2018-02-20, 19:29 | Link #221 |
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I thought it was a pretty good episode, my favorite scenes were Yuzuki looking pretty dead when the ship began to really rock and the water scenes, though like Random Wanderer said going outside was extremely dangerous. I’m shocked they didn’t get washed away. In fact I believe all ships (not boats, although maybe they also have to have ones as well) are required to have sealable doors, hatches and the like in case of situations like these, for the safety of those on board, and of course they are forbidden from being opened during said situations.
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2018-02-21, 02:03 | Link #222 |
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The pacing of this show is starting to give me the same vibe I got at this point with Made in Abyss. That is to say, they're clearly not going to make it to the end at the rate they're going, and they're really planning to reach some kind of natural stopping point to set up a second season. Or maybe that's just my wishful thinking.
As for the episode itself... I totally feel for those poor girls. The first time I went sailing across the Santa Barbara Channel, I barfed the whole way back. And that was just to Anacapa, which is the closest of our islands. Several trips later, I've learned how to make it across by standing up at the front of the boat, where I can see the waves coming. I still can't handle being inside. So no Antarctica for me. |
2018-02-21, 13:10 | Link #223 | |
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It shouldn't take that many episodes for them to reach Antarctica, and it's not like they need to spent that many episodes on Antarctica itself. There's still about 5 episodes left with which to tell whatever story they need, and so far all indications is that the main plot thread regarding Shirase will come to a head within the next couple of episodes. I really doubt this is the type of story that is amenable to a second season, nor needs more than 13 episodes to tell.
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2018-02-21, 14:02 | Link #224 |
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Oh sure, they could wrap it all up in the remaining episodes. Like I said, it's just a vibe I'm getting, which admittedly could be influenced by wishful thinking.
The pacing just feels wrong for a show with this few episodes remaining. It's this close to the end, and they spend an entire episode on barfing? It's not something I would do, unless I was reasonably sure I had another season to work with. |
2018-02-21, 17:46 | Link #225 | |
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You don't even have to go to sea for that sort of accident, seems every year someone gets washed off some sea front in the UK during high storms when a big wave scoops them up. A lot of the show gets the realism right - especially in this episode putting forward just how serious their seasickness could get - so it's a shame they dropped the ball there. Still a really good show, though. |
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2018-02-21, 18:29 | Link #226 |
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Another amazing episode. They're turning into zombies due to too much seasickness. And why would open the door during that kind of weather? Looks like suicide if done in reality. Rescue would be impossible if anyone got washed off.
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2018-02-22, 04:03 | Link #227 | |
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So far, each episode has felt meaningful in showing the full extent of what the journey to Antarctica entails, showing only just enough of what they need to in order to portray that. I'm thus rather confident in their ability to wrap up the story they want to tell in the remaining 5 episodes, considering that they're already close to their destination. I imagine that they'll only really put Antarctica itself into focus in 2-3 episodes, which is just enough to see the place without being overly long. Also, 26 episodes for a premise like this might be pushing it too much from the show's pacing, since that'd involve stretching out the story way too much for what they're trying to tell and devolve into the kind of pointless filler you're fearing.
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2018-02-25, 19:33 | Link #229 |
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Why I carried a sandwich to the South Pole
BBC Radio interview with teen polar explorer Jade Hameister, as she describes her experience cross-country skiing to the South Pole. Showa Station wouldn't be quite this rough, but it still gives you an idea of what high school girls might experience in Antarctica. |
2018-02-25, 21:05 | Link #230 |
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That's such a shitty practice. It might seem innocuous in a scene like this, but when writers get used to this shit things can get much worse. Honestly, I would appreciate if they didn't do it at all. A story should make sense without needing the audience to complete the script in their heads.
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2018-02-27, 10:03 | Link #233 |
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Wow I love the characterization and storytelling in this show.
It really makes me understand Shirase better and it's also about time they arrrived! Love the part where Shirase and her friends landing on the ice of Antarctica at the same time. Time for some real exploring! Can't wait to see what they'll discover. The background story is really well told imo.
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2018-02-27, 12:00 | Link #234 |
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So Shirase herself doesn’t understand how she feels about the events- that’s actually very realistic and I personally like that they did that, managed to avoid throwing her into either ends (hatred or forgiveness).
Another great episode with beautiful characterization though that was one hell of a cliffhanger, a last second message from Takako before she died or is she somehow still alive (unlikely, but hey it adds to the mystery). |
2018-02-27, 14:11 | Link #235 | |
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Also, damn onion ninjas are out in force again, brb...
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2018-02-27, 15:32 | Link #237 |
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Shirase's feeling regarding what happened make sense. On an intelluctual level she knows that the Captain isn't to blame for what happened, but emotions aren't only always that clear cut.
Everyone collectively screaming "In your face" was a great way to kick off the start of their time in Antarctica.
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2018-02-27, 19:37 | Link #238 |
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Perhaps the best episode yet; so full of emotions. I also thought the scene where Shirase admitted that she didn't know how she feels was quite realistic.
At first I thought Shirase was crying when they were going to descend the ladder, but no, she was defiant!
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Mmmm. It felt weird. I guess it could be interpreted as a nationalistic argument, but then again, it also makes sense that the scientific community might have felt a bit annoyed at that, considering how unrelated to war matters it was. It's not like giving Japan a larger access would have allowed it to build a lethal army of penguins .
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