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Mar 7, 2019 6:21 AM
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That one William Shankle guy kinda creeps me out.

Anyways, we got that blue haired girl (Rhino) making her appearance this episode. How interesting. As far as I'm concerned, I think this episode brings to light a more complex plot compared to some of the previous ones.

I have a feeling she will play a more important role throughout the rest of the series. She has a more playful personality than I had expected lol
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Mar 7, 2019 9:37 AM
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Gripen eating pizza is cute!

Seems like it's a recurring joke where Kei get's taken away from Ming Hua.

Rhino looks like she has a good personality.

Looking forward to the action next week! :)
Mar 7, 2019 10:17 AM
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Stop Minghua bullying, let the girl have her date and be happy just once!
Mar 7, 2019 10:25 AM
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Well looks like F18's turn didn't last long, seeing it's performance in real life it's unsurprising.
Anyway it seems there are some huge disagreements in the approach of dealing with anima.
Mar 7, 2019 11:24 AM
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So uh, even more airplane waifu's to choose from? I'm not complaining. Rhino might be also a cute airplane waifu.

Anyway, did anyone else got reminded about the game Plague Inc. with that simulation Kei (and later Gripen) was playing? :-P
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Mar 7, 2019 12:21 PM
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Lol Kei just can't catch a break huh. Being the only partner of the anima sure is tough. Hmm Darpa huh. Still its impressive in that they managed to create anima of their own. An invasion of the continent sure is a bold move though. Unmanned fighters that can also act as hunter killers eh interesting idea. Gripen sure made quick work of that pizza lol. I guess even in this age America still thinks it should be the top dog. Rhino though sure is an interesting girl as are her views. The game that Kei and Gripen played was interesting though with Gripen's turn being especially so. Rather than focusing on defence its interesting in how she advocated evac and survival in remote areas though. This doctor though looks like he will be a problem as he see's anima as nothing but tools.
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Mar 7, 2019 12:37 PM
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Gripen hungry is so adorable, the grunts of her stomach were so funny.
Kei had a very strange dream where he talks with Gripen, but something felt very abnormal.
Poor Minghua, they kidnap Kei again and ruin her plans to go out with him.
Today we were introduced to the US scientist in charge of the research of Animas, William and the anima he created, Rhino is so charming, she has a friendly and very curious personality, with many questions in her head. Personally, William seems a bit suspicious, but maybe it's just his face that causes little confidence, but with Rhino I loved her personality, although her way of looking at the war makes me feel a bit uneasy.
William created animas drones capable of fulfilling functions similar to the original animas, but even so Gripen makes it clear that they will not be of much help at the time of combat.
Lunchtime was the best, Rhino invited lunch and she did not stop at all, besides seeing Gripen drooling with hunger made me laugh a lot. Gripen eating pizza is so fuckin cute, her face of happiness when she sees that piece of pizza is so cute.
Kei tells Rhino about his two companions at the base, it's funny that Kei has identified Phantom and Eagle in that way.
Rhino mentioned something interesting about Russia, in that country there are 4 Animas as well as Japan, I would love to meet them in the future.
William proposes to Kei to use a simulator to gather information, but Kei ended up failing in all his attempts, but then William asks Gripen to try and the little girl manages to win in the simulator and William can not believe it, but in his astonishment the man gets hysterical to know why Gripen achieved that result, but Yashirodoori enters and takes Gripen with him to retire.
Apparently William does not see the Animas as Kei sees them and that is why the United States only created a single anima.
Things do not seem to be good in the next episode, I hope nothing serious happens.
Mar 7, 2019 1:30 PM
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Oh new girl appears and it's the F18 Rhino ......ya know that Brawler UAV almost look like this
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Mar 7, 2019 4:20 PM
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So it looks like Haruka & this new guy, William Shankle have very different vision of Animas : I quite understand why Eagle considers him as her Father. Also the new girl, Rhino seemed pretty interesting, she could be more important later on ! But I doubt she will have such a large screen time

Ah and I appreciated watching an hunGripen, especially when she ate pizzas haha. Rhino appeared to me as a good living person, looking for friends (I mean, when she seemed so surprised and excited to notice Kei was a regular human able to pilot a Daughter). It would not be surprised that she feels lonely if her creator sees her as a simple machine. Meh, I don't really appreciate him for now.
Mar 7, 2019 5:50 PM

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Damn Rhino is cute af

Also it seems weird that the US is last in anima tech even though in real life they're always ahead in military technology, but whatever. I would like to see a Raptor-chan though...


What's the difference?
Mar 7, 2019 6:27 PM

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I thought that this show is a variation of "Strike Witches" things. But the show shows more serious aspect sometimes. The anime staffs may be badly redering the original plot.
Mar 7, 2019 7:12 PM

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Rhino finally makes her appearance. The two scientist doesn't seem to always agree but they need to work together nonetheless. Got a laugh when Phantom and Eagle sneezed when Kei is talking about them.

I'm curious how animas are made? Are they modified humans? Hoping to see the Russian anima/daughters soon.

Mar 7, 2019 10:52 PM

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Xi is...hope? Is Gripen going to convert to the Xi?

"I have a feeling that if I don't hurry, you're going to run off again." Poor Minghua...

"I have plans!"
"So do we, now get your ass in the car." Poor Poor Minghua...

Well Rhino is a lively one. I'd like to see her interact with Eagle...

They're going to try to use Brawlers to combat the Xi...question is can it distinct friend from foe?

5 whole Pizzas? Damn! Don't you only need one?

Rhino asking some rather scary questions...

Oh? This is new...We see a whole bunch of MMORPGs in anime, but this is the first time I've seen a Turn-Based Strategy game in one...

Oh, Gripen made the civilians run. Kei tried to fight against the Xi but always failed.

A pretty interesting episode concerning what defines an Anima. Haruka is a good man to treat them as rational beings rather than machines.
Mar 8, 2019 4:12 AM

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I think this might be the first time Ming Hua saw Gripen? Might be a problem when Kei returns home. Ming get jealous seeing Kei go into a car with a girl. xD

Also I'm wondering if Kei get's paid for this part time pilot job?
Mar 8, 2019 5:53 AM
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Oh! Another anima. I like Rhyno's design. I found that simulation program interesting.
Mar 8, 2019 7:25 AM

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Gripin eating pizza cute moment! :)

Rhyno's debut is cool.

Got see more cool build-up stuff.
Mar 8, 2019 10:12 AM

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Felt like the show suddenly became deep and I dunno whether that's a good thing or a bad thing...

Mar 8, 2019 1:21 PM

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Oh, come on... I mean, it was still a good episode, but why use a title like this when it's only mentioned before the OP and not once in the rest of the episode?
Mar 9, 2019 7:04 AM
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Rhino's seiyuu? I am sure I heard it before
Mar 9, 2019 7:28 AM

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LOLZ at this episode...i remember that game App PLAGUE!
3/5.


Mar 14, 2019 5:32 AM

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Timz0r said:
So uh, even more airplane waifu's to choose from? I'm not complaining. Rhino might be also a cute airplane waifu.

Anyway, did anyone else got reminded about the game Plague Inc. with that simulation Kei (and later Gripen) was playing? :-P


Yup, first thought that crossed my mind. "So, we just need to move to remote areas or locations in the world in order to survive huh?"
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Mar 14, 2019 5:34 AM

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This episode was quite nice in terms of development with regards with information. I think that the Anima and the Humans have different approach with regards to human survival.
“What do you do when there is an evil you cannot defeat by just means? Do you stain your hands with evil to destroy evil? Or do you remain steadfastly just and righteous even if it means surrendering to evil?”
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Mar 14, 2019 6:06 PM

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Did anyone notice the terrible English in the description of the simulation? I wonder if it was done with Google translate. I also find it very hard to believe that Kei would be allowed to pilot jets and work with the military without at least basic training, unless he has and the anime skipped that part.
Mar 14, 2019 10:26 PM

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Meh, only fictions would let a teenager piloting a fighter jet without even having the minimum requirements.
Mar 15, 2019 3:02 PM

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I also find it very hard to believe that Kei would be allowed to pilot jets and work with the military without at least basic training, unless he has and the anime skipped that part.

Well, he was mainly asked to help due to his unique positive influence on Gripen's performance. I could swear we were shown him flying a small airplane as well, though, so he has at least some skill, even if it's an entirely different kind of flying altogether.

edit: Found it, he mentions his flight experience in episode 2 after Gripen found the photo of him with his mother.
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I also find it very hard to believe that Kei would be allowed to pilot jets and work with the military without at least basic training, unless he has and the anime skipped that part.

Well, he was mainly asked to help due to his unique positive influence on Gripen's performance. I could swear we were shown him flying a small airplane as well, though, so he has at least some skill, even if it's an entirely different kind of flying altogether. I remember that being mentioned but this isn't a matter of whether or not he can fly a plane. He could be a veteran pilot with years of experience but that doesn't change the fact that he is still a civilian. I guess they are desperate though considering half the world is under attack. But then now that I think about it, there are many mecha anime where the protagonist is able to miraculously pilot a mecha and they induct him or her into the military without formal training so I guess I shouldn't be too surprised.
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Stealth46 said:
luinthoron said:

Well, he was mainly asked to help due to his unique positive influence on Gripen's performance. I could swear we were shown him flying a small airplane as well, though, so he has at least some skill, even if it's an entirely different kind of flying altogether.

I remember that being mentioned but this isn't a matter of whether or not he can fly a plane. He could be a veteran pilot with years of experience but that doesn't change the fact that he is still a civilian. I guess they are desperate though considering half the world is under attack. But then now that I think about it, there are many mecha anime where the protagonist is able to miraculously pilot a mecha and they induct him or her into the military without formal training so I guess I shouldn't be too surprised.

Well, his piloting skill here is less of a factor than simply the fact that Gripen is only able to function properly in his proximity. Not much they can do in this case other than simply ground Gripen as they initially planned, which would leave them with one less Anima/Daughter.
Mar 19, 2019 4:05 AM
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Interesting how more Animas are joining than 'advertised' on posters & op, and it's lightly evading harem tropes.
Johari's Window strikes again, but hopefully the philosophical & plot mysteries here get more coherent than what Caligula did. Promising ideas, along with unphysical layer, enemy not the real the enemy classic twist, and William vs Haruka debating Anima vs AI understanding.
Similarities with DITF continues to grow & that's actually quite fun to see play out.
Rhino's like a real chill friend, but with shades of a hidden psycho.
Gripen's intuition & memory becomes major mystery points after Kei's dream & the game.
Also Gripen x Pizza.
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Damn, another complex story surrounding how this Xi can exist in this world. Ofc, its happen with the existence of Anima too, because their appearance are against Xi will. The simulation that crazy american scientist feel to weak with the rule of 10 years civilization saved. Ofc, Gripen will do a preventive way to save as many human as possible, in the time being, rather attacking Xi's base. Because of what? Her feelings, her reason to live was to save humanity. The simulation failed to recognize that thing, and prolly that crazy scientist too. Such a serious tone, with only 3 lefts episode next. Even that unphysical layer in the beginning dont release much explanations on this episode. Ofc, with the meaning of Rhino smile in the end also mysterious.

The storyline takes its peak soon. Thats good referring how bland the 8 episodes before. Such a shame. This episode bring me another curiosity after previous failure. So lets see how its end.
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