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Zippicus · 2009-04-18, 16:47

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Getting attacked by creepy dolls has got to suck. Give me the giant enemy you can see coming any day

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Unless it's a giant creepy doll enemy

wandering-dreamer · 2009-04-18, 16:54

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Unless it's a giant creepy doll enemy

Creepy dolls in general are creepy and to be avoided. C'mon, I thought that everyone knew that if the dolls start laughing you're in a B grade horror movie that won't even get good reviews.
Anyway, I liked how they showed more of the Abyss here than in the manga, they certainly had the time (the anime seems to be going at a leisurely pace right now), but I thought it was over-dramatic to have Oz and Alice eaten. That just felt silly to me.

FlareKnight · 2009-04-18, 17:05

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Unless it's a giant creepy doll enemy

Nah, I think they lose the creepy factor when they become giants. Then they are just in the same category of any giant thing that is about to destroy you

. At least that's how I rank them.

orion · 2009-04-18, 17:05

Didn't Alice also get her arms chopped off?

Shiroth · 2009-04-18, 17:18

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Didn't Alice also get her arms chopped off?

Pretty certain that part wasn't in the manga, though all we heard were cut noises --- doesn't mean her arms where chopped off.

FlareKnight · 2009-04-18, 17:36

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Originally Posted by Shiroth

Pretty certain that part wasn't in the manga, though all we heard were cut noises --- doesn't mean her arms where chopped off.

I'm not sure about both arms, but pretty sure she lost at least one. It was really quick in the episode. You could spot what looked like an arm as it hit the water.

Zippicus · 2009-04-18, 17:54

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I'm not sure about both arms, but pretty sure she lost at least one. It was really quick in the episode. You could spot what looked like an arm as it hit the water.

Yeah I tried to pause it a few times to make sure, it was super hard to tell. It was the same color as her outfit though.

orion · 2009-04-18, 19:13

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I'm not sure about both arms, but pretty sure she lost at least one. It was really quick in the episode. You could spot what looked like an arm as it hit the water.

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Yeah I tried to pause it a few times to make sure, it was super hard to tell. It was the same color as her outfit though.

I kept thinking "Ewww, that's an arm that fell into the water". Her arms were extended then we heard 1 slash sound and saw something disappear in the reflection. 2nd slash sound and something red hit the water. At 17:05 we didn't see her arms anymore. No arms at 18:00 either.

And then I thought "Wow, that was pretty violent and she's still conscious after having a double amputation. Alice had a GAR moment."

wandering-dreamer · 2009-04-18, 19:28

Well, I just checked and the manga and I don't think that Alice lost an arm (it looked like her arms were wrapped up in that sticky stuff), although I was wrong and she did get swallowed in the original, things looks different when you're skimming through manga vs having to sit down and watch at a set pace...
Speaking of watching, another reason that I miss having the OP and ED in the subs, that cuts out the preview as well and I like not having to do extra work to find it.

orion · 2009-04-18, 19:37

They could have deviated from the manga. A body part did hit the water. There would be no reason for the scream and the red thing hitting the water otherwise considering the arc that monster made with its blade.

wandering-dreamer · 2009-04-18, 19:45

Yeah, I was just saying that I didn't think it was in the original, and I was wondering how much longer it was going to take Oz to make the contract with her honestly when I was watching. Wasn't paying attention to what was and wasn't hitting the water, like I said, it was hard to tell since I thought her arms were wrapped up and that would explain how she was being held up. Of course anime doesn't always follow the laws of physics, and I also blame the art there. I can't tell if it's how the art itself is such a dark color or if I'm just watching a low quality sub but I've found it a little hard to make out details in this show. I was actually going to ask if I was the only one who thought that Alice's coat looked a little off...

orion · 2009-04-18, 19:51

I have a morbid curiosty when this level of violence shows up and the question of amputation crops up as I just wasn't expecting it. I was also following the reflection in the water for that scene.

I started paying close attention after seeing the blood splattered on her face when she tried to save Oz from Mad Baby the first time. Blood isn't red in the Abyss so I was particularily vigilant.

I really liked this episode.

wandering-dreamer · 2009-04-18, 19:59

Oh and a silly question that has really been bothering me, where in the world do the chains come out of? I don't mean "chain" as in "Alice is a chain" I mean as in the chains she uses to fight. Seriously, it's like they just pop out of her back, well, I suppose she could be hiding some stuff under her coat...

Raiga · 2009-04-18, 20:11

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Oh and a silly question that has really been bothering me, where in the world do the chains come out of? I don't mean "chain" as in "Alice is a chain" I mean as in the chains she uses to fight. Seriously, it's like they just pop out of her back, well, I suppose she could be hiding some stuff under her coat...

Hammerspace.

Fweakin · 2009-04-18, 21:01

Ep 3 has definitely left me wanting more. As a non-manga reader, I felt the first episode was pretty poor, and wasn't a great hook. Episode 2 amped up the interest a little with the introduction of Alice, but the 3rd was great. Creepy, funny, and touching.

My favourite of the season this year -- here's to hoping they keep it up.

EoT · 2009-04-18, 21:11

Episode 3 was thoroughly enjoyable.

Looking forward to the next episode

Guardian Enzo · 2009-04-18, 22:28

Another very solid episode - good creepy atmosphere and nice advancement of the plot. I'm still not quite sure which direction any of these characters is going to go, including Oz, so that makes for an interesting anticipation factor.

Falkor · 2009-04-18, 23:58

haven't had time to post some comments, despite the fact this is the show I'm looking forward the most every week (shame on me, really).

better animation would have added a lot more points to the visual experience (hint: second episode and the fight scene); but I don't really mind as long as they keep the focus on the story, the characters, and the dark/creepy aspects, which is, I believe, the selling points of the show, and they have done a fairly good job in this regard so far.

I actually like the 1 chapter/1 episode pacing; they are not leaving anything out, which is good I think. Hopefully we will get to the good parts very soon (me is looking forward to the next episode), since the first volume wasn't particularly my favorite.

I can't really say that I'm liking the performance of the new seiyuu cast (still prefer the Drama CD, though), but they seem to be getting the hang of it. Next episode should be very interesting with all the main characters on-screen.

As far as the third episode concerns, I wished they did some of the changes the Drama CD did with respect to the manga/script. I would have love to see Alice scream more (the moment she was being slashed)---it would have been a good appetizer of her dere-dere moments. Actually, I really wanted to see it... I mean, I was expecting to see it.

forgot to say this: I'm loving the music of this show. Kajiura's music is indeed making Pandora Hearts a very enjoyable/entertaining experience. I wonder when they are going to play the music from the trailer; so far, my favorite tracks have to be the music box and the one they played on the background for the conversation between Alice and Oz (episode 3, somewhere around the middle, I think).

what else... what else...

Alice, please step on me! (I can't believe I'm saying this)

serenade_beta · 2009-04-19, 02:45

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Alice, please step on me! (I can't believe I'm saying this)

Oi, oi, I'm first! (///>_<///)

FlareKnight · 2009-04-19, 03:05

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Oi, oi, I'm first! (///>_<///)

No surprise there is a line building up for that

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2009-04-18, 17:05	Link #384
orion Waiting for more taiyuki! Join Date: Jan 2004	Didn't Alice also get her arms chopped off? __________________

2009-04-18, 19:37	Link #390
orion Waiting for more taiyuki! Join Date: Jan 2004	They could have deviated from the manga. A body part did hit the water. There would be no reason for the scream and the red thing hitting the water otherwise considering the arc that monster made with its blade. __________________

2009-04-18, 19:51	Link #392
orion Waiting for more taiyuki! Join Date: Jan 2004	I have a morbid curiosty when this level of violence shows up and the question of amputation crops up as I just wasn't expecting it. I was also following the reflection in the water for that scene. I started paying close attention after seeing the blood splattered on her face when she tried to save Oz from Mad Baby the first time. Blood isn't red in the Abyss so I was particularily vigilant. I really liked this episode. __________________

2009-04-18, 19:28	Link #389
wandering-dreamer reads too much Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: you know that's a great question.....	Well, I just checked and the manga and I don't think that Alice lost an arm (it looked like her arms were wrapped up in that sticky stuff), although I was wrong and she did get swallowed in the original, things looks different when you're skimming through manga vs having to sit down and watch at a set pace... Speaking of watching, another reason that I miss having the OP and ED in the subs, that cuts out the preview as well and I like not having to do extra work to find it.

2009-04-18, 19:45	Link #391
wandering-dreamer reads too much Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: you know that's a great question.....	Yeah, I was just saying that I didn't think it was in the original, and I was wondering how much longer it was going to take Oz to make the contract with her honestly when I was watching. Wasn't paying attention to what was and wasn't hitting the water, like I said, it was hard to tell since I thought her arms were wrapped up and that would explain how she was being held up. Of course anime doesn't always follow the laws of physics, and I also blame the art there. I can't tell if it's how the art itself is such a dark color or if I'm just watching a low quality sub but I've found it a little hard to make out details in this show. I was actually going to ask if I was the only one who thought that Alice's coat looked a little off...

2009-04-18, 19:59	Link #393
wandering-dreamer reads too much Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: you know that's a great question.....	Oh and a silly question that has really been bothering me, where in the world do the chains come out of? I don't mean "chain" as in "Alice is a chain" I mean as in the chains she uses to fight. Seriously, it's like they just pop out of her back, well, I suppose she could be hiding some stuff under her coat...

2009-04-18, 21:01	Link #395
Fweakin Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Australia Age: 38	Ep 3 has definitely left me wanting more. As a non-manga reader, I felt the first episode was pretty poor, and wasn't a great hook. Episode 2 amped up the interest a little with the introduction of Alice, but the 3rd was great. Creepy, funny, and touching. My favourite of the season this year -- here's to hoping they keep it up.

2009-04-18, 21:11	Link #396
EoT ~~ Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Australia, Sydney Age: 34	Episode 3 was thoroughly enjoyable. Looking forward to the next episode

2009-04-18, 23:58	Link #398
Falkor Senior Member Join Date: May 2007	haven't had time to post some comments, despite the fact this is the show I'm looking forward the most every week (shame on me, really). better animation would have added a lot more points to the visual experience (hint: second episode and the fight scene); but I don't really mind as long as they keep the focus on the story, the characters, and the dark/creepy aspects, which is, I believe, the selling points of the show, and they have done a fairly good job in this regard so far. I actually like the 1 chapter/1 episode pacing; they are not leaving anything out, which is good I think. Hopefully we will get to the good parts very soon (me is looking forward to the next episode), since the first volume wasn't particularly my favorite. I can't really say that I'm liking the performance of the new seiyuu cast (still prefer the Drama CD, though), but they seem to be getting the hang of it. Next episode should be very interesting with all the main characters on-screen. As far as the third episode concerns, I wished they did some of the changes the Drama CD did with respect to the manga/script. I would have love to see Alice scream more (the moment she was being slashed)---it would have been a good appetizer of her dere-dere moments. Actually, I really wanted to see it... I mean, I was expecting to see it. forgot to say this: I'm loving the music of this show. Kajiura's music is indeed making Pandora Hearts a very enjoyable/entertaining experience. I wonder when they are going to play the music from the trailer; so far, my favorite tracks have to be the music box and the one they played on the background for the conversation between Alice and Oz (episode 3, somewhere around the middle, I think). what else... what else... Alice, please step on me! (I can't believe I'm saying this)