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Nov 20, 2020 12:35 PM

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God i hate doctor now
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Nov 20, 2020 12:41 PM

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Cutthroat is my favorite character… you guys are really starting to worry me with your "the opening predicts the order in which they die" theories. Would they seriously make it that obvious, though? I mean, it's not that hard to figure out and it pretty much spoils the entire series. I personally thought the blurred images inside their heads were supposed to hint at their backstories… Doctor's image is still her naked with roses covering her body, I can't imagine how she would end up dying like that unless it's stylized?
Nov 20, 2020 1:02 PM

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Oh damn... so at this point, I doubt there's gonna be a happy ending. This episode was just damn heartbreaking, from the children's past to the fact that Brother sacrificed himself for Sister.

I can't imagine what the hell Kanto will do with an immortal child but it's probably not gonna be anything good. I really hope things can end well somehow 😣

Also, I can't believe Doctor was the traitor... I really liked her as well. DAMN IT!
Nov 20, 2020 3:02 PM

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I had a feeling about Doctor, though I thought she'd be undercover rather than making a deal still as an Akudama.

This episode somehow felt like it let the dust of the previous one settle, for as much info and revelations as it did give out.

That "Keep feelings out of work." line is definitely going to be hitting different, in the next couple of weeks.
Nov 20, 2020 3:10 PM
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That was a great episode. The twist was really unexpected.
Nov 20, 2020 5:36 PM

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oh god! that shocking revelation!
and everything is happening so fast!
Doctor is a sly traitor damn bastard!
5/5!


Nov 21, 2020 5:33 AM

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Cutthroat x Swindler
Courier x Doctor

IDC about everyone else besides these four, these better sail even tho most of them likely will all die

TheCeeJayz said:
With Doctor revealed to be undercover, it looks like there’s also a certain girl from another series airing this season who isn’t alone infiltrating a group of people.


No she didn't, she probably struck a deal in the middle of it, I'd say when they all got off the shinkansen train after that that's also when she started being sus and cryptic with Swindler
Nov 21, 2020 5:34 AM
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I just found out something about the Akudama's they each represents 7 deadly sins

Courier : Pride (He takes pride in his work and will always make sure he do his job till the end)
Hoodlum : Greed (He really likes money and its actually the reason why he join the gang in the first place)
Hacker : Sloth (He's lazy he sometimes use his drone as the meaning of transportation instead of walking)
Doctor : Lust (Her outfit is really revealing and not to mention she has an ecstasy after he dissect the body of train passenger)
Brawler : Gluttony (He likes to eat meat like a lot of meat)
Cutthroat : Wrath (Everytime Swindler is in danger no matter the cost he always save her even if it means losing his leg)

And finally Swindler AKA Ordinary Person (Envy) , this is actually a theory mine she's probably a fan of Akudama that she want to become one of them
Nov 21, 2020 8:11 AM

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This episode had totally lost me long before it got to what was ostensibly the good part of stabbings and gougings. It begins with the next destination literally rising out of the ground in front of them, continuing how they're pretty much just teleporting from one spot to the next. It goes from there right into how they're supposedly fleeing to the moon because they're the product of a secret government experiment to create superhumans, and they somehow owe it to all the culled kids to… uh… be immortal psychic moon people?
Nov 21, 2020 11:19 AM
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Why Swindler didn’t say anything about Gorillas death? Simple, until the revelation of the mastermind of the plan were “kids”, she is always supporting them even when they say something like “I don’t card if Gorilla is dead, it’s his fault” and no saying anything about that, when it’s the exactly the same case when you were upset cause cutthroat actions and slapped him (that was unnecessary because we all know what cutthroat was capable of and this slap doesn’t gonna change anything)... “Oh no, but let’s support the kid because they are (innocent kids)”... Bro... swindler is a dump af... in previous episodes I liked her but now with all the kids stuff I hate her... it’s incredible how she even didn’t give an emotional support to Hoodlum that was very upset with the kid comment about Gorillas death and she didn’t say anything like “that’s not good” or just talk to Hoodlum like you talk with Motorcycle guy, no... let’s ignore the comment... you know what? Forget it... swindler is a selfish character. Hoodlum is god.
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Nov 21, 2020 12:23 PM

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This show is actually getting better. Really good episode. I mean obviously the back story is dark AF but wasn't really expecting anything else tbh. Didn't expect the Doctor as the double agent. I am wondering if the moon really is destroyed.. seems a bit convenient that the lady had a remote that could take down the illusion. Should be interesting to see where that rocket goes.
Nov 21, 2020 2:02 PM
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Am I the only one thinking the censorships actually added something in style?
Anyway, I expected this show to be over top action mostly but damm, this was the freaking halfway point only.
Nov 21, 2020 9:20 PM

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Plot is getting ridiculous with the whole going to the moon thing... but I love it! We're up for a fun ride for these few remaining episodes.

Also the Doctor being a traitor?! I honestly didn't see it coming, she was my favorite :(

This series gives me video game vibes so much, I think it's set up really similarly with how a hack and slash game would be with this kind of story. It'd work really well with constant fight scenes and certain puzzles (like when they broke the security of the Kansai train station).
Nov 21, 2020 9:27 PM

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Besides the twist with the Doctor bitch and some revelations regarding those children, this episode I wasn't really feeling at all.
Nov 21, 2020 9:37 PM
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Calm down people. It wasn't that big of a plot twist. Literally everyone in this show is insane or traitorous in some way. Don't get me wrong, the show is very good and has very high production quality. However,

You cannot take their motives serious when they are constantly flip flopping constantly. Every decision is completely irrational, especially the "rational" thinkers.

For example:
Courier = trusts traitors unconditionally; but tells everyone else to stop being emotional. If I was back stabbed, lied about a job and had a bomb placed on my neck; then the rational thing would be to NOT TRUST the person I am serving. The moment he gets his dropped change back, the bad luck will finally kill this dude. For some guy telling everyone else to be rational; believes in irrational things.

Bruiser = Completely insane, plot seems to use his stupidity to validate his not random actions. Oh, because he hasn't done anything purely evil; just random fighting. There is a good chance the plot will revive him.

Swindler = Normal girl; too stupid to pay for her own food; and would rather serve life in prison or be executed just to give the change back to a stranger. That is the most rational thing anybody can do, right? The moment she gives the change back, she will get a boost of good luck; become a God; beat the boss of this anime with friend power; and live happily ever after.

Hoodlum = He is the most normal person of the group.

Cutthroat = Insanely high probability of dying. Dying will fulfill his goal. Don't forget I predicted this.

Doctor = Why the fuck would someone this smart volunteer to do this job? Was she just bored? Also, why would someone who volunteered to do this job be interested in trusting the executioners? Obvious cliche plot twist coming soon, when the executioners and doctor betray each other. Don't forget I predicted this.
charliechuckleNov 21, 2020 9:41 PM
Nov 22, 2020 11:59 AM

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Bruh the brother had plenty of time to go with them into the rocket
Nov 22, 2020 3:59 PM
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Please tell me this is some sort of bullshit censoring that happened because it aired on TV, and a Bluray version won't have it.
Nov 22, 2020 4:13 PM

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What a freaking plot twist seeing Doctor part of the Executioners. Hmm so the boy pushed his sister and swindler in the rocket, I wonder what happens next. Damn Cutthroat and Courier are insane.
Nov 22, 2020 4:23 PM

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Such a shame with the censoring
Nov 22, 2020 5:03 PM
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An interesting episode. It was good to have some backstory of the children. I really like the Bunny and Shark bits that give us information throughout the episodes, and how they have become increasingly darker. The Doctor siding with the Executioners was something unexpected, as we didn't have any hints about it. Anyway, we cannot talk about a betrayal, as there was no loyalty to start with. Talking about that, I'm mildly annoyed by the Swindler and her behaviour, although there are no reasons for her to act tough like the Akudamas. I wonder if her name will be cleared at the end of the story, but knowing she cooperated with them, I doubt that will happen. I also wonder about her identity. She seemed to know something about the Shinkansen, as she talked about the inside of the station in that last episode.

I also wonder where's Hacker now. Did he survive in the train? Will he appear again? The same I ask myself too about the Executioner Pupil, though it's likely she'll come back to avenge her master. Anyway, this show has been so far so good, with its cuyberpunk aesthetics. That alone carries this show.
Nov 22, 2020 5:24 PM
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DannyTheDonkey said:
Overall the show is definitely improved every week. But the more I watched the more I disliked Swindler.

It's pretty action-packed episode especially towards the end with lots of thing happened from the backstory of the brother, to the betrayal of the doctor.


You aren't alone I don't like her too, I feel like they are trying to hard toake her innocent or nice or something like come on this is a group of crazy people, I was annoyed how she just taking the side of the kids not even asking the reason why should they follow the doctor was the only one who asked in the beginning but all of sudden she's asking who are you guys I was baffled

Nov 22, 2020 5:34 PM
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Felipeacosta12 said:
Why Swindler didn’t say anything about Gorillas death? Simple, until the revelation of the mastermind of the plan were “kids”, she is always supporting them even when they say something like “I don’t card if Gorilla is dead, it’s his fault” and no saying anything about that, when it’s the exactly the same case when you were upset cause cutthroat actions and slapped him (that was unnecessary because we all know what cutthroat was capable of and this slap doesn’t gonna change anything)... “Oh no, but let’s support the kid because they are (innocent kids)”... Bro... swindler is a dump af... in previous episodes I liked her but now with all the kids stuff I hate her... it’s incredible how she even didn’t give an emotional support to Hoodlum that was very upset with the kid comment about Gorillas death and she didn’t say anything like “that’s not good” or just talk to Hoodlum like you talk with Motorcycle guy, no... let’s ignore the comment... you know what? Forget it... swindler is a selfish character. Hoodlum is god.


Honestly from the very beginning I knew her character would be annoying asf the moment she started siding with the kids who placed fucking bombs on her neck 🤷🏽‍♂️ is she ok or is she the mastermind behind this whole series acting like she's good but actually evil since the doctor kinda find Swindler sus

Nov 22, 2020 6:39 PM
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Honestly I saw it coming. Doctor was already starting to rub me the wrong way, and tbh it didn't come as a shock to me. I'm sad that hacker and brawler are out and she's still sticking around, they were both a lot cooler and less annoying.

On another note, cutthroat's reaction was adorable~
Nov 22, 2020 9:52 PM
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Everyone's going to the moon
Nov 23, 2020 3:23 AM

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To think that the Doctor was a traitor was a nice twist. And I have to say, Cutthroat was pretty cool.

Swindler and the little sister were sent off with a rocket. I wonder where they will go.

Nov 23, 2020 7:21 AM

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That Twist...

So the Doctor was an imposter all along. She does have that personality of a possible traitor so it's not that surprising but they did a good thing for not making it that predictable.

When did they make the deal and how did the executioner know about the destination...it could be that the Doctor had a tracker on her but then when so many executioners entered the city there must have been sounds of them entering which would make the siblings cautious and if they knew about the destination beforehand then the masked executioner wouldn't have had to fight them in the quarantine zone instead he could have fought them in that Expo Park.

Wow...that war was so hardcore that it destroyed the Moon but that city just got buried and is perfectly fine 'Ω'

The backstory of the siblings was kinda dull for some reason. It could be that I'm bored of this type of trope because these days most of the animes has this Guinea pig stuff going on so it's starting to get really typical. But the way they are showing it, it's still interesting since there are more mysteries to uncover.

I feel bad for Hoodlum, his conversation with Brawler always hyped up the mood.

So, Swindler is going to space, will she survive cause there's no oxygen there...
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Nov 23, 2020 9:30 AM
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the moon was at 11 o'clock and the rocket headed like 2 o'clock people come on.

nice twist, doc seemed the type to betray them.

cutthroat scenes EPIC, to bad for the censorship (we'll see in the BR if it's gone)

great episode keep me hooked week after week, lovin this show
Nov 23, 2020 11:50 PM
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I don't know alot of English so correct me (: but can't wait for the next episode!
Nov 24, 2020 10:17 AM

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Top 10 anime betrayal.
Nov 24, 2020 3:06 PM

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Odd episode, not really sure where they’re trying to take this. The action is still dope so that’s enough to keep me watching I just question why they would even put those scenes in an original anime just to censor them.
Nov 25, 2020 2:19 AM
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Heading to space? Lets hope it's not like the others...

Nov 25, 2020 10:56 AM

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gangvszawarudo said:
Odd episode, not really sure where they’re trying to take this. The action is still dope so that’s enough to keep me watching I just question why they would even put those scenes in an original anime just to censor them.


It's the broadcaster that does the censorship, not the production team.
Nov 25, 2020 12:09 PM

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siki10 said:
gangvszawarudo said:
Odd episode, not really sure where they’re trying to take this. The action is still dope so that’s enough to keep me watching I just question why they would even put those scenes in an original anime just to censor them.


It's the broadcaster that does the censorship, not the production team.
Didn’t know that, thanks for the info
Nov 25, 2020 7:27 PM

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I didn't expect that plot twist! I really wanna see who or what's in Kanto.
Nov 27, 2020 5:37 AM

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Good episode besides the fact that the brother could've joined the 2 on the ship....
Nov 29, 2020 12:58 AM

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I really don’t understand Swindler’s logic. Cutthroat should get slapped because he doesn’t respect human life, but it’s totally fine that the little boy think very little of Brawler’s life. WTF?
I don’t even know if she thinks that kids can do no wrong because they’re little helpless thing? Or if Swindler actually has any relationship with the kids as they share very similar eyes?

Anyways, it caught me off guard to see that Doctor is a traitor. The backstory of the immortal kids was a bit touching. TFW Hoodlum subconsciously called Brawler’s name. Quite a good ep.
Nov 29, 2020 10:14 AM

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Can't blame the doctor, can't be rich and wanted lol.

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But my feels.
Dec 2, 2020 8:50 AM

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Another interesting episode, that plot twist was unexpected for me.
that dark past of the children is such a shame.
Dec 3, 2020 10:45 PM

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WHAT THE FUCK JUST HAPPENED

Dec 24, 2020 5:14 AM
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anime really has a thing for torturing children huh?
Dec 25, 2020 7:06 AM

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So those two kids are made of 2500 people, damn.

Damn, that doctor worked with the Execution Division, and now I'm pissed off with her.

Wait where is Hodlum?
Dec 31, 2020 2:48 AM

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This episode was sad, to know that all those siblings were killed.
Also, it was a surprise that the Doctor was a traitor.
Jan 5, 2021 7:19 PM

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not sure why the kid didnt get in the rocket as well...
Jan 12, 2021 4:23 AM
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Gotta say brother was really stupid. He could of gone with them. I cannot thing of a single good reason for him to stay behind. Some might argue so the executioners wouldnt follow, but they are in a damn rocket im pretty sure theyd be fine
Jan 17, 2021 6:16 PM

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Goddamn, this plot twist! was hard that Bitch Doctor what a good episode
Overall 7/10
Jan 23, 2021 10:43 AM

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Brother and Sister have a really traumatic past....and they're just kids...!!

Also, WTF doctor!!??? Bitch betrayed the Akudamas!!

And Swindler and Sister are the going to the moon!!??? Like the Sister can stay alive since she's immortal but Swindler???



Jan 23, 2021 12:47 PM

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That flashback was intense.

Art-wise, I still can't believe Pierrot did this anime. It's stunning and so over-the-top creative. Even though fights and actions scenes aren't always original or engaging, the amount of work that went into animation is incredible.
Feb 4, 2021 6:46 PM

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Hoodlum trying to talk to Brawler only to realise he wasn't there was a sad moment.

We finally have the backstory for the kids and it was more extreme than I imagined. That's an insane amount of kids sacrificed.

I guessed that there would be a traitor a few episodes ago but Doctor's actions still took my by surprise

The moon being destroyed was more hilarious than it should've been.

The "must have been the end of the tunnel" moment at the end was such a badass moment for Courier.
Mar 5, 2021 9:55 PM
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let's put as many ridiculous things into one show as possible and hope no one takes more than a millisecond to think about whether it makes any sense whatsoever
Apr 4, 2021 4:12 AM

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Sad seeing Hoodlum call for Brawler and then being reminded the latter passed away...

Stuff really took a turn for the worst now that the dark backstory of the kids came to light and the Executioners together with the traitorous doctor carried out a suprise attack.

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