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Apr 27, 2018 4:38 AM
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THIS IS AN ANIME ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS THE MANGA BEYOND THIS EPISODE.
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Ahhh its finally out.
I still think 3 episodes is a little rush to adapt this arc but oh well.
This episode was fine, the next episode is the real thing where its at.
Really hope they don't screw up his big debut and comeback.
I want to see Ye Qiu back on stage !! XD
Apr 27, 2018 7:13 AM
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All players went plastic surgery :P

Like the part when Ye Xiu shows his face to Yifan when encouraging him. Hope Yifan faster join Ye Xiu ! gogo
Apr 27, 2018 12:08 PM
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tfw no-one wants to sign up for product placement in your Chinese cartoon

Apr 27, 2018 12:09 PM
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I like the new style and fight animation
I guess we need to wait for final episode for ye xiu
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Apr 27, 2018 12:58 PM
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Lemon said:
tfw no-one wants to sign up for product placement in your Chinese cartoon


Mcdonalds already bought all the product placement spots for this show lol.
Apr 27, 2018 1:01 PM
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fireTrickster said:
Lemon said:
tfw no-one wants to sign up for product placement in your Chinese cartoon


Mcdonalds already bought all the product placement spots for this show lol.

All those sad empty labels waiting for Wahaha and Tsingtao.

I wonder if these shorts need their own page on MAL...

Apr 27, 2018 1:39 PM
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So much hype! Can't wait!!
Apr 27, 2018 9:51 PM
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When is the next 2 episodes?
Apr 28, 2018 2:12 AM
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Where can I find the episode
Apr 28, 2018 4:32 AM
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Where i can find this episode in eng subs
Apr 28, 2018 6:30 AM

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Not a big fan of this show,but it was a fine start. Art and animation are still the factors which are carrying this show for me.

One Piece episode 914 & 915 & 1027 were a mistake and 957 brought the salvation - FMmatron


Apr 28, 2018 6:45 AM
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Anantpal_Rana said:
Where i can find this episode in eng subs

You can download it from nyaa
Apr 28, 2018 6:49 AM
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For me the art and animation was ok. Maybe because i like S1 animation more...
Apr 28, 2018 7:04 AM
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Art seemed little off from the first season but yeah they are picking up the standards...!!!!!
Apr 28, 2018 9:23 AM

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It's good to see this show is back, but it's shame it's only three episode. Some things are going to rushed. The animation looks fluid, but the art seems off to me. Those two duels were pretty cool.
Apr 28, 2018 10:50 AM
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[quote=Coranie]All players went through plastic surgery :P

xD, this was exactly my first impressions of the episode. I preferred the old style but I guess it’s just about time before we acclimatise to this, just like with Oregairu.

Overall, it was a nice episode. I’ve been hyping over this show ever since the first season aired and I can’t wait to see more. I hope we get to see Ye Qiu participate but, judging by how the show is progressing, I’d say it’s very unlikely. Nonetheless, here’s to hoping this short ONA series delivers exactly what the first season managed to deliver, action and awesomeness.
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Apr 28, 2018 11:32 AM

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_MushiRock11_ said:
I hope we get to see Ye Qiu participate but, judging by how the show is progressing, I’d say it’s very unlikely.


That's where you're wrong ;)
Apr 28, 2018 12:53 PM

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I'm not digging the new character designs, I like the previous one better(Although alot of characters look alike in there). Especially Yifan, he was my favorite character in S1.. Not I can't take him seriously with that haircut.
Apr 28, 2018 1:30 PM
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i was just wondering if there is gonna be another season after this? because there is only 3 episodes in this season.
Apr 28, 2018 6:17 PM

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I somehow like this designs better (for most of the characters), they seem to have more facial expressions, especially YX, who had a bit too much of a resting face in S1. The pacing is a bit fast, or am I just used to the novel where they repeated every chapter how the characters are prepared by the organizers, unless the players especially say they want to play with their own. Also they didn't really mention really mention what and how the All-Star weekend works.
Apr 28, 2018 7:00 PM
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Elginnnn said:
i was just wondering if there is gonna be another season after this? because there is only 3 episodes in this season.


12 episodes in 2019
Apr 28, 2018 7:16 PM
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Elginnnn said:
i was just wondering if there is gonna be another season after this? because there is only 3 episodes in this season.


The 3 episodes are part of the All Star OVA special.

Season 2 (12 episodes) is currently in development and scheduled for release in 2019.
Apr 28, 2018 7:23 PM
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HaxTalks+ Bayi has subbed episode 1:
https://nyaa.si/view/1031232

It's up on youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WF-bAS1DvcM
fireTricksterApr 29, 2018 9:02 AM
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_MushiRock11_ said:
I hope we get to see Ye Qiu participate but, judging by how the show is progressing, I’d say it’s very unlikely.


That's where you're wrong ;)


Oh, are you telling me he’ll play and reveal to the world that he is Ye Qiu? I sure hope this does.
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Apr 28, 2018 9:49 PM

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I kinda like the new character designs for this OVA, even though it has some inconsistencies.
Liked how the girls looked, especially the short-haired one.
Still though, having a hard time distinguishing the guys; specifically the captains as two of them looked almost the same as the MC.
3 episodes after a year of wait feels not enough for me.
I just hope it won't feel rushed.
Liking what I'm seeing so far.
Apr 28, 2018 10:58 PM
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at time u just gotta say thank u for McDonalds lol, like the implementation of 2D, 3D, and real life. Sometimes it doesn't always work however like how experimentally and smart the developers are in the series on how they cut corners.
Apr 29, 2018 12:12 AM

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the character designs changed but I still like them nonetheless.
this show makes me want to start gaming tbh lol. nice epiesode :D
Apr 29, 2018 4:28 AM

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I don't mind the change in art and the minor changes in the character visuals, but I REALLY don't like the changes to the face off the MC both to the person, and to his avatar. The first episode went well otherwise


Apr 29, 2018 8:38 AM

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Coranie said:
All players went plastic surgery :P


this ^^ i don't mind most of the minor changes but ye qiu's change just looks down right weird.

(that said, i'm really enjoying this arc so far + my urge to start gaming is stronger than ever!)
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is this a male gender issure...human issue...mental illness perhaps?
Apr 29, 2018 11:23 AM

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That was pretty awesome.

While I like the new visual style I think I prefer the older character designs. Feels like they changed the character design a bit too much.

I did not expect Tiny Herb's captain to set up such a compelling win for his rookie, that was really awesome. The captain really deserves respect for wanting the best for his team.

Poor Yifan though, he picked the wrong opponent. :(

Wonder if Ye Xiu will play in this tournament.
Apr 29, 2018 6:10 PM

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AAAAAH it is finally there! So happy!

I think the new style is ok. Not so much different from before. Solid quality overall, despite low res frames here and there.

However it feels like they cut out too much from the book. They did not explain much about Yifan choice and why he lost. He lost because Ghostblades have two major builds - Phantom Demon and Sword Demon. First is strong as support and second is good in 1v1. He challenged the strongest Phantom Demon player. But the guy got scared and prepared and Sword Demon character, which he does not play usually. He did it to be able to play 1v1 effectively. However Yifan went with his support Phantom Demon build and lost because of it. The Pro guy just was too careful because of the pressure and chose better 1v1 build. Thus Yifan got rekt so hard.

PS: everyone should read the book, it is so good! There are so many details and adventures there.
Apr 29, 2018 7:05 PM
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wangdonghu said:
Elginnnn said:
i was just wondering if there is gonna be another season after this? because there is only 3 episodes in this season.


12 episodes in 2019


omfg yes I want more of this
Apr 29, 2018 8:08 PM

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When is the next 2 episodes?

Someone knows when the the next episode will be release?

“如果结局早已注定,你还会愿意经历这一切吗?”
Apr 29, 2018 10:10 PM

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When is the next 2 episodes?

Someone knows when the the next episode will be release?



Same time. Friday.
(not sure, just asked a friend on the discord)
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TooLongDidntReadApr 29, 2018 10:16 PM
Apr 30, 2018 1:18 AM
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I think this studio use novel art style for the character design
I have seen Tang Rou and Ye Xiu's illustration once and it is almost the same style of art with this ova character design
it feel a bit weird see Qiao Yifan's style ,but other character was okay ,Chen Guo and Tang Rou seem become younger though
Chen Guo from middle age 30 lady to 25 , Tang Rou from a gorgeous lady become a bit more like high -school girl that just graduate IMO

HuangShaoTian was hilarious LMAOOO !!!
WangJiexi x 1000
I miss that sound PKPKPKPKPKPKPKPKPKPKPK
Apr 30, 2018 3:00 AM

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Goddamnn the episode was so epic!! Beautiful animation and art - the virtual reality stadium was amazing and the fight was nothing short of spectacular.

Only let downs were the painfully low framerates and minor character design changes - couldn't recognise Ye Qiu's online character. Looking forward to the next few episodes, hopefully God Qiu' takes the stage! 8.5/10
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Apr 30, 2018 1:54 PM

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ugh why do they always change the artstyles
Apr 30, 2018 5:01 PM
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OMG what happened to his armour, looked better in the first season in my opinion
Apr 30, 2018 9:25 PM

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When its the next episode coming out tho.. I hope it won't take ages.
May 1, 2018 3:24 AM

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I really don't like the new characters design... wonder why it was changed so much...
May 1, 2018 10:03 AM

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I don't understand why people aren't liking the new art style.

I personally find it to look amazing and much better than Season 1's.

Season 1 had reused animations and even some errors, and weird-looking CGI.
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Lemon said:
fireTrickster said:


Mcdonalds already bought all the product placement spots for this show lol.

All those sad empty labels waiting for Wahaha and Tsingtao.

I wonder if these shorts need their own page on MAL...




Is this a teaser for episode 2 or has it been released already? I can't wait for it, though I'm sorry they rushed all of this in 3 episodes.... so much will be cut out :(
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Lemon said:

All those sad empty labels waiting for Wahaha and Tsingtao.

I wonder if these shorts need their own page on MAL...




Is this a teaser for episode 2 or has it been released already? I can't wait for it, though I'm sorry they rushed all of this in 3 episodes.... so much will be cut out :(

It's just a McDonald's CM.

I think they're doing one CM per OVA.
May 1, 2018 8:05 PM
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For those who saw the first episode, but did not pay attention to the credits, I say: one of the studios responsible for this animation is the Colored Pencil, a Chinese studio that has done work for Japan [outsourced, however, only in some scenes here and there], especially to the studio NUT, the same that produced Youjo Senki. One of the studio's directors is Juansheng-Shi. The NUT studio is working on FLCL Alternative, and the studio seems to have hired Colored to do some animation together with you.

Enter the site of Sakugabooru and look for the name of the animator, as well as other animators such as Optical-Core.
May 2, 2018 12:34 PM

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Can't say I like the new art style. It looks too generic. I can probably get used to it, though. Story is still good and I'm interested to see what happens after this All-Star arc. I've read the light novels and loved them, so I hope the anime keeps up the good work.
May 3, 2018 4:47 AM

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This new studio did a good job, I didn't keep track of the change but I did notice as soon as the episode started. I would like to see more of this type of storytelling and excecution for future shows.
May 4, 2018 3:03 PM

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the art looks different from s1, but the animation is better. everytime i watch this show i always think, "ah finally M logo instead of W" xD
May 4, 2018 9:26 PM
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I really don't like the new characters design... wonder why it was changed so much...


Fun fact: this new design resembles the art in the novel closer than the old design, so it's truer to the original :)
May 5, 2018 11:18 AM
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I did not expect Tiny Herb's captain to set up such a compelling win for his rookie, that was really awesome. The captain really deserves respect for wanting the best for his team.


Wang Jiexi's "sacrifice" gave me some feels :'( I liked him in season 1, since he prioritizes the team over himself("sacrificing" his potential to have a better synergy with the team), but this episode made him the best character of the serie to me.

A solid first episode. The animation was nice and the way the CGI is being used is still impressive. If I ignore the art of this anime, I wouldn't have really noticed the change in studio. I do need to get used to the artstyle, but that's common, since I was used to season 1 artstyle.
May 5, 2018 6:41 PM

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Super excited that they are making more episodes after Season 1, even if it's an ONA, but I'm also sad that it's only three episodes. I wasn't too keen on the change in art style but I've gotten used to it at the end of the episode. I think Ghost Blade looked a lot nicer in the first season. The animation is pretty good and the action is great. Story is good and it was interesting to see Wang Jiexi use the battle to improve the morale of his teammate. It's also cool to see Ye Qiu's analysis of the battles. Also, I'm still laughing at how blatantly obvious McDonald's product placement is.
bloodbirdMay 5, 2018 6:45 PM
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