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| Not sure myself what drives arslan, maybe freeing all the slaves? but that cant be the main reason. Anyways, this episode was actually better than the first one. I like how eveyr nation seems to have a different culture and how rich the world of arslan is, or at least seems to be. Some of the background music is actually pretty good too, I must say. Its a shame the OVA was discontinued. |
| "...our faces marked by toil, by deceptions, by success, by love; our weary eyes looking still, looking always, looking anxiously for something out of life, that while it is expected is already gone – has passed unseen, in a sigh, in a flash – together with the youth, with the strength, with the romance of illusions.” - Joseph Conrad ('Youth') |
| Party Members: +2 Allies Gained: Shindra Skills Learned: Diplomacy, Abolitionism Character Level: Unknown LOL. Sorry I couldn't resist. It looks like Arslan's dynasty really began with his father's rule which Andragoras in turn might have usurped in the first place. X( |
| You see there's no need to wonder where your god is, Coz he's right here! ...and he's fresh out of mercy. |
tofei said: Party Members: +2 Allies Gained: Shindra Skills Learned: Diplomacy, Abolitionism Character Level: Unknown ( LOL! |
| "...our faces marked by toil, by deceptions, by success, by love; our weary eyes looking still, looking always, looking anxiously for something out of life, that while it is expected is already gone – has passed unseen, in a sigh, in a flash – together with the youth, with the strength, with the romance of illusions.” - Joseph Conrad ('Youth') |
| Pretty lovely development I must say, the action and pacing in this anime is quite decent. |
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| It does feel like we're missing some key information - why is the border garrison loyal to Arslan? His familiarity with Azrael and the addled old general hints at a personal connection, but nothing's been given away here. Skipping past the 'strategy meeting' is also a little frustrating given how little we know of the current circumstanes. Is Silver Helm currently in proper control of Parsia, or is he merely propped up by the Lusitanians? Seems more that he's a ruler in name only seeing how he has the time to run around hostile castles and whatnot. A few of the characterisations feel cheap - the comparable farce of the 'Indian' princes, and the villain's lack of intimidating presence is also worrying. Befuddled by a sand-twister and a lone (star) adviser - troubled by some (seemingly) small bandit tribe? A small reflection of fire is enough to make him squeal? Without anything to place the current events into the wider narrative, the show does struggle to create urgency; how can Arslan be so free in a small border fort? Have the Lusitanians not yet pacified greater Parsia then? If not, then it seems unreal for Arslan & co to be free to intervene in a foreign nations politics, unless said nation is actually some border city-state. I suppose that's a real possibility given how little contribution Arslan could probably make. |
| Nice second episode. A lot of the fighting seems childish/unrealistic, but it's forgivable. I have a feeling that guy who joined their group at the end is still out to assassinate Arslan. Kind of feel sorry for Char, it seems like he was betrayed and had his title stolen. He should stop being so evil though. Being this vengeful won't pay off in the long run. |
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| That rat trap against the elephants in the ocean was ingenious! Daryun calling down thunder, lmao. Free all the slaves!? Wow that's going to mess up the economy. Arslan, did you think that one through? The more I watch of the series, the less I feel its explained in a wider context. They're so limited in what they can do with only 6 OVAs. :( |
| Second Ova, nice, and with interesting ends of ova... For the moment, all very well.... |
| oh i wish they could preserve the art for the new tv version but alas, instead we have white haired edward elric on adventures now and Falangies is bareass naked too, she needs more clothes like in this ova! :( |
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