Just watched the episode, and I have to say the fights looked pretty well done. Still very pissed off about that very short Accel/LO scene that left out a LOT, but as a LN reader I think I'll be nitpicking at things throughout the entire season, so I'll continue to post excerpts from the LN so that people here can compare.
Awaki is wonderfully portrayed here and she continues to be one of my favorite characters in the Index series because of her powers and her fashion sense.
I do have to agree though, what's with Kuroko's random teleporting off of buildings? Not that it doesn't look nice, but what was the purpose of that?
Also, I felt kinda pissed off when I saw that the budget and animation only substantially increased in an episode where the Railgun girls were featured.
Actually as someone who had read this volume, I thought they did a really good job adapting it. The reason why the fights felt short in comparison to the other novel readers was because most of it involves ALOT of monologue planning, if you cut out those then this is what you would get... Though in the process they seem to have removed Mikoto fighting with the other Espers. Also I would like to add that the other large portion of the story went to Kuroko's [undying love for Mikoto] monologue which was honestly sweet, but abit overkill later on.
The Remnant arc is possibly the most straight forward story for this season so really the anime just got the right amount of information in and they're already at the half mark point, I could honestly see this ending smoothly next episode. But then again, I really only had one expectation for this arc and it comes from the last part...
Is the Tree Diagram built using one off components? Instead of using the the pieces can't they build another one?
We're not sure of the details, but it implies that those components cannot be recreated. Maybe because of the insane cost of even building one? It was suppose to be a super-SUPER computer that can even tell the weather.
it did feel a little rushed but it got the main things and they had to put kuroko acting funny in the beginning or it wouldn't be the same. Also they didn't exactly show what happened in the first fight. But im still pleased.
Pretty good episode IMO, fast-paced but I didn't get the feeling it's rushed.
I'm also disappointed that the bit where LO and Accel talks about the previous incident are not included, plus some other details that wasn't put into the episode. I understand they cut off the bit where Mikoto curbstomped Awaki's forces due to it not being too important to the plot, but it would have been nice seeing other espers being beaten down easily by her.
Actually as someone who had read this volume, I thought they did a really good job adapting it. The reason why the fights felt short in comparison to the other novel readers was because most of it involves ALOT of monologue planning, if you cut out those then this is what you would get... Though in the process they seem to have removed Mikoto fighting with the other Espers. Also I would like to add that the other large portion of the story went to Kuroko's [undying love for Mikoto] monologue which was honestly sweet, but abit overkill later on.
The Remnant arc is possibly the most straight forward story for this season so really the anime just got the right amount of information in and they're already at the half mark point, I could honestly see this ending smoothly next episode. But then again, I really only had one expectation for this arc and it comes from the last part...
Pretty much what I thought as well. The only part that seemed a little bit iffy was the last scene with Mikoto, but it resulted in the same thing either way without really discrediting the actual purpose of why Mikoto seemed to hesitate.
As for the monologues thing... I actually think totally ignoring them for this episode actually works better as long as it's given a good drive home next week. You're a novel reader, so you should be aware when the most key and vital 'monologue' moments in this story is. Keeping the 'facade' is important when you translate it into animation.
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Pretty much what I thought as well. The only part that seemed a little bit iffy was the last scene with Mikoto, but it resulted in the same thing either way without really discrediting the actual purpose of why Mikoto seemed to hesitate.
As for the monologues thing... I actually think totally ignoring them for this episode actually works better as long as it's given a good drive home next week. You're a novel reader, so you should be aware when the most key and vital 'monologue' moments in this story is. Keeping the 'facade' is important when you translate it into animation.
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most key and vital 'monologue' moments in this story
Rather than saying it's vital, it's more appropriate to say that it's the best ( emotionally-charged ) reflection of the mental battle that takes place between those espers.
I don't like to spoil, but it's basically the type of scene that would allow a 3rd person viewer to put their own pieces of the puzzle onto earlier scenes that weren't given the benefit of internal monologues.
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The sleeping lion shall awaken beyond the depths of time, crossing ten billion lights, come to Terra.
I found this more interesting than the other Index II episodes. Perhaps it's because the focus has shifted from the world to the characters. I liked Kuroko's character throughout the whole series, but from this one episode, damn... Such an awesome character.
I found myself laughing during the beginning of the episode, and at the edge of my seat when everything got serious. The whole flying-through-the-town thing caught me a little off guard. But also answered one of my questions of, "So, Kuroko can fly if she just teleports a lot while in the air?".
Voice acting... Both Misaka and Kuroko's VA are excellent as always.
I really wish this would last more than two episodes... But because it was in Index, I doubt it'd be expanded if we get a Railgun II.
I can't say much for this episode besides the fact that I think more episodes should be like this. I'm real biased though since I'm a Railgun fan. The pacing was fast, but having not read the light novel, nothing really felt left out. I really liked the fast pace actually. It gets to the point instead of dwelling. I never found myself losing focus at times like I did with the previous arc.
The one thing that bothers me about the Kuroko teleportation in air scene is - how the hell is Kuroko keeping herself floating when she's not teleporting from place to place?
only thing i can think of shes gliding and using her powers to glide its not like shes flying shes probably teleporting every 3 secs to the same sot so it looks like shes flying but unlike awaki she can instant teleport herself but <3 awaki is gonna kick some arse next week
I didn't watch the episode yet, but from a looks of it, A CERTAIN SCENE I WAS PRAYING FOR JC STAFF TO ADAPT WELL FORGOT A CERTAIN IMPORTANT PART THAT DIRECTLY CONNECTED TO EPISODE 20 OF THE FIRST SEASON:
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In the hospital, there is a bathroom that’s for patients use.
The P.E. teacher clad in green sportswear attire, Yomikawa Aiho’s back is leaning on the bathroom door. She has a beautiful face and glamourous body, the apparel can be said to spoil it. Especially her wonderful breasts that give off an inexplicable mature charm even if they are suppressed by her sports attire. She herself doesn’t seem aware of her beautiful appearance, but this naïve character causes people to go even more ga-ga over her.
(Sigh, that Kikyo, finding trouble for me again.)
Yomikawa thinks of that female researcher, her old friend, who is now hospitalized, and sighs. The researcher isn’t completely out of the woods yet, so Yomikawa was only allowed to visit her once. At that point, the female researcher immediately asked Yomikawa to take care of the two children, and after saying that, lost consciousness, which gives no chance for Yomikawa to inquire further, nor any right to refuse.
The ones that need to be cared for are two children with special abilities.
The sounds of the children are coming out from the other side of the door, or inside the bathroom.
“Walawalawala! Misaka Misaka is making splashes in this narrow bathtub. Using Misaka Misaka’s petite body, any place can become an indoor entertainment facility, Misaka Misaka thinks of this new concept.”
“Cheh…the hot water has gotten on me…! STOP SWIMMING AROUND IN THIS BATHTUB, YOU!”
“It’s too bad that you can’t ‘auto-reflect’, Misaka Misaka reveals a pitiful expression. Come to think of it, the strongest ESPer is about to cry just because shampoo got into his eyes, Misaka Misaka finds it strange.”
“It’s not that I can’t use ‘auto-reflect’ completely. Though I have to use your network to do the calculations, this is really embarrassing. But if I have to use ‘auto-reflect’ in the bathroom, can I even bathe? Also…I’m not going to cry! Getting shampoo in my eyes won’t hurt, it’s just that I never felt this before!”
“Walawalawala—”
“YOMIKAWA—! I CAN’T STAND THIS BRAT’S WATER KICKS—!”
Being dragged into the conversation so suddenly, Yomikawa frowns.
“That won’t do. There’s the possibility that the kid will drown in the bathroom, there must be someone to take care of her-jan.”
“THEN WHY AREN’T YOU PROTECTING HER!”
“That won’t do. I’ll be soaked if I bathe that naughty kid. Oh yeah, you haven’t bathed in quite a while, got to scrub yourself cleanly-jan.”
“Damn it…why is it that no one will listen to me properly!”
“Don’t be agitated, don’t be agitated, Misaka Misaka comforts you. Misaka Misaka knows that you’re embarrassed, but Misaka Misaka is wrapped in a towel; the atmosphere will be even awkward if you’re mindful of it, Misaka Misaka recommends as a lifetime elder.”
“Thank you very much, let me reward you with a water column.”
“Wah! This sudden attack scares Misaka Misaka, how unforgivable! Before summer vacation ended, you risked your life to protect Misaka, Misaka Misaka protests with a pale face!”
“What…oi, wait.”
“When Misaka Misaka was hit with the virus code, you were so gentle, and now you’re treating Misaka Misaka like this. Don’t tell me you got tired of Misaka Misaka? Misaka Misaka trembles in fright at the thought of this possibility!”
“…Ah? What did you say…? Virus code…?”
“Oh no! Misaka Misaka immediately covers her mouth!”
“Oh your head! How on earth did you remember what happened that day?”
“About that…Misaka Misaka scratches her cheek with her forefinger.”
“Didn’t I delete away your memories when I was deleting the virus code in your brain?”
“Misaka 10032 to Misaka 20000 have a common memory through the network, Misaka Misaka honestly testifies.”
“…Oh?”
“Basically, even if a Misaka loses memory, there are many backups that can be duplicated, so there is no problem at all, Misaka Misaka sticks her tongue out as she acts cute. Though Misaka lost her memory, she can regain her memory through the brains of the other Misakas. Misaka Misaka tries many postures to appease your anger.”
“So that means…you also remembered what I said that day…?”
“"That’s right, I killed over 10,000 of the Imoutos, but this doesn’t mean that I should just leave the remaining 10,000 to die. I know that these words are hypocritical, I know that I have no right to say such words, no matter how much of a scum bag we are. No matter now many excuses we put forward, those can't be the reasons to kill this brat!"…ahh, on thinking back at this, Misaka Misaka is touched to tears.”
“I’m gonna kill you…I’M GONNA KILL YOU, BRAT!”
“That won’t do, my friend has already asked me to take care of you, so you guys better not cause me any trouble.”
From the outside, Yomikawa hears the duo attacking each other with bathwater, and shouts. The doctor that looks like a frog once said that ‘taking care of these two kids is a real challenge’, but right now, there isn’t anything that’s worth noting.
There seems to be no need for her to look out for them, and so she can head back to work.
Yomikawa sighs, her back leaving the door, and says,
“You two, nee-chan is going to settle some Anti-Skill stuff, stop quarreling. Wait for me here obediently; I’ll treat both of you with goodies-jan.”
“Okay— Misaka Misaka uses her sure-kill water kicks to whip up large amounts of water as she answers.”
“YOU BRAT!”
Yomikawa Aiho hears the roaring continue behind her, carries the large sports bag that’s placed beside her foot on her shoulder, and leaves the hospital.
Her eyes are now abnormally sharp.
There is standard Anti-Skill equipment inside her bag.
After Yomikawa left, both of them, who have used up all the resources in the bathtub, finally reached a truce.
“Damn it, the water’s now only at knee level…”
“Though there’s not enough water to kick, Misaka Misaka will not give up, and will use all sorts of methods to accomplish her aim.”
“Please stop kicking the water. Did you forget that I’m still severely injured?”
“Come to think of it, your hair grows really fast, there’s no sign of any operation scars, Misaka Misaka is impressed. Using the electric signals inside the human body to promote hair growth, that’s foul play, Misaka Misaka can’t help but be enthusiastic about the wonders of the human body.”
“No matter how impressive it is, it can’t grow back the scars on the cranium!”
“If Yomikawa knows how Misaka Misaka wastes so much water, she’ll immediately start scolding, Misaka Misaka can’t help but shudder in fear. Luckily, Yomikawa won’t be coming back to the hospital today, making Misaka Misaka feel relieved.”
“What? What did she say to you?”
“About this, didn’t Misaka Misaka hear that from Yomikawa herself—”
Disappoint.
Wow. That is a seriously bitter truncation of events! Even if the revelation may do nothing to further the particulars of this arc, it's little character moments as these that I gain a deeper appreciation for any series.
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Kuroko needs her own spin-off. She's really just too awesome.
That she should. Though a big part of her draw for me is Satomi Arai's performance. It's just so creepy hilarious!
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MOAR of that, please.
