Valkyria Chronicles - Episode 10 Discussion / Poll

[4Tran]

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[serenade_beta]

...
*looks outside*
*goes outside*
*calls friends*
...
Hmm? I could have sworn I had landed in a different dimension...

Spoiler for ep10:

...To sum up my thoughts on the episode, it would be:
"Just what did this episode want to do?"

Because... to be frank, nothing important at all happened. It was just a sad story about an enemy soldier who gets shot after running away and dying. Not only that, but I'm very sure that Alicia's character was wrong. Did I miss 2 episodes in-between? This episode is so all of a sudden with sudden "romantic" scenes that I was just left speechless... in a bad meaning, of course.
The actual story about the soldier was sad and well done though... But just... There was something wrong with this episode.

Preview: ED! ED! ED!

[Runty]

Well, that assures it; this VC is definitely an AU version.

Spoiler for Episode 10:

• This one was a HEAVY modification of the original. No action in this episode, but a lot of talking and giving the war a "human face".
• Alicia/Welkin shipping by the boatloads!
• Fritz (the Imperial soldier) certainly survived a lot longer than in the game. And he got to explain his story before he kicked the bucket. I liked how he used the unpinned grenade to make Welkin and Alicia cooperate.
• I didn't think Jann would be made out to be a more supportive character, but I'm guessing most of Squad Seven is going to be given his/her moment to shine.

Great character development for Alicia and Welkin, but not much else. Still, I gave it a 9 because of how well the episode did its job.

Spoiler for Next episode:

• Preview is voiced by EDY! AWESOME!
• Cordelia's debut!
• And... Borg's debut...
• ELLET RETURNS!!! OH! EM! GEE!
• HUH?! Selvaria and Jaeger show up at the ball as spies?! And Johaan their getaway driver?! Wow, talk about an original turn for the story...
• Alicia and Isara look so kawaii in those dresses.
• Lol at Jaeger flirting with Alicia. Chalk up another cute Alicia face!
• Jeez, Jaeger's like James Bond in this one, martini's and all (minus the fast sex scenes).

[GuidoHunter_Toki]

Well this episode has completely convinced me that this show will be very different than the game and I'll just have to accept that. This episode was pretty decent overall, but everything seemed a little bit akward and out of place in transition from the previous episode.

[hamstar]

i didnt like this episode.

felt filler-ish, well the last 4 episodes have felt like filler to me ... this show is a lot different from i expected from watching the first 5. And from looking at the preview ep 11 looks like more fan service filler. I guess I shouldnt complain much because this series handles fillers exceptionally well (like in ep6). Seems like this series is going to focus a lot on characters and less on plot.

[Bonta Kun]

Originally Posted by GuidoHunter_Toki

Well this episode has completely convinced me that this show will be very different than the game and I'll just have to accept that. This episode was pretty decent overall, but everything seemed a little bit akward and out of place in transition from the previous episode.

haha well thats anime for ya
just take note of what serenade_beta said while back "should treat the game and anime as 2 different things"
Thats what I do with anime and gaming and even manga.
I'm not bothered its diffferent, all good to me especially given the next ep OMG can't wait for that!

but this ep was fairly nice, stuff with Welkin and Alicia is great, gotta love that flustered doe-eyed look she gave Welkin
all I can say about the lad is he's got a will as strong as steel to not have taken advantage of the situation, not sure this is a good or bad thing

[Haruyasha]

Spoiler for Episode 10:

A snowstorm? lol.

[don_Durandal]

For a future hero of Gallia this alternate Welkin sure is skipping a lot of battle action.

Yep, alternate universe alright.

Spoiler for next episode:

Wonder how they'll justify two generals of the Empire showing up at Gallia's court in the middle of a war.
Not to mention lowly Sgt. Melchiott Alicia and Cpl. Gunther Isara being invited.

They just couldn't pass on the occasion to add character eyecandy I guess.

[justinstrife]

Originally Posted by don_Durandal

For a future hero of Gallia this alternate Welkin sure is skipping a lot of battle action.

Yep, alternate universe alright.

Spoiler for next episode:

Wonder how they'll justify two generals of the Empire showing up at Gallia's court in the middle of a war.
Not to mention lowly Sgt. Melchiott Alicia and Cpl. Gunther Isara being invited.

They just couldn't pass on the occasion to add character eyecandy I guess.

This is getting to be very disappointing.

[cloner4000]

The Forest Snare Chapter-non-combat option..haha I actually think the scene where Alicia sprain her ankle and Welkin applying herb to her would be more better..but yea...Fritz(don't even think that's his name in the anime) sure is sturdy.

[Deathkillz]

Well I thought it was a nice relaxing episode and it did a good job at making me see the tragic side of this war, even though all wars at like that in general.

As for Alicia x Welkin...it was great to see the girl take the initiative and the guy getting all flustered about it XD

Ahh so Edy has the "wata[ku]shi wa" type voice

[Omniscient]

I agree with Deathkillz, it was a good episode and not filler at all.

It may not be the most original, but it was a nice story to emphasize how war is hell, and I like the direction they're taking things in general.

[jeroz]

kind of disappointed that the anime is not a retelling of the story but a reinterpretation.
I am glad to see more detailed background to the characters, but at the same time I kind of missed all those battle scenes in the game. Guess they listened to their critics about unrealistic combats that they decided not to spend more time on them~unless it's necessary. Which is a pity though, since that would mean the rest of the squad would just be back up characters instead of great soldiers.
(i want to see a marina penetrative headshot........

[kalbron]

Welp.

- No subs.
- No battles.
- No plot. (Jaeger and Selvaria. Generals. Spying. Right. This makes sense how?)
- Nonsense. (... dresses? To a noble's ball? When you're essentially the hired help? Military Dress Uniform yes, dress, no.)

Is there any point to watching this any longer?

[relentlessflame]

Originally Posted by jeroz

kind of disappointed that the anime is not a retelling of the story but a reinterpretation.
I am glad to see more detailed background to the characters, but at the same time I kind of missed all those battle scenes in the game. Guess they listened to their critics about unrealistic combats that they decided not to spend more time on them~unless it's necessary. Which is a pity though, since that would mean the rest of the squad would just be back up characters instead of great soldiers.
(i want to see a marina penetrative headshot........

I think it's probably best to think that both the anime and the game complement each other. By experiencing both, you would probably get the best experience of the Valkyria Chronicles world. People always have a tendency to think their first experience of a franchise is the best one (since that's what they got attached to), but I think there's probably stuff to appreciate in both approaches. (I know that since this is my own first experience of the franchise, I really appreciate the personable, character-driven direction of the story -- it's very approachable and appealing for me.)

Originally Posted by kalbron

Is there any point to watching this any longer?

Apparently none for you? I don't think people should force themselves to watch shows they don't enjoy, because it's a waste of precious time. But, I for one am enjoying the way it's going, so... *shrug*

[jagass]

It's really good for me...

[GuidoHunter_Toki]

Originally Posted by kalbron

Is there any point to watching this any longer?

I'm contemplating whether or not I should continue watching this show. I do believe this latest episode was good in its own right, but the direction this show seems to be going, I'm losing interest in it. Its not just that there is not a lot of action(I am an advid fan of dailogue/character driven shows), but I just keep losing interest in the characters as the show moves along.

[relentlessflame]

Originally Posted by GuidoHunter_Toki

Its not just that there is not a lot of action(I am an advid fan of dailogue/character driven shows), but I just keep losing interest in the characters as the show moves along.

I guess it's interesting in the sense that we may be starting to see a major divergence in opinion at this point. I guess it just goes to say that different people were looking for different things in the show, and not everyone will necessarily have their expectations fulfilled. (I have to admit that I'm sort of curious as to what the underlying reason for this divergence might be -- is it a personality thing, I wonder? Hmm...)

Anyway, I guess all I hope is that people will be continue to be understanding enough to appreciate that there are other perfectly okay ways of looking at the show as well.

[GuidoHunter_Toki]

Originally Posted by relentlessflame

Anyway, I guess all I hope is that people will be continue to be understanding enough to appreciate that there are other perfectly okay ways of looking at the show as well.

I agree, and I've always been okay with alterations of a previous work if it still catches my interest. The case with Valkyria Chronicles though is that these changes havn't caught my interest enough to keep me commited to the show. The previews for the next episode are giving off some bad vibes for me, but I'll give this show about 3-5 more episodes before I consider dropping it or sticking with it, unless the next few episodes are total disasters for me.

[justinstrife]

Originally Posted by GuidoHunter_Toki

I'm contemplating whether or not I should continue watching this show. I do believe this latest episode was good in its own right, but the direction this show seems to be going, I'm losing interest in it. Its not just that there is not a lot of action(I am an advid fan of dailogue/character driven shows), but I just keep losing interest in the characters as the show moves along.

I'll still watch this show to the end, however it's dropped off my 'must watch ASAP' list. More like when I get around to it.