I just read v8, didn't notice the Chinese fan-translation was complete until few days ago.
Spoiler for Thoughts on V8:
Basically pretty much everything is out in the open. The siblings are finding out other other has sibling complex. On the other hand the possibility of Kuroneko end is still strong since everything looks as if they are still under her plan and control. IMO, unless Fushimi really pushes the incest end, (which I doubt) Kuroneko's Arcadia seem to be the perfect ending. Either that or as someone said before, a status duo ending where Kyosuke didn't end up with anyone.
It seem the story would stuck like this for a while as Fushimi's note in the end states the book will get back to the sibling's antics. Looks like he's thinking about milking this series a bit before wrapping it up, which is fine by me. This the way he wrote and end V8 I can actually see things stay like this for another 3-5 volumes before he needs to start wrap things up.
Anyway, after reading, I really hope he fills in the details in this volume. There are so thing in this volume that can turn into awesome short stories. I really want to see KN and Kyosuko's swimming date, and Kirino's first meeting of KN's younger sisters.
One thing to point out though, Manami show that once again she is the most clear-head one in the series. (though KN is right there with her) I was shocked when she first tried to push for KyoxAyase, but when I think about it, she's was actually right. In a "sick" (yandere) way, as Manami puts it, Ayase will be able to force everyone to be happy, even if it was a facade. I also think she indirectly explains why she has really push her relationship with Kyosuke.
On on hand, she was too complacent and confident that no other girl can be compatible with Kyosuke and notice his good points. On the other hand she realizes that Kirino is the final boss and she isn't capable of taking her down. But now everything change with KN in the picture, she realizes that KN is basically the combination of herself and Ayase and a formidable foe. That little scene in chapter 4 shows me she's preparing herself for the future Kyosuke-pocalypse.
Also Kyosuke's visit confirm bunch of things for me. Ayase knew Kyosuke was lying in V2. Ayase is not only a yandere but a tundere with a really twisted take on love. If anything this opens up the possible (but still slim) Ayase end. And Kyosuke really sets a major flag when Ayase lost it in the end.
Overall, I didn't know what to expect on this volume coming in knowing that KNxKyo relationship will last just 1 volume (well 2 chapters really). But everything was handled perfectly while still maintaining a cheerful tone and crisp pace.
BTW, the description of that "evolved" Arcadia, isn't that exactly that Kyosuke's dream was in the short story from the PSP game?
And Hinata&Tamaki were awesome in this volume, I want to see more of them, I wish my sisters were like that.
Now I just need to wait for V9 and the official Chinese version of V8.
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Originally Posted by sleepingleo
Sorry for double post, but it's a different from the KN manga.
I watched Ep15 and final. It does look gives a -conclusive- image, like there might not be second season, but hell, with all the hype im sure there will be a second season by the time Vol.10 comes out or so.
Anyway, final words for anime: Good show, but could've been better if they explained the missing shots like when Manami and Ayase actually met, the stolen novel, all the Kyo and Ayase shots, etc etc... 4/5
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I like how they handles ep15. It was fairly conclusive (though I hate the image though, way too corny, would've be better if they just stick to a group happy shot or Kirino close up shot) that is there is no S2, S1 can be a stand along anime. But yeah, with all the hype and the sales, it's hard not to think S2 will be on the way. They even actually handled Kirino's dere side pretty well for a change. The only complain I have was that they cut out the scene while Kyosuke was deciding which route they should play.
As for overall impression, I agree with you. Its a good adaption, the real problem here is that they makes the series seem like a companion series to the LN. Too many details got caught that was needed to connect all the plot correctly. But that seems to be the problem for most of the LN based anime anyway. That, and the V3 fiasco. While I can now appreciate the "irony" (
) behinds it. It really wasn't funny when I first watched it. It also creates a potential conflict if there is a S2 as V8 took the queue and mentions that "ImoZora" is being animated. And lastly, the anime Kirino is just not cute (except in episode 3,12 and 15). It was hard to root for him without the LN knowledge. God knows how many times I have to defend her on this forum. But yeah, similar to Yakushi Ryoko anime, this anime gets extra point for LN reader. I'll even give is a 8.5. but if I hadn't read LN and didn't like Kuroneko or Sena it'll just be another slightly above average anime.
Speaking anime, I remember they did release face designs for Saori without the glass. But through out the series, there isn't a scene in which she revealed her face. ( I thought I would find a way to work that in at the beginning)
With that being said, it really made me appreciate what Gosick team has done. Despise some minor issue in the beginning they really have managed to capture the LN perfectly. Anything that they changed only make the Anime version better and flows more smoothly. At same time it also captures and retained the feel of every characters. Oreimo isn't bad in this regard, unfortunately the one miss they had happens to be the lead female....