Shuffle! Memories episode 2 discussion/poll

[xris]

Welcome to the discussion thread for Shuffle! Memories, episode 2.

Be aware that this series will reveal some storylines from the previously aired series Shuffle!

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  KaedeKaedeKaede
  
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Spoiler for title:

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[Arimfe]

Spoiler for H-Man:

was censored out

By itself, this episode is pretty win, if it's Kaede then it's WIN, the good shots were there

Spoiler for screens:

Why is it I keep misunderstanding these shots for something else?

It's because she has a fever. Just that and only that.
It's because she has a fever. Just that and only that.
It's because she has a fever. Just that and only that.
It's because she has a fever. Just that and only that.
It's because she has a fever. Just that and only that.
Baaad me!! BAAAAAADdd ME!!!!!

*is unable to resist when Kaede blushes*


Kaede pulling a Gin from bleach, possible clue of who taught her the Boxcutter Bankai



Bye bye Kaede see you again in 5 weeks

And some shots from Riker's posts:

Originally Posted by Riker

Since the Episode 2 discussion thread isn't made yet, I'll post some sneak preview screenshots here. (because it's a Kaede episode). I'll just post those I think are new footages.

The opening sequence seems to have changed to reflect that it's a Kaede episode.

Spoiler for Uh Oh...:

Spoiler for The KKR won't be pleased with this...:

Spoiler for SHOCKU!:

Episode title:

Spoiler:

Kaede part 1 or Kaede 1st half

From the screenshots this episode seems to be about...

Spoiler:

Flashback of Rin and Kaede's childhood.

Commercial Break~




Then the part where Kaede fell sick and the gang went to help out.

The ending sequence seemed to have changed as well.

Spoiler for Erm, NSFW?:

Spoiler for Nekos:

Originally Posted by Riker

Spoiler for Kaede's OP:

Spoiler for Some more screenshots from the ED:

[KiNA]

That ED shot alone worth the raw I'm downloading

Arimfe .. Must resist temptation to quote the whole post >.< Just so I can see 2 of everything ^^

Kaede

Kaede

KaedeKaedeKaede

[xris]

Please, the fan clubs are bad enough but can we please do without the campaigning in the Episode Discussion threads!

Thread Rules

• No Fanclub campaigning!
  What this means is don't post something like this:
  
  KaedeKaedeKaede
  
  Discuss why you do or don’t like characters without campaigning for your favourite, better still, discuss the story instead
  
  
• No Fanclub politics!
  Do not insult or harass other members for their likes and dislikes. Please remember: anime is fun. Do not take it so seriously that you end up in an argument with another forum member because they express a fondness for a character you loathe. Discussion and good spirited banter is always welcome, but harassing people won’t be tolerated.
  
  
• Have fun, but post intelligently.
  It’s great to have fun, but please try your best to add substance to what you post and make your thoughts interesting for the generation of fans that will follow after you’re long gone and on to watching some other series.

[Riker]

Gee, I don't have much to add because Arimfe quoted my posts. ^^

Oh, oh, I remember now!
I have a major complaint with this episode.

It's absolutely unforgivable!!!

Spoiler:

How dare they not include Ama in the opening!!!

And to quote myself from the general thread:

Originally Posted by Riker

Heh. Incidently I've also just seen the opening (Thanks Omniscient!) and was about to comment on that too.
Guess this answered the old question raised a long time ago.

"Did Kaede's Dad know about what little Kaede is doing to Rin?"

Spoiler:

Spoiler:

So he does know.

But then since he knew, why didn't he explain the truth to Kaede to clear up the misunderstanding?
I mean, afterall, Kaede is already out of hospital.
I dont see why there's a need to continue with the lie to "keep Kaede's will to live".

Big question mark.

?

Also...

Originally Posted by Riker

So it seems the Opening and Ending of episode 2 are Kaede songs.
Guess they'll make different OP and ED for the other girls as well.

This got me wondering, about those new footages they promised, are those restricted to only the new OP and ED (most likely for each girl)? Because I don't see new stuffs from the episodes itself, which is kinda disappointing.


And because KiNA is bugging me for the OP and ED, Omniscient provided download links in his episode 2 blog:
http://randomc.animeblogger.net/2007...e-memories-02/

Thanks Omniscient!



p.s.

Wow, the subs aren't even out and we already have 3 perfect score votes.
Kaede fanboys. :3

/runs


[Edit]

Originally Posted by xris

Please, the fan clubs are bad enough but can we please do without the campaigning in the Episode Discussion threads!

Heh. Yea keep it down, guys. :3

[KiNA]

Originally Posted by xris

Please, the fan clubs are bad enough but can we please do without the campaigning in the Episode Discussion threads!

Sorry Ojisan.. But how exactly my post considered as campaigning?

As most of the forum here know I'm one of the crazy fanboy for Kaede and this happens to be a Kaede ep ...

My post wasnt a campaign post at all.. Just saying I love Kaede so much .. I admit that thats the trademark line I've used before in the voting thread ... >.<

You could prolly slaughter me if I go in the line like Go rate 10 in the poll or something .. But really, I failed to see the connection from my post to campaigning for Kaede

And nbot even 1 line in my post says anything about the other girl >.> .. so no politic either >.<

Edit

Hai Haiz Ojisan -.-

Its kinda hard to discuss considering there's nothing new in the episode itself -.- except for the OP and ED which :lo -- -.-

[Veg]

Spoiler:

And exactly this scene is bothering me since I've watched the raw..
If he tries to prevent Kaede from going into 'berserker mode' on Rin, why the hell does she vanish in a blink of a second in the recap? I've hoped for some content relating that scene. Well, other than that, the episode was so-so. Only was worth a download for Kaede ^_^

~Veg

[Riker]

Originally Posted by Veg

Spoiler:

And exactly this scene is bothering me since I've watched the raw..
If he tries to prevent Kaede from going into 'berserker mode' on Rin, why the hell does she vanish in a blink of a second in the recap? I've hoped for some content relating that scene. Well, other than that, the episode was so-so. Only was worth a download for Kaede ^_^

~Veg

Spoiler:

It might be as I feared.

That the new footages are only from the OP and ED but the episodes themselves use the same old scenes.


So much for "Director's cut". :x

[npal]

You can't actually believe everything Navel says. Last time they said it's going to be "innovative" and instead the last arc stuck to the game TOO much, while the previous arc was new but they didn't handle it as they should.

So, I kind of believe that what you fear is true

Not that it will stop certain groups of people from buying it, which is apparently what Navel bets on.

[Klover]

Also...
This got me wondering, about those new footages they promised, are those restricted to only the new OP and ED (most likely for each girl)? Because I don't see new stuffs from the episodes itself, which is kinda disappointing.


And because KiNA is bugging me for the OP and ED, Omniscient provided download links in his episode 2 blog:

Great.This is my very first time to hear Kaede sing an OP and ED.I am so touch until i cry(hmm...currently cry for unknowm reason).Can't wait for the nest Kaede's storyline.But one point is ,Shuffle Memories is just like Shuffle cut and paste plus some more CV speaking a few word at the back of the story.That's all.A bit dissappointing.

[Riker]

^ Did you forget the [quote] [/quote] tag?

[Vexx]

Not clinched yet, but pretty much confirming they're just processing expired milk .... really, really, unfortunate and disrespectful to these entertaining characters.... <shakes head>

[npal]

Well, at least I got nice new Kaede screenshots Not a total waste

[Riker]

I was rewatching Kaede's Opening when this came to my mind.

These new openings are likely the closest to what we can get to a Rin X <insert girl's name> ending. Because if you think about it, Kaede's OP can be interpreted as a super condensed form of Kaede's path in the game. I think someone commented in an anime blog that...

Spoiler for Game spoiler, kinda:

this scene:



...is actually the last scene of Kaede's path.
I didn't play the game so I'm not sure if it's the final scene, but I do know it's derived from the game CG.

However this is just my speculation based on one OP.
I'll have to wait and see if the other girls' OP follow the same trend.

[npal]

Yes that's true, I think it was posted at one time in the image thread or in the KKK thread. I totally sure it was posted somewhere in the Shuffle forum.

[Xellos-_^]

Originally Posted by Vexx

Not clinched yet, but pretty much confirming they're just processing expired milk .... really, really, unfortunate and disrespectful to these entertaining characters.... <shakes head>

I am still holding out hope that the last ep will have new animations.

[Deathkillz]

ep2...oh my this is kinda disappointing >.< clearly about 90% (if not more) milked footage

but at least lets look at the bright side...rin got cutter owned again

still it doesnt nothing for me besides looking at the kaede godess ~ i still think that shes too soft being pushed aside by the others poor kaede ~

[CrowKenobi]

I watched the raw (I'll save my vote for the sub) and I thought that there was new animation 'cause I don't remember too much of Kaede and Rin's childhood being shown previously. I did like the opening song and Gotou Yuuko's upbeat singing really sold it for me.

Were we watching the animated version of "Shuffle! House" for the ending credits?



btw, Riker, you mean this pic?

[SoldierOfDarkness]

Originally Posted by Riker

I was rewatching Kaede's Opening when this came to my mind.

These new openings are likely the closest to what we can get to a Rin X <insert girl's name> ending. Because if you think about it, Kaede's OP can be interpreted as a super condensed form of Kaede's path in the game. I think someone commented in an anime blog that...

Spoiler for Game spoiler, kinda:

this scene:



...is actually the last scene of Kaede's path.
I didn't play the game so I'm not sure if it's the final scene, but I do know it's derived from the game CG.

However this is just my speculation based on one OP.
I'll have to wait and see if the other girls' OP follow the same trend.

Yes it is actually.

I recognized that picture when they showed it and was surprised they animated it, especially several scenes from the game. The picture is the final scene in Shuffle! if you choose Kaede.

Seems a tad silly if it's all for the openings only.

[Cyz]

Screenshots of episode 2 courtesy of Random Curiosity. LOOK AT IT AT YOUR OWN RISK!!!. But for those who watched the original Shuffle!, I'm sure it won't come as a surprise but better safe than sorry no?

Note: Random Curiosity is experiencing some problems so expect to see the "Service Unavailable" message at some time...but keep refreshing it. It'll show it eventually

Spoiler:

A Kaede centered episode Well, all of those mentioned didn't came to me in surprise since I saw the original version