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Did you miss the arc completely? First of all, the arc which included the fatsinger and poet boy wasn't filler, it explored the back story of Yin. Secondly, who they worked for doesn't make the arc inconclusive, since it had no relevance to the purpose of the arc. (On a side-note, I think I read or seen somewhere that they were from Russian intelligence). Though I agree the the detective and his little side-kick were pretty much useless. For the role of the gangster arc, we see some development not just in a side character, but in Hei as well. Hei, at the conclusion of the arc, views Yin/dolls in a different light. |
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2009-10-18, 22:03 | Link #22 |
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Reasons why to watch the first season:
1. Learn about the Heaven and Hell's Gate and how they are linked and why the walls were built around them. 2. What the meteor core and a little bit about its power (it might give you a little insite on why everone is searching for it in season two.) 3. Learn about what the Tokyo Explotion is, who caused it, and why. (The Tokyo explotion is linked to the second season.) 4. Why Contractors are rational thinkers and how it effects their emotions. (It will give you insite on why Suou's brother used her as a decoy.) 5. Why Hei is special, when he got his powers, and how he got the name "Black Reaper." 6. What are Dolls, what they are for, and how they are created. 7. Who is Bai/if that is brought up. 8. Who that female is at the end of s2 ep 2. 9. Who Mao is and why he is believed (at this point) to be in the squirrel. 10. And it's just too awesome not to watch. And please don't say you don't care about any of that. Let the person read the list for themselves and make the decision if it will be worth watching.
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dear4life, at least up to this point I hardly see S1 holding back S2. Your questions are not really relevant to Suou going on a jurney, and a lot of them like "What the meteor core and a little bit about its power" were not explained in S1. As I recall at most we got some hints, mostly for the convenience of story continuity; unless you know something I don't.
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2009-10-19, 04:45 | Link #24 |
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So everyone should know that you must watch the first season before the second, and you are quite possibly the only person on this planet who thinks that watching the first season before the second is not needed.
End of discussion, because this is the wrong thread for that.
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2009-10-19, 05:04 | Link #26 |
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I know this discussion will go no where at all, so there's really no point if i add any more to it. You'll never admit that the first season should be watched before hand, even though many members here have already stated a number of reasons as to why that path is the right one, though you won't accept that, so there's no point.
& here i am thinking it should be common sense to watch a first season before the second.
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2009-10-19, 05:30 | Link #28 | |
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So just because we watched it when it aired means we have nothing to do with stating that the first season should be watched before the second? Oh please tell me how that makes sense, because from where i'm sitting it doesn't at all.
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2009-10-19, 05:41 | Link #30 |
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As someone said before, you can watch S2 without watching S1, the first episode explains the contractor basics etc., but in order to fully enjoy and appreciate S2, you need to know the characters and the relationship between them, which does not come out of a summary at Season 2. For example, if April had a picture of November in her jacket and she said he was an old friend of hers, you'd get a general idea but lack the depth of it. So it's all about how dramatic S2 can become through the knowledge of S1, thus I suggest that it be watched beforehand.
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2009-10-19, 08:06 | Link #31 |
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I rewatched the first two episodes of the first season.
These 2 eps. are really unmatched quality for me. The drama, intensity, atmosphere, direction and the music really are perfect. God, the insert song with Yamane Mai singing towards the end of episode 2. It's breathtaking. Never reached the same level again unfortunately. Anyways , the question: Is it the same seiyuu from S1 in S2? |
2009-10-19, 16:11 | Link #33 | |
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Yes, the season will focus on Suou. However, comparing the roles of the useless detective of last season and Hei of this season is absurd. While the detective may have been (practically) a useless side character for the last season, Hei is an integral part of this season. The comparison just can't be made. |
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2009-10-19, 16:21 | Link #34 |
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If you enjoyed the first few episodes of Season 2, isn't it generally a good idea to move on to season 1, before resuming season 2? It may not seem necessary, but a lot of characters are returning, and you will miss many allusions to events of the past by skipping season 1.
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In your imaginary little world maybe; as far as I'm concerned its based on hot air, not any fact I trust in or acknowledge, so I don't care what conclusion it implies.
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Most English scholars agree that all English literature is interconnected. Essentially, Literature builds on itself. The themes and morals of today's stories can be traced back to the beginning of time. Shakespeare, for example, alludes many of his works to ancient Greek Myths. From this logic, in order to truly understand works of Shakespeare, one must also be familiar with what he alludes to, in the example give, Greek Myths. With Darker than Black, this becomes a lot more visible, because they are a lot closer in proximity. |
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2009-10-19, 22:41 | Link #38 | |
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We are only in the 2nd episode of the season. We can't infer that nothing in this season will allude to something that has been built up in season 1. Honestly, as far as sequels go, it's more likely that something relevant in season 1 is also going to pop itself back into season 2. And the person who was told to be able to skip season 1, would be dumbfounded and lost when it really does happen. You can't claim that season 1 will have no relevance on its sequel before it has finished airing. |
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2009-10-19, 23:56 | Link #39 | |
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Even if the two end up mostly unrelated, it's still the Darker Than Black universe. So if they are unrelated, then congrats you just got two similar stories with interesting characters, action, and mystery. If they are related, you'll appreciate the series as a whole even more. Win win. Anyway, I believe this can turn into a Q&A thread again. Save the debate on the merits of S1 vs S2 for another thread.
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