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Random Wanderer · 2013-03-03, 16:55

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See now, this is the way that battle should have gone... *is shot*

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Originally Posted by Kaoru Chujo

Tsukuyomi Moonphase TV12, in which an entire battle went on with no images of the fighting at all, just artistic shots of the area it was taking place in, with sound effects.

...Well, the DVD version is awesome. It does make it harder when I recommend that series to anyone, though. I always have to tell them to make sure they get their hands on the DVD version of it.

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Originally Posted by Kanon

It was interesting to find out how Sasami's mother used to in the past. I see her in a new light. It's hard to forgive her for what she intended to do, but at least we know she wasn't a bad person and that she did love her daughter at some point. They just had very different convictions.

At one point, yes, she was a good person. But that good person died, and what came back was not that person any more. Understanding the behavior of Juju when she was alive does not mean I will accept or forgive her behavior when she was dead.

Vallen Chaos Valiant · 2013-03-03, 18:14

Sasami knows her mum is just a victim like her. That's why she was never angry at her specifically, but at the whole family.
At this point Sasami's dad has given up and washed his hands of the whole business. And Sasami's mum is not likely to be a threat again. So I consider this matter settled and the only thing left is family reconciliation.

I couldn't help it and read up on many future spoilers that will not be touched on in this season. Obviously I can't mention them here even under spoiler tags, so I just wish for a 2nd season so we can cover the plot twists.

Let's just say I find Mi-chan (provisional) a very interesting character.

RRW · 2013-03-08, 06:10

0_o never knew the mom is going back this fast

anyway it fell disjoint

novalysis · 2013-03-08, 08:12

I wonder what is the status of countries where either Monotheism or even Atheism is the dominant belief system, given the frequent references to other countries. Could Sasami have many counterparts throughout the world?

Random Wanderer · 2013-03-08, 10:19

So what did happen to Amaterasu's powers? Did that incarnation of Juju that came out of Sasami at the end there get them back? I'm a little lost.

Kanon · 2013-03-08, 10:35

I never expected Sasami's mom to come back so soon, and much less to make peace with her daughter. She finally understood her Sasami's feelings. She was mistaken about her. She wasn't being lazy nor spoiled, she thought deeply about her role and came to the conclusion she should abandon her duty as a shrine maiden and trust the gods.

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Originally Posted by Random Wanderer

So what did happen to Amaterasu's powers? Did that incarnation of Juju that came out of Sasami at the end there get them back? I'm a little lost.

Sasami temporarily gave Amaterasu's power back to Juju because she believes she's still too young and inexperienced to handle it. Which is not wrong if you think back to all the problems she inadvertently caused.

Midonin · 2013-03-08, 11:03

Sasami-san@Ganbaranai 09 - Back in Time

That time travel montage was pretty well done. I think this arc with Sasami's mom is finally concluded, but the seeds were laid for the next storyline to begin. And as usual, Shaft can produce some great imagery. That scene with Tsurugi above the clouds captured the ethereal feeling, a mixture of weightlessness and the desires of the entire world, at once. Whether it's intentional or not, I can't help but to hear the name of the evil occult group as "Akihabara". The letters can even be rearranged to spell "Akihabara"... which is something that people in Japan likely noticed a long time ago. Coincidence? Almost certainly. But the internet was crucial in Sasami's development, so perhaps... Jou should make an interesting antagonist for the last few episodes. Her hammy "take over the world" shtick looks entertaining.

Kanon · 2013-03-08, 11:08

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Originally Posted by Midonin

Whether it's intentional or not, I can't help but to hear the name of the evil occult group as "Akihabara". The letters can even be rearranged to spell "Akihabara"... which is something that people in Japan likely noticed a long time ago. Coincidence? Almost certainly. But the internet was crucial in Sasami's development, so perhaps...

I didn't even notice that... I doubt it's a coincidence.

Midonin · 2013-03-08, 11:09

The thing is that "Arahabaki" is an actual god. Just one with a very anagrammable name.

Vallen Chaos Valiant · 2013-03-08, 14:34

Arahabaki: A minor local deity in North Eastern Japan. Has an uncertain and disputed history.

Dogu: Clay doll found all over Japan that was fodder for ancient astronaut urban legends. A lost religion with no known deity or religious practice recorded anywhere.

In the modern era, these two unrelated mythology had been combined. Dogu gained a deity, Arahabaki gained a history. But only in fiction in the likes of videogames and anime like Devil survivor and Digimon. (And now, Sasami-san.)

Arahabaki was worshipped by a mortal enemy of a Japanese Emperor, and due to the resulting war it became collateral damage; Arahabaki worship became banned for many, many years. Thus lay the cause for antagonism between Arahabaki and Shinto in this anime.

Grey · 2013-03-08, 15:37

Hoo, so the mystery about the brother remains. It's neat when he ups his hostility. He hasn't really done anything so I didn't think of him as dangerous. But Edogawa's reaction suggests he's not totally unthreatening.

And he didn't hide his face from Sasami at the end. Interesting.

Amoiro Nguyen · 2013-03-08, 16:05

It was nice to see that Sasami's mom forgave her. And now there are those Akihabara guys. Things surely are getting interesting.

Scarletknive · 2013-03-08, 22:27

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Originally Posted by Amoiro Nguyen

It was nice to see that Sasami's mom forgave her. And now there are those Arahabaki guys. Things surely are getting interesting.

It is sure getting interesting as it goes on...

And btw, it is called Arahabaki. Akihabara is for those who wants to buy electronics and otakus.

garbage · 2013-03-08, 23:51

tsurugi as Amaterasu is just too cute....

ahaha I lolled at Tama's solution, throw the bag away and use the underwear to cover your face ^^
oh for the first time brother's face is uncovered! during the snow shoveling scene. but it's too far...
does it mean the mother is somewhat alive, emerging from fat sasami,and also has the Amaterasu power back again.? i guess...

Benigmatica · 2013-03-09, 01:25

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Originally Posted by Scarletknive

It is sure getting interesting as it goes on...

And btw, it is called Arahabaki. Akihabara is for those who wants to buy electronics and otakus.

Unless you stuttered it, that is...

Spoiler for Speaking of Amaterasu's powers...:

MeisterBabylon · 2013-03-09, 07:17

Edogawa Jou. A fitting name.

The hint is her strange hair articles, I called them [Ancient Alien Statues] when I was a child, so I started googling for the actual answer.

Dogū are small humanoid and animal figurines made during the late Jōmon period (14,000–400 BC) of prehistoric Japan. Their purpose remain unclear, but they were theorized to be like effigies of people in that era. They were made exclusively during this period, and vanished thereafter. That's why Edogawa's name is Jou.

Now, just what is she? So let's gather the clues:

1) Dogu resemble space suits and were called ancient aliens.
2) Jou talks about invasion and stuff.
3) There was a segment about Tama getting involved with a UFO earlier.

So: Jou is a Martian who buried her warmachines the Dogu in ancient Japan and bided her time and now shall activate them because its SHINRYAKU NO JIKAN DA.

Exterminate! Exterminate!

Kagami: Unyaa. What nonsense are you talking about?

Midonin · 2013-03-09, 11:39

Dogo's most familiar forms, depending on what fandom people came from, are either Shakkoumon or Dogu-chan. There is nothing Japan can't make sexy-cute.

SQA · 2013-03-09, 14:44

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Originally Posted by Grey

Hoo, so the mystery about the brother remains. It's neat when he ups his hostility. He hasn't really done anything so I didn't think of him as dangerous. But Edogawa's reaction suggests he's not totally unthreatening.

And he didn't hide his face from Sasami at the end. Interesting.

The suggestion seems to be that "Onii-chan" is actually Tsukiyomi him/her-self. Explains Jou's reaction at the end of ep 9, Juju's statements in eps 6 and 8 and, possibly, the face covering bit. (I don't know enough of the legends past reading Wikipedia entries to say if "not seeing the face" is as important or a tell as it could be.)

Also, is Juju now "back" and currently holding Amaterasu's power again? That seemed to be the suggestion there. Right?

Master_Yoma · 2013-03-09, 22:30

Sweet a 9 tailed foxgirl and Amaterasu what else can be better

Nvis · 2013-03-09, 22:34

Expected 9-tails to have a bigger chest....

2013-03-03, 18:14	Link #442
Vallen Chaos Valiant Logician and Romantic Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Within my mind Age: 43	Sasami knows her mum is just a victim like her. That's why she was never angry at her specifically, but at the whole family. At this point Sasami's dad has given up and washed his hands of the whole business. And Sasami's mum is not likely to be a threat again. So I consider this matter settled and the only thing left is family reconciliation. I couldn't help it and read up on many future spoilers that will not be touched on in this season. Obviously I can't mention them here even under spoiler tags, so I just wish for a 2nd season so we can cover the plot twists. Let's just say I find Mi-chan (provisional) a very interesting character. __________________

2013-03-08, 10:19	Link #445
Random Wanderer Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007	So what did happen to Amaterasu's powers? Did that incarnation of Juju that came out of Sasami at the end there get them back? I'm a little lost. __________________

2013-03-08, 14:34	Link #450
Vallen Chaos Valiant Logician and Romantic Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Within my mind Age: 43	Arahabaki: A minor local deity in North Eastern Japan. Has an uncertain and disputed history. Dogu: Clay doll found all over Japan that was fodder for ancient astronaut urban legends. A lost religion with no known deity or religious practice recorded anywhere. In the modern era, these two unrelated mythology had been combined. Dogu gained a deity, Arahabaki gained a history. But only in fiction in the likes of videogames and anime like Devil survivor and Digimon. (And now, Sasami-san.) Arahabaki was worshipped by a mortal enemy of a Japanese Emperor, and due to the resulting war it became collateral damage; Arahabaki worship became banned for many, many years. Thus lay the cause for antagonism between Arahabaki and Shinto in this anime. __________________

2013-03-08, 16:05	Link #452
Amoiro Nguyen lazy onee-sama Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Chieti Age: 36	It was nice to see that Sasami's mom forgave her. And now there are those Akihabara guys. Things surely are getting interesting. __________________

2013-03-08, 23:51	Link #454
garbage Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011	tsurugi as Amaterasu is just too cute.... ahaha I lolled at Tama's solution, throw the bag away and use the underwear to cover your face ^^ oh for the first time brother's face is uncovered! during the snow shoveling scene. but it's too far... does it mean the mother is somewhat alive, emerging from fat sasami,and also has the Amaterasu power back again.? i guess... __________________ Last edited by garbage; 2013-03-09 at 00:07.

2013-03-08, 08:12	Link #444
novalysis Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011	I wonder what is the status of countries where either Monotheism or even Atheism is the dominant belief system, given the frequent references to other countries. Could Sasami have many counterparts throughout the world?

2013-03-08, 11:03	Link #447
Midonin Last Engage Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Florida	Sasami-san@Ganbaranai 09 - Back in Time That time travel montage was pretty well done. I think this arc with Sasami's mom is finally concluded, but the seeds were laid for the next storyline to begin. And as usual, Shaft can produce some great imagery. That scene with Tsurugi above the clouds captured the ethereal feeling, a mixture of weightlessness and the desires of the entire world, at once. Whether it's intentional or not, I can't help but to hear the name of the evil occult group as "Akihabara". The letters can even be rearranged to spell "Akihabara"... which is something that people in Japan likely noticed a long time ago. Coincidence? Almost certainly. But the internet was crucial in Sasami's development, so perhaps... Jou should make an interesting antagonist for the last few episodes. Her hammy "take over the world" shtick looks entertaining.

2013-03-08, 11:09	Link #449
Midonin Last Engage Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Florida	The thing is that "Arahabaki" is an actual god. Just one with a very anagrammable name.

2013-03-08, 15:37	Link #451
Grey Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006	Hoo, so the mystery about the brother remains. It's neat when he ups his hostility. He hasn't really done anything so I didn't think of him as dangerous. But Edogawa's reaction suggests he's not totally unthreatening. And he didn't hide his face from Sasami at the end. Interesting.

2013-03-09, 07:17	Link #456
MeisterBabylon ~ Your Smile ~ Author Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: 346Pro Age: 38	Edogawa Jou. A fitting name. The hint is her strange hair articles, I called them [Ancient Alien Statues] when I was a child, so I started googling for the actual answer. Dogū are small humanoid and animal figurines made during the late Jōmon period (14,000–400 BC) of prehistoric Japan. Their purpose remain unclear, but they were theorized to be like effigies of people in that era. They were made exclusively during this period, and vanished thereafter. That's why Edogawa's name is Jou. Now, just what is she? So let's gather the clues: 1) Dogu resemble space suits and were called ancient aliens. 2) Jou talks about invasion and stuff. 3) There was a segment about Tama getting involved with a UFO earlier. So: Jou is a Martian who buried her warmachines the Dogu in ancient Japan and bided her time and now shall activate them because its SHINRYAKU NO JIKAN DA. Exterminate! Exterminate! Kagami: Unyaa. What nonsense are you talking about? __________________ 白露型駆逐艦の４番艦、夕立です。第三次ソロモン海戦では、けっこう頑張ったっぽい★？

2013-03-09, 11:39	Link #457
Midonin Last Engage Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Florida	Dogo's most familiar forms, depending on what fandom people came from, are either Shakkoumon or Dogu-chan. There is nothing Japan can't make sexy-cute.

2013-03-09, 22:30	Link #459
Master_Yoma Nekokota Festival Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Lost in the Fairy Forest	Sweet a 9 tailed foxgirl and Amaterasu what else can be better __________________

2013-03-09, 22:34	Link #460
Nvis Where are the good animes Join Date: Dec 2003	Expected 9-tails to have a bigger chest....