2012-06-11, 09:11 | Link #1081 |
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Yuuko's memories finally revealed.
We got to learn some more about the epidemic at the time. OMG, Yuuko was a sacrifice to end the epidemic, so cruel and unfair. I was amazed by the fact how kindhearted she was. Shadow Yuuko was born right while Yuuko was dying. I she forgave it all, she'd probably ascend from being a ghost.
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2012-06-11, 10:02 | Link #1082 |
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Nothing like being made to watch a train about to wreck, from the front seat, when you knew what was going to happen already.
This was an exquisitely directed episode, and I expected nothing less from such an important one. Now, something curious I noticed. When Teiichi was in ghost form mimicking Yuuko's movements in the interim, he was not in his current age, but of a young boy. That's quite odd, considering that both he and Yuuko would be of the same age in the memory. He should've stay as his current age and not turn into a child. I'm sure this is another clue to the puzzle we are all dying to solve... (Get it? Dying? )
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2012-06-11, 10:11 | Link #1083 |
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That was a gut wrenching episode. It's already bad enough that Yuuko was arbitrarily sacrificed, those bastards couldn't even grant her a quick death and instead made her suffer horribly for days. How cruel. I can't blame her for going mad in her final moments.
Aside from those tragic events, Teiichi got to see a few nice things as well. More specifically, Yuuko and Yukariko's naked bodies. Way to go, kid.
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2012-06-11, 10:11 | Link #1084 | |
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That.. was just heart wrenching. What a horrible way to go; nobody should have to suffer like that. It just goes to show how screwed up humanity can be.
So the main reason Yuuko became a ghost was because of her shadow self, and that mirror? I'm expecting the penultimate episode to be all about Teiichi trying to get Yuuko and Shadow Yuuko to become one (and possibly succeeding), and I expect the final episode to be a bittersweet farewell.. or . . . something happier. As pointless/stupid as it may be, I just can't help it; I am a hopeless romantic, after all. Quote:
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2012-06-11, 10:26 | Link #1085 |
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Geez. The anime really wanted to hit the point home that the village elders were just scared, stupid leaders. Those voice actors were doing some of the most annoying, stereotypical impressions of crazy old geezers. At least compared to other anime with "old wise people" in it. I expected one of them to yell out "Thar's gold in them thar hills!".
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2012-06-11, 10:35 | Link #1086 | |
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2012-06-11, 12:03 | Link #1088 |
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"The gods won't be appeased with an old sacrifice! It must be a young one!"
Suuuuuure it has...it has nothing to do with he fact that you're old innit? Anyways...the way things were going I predict that Yuuko will merge with Shadow Yuuko and move on in the final episode. There will probably be a very bitter-sweet farewell in the last moment and the anime will end with just Teiichi walking away from the school gate with the other two next to or behind him. Possibly a final shot with Teiichi in the very same position by the window that Yuuko is usually in the ending credits. There probably won't be any "He ends up with Kirie cause she's a Yuuko clone" or anything about his future, it'll just end it there, when Yuuko vanishes and leave an open ending. |
2012-06-11, 12:13 | Link #1089 | |
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_________________ As for the old guys, I thought they were pretty close to real life. People can get really, really stupid when they are ignorant and desperate. In any case, they were played somewhat symbolically, which justified the over-the-top acting, for me. I think that some of them still had family surviving: they themselves were alive, after all.
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2012-06-11, 12:44 | Link #1090 | |
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There is also a story about a girl whose mother bequeathed her hand-mirror to her when she died, telling her that when she was sad, she could look into it and see her again. Also, the king of hell is supposed to have a mirror that will show your sins. And it's a common old Japanese custom to cover up mirrors with a cloth, supposedly because mirrors can attract evil spirits. Actually, all the old stories about mirrors concerned metal mirrors: discs of bronze with one side polished so highly that you could (more or less) see your face in them.
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2012-06-11, 13:40 | Link #1091 |
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Really good episode. These series really impressed me. As someone who really enjoys the manga, I was pleasantly surprised that the series has lived up to my expectations. Now, I'm curious as to how both the anime and manga will end and more importantly, will their endings be the same or different?
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2012-06-11, 16:37 | Link #1093 | |
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Anyway, I was hoping she'd die when the candles went out. Since they still had plenty of wick left, I figured them going out symbolized the lack of oxygen in the area. That apparently wasn't the case, as it seems she likely died of hunger/thirst rather than asphyxiation. Be interesting to see whether they end it with her continuing to "haunt" Teiichi, moving on, or if she gets reincarnated through some voodoo that they do. |
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2012-06-11, 17:32 | Link #1095 | |
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It would be hours not days... according to Maybe's twitter he loved the episode!!!
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2012-06-11, 20:31 | Link #1097 | |
どうだろうね。ふふ
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Heck, depending on the type of teaching they are getting, it would be unrealistic for the kids to even know the word police (警察)
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2012-06-11, 20:57 | Link #1098 | ||
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I really enjoyed this episode. Teiichi seeing and reenacting Yuuko's memories and experience before her untimely death was heart-wrenching. I also like how Yukariko's character design and persona as well. She wasn't an envious younger sister which I originally thought she was and turns out to be very caring towards her.
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2012-06-11, 22:43 | Link #1100 | |
Princess or Plunderer?
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According to Maybe, he has always treated ghost stories with a slight tinge of comedy, but this time the series truly gets its horror part. Maybe has considered leaving this much more serious part for a second season, but he thinks that how they handled the season is well done.
Also, try Rikaichan. Quote:
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