(L) Sora no Woto

[Raiga]

Originally Posted by ttdestroy

Someone wears pantsuits in this episode? Awesome!!

I really want to hate this show, but I can't, I love it even tho I don't typically watch these kinda series.

But why wan't to hate a show in the first place? =O

Spoiler for 9:

Another enjoyable episode. Still stuff stirring in the background, can't wait to see where it leads. Couple more hints about Iliya as well.

As for the main episode plot, enjoyed it as well. I guess everyone's just average up at the 1121st, but Klaus showed he still had guts and Kureha didn't lose any respect for him. Her smile at the end put a smile on my face too. ^^

[Jay911]

Well, well, a lot happened here.

And I think some of it has been hinted at since the beginning of the series.

Spoiler for ep 9:

I think Noel is starting to get some ideas about how to deal with Tank-kun. She spends a bunch of time this episode watching bugs crawl around and evidently contemplating how that works. I also think that kind of infers that she got the mechanic job more or less by default, as in, she doesn't have training for that. IMO, she's going to have an epiphany soon on getting the tank back to its original glory. The only reason it moves is because the entire townsfolk hauls it out of the hangar/gymnasium with ropes.

Kureha learns a secret this episode. She should be upset, but apparently isn't. Klaus - who is not the Desert Wolf, but a similar-looking guy with the same name - having saved her life kind of helps. She also proves helpful to Seiya when she shows she can relate to him, being an orphan herself.

Kanata is pretty good with the horn at this point. I have some theories with that: Rio is probably heading back to Daddy as per orders soon (next episode, if the title is any indication), and I think it's been planned all along. Remember in the first episode (or thereabouts), Kureha gave Filicia a hard time, saying "I thought you were going to get a loader, not another bugler?" and Filicia replied "We take what they give us". I think they "gave" 1121 Kanata because they (the Duke) planned to recall Rio eventually.

[Cosmic Eagle]

More slice of life goodness

I love how Noel inexplicably has a bird's head cosplay while digging in the garden...




Winter next then....Rio's being recalled home? Wonder if the 1121st will follow her if she does...

[OrionCA]

Originally Posted by ttdestroy

Someone wears pantsuits in this episode? Awesome!!

I really want to hate this show, but I can't, I love it even tho I don't typically watch these kinda series.

Welcome to the Dark Side. You'll like it here - we have cookies.

[Kaoru Chujo]

Yes, a very satisfying episode, for me. Contrived, but emotionally satisfying. Makes up for last week.

Good voice work by Kitamura Eri as Kureha, I thought. And a couple of well-crafted "pantsuit" scenes, lol. A bit of Strike Witches to go along with the Kanamemo.

[CaptGloval]

So I see that Klaus is more of a farmer than a soldier, but is forced to sign up for the war effort. He managed to get assigned to transport to avoid the fighting. He's also afraid of heights. Still he mans up to the occasion, so it's all good.

[ReddyRedWolf]

Well in any case if Klaus ever decides to settle down he has an option of a very young wife.

Noel was cute this episode. With the bug, the tank toy and sucking Kanata's finger.

[Bikerider]

Any one take note that the one who didn't eat the bread crusts of her sandwich in Ep 8 is Rio ?? Hmmm... I wonder why ?

[ttdestroy]

Originally Posted by ReddyRedWolf

Well in any case if Klaus ever decides to settle down he has an option of a very young wife.

Loli? or not? Seems kinda bossy.....

[PastPrime]

Considering what Rio had to say about hating children and the flashback of her sister in her coffin, I wonder if her sister was killed protecting some children who were someplace they weren't supposed to go. Perhaps even protecting Rio. If Rio was the one being protected then her father blaming her, while what she really needed was his support because she blamed herself, could have driven a wedge between them.

[Jay911]

I thought it was interesting that Rio was saying what she was about obstinate children when she's most likely being

Spoiler:

summoned home by her father' herself.

[ReddyRedWolf]

Originally Posted by ttdestroy

Loli? or not? Seems kinda bossy.....

Technically speaking girls like Kureha and Kanata are considered adults by their society. We must also note there is currently a depopulation problem.

[Eater of All]

So whenever Rio is troubled she plays some jazz to relieve stress?

Pretty good episode with a nice blend of seriousness and foreshadowing. Kureha finally feels less annoying and more cute for once - and even got some character development also.

Originally Posted by PastPrime

Considering what Rio had to say about hating children and the flashback of her sister in her coffin, I wonder if her sister was killed protecting some children who were someplace they weren't supposed to go. Perhaps even protecting Rio. If Rio was the one being protected then her father blaming her, while what she really needed was his support because she blamed herself, could have driven a wedge between them.

Yeah pretty much what I think. The flashback came right after Rio's "If she fell [into the river]...", which led me to believe that was how her sister died too.

[chikorita157]

Ahhh... Episode 9... It was definitely a bit better than the last and it was heartwarming...

Besides that... we see Pantsu... I didn't expect that... somehow, part of Strike Witches slipped in...

Rating: 9/10

[FlareKnight]

Originally Posted by Eater of All

So whenever Rio is troubled she plays some jazz to relieve stress?

Well everyone's got their stress relieving activities . Besides she was pushing herself pretty hard there.

Anyways a pretty good episode. Continues moving things forward with the Rio situation. Obviously she's trying to handle it, but is doing a shaky job covering her distraction.

Bit surprised with the Claus situation, but does add some development to him. Definitely a tough spot to have the same name of a famous person you also resemble. At least in terms of living up to expectations if you can't bring yourself to tell the truth. A good guy though that came through when the time came.

Also some nice development for Kureha. Liked how she handled Seiya during that situation. Obviously she's not happy, but she brings out some good points about how to live as an orphan. Even though she definitely saw the lack of tattoo he is still the person she admires.

[Bikerider]

The bug that Noel sees on the dirt pile looks like an enormous sow beetle. It's not a real beetle. It's closer in relation to horseshoe crabs... which aren't really crabs... but I digress.

Sow beetles are found in the soil where there is large amounts of humus or compost. With this knowledge I'm thinking Noel got the duty of mixing compost into the soil. OH YES !!! ONLY THE BEST JOB in gardening. Mixing stinky rotting compost into the soil . LOVELY !!! Poor Noel... No wonder she had her hair covered.

PS: sow beetles are good for the garden, the eat compost leaving their.... manure... to enrich the soil.

[drobertbaker]

While Kureha was inspecting Klaus' chest he seemed to be inspecting hers as well.

[ttdestroy]

Originally Posted by drobertbaker

While Kureha was inspecting Klaus' chest he seemed to be inspecting hers as well.

ah ha, good one!

I thought the same thing.

[Hypernova]

Originally Posted by Bikerider

The bug that Noel sees on the dirt pile looks like an enormous sow beetle. It's not a real beetle. It's closer in relation to horseshoe crabs... which aren't really crabs... but I digress.

Sow beetles are found in the soil where there is large amounts of humus or compost. With this knowledge I'm thinking Noel got the duty of mixing compost into the soil. OH YES !!! ONLY THE BEST JOB in gardening. Mixing stinky rotting compost into the soil . LOVELY !!! Poor Noel... No wonder she had her hair covered.

PS: sow beetles are good for the garden, the eat compost leaving their.... manure... to enrich the soil.

You can then infer that she spent the last ep making it!

[SuperKnuckles]

The way Noel sat on that chair is...