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Jan 31, 2019 6:23 AM
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Lol, that Eagle girl is fun to watch. I find her more entertaining than Gripen considering how outgoing she is towards others. I see a jealous Minghua there.

On the the other hand, we also got more aerial combat featuring the main characters yet again. Kinda feels like Gripen is having more anxiety since that event from the previous episode.

I see they threw in some dramatic music to make the battle flow. Kinda catchy though.


Jan 31, 2019 7:26 AM
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Eagle girl has come.
Jan 31, 2019 9:09 AM
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This episode was actually fun.

Also, will we see those three girls in school with MC and his childhood friend ? Oh man, this setting is like made for that.
Jan 31, 2019 9:50 AM
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Finally, after the disastrous flight on the previous episode, we get to see Gripen enjoy her moment of glory in an amazing action sequence. Even Kei joins in on the action and Gripen understands that Kei's presence on her Daughter allows her to fly properly. Sure, it might come off as cliché to have the lead characters share a spiritual connection that allows them to save the day, but that concept can be accepted and enjoyed by viewers as long as it's done right. It's all about the execution. Once again, Minghua gets the short end of the stick, as her date with Kei gets cut short and she has to deal with Eagle's quirky attitude, albeit briefly. So far, the show has only delivered proper screen-time and development to Kei and Gripen, and maybe it's time that the supporting characters get their own chance to shine. The episode ends with Kei experiencing some kind of vision that is only possible for Anima, implying that Kei might prove crucial in the war effort. Girly Air Force is definitely one of the better shows for this season and I'm looking forward to see what happens next.
Jan 31, 2019 10:36 AM
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Well it seems there is some development tho nothing to great.
As usually the drama was forced and i am starting to wonder why i am still watching this.
I was pretty much here fir the aircraft but it's clear that those aren't the focus of this anime despite being done pretty well.
Jan 31, 2019 10:46 AM
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Ya know in the ending it shows eagle wearing sandals , but in the actual anime she is wearing boots. So finally Gripen can now kick some Xi's ass, but she need Kei to be on her side in can can be called a link like that in Darling in the Franxx .
Jan 31, 2019 12:21 PM
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Gripen manages to fly without losing consciousness thanks to Kei, who is flying next to her.
Kei learns that Gripen will be disarmed and he runs immediately to avoid it.
Kei finds little Gripen in her hiding place and he proposes that they run away, but the attack alert sounds, the Xi launch a fleet of fighters to attack and Eagle is overwhelmed by the number of enemies, Gripen decides to go to the attack, but if she goes out alone she will crash, so Kei decides to go with her even though this means great damage to his body. In the end Gripen and Kei manage to work as a team and can drive without problems, thus eliminating all the Xi.
In the next episode, the third Anima girl will appear, I wonder how she will be?
Jan 31, 2019 12:32 PM
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The first segment and the comedy with the exaggerated faces was really good, Eagle was fun as well xD

Pretty much the most entertaining and emotional episode so far.

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Jan 31, 2019 1:02 PM
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Hmm Eagle's attitude sure is a contrast to Gripen's. Minghua's expression on seeing Eagle and Kei though was scary. Kei's idea sure was daring though but indicative of the bond that he has forged with Gripen. Hmm so the Xi's first force was a decoy while a second force advanced under cover to hit the base. Kei trying to support Gripen by taking over control while she stabilised the link sure made for a tense moment. Though she joined the battle either late Gripen's entrance sure was dramatic. The insert song was also pretty good as well. An excellent ep that did well in not just introducing Eagle but also in showing the efforts that Gripen and Kei's bond had on solving her personal struggle. With this i think the dynamics of the story has changed.
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Jan 31, 2019 1:25 PM

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Kei sure was pulling some G's right there.

Iether way, Gripen is cute for sure. But Eagle is also very waifu worthy imo. I think Eagle is my favorite now.
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Jan 31, 2019 2:13 PM

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Eagle is pretty funny XD

We also got more aerial combat featuring this week.

Next Week it's Plantom's turn to debut.
Jan 31, 2019 3:18 PM

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If there is any merit to this show, it's that Eagle's come onboard and what a hell of a show she's put to exterminate the Xi.

But for the defective Gripen, all is but in the wall. Even at the expense of trying to play hero, Kei moves along with her (effectively FranXX style). Which means...Kei and Gripen are a (forced) team now, and hopefully no romance is involved.

And of course, more air combat and forced drama as well.

Barbie 03 Phantom debuting next week, hope to see more.
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Jan 31, 2019 6:24 PM

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My favorite girl is finally here. She sure is super energetic and cute. I find annoying is Kei just running and leaving Minghua again to go to Gripen. Is this a running gag.

As expected in the OP, Kei needs to be with Gripen for her to fight properly, The G's are too harsh for a human to take but he pulled some nice moves. The action was great. The fat guy is a nice person letting Kei escape with Gripen to avoid beiing taken. He's a good guy despite his looks.

And finally, and lastly, we'll see Phantom next episode. Trio will be complete. But according to an info from the LN, There's two more girls. But I don't think we'll see them in the series.

Forgot to say the action scenes were amazing and engrish soundtrack is amazing as well. Would love to get the full song.
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Jan 31, 2019 6:47 PM

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fun episode liking the new genki girl HUGS


i found the music charming in the theme it usually goes for but the song when they started to fight was good then the lyrics kicked in and shit was great
Jan 31, 2019 7:25 PM

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Is it safe to assume that Kei is half Xi?
Jan 31, 2019 7:35 PM

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Too bad Eagle was pushed into the background as this episode progressed and gave that annoying shitty bastard Kei another spotlight. This was supposed to be a 'girly air force' and not an 'obnoxious bratty shitty bastard force'. They give him too much platform and it sickens me.
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Jan 31, 2019 7:45 PM

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An expected moment happened : both Kei & Gripen discovered they could / had to fly together. Although it sadly skipped Eagle's introduction but as I noticed on the next ep trailer, she should get more attention.

Nevertheless, I just hope Phantom's introduction won't be too quick, more like a "last minute screentime" so that she gains her own proper introduction.
Jan 31, 2019 11:23 PM

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Spent everyday shooting down Xi...that means Eagle must be good...

I don't know about you guys, but I love chibi skits.

"You probably snuck in so that you can take Gripen away, right?" God damn it Haruka knows everything.

The anima manually control their missiles right? That puts them on another level compared to humans.

They're gonna use the expressway as a runway for Gripen? LOL!

Geez, Kei must have been struggling just to keep his composure with Gripen's flying. Now that's what I call fast-paced!

Haruka smokes in hospitals!

Liked the music and the action this episode. Also, that OP theme is a banger. And looks like we're meeting Phantom next episode! Yay!
Jan 31, 2019 11:55 PM
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Much better action this episode.

Kei continues to be incredibly generic as a character, with plot developments that can be seen from high orbit, but it's still a fun watch.
Feb 1, 2019 1:34 AM
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Action scenes were so amazing this episode
Feb 1, 2019 4:45 AM

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Not much to say, except glad I gave this anime a chance.

The air battle against the giant Xi was totally badass.

Feb 1, 2019 11:13 AM

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OMG this was a great episode.. the fight was amazing and the music during the battle was awesome

Feb 1, 2019 2:11 PM

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Anyone know the name of the insert song during the battle?

Feb 2, 2019 2:36 AM

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airfoilfan87 said:
Liddo-kun said:
Anyone know the name of the insert song during the battle?



Awake from the deep...


Thanks for that. Will remember this song as the time when.. while dodging laser fire, they totally raked the midsection of a giant spaceship with a machine gun. Amazing what Gripen can do when she's not falling asleep.
Feb 2, 2019 6:10 AM
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A strong episode. Nice action. This how it should be. The BGM was great. Anyone know the song?
Feb 3, 2019 1:56 AM

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This episode was actually kind of entertaining, and they also have a kind of catchy song while in battle.
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Feb 3, 2019 11:10 PM

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Eagle has an attitude of a kid but has a body of an ero adult!
i liked the OST when they are dog fighting against the Xi...
4/5.
looks like next ep would introduce the 3rd girl!


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this ep still did not impresses me it's still bullshit!
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Feb 4, 2019 11:38 AM

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Eagle is too loud. I can't stand characters like her for some reason.

So Gripen and Kei is basically Zero Two and Hiro.
Feb 6, 2019 11:45 AM

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This newcomer Eagle is more like a pathetic son of a b*tch to me and her voice is just effing loud
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Phantom on next episode, great. Kei can control and fly together with Gripen? No surprised, but his body damaged. Can he survived? Ofc, he can. Eagle with a kid personality? Good! So, it seems theory by people here referring that Gripen maybe had a Kei's mother awareness maybe right. Still need more episode to explain everything. So far, the battle feels good for me. Ofc, they win over that huge army. What else?
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