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VinnyLam said: I'm not trying to complain, but I wish this show would focus a little more on the mecha fights. It's turning into a teenage love drama. Cause that's what it is. The mecha is just part of the world. If you want mecha battles go watch Gundam. People need to realize this series is a character drama and has had a lot of development. That's what the plot is and it's been there since day one. |
| This episode was very underwhelming, at some point even cringe Wish the show actually focused on the story about klaxosaurs/the princess/how the world ended up in this state/the purpose of all that shit which "papa" is doing, this is what would make this anime great |
Hatsuyuki said: I feel like Ikuno's confesion came out of the blue, with no prior development that leads to it. It was just kinda thrown into our faces and we're just supposed to accept it. cmon bruh, it was implied so many times. -every time they showed her looking at ichigo staring the shit out of her, -her pairing with ichigo at the franxx and the frustration it didn't work out, -when 002 licked her neck and told her "i taste a secret", -the slap in the face of 9 alpha. a lot of shit was shown, but it doesn't matter really if ichigo won't go the yuri route anyways |
uninstallthegameMay 19, 2018 11:15 AM
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RemnantMemory said: lel, I feel pretty funny and pathetic about guys who say Mitsuru and Kokoro deserve it even tho the cucked boy is saying he want to congratulates them first. I guess if the wedding goes right, Futoshi gonna be the next Hachi, since obviously Hachi's also got NTR'd in the past. How about the baby tho? did they abort it, or Mitsuru fail to make the baby in the first place? xD Now, how do they adapt with the battle field. Since Mitsuru and Kokoro is partner and their memories is altered, I figure that will effect their formation, will they back to the old partner? or will they still put them in the same robot, increasing the chance for both of them remember again. hah, dem death flag. it's obvious that Drawing book will never completed, or the moment its complete, Zero two gonna gone. He did the most non-creepy thing by wishing them the best. A friend once told me; "Sometimes you have to love someone enough to let them go." These are one of those situations. Seriously what was he gonna do? Rape Kokoro? Kill Mitsuru? He has to respect their wishes, period. That's really the best you can do for yourself at times. As far as "the baby", yah. I severely doubt they would've missed that, especially given how there was constant surveillance. I think they'll maintain the same partner layout. I mean it has had proven results. Ikuno can function well with Futoshi and Mitsuru X Kokoro works far better for the former. I doubt they're concerned about their memories returning (though it has happened at least twice [Hiro and 02 and Nana]) Especially considering that an extreme event had to take place to bring one of those back. At worst they'll brainwash them again, there doesn't seem to be any mention of damage, otherwise. Not sure, somehow I feel they'll all survive, they've got a lot of mooks to possibly team up with. Though, as I have mentioned how will they rally them I dunno. But then again this is anime. It's a common occurrence to rally thousands to their deaths with little but a few vague sentences. VinnyLam said: I'm not trying to complain, but I wish this show would focus a little more on the mecha fights. It's turning into a teenage love drama. Also, this episode gave me a good idea of who the real antagonists are. I think we've past that point about 14 episodes ago. GundamSoul said: VinnyLam said: I'm not trying to complain, but I wish this show would focus a little more on the mecha fights. It's turning into a teenage love drama. Cause that's what it is. The mecha is just part of the world. If you want mecha battles go watch Gundam. People need to realize this series is a character drama and has had a lot of development. That's what the plot is and it's been there since day one. I'm writing a story with meches and spaceships. My biggest concern isn't really the mechas but how the characters will interact. The conflicts, politics and effect on people lives. It's pretty easy to make a cool mecha no one can beat, but how does a character carry on knowing he is constantly butchering countless souls? Does he feel remorse? why he continue? Does he have a choice? Is there an end goal or is he just trying to be the baddest mech pilot this side of Gundam? |
QWERTYFish25May 19, 2018 11:14 AM
| Expected either the men in black or the 9s were going to crash the wedding and they both showed up. At least Hachi cares enough to put in an appearance. Letting them both keep the rings though. Either not thorough or Dr. Franxx ordered them kept. Looking forward to a 9s vs. Squad 13 showdown, even better if they win without Strelizia. All resources being concentrated for the final humans vs. klaxosaur campaign, some cliffhangers imminent. |
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| That unexpected yuri LOL Anyway, I felt sad for Kokoro and Mitsuru... |
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| My ability to take this show seriously has almost gone out the window lol. I'm only in it for the dank memes at this point lol |
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modboy said: HereticHunter said: This anime has been driving himself to a corner for a long time already, should have been obvious since they spent 18 episodes on doing almost nothing but pointless drama It's a coming of age story set in a dystopic world. The drama is the point of the story. Yes, there's only 6 episodes left but if you're familiar with Trigger's other works a ton can happen in a short time. I think we just watched the come before the relentless storm. It's on now! You are aware that this isn't only Trigger's work right? Last time I checked there were other 2 studios behind it: A-1 and Cloverworks (that are basically the same entity) I'm okay with having drama, but they have been doing this for 18 episodes straight and I'm not invested into any character besides Goro. You know there is something wrong when this "Drama focused" anime can't get drama right because of its terrible writing. I'm honestly disappointed because this anime had the potential to be a hit of the year. |
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THEALMIGHTYGUY said: My ability to take this show seriously has almost gone out the window lol. I'm only in it for the dank memes at this point lol My thoughts exactly |
HereticHunter said: modboy said: It's a coming of age story set in a dystopic world. The drama is the point of the story. Yes, there's only 6 episodes left but if you're familiar with Trigger's other works a ton can happen in a short time. I think we just watched the come before the relentless storm. It's on now! You are aware that this isn't only Trigger's work right? Last time I checked there were other 2 studios behind it: A-1 and Cloverworks (that are basically the same entity) I'm okay with having drama, but they have been doing this for 18 episodes straight and I'm not invested into any character besides Goro. You know there is something wrong when this "Drama focused" anime can't get drama right because of its terrible writing. I'm honestly disappointed because this anime had the potential to be a hit of the year. yeah, dude. this is mostly a-1 and cloverworks. trigger has very little impact over this show, which mostly shows why it turned into this bullshit drama. i gotta agree with the high potential, which gradually lost everything it had. but hey, i don't get why, but a lot of people still liked this and shipped 002 and hiro with such fury it's laughable |
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| And Futoshi confesses his love to Ichigo. Ichigo's chance is draining down fast; no Hiro, Goro, Ikuno available; in this case, there is only Futoshi left. ;P I hope Nana and Hachi decide to rebel, team up the crew and fight against the enemy. Yeah, those shadow guys are who Zero Two devoured for breakfast. There must be link between the princess and her. After all, we don't know where Zero Two's origin is coming from exactly. |
| Hopefully the Ikuno stuff is done with now. Ichigo handled her confession as best as she could, she understood how Ikuno feels but simply doesn't feel the same way. Also lol at people thinking Ichigo was suddenly going to become a lesbian after years of being in love with Hiro. |
| I hope Squad 13 rebels or SOMETHING in the next episode, I want them to all be happy so badly, I knew I would hate the Nines ever since they were first shown... MitsuKoko deserve to be happy with each other, I'm hoping they can slowly get their memories back like Zero Two and Hiro did. It kind of bothers me that people are calling this anime 'garbage' just because it isn't like every other mecha anime, when it's extremely obvious that DITF is not a 100% mecha anime, mecha is just one factor in it. This anime has being going down the drama/romance path for the past what, ten or so episodes? It should be clear it is going to stay on the drama/romance path til the end. |
spideypeter000 said: Wtf is this show going to get a second season ? They are wasting too many episodes on this Kokoro x Misturu trash, that I couldn’t care less about can we get to the main plot of the show already, feeling the last episodes will be rushed. They’re not wasting time on anything. This show has always been a character drama with mechs. The whole point of the show is the growth and development of the cast, and exploring their journey to rediscover their human qualities that were stripped away from society like friendship, sex, and love. The mechs and action have never been the focus, and that’s kind of the point. Though with the rebellion about to go under way it seems, we’re probably going to dive into a lot of action and truths being unveiled, and probably explore the question of what it means to be human (based on what they’ve been building up with the klauxasaurs and Ape). So no time is being wasted, you’re just expecting this show to be something it’s not. |
| We've officially entered the (probably) last arc of the anime and honestly it looks quite good. Lots of things left unanswered, hope they wrap it up in the next 6 episodes |
AR-99 said: I was just thinking of that. I'm surprised they didn't get lost in the mix. Perhaps they simply overlooked it. But they couldn't have, they were watching the whole time. Aren't they concerned of such? Maybe the kids have all been sterilized? But that begs my own question. Do people who get their tubes tied or a vasectomy experience a hormonal change? Actually I doubt it does play a role given how it is simply blocking the passageway (if I am not mistaken) but wouldn't Kokoro show signs of morning sickness? Perhaps that is on the way? Maybe she just didn't conceive. I would think that would damage their effectiveness since I half suspect that puberty plays a part in the functionality of the Fraxx. Either that or it is simply anime being anime with their child soldiers trope.Letting them both keep the rings though. Either not thorough or Dr. Franxx ordered them kept. |
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| Man, the 9's and Papa are masters in the legendary art of cockblock. But, to be honest, I though they would make something worse, like separating the Squad or something. For the ending with Kokoro looking at the cherry blossoms, it implies that she is going to recover her memories at least. Friendly remidner 4chan foresaw the ultimate fate of Futoshi as a man of faith.  I liked that they finally focused a bit on Hachi, showing a bit of his past and that he also has his emotions erased. It seems Nana wasn't his partner, maybe they were in a love triangle in the past? This episode also made me believe Hachi is going to aid the Squad 13 in their (hopefully future) rebellion, or at least he is going to betray APE, seeing he looked concerned when the 9's captured Kokoro and Mitsuru. I hope they wrap things up well in the remaining 6 episodes. AkihiraBaka said: He kinda reminds me of James of Pokemon with that hair. I liked how Ichigo was in the scene after the opening. I've wondered why Hachi always seems calm and collected about everything, turns out he got his emotions stollen. Well dang. He looks better with his hair long just saying  |
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| @thekillfra You did not understand me. I'm not saying that Ikuno = Goro. I'm just saying that the context of their feelings for Ichigo is now very similar. They are both childhood friend's lovers, both of whom have a one-sided crush toward Ichigo (so far one-sided) and both confessed to her in love after studying themselves. But yes, at the moment, Goro has much more chances, only if the show does not decide to announce Ichigo's bisexuality as gay aesop. |
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QWERTYFish25 said: He did the most non-creepy thing by wishing them the best. A friend once told me; "Sometimes you have to love someone enough to let them go." These are one of those situations. Seriously what was he gonna do? Rape Kokoro? Kill Mitsuru? He has to respect their wishes, period. That's really the best you can do for yourself at times. I think they'll maintain the same partner layout. I mean it has had proven results. Ikuno can function well with Futoshi and Mitsuru X Kokoro works far better for the former. I doubt they're concerned about their memories returning (though it has happened at least twice [Hiro and 02 and Nana]) Especially considering that an extreme event had to take place to bring one of those back. At worst they'll brainwash them again, there doesn't seem to be any mention of damage, otherwise. I know that. I'm saying I feel pretty pathetic for the people who still got butthurt bcos Kokoro betray Futoshi, and happy with this aftermath. It's gonna be, Stranger piloting stranger then. I'm pretty sure that'll affect how they pilot the robot. Unless they pull 'my body remember this sensation' bs. |
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QWERTYFish25 said: AR-99 said: I was just thinking of that. I'm surprised they didn't get lost in the mix. Perhaps they simply overlooked it. But they couldn't have, they were watching the whole time. Aren't they concerned of such? Maybe the kids have all been sterilized? But that begs my own question. Do people who get their tubes tied or a vasectomy experience a hormonal change? Actually I doubt it does play a role given how it is simply blocking the passageway (if I am not mistaken) but wouldn't Kokoro show signs of morning sickness? Perhaps that is on the way? Maybe she just didn't conceive. I would think that would damage their effectiveness since I half suspect that puberty plays a part in the functionality of the Fraxx. Either that or it is simply anime being anime with their child soldiers trope.Letting them both keep the rings though. Either not thorough or Dr. Franxx ordered them kept. Or she was fed a morning after pill. If the goal is to retain Genista as an operational Franxx and given how closely monitored the pairs are to ensure they are functioning properly, throwing a pregnancy into the works would cause all sorts of issues. |
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| Ah yes, insert the obligatory lesbian events. I was wondering when that would happen, Guess it's finally time to drop this mess of a show. *sigh* This plot is so lame and predictable. "Ohhhh so intense and dramatic, they're all so fragile with these feelings they don't understand. And their memories got erased, I'm so heartbroken for these characters!" Nobody cared for those two lifeless zombies anyway. Mod edit: removed profanity |
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QWERTYFish25 said: MonkeyDJasper said: If you actually used your brain and cognitive functions , you would know the plot is the kids learning the truth of who they are and surviving . This is a character drama that just happens to take place in mech . That's pretty much a huge chunk of any post-apocalyptic setting/dystopian. If it were just for the mecha fights I would've dropped it a while ago. The character interactions while bare bones at times is a big chunk of why people watch entertainment. I have no words for anyone who doesn't get that. The problem isn't that there are character interactions in a mech anime; the problem is that the interactions are so cliche, shallow, and stupid that it's a downright pain to watch. |
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| The only problem I have with this anime is that they are kids. Why kids? Why would you choose some 15 year olds protagonists for a ["extremely mature"] story which focuses a lot on gender, sexuality, love, sex life etc. (instead of focusing on the mecha part)? Why not some 20 or 30 year olds? I just can't they this seriously because they're so young. idc don't blame me. |
| It's hard not to draw similarities between Darling in The FranXX and Evangelion -especially in the case of APE and their motives; but hey, other than that it seems to be quite an original story (please let me know if it has taken inspiration from other anime). However, the psychological aspects of this anime -in terms of relationships and emotional interaction- has made this a stand out anime of the winter season ("it did start airing in winter, right?"). I mean, just look at Ikuno being revealed to be lesbian in this world where they're not allowed to know what love is; and this has a greater impact as it causes her to be an odd one out in this preordained life they have to lead -I say this amongst other things as it is the most complex development to deal with. Although now, it seems, they're taking a more darker stance to this anime -inevitable since it is reaching its conclusion- and this meant they've finally introduced more themes I.e. The final boss, APE's plans, the indoctrination issue etc. obviously we've the latter two explained vaguely in the past I suspect that more will be revealed about this. All in all, I can't wait to see where this is going next P.S. Hmm, the audience for this anime seems to be really torn; with some loving it, and other vehemently hating it... They seem to have drawn comparisons to other anime such as Aquarion (I wonder what that anime's about), proclaiming their dislike for some characters, or even it's story. Seeing all of this something must be being done right for viewers to be riled up as such 'cause it makes watching it all the more interesting. Just look at the number of votes and comments; you don't always get that turnout on the first day. |
tidoesstuffMay 19, 2018 12:17 PM
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AR-99 said: QWERTYFish25 said: I was just thinking of that. I'm surprised they didn't get lost in the mix. Perhaps they simply overlooked it. But they couldn't have, they were watching the whole time. Aren't they concerned of such? Maybe the kids have all been sterilized? But that begs my own question. Do people who get their tubes tied or a vasectomy experience a hormonal change? Actually I doubt it does play a role given how it is simply blocking the passageway (if I am not mistaken) but wouldn't Kokoro show signs of morning sickness? Perhaps that is on the way? Maybe she just didn't conceive. I would think that would damage their effectiveness since I half suspect that puberty plays a part in the functionality of the Fraxx. Either that or it is simply anime being anime with their child soldiers trope. Or she was fed a morning after pill. If the goal is to retain Genista as an operational Franxx and given how closely monitored the pairs are to ensure they are functioning properly, throwing a pregnancy into the works would cause all sorts of issues. Yeah, I wonder how far away they foresaw this. If it was just precautionary, we could assume all of the squad mates are on the pill, guys too. |
SNDT said: sashaanjo said: The only problem I have with this anime is that they are kids. Why kids? Why would you choose some 15 year olds protagonists for a ["extremely mature"] story which focuses a lot on gender, sexuality, love, sex life etc. (instead of focusing on the mecha part)? Why not some 20 or 30 year olds? I just can't they this seriously because they're so young. idc don't blame me. Because of puberty or more likely because scriptwriter is a pedophile. The "it has characters under 18 in it so the writer is a pedophile" trope has been overused in many other anime already.. When you were a teen, did you have 0 sexual impulses? I guess not. So how the hell do you expect a story that has to do with teens discovering theirselves and their feelings feature anything other than teens as MCS ? |
Hatsuyuki said: I feel like Ikuno's confesion came out of the blue, with no prior development that leads to it. It was just kinda thrown into our faces and we're just supposed to accept it. Watching the show in x4 speed or something? OT: Well now we as fanbase and chars in the show riot a like. Also watching people crying is so fun. I wish I cant store those tears. For example Hylianticipated said: Ah yes, insert the obligatory lesbian bullshit. I was wondering when that would happen, Guess it's finally time to drop this mess of a show. *sigh* This plot is so lame and predictable. "Ohhhh so intense and dramatic, they're all so fragile with these feelings they don't understand. And their memories got erased, I'm so heartbroken for these characters!" Nobody cared for those two lifeless zombies anyway. Please send yours. Illyricus said: He kinda reminds me of James of Pokemon with that hair. Oh so that is why he seems so familiar. |
sasalxMay 19, 2018 12:05 PM
SNDT said: sashaanjo said: The only problem I have with this anime is that they are kids. Why kids? Why would you choose some 15 year olds protagonists for a ["extremely mature"] story which focuses a lot on gender, sexuality, love, sex life etc. (instead of focusing on the mecha part)? Why not some 20 or 30 year olds? I just can't they this seriously because they're so young. idc don't blame me. Because of puberty or more likely because scriptwriter is a pedophile. So a grown man , writting about teenager sexual experiences / life / desire / impusle and questioning themselves is a pedophile?? Do you even know the meaning of pedophily or you're just acting dumb ? Also , If a 17 yo woman have sex with a 17 yo man , it is not pedophily , and that basicly what happend in darling , yikers. |
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sashaanjo said: The only problem I have with this anime is that they are kids. Why kids? Why would you choose some 15 year olds protagonists for a ["extremely mature"] story which focuses a lot on gender, sexuality, love, sex life etc. (instead of focusing on the mecha part)? Why not some 20 or 30 year olds? I just can't they this seriously because they're so young. idc don't blame me. bcos it's gonna turn into this if they use 18 yo chars idk about you, but I find it would be pretty weird and stupid if 18 yo chars just understand what sex etc etc is. |
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SNDT said: Am I the only one who thinks that kung fu fight 02 with nines looked stupid and out of place? How come 15-16 yo kids know martial arts in post-apocalyptic world? They only need to pilot giant robots and fight giant monsters. Why the fuck would someone decide that they have to teach them in the first place? The 9s are supposed to be the top squad so it would make sense that they would receive additional training, indoctrination and education than the plantation squads. Basically they are a model squad, unquestioningly loyal (02 aside) and effective where it counts. The fight also showcases how deadly and in sync they are even out of their Franxx (up to this point 02 is the only other character to demonstrate exceptional hand to hand combat skills) and how outclassed Squad 13 currently is. |
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| They could try and eat the ring and maybe they'll remember something ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ With how things are going, I think the producers are going to pull a RR Martin in the end. |
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uninstallthegame said: HereticHunter said: You are aware that this isn't only Trigger's work right? Last time I checked there were other 2 studios behind it: A-1 and Cloverworks (that are basically the same entity) I'm okay with having drama, but they have been doing this for 18 episodes straight and I'm not invested into any character besides Goro. You know there is something wrong when this "Drama focused" anime can't get drama right because of its terrible writing. I'm honestly disappointed because this anime had the potential to be a hit of the year. But hey, i don't get why, but a lot of people still liked this and shipped 002 and hiro with such fury it's laughable Heh, I ask the same question to those people who watches a show just for the sake of shipping, saw some cases on other anime where the people actually cared more about shipping than the anime itself |
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RemnantMemory said: Don't mind me, I just quoted your post to say how awesome that video is.sashaanjo said: The only problem I have with this anime is that they are kids. Why kids? Why would you choose some 15 year olds protagonists for a ["extremely mature"] story which focuses a lot on gender, sexuality, love, sex life etc. (instead of focusing on the mecha part)? Why not some 20 or 30 year olds? I just can't they this seriously because they're so young. idc don't blame me. bcos it's gonna turn into this if they use 18 yo chars idk about you, but I find it would be pretty weird and stupid if 18 yo chars just understand what sex etc etc is. |
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