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Xellos-_^ · 2006-02-09, 15:20

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Originally Posted by Aidan

She's only 12 you know, what kind of people would give absolute rule to a 12 year old?

There was a 14 year Emperor of China in the Ching Dynasty. He was know as one of the best emperor China ever had. he rule for 60 years. But he did have to start off his reign with a blood bath killing most of his advisors who was in actual control the empire.

Mentar · 2006-02-09, 15:21

Another 9 for me, like last ep, especially due to the immensely poweful Aoi/Mashiro scene (without it, a 8).

And now excuse me while I get myself a hanky. For real.

Jet_Maeden · 2006-02-09, 15:22

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Originally Posted by Aidan

I was refering to this

Exactly.

Yup Aidan that's what Diodati said....

Not me....I always see the glass half-empty.

Xellos-_^ · 2006-02-09, 15:23

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Originally Posted by Iron Maw

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On the last screen cap. how the hell did Mikoto cross the desert to find Arika

brightman · 2006-02-09, 15:26

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Originally Posted by Xellos-_^

On the last screen cap. how the hell did Mikoto cross the desert to find Arika

It (she?) was with her the entire time, it seems.

Iron Maw · 2006-02-09, 15:27

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Originally Posted by Xellos-_^

On the last screen cap. how the hell did Mikoto cross the desert to find Arika

Who says she crossed the desert to find Arika? Mikoto was probably separated with her.

Cyz · 2006-02-09, 15:32

i wonder what will happen to mashiro? it seems that she was in shock, and the last preview, we see her walking on the desert.

Omniscient · 2006-02-09, 15:33

Episode 18 Summary and Screencaps

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philip72 · 2006-02-09, 15:36

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Originally Posted by Diodati

No 'child' has ever been put on the British thrown with absolute power, they've always been influenced in some form or another. I'm less sure about China's rulers though....

Yes, there was always a Lord Protector of one type or another in the west. In China and the Ptolemies Egypt there were some extremely powerful court eunuchs, and in one Sino case it was the emperors mother who was actually ruling behind the scenes.

No offence to the younger members of this forum, but most nations usually felt it would be political suicide to be run by a 15 year old. They would indulge them where possible, but generally ignored their orders until the monarch reached a certain age.

Cyz · 2006-02-09, 16:10

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Guido · 2006-02-09, 16:15

The music enhanced a lot to dramatize the momentum of Aoi's last goodbye for Mashiro.

I applaud SUNRISE for manipulating the chain of events from slow angst to climatic demise throughout this episode. In no moment whatsoever I felt that the scene was rushed; Aoi's death??? was powerful indeed.

ArchDragon · 2006-02-09, 16:22

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Originally Posted by philip72

Yes, there was always a Lord Protector of one type or another in the west. In China and the Ptolemies Egypt there were some extremely powerful court eunuchs, and in one Sino case it was the emperors mother who was actually ruling behind the scenes.

No offence to the younger members of this forum, but most nations usually felt it would be political suicide to be run by a 15 year old. They would indulge them where possible, but generally ignored their orders until the monarch reached a certain age.

I don't think Mashiro has absolute rule either.

In the beginning of ep. 11, if I remember correctly, Sergay and his assistant were talking about a potential tax-hike proposed by Mashiro.
The key thing there is that Mashiro's proposal still has to be approved by the "parliament" or something like that.

But as you said above, the "parliament" would most likely indulge her anyway, and Sergay's assistant also said so.

Tempest35 · 2006-02-09, 17:16

Whooo, some strong stuff here. I'll get my tissue ready for Sunday when I see Doremi's sub.

Nagi...*sighs and applauds* couldn't have been more brilliant - not like he had to try very hard anyway. ^^;
Sergay's going to have a LOT of time to think - being injured and all. Nagi probably has Nina with him so that he doesn't try to escape - what better incentive to stay behind than your own daughter tending to your wounds? *nods* Very slick plans here.

As sad as it is to say, I don't think Mai was anywhere NEAR the refugees that forced Aoi over. She was lost in a FOREST...unless she came out and still didn't tell anyone...c'mon Arika...WHERE ARE YOU - ARE YOU WITH MAI OR NOT!?

But I must say...Nina looks hawt in her Meister Robe.

SoldierOfDarkness · 2006-02-09, 17:38

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Originally Posted by Iron Maw

Who says she crossed the desert to find Arika? Mikoto was probably separated with her.

Cats seem to be special in the Sunrise universe.

But yeah Mikoto was already with her.

Strange though, so that big explosion sent everyone flying in all directions?

And only a few come out with little or no scratches?

Sakuya · 2006-02-09, 17:46

I'm looking forward to that sad scene in a few hours. So, is there like no conclusion on Arika and Nina's fight at all?

I shouldn't have jinxed it.

Midori looks like MH Midori in the preview. That feels really nostalgic.

Aidan · 2006-02-09, 17:53

I give this episode a 7, there goes one of my favorite characters... sigh

I can't help but wonder who is next on the hit list.

Asianknight82 · 2006-02-09, 17:58

It seems like Arika isnt going to get much if any screen time at all this episode

Spoiler:

Timeless Enigma · 2006-02-09, 17:58

Well Aoi's "demise" was much more touching than Erstin's. It's official, the killing will keep happening.

So... who's next!?

Other than that

+More Mashiro
+More drama
+MIYU, Natsuki, Nao, Sergay's spy
+Aoi's scene (not that I wanted her to die but it was well done)
++Very little Arika (I had been hoping for this since... episode 1)

-Not enough Nina
-Not enough Sergay
--Mai is still non-existant.

djmaca · 2006-02-09, 18:03

Expect a "Deus ex Machina"... Hope it would be Mai...

Guido · 2006-02-09, 18:03

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Originally Posted by Cyz

Spoiler:

What I wonder is why did Nina forgive Sergey that easily?

Or maybe she thinks that Arika bewitched her father?

Or Nina has yet to break down completely and turning wholesome psychotic like Kaede in Shuffle!?

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2006-02-09, 15:33	Link #108
Omniscient Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004	Episode 18 Summary and Screencaps Spoiler: I had expected this to be a slow episode, but they went and took care of that. Didn't really expect Aoi's death, which gave it all the more impact (the beautiful song they used helped too). Actually, I'm keeping my fingers crossed that Aoi's not really dead.

2006-02-09, 17:53	Link #116
Aidan Am I bad? Yes... Very X( Join Date: Jan 2006 Age: 41	I give this episode a 7, there goes one of my favorite characters... sigh I can't help but wonder who is next on the hit list. Last edited by Aidan; 2006-02-09 at 18:06.

2006-02-09, 17:58	Link #117
Asianknight82 Banned Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Seattle Age: 41	It seems like Arika isnt going to get much if any screen time at all this episode Spoiler: It would seem that Sergey is under house arrest for awhile, but Im willing to bet that hes going to escape windbloom in search for Arika

2006-02-09, 17:58	Link #118
Timeless Enigma Tsushima Masaki Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: British Columbia, Canada	Well Aoi's "demise" was much more touching than Erstin's. It's official, the killing will keep happening. So... who's next!? Other than that +More Mashiro +More drama +MIYU, Natsuki, Nao, Sergay's spy +Aoi's scene (not that I wanted her to die but it was well done) ++Very little Arika (I had been hoping for this since... episode 1) -Not enough Nina -Not enough Sergay --Mai is still non-existant. __________________

2006-02-09, 15:21	Link #102
Mentar Banned Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Hamburg Age: 54	Another 9 for me, like last ep, especially due to the immensely poweful Aoi/Mashiro scene (without it, a 8). And now excuse me while I get myself a hanky. For real.

2006-02-09, 16:15	Link #111
Guido Snobby Gentleman Join Date: May 2004 Location: Monterrey, México Age: 43	The music enhanced a lot to dramatize the momentum of Aoi's last goodbye for Mashiro. I applaud SUNRISE for manipulating the chain of events from slow angst to climatic demise throughout this episode. In no moment whatsoever I felt that the scene was rushed; Aoi's death??? was powerful indeed.

2006-02-09, 17:16	Link #113
Tempest35 Awe of She Author Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Orlando	Whooo, some strong stuff here. I'll get my tissue ready for Sunday when I see Doremi's sub. Nagi...sighs and applauds couldn't have been more brilliant - not like he had to try very hard anyway. ^^; Sergay's going to have a LOT of time to think - being injured and all. Nagi probably has Nina with him so that he doesn't try to escape - what better incentive to stay behind than your own daughter tending to your wounds? nods Very slick plans here. As sad as it is to say, I don't think Mai was anywhere NEAR the refugees that forced Aoi over. She was lost in a FOREST...unless she came out and still didn't tell anyone...c'mon Arika...WHERE ARE YOU - ARE YOU WITH MAI OR NOT!? But I must say...Nina looks hawt in her Meister Robe.

2006-02-09, 17:46	Link #115
Sakuya Senior Member Artist Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: United States Age: 35	I'm looking forward to that sad scene in a few hours. So, is there like no conclusion on Arika and Nina's fight at all? I shouldn't have jinxed it. Midori looks like MH Midori in the preview. That feels really nostalgic.

2006-02-09, 18:03	Link #119
djmaca My Girl ↓ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Update: Ortigas, Pasig, Phillippines Age: 36	Expect a "Deus ex Machina"... Hope it would be Mai... __________________ I find the lack of old Darth Vader memes.... disturbing.