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| THIS IS AN ANIME ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS THE MANGA BEYOND THIS EPISODE. ---------------------------------------- Small sum-up after the site recovery, wasn't really feeling the whole season and was quite hyped for the continuation. Felt very rushed for a lot of scenes, the following of the story was decent/average, felt that it was the quite old type of plot. Always want to know the conlcusion for this story, it was one of the first that i watched and well was pretty dissapointed about the ending + i'm very skeptical that we might see this time the last season. The animation in the beginning was pretty/quite good, mentioned it couple of times, but closer to the end it was complete disaster, out of money probably. 5/10 =( |
allenjkeAug 8, 2018 4:12 AM
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| The only thing I like about the last episode is when they played the first season ED song (Karenai Hana by Mikuni Shimokawa) when Chidori and Sousuke was talking over the radio as well as first season OP song (Tomorrow by Mikuni Shimokawa) used as the ending. That was a bit nostalgic and brought back memories when I first saw the anime more than a decade ago. Other than that, it was a complete disaster. There's not even an announcement for a 2nd cour. Makes me wonder, what if KyoAni is the one who animated Invisible Victory. I'm quite satisfied with their adaptation of TSR. |
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bisikerim said: I think they might make a movie or movies as a continuation instead of a second cour. I remember there was a talk about this before. Still 4 Volumes to adapt, so a minimum of two/three are essential. Best to have a cour season, with every 3 episodes dedicated to a Volume making exactly 12 Episodes! |
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| Seems like I’ll be in the minority here, but I really enjoyed this Season. Sure, many things could have been a lot better and I thought so, too, but it was still very good regardless. It’s very different from the other seasons, except for the Second Raid, as this dove right into the action, and I, for one, preferred this route. Last Epsiode felt very nostalgic especially when the Op of the First Season played, and that was pleasing! I’m hoping to see a Season 5 of this very soon! Expecting it to air sometime in 2019 with 12 Epsiodes! Please, make this happen! I just love this show and franchise! |
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| Pretty intense last episode and with such an open ending I do look forwards to actually see a sequel of this as the story is far from over in my opinion! Still it sure was a fun ride to see this franchise again after 13 years. All in all a pretty solid watch. |
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| I just hope to not have to wait years for more FMP :( |
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| Namsac was ultimately of little consequence and Nami was wasted. Everything else was fine. Still loved seeing FMP after all these years, but this was the worst season; not the best of the story, and I know Xebec can do better on production. |
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OrangeRafi said: The only thing I like about the last episode is when they played the first season ED song (Karenai Hana by Mikuni Shimokawa) when Chidori and Sousuke was talking over the radio as well as first season OP song (Tomorrow by Mikuni Shimokawa) used as the ending. That was a bit nostalgic and brought back memories when I first saw the anime more than a decade ago. Other than that, it was a complete disaster. There's not even an announcement for a 2nd cour. Makes me wonder, what if KyoAni is the one who animated Invisible Victory. I'm quite satisfied with their adaptation of TSR. As far as I'm concerned TSR is still the gold standard for FMP. Hell, it's the gold standard for most any anime. It had flawless OVA-quality animation despite being a 12-episode TV series, the plot was tight and intense, the protagonists were all put in situations that really tested their character in ways that had never been done before; it was just a fantastic adaptation in every way. This season wasn't the disaster it could have been, but still a disappointment by FMP standards. In fact I would say it is easily the weakest season of FMP yet. For what should have been an epic comeback after a 12+ year hiatus, instead it was just OK; barely passable. The CG mechs were a mistake (though a predictable decision with current industry trends), and the animation got really slapdash through the middling parts of the season, even putting aside the bad 3DCG. Its only saving grace was that it mostly stuck to the source material which helped keep the storytelling solid even if the animation was frequently disappointing. The last 2 episodes almost redeemed it for how much it felt like it came back to old-school FMP fun. But there was just too much of a long stretch in the middle with incredibly shoddy animation that ruined most of the action. And in the season that is the most action-focused yet, it really does drag down the whole experience. |
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| Such wasted potential, with 2 recaps. Xebec pls. 6/10. |
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| I'm just going to pretend this season doesn't exist. I feel a bit foolish now about getting excited back when news emerged about more Full Metal Panic after all these years. I could only spot glimpses of what made the previous seasons so entertaining, and those were never fully realized in this one. I thought Sousuke and Chidori had a bond? The bits of that amounted to maybe 3 minutes of content in the final episode. And they had the nerve to do recap episodes... The mechs still looked good, but this just wasn't enough when you have big ass shoes to fill. Don't come back, FMP. You're better off being remembered how you were back in the day. 3/10 |
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Sterben0022 said: Well to be fair, the anime isn't making some original story up or anything. Everything this season was mostly how it went down in the original light novel/sigma manga which have been completed for years now. I can understand why some people don't like it (lack of comedy, no Chidori/Sousuke chemistry, too serious, etc). It was always going to be this way for a long time now, it doesn't matter even if KyoAni would adapt it. But there are a fair amount of people who don't like how things go down after TSR. Meh, to each his own. If it doesn't translate well into a season of entertaining anime, there's no point to it though. But I understand, it's all subjective of course. Most people seem to have enjoyed this season of FMP. |
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bisikerim said: The only word I have for this cour is disappointing. It could have been much better but it ended up being mediocre. Have to disagree with everyone here on that matter, what a worthy successor to TSR! I dont think the CG for mechs was a problem, it didnt bother me, and aside that episode 10 animation failure, animation across the season was SOLID, reaching some really high moments! The characters were also great, and I loved the plot all the way, there was never a dull moment, it was IMO as intense as The Second Raid. 8.8/10 = 9 |
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OmegaSiets said: OrangeRafi said: The only thing I like about the last episode is when they played the first season ED song (Karenai Hana by Mikuni Shimokawa) when Chidori and Sousuke was talking over the radio as well as first season OP song (Tomorrow by Mikuni Shimokawa) used as the ending. That was a bit nostalgic and brought back memories when I first saw the anime more than a decade ago. Other than that, it was a complete disaster. There's not even an announcement for a 2nd cour. Makes me wonder, what if KyoAni is the one who animated Invisible Victory. I'm quite satisfied with their adaptation of TSR. As far as I'm concerned TSR is still the gold standard for FMP. Hell, it's the gold standard for most any anime. It had flawless OVA-quality animation despite being a 12-episode TV series, the plot was tight and intense, the protagonists were all put in situations that really tested their character in ways that had never been done before; it was just a fantastic adaptation in every way. This season wasn't the disaster it could have been, but still a disappointment by FMP standards. In fact I would say it is easily the weakest season of FMP yet. For what should have been an epic comeback after a 12+ year hiatus, instead it was just OK; barely passable. The CG mechs were a mistake (though a predictable decision with current industry trends), and the animation got really slapdash through the middling parts of the season, even putting aside the bad 3DCG. Its only saving grace was that it mostly stuck to the source material which helped keep the storytelling solid even if the animation was frequently disappointing. The last 2 episodes almost redeemed it for how much it felt like it came back to old-school FMP fun. But there was just too much of a long stretch in the middle with incredibly shoddy animation that ruined most of the action. And in the season that is the most action-focused yet, it really does drag down the whole experience. That ending was the best part of the show, in my opinion. It felt like what I think FMP should feel like; I don't remember watching the original for the mech fights. We got our Shimokawa Mikuni theme! Granted, it's definitely nothing new, but I'm going to count it anyway. Not having a theme by her was one of the minor complaints I had about the series, but after hearing the themes at the end, I justified it to myself by saying that Mithril wasn't around, so it was okay to have someone else do the themes for a change of mood. That said, I don't expect them to ask her to make the theme for the next installment. |
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| That was a fun ride. Its a little hard to believe it's been 13 years since the last sequel. I never thought there would be sequel, until leaks were spread and fans were excited. But now, here were are. It was enjoyable. A fun ride. If there's complain about, it would be the recaps, and Nami. They wasted her, and it was sad. She was really cute thou. But seeing Tessa made me feel better. Sadly, she seem to have losed the fight in the romantic side. How I wish Sousuke ends up with both of them. But that's just a dream. |
| Really enjoyed this season, complainers can be ignored. My only real complaint is that the humor that made the previous seasons was largely absent for a much more serious tone. Chidori x Souske interactions are a must! Been a bit since I read the manga but I guess this could be finished off i one more season so as long as this was at least moderately successful we'll get a conclusion.... right? *hopes* |
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| Forgot to watch the last 2 episodes........ anyways here we are I for one thought this season was great! I praised the animation so much but looks like they couldn't keep it up until the end, the first few episodes were beautiful! But they last couple was more of the bad 3D animation I'm used to, oh well at least we saw what can be accomplished 3D, given enough time and money. The story was also really good and they introduced a great bunch of characters. 8/10 Also, I can't be the only one who teared up when the first opening started playing at the end? |
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| the insert songs in the end made me forgive the whole series, made me tear up out of nostalgia fu**ing weird sousuke's new as looks like zero from megaman XD i need more caring from tessa~tan too <3 |
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| Probably best part of whole FMP ended, we astonishing character development, introducing a lot of new characters, heavy focus on combat and politics and redemption arc. All I miss is "goodbye" from Nami "Whispered mode". Last episode of FMP IV was done really well and use of songs from season 1 hit me really hard on nostalgia. This one deserves Season 5 to finish epic ending that is ahead of us. |
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_MushiRock11_ said: Seems like I’ll be in the minority here, but I really enjoyed this Season. Sure, many things could have been a lot better and I thought so, too, but it was still very good regardless. It’s very different from the other seasons, except for the Second Raid, as this dove right into the action, and I, for one, preferred this route. Last Epsiode felt very nostalgic especially when the Op of the First Season played, and that was pleasing! I’m hoping to see a Season 5 of this very soon! Expecting it to air sometime in 2019 with 12 Epsiodes! Please, make this happen! I just love this show and franchise! Don't worry, it's maybe over 10 or 15 years of nostalgia for one of first anime I ever watched + my love for military and mecha combat, but I enjoyed it very well and everything seems in order from what I remember reading Sigma! I love this season. animehater98 said: next season should be last season I hope everybody dies and world peace is made. That type of ending will be perfect! Well, close enough of how this one ends. |
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| I havent watched this im on season 2 but does this season end the series? cuz the LN are over. curious if someone can answer this for me. |
| FMP fumoffu was one of my favorite anime ever and best in the FMP lineup. I also remember Second Raid was better than this. Nami should have been harem ending with Chidori and Tessa. They could all have Whisper kids with Sosuke. ss4chris said: Nope cliffhanger.I havent watched this im on season 2 but does this season end the series? cuz the LN are over. curious if someone can answer this for me. |
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TrumpMD said: FMP fumoffu was one of my favorite anime ever and best in the FMP lineup. I also remember Second Raid was better than this. Nami should have been harem ending with Chidori and Tessa. They could all have Whisper kids with Sosuke. ss4chris said: Nope cliffhanger.I havent watched this im on season 2 but does this season end the series? cuz the LN are over. curious if someone can answer this for me. noooo I wish the LN was translated T.T |
| Geez, that was a hell of an upgrade for AL and Sousuke... O_O Sooo ... we didn't get any new info on the Whispered, Kaname got kidnapped again and there's no conclusion. Let's wait for another 10 years to get season 5! In all honesty though, this season was alright, not as good as Second Raid but still enjoyable. We got to meet a lot more characters aswell. 7/10 |
PrOxAntoJan 15, 2019 1:34 PM
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| Deserves 1/10 for this bullshit cliffhanger. |
| Well I guess that inconclusive ending means we gotta wait a long ass time for a conclusion sequel. I feel like the creators love to troll people by doing this. As for the show I thought it was okay. I liked the action, new characters and the new mech. Robot Sousuke was also upgraded with the "I love Chidori" program to make him seem less robot. But I honestly felt bad for Nami who got involved and killed thanks to Sousuke's selfish objective to get some leads on Amalgam. I actually liked Nami more in just 3 episodes than I ever liked Kaname throughout the entire series. The ending was a letdown. There was no mech fight between Sousuke and Leonard or any of his lackeys. And while Leonard's group were busy fleeing with everyone from "their" enemies our boi Sousuke decided to show off his new badass mech seemingly making it easier for them to escape. Because who doesn't love a good cat and mouse chase season after season. If this is not creative writing than I don't know what is LOL. |
| Well, I usually ff through the mech stuff when watching FMP, to get to the good stuff. Fumoffu was amazing, but I give this A 5/10. Souske is comedy gold, don't bench your star player. I wanted him to say "I won." after destroying each mech. |
| Meh...too much time since the first season...and the other ones got higher ratings, but...this final victory show was boring and just dragged on...plus they killed the hottest redhead chick in the franchise! AND CLIFFHANGER?! 5/10 is generous...>,;,< |
TheOtherJN said: EDIT: Also, I don't understand why Sergeant Sousuke always gets the latest multi-million Mithril mechs? First ARX-7 and now ARX-8. Shouldn't it be given to Uruz-1, Lieutenant Clouseau? Both are SRT, and Clouseau seems more skilled in AS use, unless Sousuke really is the specialist of the group, in which case his being given the mechs make sense. Because Tessa loves Sousuke..... LOL! ARX-7 and now ARX-8 was given to Sousuke because he is the only Mithrill pilot that could use the Lambda Driver without using a special drug unlike like what Amalgam is doing to their pilots. It was explained on ofe of the episodes of TSR that Sousuke is the only one that can activate the Lamba Driver on Arbalest. |
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| Well, I enjoyed it a lot. Time to read some manga ig. |
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| Just finished the last two episodes of this season. Hoping we get a season five sometime. I've already read the LN and manga several times over the past 5 years so for certain information that was missing throughout the season, I fortunately was able to follow with this season still. |
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| No use being disappointed; it is was it is and it's following the tone of the manga. Stuff did get serious towards the end with very little humor. BTWW, Loved Chidori's confession, even though I'm still a Tessa fan. Wanted to see some romance from my fav couple - Mao/Weber - but (sighs) that was too much to ask. Definitely not better than the first or second, but it's OK. |
Tsuyu_no_Inochi said: BTWW, Loved Chidori's confession, even though I'm still a Tessa fan. Wanted to see some romance from my fav couple - Mao/Weber - but (sighs) that was too much to ask. Anyway, I really did like this series than TSR even if I knew that I won't getting too much comedy out of it because I knew Chidori will be abducted. I really like the first four episodes and last four episodes. Haters will hate everything so I will just ignore those and let Tuatha de Danaan take care of them. Mardukas: There's a lot of complainer in this anime, Captain! Tessa: Let us correct the error of their ways, XO. Open the vertical firing tubes! Fire the cruise missile! Mardukas: Aye-aye, ma'am! Open the vertical firing tubes! Fire the cruise missile! That Karenai Hana playing was spot on. That scene in Super Robot Wars V (they catch it word for word, well it was based in the light novel so yeah) really made me cry. And of course, Weber also made me cry laughing HAHAHA! (though I think the game did the Weber impersonation much better, the feels even though it's in a visual novel format). Now, I'm really looking forward to the physical release of the light novels in North America. |
| The problem with this season was the pacing and the animation quality was underwhelming. Well they adapted the remaining 90% of the story in 12 episodes so what can I expect. Nami's death leaved me bad taste in my mouth. She deserved better than that. Nevertheless as a FMP fan I still enjoyed the series. I can understand why some people disliked this tho. Because it doesn't have a comedy like the previous series was. (For those who didn't read the novel/manga.) If there will be a next season I hope they dont mess up (because of the pacing) Sousuke's relationship with Kalinin. I like their background story. I dont have any high hopes for the next season tho. Just the read the novel/manga for those who want more. |
suckonthese said: Thank you sir for creating a mal account just to correct me!The past tense of leave is left, not leaved. Also, the correct sentence should be " Nami's death left me with a bad taste in my mouth" or "Nami's death left a bad taste in my mouth". |
| Decent season, expected a bit more but still glad that they even made a third season after all those years. I really hope that they continue with a possible fourth season |
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| Very good season again, I would kill for a sequel, I want to see Sousuke and Chidori kiss |
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| I'm wondering how this series will be in the future now Xebec is gone. I really don't understand those people who hates this season. If miss the gags and school life you can watch Fumoffu again. I like the seriousness shift here. |
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