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| I've been waiting for Cutthroat to snap for ages and there were hints along the way that he was obsessed with killing Swindler, but that was frickin' intense! It was pretty badass that she killed him considering they were comrades for a while but it just shows that she's crossed a line. |
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| Sister was really cute imitating Swindler. And the cutthroat went crazy for good. A shame that censorship almost covers the entire screen. |
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| Fantastic episode, 2nd half of the episode really went full on The Shining. Well makes sense it is the title of the episode. Plus that "Here's Johnny!" from Cutthroat lmao. That explains why Cutthroat was sticking with and protecting Swindler, he was waiting until she was ripe for killin'. Swindler continues to amaze, having a hard time deciding if Elaina or Swindler is best girl this season, Imma just say both lmao. Sister was also very adorable this episode, defending Swindler from Courier's shit mouth. Really looking forward to the next episode. |
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| What's up with the red ring thing Cutthroat sees on top of Swindler's head? Is it all on his head? A hallucination perhaps or is it something else? Needless to say, he literally went full psycho in this episode. |
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pacmanyo said: Agree, it is exactly like that for me since the beginning. Over the top action, unreliatic scenes and stuffsInsideGrave said: I doubt there will be more to his character. Cutthroat was just there in the show to provide safety to Swindler in first few episodes which he did. They aren't gonna any explanations to his red superpower either, I could be wrong though They might be setting up background stuff for a sequel. They spent a decent amount of time doing the whole "red angel" thing, it would be fairly strange if it would just go nowhere. Or maybe it is just done and done. Don't mind either way as I will view this show as an enjoyable popcorn flick until they try to pay-off all the background setup. Sequel !! I won't be sure about that. It's an anime original so I don't expect it to have one |
krukrooo said: What's up with the red ring thing Cutthroat sees on top of Swindler's head? Is it all on his head? A hallucination perhaps or is it something else? Needless to say, he literally went full psycho in this episode. In his head but also signifies the importance of Swindler as a character. |
| Okay, I'll rewatch the series in BD version once it's out and someone is gonna upload it on kissanime-like websites. Gosh the censorship in this episode was awful |
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| Not going to address everything here, but imSOunique said: Swantje said: In the first, what, 5 episodes the two executioners were badass. They were clearly a match for the Akudama. Not only did they not address how the Akudama escaped all those executioners a few episodes ago, but now Cutthroat just manages to break in their likely heavily fortified headquarters and manages to kill every single one? Wtf? Why were they nerfed so much? Those 2 executioners were the elit of the elit (especially the guy), likely not every single executioner is as well trained as them. They didn't expect an attack on the HQ, the best trained executioners probably don't sit in HQ all day, and because of the riot in the city they probably sent out most of the combat personnel, so probably mostly the administrative workers and security guards got left behind. Yeah, I know they explicitly mentioned that they incited the riot to lower the defenses of the HQ. But it's still not logical. Cutthroat was literally limping, and he still managed to take out all those executioners that probably all attacked him at once? Yeah, sure, those two executioners were the best of the best, but it's seriously pathetic if all those other executioners can't even take out one Akudama. Also, all those dead people were wearing executioner uniforms, so I doubt the implication here was that they were low ranking personel. imSOunique said: Swantje said: Also, Swindler's hypocrisy is off the charts, and it doesn't seem like the writers are ever going to address it. She literally ignited a civil riot that resulted in vigilante killings of probably also innocent people, and she just jokes about it, but still gets angry at the thought of Courier possibly killing those two executioners?? Just an episode before those very same people chased her out of the city, for all she cares they can murder each other in the riots as much as they want to. She probably still does not want people to die for no reason (the riot was needed so they maybe can get the brother), also she doesn't want to show bad example to the little girl. That doesn't make any sense. The executioners literally want her dead and kidnapped the Brother. If she hates innocent civilians for chasing her out of the city, she should also hate executioners for wanting/trying to kill her lol. Also, the Sister witnessed her killing those 3 dudes before, and yeah, they obviously weren't innocent and had very bad intentions, but so do the executioners. |
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| The censoring is really getting to me but damn we got a really dark and creepy episode. I just really don't understand how the riots happened. It's not like it's the first time that akudama were shown on the streets right? It just doesn't make sense how things got so out of hand. The only problem I have with this is that none of their actions really get justified. There are no reasons for them to act why they do. But I think I can let it slide. Maybe we'll get an episode tackling their past. Overall really interesting episode especially seeing the mind of cutthroat. |
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| So, in the future, we're gonna have tomatoes as a rare item. Lol Anyway, the episode in itself was creepy as hell. |
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imSOunique said: that's really good wow. now i get it. takes for pointing that out.dompsterfire said: The censoring is really getting to me but damn we got a really dark and creepy episode. I just really don't understand how the riots happened. It's not like it's the first time that akudama were shown on the streets right? It just doesn't make sense how things got so out of hand. The only problem I have with this is that none of their actions really get justified. There are no reasons for them to act why they do. But I think I can let it slide. Maybe we'll get an episode tackling their past. You probably already noticed that the political situation in Kansai is really far from the ideal democracy. Kansai lost the war and now basically it is being controlled by Kantou (they are the faces the head executioner was getting orders from). After the war, of course, conditions were terrible, they made out the akudama as scapegoat who people can blame for their terrible situation (just like Germany after the 1st world war did it with the jews). You can guess how dire the situation is when you see people praying to a fkin train, the Shinkanzen. They are controlling the people with fear: the akudama are the public enemy. In ep 1 we could see that the public execution of the Cutthroat was a major event in the city. Akudama aren't even bad scapegoats, as most of them are dangerous criminals. Now, I don't think we know (yet?) how the akudama came to be, did they excommunicate criminals, or excommunicated people became criminals (having no other way to earn money other than from crime), but we can also see not all of them are lunatics (for example Carrier, Hacker, Hoodlum), so maybe even after a minor crime people are stigmad as akudama and never let back to the society again (it would be a problem if the society runs out of public enemies). Anyway so all this has been working fine and all, up until now the akudama has been just committing random crimes, but now it seems they are actually doing some pretty serious stuff, like robbing/destroying the Shinkanzen (an object of admiration throughout the entire city), and now the akudama, the public enemy apparently have a leader who threatens to destroy the city. The Swindler probably didn't quite want all this, but it did serve its purpose of weakening the executioner HQ's defenses. We mostly know all major characters reason, Brawler was just a maniac wanting to fight anything, Hacker wanted to get out of the city, Hoodlum and Swindler were just going with the flow (+ money), Carrier for the money and he is kind of the only good guy (someone has to be :D), we got to know Cutthroat and the surgeon lady's reasons this ep. Also in the first half of the season having a bomb on their necks was somewhat overwriting their original purposes. The kids wanted to go to the moon, but as it turns out it is not a possibility. Swindler now wants to help the kids, since she has nothing else to do, nowhere to return to, being an akudama she cannot continue her old life. |
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| I knew that the OP hinted at their deaths (or possibly just their future cuz I don’t think everyone will die). First with Brawler and now Cutthroat. RIP. I loved the madlad. And damn Hoodlum is actually pretty hot without that hairstyle. |
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| Damn this episode gave me chills down my spine. The little girl is cute tho when she said "swindler ain't shit" Damn fricken Cutthroat literally annihilated all those executioners to show it to Swindler. |
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| RIP Cutthroat, honestly wasn't expecting him to die second (or 3rd but I have a feeling hacker isn't dead just yet). The bathroom scene actually creeped me out, really fits that this episode was called 'The Shining'. Also can we talk about Cutthroat beating the shit out of the execution department while being crippled? Man's got some real murdering skill. Bedhead Hoodlum is kind of a cutie ngl. But the end of the next episode preview though...pls let him live |
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| Cutthroat's VA Sakurai Takahiro performance was crazy awesome! 5/5. |
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| I like how the later half of Akudama turns from the earlier dumb super hero gang and battle friendship into a bloodlust horror film XD Didn't expect there'd be such sharp transition. Hard to imagine how these guys can work together in the first place XD. At this point I think cutthroat and doctor are done very well in terms of characteristization since they're the one who's actually ACTING the whole time. Only the Swinder still make little sense to me. So she really is NOT acting, and really is just a normal/ righteous girl. This is such a disappointment because it didn't explain her earlier contradictory motives/ attitudes. Also hard to believe cutthroat able to kill all those armed people while his leg is injured, yet Swindler can actually fight him at equal footing. At least this show stay true to the title in later half. |
Hegar said: It's pretty amazing how Cutthroat could stack all those bodies with only one foot. Why would people go nuts and start killing random people because there are criminals on the loose? In the first episode we saw two gangs shooting at each other, so the city is already used to murders and plenty of crime. It makes no sense. Agreed. I mean cutthroat able to fight with one leg injured against a bunch of police with guns, yet he lost to an amatuar like swindler? It's hard to believe really since cutthroat has shown superhuman capability in earlier episodes. Also that riot part makes little sense yes because the point is those Akudama WAS infamous WAY BEFORE the Shinkansen incident, that's why they have bounty of 700~900 years. So why only riot NOW? |
| So glad Swindler killed Cutthroat, his “aka aka” was giving me a migraine. If I was in Swindler's place I can imagine myself stabbing him like a psycho person...But the way they showed Cutthroat again after they left is kinda suspicious, is he really dead? Does Swindler know that her online post is making people kill innocent people? That action is questionable when she says “Killing is bad”. Doctor, you wanna control death? Then just create a robot that way you'll definitely achieve your dream. I won't be shocked if it turns out that the Doctor created herself by sewing random people... I think Hacker will show up later. It'll probably be like Swindler is in the verge of getting killed by the executioner and Hacker suddenly appears and saves her... The ending “You're the best bro” the way hoodlum said it feels like he'll be the next one...I hope he doesn't die tho... |
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| Things have gone completely sideways as the people start rioting, looking for anything to unleash their rage and fear at. They’re going as far as beheading those who they believe are aiding the Akudama. Very relevant for today actually, but I digress. Big props to both Swindler and Cutthroat’s actors for their superb performances.Swindler’s screams were very believable and Cutthroart’s sheer psychotic emotional ranting kept me glued to the screen. Ultimately, Swindler once again proves herself by defeating Cutthroat. I kind of wish she cut off his head to ensure he won’t come back, but we’ll see. So Hacker’s item fell out of Swindler’s bag, it’s something that I’ve thought about over the past 2 episodes, wondering when it’s going to be used. I thought she was going to use it to kill Cutthroat, but it appears to have another use instead. I can’t really remember why Courier is helping them, but to me it feels kind of weak if it’s “just another job”. I think it’s hinted a time or two that he cares for the two girls, we’ll see if they develop him more. I’d like to see Swindler rip him a new one for not caring about anything other than the next job. Good for Hoodlum getting some! But looks like he put his dick in crazy, because Doctor seems to want to play god more or less. Her goals aren’t too original, but whatever at this point. I’m wondering if she’ll end up helping the other group or not. She’s still a bit of a mystery with allegiance to no one. Now Brother is on his way somewhere else. Kanto perhaps? I’d really like to see the mystery revealed for that place, to finally see what’s really going on. I highly doubt that it’s the land of milk and honey that everyone says it is. |
| This show is such a guilty pleasure. So bad that it's actually really good. People who complain about plot, dialogue or character inconsistencies probably just don't understand this type of art. Stop overanalyzing and enjoy this action packed, crazy ride. btw I loved this subtle change in the opening with Swindler's hair, small thing but shows attention to details |
| I hate the lame way Cutthroat died. I'm so sad. |
| Congrats on the sex! Also, Cutthroat lost his damn mind. What happened? |
| Finally , Cutthroat jaz kicked the bucket. |
| Was hoping cutthroat would make a better bait and help them get dat kid back, but alas. |
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| Cutthroat was so annoying! So far, it feels like he has only existed to lengthen the plot. He doesn't do anything important, and is so boring! His voice is also quite annoying. |
| Damn, this episode is really creepy, Cutthroat really wanted to kill Swindler, but luckily Swindler managed to kill Cutthroat. |
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| Soooo Doctor wants to be able to control life and death? Didn’t she literally get her head cut off in the first ep, lived, and sewed it back on again? I don’t see how one could control life and death anymore than that. |
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| well cutthroat is dead. it's such a paradox how he went from protecting her to trying to kill her. this anime has been taking some crazy turns lately |
| goddamn This episode was wild as hell, and ladies and gentlemen that is what happens when you talk to a serial killer Overall 6/10 |
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| Doctor is insane. I bet hoodlum is feeling bad about sleeping with her now XD!! Cutthroat wanted to kill Swindler all along!!??? Damn didn't expect that!! Well, he deserved to die anyway!! And they're transporting Brother now....damn!! |
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