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View Poll Results: Spice and Wolf II - Episode 12 Rating | |||
Perfect 10 | 83 | 51.23% | |
9 out of 10 : Excellent | 37 | 22.84% | |
8 out of 10 : Very Good | 23 | 14.20% | |
7 out of 10 : Good | 10 | 6.17% | |
6 out of 10 : Average | 7 | 4.32% | |
5 out of 10 : Below Average | 1 | 0.62% | |
4 out of 10 : Poor | 0 | 0% | |
3 out of 10 : Bad | 1 | 0.62% | |
2 out of 10 : Very Bad | 0 | 0% | |
1 out of 10 : Painful | 0 | 0% | |
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2009-09-24, 09:51 | Link #21 | |
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That said, season 2 since the first episode of the season had been exactly about Lawrence and his inability to properly function in deeply social situations, resulting in him getting into trouble that may or may not be worth it in the long run. The plot in essence revolves around what happens because Lawrence is a slow, slow man. Romantically speaking of course. But that's what I like about this season. Sure enough Lawrence is a walking trope of the brick-dense doofus male lead, but what he gets is something many leads of the same type really don't get: really good personal development. Unlike other shows, the male lead is facing real and serious repurcussions as a result of his lackings as compared to other shows with this type of lead, events that are usually too comic or silly to be taken seriously. Here however, no matter how strangely convoluted and unlucky the situations get, they are events forcing the lead to develop and make a choice. That's something I don't tend to see in other shows with a lead like this. One can just consider them a means to an end perhaps, but I can't deny the fact that no matter how silly some of the ideas like the pyrite plot is, it was brought about with such pizzaz that it made me actually care about market economics, a subject I usually tend to abhor (I suck at economic theory). It actually felt serious and critical.
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2009-09-24, 11:50 | Link #26 |
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Join Date: Oct 2008
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Let me sum up for ya.
Spoiler for Summary...I don't want to spoil the fun too much in case you watch it later so I'll keep it brief.:
P.S. Poor Lawrence getting pwned by 2 girls in one episode sucks. Getting scratches on his left cheek everytime in last episode sucks. No Horo transforming to wolf form in this season sucks. So they have to make SS3! |
2009-09-24, 11:58 | Link #27 | |
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Canada
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Kudos to the animators and seiyuu for really bringing this episode to life! It was a suitably good ending for the season. Wonder if season 3 will be about Horo coming to terms with how she feels about Lawrence, now that Lawrence knows how he feels?
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He made her realize the choice she's given him is extremely difficult and painful to him, especially because she's backed him into a corner. He gives her a taste of her own medicine (perhaps unintentionally): it's over because that's what she wanted. Then by going through with the plan he probably made her feel all kinds of awful, just like he felt. Ultimately though, he pulls through. He even accepts Horo's inability to reciprocate; he still loves her too much to let her go, and will carry on "hoping". In the meantime, Horo can't even tell him why she's holding back. She's clearly in love with him, but just can't admit it. Now she has no excuse - she's the one holding their relationship back. She can no longer rely on him as a scapegoat (although notice she still asks him to take responsibility). I wonder what diablo ex machina is holding her back. The fact that she can't be honest about it is a little disconcerting. And the fact that he's willing to carry on under those conditions really is *scary*. |
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2009-09-24, 12:33 | Link #28 |
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Once again, Lawrence gets his ass handed to him and this time it was by a girl...just once I would like to see him GAR
But that said, it was a nice end to the series although this final arc lacked impact and didn't exactly click with me (all that garbage scheming and whatnot). There will definitely be a 3rd season too based on the way they ended things. Methinks Abe won't be coming back.
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2009-09-24, 13:14 | Link #32 |
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Join Date: Oct 2008
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Wow, by the end of that episode Lawrence should've had a broken jaw if not a few missing teeth, the ladies in this series punch hard! (and I was laughing at the end when we see the barmaid directing everyone how to bar up the place while wearing a pot on her head). I thought it was a good season overall but much to short, need more adventures now.
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2009-09-24, 13:17 | Link #33 |
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Join Date: Mar 2009
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I rated this episode a 10/10 for evoking some actual tears in spite of the overall predictability of the end of this arc. Yes, the inevitable "good end" was certain (if for no other reason than the ED sequence really does demand it). I would posit that Lawrence is predictably bold enough by now that there would have been no way to actually dissuade him from coming through with the 'rescue'.
I think Horo's tendency to remain so aloof even after these two seasons of content speaks volumes to her (lack of) experience. It is very doubtful to me at this point that her six hundred years were often spent in the company of other sentient beings, much less humans. Lawrence's own social fumbles and Horo's willingness to be play teasing tsundere role serve as a diversion, but I think through that you can see that she is probably far more inexperienced than she lets on, both romantically and socially in general. Overall, I have to say that this season has been very satisfying. I had low expectations at the start based upon the initial animation quality, but there were rapid marked improvements and then consistently good voice acting and musical score throughout. The only qualm I really have is that the pacing has seemed rather abrupt throughout the second season. It makes me want to take up the light novels and see how differently the story is portrayed there. Definitely looking forward to a third season where the smooth out some of the rough edges in pacing and characterization!
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2009-09-24, 14:23 | Link #34 | |
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Did like the barmaid organizing the defence. Definitely someone that knows how to step up when the situation demands it. Hopefully she'll be all right in regards to that riot.
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2009-09-24, 16:04 | Link #36 |
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Join Date: Aug 2009
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This anime really lives on its story and dialogue, which this last episode didn't forget, but I wish the animations were better drawn out... or maybe that was the crappy quality but I think once when Horo is crying it's like she's vibrating o-o. And that kiss lacked emphasis and emotion after all that build up :\
+ kiss + ending basically confirmed that theres S3... (how many more books are there? and if they do 2 books a season... how many more seasons will there be? o-o) + awesome build-up and story - no uberwolf |
2009-09-24, 19:38 | Link #39 |
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: The pile of heatwave
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Even though the way the trade concluded was a bit confusing and requires me to backtrack a little, I still enjoyed it. It was a nice way to end this season. I like how the bells in the end almost sounded like wedding bells.
I also liked Mazui's notes at the very end. What she said about 2 years ago not knowing a single word of japanese really inspired me and made my day. 10/10 |
2009-09-24, 20:43 | Link #40 |
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: CO, USA
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It was a very satisfying episode. Lawrence finally realized what's most important to him (I think), and I liked how he backed out of something he knew wasn't a good business. I liked the dialogue between Horo and Lawrence before Horo was about to be sold off; the understanding the two had of each other was displayed very well I thought.
Now, another waiting for the next season. I hope its not another 2 years this time around.
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