2018-04-13, 05:24 | Link #41 |
Maddo Scientisto
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A mix of both. We still don't have a clear feel for it but with exoskeletons I think human arm strength matters little - technique determines whether the blows hit, and technology how hard they hit. So it's Yuri's skill that allowed him to get that blow in, and his exoskeleton's power that made it so devastating. Exoskeletons may also put limits on reaction times and such, and can be more or less comfortable (pretty sure Yuri's cyborg arms just fit him like his own limbs would) but technique is probably all human (unless limited amounts of decentralised control/processing can be handled by an internal AI to enhance reaction speed, like it happens to octopi's arms).
I also got a feeling that Yuri might not be much more free than Joe is. His scene with the owner lady was... disturbing. She almost seems to treat him as a slave, as if his body was an investment. I wonder if those arms are cyborg prosthetics (surely looks like it, he never takes them off) and if that's so, if he had lost his original arms already when he put them on, or if he had his arms cut in order to replace them, just so he can become a living showcase for the corporation's technology. If it's the latter... damn, that's harsh, and I have to wonder if he had a say or a chance at all with the procedure, or if he was desperate for some reason and had to accept it.
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2018-04-13, 13:14 | Link #42 |
Kana Hanazawa ♥
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The fight was pretty nice. Joe losing was fully expected, but he did pretty well all things considered.
I was glad Nanbu finally stopped being a dick and decided to trust Joe and gamble everything on him. He really came through for him this time. We'll see what he's truly worth as a coach soon enough. As everybody else have said, it's both. As proof, just look at how easily he evaded Joe's blows with his footwork alone at the beginning of the match. This is something that has nothing to do with technology.
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Also, my vote is on 1. yes those are prosthetics, 2. he had his real arms cut off because 3. he wanted to be the best that bad. At least this would be my ideal scenario, considering Joe's position and his conflict with Yuuri. |
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2018-04-14, 01:09 | Link #48 | |
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2018-04-17, 14:06 | Link #52 |
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The OP single was just released (digitally, anyway?) and damn damn damn, even if the actual show sucked, this song would make up for it. It oozes old-school cool. Like, I would use it as an insert song in a movie about bousouzoku or something.
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2018-04-19, 14:58 | Link #53 |
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Join Date: Nov 2012
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Finally a good victory for Modern Joe. So far, Modern Joe seems more likable than the Ashita Joe. Must be because of how earlier he got into boxing (in contrast to the one who got into prison before doing it). Also, because of the fact the writers only have 13 episodes. The kids are an obvious tributes to the Ashita kids but I understand we didn't have a CrossCounter because there was no place to execute and that the techonology would take advantage regardless.
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The chapter was a swing but a hit, children in this kind anime are always corny but still was executed as good they could, did sachiko father was a megaloboxer or related to that? that explain his knowledge. |
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2018-04-20, 12:25 | Link #56 |
Kana Hanazawa ♥
Join Date: Jun 2007
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Looks like the kid will be the one handling the gear as he seems extremely knowledgeable. Only problem is money to buy or build a new one, and the lack of time.
I thought it was pretty dark that these kids were stealing to buy themselves what was essentially drugs. You don't see that in many anime.
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2018-04-20, 19:12 | Link #57 |
Me, An Intellectual
Join Date: Apr 2009
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Some of the scene transitions and shots felt a bit wonky but otherwise it was another solid episode. Looks like they solved the gear problem, though they'll need to repair it first.
... Oh my God, I didn't even see it that way. Can't unsee...
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