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| THIS IS AN ANIME ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS THE MANGA BEYOND THIS EPISODE. ---------------------------------------- Damn, that Franklin and his monsters... Also, it looks like Marie's opponent isn't a pushover either those music abilities. At least they're making the antagonists in this series somewhat more credible. Too bad I don't feel much for the main story at the way it's going. Marie's probably a breakout character in this show now though imo. I also felt bad for that princess with getting involved in all of this. |
Stark700Mar 19, 2020 7:43 AM
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| I watch this weekly mainly because I’ve never dropped anything. Ever. But, it’s getting increasingly hard to watch an episode without being on my phone or going on twitter/FGO etc. It’s just not really holding my attention anymore. I find it pretty hard to care about the story these days. It seems like we’re missing so much information that was clearly vital to the LN story.... At least they’re making the antagonists credible in these fights. I went from now caring about Marie to her being one of my faves. Decent episode overall. Kinda funny to think the same studio that gave us Re:Zero also gave us this and Arifureta |
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| It was interesting hearing the real life backstories for Marie and Hugo. I feel sorry for both of them. :( |
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| Oh a couple of backstory, one was a down outta luck orchestra composer whom was currently engaging Marie Adler and the other was Marie Adler who real life was a mangaka who was suffering from mental block.....And a little girl whose family were dysfunctional and WTF was actually Hugo |
| Why backstories suddenly? I mean they surely have backstories, but why showing it now and for that characters? Like this show was not dragged and delayed enough. I kinda understood Conductor and Mangaka stories but that 'Hardships of Little French Knight Wannabe'... Was it drama or comedy? EDIT: I think I've got it. Author heard about 'Les Misérables' by Victor Hugo but never bothered to actually read the book. |
geptorMar 19, 2020 9:50 AM
| Why was Ray a robot when it came to knowing Hugo was on the other's side? He shows anger towards Franklin, but knowing that Hugo is on Franklin's side, he just accepts it? Wtf. I know they were only friends for a short period, but they had an understanding. Just feels like they should've added more than just say nothing at all, or just have a friend mention it. |
| The brief glimpses of two other countries in the backstory flashbacks were nice. They barely ever get a mention in the anime. Ellenwitch said: You are right. Ray is a robot masquerading as a human being. That's the way he rolls. How else would the audience figure out that he is the generic hero?Why was Ray a robot when it came to knowing Hugo was on the other's side? He shows anger towards Franklin, but knowing that Hugo is on Franklin's side, he just accepts it? Wtf. I know they were only friends for a short period, but they had an understanding. Just feels like they should've added more than just say nothing at all, or just have a friend mention it. |
Papopitoad said: Ellenwitch said: Why was Ray a robot when it came to knowing Hugo was on the other's side? He shows anger towards Franklin, but knowing that Hugo is on Franklin's side, he just accepts it? Wtf. I know they were only friends for a short period, but they had an understanding. Just feels like they should've added more than just say nothing at all, or just have a friend mention it. Maybe because he know hugo and Franklin in a same country lol He could've at least shown some form of disgust, or shock from Hugo working with someone he hates and is angry towards though. Even if they are part of the same country, Ray knows Hugo from the time they spent together, so he could've questioned why he was going along with all this, despite who Hugo is. |
Ellenwitch said: Franklin is a designated villain, and the audience is supposed to treat him as a villain. Hugo is not. It is a way to manipulate the feelings of the viewers. Makes no sense in-universe, of course.He could've at least shown some form of disgust, or shock from Hugo working with someone he hates and is angry towards though. Even if they are part of the same country, Ray knows Hugo from the time they spent together, so he could've questioned why he was going along with all this, despite who Hugo is. |
TheDeedsOfMen said: Ellenwitch said: Franklin is a designated villain, and the audience is supposed to treat him as a villain. Hugo is not. It is a way to manipulate the feelings of the viewers. Makes no sense in-universe, of course.He could've at least shown some form of disgust, or shock from Hugo working with someone he hates and is angry towards though. Even if they are part of the same country, Ray knows Hugo from the time they spent together, so he could've questioned why he was going along with all this, despite who Hugo is. Which is more reason to why I felt Ray should've had more of a reaction. Not along the lines of hate of the same level as he does towards Franklin, or in general. But at least something. He didn't even question why he's working with such a villain. Just accepted it and moved on. He could've at least questioned it. |
| Franklin called him Dog-Ears was a mistake because now MC will go Badass Mode and kick HIS ass LIKE A BITCH 6/10 |
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| Eh we all knew Hugo was on the enemy side as it was heavily hinted..at least he let Ray through without much problem. I smell some backstabbing coming to Franklin. It was cool to get some backstories but music guy was completely irrelevant lol. |
| Im not sure how they can wrap this up in the time left. So much story seems possible! |
 To have you, Id give a billion lives A-Chan best girl |
| Marie Adler, once a NPC facade to Ray, is now one of the last hopes with her true self being a Superior Killers to lay off Dr. Franklin's lackeys in the city. But instead of following that path, we get to their backstories instead. Marie being a mangaka and the King of Orchestras being a French Knight, entering Infinite Dendrogram for their own purposes...yea, the genericness rears its own ugly head. Even more than their Embryos, their job skill comes from the desires of their hearts, which becomes an in-game power...? Take that as you will. On the issue of Hugo, it's clear that he's in cahoots with Franklin, even though it was hinted slowly with build-up. The dysfunctional backstory of a family disjointed, and the uncanniness of it all. The same with Marie is the similar effect of Hugo...just what does this game offer to them that reaps benefits? Ray at this point is just being a robotic parrot (or more effectively a guide) to everything he sees, and he lives his actions dictated by others, which does not do his character well in the storyboard department, of which the damage has been done. Now comes the inevitable as Dog-Ears Ray takes on Franklin, still feels they have "plot" to play through rather than taking it seriously. |
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HeroVladimir93 said: This episode didn't really advance the main story that much but it did deliver some backstories on the supporting characters. It's easy to see why the characters would use the game either as an escape from their problems, an opportunity to correct past mistakes or an opportunity to live as their idealized self. It might seem cheap, but hey, that's the power of escapism for you. Also, is Hugo a crossplayer? Wow. I had no idea. No problem with that, it's just that it came out of nowhere. Still, I have a bit of trouble accepting Franklin's obsession with Ray. What does he want from Ray? Why is he so interested in him? The show didn't do a good job at developing this particular relationship, but future episodes could change that. All in all, this episode was an improvement over the previous one and I can't wait to see what happens next. Hopefully you'll get what Ray did to annoy Franklin in the next ep,he did something wayyyy back in the beginning to upset Franklins plans,and it was hinted at in this episode. |
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| hey cool! Marie Adler is a bit pretty badass huh! 4/5. |
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Papopitoad said: Notifications said: In the first episode i felt like i was going to be able to relate to ray but then he kinda just became a generic wannabe hero. Also i didnt know those were 13 npcs, i thought those were actual players wth. He isn't wannabe hero, he just do what any human would do, save people when they in danger They aren't NPC they are control AI, each of them has 1 role in a game system The Cat Cherise guid the newbie The guy with Wing create boss monster Even the time Acceleration in game is made by A.I has a time control ability Being controlled by AI doesn't mean they aren't NPC, the definition still apply. |
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Papopitoad said: They are CONTROL AI, not being controlled by AI Don't want to spoil but 2 of them actually are a player in game Please use the spoiler tag if what you are saying wasn't showed yet. Also, if you don't mind (and doing what I suggested), could you explain what are those "Control AI"? Because I can't get what are the differences you are pointing out between a NPC with AI and them. |
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| I wonder if they could make background stories even more boring and dull, but I doubt that was physically possible. I wish I didn't have a "watch it till the end no matter how bad it is" attitude. |
| So Hugo is a helpless young girl irl huh, that was surprising. Also Hugo and Rook's conversation made me think that what if Rook is Hugo's older sister lol. |
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| Interesting Backstories. I guess they wanted to explain and introduce some characters and why they end up playing the game. Tho... never expected Hugo to be a Trap... and a upper class girl in RL at that... ___ ___ ___ And it is true that there's a lot of ppls that decide to focus in playing games to escape from reality, especially if this VR thing ever turns real. Personally I would done the same and just play in a game at all time, lol. Cause RL sucks a lot ATM... just look at the news, shits everywhere everyday. ___ ___ ___ Also, I laugh every time Holmes introduce himself... "PIMP", LUUUUUL Seriously, which Dev decide to put that class into the game? |
| Nothing Written Here But Us Anime Bunnies *boing boing boing* |
| Wow. Hugo is actually a girl. |
| Looks like the episode was really rushed eventhough there is more information about the characters. Hugo being a girl is probably the most curious revelation of the episode. |
| All weebs creatures of the galaxy, hear this message. Those of you who listen will not be struck by western animation. You will no longer know hunger, nor pain. Your Anime have come to lead you now. Our strength shall serve as a luminous sun toward which all intelligence may blossom. And the impervious shelter beneath which you will prosper. However, for those who refuse our offer and cling to their western animation ways… For you, there will be great wrath. |
| Got 3 background story, with 2 of them related for main story development. Surprising how Marie and Hugo chars on game completely different in the real life. They got separated motives, some shit bad fate happen on their life, and ofc a game will be the best placed to dump all of your problem with a blurred non-existent hope. How ironic. How tragic. More half duration of this episode just to explain the player reason entering Dendogram, which is somehow unnecessary for me. I mean, why your explain it just now? Is that any excuse to do that? Whatever, i dont enjoy this since the beginning. I don't even get along with Marie power and her battle too. It just gone too sudden win, and not explain much how her power worked out. This series really focusing its detail on player back story, then, ugh. Lets see how Ray battle satisfy my boredom on this show. |
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| I don’t really know about this one. I found all the flashbacks to just kinda be annoying and put in randomly and I don’t feel any stakes when it comes to Franklin trying to start a war. But, let’s see where this goes |
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| Quite a lot of backstories this episode but they were kind of boring as they don't really explain why they fight for certain things in-game |
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| So far this is pretty boring. It all feels generic. But Marie's character is certainly interesting! |
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| Since he used his 2 main attacks I wonder what will happen next episode, will he beat him and finally become the most generic MC or lose and have some development... |
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