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Razdent · 2014-03-16, 21:58

Spoiler for Episode 11:

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**monir** · 2014-03-16, 22:27

From the first gif it seems there are some good CG animation there. Very much looking forward to episode 11.

Kioras · 2014-03-16, 22:55

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Originally Posted by greensoulreaper

Ayaka in that form always reminds me of Evermillion.

I love how the quality of the character designs remain consistent and on top. I haven't spotted a noticeable bad one since the start of the show. Props to the anime's character designer.

Ironically the anime character designs are exactly the same as the manga designs, just less detailed.

Which is to be expected, since they are animated, not just stills.

kujoe · 2014-03-17, 03:53

I think the fact that the character designs are still imaginative, diverse and clear despite being simplified for the anime adaptation is a testament of how well designed the characters are. The author has clearly put some thought into them.

Visually, everybody stands out in their way, and you can tell a lot about a character just by their looks and mannerisms alone. There are no standard issue wands here, and only the Workshop witches seem to have a minor uniform requirement—if you can even describe a witch's hat and cape as such. Accessorizing, personal touches here and there, and some have strange hobbies that add a bit of a 'gap' from typical expectations (e.g., Kazane with her wooden dolls, Honoka and his penguins). Everybody is dressed according to their own style and everybody uses different speech patterns, and even use different schools of magic. Heck, even Honoka stands out by virtue of his 'normal-ness' that sets him apart from his now crazy world, who also obviously serves as a contrast and complement to the tall and cold Ayaka. (That, and he and Mikage-sensei are the only prominent males who possess magic in the story so far.)

WCW would get high marks in the character design category from me. The character design is everywhere... in a good way, that is.

EroKing · 2014-03-17, 07:13

ookamigirl · 2014-03-17, 12:28

Seeing Takamiya's mom & Kazane way-back-when was fun.
Now I get why she likes Kazane so much ^^
The whole hanging out with Mikage was weird.
Didn't quite get the point of it.
Guess it was a part of the healing process.
Ayaka was pretty busy with her own problems.
Things are quite chaotic at this point.
Wonder what they'll do in the final episode?
Should be good.

Pesti13nce · 2014-03-17, 16:21

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Originally Posted by ookamigirl

The whole hanging out with Mikage was weird.
Didn't quite get the point of it.
Guess it was a part of the healing process.

He was "hanging out" with Mikage cause I'm fairly certain he got kinda lost in all the memories of the city (which I think he could actually get lost in permanently) and previous contractor, and Mikage kinda brought him back which apparently happens to be his kinda world. I think it was more he was just kinda showing him the "ropes" of what is to be expected now that he is the benefactor of the city like the star room of which represents (is) the people of the city.

Kanon · 2014-03-17, 18:00

I don't understand what Ayaka did. She stripped Honoka and wore his shirt, and that apparently gave her a boost in mana... how come? I thought she couldn't get any power from him if they were too far apart.

greensoulreaper · 2014-03-17, 18:21

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Originally Posted by Kanon

I don't understand what Ayaka did. She stripped Honoka and wore his shirt, and that apparently gave her a boost in mana... how come? I thought she couldn't get any power from him if they were too far apart.

It either:

A. Had traces of Evermillion's power on it because she is inside Honoka. His body is a vessel for her so it would make sense that stuff he wears has traces of Evermillion's mana all over it.

Or

B. Was like the ear-picking scene where Ayaka simply gets really fired up from weird stuff like that, as long as it was Honoka.

To be honest, it might be a combo of both, haha

Vallen Chaos Valiant · 2014-03-17, 19:05

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Originally Posted by Kanon

I don't understand what Ayaka did. She stripped Honoka and wore his shirt, and that apparently gave her a boost in mana... how come? I thought she couldn't get any power from him if they were too far apart.

In the manga even Weekend protested that it was "cheating" and that "this isn't how magic is suppose to work!"

I think we are just going to assume Ayaka broke some laws of magic by doing what she did, or that she accidentally discovered some new channelling technique previously undiscovered by magic scholars.

kagato3 · 2014-03-17, 21:03

it's the power of love. the most powerful magic fuel source there is. Why focused into a beam it is capable of mass destruction on a godly scale.

mangamuscle · 2014-03-17, 21:07

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Originally Posted by Vallen Chaos Valiant

In the manga even Weekend protested that it was "cheating" and that "this isn't how magic is suppose to work!"

I think we are just going to assume Ayaka broke some laws of magic by doing what she did, or that she accidentally discovered some new channelling technique previously undiscovered by magic scholars.

If we have to name it would be "yandere power!!!" >_< I mean, if Yuno from future diaries can get inhuman dexterity and strength to protect her useless male lead, why can't Kagari extract some more magic/mana/prana points from being in contact with a shirt worn by the love of her life? I mean, we have already seen in the anime (and in the latest manga) what "imouto power" can do >_<

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Originally Posted by kagato3

it's the power of lust. the most powerful magic fuel source there is. Why focused into a beam it is capable of mass destruction on a godly scale.

There, corrected it for you

greensoulreaper · 2014-03-17, 22:05

I remember reading this part in the manga and seeing comments on it afterwards like "Kagari should have taken his boxers too". Imagine the boost in power, lol.

kujoe · 2014-03-17, 23:07

It reminds me of a folklorish superstition that if you find yourself lost somewhere and keep ending up on the same spot you've passed by before, you should wear your shirt on its reverse side to break the loop.

Perhaps by wearing Honoka's shirt, Ayaka was in fact able to force their contact and connection out of sheer belief. Then again, it could also be a placebo of sorts, or she simply considered it a charm to help her in battle. Or... maybe just never get in the way of a woman on a mission.

...which also brings me to Weekend, who ironically proves to be their greatest opponent so far despite her being weaker in magic compared to the likes of Kazane or Chronoire.

She prepared for months, planted all her bombs in all the right places, and came up with a bold plan. She went full Batman on Kazane and kept her out of the game to buy herself some time. Weekend has gambled everything for this one chance to capture Honoka and acquire Evermillion. It's the classic setup of the conflict between the powerful hero vs. the devious, scheming villain.

Jerseykid · 2014-03-18, 01:00

12:32 to 12:36 had a really cool point of view shot. It was immediately like "wow", I wish they would use that more.

greensoulreaper · 2014-03-18, 02:52

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Originally Posted by kujoe

It reminds me of a folklorish superstition that if you find yourself lost somewhere and keep ending up on the same spot you've passed by before, you should wear your shirt on its reverse side to break the loop.

Perhaps by wearing Honoka's shirt, Ayaka was in fact able to force their contact and connection out of sheer belief. Then again, it could also be a placebo of sorts, or she simply considered it a charm to help her in battle. Or... maybe just never get in the way of a woman on a mission.

...which also brings me to Weekend, who ironically proves to be their greatest opponent so far despite her being weaker in magic compared to the likes of Kazane or Chronoire.

She prepared for months, planted all her bombs in all the right places, and came up with a bold plan. She went full Batman on Kazane and kept her out of the game to buy herself some time. Weekend has gambled everything for this one chance to capture Honoka and acquire Evermillion. It's the classic setup of the conflict between the powerful hero vs. the devious, scheming villain.

That is what I admire about Weekend. Unlike the other tower witches she plans her moves well and doesn't mess around. It's like she's the hidden boss/true villain and all the others who've attacked Honoka up to this point were just posers. Some are literally comic relief *cough* KMM *cough* .

kagato3 · 2014-03-18, 08:50

Just back ground on the world from the author is that whitches with the title of End are not ones to be trifled with.
Kazane is Bad End
Chronoire is Dead End
Now they are faceing WeekEnd (or maybe it should be Weak End)

Birdway · 2014-03-18, 09:31

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Originally Posted by greensoulreaper

I remember reading this part in the manga and seeing comments on it afterwards like "Kagari should have taken his boxers too". Imagine the boost in power, lol.

Then she could divide the world by zero.

mangamuscle · 2014-03-18, 11:02

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Originally Posted by greensoulreaper

I remember reading this part in the manga and seeing comments on it afterwards like "Kagari should have taken his boxers too". Imagine the boost in power, lol.

Let's not forget that under that cool exterior Kagari is a raging volcano, there is no way that after taking his underwear she would not pop his cherry, albeit doing the ecchi before going to fight the big bad boss is an universal death flag

Birdway · 2014-03-18, 11:11

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Originally Posted by mangamuscle

Let's not forget that under that cool exterior Kagari is a raging volcano, there is no way that after taking his underwear she would not pop his cherry, albeit doing the ecchi before going to fight the big bad boss is an universal death flag

No, proposing or hoping marriage before a war is the death flag. Raping someone(Honoaka) doesn't counts.

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Razdent Member Join Date: Oct 2006	Spoiler for Episode 11: Episode 11 is probably taking the spot for the best episode I've seen of the shows I'm watching this season. So much action. So good. Honoka's mom getting bullied in school was so sad to see. It was a short scene but it was really depressing to see that happen. On the other hand, Medusa was very nice to see. I wonder if her power is stronger/weaker/unaffected in her human form? I think the anime staff did end up making Honoka's physique a bit more pronounced than what we saw in the earlier episode, he didn't look as if he had barely any muscle this time. Also, Mikage Sensei is mysterious as hell. I really want to know what he's all about and why he erased their memories. He seemed so nonchalant when he brought it up with Honoka haha. Images gifs Sorry; dynamic content not loaded. Reload?

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kujoe from head to heel Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Vancouver, Canada Age: 42	I think the fact that the character designs are still imaginative, diverse and clear despite being simplified for the anime adaptation is a testament of how well designed the characters are. The author has clearly put some thought into them. Visually, everybody stands out in their way, and you can tell a lot about a character just by their looks and mannerisms alone. There are no standard issue wands here, and only the Workshop witches seem to have a minor uniform requirement—if you can even describe a witch's hat and cape as such. Accessorizing, personal touches here and there, and some have strange hobbies that add a bit of a 'gap' from typical expectations (e.g., Kazane with her wooden dolls, Honoka and his penguins). Everybody is dressed according to their own style and everybody uses different speech patterns, and even use different schools of magic. Heck, even Honoka stands out by virtue of his 'normal-ness' that sets him apart from his now crazy world, who also obviously serves as a contrast and complement to the tall and cold Ayaka. (That, and he and Mikage-sensei are the only prominent males who possess magic in the story so far.) WCW would get high marks in the character design category from me. The character design is everywhere... in a good way, that is.

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greensoulreaper こんにちは Join Date: Nov 2011	I remember reading this part in the manga and seeing comments on it afterwards like "Kagari should have taken his boxers too". Imagine the boost in power, lol.

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kujoe from head to heel Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Vancouver, Canada Age: 42	It reminds me of a folklorish superstition that if you find yourself lost somewhere and keep ending up on the same spot you've passed by before, you should wear your shirt on its reverse side to break the loop. Perhaps by wearing Honoka's shirt, Ayaka was in fact able to force their contact and connection out of sheer belief. Then again, it could also be a placebo of sorts, or she simply considered it a charm to help her in battle. Or... maybe just never get in the way of a woman on a mission. ...which also brings me to Weekend, who ironically proves to be their greatest opponent so far despite her being weaker in magic compared to the likes of Kazane or Chronoire. She prepared for months, planted all her bombs in all the right places, and came up with a bold plan. She went full Batman on Kazane and kept her out of the game to buy herself some time. Weekend has gambled everything for this one chance to capture Honoka and acquire Evermillion. It's the classic setup of the conflict between the powerful hero vs. the devious, scheming villain.

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Jerseykid Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006	12:32 to 12:36 had a really cool point of view shot. It was immediately like "wow", I wish they would use that more.

2014-03-18, 08:50	Link #997
kagato3 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006	Just back ground on the world from the author is that whitches with the title of End are not ones to be trifled with. Kazane is Bad End Chronoire is Dead End Now they are faceing WeekEnd (or maybe it should be Weak End) __________________ Higurashi: Its a bit like watching a trainwreck, except you keep getting to see different trains wrecking with roughly the same passengers, into a variety of different objects. Also, the trains are driven by monkeys. On LSD.