ride if you ask me! Quite liked this episode, let's see what's next!
Jan 2, 2019 2:54 AM
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for the glory of jpn...so lets kill all these innocent people on the train. Also how did normal people with swords and arrows beat out guys with guns. Thank god they killed the terrorist leader as he was becoming annoying. Nice to see this girl actually hit something. I mean it felt like her practicing sword fighting would come to some use.
Feb 9, 2019 9:26 AM

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RIP, Shingen Takeda :P
May 11, 2019 2:15 PM

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Mikhail is in another league. Gotta catch up, Yuliy! >.<"
Mikhail also seems quite sad :( There's something he knows about the future which is inevitable. I wonder what it is. Maybe he'll lose self control/sanity later one somehow? :( Love his trust in Yuliy still, even though he's now his "enemy"

Ojou-sama finally did something .-. but that doesn't mean she's part of the gang lol. Why do mangakas like adding these type of weak, annoyingly persistent, romance chasing girls into the story? -.-
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