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Marcus H. · 2012-07-02, 21:00

^ Not just that. There has been words thrown around somewhere that this series will be "Everybody Dies: the Anime Series".

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The tight suits... is just an excuse to show off tight body suits, don't think too much about it, afterall doesn't this series have its roots on a eroge? .

I thought it was much more serious than that. They actually designed a set of decent-looking mecha and the concept of BETAs just to watch the pilots sex it up? I'm checking out the event CG of Alternative and it's not the case. In fact, none of the sex scenes involved the bodysuits! (I'm disappointed. ;_; )

potchip · 2012-07-02, 21:10

Personally I think the tight suits are just a component of the VN. Yes there are supposed background explanations and you can pretend there's a legit reason though personally I'm not looking for a justification so it is fine the way it is! I'm sure the mecha and suits etc all started out as additional elements to lure in more buyers. I don't think most fans of Muv-Luv follow the series solely because of the suits or mecha, they are just bonuses.

Think about it, the whole premise of giant humanoid machines as machines of war (more outrageously, cost effective machines of war) does not fly outside of the mecha genre. You'd think it's better to devote world resources to 're-productive activities' given the population is so depleted (with girls left lolz). So instead, don't even think about it!

creb · 2012-07-02, 21:11

That was a surprisingly good first episode for something based off an eroge. Color me tentatively enthused that there might be an action-oriented show worth watching this season.

Iron Maw · 2012-07-02, 21:15

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Originally Posted by creb

That was a surprisingly good first episode for something based off an eroge. Color me tentatively enthused that there might be an action-oriented show worth watching this season.

So, you're not even looking forward to SAO I take it?

Miraluka · 2012-07-02, 21:28

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Originally Posted by Marcus H.

^ Not just that. There has been words thrown around somewhere that this series will be "Everybody Dies: the Anime Series".

Oi, somehow every prediction that involves someone dying will eventually come true

. Thats not good, the series will lack the suprise factos at the chances of at least some people surviving

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Originally Posted by Marcus H.

I thought it was much more serious than that. They actually designed a set of decent-looking mecha and the concept of BETAs just to watch the pilots sex it up? I'm checking out the event CG of Alternative and it's not the case. In fact, none of the sex scenes involved the bodysuits! (I'm disappointed. ;_; )

Marcus Hentai... Those are mean to bring the visual appeal to the series, to attract more buyers.

Marcus H. · 2012-07-02, 21:29

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Marcus Hentai...

Not hentai, just ecchi.

flack · 2012-07-02, 21:38

Can't stand anymore Aquarion Evol's. Gonna drop this.

Miraluka · 2012-07-02, 21:38

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Originally Posted by Marcus H.

Not hentai, just ecchi.

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Originally Posted by Marcus H.

I thought it was much more serious than that. They actually designed a set of decent-looking mecha and the concept of BETAs just to watch the pilots sex it up? I'm checking out the event CG of Alternative and it's not the case. In fact, none of the sex scenes involved the bodysuits! (I'm disappointed. ;_; )

Seriously?

Silvance · 2012-07-02, 21:48

just finished watching the episode again for the fifth time. I think I'm starting to get used to the opening... I guess that can't be good, huh? I just can't get enough of the launching scene of the Zuikaku... even though something akin to an 8-bit music was playing in the background...

DragoonKain3 · 2012-07-02, 22:12

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Originally Posted by Marcus H.

^ Not just that. There has been words thrown around somewhere that this series will be "Everybody Dies: the Anime Series".

I have no idea about TE, but the original wasn't exactly very chipper, let's put it that way. I don't think TE will be different, considering episode 1's doom and gloom.

FlareKnight · 2012-07-02, 23:19

Well things are looking rather poor for humanity in this one. Certainly makes some sense to not bother with material for the pilot uniforms since they are utterly screwed if hit anyways. The mechs are getting chewed up and don't seem to be doing much damage.

Wasn't sure what to expect, but seems like this series should be pretty solid. Obviously much despair and loss like one girl's boyfriend getting offed.

Things are looking rather bad though. Forget protecting that supply base, they should just try to survive for a minute. Frankly I think that 8 minute life expectancy is exaggerating things.

Episode was a little bouncy in terms of scenes. Start up a rivalry and five minutes later resolve it. I get they want to get to the war asap, but made you wonder what was the point since a lot happened in a hurry.

Polarpew · 2012-07-02, 23:20

yea the Muv Luv series is just about all the main characters dying off in the most gory and gruesome way you can imagine, try not getting to attached too them.

Destined_Fate · 2012-07-02, 23:23

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Originally Posted by Silvance

Ah, yes. There will be. Not going to say the exact number for now due to the restrictions. I hope you don't mind.

No, I'm fine with a male pilot being a main character to. Just as long as it doesn't regulate the girls into lesser roles. Not enough Mecha animes have strong female leads that can dish out the pain too.

grylsyjaeger · 2012-07-02, 23:28

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Originally Posted by Destined_Fate

No, I'm fine with a male pilot being a main character to. Just as long as it doesn't regulate the girls into lesser roles. Not enough Mecha animes have strong female leads that can dish out the pain too.

I highly suggest you play the last half of Muv-Luv Alternative.

Keirei!

Nyat · 2012-07-02, 23:38

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Originally Posted by FlareKnight

Frankly I think that 8 minute life expectancy is exaggerating things.

This isn't a exagerration.

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Originally Posted by Muv-Luv Wikia; info from vn

The average survival time for pilots of these 1st-generation TSFs were 8 minutes, and surviving the "Eight Minutes of Death" has become a rite of passage among modern pilots.

And here we are talking about teens which were rushed into the battle without even completing their training.

It will be good if they last one minute without being shot by the laser class.
I can't wait for the moment when tank class will rape those girls to death.

jose94ji · 2012-07-02, 23:39

Why do we get yuis backstory? I thought the protagonist was going to be a guy.

***relentlessflame*** · 2012-07-02, 23:42

I want to remind everyone that all of the contents of the Muv-Luv series of games are off-topic spoilers for this thread and may not be posted, even behind spoiler tags. I think there are a few limited concepts that may be useful to help basic understanding of the universe (most of which have already been discussed by this point, I think), but specific plot details should not be discussed here. Please go to the game thread for that instead. It is possible to watch this anime with no further knowledge of the Muv-Luv universe, and that will be the assumption of this thread.

(In addition, of course, future events from the source material cannot be discussed either, even behind spoiler tags. This is our usual Spoiler Policy, so please be sure to check it before you risk getting warnings/infractions/bans/etc.)

creb · 2012-07-02, 23:42

If the Corsican Monster is Napoleon, who's England's King?

Destined_Fate · 2012-07-02, 23:50

Didn't Episode 2 already air to a more private audience?

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Originally Posted by grylsyjaeger

I highly suggest you play the last half of Muv-Luv Alternative.

Keirei!

I might try that though I heard Alternative [mod edit: removed].

Nyat · 2012-07-02, 23:56

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If the Corsican Monster is Napoleon, who's England's King?

...

Saber.

2012-07-02, 21:11	Link #383
creb Hiding Under Your Bed Join Date: May 2008	That was a surprisingly good first episode for something based off an eroge. Color me tentatively enthused that there might be an action-oriented show worth watching this season. __________________ http://myanimelist.net/animelist/creb http://myanimelist.net/mangalist/creb It feels like years since they've been updated, btw. Also, cake.

2012-07-02, 23:19	Link #391
FlareKnight User of the "Fast Draw" Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Canada	Well things are looking rather poor for humanity in this one. Certainly makes some sense to not bother with material for the pilot uniforms since they are utterly screwed if hit anyways. The mechs are getting chewed up and don't seem to be doing much damage. Wasn't sure what to expect, but seems like this series should be pretty solid. Obviously much despair and loss like one girl's boyfriend getting offed. Things are looking rather bad though. Forget protecting that supply base, they should just try to survive for a minute. Frankly I think that 8 minute life expectancy is exaggerating things. Episode was a little bouncy in terms of scenes. Start up a rivalry and five minutes later resolve it. I get they want to get to the war asap, but made you wonder what was the point since a lot happened in a hurry. __________________ Anime-Evo

2012-07-02, 23:20	Link #392
Polarpew Bash'a no falor talah Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New York USA Age: 33	yea the Muv Luv series is just about all the main characters dying off in the most gory and gruesome way you can imagine, try not getting to attached too them. __________________ Epicness

2012-07-02, 23:42	Link #397
*relentlessflame* 　 Administrator Join Date: Dec 2003 Age: 41	I want to remind everyone that all of the contents of the Muv-Luv series of games are off-topic spoilers for this thread and may not be posted, even behind spoiler tags. I think there are a few limited concepts that may be useful to help basic understanding of the universe (most of which have already been discussed by this point, I think), but specific plot details should not be discussed here. Please go to the game thread for that instead. It is possible to watch this anime with no further knowledge of the Muv-Luv universe, and that will be the assumption of this thread. (In addition, of course, future events from the source material cannot be discussed either, even behind spoiler tags. This is our usual Spoiler Policy, so please be sure to check it before you risk getting warnings/infractions/bans/etc.) __________________ [...]

2012-07-02, 23:42	Link #398
creb Hiding Under Your Bed Join Date: May 2008	If the Corsican Monster is Napoleon, who's England's King? __________________ http://myanimelist.net/animelist/creb http://myanimelist.net/mangalist/creb It feels like years since they've been updated, btw. Also, cake.

2012-07-02, 21:10	Link #382
potchip Senior Member Join Date: May 2007	Personally I think the tight suits are just a component of the VN. Yes there are supposed background explanations and you can pretend there's a legit reason though personally I'm not looking for a justification so it is fine the way it is! I'm sure the mecha and suits etc all started out as additional elements to lure in more buyers. I don't think most fans of Muv-Luv follow the series solely because of the suits or mecha, they are just bonuses. Think about it, the whole premise of giant humanoid machines as machines of war (more outrageously, cost effective machines of war) does not fly outside of the mecha genre. You'd think it's better to devote world resources to 're-productive activities' given the population is so depleted (with girls left lolz). So instead, don't even think about it!

2012-07-02, 21:38	Link #387
flack Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Canada, BC	Can't stand anymore Aquarion Evol's. Gonna drop this.

2012-07-02, 21:48	Link #389
Silvance Storm Vanguard Graphic Designer Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Type-00	just finished watching the episode again for the fifth time. I think I'm starting to get used to the opening... I guess that can't be good, huh? I just can't get enough of the launching scene of the Zuikaku... even though something akin to an 8-bit music was playing in the background...

2012-07-02, 23:39	Link #396
jose94ji Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2012	Why do we get yuis backstory? I thought the protagonist was going to be a guy.