(L) Hiiro no Kakera (1st & 2nd seasons)

[ookamigirl]

There was some serious trouble brewing.
Tamaki was persistent in her studying, but not with much luck.
Drei's attack was a surprise, but not that unexpected.
So Fiona-sensei showed her true colors too.

[MisaoFan]

Finished watching episode 9 :

Spoiler for Episode 9:

Takuma and Mahiro faces against a giant Logo. In another side, Tamaki studies a lot before she's realized that she happened to be Princess Tamayori (?). While I already know the fact that Fiona is Vier, I was right when it is shown for the first time. Unfortunately, Zwei and Drei steals the third sacred object, causing Tamaki having much more troubles. I've been following and enjoying the show so much that the more it shows more twists the more it becomes very suspensful and mysterious.

[LKK]

Looks like Studio Ghibli is now in the side business of renting out mountain gods.

[ars89]

Anyone know why Drei calls Tamaki Sybil? So Fiona finally reveals her true self, wonder if Shinji knew when he was talking to her. So Tamaki finally figures out that she has to truly awaken. Wonder what Ashiya was going to recommend to do that. Oh no another artifact was taken, Monado looked pissed since they did it without her orders.

[orion]

Originally Posted by ars89

Anyone know why Drei calls Tamaki Sybil? So Fiona finally reveals her true self, wonder if Shinji knew when he was talking to her. So Tamaki finally figures out that she has to truly awaken. Wonder what Ashiya was going to recommend to do that. Oh no another artifact was taken, Monado looked pissed since they did it without her orders.

She prob wants to face a fully powered Sybil and not our current Tamaki. I hope they give us more info on Sybil. She was prob a kickass in her day.

Edit: It looks like Takumi is going to awaken first.

[ookamigirl]

A private meeting on the rooftop was interesting.
Well, it was about time they make a plan for their next move.
Looks like they'll be on the defensive more than ever.
It's nice they still have fun despite the gloomy events from before.
Bath time was my official fav part of the episode ^^

[MisaoFan]

Finished watching episode 10 :

Spoiler for Episode 10:

A fun, lighthearted episode. Tamaki and her harem are taking a break. Yuuichi and Shinji are analyzing the artefacts, Mahiro had a dream of going to America and Tamaki starts to grow as likeable character and understands what she do herself and her harem. Tamaki's blushing at her harem taking a bath makes me laugh and she's so embarassed ! However, Ashiya is showing his evil side. Hope that the show will gets more character development and revealed twists !

[DezoPenguin]

Bath time was frickin' hilarious, particular when Tamaki comes face-to-face with everyone (I'm actually kind of sorry they pulled back to show that they all had towels on; it'd have been even funnier if Tamaki had gotten the full view. Even though we all know we're on the Takuma route, it'd have been cute to see her reaction to how her harem...measures up.). And the post-credits seen with Sixth Guy (I can never remember his name other than it starts with R) was hilarious rather than uncomfortable, too.

I just wish there was enough time for the series to actually come through with some explanations for all the generally interesting questions:

1. What is the Onikirimaru anyway?
2. Why won't Baba-sama ever tell Tamaki anything of importance or give her any useful help whatsoever, given that if Tamaki fails something apparently world-destroying will get loose?
3. What is "Logos"?
4. Why does Logos want Onikirimaru, and is it different or the same as why Monado (Aria) does?
5. What is Drei's individual agenda?
6. What does the Ministry of Health want out of all this?
7. Why are the Inukai called "monsters" by some?
8. Who is Sixth Guy and what's his connection to everything else?

[ars89]

So the group is living together now. Lol at the bath scene, Mitsuru's reaction was best. So Shinji going off on his own again,

[Master_Yoma]

Oh Tamaki she took a good 30sec before she screamed even thew she walked in on them

[Om Nerabdator]

Originally Posted by DezoPenguin

2. Why won't Baba-sama ever tell Tamaki anything of importance or give her any useful help whatsoever, given that if Tamaki fails something apparently world-destroying will get loose?

this is what i want to know! shouldnt she of been better off with the granny when she was growing up to train and get use to her powers.
Why just leave her alone as seals keep getting taken down easily, Train the girl already!!!

[MUAHAHAHAHAHA]

I haven't watched this episode yet. I normally watch the 360p version. Should I make an exception for this episode, and watch the 1080p for the eye candy?

Edit: This episode's post credit is the best to date.

[LKK]

Does anyone know what the title translates to? I've been wondering.

[Dr. Casey]

Hiiro no Kakera roughly translates to 'Scarlet Fragment.' If you're talking about the name for episode 10, as near as I can figure it translates to 'Sorrow of the Forbidden Angels.'

[LKK]

Originally Posted by Dr. Casey

Hiiro no Kakera roughly translates to 'Scarlet Fragment.' If you're talking about the name for episode 10, as near as I can figure it translates to 'Sorrow of the Forbidden Angels.'

Oops. I should have been more specific. I was asking about the series title. Thanks for the translation of that plus of the episode title.

Scarlet Fragment, eh? I wonder what that means for series. (No answers or hints from the game players, please. I'm just wondering aloud. )

[ookamigirl]

Looks like Tamaki finally started seeing she's surrounded by boys.
It's like she's got her own little harem of beautiful guys.
Even her school friends started to notice that much.
They're still searching through those old books for clues *sigh*

[Bern-san]

Man I'm getting tired of Tamaki repeating the same things over and over, we know you still aren't Tamayori-hime and that you want to be soon to protect them!

Highlight of the episode: Takuma's jealousy over Mahiro-senpai! And that he has an oni inside of him, not that I'm surprised since Otomate loves oni-bishonen in their games

Where's Kutani Ryou? He's only made short appearance and that's it (and that bath scene after the credits...)

Monado doesn't seem happy with her current situation, will she ally with Tamaki to fight Drei?
Unless I read it wrong, they said that someone was leaking information so is that Shinji's doing?

Bishonen Drei (Tamaki and Monado's reaction is priceless):http://www.zerochan.net/1080345

[MisaoFan]

Finished watching episode 11 :

Spoiler for Episode 11:

It was indeed the best episode for me. First part is straightforward comedy until two revelations where made : the first fact was Ashiya can control onmyodo and the second fact was Takuma has a Oni (Japanese demon) sealed inside him and he's the cause of everything. Tamaki finally realized Takuma's true intentions but I keep questioning myself whether Tamaki is Princess Tamayori or not, but I do enjoy the twists nonetheless. I'll cross my fingers on the next episode (the bonus that has chestnut cake sounds delicious ! ).

[LKK]

Did anyone else get the feeling that Mahiro wasn't really sleeping during Tamaki and Takuma's conversation? I bet he heard the whole thing and was just trying to assure the two that their private conversation will remain private.

Our little blonde villain leader is beginning to realize that she doesn't have the full confidence of her higher-ups like she thought she had. I wonder if she'll shift sides and work with Tamaki with some sort of mutual enemies treaty?

[MUAHAHAHAHAHA]

Yeah, I have that feeling as well that Mahiro wasn't really sleeping, cause the way he stared before the credits.

It will be an interesting twist if Blondie works with Tamaki.

I agree with Bern-san, where's Ryou? Lol, poor guy needs to make more appearance.