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bastek66 said:  bastek66 said:  *drools* Another great episode! |
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| Man what an epic episode. The new female pilot is cool and she was really keeping up with Mika. |
| So this is what Sunrise has been saving up the whole year on. They may have virtually taken the entire year off anime TV season wise but seem to be going out of 2015 strong overall. Of course I always say episode 7-8 is when your average Gundam series really starts taking off and very often never lets up till the end. The other angle that cuts a bit backwards on it is that it usually makes going week to week next to impossible and begs marathoning. |
| 5/5 thanks to story, not fan service. It was nice change after yesterdays Uta failure. Gundam AOTS ! |
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| Fantastic Epd! The Gals are no joke. |
| Glorious Titties Nuff Said! Make America Great Again! |
| Even I have to admit it after this episode, it's finally become a bonafide Gundam show. Damn that entire encounter with the Hammerhead had me on the edge of my seat. The fights between Mika and that new girl Lafter was so damn gorgeous as well. I'm gonna enjoy what the next episode brings, because I don't see the Tekkadan joining up with these new guys just yet, and I don't see the new guys just letting them leave after they basically jacked their ship so beautifully. Oh, by the way, I highly doubt that the "darling" Lafter mentioned in the previews is Mikazuki. My bet is the badass pimp of a captain of theirs. |
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Kaioshin_Sama said: I'm surprised you're so receptive to the show, given how I've seen how critical you are. Maybe it's the general Gundam boner offsetting it? Kind of the same here for particular entries..... IBO is best when it focuses on action despite not being so hot, but this was a noticeable step up in choreography with the Gundam battle. Mika is still the same Mika (which is a problem), Guts showed some determination in this episode because of Mika's trust in him, Orga further displaying how Mika's presence influences his decision making, Eugene has been completely pacified by the confidence Orga had in his ability in the second to last episode, and so on. Another example of ineffectual storytelling deals with Kudelia. She's downcast that she'll simply get in the way if she stays on the bridge, turning to a lack of confidence, and then that value gets turned around by Atra saying "let's go" as if going on the bridge was a matter of fact. It only serves to reinforce a character trait that didn't need it in a redundant one, which is one of the show's flaws in a bigger way. The show emphasizes "what I (you) can do", but how about having her make use of her persuasive speaking ability in negotiations like the one featured in today's episode? Not a real fan of the new characters introduced so far, but it's only been one episode. Generic back to back bravado and commentary isn't exactly engaging. We also got another cartoonishly evil adult to add to the pile. |
TonyThemeNov 15, 2015 11:30 AM
L-Ryoshi said: Never underestimate the Nina Trinity archetypeEven I have to admit it after this episode, it's finally become a bonafide Gundam show. Damn that entire encounter with the Hammerhead had me on the edge of my seat. The fights between Mika and that new girl Lafter was so damn gorgeous as well. I'm gonna enjoy what the next episode brings, because I don't see the Tekkadan joining up with these new guys just yet, and I don't see the new guys just letting them leave after they basically jacked their ship so beautifully. Oh, by the way, I highly doubt that the "darling" Lafter mentioned in the previews is Mikazuki. My bet is the badass pimp of a captain of theirs. |
| I know there is a massive bias against mecha anime in MAL, but the score of this show is a crime compared to some others this season. Week in and week out, this series is delivering the goods. Best Gundam TV series in a long, long time IMO. |
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DJ_Ketchup said: I wasn't implying that she should be able to turn the situation around or cause a new course of action that deviated from the actual episode. You're right she's in no position at that point in time, but have her lack of confidence at least be attached to an actual failure, a failure stemming from an inability to do what she does best because of the situation they're in, that gives the inner conflict more weight than just mere repetition.How can she even be in the position to negotiate when she herself is considered a bargaining chip. Besides, Biscuit already tried to leverage a negotiation, but it didn't work. Why would a well funded group negotiate with a bunch of rag tag rebels anyway from a position of weakness? Let's face it Kurdelia is gonna be a figurehead character with not much power to do much of anything. No need to beat the dead horse. |
| doing pedicure inside a Mobile Suit seems legit the fights were awesome |
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| Two words: space booty. ヽ(♡‿♡)ノ This series is all over the place in tone, but it makes it work. Feels like it has genuine character. I'm liking it more and more with every episode. |
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TonyTheme said: Kaioshin_Sama said: I'm surprised you're so receptive to the show, given how I've seen how critical you are. Maybe it's the general Gundam boner offsetting it? Kind of the same here for particular entries..... IBO is best when it focuses on action despite not being so hot, but this was a noticeable step up in choreography with the Gundam battle. Mika is still the same Mika (which is a problem), Guts showed some determination in this episode because of Mika's trust in him, Orga further displaying how Mika's presence influences his decision making, Eugene has been completely pacified by the confidence Orga had in his ability in the second to last episode, and so on. Another example of ineffectual storytelling deals with Kudelia. She's downcast that she'll simply get in the way if she stays on the bridge, turning to a lack of confidence, and then that value gets turned around by Atra saying "let's go" as if going on the bridge was a matter of fact. It only serves to reinforce a character trait that didn't need it in a redundant one, which is one of the show's flaws in a bigger way. The show emphasizes "what I (you) can do", but how about having her make use of her persuasive speaking ability in negotiations like the one featured in today's episode? Not a real fan of the new characters introduced so far, but it's only been one episode. Generic back to back bravado and commentary isn't exactly engaging. We also got another cartoonishly evil adult to add to the pile. It's very hard to screw up a Gundam series for me though of course it has happened. In general I've actually been enjoying a season for pretty much the first time all year and that includes much of what's on my watch list. Young Black Jack, OPM, Gundam, Noragami, Lupin III Italian Adventure. Sakurako-San has fallen a little by the way side and I want no part of other popular stuff like Monogatari and some of the LN series on the season but overall I'm enjoying the current crop of new release anime for the first time all year again probably because it feels like it has more to offer than just some hyped up light novel and/or visual novel related things that I barely care about and has a healthy mix of old school, new school franchises as well as varied genres. Seems to only ever really happen in Fall anymore though. I'm not impossible to please at all really though, it's just been a really really REALLY bad year for my kind of anime up until about this season save a slight reprieve in Spring and I just simply don't have the same kind of tastes as the majority necessarily. What surprises me more is that people are actually enjoying a Gundam series. I mean it's not huge numbers, but if you had told me after a decade of constant negativity that two months in a Gundam series would still be enjoying an overwhelmingly positive reception I would have said that people don't know what happens to Gundam series in the 21st century. |
PeacingOutNov 15, 2015 12:41 PM
TonyTheme said: Mika is still the same Mika (which is a problem), Guts showed some determination in this episode because of Mika's trust in him, Orga further displaying how Mika's presence influences his decision making, Eugene has been completely pacified by the confidence Orga had in his ability in the second to last episode, and so on. Is this supposed to be criticism? If it is, I can't quite catch it TonyTheme said: The show emphasizes "what I (you) can do", but how about having her make use of her persuasive speaking ability in negotiations like the one featured in today's episode? What makes you be certain she won't do this later? We are 7 episodes into the story. It seems as if you are expecting the characters to develop over night. I think the characters (already) have more depth than in any Gundam I've seen up to this point. To my experience Gundam has never been known of very fleshed out characters, even if it has plenty of memorable ones. It's rather campy overall |
cupcNov 15, 2015 12:46 PM
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DJ_Ketchup said: tbh the ship battles are more exciting than the gundam battles You'd enjoy the Battle of Loum |
| Well we know who will be captain when Orga dies. A ship full of boys meeting up with a ship full of girls. hmm... And we even got some Atra service.  |
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| Holy shit, that was awesome! That fight was top tier stuff and i adored how well they uses space as an environment in the fight, alot of gundam shows dont seem to use space for anything more than just adding weightlessness during fights so seeing this much care into it is fucking great especially with that part using the asteroirds. I was expecting just a grunt tier fight but the made this GOAT as fuck. I love how they made everyone actually feel like they are on par with power even the gundam. bastek66 said: I'm usually not the type to say shit like this, but aina is fucking perfection in terms of looks. Hey as a added bonus i actually like her as a character. |
JizzyHitlerNov 15, 2015 1:24 PM
Immahnoob said: Jizzy, I know you have no idea how to argue for shit, tokiyashiro said: Jizzy as you would call yourself because youre a dick The most butthurt award goes to you And clearly you havent watched that many shows thats why you cant determine if a show is unique or not Or maybe you're just a child who likes common stuffs where hero saves the day and guys gets all the girls. Sad taste you have there kid you came up to me in the first place making you look more like a kid who got slapped without me even knowing it and start crying about it to me |
cupc said: Not really besides the Mika comment I didn't elaborate on. I do think Eugene's conflict with Orga was a big nothing and was resolved too early, though.Is this supposed to be criticism? If it is, I can't quite catch it What makes you be certain she won't do this later? We are 7 episodes into the story. I'm talking about the here and now, and how repetitive Orphans is.It seems as if you are expecting the characters to develop over night. I think the characters (already) have more depth than in any Gundam I've seen up to this point. I don't think so, and I find the cast rather flat or basic at the moment. You could elaborate if you wish. Someone like Kamille has character flaws highlighted, how they conflict with his desires and made it hard for him to satisfy or reach them, how they fuck up his life situation and significantly affect other characters, and elaborated on what has shaped his interests, behavior, and point of views within the first three episodes. Mika doesn't have any significant character flaws and it's episode 7. Note the amount of episodes Zeta has and Orphans has. Nothing impairs him or stops him from accomplishing his goals or fulfilling his desires in the show so far outside external forces. Giving information like his desire to build a farm was a step in the right direction, but could use more relation to what little of his inner character that's been displayed. Kaioshin_Sama said: It seems like Destiny being a blight is a universal perception among hardcore fans. It's very hard to screw up a Gundam series for me though of course it has happened. I'm not impossible to please at all really though, it's just been a really really REALLY bad year for my kind of anime up until about this season save a slight reprieve in Spring and I just simply don't have the same kind of tastes as the majority necessarily. What surprises me more is that people are actually enjoying a Gundam series. I mean it's not huge numbers, but if you had told me after a decade of constant negativity that two months in a Gundam series would still be enjoying an overwhelmingly positive reception I would have said that people don't know what happens to Gundam series in the 21st century. I thought 00 got a mostly positive reception? I'd figure at least on MAL. What should be noted is the disparity between G-Reco's reception and Orphans' due to their close proximity in release date. That's surprising. I'm no Tomino fanboy, but I liked G-Reco by the seventh episode more than Orphans. |
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| It's a rare thing when a show can make me not hate its fanservice. |
| This show has everything I like. Space battles between cruise ships, complemented by mecha action. Just plain awesome. |
| Tekkadon going to negoiate with Turbines YAY Dat battle was epic!!!! |
| It's been nearly 6 years since I was hyped with a Gundam Series |
Farabeuf said: I know there is a massive bias against mecha anime in MAL, but the score of this show is a crime compared to some others this season. Yeah, shows like this are why I can't take the MAL ratings seriously. It's not the personal score so much as it is the score relative to other shows that are objectively far worse. |
ex_necrossNov 15, 2015 7:31 PM
| Holy shit, this episode was so damn good. kickmesign said: Well we know who will be captain when Orga dies. A ship full of boys meeting up with a ship full of girls. hmm... And we even got some Atra service. Actually there's nothing to see here. |
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| if HYPE has a name.... |
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| Wow I really like the battle choreography in this episode, it was intense and entertaining to watch. At first it felt like Akihiro only saw Mikazuki as his rival-friend, but it's definitely more obvious now that he also respects Mika and wouldn't want to disappoint him by not finishing the task he was given. Nice to see that this Naze Turbine guy seems to look down on the Alaya Vijnana system and probably has some sympathy for the kids now (or at least he's curious). Good job for mentioning it, Maruba. I think it just goes to show that knowing more about the bigger picture is important to making one's decisions. Although who knows, maybe even after listening, Naze will still be an enemy. ixarising said: And Yamagi is he actually a she. O_O How did you come to that conclusion :O |
| Action packed episode. I enjoyed how innovative Tekkadan can be. We also got introduced to Nena Trinity 2.0 lol and an all-female team. This won't probably end well. |
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| bruhhhh the female pilots so many Mr white suit knows how to pick his crew :P i actually really liked the one suit at the time that didn't have arms best girl gets the best suit?! action was great to both the suit and ship combat like the balance between them animation had me pumped up! Orphan still going strong ! |
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| This series is pretty awesome so far. I'm liking all the characters and this episode was badass. oh and... bastek66 said:  [/quote] |
| pretty good episode, imo. i mostly just want mika/orga interaction, but i have a feeling that will not be much of a focus from now on. don't mind the new female pilots, but i'm not gunna latch onto them like everyone else is doing just because they're girls. loved the fight at the end. it was intense and beautiful to watch. |
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| Can't believe that they did it xD I love so much this OP! Raise your flaaaag!! :D |
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| Holy shit, what an intense episode, and a great way to end it too! Glad no1 died from both Tekkadan & the Turbines and it look's like an alliance might be formed. Also, bastek66 said: dem legs. Looks like the guys might get some more female company soon, at least for a short while :P |
| I think this anime has personal grudge against aged men, most of them are annoying and hostile lol. Turbines needs to become ally....more girls are always welcome :) |
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| This episode GOODNESS. And that battle choreography/art gorgeous. |
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| Okay, I have had enough of Lafter. The continuation is what makes this show a real treat. Orga's decisions are heavily affected by him wanting to not disappoint Mika. Really loved the moment when Orga was talking with Biscuit regarding Teiwaz. He took a glimpse at Mika, looked at his curious eyes looking at his direction as Mika nonchalantly munching and immediately decided not to change the initial plan without any hesitation. Mika is more than just a pilot to Tekkadan. He seems to be uninterested but most of the crucial decisions are made through him by Orga. Just one comment from him that he wouldn't want any of his comrades to be separated was enough to make the entire negotiation fall off. I am on board the ship that shall create a major conflict later on in the series. |
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| Amazing episode. Loved the action, The new developments with Turbine. So excited to see how the series is gonna progress from here. I've taken a real liking to Lafter, She's cool :P |
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| great episode , my favourite so far , Glad Nobody got to die , i thought Akihiko would since he was up against 2 Gundam but he handled them quite well . Mikazuki really had trouble this time but i liked how he managed to turn the situation to his advantage . Please just kill Maruba already |
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| This is bullshit! I tought that that bloodthisty midget gonna kill someone, but she's a girl. Gotta get some plot armor for a while. Anyway, superb episode |
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ex_necross said: Farabeuf said: I know there is a massive bias against mecha anime in MAL, but the score of this show is a crime compared to some others this season. Yeah, shows like this are why I can't take the MAL ratings seriously. It's not the personal score so much as it is the score relative to other shows that are objectively far worse. Owari no Seraph 2 is rated higher than this is. Just to show how strange the people around these parts are. |
Caraculiambro said: ex_necross said: Yeah, shows like this are why I can't take the MAL ratings seriously. It's not the personal score so much as it is the score relative to other shows that are objectively far worse. Owari no Seraph 2 is rated higher than this is. Just to show how strange the people around these parts are. Well, only the people who liked season 1 enough watched season 2, meaning the ratings were already gonna be inflated. Besides, MAL ratings are like a popularity contest more than anything. Gundam isn't so popular here. |
| Wow this anime is more better than I though. Honestly I had wrong view about this series about sometime ago, but this turned to be one of "Hidden Gem of Mecha Anime" in this season. Nice action sequence and choreography. DAT LAFTER.  |
| Now this was a good episode. Story hasn't really made much progress yet tho. |
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| Amazing episode, was kinda pissed with how the ending turned out, I mean seriously? just when Mika's eyes went full batshit to kill the hot girl they just had to give up? that is just wroooong! yeah she's hot but I wanted to see blood! |
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