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| THIS IS AN ANIME ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS THE MANGA BEYOND THIS EPISODE. ---------------------------------------- That was probably one of the better episodes of this series. Again, Revy is SO FUCKING COOL. The swordsman cutting the bullet in half was neat, although unrealistic. By far the best part was when whats-his-face got his hand cut off and then throw in the pool. That sure is someway to die. I couldn't stop laughing though (morbid ... I know). |
     "There is no such thing as God in this world." -Setsuna F. Seiei |
| Jumbo cutting the bullet in half was like -HOLYSHIT- Then you sit back and think about how unrealistic it is...but don't really care that much. They really make you hate that guy until the very end don't they... |
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| precisely, who cares if it can't be done in real life, anime isn't real life after all :D time for more badass Russians in the next ep! |
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| That was the best episode ever. Jumbo with that sword and cutting the bullet in half was so f*ckin' awesome. I love the heavy accents when they speak in English. Its great. Revy's always so badass. Poor girl...Yukio's sitting in a dangerous chair. |
| goddang yukio was so harsh towards rock |
| For an action show, Black Lagoon sure does have some heavy themes. I like that.. |
| "Yes, I have been deprived of emotion. But not completely. Whoever did it, botched the job." - Geralt of Rivia |
| Revy was on killing-mode: 'No one's getting out of here alive.' and that guy she threw through the door against the pillar should have warned the damn yakuza that they're gonna get it... they're hopeless, how did they even made it this far in the mob society?... and that blondie guy, he had to die >:) O_o so this is going to be a 7 episodes arc? that's unexpected, coming from a show that never had something that lasted more than 4... |
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| oh yeah and somebody call the mythbusters because we got a winner! the guy split the bullet in half! |
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| Wtf, they don't die even if you killed them. |
| That was a great episode - however i can only wish they incorporated Benny and Dutch more in this season, though i'm guessing they will either appear in the last two episodes (unlikely) or return in full form for series 3. I don't mind the lack of realism in this show, it's entertaining and can still present the side that get's me thinking as well. I couldn't stop smiling during that gun fight in the alley. I liked how that guy died too. Quality. |
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| This narrative is the reason why I think this is better than S1. If the last to episodes keep up to scratch, it might get a 9. |
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| The place were Rock is standing technically is Twilight... talk about a double edge sword.... |
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| Jumbo is really frickin' cool, and him and Revy together make one badass partnership |
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| I didn't like this arc too much until this episode. I'm actually really curious what Rock will choose to do. I thought it was about frickin' time Rock did something. ~Strike! |
| Such junk... |
| someone finally told rock off maybe now he'll get off his ass and do something |
"I am the bone of my sword, Steel is my body and Fire is my blood, I have created over a thousand blades, Unknown to Death, Nor known to Life, Have withstood pain to create many weapons, Yet, those hands will never hold anything, So as I pray, unlimited blade works" |
| did i just stumbled upon a spec of plot? could it really be plot or am i just imagining things? o.o well there was plot for about 1 minute and 30 seconds ... then it vanished :( |
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| What Yukio said to Rock, i agree. Rock is my favourite character from this series, and i have always been thinking that he hasn't moved in his mind at all. He wants to get away from the dark and dirty life, whilst also running away from his origin, he's truly fucked, he needs to choose or else it will keep him in a state quite like purgatory, no heaven, no hell. |
| Badass. :3 |
Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated.~ |
| I think Rock is alright where he's standing. He's more neutral than anything else. Even though he's in the underground business, he's more rational than your average thug and tries to see the good in people. Yukio was harsh towards him. I wanted to slap her shit silly. |
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| Things are getting even better. Blondie died slowly and painfully, just as I wished :D Revy even didnt want to kill him, he was unworthy of being killed by her. Dumbass, he thought that Revy would follow his rules, her kick was awesome! Also, she went completely berserk. I miss Benny and Dutch, I hope they will appear. And Rock finally did something, yay! Altrough his struggle was serious thing... I think he finally undestood Revy a little. |
| Estimated time of surviving for Chaka's guys in Roanapur : Short, very short. |
'Everything is impossible until proven possible.' - Me |
| Jumno and Revy Combo!!! Shit just got real. |
| Best episode in the series... simply fantastic. An action-packed first half with amazing moves and a second half with amazing dialogue and a shocking resolve, poor Yuki. I resume this episode with one word: STRIKE! |
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| No need for bowling puns, the episode provided tons. Except they didn't kill 300 guys. |
"Tonight, I sit in the eye of the storm. As fire boils around me, I press forward, winds and lightning lashing my wings. I am no match for what I face. Yet I will not back down, and though fear may place it's stranglehold on my heart, courage will see me through. With tears in my eyes, I hit full throttle. My engines become an inferno, and my weapons light up, awaiting my command. If I die tonight, I will do so fighting for everything I believe in."  |
| By far the best episode.. omfg Revy and Jumbo entrance was SO EPIC. This episode deserves a 10. |
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| Brilliant episode. Yukio's putting out there what Revy has been trying to say to Rock all this time. He has to stop living with one foot in the darkness and one in the light. It'll be great to see how Rock actually decides to go with this. |
| "Perhaps there is a universal, absolute truth. Perhaps it justifies every question. But that's beyond the reach of these small hands." Mamoru Oshii There is a cult of ignorance (...) nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that “my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge.” Isaac Asimov |
| Wow, that ending dialogue with Yukio and Rocky was so good. The dialogue was very insightful and thought-provoking. Does anyone know if that was from a real philosopher? Based off all their other references to real historical events, people, and things, I'm guessing it was based off a real philosopher. I can see why Yukio might hate Rocky but I thought there were stronger reasons to hate him than being jealous of being able to choose. Rocky making her into a victim of the environment minimizes the choice she made and life she was giving up. It's belittling. Secondly, her criticism that he was unable to choose is also a stronger reason to hate him. He can't make up his mind, that would piss off someone that made that choice and giving up that life. I'd probably rank being jealous as the lesser reason to hate Rocky. It's sad though, I was wishing they'd still be friends but I don't think that will happen. :( The contrast of Yukio in her old life and new life were really good. >.< What a dark theme though. On a lighter note, the part where that guy was trying to give up was so funny. "Give, give...- What you trying to give me baby? Give it to me already *bang*" xD Cept for the engrish accent it was pretty hot. xD And every time I saw Gin cut hands off I wince in my mind lol. @.@ Ouch? My hands. T.T |
yngtadpoleJan 30, 2012 12:37 AM
| That little fondler got his hands cut off; how fitting. |
| dat badass jumbo |
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Time to Live Forever Baby!!!!!!! Chaka got his hands cut off and let off to die in the pool. fucking deserve that bastard. and yeah Nuki has a point, while Rock seemingly choose to the underworld side. he still hasn't fully gone yet, just like what Revy said that it's been a year now and he has yet to kill or steal anything(same for Benny). i think she's just angry that a person like Rock who refuses to choose either side is is just being neutral, but she has to make a choose as soon as possible or else she and Gin will die. i cannot wait on how Balalaika will end this. will she off the hook them for the first time??? also did Revy's boosoms got bigger :D   lol at Revy "you wanna give it to me or not??" love Toyoguchi Megumi voice!!!!! she's hot too :) |
SomaHeirAug 10, 2012 3:49 PM
Revy said: Welcome to Hell's motel Oh God this episode was glorious with Revy showing why she is the two hands and a badass (even with that Engrish). |
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BrickBreak said: No need for bowling puns, the episode provided tons. Except they didn't kill 300 guys. There's a Sparta joke in there somewhere. |
| Revy was very cool in this episode and so was the swordsman. On the other hand that Yukio bitch is annoying, she sure is talking big for a little girl. It was hilarious how the heir can be kidnapped by a bunch of punks with baseball bats. If thats the best yakuza can do, then let the russians have fun. |
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| One of the best episodes they've done for sure. |
| This episode was too deep for me at the end o.o |
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| Ginji reminds me of Younger Toguro from Yu Yu Hakusho. The hairstyle, sunglasses, long olive coat, and large amounts of badassitude all are Toguro traits too. Just a thought... Awesome episode! Can't wait for this war to get real. Balalaika is easily my favorite character, so cunning and ruthless. |
| Chaka seems to be one of those guys that probably gets a boner from a gun fight. In the end he got what he deserved. |
| That inconsidered bitch Yukio who the fuck does she think just saved her useless ass? |
ibrahim2712 said: That inconsidered bitch Yukio who the fuck does she think just saved her useless ass? Hahahahaha true She did have a point about Rock being in the middle without really taking sides but I don't see why we have to put a label to everything and take sides in the first place. Every time he is acting according to his own morals and conscience. Yes he is avoiding to choose between his past and current lifestyle but he doesn't have to be either a bad or a good guy. No one is either anyway. Absoluteness is something unapproachable and that is for the best. But I can excuse her for just being jealous of his freedom to "choose". Anyways, Revy was awesome as always, Ginji was epic and Rock with the broom was really funny.Plus, I liked very much the flashback scene of Balalaika, how the shadows of the trees resembled her future scars... |
marywhistleyJul 15, 2013 4:02 PM
| What a massacre! |
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| how many recaps and redundant exposition could they squeeze in here? The previous 3 episodes were mostly plot/dialogue too (nothing wrong with that...) but this kept killing the momentum for me. "I had to take over the clan" "I had to take over the clan" "You had to take over the clan"... (or maybe it's the philosophy quotes, they often come off a little awkward even in the best of shows) |
BlackoutingDec 17, 2013 3:40 PM
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