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Apr 15, 2020 12:45 PM
#101
How anonymous the protagonist is. Jesus fucking christ. |
Apr 15, 2020 12:50 PM
#102
Lelouchgeass_ said: -Aincrad- said: So Rachel is there, and apparently she's already some badass/strong character who beats up everyone. Now that's extremely cliched. not reaaly i dont want to spoil just gonna say youre wrong to some extent :) Well, if that's not actually the case then that's good. It just seemed that way in this episode |
Apr 15, 2020 12:50 PM
#103
Kaasfondue said: Very mediocre battle shounen. You can tell it's senseless and doesn't want to be more than ''just another'' action series. It keeps itself apart by adhering to generic tropes and doesn't even try to innovate or challenge the viewer. I'm disgusted and can't believe fans tried comparing it to HxH and OP. The disappointment is unreal. The story, characters and setting so far pretty much are all basic as fuck. The 'great' worldbuilding promised isn't interesting in any way. Only thing it has going for it is that there are battles and that the production is decent. SO to Kevin Penkin. Also what's up with this simp theme. Wholesome friendship born out of being stupid simps, bruh. its only been 3 episodes chill, people are saying similar to hxh with the whole test situation. i mean you should know best that animes arent the best right of the bat 9one piece and hxh too). just give it some time |
Apr 15, 2020 12:50 PM
#104
PokestarFan said: Welcome to the Tower :D Enjoy the ride! Wow Tower of God is riveting. No fillers, no boring crap, just straight-up action-packed plot. Kaasfondue said: yea that's why I said it's slow burn, because the world building is gradually revealed over the next 300-400 chapters rather than an info dump in the first arc. The Tower is a huge place with its own governance system, factions, political battles, lore, legendary figures, rumours, history, corruption etc that gets hinted early but doesn't show up until much later, sometimes 8-10+ years after it was first mentioned. It's just its own method of presentation that maybe not everyone will find appealingyuzuruhanyuu said: Kaasfondue said: yuzuruhanyuu said: Kaasfondue said: the world building doesn't come until season 2 when it goes full out on that. thanks for judging a series after it adapted 15 out of 474 chapters (basically 3% of the story)Very mediocre battle shounen. You can tell it's senseless and doesn't want to be more than ''just another'' action series. It keeps itself apart by adhering to generic tropes and doesn't even try to innovate and challenge the viewer. I'm disgusted and can't believe fans tried comparing it to HxH and OP. The disappointment is unreal. The story, characters and setting so far pretty much are all basic as fuck. The 'great' worldbuilding promised isn't interesting in any way. Only thing it has going for it is that there are battles and that the production is decent. SO to Kevin Penkin. Also what's up with this simp theme. Wholesome friendship born out of being stupid simps, bruh. It's already showing weaknesses by not having a solid foundation to begin with. We'll see I guess. I think it's just okay so far. I just feel like the way this story is structered doesn't appeal to me that much, it's already doing what OP did after 600 chapters, just adding more and more stuff. But unlike OP this one didn't already have a lot of complex worldbuilding. Eva and Steins Gate do a lot more in 3 episodes. And this isn't really a slow burn, maybe it seems that way to you because you've read all of it already. We're going through tests fast as hell and will soon start climbing the Tower. It's pretty fast so far imo. Then again I don't know what's to come. |
yuzuruhanyuuApr 15, 2020 12:55 PM
Apr 15, 2020 12:51 PM
#105
Inferno792 said: -Aincrad- said: So Rachel is there, and apparently she's already some badass/strong character who beats up everyone. Now that's extremely cliched. At least wait before making assumptions like that and calling it cliche lol Well, it this episode, at least the very few scenes that showed her, really gave up off that vibe, so I only make assumptions based on that 🤷♂ |
-Aincrad-Apr 15, 2020 1:02 PM
Apr 15, 2020 12:54 PM
#106
So I guess with this episode, Khun is now officially part of the main characters. I'm kinda interested of his full tragic background (as I'm a heavy tragedy fan). I need some spoilers, anyone...... |
Apr 15, 2020 12:55 PM
#107
i yuzuruhanyuu said: PokestarFan said: Welcome to the Tower :D Enjoy the ride! Wow Tower of God is riveting. No fillers, no boring crap, just straight-up action-packed plot. Kaasfondue said: yea that's why I said it's slow burn, because the world building is gradually revealed over the next 300-400 chapters rather than an info dump in the first arc. The Tower is a huge place with its own governance system, factions, political battles, lore, legendary figures, rumours, history, corruption etc that gets hinted early but doesn't show up until much later, sometimes 8+ years later. It's just its own method of presentation that maybe not everyone will find appealingyuzuruhanyuu said: Kaasfondue said: yea it's a slow burn type of series. people don't suddenly hype it to the moon after reading only 15 chapters lol. it's ok if it's not for you, but it's premature to dismiss and assume the entire plot after seeing 3% of the story, that's just what I'm saying. I heard a lot of classics like Evangelion and Steins Gate doesn't pick up until mid story too. yuzuruhanyuu said: Kaasfondue said: the world building doesn't come until season 2 when it goes full out on that. thanks for judging a series after it adapted 15 out of 474 chapters (basically 3% of the story)Very mediocre battle shounen. You can tell it's senseless and doesn't want to be more than ''just another'' action series. It keeps itself apart by adhering to generic tropes and doesn't even try to innovate and challenge the viewer. I'm disgusted and can't believe fans tried comparing it to HxH and OP. The disappointment is unreal. The story, characters and setting so far pretty much are all basic as fuck. The 'great' worldbuilding promised isn't interesting in any way. Only thing it has going for it is that there are battles and that the production is decent. SO to Kevin Penkin. Also what's up with this simp theme. Wholesome friendship born out of being stupid simps, bruh. It's already showing weaknesses by not having a solid foundation to begin with. We'll see I guess. I think it's just okay so far. I just feel like the way this story is structered doesn't appeal to me that much, it's already doing what OP did after 600 chapters, just adding more and more stuff. But unlike OP this one didn't already have a lot of complex worldbuilding. Eva and Steins Gate do a lot more in 3 episodes. And this isn't really a slow burn, maybe it seems that way to you because you've read all of it already. We're going through tests fast as hell and will soon start climbing the Tower. It's pretty fast so far imo. Then again I don't know what's to come. imo steins gate had a slow start almost dropped it in the beginning, but its in my top 3 now |
Apr 15, 2020 12:55 PM
#108
The Pacing was good and we're getting to the good parts... tho with Rak and Khun, every part for me is a good part moving on from Coffee freak's door test, the Action in Crown game's part was really clean... which wasn't the case in manhwa at all! The Action in manhwa, especially the first season is so messy and hard to follow... BUT! But the action in anime was also...ummm you know unimpactful? yeah I guess. which was totally the case in manhwa. though somehow messy, SIU's action art has a real good sense of impact on it. I don't sense that in anime, pity... a little Anime is really good for my taste up till now. Some really good dialogues are missing that is weird some good and bad changes. overall I'm really enjoying it! and the thing in the comment section that weirds me out is people saying "It'S nOt ThE WOrld BuILdINg souRcE MaterIAl rEAderS wERe TalKINg ABout." and ummm WHAT!? The Manhwa is a longass one. I don't think "ANY" longass manga series established its world and lore in its three episode. I still remember how unlikable was the first 3 episodes of HxH in terms of characters and World building and stuff. It's the same here. you guys are comparing the world of ToG's first 3 episode to the unholy greatness that is the 148 episodes of HxH. |
Apr 15, 2020 12:57 PM
#110
-Aincrad- said: The anime is making it look like Rachel is OP, but who knows, maybe it’s her team. Maybe Rachel is also the Princess or whoever the guy with the suitcase got used by.Inferno792 said: -Aincrad- said: So Rachel is there, and apparently she's already some badass/strong character who beats up everyone. Now that's extremely cliched. At least wait before making assumptions like that and calling it cliche lol Well, it this episode, at least the very few scene that showed her, really gave up that vibe, so I only make assumptions based on that 🤷♂ |
My biggest regret: Reading all 200+ chapters of Kanojo, Okarishimasu |
Apr 15, 2020 12:57 PM
#111
I'm really thinking about it, not too many anime have had amazing starts right from the get-go. Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood is one of the most raved shounen anime of all time (hell its #1 here), and even the starting few episodes for something like that wasn't amazing. Yet after time progressed, after keeping on watching, it's in my top 5 anime of all time. Gintama's first few episodes were not fantastic but progressively, its now also in my top 5 anime of all time. Whilst I'm not a major fan of Hunter x Hunter, and did find its first few episodes to be dull and uninteresting, it got better over time and only really lost me when some arcs got too stretched out much later on. Yorknew was fantastic and Heaven's Arena was good. One Piece's first bunch of episodes are definitely not great but it's become a great anime for me to enjoy weekly as I watched it over time. Tower of God's first 3 episodes (whilst I think is great), doesn't start off as a 10/10. It might not be fantastic for you over time, but you can't just eliminate it immediately as a mediocre as hell shounen when only a few episodes have been released of something that has over 470+ chapters of material and is still ongoing. If it is still mediocre as hell over time, I can understand. But people need to remember, not all anime that are labelled as some of the greatest, start off brilliantly. |
Apr 15, 2020 12:58 PM
#112
Zaphkiel_El_Rem said: So I guess with this episode, Khun is now officially part of the main characters. I'm kinda interested of his full tragic background (as I'm a heavy tragedy fan). I need some spoilers, anyone...... no spoilers unless you really want, then send me a message (bams backstory is pretty tragic too) |
Apr 15, 2020 12:58 PM
#113
that was a very good episode and wow just wow this discussion forum is triggering my SAO flashbacks anyway 5/5 for this episode |
I don’t even know the real names of the two… no, three that I killed back then. I just closed my eyes, put my hands over my ears and tried to forget it all.” – Kirito MY ANIME LIST |
Apr 15, 2020 1:00 PM
#114
-Aincrad- said: Inferno792 said: -Aincrad- said: So Rachel is there, and apparently she's already some badass/strong character who beats up everyone. Now that's extremely cliched. At least wait before making assumptions like that and calling it cliche lol Well, it this episode, at least the very few scene that showed her, really gave up that vibe, so I only make assumptions based on that 🤷♂ You forgot the other 2 characters with her(hint), well it's fine I guess. The more your prediction goes in the wrong direction, the interest will increase. I've not gotten any decent predictions from haters so far. It's interesting to read their comments and I don't feel like explaining to them, have bad experience. |
Apr 15, 2020 1:02 PM
#115
...and Tower politics rears it's ugly head. Can't escape it since it's like shinso, it's everywhere! Rak is OK being used as a chair by the "turtles". LOL Oh hello Rachel, you b!+ch! XP |
You see there's no need to wonder where your god is, Coz he's right here! ...and he's fresh out of mercy. |
Apr 15, 2020 1:07 PM
#116
Good episode nothing spectacular. Personally I like the pace at which it's going. Also for people who think Baam is bland and has nothing to him. If you really understand foreshadowing you would be really questioning why he was 'lucky' and what that conversation with Leoro meant. Mod Edit: Removed baiting. |
MonkeyDHunterMay 2, 2020 8:36 AM
Apr 15, 2020 1:33 PM
#117
It was good but I'm a little disappointed. Pacing was crazy fast, the door test is actually once of my favorite tests in the series but they just sped through it, it could've been directed a lot better and they skipped a really nice analogy that Hansung Yu gives about what the test represents. I'd really recommend anyone who liked this episode to read chapter 12 and 13. When Khun is trying to figure out the right door, he doesn't actually get sidetracked by his past but rather his innate instinct to distrust people keeps stopping him from figuring out the truth. Every time he arrives at an answer he disregards it because he remembers that he can't trust anyone, in the anime it almost seems like he's being wallowed up by his past. Hansung Yu's analogy of the test with tea is one of my favorite bits of dialogue in the series too. So I am disappointed that this test was just completely skipped through, in favor of what though, I don't know. Hmm, they introduced Rachel earlier than expected but it shouldn't change much with respect to the crown game. I'll remain hopeful for the crown game, I really hope the don't just blindly rush through it. I spy Androssi. <3 FMmatron said: Still leaves a lot to be desired, but I enjoy it more and more with every episode. Especially the characters are growing on me. I'd recommend you pickup the manhwa if you have the time, the anime definitely leaves a lot to be desired. |
Apr 15, 2020 1:37 PM
#118
Another good episode, crown game looks very interesting |
Apr 15, 2020 1:43 PM
#119
I am really enjoying this show, specially with that awesome OP and ED, i love them! Seems this test was to no thing too much and decide fast to pass this exam! Crow game is hyping me so much! Lizard girl is really strong! Some backstory about how Khun have that personality! Seems Rachel is also there and Bam is supecting that aswell, so hyped to see next episode! |
Apr 15, 2020 1:46 PM
#120
I enjoyed this episode, best episode so far. I really like that they didn't just make them choose the right door simple by luck that would be really convenient but instead all they have to do is choose a door before the five minute mark, that was clever. The action scene was decent and I laugh a little when the lizard looking girl put the crown on her head, because from the get go I was thinking the weakness dude should have the crown while the two strongest defend him, I guess that was out of the window. 5/5. |
keragammingApr 15, 2020 2:20 PM
Apr 15, 2020 1:51 PM
#121
This episode was kinda eh for me. It was decent, but the pacing felt weird, and the final fight scene should've had more impact. Don't get me wrong the fight wasn't bad, but I expected something more visually impressive. Maybe my memory is wrong, but Anak felt more badass when I read the chapters compared to watching it. Still hoping that the anime adapts well so that future seasons get the greenlight cuz that's where TOG shines. Everything in season 1 is more like a prologue if anything. |
Apr 15, 2020 1:57 PM
#122
Lelouch0202 said: It was good but I'm a little disappointed. Pacing was crazy fast, the door test is actually once of my favorite tests in the series but they just sped through it, it could've been directed a lot better and they skipped a really nice analogy that Hansung Yu gives about what the test represents. I'd really recommend anyone who liked this episode to read chapter 12 and 13. When Khun is trying to figure out the right door, he doesn't actually get sidetracked by his past but rather his innate instinct to distrust people keeps stopping him from figuring out the truth. Every time he arrives at an answer he disregards it because he remembers that he can't trust anyone, in the anime it almost seems like he's being wallowed up by his past. Hansung Yu's analogy of the test with tea is one of my favorite bits of dialogue in the series too. So I am disappointed that this test was just completely skipped through, in favor of what though, I don't know. Hmm, they introduced Rachel earlier than expected but it shouldn't change much with respect to the crown game. I'll remain hopeful for the crown game, I really hope the don't just blindly rush through it. I spy Androssi. <3 FMmatron said: Still leaves a lot to be desired, but I enjoy it more and more with every episode. Especially the characters are growing on me. I'd recommend you pickup the manhwa if you have the time, the anime definitely leaves a lot to be desired. Already planned to do so, but thanks for pushing me xD |
One Piece episode 914 & 915 & 1027 were a mistake and 957 brought the salvation - FMmatron |
Apr 15, 2020 1:57 PM
#123
Quite enjoyed the episode, up until I saw the face of that b...witch. I want all of that delicious Khun, he's one of my fave chars. Also Han Sung Yu is just such a great character. Even if he really enjoys messing with Khun. Or maybe partially because of it... Oh well, can't wait for some sweet Androssi. |
Need to make new sig. Soon. Maybe. |
Apr 15, 2020 2:01 PM
#124
I honestly can't shake the thought of how this whole thing reminds me of HunterxHunter. I like how there are such a wide array of characters with vastly different designs, including the ones that aren't even human. Makes the world feel much more unique. So far I'm liking the group of three we have going here. Rak has been pretty fun so far, and his personality and design have a nice contrast with the other two. Khun reminds me of a combination of Killua and Kurapika. While both powerful and intelligent, this episode shows he has shut himself off from anyone else. Has potential for great development. Finally, Bam needs more personality, he's a bit of a blank slate right now. I like the other groups as well. I'm hoping they all stick around, they bring a lot of personality to the show. The group fighting in the Crown Game specifically; they have an entertaining dynamic. So Rachel finally shows up. I was under the impression she was already at the top of the tower though. I think my only issues at this point is the lack of world building we've seen thus far. They kind of threw us in there without any kind of explanation of how things work or what the world is like. Not that it's necessarily a bad thing, we get to learn something new every episode, but I think we need more information how things work. From what I can tell, everyone lives in this tower and no one knows what the outside looks like. As for Bam, his backstory felt kind of half baked. Why was he alone somewhere underground? Where did he come from? How did he survive? Questions like that go on and on, but I'm going to assume we'll also just learn more and things progress, rather than sit and listen to long periods of dialogue and backstory. I also want to see the cute princess again. Hope she shows up again soon. Overall, I'm enjoying this. I'd like to see where it goes. |
Apr 15, 2020 2:03 PM
#125
Well I feel the anime is very badly animated and directed. In the scene with Bams team facing the door challenge for the example, in the webtoon there is more focus on possible ways for Khun to solve it intelectually; like why is the different numbers in the clock of difference sizes if I calculate that somehow with the amount of doors.... That creates suspense, is there a solution and what is it? But what did the anime give us "Khun dont trust anyone" X3, seriously we get the point the solution is to trust the guy. The webtoon was 100 times more subtle about this. The animation in general is very very bad, one example of this is the Fight at the end when Anaak fights three enemies and when they rush to the throne she appears above the throne with zero momentum, as if she can fly or teleport. The fight is seriously easier to grasp in the webtoon which it shouldn't be. How hard is it to create a "shunpo" effect to show how it is her superior speed that lets her get to the throne before them. Not some teleporting power or flight ability. The animation studio is so bad they don't understand how to animate in between frames and how momentum carries over to indicate movement. |
Apr 15, 2020 2:08 PM
#126
Looks like they keep stepping it up. Lizard girl is super nails, even has croc comping at the bit to have a go at her. I suspect she would destroy him, but saying that, he has instinct on his side. And lets face it, we not going to be getting down until those three psychopaths who passed first stage are entering this groups challenge. Squueeeee. I want more!!! |
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Apr 15, 2020 2:11 PM
#127
Damn I'm loving the sound design on this, everything is so damn good and on point |
Apr 15, 2020 2:21 PM
#128
1Kyo said: I came to basically say that. I hate what they're doing with Rak. Also with Shibisu. They add character traits that are not really there to begin with. Shibisu is not full of himself. I was really expecting to see how they would treat him resolving the clock enigma. I was very disappointed. That moment was supposed to be the defining moment for him. That despite being weak as fuck trying to make himself look better, he was probably the smartest of the characters here, by finding hints even Khun didn't find. That is also what made Anaak and Hatsu respect him. But here it was turned as a joke. This episode adapted "only" 4 chapters. This is concerning. They are almost certainly certainly going to skip highlight moments later on at this pace. They are also trying way too hard to turn Rak into a meme character, he's very annoying in the Anime. Khun's struggle during the third test was pretty cool in the Manhwa, and pretty cringy in the Anime. The beginning of the crown game is kind of disappointing as well. The moment with Anaak blowing everyone away and putting on the crown gave me goosebumps in the Manhwa, and they turned into a comedy scene instead. But other than those few complaints, the episode was fine. The next episode should be the first highlight episode if they do it well. Then there is the Rak case. Making him run everywhere during the test as a gag character destroy everything. Rak is a warrior to the bone. That kind of action feel really out of place. Part of what makes Rak funny is that he takes everything (too) seriously. Here he is just a clown. Most of his funny moment come from situation jokes, not him acting like a buffon. Then there is the Khun. He is NOT the type that lose his temper over something like that. He is the archetype of the cold calculating man. The emphasis put on how he felt is so off character. Changing the I'm overthinking the thing so much I nearly failed the test by a PTSD moment nearly made me fail the test. And let's not even begin with that "protect the eyes" thing... And the rumor about them being lover? Everything about Khun seemed done to catter some kind of fetish that are popular. Several decisions feel like this (like making Rak a joke). As if they were forcing ToG character into tropes popular with anime that the original work didn't have. Up until now, I was fine with the change they did, even finding some of them really nice (the fact Baam and Rachel don't enter "together" was one of the most pleasant surprises). But here we modify their defining traits, and that's not right to me. Up until now despite some defaults, I thought it did pretty well transcribing the serie. I also hate Baam's voice more and more. Baam is innocent, but not a wimp. He is determined despite being weak. But the voice acting make him sound like a big pussy. I'm also annoyed by the fact they add some questionnable comedy scenes while cuting pretty much all the good jokes. Now, it's still decent, but I begin to have a bad feeling about this. |
Turtles_HunterApr 15, 2020 2:30 PM
Apr 15, 2020 2:25 PM
#129
Apr 15, 2020 2:26 PM
#130
For now, it is just your regular battle royale. I see no difference from Darwins Game of last season. How many eps do I need to wait to get the juicy part of this? Those who read are probably able to guess at this point. |
Apr 15, 2020 2:33 PM
#131
AdrianRubinsky said: For now, it is just your regular battle royale. I see no difference from Darwins Game of last season. How many eps do I need to wait to get the juicy part of this? Those who read are probably able to guess at this point. Just read Battle in 5 Seconds or something. |
Apr 15, 2020 2:53 PM
#132
Lelouchgeass_ said: Kaasfondue said: Very mediocre battle shounen. You can tell it's senseless and doesn't want to be more than ''just another'' action series. It keeps itself apart by adhering to generic tropes and doesn't even try to innovate or challenge the viewer. I'm disgusted and can't believe fans tried comparing it to HxH and OP. The disappointment is unreal. The story, characters and setting so far pretty much are all basic as fuck. The 'great' worldbuilding promised isn't interesting in any way. Only thing it has going for it is that there are battles and that the production is decent. SO to Kevin Penkin. Also what's up with this simp theme. Wholesome friendship born out of being stupid simps, bruh. its only been 3 episodes chill, people are saying similar to hxh with the whole test situation. i mean you should know best that animes arent the best right of the bat 9one piece and hxh too). just give it some time That's what I mean, the only similarity is that both have a first arc based around tests. However HxH is far move innovative with the tests (even though it's from the 90's lol) and adds much more characterization and worldbuilding to it. I never claimed HxH was instantly masterpiece worthy with the first arc, just that I find it much better than this show. 1Kyo said: That's just your opinion, and I can't agree at all. I consider HxH's first three episodes far better on every facet. Not going to further debate about HxH and why I think it's much better or which one is more generic.To be quite honest, the first three episodes of HxH were even more mediocre and generic than this. If I had to choose which of them had the better start, I'd choose Tower of God without hesitation, yet HxH still became one of my favorite Anime of all time. 1Kyo said: The first time HxH genuinely impressed me with its writing was during Yorknew City arc. The first time ToG impressed me with its writing was what I assume will be the final episode of this season. Before that, both of them felt like generic battle shounen with a couple of hype moments, but nothing that made them stand out from other battle shounen. I don't agree with this at all. HxH is splendid with how characters execute their actions, the strategic approaches taken are full of wit, and the complexity of the power system outshines almost all battle shounen. Like I told that other guy, the reason for this goes back to how different the tests are, they're written with more nuance. The storytelling is way different, it's written in a way where the inviduality of each character is taken to an extent where almost all battles/challenges end up top-tier. |
KaasfondueApr 15, 2020 2:59 PM
Apr 15, 2020 3:00 PM
#133
This cliffhanger :(((((((((( CMON!!! |
Apr 15, 2020 3:20 PM
#134
1Kyo said: Oh, and I forgot to talk about the worst. They changed Khun betraying his sister to make Maria a princess into Maria betraying Khun. That's why Lero-Ro told Baam to not trust him. Turtles_Hunter said: 1Kyo said: This episode adapted "only" 4 chapters. This is concerning. They are almost certainly certainly going to skip highlight moments later on at this pace. They are also trying way too hard to turn Rak into a meme character, he's very annoying in the Anime. Khun's struggle during the third test was pretty cool in the Manhwa, and pretty cringy in the Anime. The beginning of the crown game is kind of disappointing as well. The moment with Anaak blowing everyone away and putting on the crown gave me goosebumps in the Manhwa, and they turned into a comedy scene instead. But other than those few complaints, the episode was fine. The next episode should be the first highlight episode if they do it well. Then there is the Rak case. Making him run everywhere during the test as a gag character destroy everything. Rak is a warrior to the bone. That kind of action feel really out of place. Part of what makes Rak funny is that he takes everything (too) seriously. Here he is just a clown. Most of his funny moment come from situation jokes, not him acting like a buffon. Then there is the Khun. He is NOT the type that lose his temper over something like that. He is the archetype of the cold calculating man. The emphasis put on how he felt is so off character. Changing the I'm overthinking the thing so much I nearly failed the test by a PTSD moment nearly made me fail the test. And let's not even begin with that "protect the eyes" thing... And the rumor about them being lover? Everything about Khun seemed done to catter some kind of fetish that are popular. Several decisions feel like this (like making Rak a joke). As if they were forcing ToG character into tropes popular with anime that the original work didn't have. Up until now, I was fine with the change they did, even finding some of them really nice (the fact Baam and Rachel don't enter "together" was one of the most pleasant surprises). But here we modify their defining traits, and that's not right to me. Up until now despite some defaults, I thought it did pretty well transcribing the serie. I also hate Baam's voice more and more. Baam is innocent, but not a wimp. He is determined despite being weak. But the voice acting make him sound like a big pussy. I'm also annoyed by the fact they add some questionnable comedy scenes while cuting pretty much all the good jokes. Now, it's still decent, but I begin to have a bad feeling about this. Shibisu I thought was portrayed pretty well in the Anime so far. I didn't like how they made Anaak and Hatz react to him solving the challenge, because in the Webtoon they seemed like they were starting to respect him, while in the Anime they only seem annoyed. Though it doesn't bother me too much. I'm glad they kept the scene with Shibisu talking to Bam in and they even managed to make it look more natural. I liked Shibisu a lot in the Webtoon, and I still like him here. Rak was turned from a hilarious but respectable and powerful character into an annoying meme-ass fuck. He was already annoying in episode 2, but episode 3 really pushed it. Khun's inner struggle was over-dramaticized to the point where it felt nothing more than awkward, but aside from that one scene, he's been fine. I see no hope with Rak, though, who is probably only going to become more annoying from here on. Right, Bam's voice, completely forgot to mention that. Bam's voice is getting more annoying episode by episode. In general it feels like they tried to turn him into a wimp just because for some reason this is the trend for MCs nowadays. Adaptation is still fine, though. Next episode is gonna be big, they have to nail that. |
Apr 15, 2020 3:24 PM
#135
1Kyo said: This episode adapted "only" 4 chapters. This is concerning. They are almost certainly certainly going to skip highlight moments later on at this pace. They are also trying way too hard to turn Rak into a meme character, he's very annoying in the Anime. Khun's struggle during the third test was pretty cool in the Manhwa, and pretty cringy in the Anime. The beginning of the crown game is kind of disappointing as well. The moment with Anaak blowing everyone away and putting on the crown gave me goosebumps in the Manhwa, and they turned into a comedy scene instead. But other than those few complaints, the episode was fine. The next episode should be the first highlight episode if they do it well. And this is the beauty of watching a anime blind without reading the source material. Really I couldn't even finish the first chapter when I was reading the manwha I enjoy the anime more and I'm glad that I didn't follow the manga I probably would be complaining like you on every single detail the anime skip or change. And adaptation should not be 100% like the source material. |
keragammingApr 15, 2020 3:49 PM
Apr 15, 2020 3:25 PM
#136
Best girl made a 2 seconds cameo, next week we can finally see her. The pacing is definitively fast, sometimes a little bit way too fast, but considering they are going to put everything into 13 episodes some cuts needs to be made (even tough I hoped they spent a little bit more time in the Door´s game, considering the whole point of it is that you need guts and be reckless to success sometimes). Now I guess they will finish the crown´s game next episode and finally introduce the main group. I wonder how the last episodes will be adapted. There is a lot of action for sure, but almost as much as characterization and dialogue. Still, very good. Also the animation and soundtrack are great. |
Apr 15, 2020 3:32 PM
#137
this ep was flames and the best ep of tower of god |
Apr 15, 2020 3:34 PM
#138
AnasOT said: This is the best episode I’ve seen, I hope Khun gets more development throughout upcoming eps, his back story and character is very interesting >This is the best episode I’ve seen, >25 completed's watch more anime, seasonalfag |
Apr 15, 2020 3:35 PM
#139
Why was it so short? I feel like I can easily binge this show. |
Apr 15, 2020 3:38 PM
#140
1Kyo said: Kaasfondue said: However HxH is far move innovative with the tests (even though it's from the 90's lol) and adds much more characterization and worldbuilding to it. I never claimed HxH was instantly masterpiece worthy with the first arc, just that I find it much better than this show. So the crown game isn't innovative for you? Certainly seems as innovative as everything HxH pulled off in its exam. And the following tests - particularly the final test - are even more innovative. Lol that's common in so many video games. Was playing the exact same stuff in Mario mini games in the 00's. But yeah, the next tests might be more interesting, and I also don't know how the actual journey to the top of Tower will be like. Overall the story probably won't even be similar to HxH, given that that one takes place in a world that resembles the real world (ours), whereas this is much more fantasy. This gives me videogame isekai feels. The themes and messages will probably be very different as well. 1Kyo said: Kaasfondue said: 1Kyo said: To be quite honest, the first three episodes of HxH were even more mediocre and generic than this. If I had to choose which of them had the better start, I'd choose Tower of God without hesitation, yet HxH still became one of my favorite Anime of all time. 1Kyo said: The first time HxH genuinely impressed me with its writing was during Yorknew City arc. The first time ToG impressed me with its writing was what I assume will be the final episode of this season. Before that, both of them felt like generic battle shounen with a couple of hype moments, but nothing that made them stand out from other battle shounen. I don't agree with this at all. HxH is splendid with how characters execute their actions, the strategic approaches taken are full of wit, and the complexity of the power system outshines almost all battle shounen. Like I told that other guy, the reason for this goes back to how different the tests are, they're written with more nuance. The storytelling is way different, it's written in a way where the inviduality of each character is taken to an extent where almost all battles/challenges end up top-tier. True, that is just my opinion. HxH's first 40 episodes to me were as good as pretty much every other well-written battle shounen. But perhaps you don't appreciate those enough to feel this way. But as far as the power system goes, HxH's Nen indeed has the best power system of all battle shounen I have ever seen, but ToG's Shinsu is pretty damn impressive as well. We just don't know much about it as of the first three episodes though, which shouldn't be an issue considering HxH took 30 episodes to introduce its system. Anyways, you're better off not comparing anything to HxH if you want to have an enjoyable experience. Seems like comparing something to HxH would ruin it for you. I'm not comparing everything to HxH or think every battle shounen should follow that one's footsteps, I try to base my opinion on its own merits as much as I can. It was just a popular opinion of the fans to make the comparison, and I mostly disagree with it and think it's rather superficial. |
Apr 15, 2020 3:41 PM
#141
Pakumen- said: Best girl made a 2 seconds cameo, next week we can finally see her. The pacing is definitively fast, sometimes a little bit way too fast, but considering they are going to put everything into 13 episodes some cuts needs to be made (even tough I hoped they spent a little bit more time in the Door´s game, considering the whole point of it is that you need guts and be reckless to success sometimes). Now I guess they will finish the crown´s game next episode and finally introduce the main group. I wonder how the last episodes will be adapted. There is a lot of action for sure, but almost as much as characterization and dialogue. Still, very good. Also the animation and soundtrack are great. I guess i know the way you are leading us to ;) |
Apr 15, 2020 3:44 PM
#142
Turtles_Hunter said: at 9.50 minutes they say aguero sister was supposed to be chosen as a princess of jahad,because aguero helped her,Maria was chosen. So aguero betrayed his sister for maria,khun talks about this with rak at chapter 53.1Kyo said: Oh, and I forgot to talk about the worst. They changed Khun betraying his sister to make Maria a princess into Maria betraying Khun. That's why Lero-Ro told Baam to not trust him. Turtles_Hunter said: 1Kyo said: I came to basically say that. I hate what they're doing with Rak. Also with Shibisu. They add character traits that are not really there to begin with. Shibisu is not full of himself. I was really expecting to see how they would treat him resolving the clock enigma. I was very disappointed. That moment was supposed to be the defining moment for him. That despite being weak as fuck trying to make himself look better, he was probably the smartest of the characters here, by finding hints even Khun didn't find. That is also what made Anaak and Hatsu respect him. But here it was turned as a joke. This episode adapted "only" 4 chapters. This is concerning. They are almost certainly certainly going to skip highlight moments later on at this pace. They are also trying way too hard to turn Rak into a meme character, he's very annoying in the Anime. Khun's struggle during the third test was pretty cool in the Manhwa, and pretty cringy in the Anime. The beginning of the crown game is kind of disappointing as well. The moment with Anaak blowing everyone away and putting on the crown gave me goosebumps in the Manhwa, and they turned into a comedy scene instead. But other than those few complaints, the episode was fine. The next episode should be the first highlight episode if they do it well. Then there is the Rak case. Making him run everywhere during the test as a gag character destroy everything. Rak is a warrior to the bone. That kind of action feel really out of place. Part of what makes Rak funny is that he takes everything (too) seriously. Here he is just a clown. Most of his funny moment come from situation jokes, not him acting like a buffon. Then there is the Khun. He is NOT the type that lose his temper over something like that. He is the archetype of the cold calculating man. The emphasis put on how he felt is so off character. Changing the I'm overthinking the thing so much I nearly failed the test by a PTSD moment nearly made me fail the test. And let's not even begin with that "protect the eyes" thing... And the rumor about them being lover? Everything about Khun seemed done to catter some kind of fetish that are popular. Several decisions feel like this (like making Rak a joke). As if they were forcing ToG character into tropes popular with anime that the original work didn't have. Up until now, I was fine with the change they did, even finding some of them really nice (the fact Baam and Rachel don't enter "together" was one of the most pleasant surprises). But here we modify their defining traits, and that's not right to me. Up until now despite some defaults, I thought it did pretty well transcribing the serie. I also hate Baam's voice more and more. Baam is innocent, but not a wimp. He is determined despite being weak. But the voice acting make him sound like a big pussy. I'm also annoyed by the fact they add some questionnable comedy scenes while cuting pretty much all the good jokes. Now, it's still decent, but I begin to have a bad feeling about this. Shibisu I thought was portrayed pretty well in the Anime so far. I didn't like how they made Anaak and Hatz react to him solving the challenge, because in the Webtoon they seemed like they were starting to respect him, while in the Anime they only seem annoyed. Though it doesn't bother me too much. I'm glad they kept the scene with Shibisu talking to Bam in and they even managed to make it look more natural. I liked Shibisu a lot in the Webtoon, and I still like him here. Rak was turned from a hilarious but respectable and powerful character into an annoying meme-ass fuck. He was already annoying in episode 2, but episode 3 really pushed it. Khun's inner struggle was over-dramaticized to the point where it felt nothing more than awkward, but aside from that one scene, he's been fine. I see no hope with Rak, though, who is probably only going to become more annoying from here on. Right, Bam's voice, completely forgot to mention that. Bam's voice is getting more annoying episode by episode. In general it feels like they tried to turn him into a wimp just because for some reason this is the trend for MCs nowadays. Adaptation is still fine, though. Next episode is gonna be big, they have to nail that. |
Apr 15, 2020 3:53 PM
#143
animejas said: I'm really thinking about it, not too many anime have had amazing starts right from the get-go. Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood is one of the most raved shounen anime of all time (hell its #1 here), and even the starting few episodes for something like that wasn't amazing. Yet after time progressed, after keeping on watching, it's in my top 5 anime of all time. Gintama's first few episodes were not fantastic but progressively, its now also in my top 5 anime of all time. Whilst I'm not a major fan of Hunter x Hunter, and did find its first few episodes to be dull and uninteresting, it got better over time and only really lost me when some arcs got too stretched out much later on. Yorknew was fantastic and Heaven's Arena was good. One Piece's first bunch of episodes are definitely not great but it's become a great anime for me to enjoy weekly as I watched it over time. Tower of God's first 3 episodes (whilst I think is great), doesn't start off as a 10/10. It might not be fantastic for you over time, but you can't just eliminate it immediately as a mediocre as hell shounen when only a few episodes have been released of something that has over 470+ chapters of material and is still ongoing. If it is still mediocre as hell over time, I can understand. But people need to remember, not all anime that are labelled as some of the greatest, start off brilliantly. attack on titan, demon slayer, re:zero, doctor stone, promised neverland had all great first episodes this just isnt living up to it |
Apr 15, 2020 3:54 PM
#144
nanashi796 said: Turtles_Hunter said: at 9.50 minutes they say aguero sister was supposed to be chosen as a princess of jahad,because aguero helped her,Maria was chosen. So aguero betrayed his sister for maria,khun talks about this with rak at chapter 53.1Kyo said: Turtles_Hunter said: 1Kyo said: I came to basically say that. I hate what they're doing with Rak. Also with Shibisu. They add character traits that are not really there to begin with. Shibisu is not full of himself. I was really expecting to see how they would treat him resolving the clock enigma. I was very disappointed. That moment was supposed to be the defining moment for him. That despite being weak as fuck trying to make himself look better, he was probably the smartest of the characters here, by finding hints even Khun didn't find. That is also what made Anaak and Hatsu respect him. But here it was turned as a joke. This episode adapted "only" 4 chapters. This is concerning. They are almost certainly certainly going to skip highlight moments later on at this pace. They are also trying way too hard to turn Rak into a meme character, he's very annoying in the Anime. Khun's struggle during the third test was pretty cool in the Manhwa, and pretty cringy in the Anime. The beginning of the crown game is kind of disappointing as well. The moment with Anaak blowing everyone away and putting on the crown gave me goosebumps in the Manhwa, and they turned into a comedy scene instead. But other than those few complaints, the episode was fine. The next episode should be the first highlight episode if they do it well. Then there is the Rak case. Making him run everywhere during the test as a gag character destroy everything. Rak is a warrior to the bone. That kind of action feel really out of place. Part of what makes Rak funny is that he takes everything (too) seriously. Here he is just a clown. Most of his funny moment come from situation jokes, not him acting like a buffon. Then there is the Khun. He is NOT the type that lose his temper over something like that. He is the archetype of the cold calculating man. The emphasis put on how he felt is so off character. Changing the I'm overthinking the thing so much I nearly failed the test by a PTSD moment nearly made me fail the test. And let's not even begin with that "protect the eyes" thing... And the rumor about them being lover? Everything about Khun seemed done to catter some kind of fetish that are popular. Several decisions feel like this (like making Rak a joke). As if they were forcing ToG character into tropes popular with anime that the original work didn't have. Up until now, I was fine with the change they did, even finding some of them really nice (the fact Baam and Rachel don't enter "together" was one of the most pleasant surprises). But here we modify their defining traits, and that's not right to me. Up until now despite some defaults, I thought it did pretty well transcribing the serie. I also hate Baam's voice more and more. Baam is innocent, but not a wimp. He is determined despite being weak. But the voice acting make him sound like a big pussy. I'm also annoyed by the fact they add some questionnable comedy scenes while cuting pretty much all the good jokes. Now, it's still decent, but I begin to have a bad feeling about this. Shibisu I thought was portrayed pretty well in the Anime so far. I didn't like how they made Anaak and Hatz react to him solving the challenge, because in the Webtoon they seemed like they were starting to respect him, while in the Anime they only seem annoyed. Though it doesn't bother me too much. I'm glad they kept the scene with Shibisu talking to Bam in and they even managed to make it look more natural. I liked Shibisu a lot in the Webtoon, and I still like him here. Rak was turned from a hilarious but respectable and powerful character into an annoying meme-ass fuck. He was already annoying in episode 2, but episode 3 really pushed it. Khun's inner struggle was over-dramaticized to the point where it felt nothing more than awkward, but aside from that one scene, he's been fine. I see no hope with Rak, though, who is probably only going to become more annoying from here on. Right, Bam's voice, completely forgot to mention that. Bam's voice is getting more annoying episode by episode. In general it feels like they tried to turn him into a wimp just because for some reason this is the trend for MCs nowadays. Adaptation is still fine, though. Next episode is gonna be big, they have to nail that. Chapter 53 is not even close of being adapted yet.....dont go discussing spoilers here you damn fools, if you wanna argue using spoilers GFO and go argue in a private chat. @ayaan692 Thats because people hyped this show too much like it was the saviour of anime....I have read the webcomic and while the webcomic is kind of good, its nothing amazing or revolutionary like most of the fans hyped it up to be, if you watch it with the right level of expectation in mind, this is a good show. |
TougenApr 15, 2020 3:57 PM
Apr 15, 2020 3:56 PM
#145
Tougen said: anything i said it's in this episode.nanashi796 said: Turtles_Hunter said: 1Kyo said: Oh, and I forgot to talk about the worst. They changed Khun betraying his sister to make Maria a princess into Maria betraying Khun. That's why Lero-Ro told Baam to not trust him. Turtles_Hunter said: 1Kyo said: I came to basically say that. I hate what they're doing with Rak. Also with Shibisu. They add character traits that are not really there to begin with. Shibisu is not full of himself. I was really expecting to see how they would treat him resolving the clock enigma. I was very disappointed. That moment was supposed to be the defining moment for him. That despite being weak as fuck trying to make himself look better, he was probably the smartest of the characters here, by finding hints even Khun didn't find. That is also what made Anaak and Hatsu respect him. But here it was turned as a joke. This episode adapted "only" 4 chapters. This is concerning. They are almost certainly certainly going to skip highlight moments later on at this pace. They are also trying way too hard to turn Rak into a meme character, he's very annoying in the Anime. Khun's struggle during the third test was pretty cool in the Manhwa, and pretty cringy in the Anime. The beginning of the crown game is kind of disappointing as well. The moment with Anaak blowing everyone away and putting on the crown gave me goosebumps in the Manhwa, and they turned into a comedy scene instead. But other than those few complaints, the episode was fine. The next episode should be the first highlight episode if they do it well. Then there is the Rak case. Making him run everywhere during the test as a gag character destroy everything. Rak is a warrior to the bone. That kind of action feel really out of place. Part of what makes Rak funny is that he takes everything (too) seriously. Here he is just a clown. Most of his funny moment come from situation jokes, not him acting like a buffon. Then there is the Khun. He is NOT the type that lose his temper over something like that. He is the archetype of the cold calculating man. The emphasis put on how he felt is so off character. Changing the I'm overthinking the thing so much I nearly failed the test by a PTSD moment nearly made me fail the test. And let's not even begin with that "protect the eyes" thing... And the rumor about them being lover? Everything about Khun seemed done to catter some kind of fetish that are popular. Several decisions feel like this (like making Rak a joke). As if they were forcing ToG character into tropes popular with anime that the original work didn't have. Up until now, I was fine with the change they did, even finding some of them really nice (the fact Baam and Rachel don't enter "together" was one of the most pleasant surprises). But here we modify their defining traits, and that's not right to me. Up until now despite some defaults, I thought it did pretty well transcribing the serie. I also hate Baam's voice more and more. Baam is innocent, but not a wimp. He is determined despite being weak. But the voice acting make him sound like a big pussy. I'm also annoyed by the fact they add some questionnable comedy scenes while cuting pretty much all the good jokes. Now, it's still decent, but I begin to have a bad feeling about this. Shibisu I thought was portrayed pretty well in the Anime so far. I didn't like how they made Anaak and Hatz react to him solving the challenge, because in the Webtoon they seemed like they were starting to respect him, while in the Anime they only seem annoyed. Though it doesn't bother me too much. I'm glad they kept the scene with Shibisu talking to Bam in and they even managed to make it look more natural. I liked Shibisu a lot in the Webtoon, and I still like him here. Rak was turned from a hilarious but respectable and powerful character into an annoying meme-ass fuck. He was already annoying in episode 2, but episode 3 really pushed it. Khun's inner struggle was over-dramaticized to the point where it felt nothing more than awkward, but aside from that one scene, he's been fine. I see no hope with Rak, though, who is probably only going to become more annoying from here on. Right, Bam's voice, completely forgot to mention that. Bam's voice is getting more annoying episode by episode. In general it feels like they tried to turn him into a wimp just because for some reason this is the trend for MCs nowadays. Adaptation is still fine, though. Next episode is gonna be big, they have to nail that. Chapter 53 is not even close of being adapted yet.....dont go discussing spoilers here you damn fools, if you wanna argue using spoilers GFO and go argue in a private chat. |
Apr 15, 2020 4:01 PM
#146
ayaan692 said: attack on titan, demon slayer, re:zero, doctor stone, promised neverland had all great first episodes this just isnt living up to it I'm not saying every anime has had meh premieres, there are some that have had great ones. But a good amount of shows like these need time to grow. Sometimes, it works out tremendously, sometimes its still mediocre, but that chance is still there. I'm seeing people say that it looks disgraceful comapred to Hunter x Hunter and One Piece whilst those didn't have great introductions either and look where they are at now in terms of the community and their opinions. And regarding your list, I agree with Promised Neverland, Attack on Titan and Demon Slayer having great premieres (although all those 3 have fallen drastically in quality for me personally over time). Re:Zero's first episode as well as Dr. Stone's put me to sleep, and whilst I tried giving it chances till the end of the seasons respectively, sadly didn't work out. |
Apr 15, 2020 4:03 PM
#147
animeranker98 said: Lol this thread is so funny. If someone actually says that HxH, OP, Steins;gate, etc were masterpieces right off the bat, you've gotta be shitty elitists who don't want to appreciate new stuff. And if you're expecting something absolutely mind blowing this first season then please don't. This first season is hardly a prologue to a manhwa that has 400+ chapters. MAL forums are actually so void of logical discussion it's appalling. Anyway good episode nothing spectacular. Personally I like the pace at which it's going. Also for people who think Baam is bland and has nothing to him. If you really understand foreshadowing you would be really questioning why he was 'lucky' and what that conversation with Leoro meant. Honestly you only have the manhwa readers to blame here. You can't overhype such a big series like this and and not expect people to come in with HUGE expectations. A lot of these manhwa readers might have wanted to say something along the lines of "This series is on par if not BETTER then OP or HxH...however it can't be truly appreciated by everyone in the early schemes of things". |
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Apr 15, 2020 4:18 PM
#149
animejas said: ayaan692 said: attack on titan, demon slayer, re:zero, doctor stone, promised neverland had all great first episodes this just isnt living up to it I'm not saying every anime has had meh premieres, there are some that have had great ones. But a good amount of shows like these need time to grow. Sometimes, it works out tremendously, sometimes its still mediocre, but that chance is still there. I'm seeing people say that it looks disgraceful comapred to Hunter x Hunter and One Piece whilst those didn't have great introductions either and look where they are at now in terms of the community and their opinions. And regarding your list, I agree with Promised Neverland, Attack on Titan and Demon Slayer having great premieres (although all those 3 have fallen drastically in quality for me personally over time). Re:Zero's first episode as well as Dr. Stone's put me to sleep, and whilst I tried giving it chances till the end of the seasons respectively, sadly didn't work out. problem is the the time is different now now a days an anime cant afford to have a slow start or it looses all the hype there is soo much competition with soo many anime getting released the the casual consumer can just watch something else if the first episodes dosent hook him/her. which is why its soo important to nail the first episode to keep the viewer interested sadly tower of god didnt manage to deliver that doctor stone and re zero like it or not but they managed a huge impact with their first episodes in one series we got to see the whole freaking world getting turned to stone and in the other we had a great reveal of our mc traveling in time by dying compare that to a boy wanting to climb a tower because the girl he likes left him to watch the stars |
Apr 15, 2020 4:29 PM
#150
Its shitty when your betrayed esp when you put so much effort time and trust into someone. the worst type of feeling. can't blame blue turtle for them feels. And It seems rachel will have to betray the red turtle as well ffs This is tragic. |
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