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Oct 28, 2020 6:58 AM
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Raw is up.

One of my favorite characters Shirley got her spotlight this episode and we got to her testing that cool vechicle. She takes her work so seriously but I like how passionate she is about it. Got to see more of aerial combat against the usual enemies.

It's also great to see her and Francesca getting along so well.

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Oct 28, 2020 7:23 AM
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Well Shirley is still obsessed with speed nothing new there bit it's nice to see it again.
Lucinni helping was nice as well.

The Neuroi that attacked this time looked like a X-15 which is still the record holder for fastest aircraft if i am not mistaken.
Tho i also remember another rocket like aircraft that looked similar.
In short the episode was dedicated to speed.
Oct 28, 2020 9:31 AM
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Nice red bike, she's a cool aibou.
The plane version is even cooler lmao
I like the focus on Shirley and Francesca they are so cute
Oct 28, 2020 10:40 AM
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Shirley got 200 miles but crashed, so it doesn't count sadly.

Oh shit, they gonna represent my country Holland next episode. I wonder if that was Queen Maxima or the older queens of Holland.

Oct 28, 2020 10:56 AM
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It was way better than episode 3, the main plot was about Shirley trying to get her record back and Lucchini trying to help her dear friend, making some mistakes, but in the end their friendship ended up becoming stronger than it was.
Oct 28, 2020 11:14 AM
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Shirley and Lucchini have a beautiful friendship.

Shirley breaking that record like a boss. Too bad it will not be official.

Oct 28, 2020 11:34 AM
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Shirley really is matured. Even tho what Lucchini did really can make someone hate her. But, Shirley didn't and even forgave her for that.

And even tho this episode centered Shirley and Lucchini, i can't help but want to point out how much character Barkhorn have grown up. it feels like she's much softer and even go out to Lucchini and make her understand what she just done.

Lastly, when will we see Yoshika being badass again? Hoping that it doesn't take until final episode or i'm really gonna riot
Oct 28, 2020 11:35 AM
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Nice episode about Shirley and Lucchini. Too bad Shirley couldn't get that record official.
Oct 28, 2020 8:11 PM
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Is there subbed episode 4 released yet?
Oct 29, 2020 4:51 AM

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I've always enjoyed the dynamic friendship between Shirley and the adorable Lucchini, so having an episode focused on those two was very satisfying.

Shirley's skills at making her speed bike go even faster was great to watch, but the friendship between the two was tested when Lucchini modified Shirley's bike to make it faster without even telling her at all. The two argued before Lucchini stormed off, upset, but this was one of those rare moments we get to see Barkhorn being really nice and caring, as she did a great job of helping Lucchini to understand what she did wrong. It didn't take long for both Shirley and Lucchini to apologise to each other and for them to work together on making her bike better.

Their results showed during the Neuroi attack, as Shirley sacrificed her bike in order to save Lucchini from getting impaled by the Neuroi, before Shirley took the new unit from Lucchini and she solo'd the Neuroi with ease. I do love the scene at the end when Shirley and Lucchini hugged and smiled at each other. =3
Oct 29, 2020 5:31 AM
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It was cool to see Shirley and Luccini. Those two make a lovely couple. As usual Shirley is obsessed with speed and, to be honest, the bike with wings could have been a funny thing to see.

One of the things I loved the most was to see Barkhorn, who is often angry and stern trying to help Luccini. She showed there some empathy that we have seen before but that is not usually depicted (unless with Miyafuji).

I am looking forward to seeing Holland and to see if Miyafuji recovers the control over her power soon.
Oct 29, 2020 2:02 PM
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It was cool to see Shirley and Luccini. Those two make a lovely couple. As usual Shirley is obsessed with speed and, to be honest, the bike with wings could have been a funny thing to see.

One of the things I loved the most was to see Barkhorn, who is often angry and stern trying to help Luccini. She showed there some empathy that we have seen before but that is not usually depicted (unless with Miyafuji).

I am looking forward to seeing Holland and to see if Miyafuji recovers the control over her power soon.
Barkhorn took Mia's place so she has to step up some and make decisions for the well being of the whole 501st and not be selfish and unwavering like she was in previous seasons.
Oct 30, 2020 3:53 PM

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oh nice! Shirley is now the current fastest of them!
great bond between Lucchini & Shirley!
before the bike went fodder, it actually reached 200 mph!
5/5.


Nov 2, 2020 2:18 PM

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...Nice, next one's about Shirley. Never really got into her character, so I hope the next episode will build on her a lot more...


Yes.

But nice little bit with Barkhorn too. She's such a sweetie.

With that being said. Luccini stole the show this episode like it were pantsus.
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Nov 3, 2020 11:26 AM

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A good ending with the speedometer on Shirley's bike.

Yoshika giving her all in training but I do wonder couldn't she of at least stuck up a shield to stop the base being bombed (her being there assuming!) I was half expecting her to get the new model and it allow her to focus her powers. Perhaps we do need some jet propulsion striker units and stat.

The Neuroi clearly upgrading there tech and fast!
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Jan 6, 2021 6:13 PM
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Another pretty good relation scenes between Shirley and Lucchini. Its never change and never be bored no matter what by looking to their wholesomeness. Three seasons in as a whole, they both still adorable af. I even think that Shirley has been more mature and Lucchini has been less childish and annoying like some of the previous seasons. Even though the whole plot as the american speedter, Shirley was kinda old, and those little squabbling within the girls kinda too typical. At the end, the aspects of their nice bonding moments should be able to make the episode really reach the enjoyable mark, yeah, that 200 mphs at the end. Nice direction to pointed out those two girls characterization, and rest in peace, Rapid. I hope you be well at those water field.
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Jun 24, 2021 3:37 AM
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The friendship of Shirley and Lucchini is adorable. ^^

Nice. Rapid actually surprassed 200 mph.



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Aug 3, 2021 11:40 AM

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Sorry, Lucchini.. Love with you ended.. Now motorcycle is the new Charlie's partner.. ;P Just joking, of course..
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Dec 30, 2021 8:42 PM
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Lucchini is such a cutie. They should've speed tested that monstrosity she created. lol
Nov 16, 2023 5:29 AM

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This was such a great episode. Shirley & Lucchini are such a charming duo and I felt their camaraderie soar to new heights on this one. This made me realize how despite how different they are physically & mentally (especially physically...), both of them are playful & free spirited.

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