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Guardian Enzo · 2012-04-18, 15:22

Jonah is full of surprises...

Haak · 2012-04-18, 15:49

I heavily enjoyed this episode since Koko's strategy really was one of those brilliant moments and this story is really grounded with some believable politics.

The only thing I don't like is the over abundance of crazy people and and cocksure smilers, but it's a relatively minor issue.

Yu Ominae · 2012-04-18, 18:16

Go here for manga stuff since the anime just started.

Cosmic Eagle · 2012-04-18, 19:45

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Originally Posted by Soul Strike

Did you miss quote me here? I didn't make any mention about Balalaika or Hotel Moscow. Also I mentioned that I changed my mind about any parallels to Black Lagoon that I initially had.

No...I'm just adding to what you are saying

Master_Yoma · 2012-04-18, 22:02

Koko got some skill but she seems so childish

Hedd · 2012-04-18, 22:07

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Originally Posted by Master_Yoma

Koko got some skill but she seems so childish

I suspect nothing is ever what it seems with Koko.

Free for the taking

Cosmic Eagle · 2012-04-19, 02:58

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Originally Posted by Master_Yoma

Koko got some skill but she seems so childish

"Seems" being the key....

ScudFace · 2012-04-19, 03:02

Does everyone think koko's strategy at the end was brilliant? I thought it was a reckless and unnecessary gamble. I mean, if it was possible for the ccat people to shoot their way out on their own then it would have been much easier to do so as a whole group. Why drop your weapons and surrender while hoping the enemy would let you pass?

Cosmic Eagle · 2012-04-19, 03:10

Because a group could be more easily exterminated than three people who could sneak away?

The most important thing is they were heavily outnumbered. From the looks of it, an entire unit had them surrounded. That could most likely be a battalion sized formation.

Akarin · 2012-04-19, 04:43

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Originally Posted by MrTerrorist

Why am i not surprise. Then again both series are serialized in the same magazine. BTW, how does Revy react to young Koko?

There are four more pages, Koko successfully conned Revy into buying a bunch of useless junk.

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Originally Posted by Cosmic Eagle

Cross over by both authors or what?

It's an officially sanctioned crossover manga made by the Jormungand author, for a Black Lagoon artbook.

Haak · 2012-04-19, 06:59

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Originally Posted by ScudFace

Does everyone think koko's strategy at the end was brilliant? I thought it was a reckless and unnecessary gamble. I mean, if it was possible for the ccat people to shoot their way out on their own then it would have been much easier to do so as a whole group. Why drop your weapons and surrender while hoping the enemy would let you pass?

Were they simply hoping? I thought she had it pre-prepared judging from Koko asking Jonah to check if her phone worked.

Wild Goose · 2012-04-19, 07:42

Not to mention that Koko had already built goodwill by establishing rapport with the guy leading that assault and advising him to pull back from the upgraded Hind-Es, as well as knowing that they would prefer to get their revenge on the CCAT people, since Mildo/Mildred killed two of those army guys.

Guardian Enzo · 2012-04-19, 11:32

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Originally Posted by Wild Goose

Not to mention that Koko had already built goodwill by establishing rapport with the guy leading that assault and advising him to pull back from the upgraded Hind-Es, as well as knowing that they would prefer to get their revenge on the CCAT people, since Mildo/Mildred killed two of those army guys.

Yup! Hammer, meet nail.

NorthernFallout · 2012-04-19, 11:34

My god. I mean, I found Koko adorable (in a devil kind of way) in the manga already, but the anime just tenfolds it. The VA is perfect. Her sqeals and smiles makes my heart melt ;_;

And I hope the trend with the music continues. I like me some electronic.

Dextro · 2012-04-19, 16:25

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Originally Posted by AtomicoX

My god. I mean, I found Koko adorable (in a devil kind of way) in the manga already, but the anime just tenfolds it. The VA is perfect. Her sqeals and smiles makes my heart melt ;_;

And I hope the trend with the music continues. I like me some electronic.

The Music was epic in my book. I got was half out of my seat when that kickass tune started about the same time Valmet and Mildred started going at it. Just way too much awesome!

Yu Ominae · 2012-04-19, 20:12

An interview released featuring the main cast of Jormungand, including Shizuka Ito.

Silvance · 2012-04-19, 20:19

That was a unexpected turn of events. To think that the opposing side just let them walk away... I guess it was a good thing Koko and the other left their escorts unharmed.

AvianWing · 2012-04-19, 21:42

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Originally Posted by ScudFace

Does everyone think koko's strategy at the end was brilliant? I thought it was a reckless and unnecessary gamble. I mean, if it was possible for the ccat people to shoot their way out on their own then it would have been much easier to do so as a whole group. Why drop your weapons and surrender while hoping the enemy would let you pass?

I thought it was pretty reckless. For them to get away, the leader of the hunting group have to be the very same guy who came into contact with Koko and have to be less than professional and bear a grudge and go after the CCAT group despite direct order. I thought it was a pretty smart move given how deep they were in for, until the CCAT group came out unscathed. Then I was like O.o? Why bother risking it then?

In the end, I think Koko did it just for the lulz and getting back at the CCAT group leader for his earlier remark about her having the heavy equipments to sale. She is Koko the loco, after all. Some things are better done with swag.

Reckoner · 2012-04-19, 22:15

I thought a point in her character this episode was just how crazy she was, but her intuition is often good and gets through tough situations.

Sinestra · 2012-04-20, 22:37

Just finshed the first episode and could it be possible that my long search is over. I have been waiting for a series that gets me pumped up like Black Lagoon did and i might have finally found it. Some nitty gritty and dark with a dash of seasoned humor. A Child solider and a band of some of the most ruthless mercenaries on the planet right up my ally, I do like the premise and using a child solider in an African setting with connect the viewers with the real world. Action was great and so were the one liners, Koko is most def unusual and is also more than meets the eye,

Currently downloading episode 2 i love the preview song lol.

Favorite line from episode 1

"Shoot first ask never" lol

2012-04-18, 15:49	Link #222
Haak Me, An Intellectual Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: UK Age: 33	I heavily enjoyed this episode since Koko's strategy really was one of those brilliant moments and this story is really grounded with some believable politics. The only thing I don't like is the over abundance of crazy people and and cocksure smilers, but it's a relatively minor issue. __________________ MAL \| AnimeSuki Choice Awards 2020 Winners

2012-04-18, 18:16	Link #223
Yu Ominae ARCAM Spriggan agent Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Coquitlam, BC, Canada/Quezon City, Philippines	Go here for manga stuff since the anime just started. __________________ Even if we were at odds with each other, I still thank you for training me, Instructor Bowman - Yu Ominae, reflecting on Bowman's death after killing him in Phantom Island

2012-04-18, 22:02	Link #225
Master_Yoma Nekokota Festival Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Lost in the Fairy Forest	Koko got some skill but she seems so childish __________________

2012-04-19, 03:10	Link #229
Cosmic Eagle 今宵の虎徹は血に飢えている Join Date: Jan 2009	Because a group could be more easily exterminated than three people who could sneak away? The most important thing is they were heavily outnumbered. From the looks of it, an entire unit had them surrounded. That could most likely be a battalion sized formation. __________________

2012-04-19, 07:42	Link #232
Wild Goose Truth Martyr Author Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Doing Anzu's paperwork. Age: 38	Not to mention that Koko had already built goodwill by establishing rapport with the guy leading that assault and advising him to pull back from the upgraded Hind-Es, as well as knowing that they would prefer to get their revenge on the CCAT people, since Mildo/Mildred killed two of those army guys. __________________ One must forgive one's enemies, but not before they are hanged.Heinrich Heine. *I believe in miracles.* Order of Freelance Mages (Goose's Nanoha OC Project)

2012-04-19, 03:02	Link #228
ScudFace Member Join Date: Jul 2008	Does everyone think koko's strategy at the end was brilliant? I thought it was a reckless and unnecessary gamble. I mean, if it was possible for the ccat people to shoot their way out on their own then it would have been much easier to do so as a whole group. Why drop your weapons and surrender while hoping the enemy would let you pass?

2012-04-19, 11:34	Link #234
NorthernFallout The Interstellar Medium Author Join Date: May 2008 Location: [SWE] Age: 34	My god. I mean, I found Koko adorable (in a devil kind of way) in the manga already, but the anime just tenfolds it. The VA is perfect. Her sqeals and smiles makes my heart melt ;_; And I hope the trend with the music continues. I like me some electronic. __________________

2012-04-19, 20:12	Link #236
Yu Ominae ARCAM Spriggan agent Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Coquitlam, BC, Canada/Quezon City, Philippines	An interview released featuring the main cast of Jormungand, including Shizuka Ito. __________________ Even if we were at odds with each other, I still thank you for training me, Instructor Bowman - Yu Ominae, reflecting on Bowman's death after killing him in Phantom Island

2012-04-19, 20:19	Link #237
Silvance Storm Vanguard Graphic Designer Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Type-00	That was a unexpected turn of events. To think that the opposing side just let them walk away... I guess it was a good thing Koko and the other left their escorts unharmed.

2012-04-20, 22:37	Link #240
Sinestra ション (^^) IT Support Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Freedom Guard Ship Amaterasu	Just finshed the first episode and could it be possible that my long search is over. I have been waiting for a series that gets me pumped up like Black Lagoon did and i might have finally found it. Some nitty gritty and dark with a dash of seasoned humor. A Child solider and a band of some of the most ruthless mercenaries on the planet right up my ally, I do like the premise and using a child solider in an African setting with connect the viewers with the real world. Action was great and so were the one liners, Koko is most def unusual and is also more than meets the eye, Currently downloading episode 2 i love the preview song lol. Favorite line from episode 1 "Shoot first ask never" lol __________________