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leongsh · 2015-12-30, 15:48

Anyone getting withdrawal symptoms this week with no Gintama after that cliffhanger they left us on to have a nice holiday?

EroKing · 2015-12-30, 16:00

BPD Renegade · 2016-01-06, 02:13

Four and a half more hours. With both the anime and the manga on holiday leave, my immune system decided it couldn't work without its weekly dose of Gintama and took a vacation too. Four and a half more hours until I can tempt it to come back so we can merrily watch the new episode.

Now c'mon anime staff! Show us where your budget went last episode! Don't let us down. WHO'S READY FOR THE RETURN OF GINTAMA?!

Chosen_Hero · 2016-01-06, 09:06

Well damn, that was one awesome episode, also hell must have froze over since we finally got the flashbacks we've been waiting for somce the beginning of this series.

Peanutbutter · 2016-01-06, 09:16

That was kind of a disappointing OP from Does. Definitely not on the same level as Donten.

Gintokifan22 · 2016-01-06, 10:14

What an awesome episode. Though, me knowing what happened already in the flashbacks due to reading the Manga at this point kind of makes me wish it had just kept on with the fight but yah know for Anime viewers only

Another freakin week for a new episode, UGH!

Oh, I forgot Zuura knew him longer than Gintoki, crazy right?

Seihai · 2016-01-06, 10:58

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Originally Posted by Peanutbutter

That was kind of a disappointing OP from Does. Definitely not on the same level as Donten.

I personally don't find it too disappointing, but I agree it's not as good as Donten (or even Shura tbh). Still a good song to me anyway. On the other hand the ED is lacking.

Azuma Denton · 2016-01-06, 11:06

Finally a bit story from Gintoki past.
Damn nice episode.

Kanon · 2016-01-06, 11:22

That was the perfect point to end the episode on. Good thing there isn't another two weeks wait, huh?

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Originally Posted by Peanutbutter

That was kind of a disappointing OP from Does. Definitely not on the same level as Donten.

I love the song. It's the visuals that disappointed me, 70% of the OP is made up of recycled animation, and those ink blotches are bad. You can tell they had no more budget for the OP.

Blaat · 2016-01-06, 12:16

This episode looked better than either Gintama movie.

BPD Renegade · 2016-01-06, 13:52

The flashback scenes were good. I kept thinking I was watching a movie, with those horizontal bars up top and on the bottom.

Overall, I think the manga handled the shifting from past to present and vice-versa much better. It was almost seamless in the manga as Sorachi weaved back and forth between the fight and the flashbacks. I was also kind of disappointed that the OP was pretty much all reused images from the PV, last OP, and the earlier episodes. I'm assuming we'll get new visuals once this arc is over though, so I'll give them the benefit of the doubt for now.

EDIT:
Couldn't watch the last bit before (almost late for work

), but now that I have, that ED... So much nostalgia. So many feels.

Not too big a fan of the song, but those images got me. They should have done something slower and more emotional. Like Samurai Heart or something along those lines. It would definitely fit in better...

After watching the ep again, I have less qualms with the transitioning in the second half as well. I suppose my expectations were a bit off since in the manga each strike seemed to be packed with so much more force because of the still frames, while the anime is showing more than one blow between the flashbacks.

chaos_animagic · 2016-01-07, 13:00

Haven't watched yet, just about to.

But this made my day even before I click play.

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Edit: watched,

That's a nice flashback while still showing the present fight.
Talking about who grows stronger then who... and the fun times they had during childhood...

man, this thing is somewhat saddening.

grecefar · 2016-01-07, 15:10

I like the opening.

This was an awesome chapter, at the last attack I just say 'Takasugi won' so epic, but this isn't over yet, just to wait another week

Azuma Denton · 2016-01-07, 21:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kanon

That was the perfect point to end the episode on. Good thing there isn't another two weeks wait, huh?

I love the song. It's the visuals that disappointed me, 70% of the OP is made up of recycled animation, and those ink blotches are bad. You can tell they had no more budget for the OP.

Or they will reveal the real OP animation once the Shogun Assasination arc is over.

BPD Renegade · 2016-01-13, 05:40

Less than one hour to go. Get the tissues ready, guys.

EDIT: Pah, put those tissues away. So much for finding out where the budget went. So many derp faces and questionable directional choices.

Spoiler for ep 305:

Anyway, I'm biased, since I read the manga and I already had an idea of what I wanted from that scene in my head for the past year. I'm curious as to how anime-only viewers took this episode. If you ask me though, it's not as emotional as it could have been.

Bakaizer · 2016-01-13, 08:55

they tend put past stuff midway between battles which kinda ruins the immersion

aren't they suffering from too much blood loss though?

Azuma Denton · 2016-01-13, 09:22

Agreed...
They should have put a break between Takasugi POV and Gintoki POV there.
But then that cliffhanger, damn it...

Kanon · 2016-01-13, 10:36

My only disappointment is how they adapted this scene, or rather, didn't bother too:

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As for the rest, I think it was good. Koyasu and Sugita were godly, especially Koyasu. It's like those two were born for these roles.

AntonKutovoi · 2016-01-13, 13:07

Gintoki vs. Takasugi just officially became my third favorite anime fight of all time, right after after Kenshin vs. Saito and Kenshin vs. Shishio.

Shiroth · 2016-01-13, 13:57

It feels strange to finally understand what happened in the past. Think I was better of not knowing because man, that was so depressing. ;___;

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Originally Posted by Kanon

My only disappointment is how they adapted this scene, or rather, didn't bother too:

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Would have been cool to see this scene animated, but I was pleased with the episode. Music placement and voice acting were top quality.

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Gintokifan22 Gintoki fan Join Date: Apr 2013	What an awesome episode. Though, me knowing what happened already in the flashbacks due to reading the Manga at this point kind of makes me wish it had just kept on with the fight but yah know for Anime viewers only Another freakin week for a new episode, UGH! Oh, I forgot Zuura knew him longer than Gintoki, crazy right? __________________ Fullmetal Alchemest - Ed fan. Inazuma Eleven - Endou fan. Marchen Awakens Romance - Ginta fan. KS Dadesico - Akito fan. Gintama - Gintoki. Yugioh Arc V - Yuya fan. Boruto fan. Lupin fan. Pairings I support : Ed x winry. Ash x Serena. Endou x Natsumi. Ginta x Dorothy fan. Luffy x Hancock. Akito x Yurika fan. Gintoki x Tysuki. Boruto X Sumire.

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BPD Renegade Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: at port, docked	The flashback scenes were good. I kept thinking I was watching a movie, with those horizontal bars up top and on the bottom. Overall, I think the manga handled the shifting from past to present and vice-versa much better. It was almost seamless in the manga as Sorachi weaved back and forth between the fight and the flashbacks. I was also kind of disappointed that the OP was pretty much all reused images from the PV, last OP, and the earlier episodes. I'm assuming we'll get new visuals once this arc is over though, so I'll give them the benefit of the doubt for now. EDIT: Couldn't watch the last bit before (almost late for work ), but now that I have, that ED... So much nostalgia. So many feels. Not too big a fan of the song, but those images got me. They should have done something slower and more emotional. Like Samurai Heart or something along those lines. It would definitely fit in better... After watching the ep again, I have less qualms with the transitioning in the second half as well. I suppose my expectations were a bit off since in the manga each strike seemed to be packed with so much more force because of the still frames, while the anime is showing more than one blow between the flashbacks. Last edited by BPD Renegade; 2016-01-06 at 15:03.

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leongsh Daijoubu! Join Date: May 2004 Location: Malaysia	Anyone getting withdrawal symptoms this week with no Gintama after that cliffhanger they left us on to have a nice holiday?

2016-01-06, 02:13	Link #463
BPD Renegade Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: at port, docked	Four and a half more hours. With both the anime and the manga on holiday leave, my immune system decided it couldn't work without its weekly dose of Gintama and took a vacation too. Four and a half more hours until I can tempt it to come back so we can merrily watch the new episode. Now c'mon anime staff! Show us where your budget went last episode! Don't let us down. WHO'S READY FOR THE RETURN OF GINTAMA?!

2016-01-06, 09:16	Link #465
Peanutbutter Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007	That was kind of a disappointing OP from Does. Definitely not on the same level as Donten.

2016-01-06, 11:06	Link #468
Azuma Denton ~AD~ Join Date: Oct 2006	Finally a bit story from Gintoki past. Damn nice episode.

2016-01-07, 13:00	Link #472
chaos_animagic Senior Member Join Date: May 2009	Haven't watched yet, just about to. But this made my day even before I click play. Images Sorry; dynamic content not loaded. Reload? Edit: watched, That's a nice flashback while still showing the present fight. Talking about who grows stronger then who... and the fun times they had during childhood... man, this thing is somewhat saddening. Last edited by chaos_animagic; 2016-01-07 at 13:36.

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grecefar Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Blue Notes Blues	I like the opening. This was an awesome chapter, at the last attack I just say 'Takasugi won' so epic, but this isn't over yet, just to wait another week

2016-01-13, 05:40	Link #475
BPD Renegade Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: at port, docked	Less than one hour to go. Get the tissues ready, guys. EDIT: Pah, put those tissues away. So much for finding out where the budget went. So many derp faces and questionable directional choices. Spoiler for ep 305: I liked the decision to show the "bonds" and "hatred" scene from Takasugi's POV, but in regards to the beheading... Not so much. If they were going to show two perspectives, they should have put the commercial break between them, like we got in chapters 519 and 520, rather than that awkward break (Edit: Hmm, I've come to appreciate this a bit more after a couple more watches). So pros: The stuff from Takasugi's POV, including the monologue near the end, voice acting, bgm. Cons: derp faces, missed opportunities (that scene where Shouyo breaks the swords was intense in the manga), weird directing at times. At least I can always stare at the beautiful manga volume sitting in my desk. Anyway, I'm biased, since I read the manga and I already had an idea of what I wanted from that scene in my head for the past year. I'm curious as to how anime-only viewers took this episode. If you ask me though, it's not as emotional as it could have been. Last edited by BPD Renegade; 2016-01-13 at 08:07.

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Bakaizer Demon Hunter Join Date: May 2013 Location: Ente Isla	they tend put past stuff midway between battles which kinda ruins the immersion aren't they suffering from too much blood loss though? __________________ Friendship and Rivalry. These two have it

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Azuma Denton ~AD~ Join Date: Oct 2006	Agreed... They should have put a break between Takasugi POV and Gintoki POV there. But then that cliffhanger, damn it...

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Kanon Kana Hanazawa ♥ Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: France Age: 37	My only disappointment is how they adapted this scene, or rather, didn't bother too: Images Sorry; dynamic content not loaded. Reload? As for the rest, I think it was good. Koyasu and Sugita were godly, especially Koyasu. It's like those two were born for these roles. __________________

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AntonKutovoi Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Vladimir, Russia Age: 30	Gintoki vs. Takasugi just officially became my third favorite anime fight of all time, right after after Kenshin vs. Saito and Kenshin vs. Shishio.