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Feb 1, 2013 8:25 AM
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So much fish~

Hero looks great in that armor imo. Otherwise, an alright episode. I enjoyed watching the Female Knight this episode but not so much that kid. Ugh, annoying kid.



I had to face palm myself during that night scene. Just fucking priceless. I loved that dance at night though. That was elegant.
Stark700Feb 1, 2013 10:45 AM
Feb 1, 2013 10:43 AM
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so did they kiss or what
Feb 1, 2013 11:26 AM
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At last, now the show is turning into something I expected and hoped it to be. I am happy.
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All hail the Nutcracker Queen!
Feb 1, 2013 11:28 AM
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Good episode.

And Yuusha mentioned his harem XD...man he has a lots of girls he met on his journey hehe.

That was a nice dance scene.
Feb 1, 2013 11:47 AM
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Once again I'm awestruck by the gorgeous background art, seemingly rendered in watercolour, every shot is feast for the eyes.

I'm glad the focus shifted away from our main cast a bit and showed more of how war is progressing and the regions inhabited by the Demons as it shifted dynamics concerning the plot. As valuable potatoes and corn may are for the world, actual politics around the war are just more effective at holding the viewer's attention.

It seems clear that the world presented in this anime is modeled after the the countless conflicts between occident and orient that have occured during the middle ages. The city that was featured in this episode had the typically circular structure of a orientalic city, even with a building in the center of it that shows resemblances of a mosque.
The knowledge about technological and scientific advancements the Demon King possesses fit in since the Muslim Empire was much more adavanced at that point compared to the Christian Occident.
EudaimoniaFeb 1, 2013 11:53 AM
Feb 1, 2013 11:51 AM
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So the pacing of the story is definitely not what I expected and leaves much to be desired but it's not a deal breaker. After reading up on the source material up to what we've seen the story does randomly just push forward months between chapters. My point was if the events before this episode were fleshed out more this week would have felt more rewarding. It was nice to see what happened nonetheless.

So the country that's getting supported through the War is about to go to war with the Demons in the South to take back an island which Female Knight will be leading, Yuusha is keeping Gate City under control which seems to be a demon city under human control and Maou is about to meet up with Merchant again I think. So many things to keep track of.

Dawww the end of the episode this week.... So now we know where Maou keeps her dakimakura X D, I will never get tired of her talking to that thing. She even has mini versioni of him now. When Yuusha suddenly returned, I was just as surprised as Maou after what he said last episode. It was pretty funny hearing them talk about love rivals with each other where Yuusha sounded like a pimp with all of the names he listed off. Then when told him about Merchant he got really sad and pulled a Head Maid making fun of her huge tits I was laughing the entire time. They both knew they weren't really unfaithful but it was great seeing the scene play out nonetheless. Kinda meh that he "didn't do the rest" once he got back as he promised but there are bigger things they all need to tend to
Feb 1, 2013 12:01 PM
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Another great episode! the focus on the war, a taste that the hero has magic, the scene that led up to the dance was great through and through so close to that kiss but hey that's anime for ya lol. Only con I think the female knight found out about the demon king to soon.
Feb 1, 2013 12:12 PM
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they skipped a lot of fun stuff but i guess its ok. next week is the war.
Feb 1, 2013 12:54 PM
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That teleporting ability. i want...

I guess the Hero might be a hero after all and a little disappointed they never kissed.
Feb 1, 2013 12:59 PM

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MidnightPride said:
That teleporting ability. i want...

I guess the Hero might be a hero after all and a little disappointed they never kissed.


Pretty much this. Its been a whole year, he could have at least done that, ah well.
Feb 1, 2013 1:07 PM

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RedArmyShogun said:
MidnightPride said:
That teleporting ability. i want...

I guess the Hero might be a hero after all and a little disappointed they never kissed.


Pretty much this. Its been a whole year, he could have at least done that, ah well.


Well as the series has said he is... A stupid virgin.
Feb 1, 2013 1:11 PM

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Dotei yuusha... sigh, disappointing even if it is the original material. Nice that they danced at least. The hug pillow is still very funny.

The armor does look cool. Need to see yuusha more in action.

First episode was great but been downhill since then for me sadly.
Feb 1, 2013 1:13 PM

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Anyone else find it funny that she sleeps with a body pillow of the hero and since when could he teleport?
Feb 1, 2013 1:16 PM

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rul said:
Anyone else find it funny that she sleeps with a body pillow of the hero and since when could he teleport?


He got it so he could go out and visit and fight what, couple of episodes ago.

Last episode head maid caught him coming back and complained about his excuse about not seeing Maou when he could teleport back at any time. Again, makes it all the more sad that he isn't with her. Well nigh unbelievable if you ask me since Maou is just my type, Lisara Restall female red headed demon kings, something about 'em...
Feb 1, 2013 2:00 PM

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looks like things will get complicated wonder when they will meet the rest of the heroes crew
Feb 1, 2013 2:06 PM
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Cute chapter, but I feel that a lot of important storyline is skimmed over in order to fit the source material into the number of episodes they have.
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Feb 1, 2013 2:38 PM

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I wish the characters had more interraction and chemistry.
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Feb 1, 2013 2:42 PM

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Great episode though they skipped some parts though but the dance scene was nice
Feb 1, 2013 2:53 PM

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So for the Hero, only the GIRLS are working hard huh!!
Also, flabby maou, lol!!
Really, when the hero can just teleport anywhere, maou can only sleep with a hero pillow!!
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Feb 1, 2013 2:54 PM
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Guess we won't see the escapades of Hero during his year in the Demon World. Aww.

So Previous Winter King dies by sinking ship instead of going down like a badass against Southern Winter General? Bleh.

Dat Hero Dakimakura. Lawl.

Hahaha, that exchange between Hero and Maou was hilarious. She should have asked him for the continuation of the kiss.

The war next episode and then the after party? Holy shit, this anime is moving fast.
Feb 1, 2013 3:20 PM

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It was good , but still the series are confussing me as fawk . Idk if the problem is that I'm watching it in eng sub , but I usually get every idea from an anime . This one is giving me troubles . It was cute when they started dancing , let's see how Yuusha's journey will develop now .
Feb 1, 2013 3:25 PM

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UnbornMVs said:
It was good , but still the series are confussing me as fawk . Idk if the problem is that I'm watching it in eng sub , but I usually get every idea from an anime . This one is giving me troubles . It was cute when they started dancing , let's see how Yuusha's journey will develop now .


I don't think it's that hard to figure out.

Humans are at war with the demons, however, the human nations are rather divided in their own right so they are struggling somewhat to win the war. Did you notice how the prince of the Northern continent argued with the leader of the Southern continent? They are working together to win the war but both leaders feel the other side is either corrupt in one way or another or is working toward their own personal goal. However, there are still areas that they are winning in terms of the war, like that Gate Yuusha mentioned in the series. Yuusha is trying to take over that Gate because the humans are oppressing the demons, but he's not trying to win it for the humans or the demons because he knows the victor will only oppress the losing side.

If you're confused more so along Maou's storyline, she's more or less trying to end the war with no winning or losing side. She just wants to prevent any more loss of life and she knows one way of doing that is establishing a better farming system for growing crops and eliminating starvation.

I can't really blame you for being confused though. It does seem like this series is doing a very roundabout way of telling that part of the story.
Feb 1, 2013 3:29 PM

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Damn this one was so much better then the last one, really enjoyed seeing Hero on his quest in that city, and saving that girl.

Can't wait for next week, looks like he'll reunite with that old dude from his party, seems like it'll be another good episode.
Feb 1, 2013 3:41 PM

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MidnightPride said:
RedArmyShogun said:
MidnightPride said:
That teleporting ability. i want...

I guess the Hero might be a hero after all and a little disappointed they never kissed.


Pretty much this. Its been a whole year, he could have at least done that, ah well.


Well as the series has said he is... A stupid virgin.


Saddly to the far most ends possible, least Maou is loyal to an idiot like him. Ah well.
Feb 1, 2013 3:43 PM
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Damm, all the romance is making me faint.........
Feb 1, 2013 4:28 PM

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Can someone see if I'm right? The war that's gonna happen in the next episode is about taking that island that demons control? And the trading that Maou made in the last episode has something related to it or was just something else to make the way to the end of the war? except for the compass.
Feb 1, 2013 4:35 PM

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Wtf was that cop-out on the kiss scene, I mean really? :P

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Feb 1, 2013 4:45 PM

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I really enjoyed this episode. Everything seemed to fall into place so nicely. No complaints here.
Feb 1, 2013 4:46 PM

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Demons vs. Royal humans...

Adding another person, female knight, to list to know who Maou really is. It's good that they are now friends.

Yuusha finally showed in front of Maou. Dancing along with New Year celebration music. He left immediately after to continue with his mission, though.
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Feb 1, 2013 5:43 PM
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They cut too much dialogue and some of the scene, but I felt this episode is okay.As long as the episode done some proper animation, I think I am good with that xD


felipekorbes said:
And the trading that Maou made in the last episode has something related to it or was just something else to make the way to the end of the war? except for the compass.

hope you understand by seeing at this picture

felipekorbes said:

he war that's gonna happen in the next episode is about taking that island that demons control?
yes xD
Feb 1, 2013 5:56 PM

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JUST HAVE SEX ALREADY JEEZ. Or kiss. That's fine too.
Feb 1, 2013 6:26 PM

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MorningGlory said:
felipekorbes said:
And the trading that Maou made in the last episode has something related to it or was just something else to make the way to the end of the war? except for the compass.

hope you understand by seeing at this picture

felipekorbes said:

he war that's gonna happen in the next episode is about taking that island that demons control?
yes xD


Thanks for the help, things are clearer now. That's what happens when you get too much airing series and are not used to it.

itsvero said:
JUST HAVE SEX ALREADY JEEZ. Or kiss. That's fine too.


That's what I feel about it too.
Feb 1, 2013 6:31 PM

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I really wished the Hero could've been a bit more outgoing. He had a chance to get so much done but he didn't get anything after 1 whole year. I hope they meet together next episode in the war though. I'm a bit saddened by how this is only 12 episodes and 5 episodes are done already, this is easily my favorite Anime of this season! I really want the two to get kinky LOL
Feb 1, 2013 6:41 PM
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Marow said:
I wish the characters had more interraction and chemistry.


Totally agree with you. I think Yuusha and Maou are cute together, but to me the romance kinda felt like it came out of nowhere since the first episode. But maybe it's supposed to happen this way...

It was sad to see that demon(?) yelling all those things about humans....and then seeing his injuries as well. I liked what Yuusha said about winning and being right. No wonder he is the hero :) even if he said that he himself isn't smart, he is thoughtful and has empathy.
Feb 1, 2013 6:42 PM
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I'm a bit saddened by how this is only 12 episodes and 5 episodes are done already, this is easily my favorite Anime of this season! I really want the two to get kinky LOL

There are only 5 volume from the LN and I believe 12episode will only cover 1 volume(400pages++ ) xD
I won't be surprise that 24episode can cover 1volume if the Anime stay 100% faithful to LN .Which is impossible and the anime will be just full of talk lol
Feb 1, 2013 6:55 PM

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Another great episode.

Its moving a bit too fast for my taste, but I find the whole "time goes by" approach refreshing from usually quite detailed timelines of present day anime shows.

Hero got more character development too which is great.

4/5
Feb 1, 2013 7:18 PM
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dark knight hero see gate city is bit messed-up with how treat demon as slaves & servants wonder how to save the area?

oh whole 200 ships sents to battle end-up being release the kraken with many lost involve during nations leaders have argue about it.

red queen confess to yellow knight about everything from being demon queen to working with hero yet yellow knight allow them continue all fine on it cue hero confess as well.

so new year party with red queen with hero's pillow wonder oh here the hero give litte argue, hero's harem, & etc dance the night & all that hero got a plan to save gate city.
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Feb 1, 2013 8:11 PM

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The CG hurts my eyes.

Still waiting for Yuusha to use his Geass
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Hahaha. Yuusha just appeared out of nowhere... and that attempted kiss... such a tease!
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Feb 1, 2013 8:15 PM

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When did he learn teleportation? I thought that was her skill.
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I'm really starting to think this might be my favorite show of the winter season. Apparently he's meeting the "old pervert" next episode should be interesting because the "old pervert" is with the winter king.
Feb 1, 2013 9:21 PM
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VioLink said:
When did he learn teleportation? I thought that was her skill.


Maou doesn't have that skill iirc, he's the one with the super powers.
Feb 1, 2013 9:28 PM

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Awwww they were so close to kissing
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VioLink said:
When did he learn teleportation? I thought that was her skill.


Naw, it's Yuusha's. He's not the hero for sword skills alone...he's got a bunch of uber magicks like that which help him own!

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I'm really starting to think this might be my favorite show of the winter season. Apparently he's meeting the "old pervert" next episode should be interesting because the "old pervert" is with the winter king.
The word old pervert makes me felt like he is the only guy with an occupation named "old pervert" ;3
Feb 1, 2013 10:24 PM
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dakimakura ATTAAAAAAAAACK
Feb 1, 2013 11:04 PM
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I was hoping that the plot would pick up this week instead of next (the "Real" war might start) week. My expectations of this series is slowly dropping, I would like to see more character development and progression.
Feb 1, 2013 11:09 PM

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I will listen to the pretty music while continuing to watch these cookie-cutter-characters (whom I despise) run around pretending their plot is intelligent.
Oh and the art is nice.
Feb 1, 2013 11:16 PM

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One thing that's starting to bug me is how almost everyone other than the protagonist party is both evil and stupid. But in the meanwhile, Maou and Yuusha at least make a cute couple.
Feb 2, 2013 12:12 AM

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This ep was nothing short of fantastic, we finally get some exposure to the state of the world and some great relationship development between the maou and yuusha and i would like the WHOLEHEARTEDLY THANK the character designer for not making the demons some long horned gigantic ugly beasts with wings, you dont know how relieved i am.
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