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May 23, 2020 2:19 PM

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Much better than the last episode. Khun is probably the best character in the show. Now the rules of the game make more sense because last time they did not explain it very well.
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May 23, 2020 4:32 PM

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Uhh this episode irritated me so much. I can see that it could be so much better. But it it isn't. It seems rushed and not explained properly. Because of that I'm having hard time getting into it. I want to like this anime but it just doesn't let me; Very frustrating. I didn't want to at first, but now I think I'm gonna finally give in - and read the manhwa..
May 23, 2020 5:57 PM

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once again! Khun delivers!
5/5.


May 23, 2020 6:00 PM
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Not surprised at who was behind the betrayal, but makes me wonder if Anaak knew? (Seems like not?) It did seem to make this round seem less...intense? Difficult though. I'm surprised his team actually let him "carry".
Not sure if I missed it last week, but why do some of them have automated win?
May 23, 2020 9:56 PM

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Well, I wasn’t expecting that, is confusing because I don’t really know the characters yet, but Laure’s intentions are a mystery, and Khun, like, getting along with Bam and trying to give him a chance to continue, despite his initial intentions. Serena and Ho’s conversation was interesting, looks like gonna be developed.
May 24, 2020 6:14 AM
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Romeg said:
I have rewatched 7th episode again but still can't understand one thing. Why team B would lose if team A wins? Rules don't say like there can be only one winner team. Pls halp, guys :D


Most of thr members of team A are best seeds (this was not included in the anime) it means they got really good points. Khun, Shibisu, Laure are best seeds. Do even if they fail the Hide and Seek (Tag) game, the three of them will still pass. However for Team B, they dont have "aces". Altho Endorsi is among the members but she's not a best seed. Plus, she committed a mistake on her last test when she fall together with Anaak.

Team A = group full of honor students
Team B = drop outs, lazy students

If team A pass the test, Team B will fail automatically.
May 24, 2020 9:44 AM

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Amethyzt001 said:
Romeg said:
I have rewatched 7th episode again but still can't understand one thing. Why team B would lose if team A wins? Rules don't say like there can be only one winner team. Pls halp, guys :D


Most of thr members of team A are best seeds (this was not included in the anime) it means they got really good points. Khun, Shibisu, Laure are best seeds. Do even if they fail the Hide and Seek (Tag) game, the three of them will still pass. However for Team B, they dont have "aces". Altho Endorsi is among the members but she's not a best seed. Plus, she committed a mistake on her last test when she fall together with Anaak.

Team A = group full of honor students
Team B = drop outs, lazy students

If team A pass the test, Team B will fail automatically.


no the teams are meant to be fairly even.

Hatz is on team B as well as Endorsi. As well as Bam who this point is second highest in the wave class but the anime didn't show it as well as it should have, but it is shown if you look close.

If you consider the top seeds in team A, the second best seeds are in team B. but the spear throwers as their top two already passed.
PoisonedTeaMay 24, 2020 9:51 AM
May 24, 2020 9:57 AM

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My thoughts on this anime are about as divided as the community's opinions on it. Besides the bad comedy imo, the episode itself was fun to watch and Khun is entertaining, though his schemes aren't anything too special. Dude with freckles and Endorsi (I think that's her name lol) are the other characters that I'm enjoying. Rak and Bam are awful. The story itself is still pretty mediocre from what I'm seeing and has less depth than your typical battle shounen that people usually love to hate on.

But hey, that's just my take. Hope it finishes strong!
May 24, 2020 11:16 AM
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XHellLyterX said:
My thoughts on this anime are about as divided as the community's opinions on it. Besides the bad comedy imo, the episode itself was fun to watch and Khun is entertaining, though his schemes aren't anything too special. Dude with freckles and Endorsi (I think that's her name lol) are the other characters that I'm enjoying. Rak and Bam are awful. The story itself is still pretty mediocre from what I'm seeing and has less depth than your typical battle shounen that people usually love to hate on.

But hey, that's just my take. Hope it finishes strong!

They probably wont. If they want to end season 1 then they will have to adapt even more chapters per episode than now. And they are cutting so much now. For example when Lero ro was talking to coffe freak in the manhwa all test administrators were present and they had longer conversation.

They even cut big chunk of fight during crown game. Knowing this they still decide to add fillers only for comedic purpose such as Rak eating chocolate.

They even added two plotholes that were not present in the manhwa. xD
Director even says in an interview that to completely enjoy anime you should read manhwa. At this point I dont have anything more to do than just to flip my hands.

Yeah, so I dont have mch expectation.
Atleast the pv got me to read all of thhe manhwa. It is great story. Shame what anime is doing to it.
May 24, 2020 5:29 PM
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The soundtrack for this show is insane. Really enjoyed this episode though. The plot twist was very solid. Also such a great cast of characters. Really excited to see where it goes from here
May 25, 2020 9:53 AM

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I really enjoyed this episode, rewatched it as well. Hyped for the next one, but honestly I just love Khun to bits. One of my fave chars for sure.

I think for people who only watch the anime, I'd definitely recommend the webtoon as well. There is a lot of additional information and well....it's quite a bit ahead so can sate your curiosity. Until you get stuck waiting impatiently every week anyway. I think the anime is doing pretty good considering the amount of info it has to go through and the format difference.
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May 25, 2020 4:09 PM
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The thing is, when you listen to people saying that they missed important details from manhwa, I wouldn't say that they missed important details, but the explanation to this game was kinda lackluster in anime, they rushed the explanation. And what made tog manhwa great was the concurrent material such as SIU's blog post that people got to read which explained some points from manhwa to greater detail for every chapter.
Personally, I think they didn't depict what they had to well, in this. But I think they've got something on their mind as to how they would go about this. Maybe they will focus more on upcoming parts of story rather than this.
And most important thing to focus on in TOG is the slow and eventual introduction to world without asking a lot of questions, thats how you would go enjoying this series more because , TOG got a whole lore set up even before our actual story begins, and mysterious world building is it's actual focus. This is not like those series where world building is secondary and the arc execution is primary.
In TOG the execution of events heavily relies on its mysterious world building, so if we criticize the series based on not giving us enough info, then I guess you've not understood what this story is trying to set up in these episodes. You're not gonna get quick explanation to all, but eventual explanation based on requirements of the arcs. Anyways just enjoy the series
May 26, 2020 3:03 AM

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lightUp-Faya said:

In TOG the execution of events heavily relies on its mysterious world building, so if we criticize the series based on not giving us enough info, then I guess you've not understood what this story is trying to set up in these episodes.


And I agree, but the major problem here is that the anime decided to skip an extremely important explanation for the world of ToG, which is the power system. And there is no way to delve into it in the next episodes either because not only there isn't any good point of doing so but every character that has been introduced so far should have a basic idea of how Shinsu works, so it wouldn't make sense ( not even for Baam) to ask about the power system, they should already have such knowledge at this point. The most appropriate time for them to learn about it would've been when they still attended classes.So, unfortunately, the studio behind the anime most probably never planned to ever explain it.
May 26, 2020 4:20 AM

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Can't believe Khun did that just to help Bam....
May 26, 2020 4:49 AM
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GhostRO123 said:
lightUp-Faya said:

In TOG the execution of events heavily relies on its mysterious world building, so if we criticize the series based on not giving us enough info, then I guess you've not understood what this story is trying to set up in these episodes.


And I agree, but the major problem here is that the anime decided to skip an extremely important explanation for the world of ToG, which is the power system. And there is no way to delve into it in the next episodes either because not only there isn't any good point of doing so but every character that has been introduced so far should have a basic idea of how Shinsu works, so it wouldn't make sense ( not even for Baam) to ask about the power system, they should already have such knowledge at this point. The most appropriate time for them to learn about it would've been when they still attended classes.So, unfortunately, the studio behind the anime most probably never planned to ever explain it.


I agree with you, but the let's be positive and hope that the import things are presented to us in a different way at least. Sequence in which the things get introduced to us may change in anime. Like I said, anime may focus more on one part compared to other. The change can be for better or for worse, let's just stay positive and enjoy the anime y'know ;)
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May 26, 2020 7:03 PM

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Khun is the only silver lining in this show...
May 26, 2020 8:38 PM

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Michelle pls.. come with u friends T-T
May 26, 2020 9:21 PM

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That music right at the end after "That's always been our relationship, hasn't it?" was pretty damn great, love when the mood shifts so drastically like that
May 27, 2020 1:06 AM

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That music right at the end after "That's always been our relationship, hasn't it?" was pretty damn great, love when the mood shifts so drastically like that


Holy yes, it got to me, I feel bad for both of them though :(

Serena's been through a lot and Hoh seems to have an inferiority complex... kind of scary how experiences can change people in many ways
May 28, 2020 5:27 PM
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Me commenting episode 8 after having commented episode 9.
xD


This one definitely felt rushed, it was really fast and that gave a strange feel to it. Khun's strategy (look at that title drop, daddy!) was pretty enjoyable to see, it's clear he's the mastermind of the team, though his latter betrayal was surprising, they were so close but it seems Khun has already decided who are those interesting persons he wanna climb the tower with. Shibisu trying to stop Quantz was hilarious by the way, as it was Bam cheering for Khun in front of his team; I also liked Serena's backstory, but it felt shallow, while Khun and Anaak's ones were short too, those felt more substantial, while this one not, though I liked that it showed us how Hedon picks the regulars, that was a nice touch.
May 30, 2020 11:06 PM

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My how the turtles have turned.
May 31, 2020 4:43 AM
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Now. Okamoto is gone, you see what happened to him. Who will replace him?
Jun 1, 2020 3:55 AM

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What a sly fox Khun is. Had seen through it but it was still a nice twist.

Overall an average episode. Sadly the test didn't hold much weight for me. The whole thing about climbing the Tower doesn't as important as it should be. That's probably due to the lack of info we have and also the pacing being a bit off.
Jun 2, 2020 9:52 AM

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Honestly not unsurprising Khun would, "Betray" Team A in order to help Bam- he has no investment in the team or the result of the test for them- only for his actual friends. I'm surprised no one else tried to pull something similar.
Jun 27, 2020 2:16 PM

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D'awwhhhhh, KHUN-KUN, YOUUUUUUU~~~ <3 Bam's view on friendship rubs off on him lulz. I'd be all, fuck errbody, they're my stepping stones to get to the top! lololol xP

Man, I would LOVE a plot twist where Bam recovers his memories and it turns out he's a freaking evil demon lord or some shit *O* huehuehue
Jul 21, 2020 1:41 PM
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I will admit, Khun is mighty impressive with his unpredictability. As soon as Quand saw through his what he perceived as Khun's plan, I immediately thought that this was it. Only for my expectations to be blown away when Quand fell to the dark abyss on his own. But no, Khun yet again surprised by blackmailing Quand to have his friends, not necessarily his team, pass. What a cunning trickster.

Speaking of which, Quand was equally impressive. Even with his skills severely weakened, he managed to drop the regulars with the blink of an eye. For a man who is easily angered, he surprisingly is quite smart. Just how powerful are these rankers compared to the norm?
Aug 1, 2020 7:12 PM

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I love Khun more and more. Such a cool character. I was thinking about what he was actually planning in order to win. But that was even better as I expected and definitely nothing you would predict so easily.

I totally forgot that he and his "real" friends already had enough points to pass. So he only wanted for Bam to get informations to make it through this exam even if that means to betray his team. That's what you can call true friendship. Even Lero-Ro was surprised by this.

Should be interesting to see what kind of plan Endorsi has and especially what role Bam will play in it. I'm still not sure about Hoh. It feels like since he got the letter he's also planning something. Can't wait to see what will happen in then ext episode.

Aug 27, 2020 7:39 AM

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Cunning genius Khun strikes again, really liked that plottwist almost thought team A would win until Quant suddenly appeared and the administrators talked about the friendlist. Kinda hope Bam will get some development now since he hasn't really done anything since the first ep outside that little outburst in the bonus crown game.

Sep 16, 2020 7:10 AM
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Khun is so big brain ;)
Dec 12, 2020 12:39 PM

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Another just really enjoyable episode for me, loved Aguero's twist to help his real team out instead of Team A, the team of friends he made with Bam while on the journey to the top of the tower. All of his comrades who were on his team had enough points to pass regardless of the result so by sacrificing a Team A win and giving enough hints on how Team B with Bam, Androssi, Hatz, etc. can overcome and complete the test so that they can pass, while the Team A comrades he had along with him can climb the tower regardless, so everyone he is allied with wins. Pretty damn smart plan from him overall, and made Quant look like a geek despite being a Ranker. Gotta rate friendship.

Androssi's already off with her own plan in Team B and betraying other random people from their team too, this episode is just full of light-hearted backstabbing and I'm all in for it. It's exciting stuff, and with other elements like what is Ho going to do to climb the tower from the letter he received, should be a nice next episode. Pacing was fast but nothing static like I expected, I enjoyed this a lot. Only thing that could have been better is the visuals refinement, but it still was solid nonetheless.
Apr 1, 2021 9:06 PM
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Endorsi is so cute, if I was in her team I'd simp for her as well even if I know I'll end up getting kicked around like that other simp guy too lmao

I wonder what kind of plan she has under her sleeve. I'm intrigued.
Jul 16, 2021 3:30 AM

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Things have gotten spicer and spicer.

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Sep 14, 2021 2:53 PM
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#killrachel

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Jan 18, 2022 10:23 AM
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I’ve heard this is gonna be full of betrayals but I didn’t expect one this early on
Mar 11, 2022 3:15 AM
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I am confucius. Everyone started to like each other so some lost the will to fight
May 16, 2023 1:35 AM

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What that girl said makes me wonder if there is gonna be death fights with the people they come to know if so that really sucks I can see why Rachel is keeping her distance so much

Khun is a sly fox at least we know he only cares about the people on that friends list.
Jul 10, 2024 6:45 PM
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Maintains quality.
Jul 16, 2024 3:32 PM

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Wow, pretty surprising twist at the end with Khun having his team purposefully lose to help Yoru out, and make it look like his plan did not work out to his team.
Aug 1, 2024 4:58 PM

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Kevin Penkin's music really takes the anime to another level.

Aug 11, 2024 12:22 PM

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damn i may have estimated some time to watch this series (disclaimer: watching when fonished airing), but ops and eds are soooo good that i m past time xD
Aug 18, 2024 10:17 PM
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OH HELL YEAH KHUN YOU THE GOAT
- KHAN AND ANAAK TEAM UP LETS GOOOO
- Really smart plan
- WHAT A PLOT TWIST THATS SO SWEET
Jan 6, 4:34 PM

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Wow Khun really did that. Showed the Ranker he could've one if he wanted, showed Team B what to do, and made it possible for Bam to continue on to climb the tower.

Also, no one's really talking about Serena's crazy flashback?? Like what kind of messed up world are they living in, and nobody bats an eyelash? How can she even look at another Ranker without losing her sh--. Couldn't be me!

Like others mentioned, a lot of details have been left out so the points system still makes no sense to me. But yeah the general feel of this show is still reminding me of H x H and Liar Game.

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