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[Il Divo]

Reezy, since you're here should I watch the OVAs before or after the second season? Because that's some character change on Hei's part.

 

The only question I should ask is concerning Suo's (sort of) inconsistency.

 

Spoiler

She's turned to a Contractor who's become... kind of rational? She still retains some semblance of emotion and feeling, but it's still established that the apathy is taking effect. However... it's not? Is it a slow process for her, is she different?

 

If I remember right, I think they go into this a bit more in one of the after-credits scenes. Basically, because Suou is becoming a contractor during her formative years, it's coming into conflict with her normal every day self. Also keep in mind too Amber's statement at the end of Season 1 about Contractors' ability to experience emotional growth. The Gaiden places this in a bit more context as well with Episode 3. 

 

As you say, the Gaiden is really about Hei's transformation into the drunkard we see in S2. 

 

My memory's about as good as a goldfish.

 

Good thing for you I'm gonna start them OVAs now.

 

As for the terrible thing. I just heard a lot of crap.

 

Might be people p*ssed off about some minor thing. I dunno.

 

I like it though.

 

Ah sh*t, just found out Gaiden isn't dubbed. Well time to hear Hei's sexy voice in Japanese then.

 

I think alot of this depends on your tolerance for Suou and Hei's transformation, the latter of which is pretty jarring if you haven't seen the Gaiden. Personally, I liked Suou alot and how they moved Hei into a background character.

 

When I finished Season 2, I couldn't put my finger on what I hated about it. I tried showing it to my brother after showing him DTB S1 so I could pinpoint just when my experience went sour. He kept asking me constantly "When does it go bad? When does it go bad?" so I assumed I was wrong with my first viewing. But on the rewatch, we both concluded it was about somewhere halfway into Episode 11 involving the Madame Oreille character.

 

It might not seem like alot of time, but from that point alot of weird stuff goes on, but without the emotional resonance of S1's ending. Basically, things happen but providing very little satisfaction. It also doesn't help that S2's ending would indicate the existence of a S3, which far as I'm aware is never happening. Just my two cents. 

[Il Divo]

Edit: Double Post. My bad. 
 

[Il Divo]

Edit: Triple Post. My bad.  

[Kaiser Arian XVII]

Edit: Triple Post. My bad.  

 

The punishment for Quadro Post is death by guillotine. Be careful.

[Il Divo]

The punishment for Quadro Post is death by guillotine. Be careful.

 

Well, just in time for the new AC game then, it seems. My timing is impeccable!

[Il Divo]

Spoiler

Neither her nor Hei seem to get their powers in the typical way, whatever that is for a Contractor. Hei gets it from absorbing his sister (lol) and Suou from absorbing Hei's powers thanks to that funky space lazer. Does that mean she absorbed his sister too btw? Bai sure gets around.

 

Maybe since Bai is one of the first to 'evolve' emotions, that passes along to both Hei and Suou. Or just the fact that they aren't original contractors but given the power from someone else essentially, makes it possible for them tor retain their previous character and not have to 'rediscover' it. Or maybe their personalities are just more adaptable to the funky demon magic.

 

There's also other interesting stuff about Suou but even in spoiler tags let's not talk about that yet.

 

Personally I think both seasons had weak endings, with that Evangelion motivational moment in season 1 (well, everything about Amber isn't the best) and the sudden appearance of Golgo 13 and other stuff in season 2.

 

I think 'overarching plot' is one of the weaker points of the show, though season 2 gave that aspect a better effort and still fumbled at the end. Still like the show for other Reasons.

 

That's an interesting way to look at it (as you say, let's stay clear of S2 spoilers for Sim's sake). Personally I always kind of thought that Hei's "contractor persona" was more his attempt at acting the way contractors are expected to act. Almost like a facade. Looking at Hei's black Reaper persona, it's very much similar to how he acts during the South American Crisis, which (I believe) Amber points out was largely Hei's attempt at dealing with the atrocities he had to commit in order to stay near Bai. 

 

Where other contractors might deal with certain physical and psychological ramifications from being altered by the Gate, I always thought in Hei's case it was more his mind/societal expectations forcing him into that role, which is why he seems to get so offended when Havok/Carmine points out how he's a very odd example of a contractor. It was one of the few genuine moments early on where he stops pretending to be either the Black Reaper or Li and exposes himself to others.

[Lotion Soronarr]

Gintama is weird.

 

[Nerevar-as]

So, Naruto...

Chakra tracking among other things.

[CrazyRah]

Shinobu is just too awesome. She hits that sweet spot of being innocent and yet kind of a ****** at the same time which works rather well, sort of what you'd expect from a prodigy who's skills are naturally above that of those around her. Plus she is drawn to cute things which make me smile. I like her relationship with Arata. He's one of the few people actually capable of dealing with her in her own terms and I think they do a lot to help each other break out of their shells.

Your right on about Chihaya being the heart of the team. I think it's pretty obvious she's the main reason Taichi plays, and also the one who convinced Nishida to start playing again. I doubt the team would have ever even happened without her.

Sorry to hear you only have 8 episodes left. So you're finished with all the team matches then?

 

Think that is one of many reasons why I really do love her. She's by no means a bad person or even being awful to someone else. She just KNOW she's better than almost everyone in Karuta and she KNOW that even on a bad day she'll crush most people. She takes being confident to a whooooole new level and I'll be here approving all the way! And yes her liking cute stuff and the exact same kind of cute that Chihaya like is really awesome and make Shinobu be much more than just a karuta goddess. Shinobu is talent and hard work combined and it's really noticeable.

 

Indeed, Taichi wouldn't play without Chihaya and Nishida got his fire back thanks to her. Komano and Oe both managed to fall in love with Karuta thanks to Chihaya never giving up on them. Heck if one want Chihaya inspiring someone one only need to remember that Chihaya made Chitose give another shot at being an actress which she had all but given up on. That stuff is what will make Chihayafuru memorable with me!

 

They are playing in what I assume is the last one with with Shinobu in the crowd!

 

@Sim

 

It interest Isichar that doesn't usually like to watch sport and it makes your bro who love to watch most sports interested aswell. It really got what it takes to appeal to many different kinds of people. That and card games!

 

[Saber Wolf]

I can see why Sim holds Yang Wenli in such admiration. The guy is starting to grow on me and I feel like I have barely scratched the surface.

 

 

 

 

You masochist.

 

You'd enjoy it as well.

 

I'd make you enjoy it.

 

 

Anyway, joking aside, stumbled upon this.

 

 

Probably been posted before, but I just laughed my ass off and wanted to share with anyone who hadn't seen it.

[Isichar]

Just a quick note since I'm at work.

Rah that is a great gif! *_* and I'd say you nailed it about the queen.

Sim you should watch 5 centimeters per second *evil laughter* it's only 45 minutes long and is freaking beautiful (animation wise) some of the best animation I've ever seen tbh and it's a romance.

[Liamv2]

Isn't it 5cm per second? Unless it got a sequel.

[Mr.House]

Welp was at last able to get to watching the first episode of Psycho-pass 2. Overall a good solid episode. Loved Akane and how she not only kept her development from the first season, but is building from that. She's a badass now, but still has that soft, gentle side of her. Also like how ep1 mirrors some parts from ep1 of season 1.

 

My only complaint really is the villain so far. I know it's only one episode but it lacks that aura and first impression the main villian of season 1 had. I'll give this guy a chance but I doubt he'll even close to him.

[Isichar]

Blah Liam's right. I'll correct that. My bad. Phone typing/lack of coffee at work makes me derpy and careless sorry.

[CrazyRah]

Blah Liam's right. I'll correct that. My bad. Phone typing/lack of coffee at work makes me derpy and careless sorry.

 

Oh sweet NOOOOOOOOOO!

 

[bmwcrazy]

Isn't it 5cm per second? Unless it got a sequel.

5 CM per Second is over an hour long.

I'm pretty sure he meant Kotonoha no Niwa (the Garden of Words).