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Kotohono · 2010-05-13, 04:10

I am sure I missed this somewhere, and I feel more stupid than Yui, Yuri, Shiina, and Hinata put together, but I'll ask anyways what does "SSS" stand for in their name?[I'd like to know acronym, and what it would mean in english]

Marcus H. · 2010-05-13, 04:16

Shinda Sekai Sensen or Afterlife War Front (literally War Front of the World of the Dead)

~~Arbitres~~ · 2010-05-13, 04:19

What's the name of the man with the halberd as a weapon?

velvet hair, somewhat relaxed. Tall. I've recently became interested in this and would like to know about this particular character. Such as his name, his fighting style -- is it actually traditional halberdier or more polearm or poleaxe traditional? On that note I'd appreciate all miscellaneous information. Blood type, height, weight, so on.

Kotohono · 2010-05-13, 04:26

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Originally Posted by Arbitres

What's the name of the man with the halberd as a weapon?

velvet hair, somewhat relaxed. Tall. I've recently became interested in this and would like to know about this particular character. Such as his name, his fighting style -- is it actually traditional halberdier or more polearm or poleaxe traditional? On that note I'd appreciate all miscellaneous information. Blood type, height, weight, so on.

His name is Noda, and his weapons looks like halberd to me rather a polearm, or poleaxe comparing to fantasy game models, and their labeling for these types of weapons, but I am not an expert on this, and his style I don't know. Also his VA is Takagi Shun, and height or such hasn't been given any details yet.

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Originally Posted by Marcus H.

Shinda Sekai Sensen or Afterlife War Front (literally War Front of the World of the Dead)

Thanks.

Proto · 2010-05-15, 15:05

Is there anywhere where I can buy the light novel? Is there any English group translating it?

icyhandofcrap · 2010-05-15, 15:27

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Originally Posted by Proto

Is there anywhere where I can buy the light novel? Is there any English group translating it?

There are no official English translations yet. The light novel chapters came out in Dengeki G's magazine, from November 2009 - May 2010.

You can find fan translations up to chapter 4 here:

http://www.mediafire.com/angelbeatstrackzero

skyy54264 · 2010-05-20, 12:50

How is Tenshi mantaining her blanace in the afterlife?

So there's two ways to disappear:

1) Fulfill the dream that was robbed from you when you were alive (how Iwasawa disappeared)
2) Behave like model students (explained by Yuri in episode 1)

Reason 2 is the reason the SSS hasn't disappeared - by misbehaving and causing a ruckus. Naoi, despite being the counsel president, were beating up NPCs to maintain his balance in the afterlife. He was causing trouble thus resisted disappearing. Tenshi, however avoids breaking school rules. She also mentioned that those who befriend her will disappear because it would mean that they have to be good students as well but that would result in them disappearing. Yet Tenshi herself does not disappear. Why is that?

Farix · 2010-05-20, 14:22

Both of those are bunk. Yuri's comments is based entirely on her point of view, which is increasingly shown to be wrong. She may have some good insite on how the world operates, but she doesn't understand everything.

My personal theory is that people move on when they no longer dwell on or come to terms with the "unfairness" of their life. This was shown with Iwasawa's disappearance, which is the only case we actually see someone move on. Hinata may have disappeared since catching the pop-fly would have helped him come to terms with his failure to do so when he was alive.

Yuri and Ōyama behaved liked normal students at first and neither of them disappeared during that time. We really don't know how long either of them were there, but apparently Yuri was there long enough to figure out that most of the students and the teachers weren't real humans. Hinata didn't have a chance to behave like a model student as Yuri' roped him in and started her rebellion right after he arrived.

Following the model students may help most people come to terms with their past lives. However, every once in a while, there is a "hard case" that isn't able to move on. I believe that Kanada is one of those hard cases.

velkito · 2010-05-28, 14:47

what decides whether someone is "reborn" as an NPC, or as well, a PC?

GDB · 2010-05-28, 14:54

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Originally Posted by velkito

what decides whether someone is "reborn" as an NPC, or as well, a PC?

If you have your own will, you're a PC. Therefore, if you're in that world after dying in the real world, you're a PC no matter what.

This is, of course, assuming Yuri and Hinata's take on NPCs is accurate (though judging from Hinata's experience, it'd be too weird to have it not be accurate in some form).

Azuma Denton · 2010-06-08, 23:30

I got a question.
I've got several doujin hinting a romance between Fujimaki and Hisako?

Are they really has romantic interest or just some kind of fantasy?
Thanks...

Kudryavka · 2010-06-08, 23:33

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Originally Posted by Azuma Denton

I got a question.
I've got several doujin hinting a romance between Fujimaki and Hisako?

Are they really has romantic interest or just some kind of fantasy?
Thanks...

No way that's a canon relationship. Just squeal-worthy couple shipping. I really didn't see that pairing coming.

Kotohono · 2010-06-23, 18:12

I am considering reading the LN for Angel Beats, but i have few questions, since it obivously isn't sold in english currently where does one go to read it?, as I've never read an LN online before

. Also how long page/chapter wise is the current material for the novel And is the Manga just for fun, or some storyline in it, too?

A question detailing with content somewhat, so I'll spoiler, and expect answer in one.

Spoiler for Various questions:

icyhandofcrap · 2010-06-23, 18:26

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Originally Posted by Konakaga

I am considering reading the LN for Angel Beats, but i have few questions, since it obivously isn't sold in english currently where does one go to read it?, as I've never read an LN online before

. Also how long page/chapter wise is the current material for the novel And is the Manga just for fun, or some storyline in it, too?

All chapters including the bonus chapter are available here:
http://www.mediafire.com/angelbeatstrackzero

Each chapter really isn't that long. Maybe 8-10 pages or so.

There are two manga series for Angel Beats. One is an adaptation of the light novel called Angel Beats: Heaven's Door. The other is a 4-koma that is just for fun, called Angel Beats: Our War Front March Song

gummybear · 2010-07-19, 14:11

my question is that are they really dead? I wonder because it seems like they are in a dream world rather than the after life. Otonashi and Kanade met each other again very soon as if no time had pasted, so that got me thinking that maybe the place they went to is just a dream world where they can forefill their wishes.

Kotohono · 2010-07-19, 15:20

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Originally Posted by gummybear

my question is that are they really dead? I wonder because it seems like they are in a dream world rather than the after life. Otonashi and Kanade met each other again very soon as if no time had pasted, so that got me thinking that maybe the place they went to is just a dream world where they can forefill their wishes.

They're dead no question about it, since

Spoiler for episode 13:

ChairmanMeow · 2010-07-22, 05:04

Spoiler for Episode 13:

Khu · 2010-07-22, 05:19

Spoiler for episode 13:

klare · 2010-07-23, 05:27

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Originally Posted by Khu

Spoiler for episode 13:

Spoiler for can i rephrase it as:

Khu · 2010-07-23, 06:37

Spoiler for episode 13:

2010-05-13, 04:16	Link #42
Marcus H. Princess or Plunderer? Join Date: May 2009 Location: the Philippines	Shinda Sekai Sensen or Afterlife War Front (literally War Front of the World of the Dead) __________________ Continuing: White Sand Aquatope (6/24) and Vanitas S2 (0/12), The Vampire Dies in No Time S2 and Bofuri S2 (3/12). 2021: Restaurant to Another World S2 (3/12), takt Op. Destiny (1/12) and Taisho Maiden Fairy Tale (1/12). 2022: Yuusha Yamemasu (1/12), Kaguya-sama S3, Mob Psycho 100 III (Oct06), Bleach: 1000 Year Blood War (2/13) and Chainsaw Man (6/12). Spring 2023: Yamada-kun to Lv999 no Koi wo Suru, Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear Punch! (4/12), Skip to Loafer, Tonikaku Kawaii S2 (1/12), Otonari ni Ginga (5/12) and Kimi wa Houkago Insomnia (3/13). Contact me on Wikia and MyAnimeList. Anime List Status ~ Watching: 33. Completed: 468. Plan to watch: 39.

2010-07-19, 14:11	Link #55
gummybear MUDKIP MUD! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Beside a road, next to a tree	my question is that are they really dead? I wonder because it seems like they are in a dream world rather than the after life. Otonashi and Kanade met each other again very soon as if no time had pasted, so that got me thinking that maybe the place they went to is just a dream world where they can forefill their wishes. __________________ Hahahaha, nothing beats the classics

2010-07-22, 05:04	Link #57
ChairmanMeow Great Helmscat Join Date: Jun 2010	Spoiler for Episode 13: So I just finished watching this series and I'm a bit confused about Kanade, especially during the end. She mentions something about getting lost and wandering into the afterlife...does that mean she's not actually dead and by disappearing she's just going back to her own still-alive body? Or is she actually dead and is finally "passing on" like the rest?

2010-07-22, 05:19	Link #58
Khu そんなやさしくしないで。。。 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NSW, Australia Age: 29	Spoiler for episode 13: She is actually dead. She's talking about Otonashi wandering into the world there; because he led a fulfilled life, he wasn't supposed to enter. She is indeed just passing on.

2010-07-23, 06:37	Link #60
Khu そんなやさしくしないで。。。 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NSW, Australia Age: 29	Spoiler for episode 13: Yeah, basically that's what happened.

2010-05-13, 04:19	Link #43
~~Arbitres~~ Disabled By Request Join Date: Jan 2010	What's the name of the man with the halberd as a weapon? velvet hair, somewhat relaxed. Tall. I've recently became interested in this and would like to know about this particular character. Such as his name, his fighting style -- is it actually traditional halberdier or more polearm or poleaxe traditional? On that note I'd appreciate all miscellaneous information. Blood type, height, weight, so on.

2010-05-15, 15:05	Link #45
Proto Knowledge is the solution Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: St. Louis, MO Age: 39	Is there anywhere where I can buy the light novel? Is there any English group translating it?

2010-05-20, 12:50	Link #47
skyy54264 Member Join Date: Apr 2010	How is Tenshi mantaining her blanace in the afterlife? So there's two ways to disappear: 1) Fulfill the dream that was robbed from you when you were alive (how Iwasawa disappeared) 2) Behave like model students (explained by Yuri in episode 1) Reason 2 is the reason the SSS hasn't disappeared - by misbehaving and causing a ruckus. Naoi, despite being the counsel president, were beating up NPCs to maintain his balance in the afterlife. He was causing trouble thus resisted disappearing. Tenshi, however avoids breaking school rules. She also mentioned that those who befriend her will disappear because it would mean that they have to be good students as well but that would result in them disappearing. Yet Tenshi herself does not disappear. Why is that?

2010-05-20, 14:22	Link #48
Farix Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005	Both of those are bunk. Yuri's comments is based entirely on her point of view, which is increasingly shown to be wrong. She may have some good insite on how the world operates, but she doesn't understand everything. My personal theory is that people move on when they no longer dwell on or come to terms with the "unfairness" of their life. This was shown with Iwasawa's disappearance, which is the only case we actually see someone move on. Hinata may have disappeared since catching the pop-fly would have helped him come to terms with his failure to do so when he was alive. Yuri and Ōyama behaved liked normal students at first and neither of them disappeared during that time. We really don't know how long either of them were there, but apparently Yuri was there long enough to figure out that most of the students and the teachers weren't real humans. Hinata didn't have a chance to behave like a model student as Yuri' roped him in and started her rebellion right after he arrived. Following the model students may help most people come to terms with their past lives. However, every once in a while, there is a "hard case" that isn't able to move on. I believe that Kanada is one of those hard cases.

2010-05-28, 14:47	Link #49
velkito Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008	what decides whether someone is "reborn" as an NPC, or as well, a PC?

2010-06-08, 23:30	Link #51
Azuma Denton ~AD~ Join Date: Oct 2006	I got a question. I've got several doujin hinting a romance between Fujimaki and Hisako? Are they really has romantic interest or just some kind of fantasy? Thanks...