(L) Kore wa Zombie Desuka?

[Kanon]

Originally Posted by Saturn Beaver

Spoiler for Ep 9:

Before I comment, I'm still really confused. What is that giant flaming thing anyway? KotN says that it's 'the ultimate Masou weapon Kyouko was talking about' (btw, can anyone point out where Kyouko mentioned that? I don't remember it shown) but why is it in Tomonori then? She's not a magical girl, nor is she related to Kyouko or anything. Why is it activated when Tomonori is injured? Why has it gone out of control?

Spoiler for episode 9:

If I understood correctly, Tomonori is the sister of one of Dai-sensei's friend, Dai-sensei "equipped" her that ultimate weapon thing to protect her.

The episode was really good until Inocantus appeared. The chaotic development in the second half of the episode was reminiscent of Dai Mou, indeed. They should have cut the Tomonori part out entirely. It's hard to take Ayumu seriously when he says they can't abandon Tomonori because "we hanged out together today". Furthermore, the way she ended up hurt was just... ridiculous. Dai-sensei fired a beam in order to free Haruna from giant Elizabeth, only for Tomonori to get trapped instead because she was behind it. What the hell, seriously?
It's the same as burying someone underneath the rubbles you just moved to pull somebody else out.

On the bright side, the Yuu scenes were fantastic, even if they plunged a bit too much into melodrama at some point. I don't get why she attacked the King of Night with a pen-turned-into-a-scythe despite knowing he's a zombie, but it was cool, so whatever.

There was finally some development for Sera. She rejected an order for the first time in her life, and chose friendship over duty. It was good to see Haruna return to her old fun self as well. "Never never natto!"

[Seihai]

Mixed feelings for this ep, I guess I'll just let it slip as "build up for arc". I didn't find anything confusing to be honest, there were only really 2 major conflicts. Weird ones, though.

Haruna didn't do much this time nor did Sera, but she at least got some development. Yuki's part of some kinda (random) revelation, younger sister of an acquaintance. Kay, cool. Ayumu is his usual self.

The only outstanding stuff was when Yuu and KotN met, and Dai-sensei appeared. Why did he kill one of the Abyssal Sevens, and who are they? How was Yuu's relation to KotN? What does he want? What's Dai-sensei got to do with this and where's Kyoko? Just what is Ayumu? There's many things I still want to know, here's to hope it'll clear up stuff before this season ends. I suspect a second one.

[Saturn Beaver]

Originally Posted by Kanon

Spoiler for episode 9:

If I understood correctly, Tomonori is the sister of one of Dai-sensei's friend, Dai-sensei "equipped" her that ultimate weapon thing to protect her.

The episode was really good until Inocantus appeared. The chaotic development in the second half of the episode was reminiscent of Dai Mou, indeed. They should have cut the Tomonori part out entirely. It's hard to take Ayumu seriously when he says they can't abandon Tomonori because "we hanged out together today". Furthermore, the way she ended up hurt was just... ridiculous. Dai-sensei fired a beam in order to free Haruna from giant Elizabeth, only for Tomonori to get trapped instead because she was behind it. What the hell, seriously?
It's the same as burying someone underneath the rubbles you just moved to pull somebody else out.

On the bright side, the Yuu scenes were fantastic, even if they plunged a bit too much into melodrama at some point. I don't get why she attacked the King of Night with a pen-turned-into-a-scythe despite knowing he's a zombie, but it was cool, so whatever.

There was finally some development for Sera. She rejected an order for the first time in her life, and chose friendship over duty. It was good to see Haruna return to her old fun self as well. "Never never natto!"

Well...I guess it makes sense a bit then for Tomonori, but it still feel like a huge come out of nowhere thing, only foreshadowing we get is when Kyouko mentioned artifact and Tomonori isn't mentioned at all, or her reaction to Dai-sensei. I guess one thing that's missing is the sense of danger? I mean, sure, it must have been heavy, but being sit on by a huge doll, they don't show much of a pain or anything.

I agree, things really went Daimaou when flaming monster appears. Personally, I would save the monster appearance until later, after Tomonori hangs out with the group for literally more than just a day. The part where KotN was taunting Yuu was fine, maybe because he really mess with her emotion this time the Megalo is the strongest Ayumu ever encounter, which overwhelms them. Dai-sensei appears beforehand and chats enigmatically with KotN like in the original ep, although she beam shot the monster as well when it's threatening Haruna. Ayumu then got a second wind and knocked out the monster, saving Tomonori and although he suffers the worst injury, he's a zombie anyway. Then the whole Yuu thing continues as it suppose to be.

Again, although it's a bit melodramatic the episode was fine, with some character developments for Yuu and Sera especially, but the Flaming Monster really ruins it. Well, if there's a good thing to come off it, then at least maybe then Tomonori can wield great power using that monster? Or was it not controllable? I'm seriously still confused about the nature of that thing...

[Mizuno]

First time I felt a bit meh watching an episode of this series. It was just awkward even for this show's standard.

[blitz1/2]

Yuki's fire monster reminds me of Index's Johann's pen mode.

[ThereminVox]

I have no idea what the hell happened in this episode. All I remember is that there was fire, lightning, stabbing, kappa monsters, explosions, lasers, and jiggling.

5 stars.

[Kismet-chan]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOO @ Yuu T_T

It's funny because, I thought I was going to cry when Ayumu read Yuu's wish. But then he read his own, "May none these wishes come true". And I was like "wow, omg, Ayumu, that's SO mean!" So I started laughing instead, lmao.

I kinda started to wonder if KoN was possibly future Ayumu, but he distinctly stated that the reason Yuu told him to disappear was because he killed someone he wasn't supposed to. Ayumu isn't the type to kill anyone who isn't a megalo, so I know that's definitely out. He's just some bitter yet extremely powerful hardass zombie-douche.

Oh, and the Tomonori thing was stupid. It felt like it had NO purpose whatsoever for being in there other than to just fill up the time slot.

[New/Old]

I wonder if that flaming monstrousity was what Dai-sensei meant when she called Ayumu two episodes back. She certainly seems to imply as much.

[ars89]

Spoiler for ep 9:

KOTN and Yuu moments were good. Found out why she wanted him to disappear, but seems like they were considerably close. Also confirmed that the Megalos appear because of Yuu. Nice to see her attack even though she knew it was useless. The main questions are what are the Abyss' and what is his wish.

Nice to see development from Sera, disobeying an order is a big deal. Glad she picked her friendship with Yuu over it.

Dai-sensei was awesome. Cleared some things up, but what happened to Kyouko?

The only thing i can say about the whole Tomonori thing is that it might have made her actually like Ayumu now. Enjoyed her punching him right when he didn't call her Yuki anymore.

Suspected Yuu wouldn't return because she left at the same place she met Ayumu. Still sad though, hope everyone can get her back. I loled at Ayumu's wish coming true.

[Sparvid]

I'm a bit surprised that they didn't squeeze a Delusion Yuu in at the point where she went to the store. It wouldn't have been out of character for Ayumu, since he didn't suspect anything unusual.

How long is Yuki's going to be "XXX" in the OP?

Oh, and I got a Milky Holmes flashback at the "Don't call me Kokoro-chan Tomonori!"

[mechdra]

Best line from Sera so far'He is well done.'

[Malkuth]

In the beginning Sera was so loveable... Also the first scene between Yuu and KotN was done well, but then things went down the hill. Directing, scene placement, transitions, BGM, and that CG fire thing... duh... it was like they were trying to do everything wrong.

I also got completely confused with the exposition... if they ever make a second season, I hope it would be from a different team, the current execution does no justice to the source material... the second they try anything other than animating jokes from the novel, everything falls apart.

By the way, as with Daimaou, KoreZon novels would make a better read, than watching the anime; in that regard, I guess the both anime are indeed successful promo, despite their countless flaws

[SilverSyko]

I really have no idea what the deal with Maelstrom and the fire golem was. It just kinda came out of nowhere and disappeared just as quickly.

I did like to see KotN though. Guess his powers are pretty high-level being able to bust a ferris wheel and call a lightning strike with a snap of his fingers. Ayumu can't do anything like that and he's a zombie too. KotN never told us what this "wish" he has is though, but I could make a few guesses...

Ending was pretty sad (finally get to hear Eu's actual voice) and the plot-twist about Sera's original mission being to kill Eu was shocking but that's about all the emotion I got out of this episode.

I'd say this episode was average.

[D-Gold]

So that's where she was hiding that scythe. I wish she would have used it more.

[tsunade666]

I also don't understand the thing about the fire golem and how it appear when Kyoko was endangered. Maybe it's a defense system that's been put to her. But isn't she a vampire ninja? how can it be the ultimate masou shoujo weapon if she's not a masou shoujo. Also I'm confused too on the whole Abyss thing. They didn't give much info about KofN yet and for Yuu's connection with him.

But the thing I'm sure now is Yuki liked Ayumu. Maybe before it's because of duty or law but now. She really looks she likes him.

And sad part for Yuu's "goodbye"

And for Ayumu's wish. It's really sad. He didn't know that the girls are writing a different wish aside from their own crazy wish that they write and which he had read.

[serenade_beta]

Spoiler for ep9:

Incredible!
...Incredibly weak, that is!
Anyways, yeah, bad episode... Not sure what to think about the fact this anime takes a dive downwards every time it tries to be serious...
In general, I felt I was in a daze throughout this entire thing. Just so... weak...
I guess the major problem is that mystery fire golem thing. It seems posters above already mentioned their confusion over this thing. Anyways............
...Well, I'm sure it will get better, yeah.

[0rphen21]

i m more intrigued on what Ayumu really is Dai Sensei said that he was a powerful magician also Yuki's persona was not so bad

next ep
more Saras

[FlareKnight]

Yeah kind of confusing with the fire golem thing popping out of Yuki and a lot of the things that happened there. Though makes a bit more sense after taking some time to think about it, though not completely. Still some good development for Yuki in liking Ayumu more now.

A rough spot for Sera to be in. Think Ayumu should try to see the hard spot she is in. Obviously wants to stand by her friend, but not easy to just toss aside orders because you don't happen to like them. Still made a good decision in the end since can't just turn her back on Eu.

A sad situation with Eu in this. Saw how her presence could put the others in so much danger. Kind of a scary thought that her emotions being swayed by Ayumu might have affected reality and put him in the path of Kyouko. She was interested in him and events unfolded that let her revive him and so stay by him. Of course no way the others can just give up on her now. They'll have to find her and remind her again that it's better to be together than apart.

[Dahak86]

yeah, a 'meh' episode indeed. too bad, because it started off pretty good. but the rest, yea...
reminiscent of DaiMaou? hmm, nah... DaiMaou was much better than this.
Although, last DaiMaou episodes were excessively rushed and poorly animated at times, they still were highly enjoyable.
can't say the same for this...

[liquidmetal]

Have to echo everyone elses thoughts of this episode, found it very confusing and was quite bored throughout. Does pose some nice questions though which hopefully will be answered before the series ends.