(L+CR) Gatchaman Crowds

[Tyabann]

Originally Posted by Soliloquy

This show also had that familiar look and design of the background or the character, I just remembered Paiman reminds me of the character designed by Takashi Murakami.

Yeah, there's definitely a superflat aesthetic going on here.

[Kazu-kun]

Kind of a calm-before-the-storm episode. Next weak shit gets real though.

Also they finally revealed what the "Crowds" stands for.

[Kanon]

The episode did a nice job showcasing the influence of Galax. It's a very helpful, convenient, but also scary social network. If this fell into the wrong hands...

[FlareKnight]

Things definitely look ready to get serious next week. Joe facing off against this weirdo could be dangerous. Likely the source of the Crowd power those Galax users have. Though does that mean 100 users have some sort of special power? That could certainly turn into a mess. Makes me wonder though why this person is going around causing all this trouble. Randomly getting people hurt or framed for crimes.

Somehow I doubt the majority of Galax users are as level-headed about it as Hajime. Certainly she can understand not to blindly follow the net, but how about the rest of the people out there? Will have to see how things go with Galax. Certainly can do a lot of good, but in the wrong hands could cause unimaginable trouble. Also setting up for future troubles since more people are trusting it and willing to disregard authority figures.

Kind of wonder with the whole milk incident why Hajime herself didn't cause the distraction. If reputation doesn't matter to her at all why couldn't she cause the trouble? I don't think grabbing the keys was something only she could do after all.

[Kazu-kun]

Originally Posted by FlareKnight

Kind of wonder with the whole milk incident why Hajime herself didn't cause the distraction. If reputation doesn't matter to her at all why couldn't she cause the trouble? I don't think grabbing the keys was something only she could do after all.

Well, she could have done it herself but that would have only achieved one goal. By asking Sugane to do it she also helps him loosen up a bit.

[FlareKnight]

Originally Posted by Kazu-kun

Well, she could have done it herself but that would have only achieved one goal. By asking Sugane to do it she also helps him loosen up a bit.

Haha I guess hitting multiple goals in one incident isn't a bad motivation either . I did feel bad for the guy though. Would have been tough to be in his shoes there. Loosening him up is probably a good idea, just maybe not too much.

[dark998]

It keeps getting better and better. No battles this time but next week will take care of that, in addition to showing a new G-suit. And of course, the reveal about those "Crowds" Rui didn't want to use.

And Utsutsu can talk! Looks like she only opens up to OD for now but hey, better than nothing.

[kuromitsu]

It's kind of ironic that while Hajime tells Sugane to be careful with the internet, she doesn't seem to heed her own advice, and jumps into action without thinking just because X told her so. Of course it was a "better safe than sorry" kind of situation, and the information proved to be correct, but what if it wasn't? Or what if there was malicious intent behind it? It seems like Rui genuinely wants to improve people's life, but you know what always happens when you rely too much on technology and AIs... Also, I can't exactly blame the older teacher who hesitated to allow the announcement. I know he was meant to represent the kind of people Rui talked about later, and in any case it is better to be safe than sorry, but really, imagine if people burst into action over every unconfirmed ~BREAKING NEWS!!1!~ they see on Facebook. The idea behind GALAX is a good one, but people seem to rely too much on it. Like in episode 2, when Jou's friend said there was no need to call the ambulance. Come on, Jou's friend, those people fell off some rather steep stairs! Random passers-by knowing first aid =/= actual doctors and medical equipment.

Anyway, the "battle for the announcement" was probably the most unnecessarily over-the-top sequence I've seen lately. XD Not that it's a bad thing, mind, but I think it was hilariously epic, with the pumping action music and everyone running around. (I can't wait for the soundtrack to be released, it'll make awesome bgm for running.)

Also, I liked how it wasn't Hajime but Jou and OD who did most of the thinking at the beginning of the episode. I wonder what role MESS will play in the story, since it seems they're not the real enemy. Perhaps they're connected to Berg Katze? (<- am I the only one who is reminded of Him from Powerpuff Girls? ) Apropos, I hope we'll see some action from both Berg Katze and Jou in the next episode.

[Kazu-kun]

Originally Posted by kuromitsu

It's kind of ironic that while Hajime tells Sugane to be careful with the internet, she doesn't seem to heed her own advice, and jumps into action without thinking just because X told her so.

Not a chance. Hajime doesn't do things without thinking. She probably weighed the pros and cons in her head and decided that in this particular case the best choice was to take actions even if it ended up being a hoax.

[Haak]

The focus on GALAX was very good. That's exactly the kind of the thing that drew me into the show to begin with, and I hope there's a lot more focus on it in the future.

If only these characters weren't completely unbearable. The crossdresser is only one that seems interesting to me.

[kuromitsu]

Originally Posted by Kazu-kun

Not a chance. Hajime doesn't do things without thinking. She probably weighed the pros and cons in her head and decided that in this particular case the best choice was to take actions even if it ended up being a hoax.

Then it wasn't without thinking - as I also said it was a better safe than sorry situation. The point I was trying to make is that people rely too much on what is basically an anonymous source of unconfirmed information. Some characters pointed out that X is trustworthy, and as we saw it is, but only so far. I'm having flashbacks to all the sci-fi I've seen/read where the AI went bad.

Originally Posted by Haak

If only these characters weren't completely unbearable. The crossdresser is only one that seems interesting to me.

I like all characters so far (well, I'm neutral about Utsutsu), but I wish OD (or rather, his seiyuu) would tone it down a little. He seems like an interesting character but they're going overboard with the stereotypical "okama speech."

[Kazu-kun]

Originally Posted by kuromitsu

as I also said it was a better safe than sorry situation.

In this particular situation, yeah. I think that's the point. It's okay to rely on this tool, but you gotta be aware of the dangers and decide the best course of action in a case by case basis.

Originally Posted by kuromitsu

I'm having flashbacks to all the sci-fi I've seen/read where the AI went bad.

You know, when they introduced the AI here (X-chan? lol) the first thing I thought was "the AI's going rogue, right?" But now I think the real problem is the 100 dudes that Rui selected as elite Galax users: the Hundreds. These guys tasted the power of Crowds and now they want more of it, and Katse seems keen on letting them have it. That situation is way too fishy.

[kuromitsu]

Originally Posted by Kazu-kun

In this particular situation, yeah. I think that's the point. It's okay to rely on this tool, but you gotta be aware of the dangers and decide the best course of action in a case by case basis.

Sure, but what you're dealing with is basically unconfirmed information that could come from anywhere. Sure, we can decide that X is trustworthy because it (she?) hasn't failed us so far, but we, the users, don't know what X really is or where is the info coming from. As many people said in this thread, GALAX is a good idea but imagine it in the wrong hands, or even just misguided hands, really.

Originally Posted by Kazu-kun

You know, when they introduced the AI here (X-chan? lol) the first thing I thought was "the AI's going rogue, right?" But now I think the real problem is the 100 dudes that Rui selected as elite Galax users: the Hundreds. These guys tasted the power of Crowds and now they want more of it, and Katse seems keen on letting them have it. That situation is way too fishy.

Yes, that will likely spawn a conflict... (I wonder what that power is.) I wouldn't entirely forget about the AI, though, or the GALAX system in general. We'll see!

[Kazu-kun]

Originally Posted by kuromitsu

Sure, but what you're dealing with is basically unconfirmed information that could come from anywhere. Sure, we can decide that X is trustworthy because it (she?) hasn't failed us so far, but we, the users, don't know what X really is or where is the info coming from.

Sure, X is an unconfirmed source and so on. What changes, in a case by case basis, is the situation. Sometimes, depending on the situation, is okay to follow X because, even if wrong, the outcome might not be so bad.

Ultimately, the fact that X is an unconfirmed source won't change. But Hajime isn't saying "the Internet can be untrustworthy, so don't use it"; she's saying "the Internet can be untrustworthy, so think and decide by yourself when and how to use it." (or at least that's my interpretation )

[Polarpew]

every good system can be messed up in the wrong hands, which is why nothing ever works out in anime or irl. There's always just going to be people who just cant get along and screws it up for everyone

[wandering-dreamer]

I remember there was some talk a few pages back on what was being sung in the OP and that no one could make heads or tails of it; this might be old news to some by now but I found a translated OP and that cleared things up a bit

Also, just realize that Rui is also wearing the same school uniform the rest of the gang has under his jacket, wonder if he'll pop up there later on.

[prototype_sky]

Why didn't they just simply put up a warning sign
by unpluging the machine now all the drinks besides the milk can go bad

[Kazu-kun]

Originally Posted by prototype_sky

Why didn't they just simply put up a warning sign

Where's the fun in that?

[jeroz]

Speaking of the OP, I was shocked to see that it's a male vocalist

[creb]

This show has potential to be the one new show this season with a deep plot, but man.

I can not get over the damn spots in everyone's hair. I have no idea why, but it aggravates me to no end. :/

Also, despite the very easy to make reflex about the air content in Hajime's brain, I think she's a little deeper than just another "blonde". Even in the opening minutes of episode 3, she showed remarkable restraint in not taking over the conversation, and it can sometimes be hard to remember that despite the many tropes that would say otherwise, it is possible to be bubbling with optimism without being a complete ditz.

Ganax continues to be an intriguing take on social media networks, and it also appears to be a much more central part of the plot than I had thought.

I am, however, fatigued with the amount of male characters I've been watching recently who seem to want nothing more than to dress up as girls. I know Japan has all sorts of pent up sexual things going on in that country, but this cross-dressing feels like it's come to a storm recently.