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| THIS IS AN ANIME ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS THE MANGA BEYOND THIS EPISODE. ---------------------------------------- Good training of gun shooting/exercise/mental preparations as standard like I read in army magazines. Mature lady Claudia teases Zwei anyone know why he have reaction to her hand? Ein kills. Good episode and like it so far. The mature lady  Some Ein killing. All think guns well done? Have more info and found this (I think is 100% match): http://www.remington.com/products/firearms/custom_shop/40-x/model_40-XS_tactical_rifle_system.asp  Mod edit: Fixing title again. >.> |
asandariApr 11, 2009 11:49 AM
| It wasn't as intriguing as the first episode and quite a sudden change of pace. Not a great episode to watch Raw when there's this much dialog. Hiroshi Morioka did a good job with his direction and storyboarding even with all the bizarre angles and camera motions used. The music is just as awesome as it was in episode one especially in the training sequences. |
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ShadowAlex said: It wasn't as intriguing as the first episode and quite a sudden change of pace. Not a great episode to watch Raw when there's this much dialog. Hiroshi Morioka did a good job with his direction and storyboarding even with all the bizarre angles and camera motions used. The music is just as awesome as it was in episode one especially in the training sequences. The music make me O_O with ^O^ (jaw drop) |
| Yeah, training montage! The indoctrination into Inferno has begun. Nice episode -- a change of pace, but still nice (and, of course, essential to any burgeoning assassin's story). Now let's get the story moving and make some fantastic kills. <3 |
| Even though the story barely moved, I still liked this episode a lot. The training session along with the great music score, were simply great! |
| Don't liek it. |
| The plot didn't even moved, well at least we have information about what 'Inferno' is now, You can think of it as a terrorism organization, the most powerfull one among the mafias and gangs that use as weapons such assasins as is Phantom/Ein. So a bit of Zwein has been revealed, the blue haired guy in the bath didn't knew that Zwei is alive since he asked for the dead bodies and the big titted woman told him that he was dead. Seems that he was a reporter, obviusly he witnessed an assasination and "Scythe Master" (Whatever the fuck name... is so ridiculous) saw his potential, therefore instead of killing him he took him to train as an assasin. I tought Ein was going to rape Zwein almost in the end of episode. Seems that in the next one we r going to have some Tititouch lolol (prewiew). The opening somewhat reminds me of James Bond lol, dunno why. Phantom still haven't catched my eye, i hope it doesn't get more predictable than it already is. But i must admit that this episode was interesting, the next one seems like the story is actually going to move. |
Tamaki-san said: The plot didn't even moved, well at least we have information about what 'Inferno' is now, You can think of it as a terrorism organization, the most powerfull one among the mafias and gangs that use as weapons such assasins as is Phantom/Ein. So a bit of Zwein has been revealed, the blue haired guy in the bath didn't knew that Zwei is alive since he asked for the dead bodies and the big titted woman told him that he was dead. Seems that he was a reporter, obviusly he witnessed an assasination and "Scythe Master" (Whatever the fuck name... is so ridiculous) saw his potential, therefore instead of killing him he took him to train him as an assasin. I tought Ein was going to rape Zwein almost in the end of episode. Seems that in the next one we r going to have some Tititouch lolol (prewiew). The opening somewhat reminds me of James Bond lol, dunno why. Phantom still haven't catched my eye, i hope it doesn't get more predictable than it already is. But i must admit that this episode was interesting, the next one seems like the story is actually going to move. I wonder what will happen if Dr Scythe rebels against inferno? He is only to make phantom assassins.....yes? |
japanme32 said: I wonder what will happen if Dr Scythe rebels against inferno? He is only to make phantom assassins.....yes? My prediction is that Ein and Zwein will realize later that they don't wanna kill people anymore and in order to do that they must stop Inferno from whatever they are doing. So they form an empire along with Yagami Light and use the time machine to go back in time and steal the hiroshima nuke bomb and use it against them to explode the shit out. No... seriuly talking i don't wanna conclude anything yet since Phantom has good potential. |
MikiyoApr 11, 2009 4:30 AM
Tamaki-san said: japanme32 said: I wonder what will happen if Dr Scythe rebels against inferno? He is only to make phantom assassins.....yes? My prediction is that Ein and Zwein will realize later that they don't wanna kill people anymore and in order to do that they must stop Inferno from whatever they are doing. So they form an empire along with Yagami Light and use the time machine to go back in time and steal the hiroshima nuke bomb and use it against them to explode the shit out. No... seriuly talking i don't wanna conclude anything yet since Phantom has good potential. I think inferno must be killed for Ein and Zwei to be free. That yes. |
japanme32 said: I think inferno must be killed for Ein and Zwei to be free. That yes. Free? By that time they'll have killed way too many people to be allowed "freedom". That is an ending I don't want to see. Both of them dieing (or at least one of them - Ein) is a much more plausible scenario. |
Arcanus said: japanme32 said: I think inferno must be killed for Ein and Zwei to be free. That yes. Free? By that time they'll have killed way too many people to be allowed "freedom". That is an ending I don't want to see. Both of them dieing (or at least one of them - Ein) is a much more plausible scenario. If love develops of Zwei & Ein maybe something might happen. |
| I liked the pace and feel of this episode, I'll probably keep watching this show. I'm starting to like Ein and Zwei, although Zwei's character design is horribly boring :( |
Tamaki-san said: So a bit of Zwein has been revealed, the blue haired guy in the bath didn't knew that Zwei is alive since he asked for the dead bodies and the big titted woman told him that he was dead. Seems that he was a reporter, obviusly he witnessed an assasination and "Scythe Master" (Whatever the fuck name... is so ridiculous) saw his potential, therefore instead of killing him he took him to train as an assasin. Slowish episode but still not bad. |
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| I really liked the pacing of the training. Top animation quality and interesting background. Ein is so freaking hot tho, I would watch this show for her alone tbh O_o |
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| Good.A lot of improvement.The score is getting higher for me. |
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| yeah it was a drastic change of pace it actually felt stagnant to me but it had its bright spots i just hope it picks up pace in the following turn |
| ~May you continue being the Messiah.... |
| I liked it a lot. inode said: yeah it was a drastic change of pace it actually felt stagnant to me but it had its bright spots i just hope it picks up pace in the following turn I think an episode like this was necessary, to show that he spent such a long time training and also to convey his thoughts, how his attitude changed to working so hard so that he doesn't have the time to think too much. And going through the steps of learning how to shoot a gun, he's never even held one before let alone killing someone. a great episode imo |
| A good episode, good enough to keep me entertained. I'm more interested in the next episode though, from what I can gather from the preview there is going to be some sexin' XD |
 'People die when they are killed'- Fate/stay night. The world just keeps getting more and more intelligent. |
Kayro said: Even though the story barely moved, I still liked this episode a lot. The training session along with the great music score, were simply great! |
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| It may have been a slower pace from the first episode but I think it was still great. Yes it was filled with a lot of dialog but to me this episode gives the feel of a epic assassin flick rather than a balls out shoot em' up. We have been given insight into what "inferno" is. The further development of Ein and Zwei as the puppets of an assassin "breeding" program was dark and quite well played out in this episode. Can't wait till the next episode. |
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| Liked the episode ;). Music is good and it withs to show. I laughed when that mature lady said "you are not slaves"...yeah right!For my opinion, that is the correct word to describe phantom xD. Waiting for baddass rebellion against inferno ;) |
Arcanus said: japanme32 said: I think inferno must be killed for Ein and Zwei to be free. That yes. Free? By that time they'll have killed way too many people to be allowed "freedom". That is an ending I don't want to see. Both of them dieing (or at least one of them - Ein) is a much more plausible scenario. Haha. Moral high ground, much? Also, gaining "freedom" does not have to be independent of death (and often isn't in stories dealing with assassins). |
chicanerousApr 11, 2009 2:11 PM
| Judging from the atmosphere of the story so far (and episode 3's preview) Ein and Zwei will become emotionally attached since they will become supporters of each other in their future combined missions that we get a hint of in episode 1. It may be too early to say, but this "Freedom" that has been spoken about can come in two forms, A radical uprising against Inferno -or- A tragic ending in which both commit suicide together |
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| I was bored out of my mind watching this. I pretty much fell asleep. I'm beginning to doubt whatever it was I found interesting in the first episode. |
| This slow, methodical pace really isn't bad. This episode kinda reminds me of the early episodes of Black Lagoon in how Rock was just learning the ropes and still wasn't really adjusted to a life outside the law, and find himself preaching to his "instructor" (Revy, on the Nazi sub on BL, Ein late at night here). But both those women have been indoctorined into the life so much they don't really believe in anything outside of it. Revy never really saw things any different by the end of the series in BL (in the anime, I haven't read the manga), I wonder if Ein will, though. |
chicanerous said: Arcanus said: japanme32 said: I think inferno must be killed for Ein and Zwei to be free. That yes. Free? By that time they'll have killed way too many people to be allowed "freedom". That is an ending I don't want to see. Both of them dieing (or at least one of them - Ein) is a much more plausible scenario. Haha. Moral high ground, much? Also, gaining "freedom" does not have to be independent of death (and often isn't in stories dealing with assassins). Will love make freedom happen. Can love happen between Zwei and Ein? Some hints I see in this episode but not know if it will happen. |
| All the info given in this episode were pretty much confirmation of what most of us had infer from the first episode. Slow but it was nice to sit through it while eating dinner since I didn't have to look up much. :3 |
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| the girl is hot! the boy is hot! I wonder what's the preview all about? its hot! |
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noteDhero said: I was bored out of my mind watching this. I pretty much fell asleep. I'm beginning to doubt whatever it was I found interesting in the first episode. *nods* same for me xD I think I won't be watching this show anymore o; |
| We're all insane |
| I'm definitely going to keep watching this show but I'm not all that impressed. I still feel next to no empathy for these characters. I assume that they'll eventually start showing some emotion which will make them more interesting but in the mean time they are boring. I understand Ein being an emotionless rock but Zwei? So quickly? To me, the most important aspect of any story are the characters, at the moment these characters are flat, though I still have hope that they will gain some depth before too long. |
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| Hmm ... liked this more than the first episode. But still a little confused about this serie.... |
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| I agree with most of you about not much going on int his episode. If the director couldn't move in with the story, how about we know more about the characters in the anime? It wasn't as good as the first episode indeed but I'll keep watching. |
| I liked the episode, but I don't like where this show is going. Seems so cliché. Guy gets into assassination organization, he kills A LOT of people, gets in love with his "teacher", and than one out of 2 possible scenarios: 1. They destroy inferno because they realize they were doing the wrong thing all along. 2. They destroy inferno because they realize they were doing the wrong thing all along, and after that they both die tragic and romantic death. I REALLY want to see something more from this show, because it has potential, but seriously, it just doesn't feel like it's going to be any different from every other show with this kind of plot. |
| I loved the episode... I was boring at some points and Ein isn't as moe when she talks to mutchs. But it was still very good! I think Zwei is gonna esqape and fight Inferno for another organisation. |
| "Never imagine yourself not to be otherwise than what it might appear to others that what you were or might have been was not otherwise than what you had been would have appeared to them to be otherwise" |
| I haven't seen the OVA version yet, but so far I'm liking this series. It really intrigues me for some reason. looking forward to the next episode |
"It's because you exist.. That I'm here right now.."  |
| not as good as the first episode but i still enjoyed it |
| it was ok, but im going to keep watching more episodes before I decide to drop it or anything.. |
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| Ill continue to watch, still not feeling much for the characters though. I hope Zwei realises who he is, rather than becoming an empty doll to kill. |
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| bored. spent a whole episode just shooting bricks. cmon, that was a waste of time. could have put that in half an episode. |
| I'm loving the show! Then again, I'm kind of a fangirl for this type of genre. |
Lieila said: Pretty good. Looking forward for the next ep. I love Zwei's eyes. :3 crazy_eights said: bored. spent a whole episode just shooting bricks. cmon, that was a waste of time. could have put that in half an episode. At least they show training but some find that boring. Me like it anyways. Me like also range shooting so brick shooting was fun to me. |
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| So far, I like it. The plot seems good, the animation is well done, I absolutely LOVE the music, and the characters are pretty good too. Ein is my favorite type of female character. However, I feel it should move a bit faster. I hope the third episode explains some things. |
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