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Master_Yoma · 2013-03-08, 22:08

Himawari and Wakaba they just seem like sisters

Triple_R · 2013-03-08, 23:29

Very nice episode for Wakaba and Himawari. With this episode, VRO has done a really good job fleshing these two characters out, and giving them nice, well-rounded personalities.

Himawari as the techy nerd that just happens to have a beautiful model-esque appearance continues to be a superb character concept. This episode is one of the freshest-feeling anime episodes I've watched in a very long time, and the uniqueness of Himawari's overall character is a big part of the reason why. A school beauty that would rather tour factories than tour shopping malls, and would rather talk to scientists than talk to top fashion model professionals - What a very neat and amusing character concept.

The Alone battle was decent. It made for a good action-y adrenaline rush to cap off what was an otherwise excellent slice of life-esque anime episode. VRO handles this particular blend very well.

xizro345 · 2013-03-09, 07:18

New episode preview up:

http://www.vividred.net/next/10.html

Spoiler for Episode 10 title:

MisaoFan · 2013-03-09, 09:36

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Originally Posted by xizro345

New episode preview up:

http://www.vividred.net/next/10.html

Spoiler for Episode 10 title:

Spoiler for Discussion of Episode 10 Preview:

Kanon · 2013-03-09, 10:45

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Originally Posted by xizro345

New episode preview up:

http://www.vividred.net/next/10.html

Spoiler for Episode 10 title:

Spoiler:

~~mangatron~~ · 2013-03-09, 14:16

That was a very fun ep. From the get-go, I have been pushing Himawari's and Wakaba's friendship, and they have an entire ep for it

Himawari was so cute here. That's exactly the kind of face I make when I'm at my computer looking at pitures of my waifu's

I got a major problem with that first date I mean shopping trip.

WHERE'S HER GLORIOUS ZZZZZZZZZETTAI RYOUIKI StOCKINGS?!?!??

I was betrayed of the perfect stitched image

Akane's continually infecting me with her eheeheehee

she's been doing it a lot more recently.

Himawari: "are you an idiot?"

Akane: eheeheehee

mangatron: "Akane, I like you! Please marry me!"in a few years.

Akane: eheeheehee

You know what, I bet she'll go 'eheeheehee' at least once in the bath next ep. She has to, if she doesn't I'll... no longer ban my lolitron nickname

So the entire first half of the ep was devoid of butt shots. None I say! Until...

WAKABUTT!!!!

When Himawari called Wakaba an idiot, I thought she'd called her Bakaba

Another gripe though, that was a model shoot on the beach, WHY DIDN'T THEY DO A SWIMSUIT EDITION?!? A GIRL ON THE WARM SANDY BEACHES MUSY BE IN A SWIMSUIT OR ELSE ACK *mangatron is secret techniqu'ed by Wakaba*

I'm continually pissed at that crow though, you can't blame Rei-chan for not reaching that de-orbiting Alone considering he's thousands of feet above Earth

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That image of Himawari with glasses is the best

megane HimaHima

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Originally Posted by xizro345

New episode preview up:

http://www.vividred.net/next/10.html

Spoiler for Episode 10 title:

Rei has taken the most showers so far in this series

I wonder what kind of shampoo she uses

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The poor girl needs to be comforted.

By me, of course. That girl needs to vent sometimes, and as the premier M here, I'm just what she needs

Dextro · 2013-03-09, 14:58

Himawari X Wakaba - OTP! Nuff' said.

I'm really close to joining the denial club. Those girls are just too "grown up" at all the right places to be middle schoolers.

komaruze · 2013-03-09, 15:48

Wakaba and Himawari make a nice pairing.

Apart from that, boring episode.

xizro345 · 2013-03-09, 16:35

The director supposedly apologized for the dips in quality of episode 9 on his blog. Well not really that direct, but I assume he's referring about it.

http://vanishingpoint.air-nifty.com/...post-0ecc.html

Cytrus · 2013-03-09, 16:40

And now we have the director apologizing on his blog for "any and all irregularities in the picture quality of ep. 9". Seems like I wasn't the only one to notice the time-frozen crowds and other odd stuff in the episode.

http://vanishingpoint.air-nifty.com/...post-0ecc.html

I hope that won't be a recurring problem...

Edit: So yeah, xizro345 beats me to it.

~~mangatron~~ · 2013-03-09, 23:01

Well at least they know. Blurays will save it, I guess. But how did they miss it? Himawari's zettai legs were so obvious.... let me guess, they were too focused on Wakabutt, right?

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Himawari X Wakaba - OTP! Nuff' said.

I'm really close to joining the denial club. Those girls are just too "grown up" at all the right places to be middle schoolers.

Yeah! Join the Denial Club!

as acting governor, I will continue my campaign proving these girls are legal!!

Leading the way is more casual clothes Wakabutt!

Look at those hot pants desperately trying to contain her cute butt!

That's not yuri! It's.... just... it was raining in episode 09, ja, so like... Himawari's just checking Wakaba's temperature!

The following images are destructive to your mind, I must red tag them:

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THEY ARE LEGAL

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That.... that concludes my report! *runs*

RX-78GP04G Gerbera · 2013-03-09, 23:03

Dun worry, mangatron! You will forever have my support in your beliefs that they are most definitely legal! No matter what anyone says!

lol

Shimapan · 2013-03-09, 23:37

It was good to see Himawari have her day in the sun

If this continues, then Himawari and Wakaba will soon be able to do an "union" in a certain other way

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Yay, Rei in the shower! Anyone thinks that we'll see her nipples in the BD version?

HandofFate · 2013-03-10, 00:24

damn, episode 9 was building my hopes up, but no dice.

Was sure that after the social link level up between Yellow+Green, that they would combine. Especially when ViviBlue got in trouble, but no. Just a regular tag-team combo to win the day.

A Sword&Shield ViviPurple would make sense two with the two combining.

FlavoryFantasy · 2013-03-10, 00:31

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Originally Posted by mangatron

Yeah! Join the Denial Club!

as acting governor, I will continue my campaign proving these girls are legal!!

Leading the way is more casual clothes Wakabutt!

Images

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I wonder how things would have went if that happened in the episode.

This episode was a lot more enjoyable than I'd have imagined. Near the end I started to hope they'd dock but then remembered last ep on what Dr. Isshiki said...damn him what a flaw in the Vivid System. They should dock with whoever they choose!

I liked Himawari quite a bit, but after this episode man I like her even more. I kind of actually want to see an episode of her exploring factories and showing Wakaba everything. Now there's other characters from other series with similar interests of the sort (can't think of any names at the moment...). Though I don't remember feeling as touched by their enthusiasm for it as much as I was by Himawari this episode.

Can't wait for next ep!

PS megane Himawari =

Random Wanderer · 2013-03-10, 00:31

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Originally Posted by Shimapan

Yay, Rei in the shower! Anyone thinks that we'll see her nipples in the BD version?

Meh. That which is hinted at but left unseen has more appeal than that which is blatantly revealed. The words of Shiroyasha are not quite perfect for this situation, but still should get the idea across: "True art requires your imagination for the unknown. It demands you seek out the mysterious. The best art is that which exists within the universe within yourself. The contents of a maiden's skirt are no different. When you can see, all you're left with are vulgar panties, but if you can't see a thing it's art!"

We don't need to see Rei's breasts uncensored, for their greatest appeal lies not in having them outright before us, but in having their fullness concealed just out of sight.

Chiaki_chan · 2013-03-10, 02:08

Hima x Saegusa too cute, I loved this episode

Midonin · 2013-03-10, 09:42

VROOM 09 - AR Apps Are Worth a Fortune

This episode was pretty good for a lot of things, especially Himawari and Wakaba's relationship (though her room may not have changed much in its upkeep, at least she's not permanently in the dark now), but what I got out of it was a lot of the culture of this universe. That there are mascots based on the Engine is a not uncommon thing in Japan, though it gave me memories of Fuuto-kun from Kamen Rider W. They never did have a Dopant based on him. Though the Engine is really closer to Enetron... anyway. The idea that Himawari has a sizable amount of money just from writing an app for a smartphone or something also ties this world to our modern day pretty well, and once again shows the culture. What kind of app did she write anyway? Something practical, or something fun? For Himawari, those two seem to be the same thing. Stock footage they may be, but seeing the transform sequences and the Vivid forms being used without much fanfare does make this feel like a magical girl show, like a superhero show, and in another world, this could've easily gone on for a long time with several episodes like this one. But there's a time and a place for that kind of story, and 12 episodes is fine, too.

My only minor complaint remains that I wish the simulcast was a little faster. I always feel like I'm late.

seiftis · 2013-03-10, 12:08

i'm not sure why.... I started hyped with the series when it was announced, but as it went on... I just can't get on with it.

HandofFate · 2013-03-10, 20:24

too bad aoi is so lame, because ViviBlue's transformation sequence is actually pretty graceful. Especially when she opens her eyes.

2013-03-08, 22:08	Link #1501
Master_Yoma Nekokota Festival Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Lost in the Fairy Forest	Himawari and Wakaba they just seem like sisters __________________

2013-03-08, 23:29	Link #1502
Triple_R Senior Member Author Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Newfoundland, Canada Age: 42	Very nice episode for Wakaba and Himawari. With this episode, VRO has done a really good job fleshing these two characters out, and giving them nice, well-rounded personalities. Himawari as the techy nerd that just happens to have a beautiful model-esque appearance continues to be a superb character concept. This episode is one of the freshest-feeling anime episodes I've watched in a very long time, and the uniqueness of Himawari's overall character is a big part of the reason why. A school beauty that would rather tour factories than tour shopping malls, and would rather talk to scientists than talk to top fashion model professionals - What a very neat and amusing character concept. The Alone battle was decent. It made for a good action-y adrenaline rush to cap off what was an otherwise excellent slice of life-esque anime episode. VRO handles this particular blend very well. __________________

2013-03-09, 07:18	Link #1503
xizro345 King's Justice Join Date: Apr 2004	New episode preview up: http://www.vividred.net/next/10.html Spoiler for Episode 10 title: 光と影と - Light and Shadow

2013-03-09, 14:58	Link #1507
Dextro He Without a Title Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The land of tempura	Himawari X Wakaba - OTP! Nuff' said. I'm really close to joining the denial club. Those girls are just too "grown up" at all the right places to be middle schoolers. __________________

2013-03-09, 16:40	Link #1510
Cytrus Unchangingly Hopeless Join Date: Jan 2007	And now we have the director apologizing on his blog for "any and all irregularities in the picture quality of ep. 9". Seems like I wasn't the only one to notice the time-frozen crowds and other odd stuff in the episode. http://vanishingpoint.air-nifty.com/...post-0ecc.html I hope that won't be a recurring problem... Edit: So yeah, xizro345 beats me to it. __________________ Yaranakya - the words behind your anime

2013-03-09, 15:48	Link #1508
komaruze Tanna Japonensis Join Date: Sep 2012	Wakaba and Himawari make a nice pairing. Apart from that, boring episode.

2013-03-09, 16:35	Link #1509
xizro345 King's Justice Join Date: Apr 2004	The director supposedly apologized for the dips in quality of episode 9 on his blog. Well not really that direct, but I assume he's referring about it. http://vanishingpoint.air-nifty.com/...post-0ecc.html

2013-03-09, 23:03	Link #1512
RX-78GP04G Gerbera Whoosh! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Albany Age: 38	reply Dun worry, mangatron! You will forever have my support in your beliefs that they are most definitely legal! No matter what anyone says! lol __________________ "I'll show you that a superior mobile suit has its limits when it goes up against a superior pilot!" - Char Aznable, The Red Comet "Come on! I don't feel like losing!" - Johnny Ridden, The Crimson Lightning "Hatred is the root of all war! That's common sense, boy!" - Anavel Gato, The Nightmare of Solomon

2013-03-10, 00:24	Link #1514
HandofFate Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006	damn, episode 9 was building my hopes up, but no dice. Was sure that after the social link level up between Yellow+Green, that they would combine. Especially when ViviBlue got in trouble, but no. Just a regular tag-team combo to win the day. A Sword&Shield ViviPurple would make sense two with the two combining. __________________ ...

2013-03-10, 02:08	Link #1517
Chiaki_chan Kubo GO TO HELL Join Date: May 2012 Location: with Maki-sama Age: 31	Hima x Saegusa too cute, I loved this episode __________________

2013-03-10, 09:42	Link #1518
Midonin Last Engage Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Florida	VROOM 09 - AR Apps Are Worth a Fortune This episode was pretty good for a lot of things, especially Himawari and Wakaba's relationship (though her room may not have changed much in its upkeep, at least she's not permanently in the dark now), but what I got out of it was a lot of the culture of this universe. That there are mascots based on the Engine is a not uncommon thing in Japan, though it gave me memories of Fuuto-kun from Kamen Rider W. They never did have a Dopant based on him. Though the Engine is really closer to Enetron... anyway. The idea that Himawari has a sizable amount of money just from writing an app for a smartphone or something also ties this world to our modern day pretty well, and once again shows the culture. What kind of app did she write anyway? Something practical, or something fun? For Himawari, those two seem to be the same thing. Stock footage they may be, but seeing the transform sequences and the Vivid forms being used without much fanfare does make this feel like a magical girl show, like a superhero show, and in another world, this could've easily gone on for a long time with several episodes like this one. But there's a time and a place for that kind of story, and 12 episodes is fine, too. My only minor complaint remains that I wish the simulcast was a little faster. I always feel like I'm late.

2013-03-10, 12:08	Link #1519
seiftis ~defying fate Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Bodhum	i'm not sure why.... I started hyped with the series when it was announced, but as it went on... I just can't get on with it. __________________ Escaping reality

2013-03-10, 20:24	Link #1520
HandofFate Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006	too bad aoi is so lame, because ViviBlue's transformation sequence is actually pretty graceful. Especially when she opens her eyes. __________________ ...