2013-05-03, 18:42 | Link #1022 | |
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Join Date: Dec 2005
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*Beat final boss 1st form *Final boss unveils 2nd form *Beat final boss 2nd form *Final boss unveils 3rd form *Beat final boss 3rd form *Final boss unveils 4th form *Barely beat final boss 4th form *Final boss unveils 5th form *Barely barely beat final boss th form *Sigh of relief since it seems to be over *Final boss unveils 6th form *Slams head against wall. Throw game controller. Cry.
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2013-05-03, 19:34 | Link #1024 | |
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That earlier scene did seem to reflect that she could recharge through being around positive emotions. Though I suppose if we're talking like that then all she has to do is hang around Chiho and all that love power should max her out in no time . Though since she didn't recharge until she was in the bath does it mean more that it's about Emi's own emotions? If she becomes happier herself she'll actually get closer to where her power used to be?
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2013-05-03, 19:47 | Link #1025 |
Osana-Najimi Shipper
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Mt. Ordeals
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That would actually be hilarious if that was the case. To get more power, the happier she is supposed to be. But to be happier in her case, is to be with Maou. But Maou is the one who killed Father, so she feels she shouldn't be happy with him. LOVE the dilemma.
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2013-05-03, 20:20 | Link #1028 |
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Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Canada
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Hilariously fantastic episode, so many GREAT moments.
Maou definitely lives up to his name. From an RPG standpoint, this isn't a typical comparison to a lvl 99 character. That's Emi. No, no, Maou gets a different title. He gets the "Final Boss" moniker. You definitely need that party of 4 to take out this man, and I love it. It's about time those ridiculous stats are held by a side that the audience follows!
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2013-05-03, 20:30 | Link #1030 |
The Shermain
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: NY
Age: 44
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I'm really interested in learning more about Maou's past and exactly why he wanted to take over the world, even willing to kill many people in the process. It just doesn't seem like it's part of his personality.
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2013-05-03, 20:32 | Link #1031 |
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Idaho
Age: 32
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I've said it before, but I maintain the theory (which has been backed up yet more in the most recent episode) that Maou was less driven by evil and more driven by a desire to rule the world and be a good leader to his people. Demons are still people who need to be cared for and guided, although a bit more bloodthirstily. Maou was just being the best darn overlord his people could ask for.
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2013-05-03, 21:51 | Link #1035 |
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Chiho really grew on me this episode. I like that she learned the truth and got mad when Maou tried to erase her memories. I still highly dislike the ending montage of her though (it just doesn't fit at all). The new opening is very nice however.
I enjoyed this episode but I kind of like the comedy moments more than the battle scenes so this episode wasn't necessarily a favorite, but as far as battle episodes go this still had plenty of laughs and great moments. I especially always love the moments between Ashiya and Maou. They are a great double team.
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2013-05-03, 21:51 | Link #1036 | |
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So if you think of the other world more in terms of something like Macross or a Star Trek episode, it seems to make a lot more sense. Even most of Maou's thinking/actions here. (He lost and he's in a new world, why does he want to go back and "play again"? There's a different, less deadly form of conquest available on planet Earth) The only bit that's truly fantasy is a part of Maou's character. Aisel's as well. Power corrupts; Absolute Power corrupts Absolutely. (Lord Acton, talking about Historians, no less) Few really grasp what real power does to a person's thinking. He shows no signs of the process that will take naive, ideological 18 year olds and turn them into wanton murders, without a single hint of empathy left in them. (Few of the Communist dictators were truly of the "thug" variety, as they needed the personal appeal that limits the rise of a Thug.) So, that's the "fantasy" aspect of it all. Now, you can make an argument that since he's a demon, it doesn't work quite that way, and I think that's a good way to take the story. Especially since Power acts more like an intoxicant or drug than most realize. It's the reason a dictator won't take exile, in most cases, even when angry mobs are attempting to find and slaughter him. (Being one of the richest men on the face of the Earth, just in exile, isn't enough for them. Think about that.) |
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2013-05-03, 22:23 | Link #1038 | |
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Join Date: May 2011
Location: Wonderland.
Age: 31
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We learned a good lesson today. Don't make war, make fries.
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2013-05-03, 22:56 | Link #1040 | |
Pleased to Meet You
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Philippines
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Looks like they are staying for the time being. Let's see what wacky hijinks will they get themselves into now.
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