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Tempest35 · 2007-03-19, 23:12

Ah, good ol' Hakufu. Welcome back - everyone's missed you.

ThoHell · 2007-03-20, 02:11

Um...having Hakufu and Ryubi stand next to each other, makes it took like their a reflection of each other except for hair color, eye color, and clothes. THEY LOOK EXACTLY ALIKE!

masama · 2007-03-20, 08:35

ep 4 introduced some new characters alot earlier than I expected

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Um...having Hakufu and Ryubi stand next to each other, makes it took like their a reflection of each other except for hair color, eye color, and clothes. THEY LOOK EXACTLY ALIKE!

try comparing Chouun and Ryomou, Chouun is a splitting image of Ryomou with her eyes closed, and different hair colour of course.

Shiroth · 2007-03-20, 08:52

Ah, so this explains it:

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Anyway, great episode. As its already been mentioned, it was good that they kept a good amount of dialogue from the manga. & well.. it was great to see good old Hakufu. As for next episode --- one of my favourite fights in the series, and i'm sure many people shall agree with me.

Sinta · 2007-03-20, 08:59

Whoa this is actually based on a manga? I had no idea...Is it any good?

masama · 2007-03-20, 09:32

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Whoa this is actually based on a manga? I had no idea...Is it any good?

Never finished the first season, I got bored after about 6 episodes of Koukin's uselessness and skipped to the good parts... obviously I meant the fights. From what I heard the first season ended in such a way that they never planned a second season.
2nd season picked up the story of the manga around vol6. It seems it's kind of based on the manga, but the order of things and fights are different one way or another. As a whole I think they will follow closely to the manga storyline.
I prefer the manga over the anime, but I'm impressed with the second season so far.

aroduc · 2007-03-20, 11:03

Maybe it's just because I started rewatching the first series mid-last week, but did anybody else think that the art took a bit of a hit in this episode? Especially characters in the background just seemed... well... half-drawn a lot of the time.

Belated screenie dump.

Shiroth · 2007-03-20, 11:45

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Maybe it's just because I started rewatching the first series mid-last week, but did anybody else think that the art took a bit of a hit in this episode? Especially characters in the background just seemed... well... half-drawn a lot of the time.

I noticed --- also the character models weren't as well done compared to the past three episodes. It looks like the animation shall go back to normal in the preview for episode 05.

Deathkillz · 2007-03-20, 12:27

ep 4 ~

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aroduc · 2007-03-20, 20:27

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ep 4 ~

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They've fought in the past.

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4Tran · 2007-03-22, 00:16

So far, I'm enjoying this season of Ikkitousen more than I did the first one. It's still not a very good show, but I still find myself rather interested in how their take on the Three Kingdoms will play out. The animation of the fights is nothing to write home about, but I still liked the way they incorporated more weapons. I think that moving the story to showcase the more important characters of the original work also helps overall.

Ikki Tousen O.x · 2007-03-22, 23:19

Honestly, in my eyes, this is my favorite series of Anime ever. It's very well made, and i think that it is very good to have a comeback like it has. I loved the original Ikki Tousen, but the new series is very good and detailed. Also f you get a chance, check out the manga.......Battle Vixens (anerican name)

Deathkillz · 2007-03-23, 12:14

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They've fought in the past.

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but thats only if hakufu doesnt use her hidden powers...id say it will be a close call even if she did but at the end kanu wont be strong enough (unless she aims to kill first as we know that hakufu enjoys playing around with her enemies

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Shiroth · 2007-03-23, 12:53

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but thats only if hakufu doesnt use her hidden powers...

No, not really. Of course Kan-u would put up a good fight, but like its been said --- she is no way near in the same league as Hakufu, and thats without the dragon.

Tempest35 · 2007-03-23, 19:19

Actually, Kan-U could kill her. Not in a one-on-one battle though, more strategy would and should be used to isolate and weaken one with a Dragon before one can kill them.

And a Dragon isn't really a 'hidden' power persay since it is a part of Sou Sou, Hakufu, and Ryuubi, more of like an innate power. For Hakufu, using her Dragon comes very naturally - she doesn't have to get insanely angry in order to access it's power. Sou Sou's now throwing around that power like crazy but it's still a part of him. That's basically what these Dragons are - ki and desire built up over 1800 years by the Three Rulers' souls.

I'm fairly sure that this isn't spoiler-worthy but if it is, gomen. ^^;

Shiroth · 2007-03-23, 19:27

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I'm fairly sure that this isn't spoiler-worthy but if it is, gomen. ^^;

I wouldn't call that a spoiler, more like pointing out the facts about the Dragon.

Demon Eyes · 2007-03-23, 21:09

Okay, I have just seen subbed ep 3.

WTH?!!!

Where is this anime taking our story?

I thought that in the manga

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Sinta · 2007-03-24, 00:24

so doesn't this one revolve around Hafu and her consin like in the fist one or is it different? Its odd not to see your main character until the fourth episode.

Imion · 2007-03-24, 02:33

Hmph... ah well, I really have to say up til Episode three there really isn't exactly much that makes me want to tag along with the series.
Except for some (and way too few) nice... err... revealing scenes that is.

However, seeing the "story" progressing like this makes my head hurt.
Hopefully real fighting starts soon to fill that gap... or maybe all of this was just some kind of prelude, since I don't know the manga I can't quite tell.

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Deathkillz · 2007-03-24, 04:58

^ well the base is being set up atm so i think we will get some action pretty soon

btw how many eps is this series? the fighting should be starting soon if its around 12 eps...but might take longer if its 24

2007-03-20, 08:52	Link #204
Shiroth Beautiful fighter. Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: England, UK Age: 37	Ah, so this explains it: Spoiler: Showing the mini flashback scene that shows the fight between Toutaku and Ryofu shows that this series is following the manga, and has nothing to do with the first series. I had the feeling it was like that since the first episode --- but at least now we know for certain. Anyway, great episode. As its already been mentioned, it was good that they kept a good amount of dialogue from the manga. & well.. it was great to see good old Hakufu. As for next episode --- one of my favourite fights in the series, and i'm sure many people shall agree with me. __________________ MyAnimeList Twitter

2007-03-20, 12:27	Link #209
Deathkillz ~ You're dead ^__^* ~ Graphic Designer Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: uk, England Age: 34	ep 4 ~ Spoiler: haha go mum power!!! that women can stop destiny itself for all i know :3 the hakufu bit was really cute..ahh its been a while since i saw a character as playful as her...and ofc koukin is a legend...even if he is rather weak compared to the others and on thing you musnt do...is attack a girl on the toilets...sheesh that guy doesnt have any manners hmm...i wonder if kanu will attack hakufu or will they sit down and have a chat ~ __________________ Siggy: hohohohoho~ \| AnimeHistory welcome to our blog ~ \| Summer2009 early review Under the radar series Summer2009: Kanamemo, GA Geijutsuka Art, NEEDLESS

2007-03-22, 00:16	Link #211
4Tran Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005	So far, I'm enjoying this season of Ikkitousen more than I did the first one. It's still not a very good show, but I still find myself rather interested in how their take on the Three Kingdoms will play out. The animation of the fights is nothing to write home about, but I still liked the way they incorporated more weapons. I think that moving the story to showcase the more important characters of the original work also helps overall. __________________ The victorious strategist only seeks battle after the victory has been won...

2007-03-22, 23:19	Link #212
Ikki Tousen O.x Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d` Alene Idaho (U.S.)	Ikki Tousen is the best by far..... Honestly, in my eyes, this is my favorite series of Anime ever. It's very well made, and i think that it is very good to have a comeback like it has. I loved the original Ikki Tousen, but the new series is very good and detailed. Also f you get a chance, check out the manga.......Battle Vixens (anerican name)

2007-03-23, 21:09	Link #217
Demon Eyes May Haru-ki Be With You Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Dublin	Okay, I have just seen subbed ep 3. WTH?!!! Where is this anime taking our story? I thought that in the manga Spoiler: Ryomou was given Gentoku's Dragon eyes?! How come in the anime they have just had their first acquaintance?! I don't get it. But, Looking on the bright side, things just got more interesting. This means that Ryomou now also has her own Dragon. Now I see what the OP was all about. I see. I see. Can't wait to see who awakens Ryomou's dragon.

2007-03-19, 23:12	Link #201
Tempest35 Awe of She Author Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Orlando	Ah, good ol' Hakufu. Welcome back - everyone's missed you.

2007-03-20, 02:11	Link #202
ThoHell Senior Member Join Date: May 2006	Um...having Hakufu and Ryubi stand next to each other, makes it took like their a reflection of each other except for hair color, eye color, and clothes. THEY LOOK EXACTLY ALIKE!

2007-03-20, 08:59	Link #205
Sinta Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006	Whoa this is actually based on a manga? I had no idea...Is it any good?

2007-03-20, 11:03	Link #207
aroduc Ruiner of Things Join Date: Dec 2005	Maybe it's just because I started rewatching the first series mid-last week, but did anybody else think that the art took a bit of a hit in this episode? Especially characters in the background just seemed... well... half-drawn a lot of the time. Belated screenie dump.

2007-03-23, 19:19	Link #215
Tempest35 Awe of She Author Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Orlando	Actually, Kan-U could kill her. Not in a one-on-one battle though, more strategy would and should be used to isolate and weaken one with a Dragon before one can kill them. And a Dragon isn't really a 'hidden' power persay since it is a part of Sou Sou, Hakufu, and Ryuubi, more of like an innate power. For Hakufu, using her Dragon comes very naturally - she doesn't have to get insanely angry in order to access it's power. Sou Sou's now throwing around that power like crazy but it's still a part of him. That's basically what these Dragons are - ki and desire built up over 1800 years by the Three Rulers' souls. I'm fairly sure that this isn't spoiler-worthy but if it is, gomen. ^^;

2007-03-24, 00:24	Link #218
Sinta Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006	so doesn't this one revolve around Hafu and her consin like in the fist one or is it different? Its odd not to see your main character until the fourth episode.

2007-03-24, 02:33	Link #219
Imion Bakabakabaka! >_< Join Date: May 2004 Location: Germany Age: 42	Hmph... ah well, I really have to say up til Episode three there really isn't exactly much that makes me want to tag along with the series. Except for some (and way too few) nice... err... revealing scenes that is. However, seeing the "story" progressing like this makes my head hurt. Hopefully real fighting starts soon to fill that gap... or maybe all of this was just some kind of prelude, since I don't know the manga I can't quite tell. Spoiler: After all Hakufu says she'll be main character again at the end of Ep.3. (thank god...) Can only get better.

2007-03-24, 04:58	Link #220
Deathkillz ~ You're dead ^__^* ~ Graphic Designer Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: uk, England Age: 34	^ well the base is being set up atm so i think we will get some action pretty soon btw how many eps is this series? the fighting should be starting soon if its around 12 eps...but might take longer if its 24 __________________ Siggy: hohohohoho~ \| AnimeHistory welcome to our blog ~ \| Summer2009 early review Under the radar series Summer2009: Kanamemo, GA Geijutsuka Art, NEEDLESS