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[TheClonesLegacy]

Does that mean I get to yank an arrow out of your back?

[Mr.House]

UBW.

 

Spoiler

Was rather conflicted over this particular episode.

 

It's more of a personal bias rather than judging the episode's quality, since while I understand that this particular one's functionality was to serve as a bridge for upcoming events and putting focus on characterization, it felt more like an iteration of previous episodes which have had a similar focus and wasn't executed to the desired extent.

 

For early episodes in a show, I find it necessary to bring forth enough exposition to lay the groundwork for the narrative to flow without it turning into an info-dump. Everything from the setting to character's motivation, and so on. UBW has done a more capable job than Fate/Zero did in that regard, whereupon it has laid down it all the key components for the narrative to flow, yet leaving enough questions to be answered as it gradually progresses. However, as of late it currently has been circling around a similar topic that it delves into without a real hint of having a proper direction, mainly in terms of character progression. The show is taking up more questions than answers, and while I do find them essential, I am not particularly a fan on how it has continuously been 'dismissive' about it.

 

E.g. that moment in the end in particular, when company was discussing Kiritsugu. It is a vital scene, with several questions having been brought up before, but this time with a more direct confrontation to the characters. It is essential for Saber and Shirou respectively, both in terms for them personally and their relationship with each other. However, the show never takes the initiative to answer on these lingering questions. It is rather annoying how it keeps having the characters dodge away from them. While it is true that their reasoning behind their behavior is warranted (Saber not willing to openly discuss her motivations for desiring the Grail, Shirou not wishing to answer Saber's question regarding the topic of "hero of justice"), I do find it important that episodes like these puts such aspects into focus and progressively builds up as the show goes along. UBW has so far established subtle but important channels for providing characterization and playing out conflicts between the episodes in a coherent manner, but this particular one was left rather short on that regard, wherein it didn't offer much at all.

 

Anyhow as I said, more of a quasi-rant on my part that I personally find to be a bother. The show is 'only' at its ninth episode, so there is plenty of time for it to properly delve into these aspects. Still, we are reaching the end of the first cour, and I personally find it important that the first half manages to properly portray the characterization for its leads--putting into the limelight their reasoning behind their motives and having the second half them fighting for it.

 

 

 

 

Oh, your a fan as well? Awesome. Easily one of my favorite animated movies.

Do remember though that UBW takes place in a 15 (he first three being before the war starts) day cycle some days MUST be a info dump because if not, we'll get really messed up pacing like in the first season of Zero. Not saying it's ideal but I rather have one episode that just lays everything out(like it also did in the VN) and have the next days(or in this case episode) do stuff instead of  doing 12 episodes of cat and mouse without anyone dying(looks at Zero)

[Isichar]

Got it on Steam actually. But my lack of gaming has prevented me from playing it.

I'll install it tonight.

Need to get back to gaming proper again ><

And close to Clannad? Sh*t.

Totalbuiscuit said he cried when playing it.

And that guy's an emotional brick.

So yeah, it'll probably kill me.

Exactly. If it can destroy TB then what chance do you have!? Soooo iiiiiit!

Satsuki commands you!

[CrazyRah]

Ah Brothers.. It didn't work with me but I've seen its power with my own eyes often enough to be interested how bro will react!

[Gravisanimi]

Finished Date a Live.

 

I hope one day I can say caught up to Date a Live.

 

Solid show.

 

Solid.

[Jstatham1227]

after skimming through the last few pages am i correct in thinking that Sim has stolen the virginity of most people here?

I'm glad I'm not on this list. lel

[The Love Runner]

after skimming through the last few pages am i correct in thinking that Sim has stolen the virginity of most people here?

 
 

I'm glad I'm not on this list. lel

You both exposed yourselves! Now Sim's gonna check his list twice and come after you guys!

[Mr.House]

Think of Sim as the pervy Santa Clause.

[The Love Runner]

Simta Claus is coming to town..or should I say, going to town with those on his list? Dear Lord, it sounds SO wrong either way.

[Jstatham1227]

If your coming to town big boy, you better make sure to empty your whole sack of goodies for me. 

 

 

Ho ho ho indeed. 

 

 

 

Night sim. 

[Seraphim24]

Mami Gif!

 

[Isichar]

Mami Gif!

 

[Chewin]

Do remember though that UBW takes place in a 15 (he first three being before the war starts) day cycle some days MUST be a info dump because if not, we'll get really messed up pacing like in the first season of Zero. Not saying it's ideal but I rather have one episode that just lays everything out(like it also did in the VN) and have the next days(or in this case episode) do stuff instead of  doing 12 episodes of cat and mouse without anyone dying(looks at Zero)

Certainly, but I am more judgemental over said episode's context and the lack of it, due to the fact that nothing much knew was essentially brought up and questions that have been lingering around for awhile where left unanswered again.

But as I said, there is time for it to develop still. I am just skeptical in nature.

[CrazyRah]

Madoka is our one true Godoka! Her innocence will be protected at all costs. No mercy shall be shown for those that try to defile her pure aura. 

 

[Ghost Lightning]

Did someone say Ebola?

 

[Seraphim24]

Could so easily get a page of Madoka gifs.. just like the Xenosaga page..

 

Kyoko Gif!

 

[Zeroth Angel]

Did someone say Ebola?

 

Ebola-chan 

 

[Fidite Nemini]

Latest SAOII was way too touchy-feely.

 

Which is doubly sad because unless the now coming underworld arc really hits the spot, it might have been the last good arc of SAO.

[Chewin]

LOGH.

Spoiler

Finally the show takes into consideration to portray what plans Reinhard has in terms of stabilization of political and social mechanisms. What did surprise me however was what he brought up in regards to social reforms, which sounded a lot like him having a view that of a neo-realist; having centralized states as the primary actors in the international scene. That kind of surprised me, but I am very pleased by it.

Also find it intriguing how he is still struggling on a personal level even when having achieved his primary goal to an extent, and seeing how it weights upon him even more than before is troubling. I get the feeling there is not a happy ending for the man on the end of the road.