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Jul 12, 2011 10:56 AM
#1
THIS IS AN ANIME ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS THE MANGA BEYOND THIS EPISODE. ---------------------------------------- Excuse me but I think I am crazy is how I will start this. I found that the end of this episode was the most amazingly directed as a single episode end. It is but a simple task of the scene below and that of the spoiler below. It was incredibly showed of the reason that Kyouhei does not want to use the Kakashi precisely because he was there and saw Aki kill many people in front of him. While the spoiler clearly shows the grotesque face of Aki in blood and the anger of Kyouhei's face. It was shown in black and white as flashback should be IMO. Not only that but the BGM fitted the scene perfectly. I am really happy of this episode just for that. So really no one can blame of the terrible trauma that Kyouhei suffered that would justify his reason of not wanting to become a Seki for the sake of not killing any more people because Aki did that precisely as a Seki. But you see the way I see this is a wrong thinking being clouded by PTSD syndrome. I would try to think it more as of being a Seki to not allow the situation happen again. I am so waiting for the time that Kyouhei goes RAGE and really shows what he was able to do as a Seki. Other things I liked about Kyouhei is the face he made at eating rice-ball made by Hibino and of actually having the guts to whisper to Hibino in front of Kuuko. Strangely enough I liked his somewhat idiotic funny face here in response to Hibino remarking that he acts more of a brother that's mature but only around Utao. Kyouhei was kind of funny with his blushed face while kind of being stupid to realize he does live with Hibino. Finally he realized it somewhat but he was still good comedy when Kuuko mentions to him a rumor of Hibino possibly dating him as he makes this surprised face. Despite all that he holds quite a dark past that he obviously tries to not remember. About Utao/Kukuri, the first thing to mention is the importance of the ritual in understanding the link up of these machines. According to the following spoiler it was nice to show at least she cares a lot for it and she does a lot with her training by Kyouhei. Just from the looks of her efforts in the spoiler I was really happy to see Utao in another dress in the spoiler Some points about Kuuko Karahari the new character.
About the end and preview. In the end we are presented with Aki in the spoiler Discuss the ritual link up please, I would like your opinion on that one. |
Yumekichi11Jul 13, 2011 11:23 AM
Jul 13, 2011 9:59 AM
#2
Oh MAL with it's fabulous lag. Right. Ishikawa Chiaki. Still totally approve. Though I still sigh every time those unnaturally huge boobs come into sight. ( ¬‿¬) Now, where have I heard this guy's voice before, anyway? Oh, good job. You blew it up. Way to go, girl. ( ¬‿¬) At least that gave Utao some extra training, I guess. And why does every damn anime have some of that absolutely awful CGI in it these days? Also, I'll be damned if Kuga doesn't control his own kakashi by the end of the show. Kukuri will stay with Utao though. Just for the sake of it. Also, lolKyuubey. Yumekichi11 said: |
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Jul 13, 2011 9:59 AM
#3
Good to see that main character has depth. On surface he is your traditional lead fool, but there's something deeper, more complex, more mature, more dark behind all that and i like that.Reminds me of Alive-The Final Evolution manga lead post-timeskip a bit. Also the show VERY nicely meshes the dark situations with lighthearted ones. I like that. 4/5 |
Jul 13, 2011 10:14 AM
#5
Jul 13, 2011 10:23 AM
#6
This was rather a mediocre episode. Nothing special happened save the rescue of the red-haired researcher girl by Utao's doll. Utao still has problems to manage her doll and I think Kuga will return to the doll masters. I hope in the next episode there will be more action. |
Jul 13, 2011 10:26 AM
#7
Jul 13, 2011 10:59 AM
#8
Improvement from the first episode, my rating upped a little. Lets hope this keeps up. |
Jul 13, 2011 11:11 AM
#9
Jul 13, 2011 11:54 AM
#10
I wish something more happened, but it looks like next episode will kick things up a notch. I did like seeing how difficult it was to control Kukuri, though. Full thoughts for the episode here on my blog. I'm curious to learn more about what happened with Kyohei and Aki in that flashback. |
Jul 13, 2011 12:08 PM
#11
Nice episode thought not much happened... it makes me wonder what the plot of the anime is, is that other guy (with the white hair, what's his name?) the evil person they have to catch and stop? Seems like the main char snapped at some point or the other guy did, looking at all those corpses it seems like something nasty happened... |
Jul 13, 2011 12:35 PM
#12
Yumekichi11 said: THIS IS AN ANIME ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS THE MANGA BEYOND THIS EPISODE. ---------------------------------------- Excuse me but I think I am crazy is how I will start this. I found that the end of this episode was the most amazingly directed as a single episode end. It is but a simple task of the scene below and that of the spoiler below. It was incredibly showed of the reason that Kyouhei does not want to use the Kakashi precisely because he was there and saw Aki kill many people in front of him. While the spoiler clearly shows the grotesque face of Aki in blood and the anger of Kyouhei's face. It was shown in black and white as flashback should be IMO. Not only that but the BGM fitted the scene perfectly. I am really happy of this episode just for that. So really no one can blame of the terrible trauma that Kyouhei suffered that would justify his reason of not wanting to become a Seki for the sake of not killing any more people because Aki did that precisely as a Seki. But you see the way I see this is a wrong thinking being clouded by PTSD syndrome. I would try to think it more as of being a Seki to not allow the situation happen again. I am so waiting for the time that Kyouhei goes RAGE and really shows what he was able to do as a Seki. Other things I liked about Kyouhei is the face he made at eating rice-ball made by Hibino and of actually having the guts to whisper to Hibino in front of Kuuko. Strangely enough I liked his somewhat idiotic funny face here in response to Hibino remarking that he acts more of a brother that's mature but only around Utao. Kyouhei was kind of funny with his blushed face while kind of being stupid to realize he does live with Hibino. Finally he realized it somewhat but he was still good comedy when Kuuko mentions to him a rumor of Hibino possibly dating him as he makes this surprised face. Despite all that he holds quite a dark past that he obviously tries to not remember. About Utao/Kukuri, the first thing to mention is the importance of the ritual in understanding the link up of these machines. According to the following spoiler it was nice to show at least she cares a lot for it and she does a lot with her training by Kyouhei. Just from the looks of her efforts in the spoiler I was really happy to see Utao in another dress in the spoiler Some points about Kuuko Karahari the new character.
About the end and preview. In the end we are presented with Aki in the spoiler Discuss the ritual link up please, I would like your opinion on that one. I thinking that somebody in the cast will die before this anime ends. |
Jul 13, 2011 12:40 PM
#13
The "saving people trapped in a car" cliche has got to stop. Honestly, if such events happened in real life, the kakashi would have probably added enough injuries to those people to kill them. This episode was overall a step in the wrong direction in my opinion because of how lighthearted it was, but we'll see how this will go. |
Jul 13, 2011 12:45 PM
#14
i can't really complain about this episode.... in fact, i liked it!!! :D and i've learnt one new thing..... never point at girls! :p |
Jul 13, 2011 12:49 PM
#15
Nasty001 said: Most likely Aki or the 3rd user. IMOYumekichi11 said: THIS IS AN ANIME ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS THE MANGA BEYOND THIS EPISODE. ---------------------------------------- Excuse me but I think I am crazy is how I will start this. I found that the end of this episode was the most amazingly directed as a single episode end. It is but a simple task of the scene below and that of the spoiler below. It was incredibly showed of the reason that Kyouhei does not want to use the Kakashi precisely because he was there and saw Aki kill many people in front of him. While the spoiler clearly shows the grotesque face of Aki in blood and the anger of Kyouhei's face. It was shown in black and white as flashback should be IMO. Not only that but the BGM fitted the scene perfectly. I am really happy of this episode just for that. So really no one can blame of the terrible trauma that Kyouhei suffered that would justify his reason of not wanting to become a Seki for the sake of not killing any more people because Aki did that precisely as a Seki. But you see the way I see this is a wrong thinking being clouded by PTSD syndrome. I would try to think it more as of being a Seki to not allow the situation happen again. I am so waiting for the time that Kyouhei goes RAGE and really shows what he was able to do as a Seki. Other things I liked about Kyouhei is the face he made at eating rice-ball made by Hibino and of actually having the guts to whisper to Hibino in front of Kuuko. Strangely enough I liked his somewhat idiotic funny face here in response to Hibino remarking that he acts more of a brother that's mature but only around Utao. Kyouhei was kind of funny with his blushed face while kind of being stupid to realize he does live with Hibino. Finally he realized it somewhat but he was still good comedy when Kuuko mentions to him a rumor of Hibino possibly dating him as he makes this surprised face. Despite all that he holds quite a dark past that he obviously tries to not remember. About Utao/Kukuri, the first thing to mention is the importance of the ritual in understanding the link up of these machines. According to the following spoiler it was nice to show at least she cares a lot for it and she does a lot with her training by Kyouhei. Just from the looks of her efforts in the spoiler I was really happy to see Utao in another dress in the spoiler Some points about Kuuko Karahari the new character.
About the end and preview. In the end we are presented with Aki in the spoiler Discuss the ritual link up please, I would like your opinion on that one. |
Jul 13, 2011 1:33 PM
#16
i think it felt kind of strange there not being any talking just wahhh and ahhaaaa in the first 2 minuets or so, nice episode though, it is looking a lot darker then originally thought, thats a good thing (^.^) |
Jul 13, 2011 1:53 PM
#17
Nice episode, and Nichibotsu-kaeru said: it is looking a lot darker then originally thought, thats a good thing (^.^) this too, I was thinking it was going to be on the easy going side. |
Jul 13, 2011 2:09 PM
#18
Now that was an episode with nothing in it. Sort of pointless 23 mins but at least we got to know the lead dude a bit more. Bit of a complex character is always appreciated. Hibino was overreacting over that scene >.> So Seki's are quiet the divine creatures. They must be looked upon by the villagers like prophets. The ability to bind one's soul with a God; wow. Hope it picks up the pace of the 1st episode because I do like how much ever pieces of the plot we got so far. |
Jul 13, 2011 2:12 PM
#19
Jul 13, 2011 3:29 PM
#20
prismheart said: One mention:Nichibotsu-kaeru said: it is looking a lot darker then originally thought, thats a good thing (^.^) this too, I was thinking it was going to be on the easy going side. It starts as soft and goes wild later on. The manga is even more sick. So this will be darker than the manga from what I am hearing? Good because Narutaru chickened out on the heavy stuff from the manga. Is there a LN of this series and if so then is it following more the darker side of that LN? windy said: Then I hope he does not die because it will probably be disappointing to you. this was terrible for me since i'm only watching it for aki. o well. I am rooting for Aki too but just not particularly. |
Jul 13, 2011 5:21 PM
#21
mmm so far i don't think this is particularly bad but it ain't good nor interesting...the only thing i like so far is the Op. They are trying to give this a darker scheme but it's just failing for me and the characters are just plain so far :S I can't drop this judging from the first 2 episode but i do hope it gets good or at least interesting |
Jul 13, 2011 6:12 PM
#22
I'm a little worried at this point. So far, I can only see two possibilities: either it'll have a wildly changing mood throughout, which isn't good, or it's pretending to be light-hearted so it can shock us later, which makes me wanna punch the writers. I'm saying it right now: if either of those girls die within the next three episodes, I'm dropping this show. I don't need that kind of cheap drama. |
Jul 13, 2011 7:38 PM
#23
it was ok , i hopes it get better. but that "13" episodes on MAL scare me. |
Jul 13, 2011 8:43 PM
#24
I get this weird vibe that the Kamisama has a personality that merges with it's Seki. That what the Seki feels the Kamisama feels. When Utao asked Kyohai "do you not like the kakashi?!" i started to get that vibe. My vibe was also reaffirmed when Kyohai talked to Kukuri and it decided it decided to go to to Utao after he asked his question like it was a response. Utao also acting as if she was talking to Kukuri when he appeared and woke her. maybe Aki's Kamisama has a dark side that twists Aki's mind. not that he wasn't that stable to begin with. Decent show, I'll keep watching. |
CirrisJul 13, 2011 8:46 PM
Jul 13, 2011 8:52 PM
#25
I'm glad to see an Anime where main characters are college students. |
Jul 13, 2011 9:43 PM
#26
Valentiln said: Now that was an episode with nothing in it. S Going by the opening hints of nature/technology contrast, I would not be surprised on if its used in the plot. People finding out about these things is bound to be bad. Cirris said: I get this weird vibe that the Kamisama has a personality that merges with it's Seki. That what the Seki feels the Kamisama feels. When Utao asked Kyohai "do you not like the kakashi?!" i started to get that vibe. My vibe was also reaffirmed when Kyohai talked to Kukuri and it decided it decided to go to to Utao after he asked his question like it was a response. Utao also acting as if she was talking to Kukuri when he appeared and woke her. Maybe its madoka magicka influence on me, but I can't help but feel that those dolls are evil. Kuga's narration about them bringing only despair gave me a strong flashbacks of Mai Hime anime(and mai otome manga). XxshizxX said: I'm glad to see an Anime where main characters are college students. This, so so much. Yerocha said: I'm a little worried at this point. So far, I can only see two possibilities: either it'll have a wildly changing mood throughout, which isn't good, Hm, why is that not good? That worked perfectly for FMA:Brotherhood, Chrono Crusade and about a dozen of other masterpieces. Yerocha said: or it's pretending to be light-hearted so it can shock us later, which makes me wanna punch the writers. And why exactly is that? Perfectly executed mood swings are what makes these kinds of shows enjoyable. Its no interesting unless everything happy falls apart Yerocha said: I'm saying it right now: if either of those girls die within the next three episodes, I'm dropping this show. I don't need that kind of cheap drama. How exactly is that a "cheap drama". That has been one of greatest literary devices since works like Orpheus. |
Jul 13, 2011 9:48 PM
#27
Meh... |
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Jul 13, 2011 10:07 PM
#28
Jul 13, 2011 10:40 PM
#29
Wasabi said: Yeah I agree. Too much cliche is too obvious.This show would be so much better off without the brocon loli. Fai said: Ok, yeah that makes me feel good too since I last finished College but school is school so I don't really pay attention to that much.XxshizxX said: This, so so much.I'm glad to see an Anime where main characters are college students. I find University anime related stuff most mature. After all University is the top of the tops. |
Jul 13, 2011 11:09 PM
#30
Jul 13, 2011 11:21 PM
#31
Fai said: Hm, why is that not good? That worked perfectly for FMA:Brotherhood, Chrono Crusade and about a dozen of other masterpieces. There's shifting mood and WILDLY shifting mood, which is like the difference between a roller coaster and a car wreck. Fai said: And why exactly is that? Perfectly executed mood swings are what makes these kinds of shows enjoyable. Its no interesting unless everything happy falls apart No, it's interesting if there's something meaningful to the conflict. If you rapidly strip away everything good, the conflict can easily lose all meaning, as you may lose interest in who comes out on top. I've seen this happen quite a few times, where a story gets dark enough that who wins or loses has no effect in the end, and that kind of story just doesn't work for me. |
Jul 13, 2011 11:47 PM
#32
Best part for me was when Utao dropped the two people they rescued into the water. Also. When Kyohei explained about how the power of Kakashi only brings misery...yep, pretty much fits the description of Kyubei. |
Jul 14, 2011 5:00 AM
#33
Wish, Utao wouldn't be so annoying. Kyouhei often acts like a derp, but I like it, when he's serious. Kuuko is the best person so far, can't wait to see her in the next episode (: |
Jul 14, 2011 10:30 AM
#34
It was... ok. I actually found the first episode better though I loved the way they managed to switch the mood from lighthearted to serious without feeling forced in this one. I give them that. I'm still really interested in the village, the kakashi, and the mysteries they hold. My main complain about this episode is that not much happened. I guess they needed time to introduce the new characters (I already hate Kuuko, she was the worst part of the episode) and to develop the relationships between the main a bit while everything is still happy. I just think they could have done that in a better way. |
Jul 14, 2011 12:26 PM
#35
Jul 14, 2011 2:27 PM
#36
Nich so tief, Rüdiger! Rüdiger, bitte! |
Jul 14, 2011 3:39 PM
#37
Jul 14, 2011 8:44 PM
#38
hopefully there's a little more action next episode, this episode was okay |
Jul 14, 2011 10:04 PM
#39
Wow, I gotta learn how to do that. The one thing that will always work in literature, whatever type it may be, is suspense. You keep watching because you want to know what will happen. I want to find out more about the dolls. Guess I will keep watching. Bern said: Kyouhei often acts like a derp, but I like it, when he's serious. I lol'ed because Hibino said something along those lines. |
Jul 14, 2011 10:47 PM
#40
Jul 15, 2011 1:15 PM
#41
Wasabi said: This show would be so much better off without the brocon loli. I have to agree I really hate her she is like nails on a chalk board to me and I want her to die :( |
Jul 15, 2011 4:26 PM
#42
What a scary ending. His past looks so damn traumatic. That Aki dude seems to be psychotic as hell...I mean..it looks like he murdered all those people - not to mention he was smiling. Yumekichi11 said: Unfortunately I ROFL at when Utao lost concentration and let the 2 go into the water. Poor them and I must say that I found Kukuri's pose with the knife in the spoiler That part was hilarious. I knew something like that was going to happen. The way it was animated was exactly how I imagined it. Looking forward to next episode. |
Jul 15, 2011 7:07 PM
#43
LMFAO at where she lost her concentration and dropped the two in the river. |
Jul 16, 2011 8:24 AM
#44
Okay episode, First one was better. I swear I'm gonna get annoyed if these two things keep happening all the time -The characters blushing every 2 seconds -__- I mean, really ? -The song the kakashi plays whenever it moves. I actually like it now, but 10 episodes down the track, It's gonna get on my nerves so I hope they don't overuse it :D That is all ~ |
Jul 17, 2011 7:02 AM
#45
Well I think this ep was pretty good. I hope the story goes uphill from here! Haha, I'm also getting tons of Narutaru vibes, though I think it'd be kinda cool if things got kinda creepy insane like they do in Narutaru...haha. Well whatever happens I hope it's interesting. :D And I gotta admit Aki is the most interesting character to me so far. I'm such a sucker for the staple pyscho bishounen killers. TwT;; |
Jul 17, 2011 3:18 PM
#46
I was about to drop this because the storyline doesn't seem like my cup of tea, but I love gore and since there's probably some (hopefully a lot) gore in it I'm continuing for now. |
Jul 17, 2011 4:32 PM
#47
Jul 18, 2011 1:25 AM
#48
Kamisama Dolls was a total cliche, very predictable and dry. I had so much expectations for this and they failed me. To think that Mawaru Penguindrum with less funds allocated would pave better than this one. Argh. It would be best to have the title changed to Cornysomuch Dolls. Argh. |
Jul 19, 2011 12:22 PM
#49
Miyuki Sawashiro just managed to make Kuuko 10x more awesome. Interesting episode. I'm really curious about our main guy's past. |
Jul 19, 2011 1:24 PM
#50
Fai said: Also the show VERY nicely meshes the dark situations with lighthearted ones. I like that. This, plus the direction is just great, the plot compelling and the characters deep/interesting. And Angela of course. Best new anime of the season so far along with Mawaru Penguindrum. |
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