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-Sho- · 2009-08-11, 08:15

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Originally Posted by Shiroth

I'm pretty sure super Faldio watches the second OP long before all of us, so he's known for months already.

Ahah yeah . But still a fuc**** spoiler !!

Beautiful episode with Isara . At least Welkin was crying and screaming .
Finally , they settles the pairing . Faldio can go ****** lol

But still WTF , why Isara , why not another character who didn't get much screenshots !!

Seems action is coming next episode . huh hoh Selvaria ; hum , i think that Alicia will show that SHE'S A VALKYRIA TOO thanks OP !

PNGO · 2009-08-11, 08:29

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Originally Posted by Sassarai

So why did they put a huge spoiler in Valkyria Chronicles OP? Man, I found out a lot easier than Fabio that Alicia is a Valkyrie.

It's called laziness, they just didn't want to make a 3rd opening. But yeah if they didn't showed that in the opening I would have actually been a little surprised about Alicia...

don_Durandal · 2009-08-11, 10:38

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Originally Posted by -Sho-

But still WTF , why Isara , why not another character who didn't get much screenshots !!

Why Isara? For the exact same reason why everyone is freaking out: because you wouldn't have cared if it was another character.

Isara's death brings more development to the other characters than any other character's death would have done.

Runty · 2009-08-11, 11:20

I finally managed to get to view this episode. This definitely was an improvement over last week's.

Spoiler for Episode 19, subbed:

There isn't much more about this episode that hasn't already been said. It was great since it got back on track with the game's plot. And finally, Welkin and Alicia are going to get real close.

Spoiler for Next Episode:

mpt37 · 2009-08-11, 18:09

Wow, Faldio continues to be Johnny on the spot, once again he appears behind Alicia right when Welkin leaves. I'm surprised he didn't show up in Bruhl during Welkin/Alicia's last scene.

Welkin's crying scene was hard to watch, but not because it was sad, I cringed during his scream. But the good news is, this may be the last we see of stupid/indecisive Welkin.

Also glad to see they brought Zaka back and the flashbacks of younger Isara were nice.

JagdPanther · 2009-08-11, 22:03

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Originally Posted by mpt37

Wow, Faldio continues to be Johnny on the spot, once again he appears behind Alicia right when Welkin leaves. I'm surprised he didn't show up in Bruhl during Welkin/Alicia's last scene.

Welkin's crying scene was hard to watch, but not because it was sad, I cringed during his scream. But the good news is, this may be the last we see of stupid/indecisive Welkin.

Also glad to see they brought Zaka back and the flashbacks of younger Isara were nice.

First paragraph: Seriously.

Second one: Yeah, that scream was... pretty bad.

Third: Young Isara was incredibly cute.

Can't wait for next week to see Cordellia in whatever she's wearing. Definitely something new.

Sorrow-K · 2009-08-11, 22:13

This was a pretty good episode. I hadn't much liked what I'd seen from this series for a few weeks now (I think the writing really lets it down in particular), but this was good stuff. Lots of heart and a good amount of angst which has resolved itself.

But... it would surprise me if we saw another episode from this show that's as dramatic as this one.

Sassarai · 2009-08-12, 01:33

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Originally Posted by Shiroth

I'm pretty sure super Faldio watches the second OP long before all of us, so he's known for months already.

Pfftt If Fabio knew already, then he wouldn't try to woo Alicia since he has already seen her and Welkin holding hands under a tree.

Here is another spoiler! Alicia is going to have an epic battle with Selvaria to end this series!

klare · 2009-08-12, 03:45

so they finally hold hands... after 19 eps

preview shows next eps we will see how strong the V ppl are, which look a bit silly in the OP

Kylaran · 2009-08-12, 05:02

There was something about that scream that made me pause while working on it this episode.

I just sat there thinking: I really can't fathom this man's pain.

Shiroth · 2009-08-12, 06:43

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Originally Posted by Sorrow-K

But... it would surprise me if we saw another episode from this show that's as dramatic as this one.

I believe that this will be the best the show has to offer in terms of dramatic. The build up here with the flashback scenes, leading upto Welkin's breakdown isn't something that can easily be beaten. Then again i've no idea what they'll do with the source material from now until the end, though i'm almost certain.

Bordix · 2009-08-12, 07:26

For some reason I kinda like the blunt, cold Welkin <.<

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# Oh... shiat... Selvaria has her lance and shield this time around. That is gonna hurt.

yeah, judging from the op that's plenty of hurt. Hope edelweiss survives that walking nuke.

Neku · 2009-08-12, 09:32

I like this episode.
Dramatic, right and starting to be Welkin-likable.

Faldio is beginning to show his true colors too

RedWing · 2009-08-12, 11:56

I'm a bit annoyed with the thought we might be going back to the old, happy go lucky Welkin. I'm really hoping that he continues to be quite hard-faced and distanced, at least for a good while. In fact I prefer the serious Welkin, much more sensible and leaderlike.

Sassarai · 2009-08-12, 12:54

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Originally Posted by RedWing

I'm a bit annoyed with the thought we might be going back to the old, happy go lucky Welkin. I'm really hoping that he continues to be quite hard-faced and distanced, at least for a good while. In fact I prefer the serious Welkin, much more sensible and leaderlike.

I think I speak for 99.9999999 (repeating of course) percent of the fans here by saying...

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! No more emo Welkin!

p.s That's one annoying DBZ avatar btw.

SoggySoyBean · 2009-08-12, 13:06

Somehow I think robot Welkin is a more appropriate description than emo...or am I thinking of something else?

Sassarai · 2009-08-12, 13:19

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Originally Posted by SoggySoyBean

Somehow I think robot Welkin is a more appropriate description than emo...or am I thinking of something else?

That probably fits ep 19 but those 3-4 episodes prior to that I don't think so.

aulzon · 2009-08-12, 13:26

I really liked how they handled this episode in comparison to Welkin's mourning of Isara in the game. Although Welkin in general is weak in the anime, this was a little bit a redemption.

Sassarai · 2009-08-12, 13:28

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Originally Posted by aulzon

I really liked how they handled this episode in comparison to Welkin's mourning of Isara in the game. Although Welkin in general is weak in the anime, this was a little bit a redemption.

Sigh I might actually buy a ps3 and play Valkyria Chronicles someday. Now I know she dies in the game too.

Joe_fh · 2009-08-12, 13:43

Why was Faldio mad again? I mean they kind of showed him being distracted by the events that happened in squad 7 and yet he punched Welkin in the last episode for no reason at ll...

Um...what happened....in the end of the episode all of them were smiling. Ok for some there was a reason but for Welkin? Don't tell me he got over Isara's death when he cried once. That's just lame and shouldn't really be possible.
But oh well he got a hug cried a bit and he's all good to go O.o
I liked the emo Welkin.He was a great character in these two episodes.He should have stayed like that for at least another 2 or 3. It would have made the series more interesting since, honestly speaking, the last few episodes were the most interesting onse and they should have continued with that painful theme longer.

Come one all of them are fighting a war and killing people in the proces. Why are they smiling,for <insert word here>'s sake? The anime presents war as something that isn't really that bad. Infact you meet new pople, make friends and you could even find a lover. Like that makes sense... Thus I'll say it again - the story was at it's best in the last two episodes and should have coninued longer with the same setting while they were introducing other elements (like Alicia being a Valkyria) and giving characters a way to develop more and decide what is important for them right now and who they need to protect. This would have provided a nice way of moving on form the emo theme gradually and it would have made much more sense and appealed to more viewers IMO

View Poll Results: Valkyria Chronicles - Episode 19 Rating
Perfect 10	13	29.55%
9 out of 10 : Excellent	12	27.27%
8 out of 10 : Very Good	13	29.55%
7 out of 10 : Good	1	2.27%
6 out of 10 : Average	1	2.27%
5 out of 10 : Below Average	0	0%
4 out of 10 : Poor	1	2.27%
3 out of 10 : Bad	0	0%
2 out of 10 : Very Bad	1	2.27%
1 out of 10 : Painful	2	4.55%
Voters: 44. You may not vote on this poll

2009-08-11, 11:20	Link #44
Runty Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008	I finally managed to get to view this episode. This definitely was an improvement over last week's. Spoiler for Episode 19, subbed: Still more sulking over Isara's death, and we see chinks beginning to form in Welkin's emotional armor. Susie is a total crybaby in this episode, but it's alright. It's for all the right reasons. Finally, the Sevens get to use their proper weapons. It was great seeing Marina using her trademark sniper rifle, if only for a couple of seconds. Speaking of snipers, Faldio isn't a very good shot. To those of you thinking he was satisfied with his aim, I'd be inclined to disagree. Chibi Isara was so kawaii! Speaking of Isara, those flashbacks were just touching. No other word could describe them. FINALLY. Welkin gets to cry for Isara. Took you long enough, but I understand it. There isn't much more about this episode that hasn't already been said. It was great since it got back on track with the game's plot. And finally, Welkin and Alicia are going to get real close. Spoiler for Next Episode: Two words: Naggiar Plains. Now THAT is a change. Cordelia dressed in battle gear and going to the front lines? Wow. Just wow. Oh... shiat... Selvaria has her lance and shield this time around. That is gonna hurt.

2009-08-11, 18:09	Link #45
mpt37 Senior Member Join Date: May 2007	Wow, Faldio continues to be Johnny on the spot, once again he appears behind Alicia right when Welkin leaves. I'm surprised he didn't show up in Bruhl during Welkin/Alicia's last scene. Welkin's crying scene was hard to watch, but not because it was sad, I cringed during his scream. But the good news is, this may be the last we see of stupid/indecisive Welkin. Also glad to see they brought Zaka back and the flashbacks of younger Isara were nice. __________________

2009-08-11, 22:13	Link #47
Sorrow-K Somehow I found out Join Date: Feb 2006 Age: 40	This was a pretty good episode. I hadn't much liked what I'd seen from this series for a few weeks now (I think the writing really lets it down in particular), but this was good stuff. Lots of heart and a good amount of angst which has resolved itself. But... it would surprise me if we saw another episode from this show that's as dramatic as this one. __________________ .:The Nihon Review:.:Ikoku Meiro no Croisée:.:Tamayura: Hitotose:. .:Behind The Nihon Review:.:Understanding Guilty Crown’s Failure:. .:MAL:.:Twitter:.

2009-08-12, 09:32	Link #53
Neku yare yare.. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Earth (:	I like this episode. Dramatic, right and starting to be Welkin-likable. Faldio is beginning to show his true colors too __________________ *Reborn!* (with nosebleed)

2009-08-12, 03:45	Link #49
klare Senior Member Join Date: May 2009	so they finally hold hands... after 19 eps preview shows next eps we will see how strong the V ppl are, which look a bit silly in the OP

2009-08-12, 05:02	Link #50
Kylaran A Priori Impossibility Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: California Age: 33	There was something about that scream that made me pause while working on it this episode. I just sat there thinking: I really can't fathom this man's pain.

2009-08-12, 11:56	Link #54
RedWing Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007	I'm a bit annoyed with the thought we might be going back to the old, happy go lucky Welkin. I'm really hoping that he continues to be quite hard-faced and distanced, at least for a good while. In fact I prefer the serious Welkin, much more sensible and leaderlike.

2009-08-12, 13:06	Link #56
SoggySoyBean Squishie Join Date: May 2009 Location: Canada	Somehow I think robot Welkin is a more appropriate description than emo...or am I thinking of something else?

2009-08-12, 13:26	Link #58
aulzon Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009	I really liked how they handled this episode in comparison to Welkin's mourning of Isara in the game. Although Welkin in general is weak in the anime, this was a little bit a redemption.

2009-08-12, 13:43	Link #60
Joe_fh Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009	Why was Faldio mad again? I mean they kind of showed him being distracted by the events that happened in squad 7 and yet he punched Welkin in the last episode for no reason at ll... Um...what happened....in the end of the episode all of them were smiling. Ok for some there was a reason but for Welkin? Don't tell me he got over Isara's death when he cried once. That's just lame and shouldn't really be possible. But oh well he got a hug cried a bit and he's all good to go O.o I liked the emo Welkin.He was a great character in these two episodes.He should have stayed like that for at least another 2 or 3. It would have made the series more interesting since, honestly speaking, the last few episodes were the most interesting onse and they should have continued with that painful theme longer. Come one all of them are fighting a war and killing people in the proces. Why are they smiling,for <insert word here>'s sake? The anime presents war as something that isn't really that bad. Infact you meet new pople, make friends and you could even find a lover. Like that makes sense... Thus I'll say it again - the story was at it's best in the last two episodes and should have coninued longer with the same setting while they were introducing other elements (like Alicia being a Valkyria) and giving characters a way to develop more and decide what is important for them right now and who they need to protect. This would have provided a nice way of moving on form the emo theme gradually and it would have made much more sense and appealed to more viewers IMO