AMG Season 2 General Episode Discussion (Episodes 17 - 22 [End])

[Catgirls]

Hey everyone.

We've noticed lately that this forum has slowed down a bit in viewership, and some of the Episode threads are rather quiet. While many of us still watch and love this series, the discussion has waned enough that we feel a weekly thread dedicated to each episode is unnecessary. This thread will serve as a discussion point for Episodes 17 to the End of the series (24 or 26?).

All the other episodes, 1 - 16, already have their own threads and discussion for those episodes can continue on in their respective thread.

Thread Guidelines

• No telling or asking for RAWs.
• Try to keep manga spoilers out of the anime thread. If you need to in reply to someone with a reference to the manga, either PM them or use Spoiler tags (see example below).
• Discuss your expectations of the episode if not aired.
• Be polite to your fellow forum members.
• Try to keep the discussion on topic and future episode spoilers out of the thread whenever possible.

Also remember that all the other series of AMG are licensed (first TV series, OVA, Movie, Mini-Goddess, and the manga) so no discussion about earlier fansubs or groups. Please use the Report button if you see any unmarked spoilers or other problems.

How to use Spoiler Tags

Spoiler tags are easy.

[spoiler=Megami and Keiichi]Are sister and brother.... What, you already knew!!![/spoiler]

...will get you this...

Spoiler for Megami and Keiichi:

Are sister and brother.... What, you already knew!!!

[Vicequaizer]

Saw episode 17...

Spoiler:

Hild, why the heck does her voice sound so familiar...Sara Takashima, the name sounds familiar too.
Anyway, too bad this was the end of Urd's Goddess/Demon swapping dual-personality...I kinda liked them both.
But with this arc over, if they ever do the Peorth/Velspar arc, I wonder how they are going to fix it?

And next episode...already the pot episode (+ anime original seducing Belldandy)?
Man they really are jumping all over...tho if that means more Urd/Hild, good for me.

[Kleo Scanti]

Spoiler:

I'd say episode 17 was nice, though I'd like to see the original version animated. But Hild - Hild was great! The real Daimokaicho, incredibly scary and incredibly sweet at the same time. Also the art was pretty good. I have a small comparison with manga in my LJ, if someone is interested, the link is in my signature.

[Keiichi_chan]

I kept thinking that the voice sounded familiar too...hmm...

[Muir Woods]

Saw episode 17.

Spoiler for Comments on episode 17:

Hild, now there's someone worthy of the title "demon". Despite her dainty demeanor, it does not hide nor diminish her seasoned and strong malevolence that Marller is so lacking. Marller was basically cowering the whole episode. Heh heh, hiding behind K1. Cute. While I figured it was inevitable that they would return Urd to normal, but I was hoping Urd would stay divided for a few episodes to take advantage of its comedic opportunities. Oh well. Anyways, here's a GIF of a reflective Urd with her hair blowing in the wind:

[aikming]

maybe it'll be better to have a thread dedicated to the the anime rather than each episode.

[greatfire]

Regarding Episode 17 mysterious voice actress:

Spoiler:

Hild is voiced by Takashima Gara (not Sara), who already voiced her in one game (remember, we are talking about japanese voice acting: an original voice must be kept if it is possible).
Her most recent "popular" role is Kisaki Eri, Mouri Ran's mother in Detective Conan among a few others.

[Keiichi_chan]

ahhh.. thanx for the info greatfire!

[aikming]

Wow... fanservice in episode 18... from episode 17 preview

[Vicequaizer]

Originally Posted by greatfire

Regarding Episode 17 mysterious voice actress:

Spoiler:

Hild is voiced by Takashima Gara (not Sara), who already voiced her in one game (remember, we are talking about japanese voice acting: an original voice must be kept if it is possible).
Her most recent "popular" role is Kisaki Eri, Mouri Ran's mother in Detective Conan among a few others.

Ah, THATS why it sounded so familiar!
I recently watched an episode of Conan that had her in it...ah, no wonder...mystery solved, case closed!

PS she has one of the WTF kanji for her name, especially for a female.

[Vicequaizer]

Episode 18...

Spoiler:

Kid Hild debut!
Marller...I'm really, really starting to feel sorry for you *tears*...good luck as the convinience store manager.
But the more and more I'm watching this, considering the way this series is going, I'm assuming that the final big arc is the Angel Eater arc.
I mean, Lind is there, Peorth appeared, and Hild is there...with the way the show is going toward the Heaven/Hell relation episodes, it just makes sense that way and will explain why Hild appeared so early.

Next episode: Ninja Masters!

[Keiichi_chan]

Spoiler for Manga:

I've been saying i think the final arc is gonna be the Angel Eater one for along time. But people seem to be leaning toward the Queen Sayoko arc, which I doubt will be the season closer.

[aikming]

So you are speculating cool mint and spear mint arc since they are essential to the angel eater arc.

So far cool mint and spear mint didnt appear in the ED theme. But i would like to have that arc. Also keiichi parents arc will definitely be there.

[Muir Woods]

Saw episode 18.

Spoiler for Comments on episode 18:

This episode was pretty funny. Urd breaks the reality to Marller that has been agonizingly obvious: she has no talent as a demon. Ouch. Which leads me to ask, how the heck did a person like Marller get to be a first class demon? A demon that works at a convenience store and cries nonetheless? But that's okay Marller, you're still the most endearing demon I know. And I wonder what was the thing that Megumi thinks is the cutest? It was never explicitly shown what it is. Hmm...

[kagato3]

I have been hopeing they would run the welsper Arc this season as it is to me one of the most intersting arcs explaining how heaven and hell basicly are able to co exist with out open warfare between the 2, but I don't see it happening since hild's intro in the manga was because of what happen in that arc.

[Souten no Seigyoku]

The reason for the slowdown in discussion and viewership, is the subs are 4eps behind. So its impossible for english speakers to discuss current episodes. I came to see the spoilers for episodes I havent seen yet.

Seems like the series has gotten really interesting since I stopped watching. Bell tells K1 she loves him, Skuld gets her angel (is that right?), Evil Miss Urd, and there's a kiss coming up (so i hear). I assume its the long awaited Bell x K1 kiss?
Interesting indeed. Especially if Im right about the Bell x K1 kiss.

[Muir Woods]

Originally Posted by Souten no Seigyoku

The reason for the slowdown in discussion and viewership, is the subs are 4eps behind. So its impossible for english speakers to discuss current episodes. I came to see the spoilers for episodes I havent seen yet.

You know, I have this very strong suspicion that I'm the only guy who's watching the anime this diligently that haven't read the manga. All these manga spoilers and expectations are just making me go . It's a strange feeling of being left out, but not that I'm denouncing it or saying to stop it. Continue manga discussions as you guys wish. Oh well, the only thing I can do is just give my thoughts as a manga virgin on the episodes. And I just saw episode 19.

Spoiler for Comments on episode 19:

When mini-ninjamasters strike K1&Belldandy&Co. Another Marller's scheme to trouble K1&Goddess company, but of course as expected it fails in the end as the three miceketeers are converted one by one to the good side. K1 says "it feels just like in a manga" when he and Belldandy accidentally touch each other's hand. Heh heh, your words are truer than you think K1. So, are Kodama, Hikari, and Senrigan going to be a permanent part of the cast now? Although I think their usefulness and appearence will only be occasional at best. And it's going to be harder for Belldandy to protect K1 now that her goddess license is suspended for breaking the limiter thingy. Well at least there's still Urd and Skuld.

[aikming]

Originally Posted by Muir Woods

You know, I have this very strong suspicion that I'm the only guy who's watching the anime this diligently that haven't read the manga. All these manga spoilers and expectations are just making me go . It's a strange feeling of being left out, but not that I'm denouncing it or saying to stop it. Continue manga discussions as you guys wish. Oh well, the only thing I can do is just give my thoughts as a manga virgin on the episodes. And I just saw episode 19.

Spoiler for Comments on episode 19:

When mini-ninjamasters strike K1&Belldandy&Co. Another Marller's scheme to trouble K1&Goddess company, but of course as expected it fails in the end as the three miceketeers are converted one by one to the good side. K1 says "it feels just like in a manga" when he and Belldandy accidentally touch each other's hand. Heh heh, your words are truer than you think K1. So, are Kodama, Hikari, and Senrigan going to be a permanent part of the cast now? Although I think their usefulness and appearence will only be occasional at best. And it's going to be harder for Belldandy to protect K1 now that her goddess license is suspended for breaking the limiter thingy. Well at least there's still Urd and Skuld.

Spoiler:

Dont worry too much, AMG anime deviate a lot from manga, though the core story is the same. For example episode 19 was taken from volume 8 and episode 20 should be from volume 18. Instead of forgetting to renew her license in volume 18, the anime depicts that Belldandy broke the seal and was suspend and then they continue with the story in volume 18.

If you cross-reference the anime & manga, it's quite messy. But they have done a decent job linking the anime episode their own way, rather than sticking to the story line as setup in the manga.

[Keiichi_chan]

You know, I have this very strong suspicion that I'm the only guy who's watching the anime this diligently that haven't read the manga. All these manga spoilers and expectations are just making me go . It's a strange feeling of being left out, but not that I'm denouncing it or saying to stop it. Continue manga discussions as you guys wish. Oh well, the only thing I can do is just give my thoughts as a manga virgin on the episodes. And I just saw episode 19.

Don't worry you aren't the only one like that. The people that are anime watchers only just comment less because the subs are so slow sometimes. Most people commenting on the raws are english-only speakers who only know what's going on because they've read the manga.

[Keiichi_chan]

Episode 20 was really cute and sweet..it had the feeling I felt lacking from the season openers that I felt they were going for.
Next ep, is an anime original..this could be a big hit or a total miss..no idea how it's gonna work out. The final four episodes could be an anime-original closing arc for the series (if they decide not to OKAY a third season).