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Kirarakim · 2013-05-09, 20:31

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Originally Posted by kuromitsu

I can't help but find Daichi likeable. So what if his demons suck and he can't fight, he'll still be there for his friend no matter what. Hibiki, Daichi and Io make an adorable trio.

Agreed and I don't actually think strength just comes in fighting. Daichi seems like a strong character in other ways. I like Io a lot too.

And I have to admit I dawwed at that hug. I have a weakness for friendship stuff.

Netto Azure · 2013-05-09, 21:03

I still wonder why Daichi isn't using that Demon Auction more to get better demons. This would certainly help him get out of the Butt Monkey phase.

Angelic Cross · 2013-05-09, 21:29

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Originally Posted by Netto Azure

I still wonder why Daichi isn't using that Demon Auction more to get better demons. This would certainly help him get out of the Butt Monkey phase.

He probably ran out of Macca. No cash, no bidding.

Shadow5YA · 2013-05-10, 01:31

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Originally Posted by Netto Azure

I still wonder why Daichi isn't using that Demon Auction more to get better demons. This would certainly help him get out of the Butt Monkey phase.

He did use the auction, like in the episode where Keita got killed.

They just keep making him buy weak ones, like Obariyon.

tsunade666 · 2013-05-10, 05:58

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Originally Posted by Angelic Cross

He probably ran out of Macca. No cash, no bidding.

This remind me that hibiki got tons of cash. Its in millions already.

p-kun · 2013-05-10, 07:36

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Originally Posted by tsunade666

This remind me that hibiki got tons of cash. Its in millions already.

In this anime, macca is probably generated by angst. That's why Hibiki gets so many macca. Speaking of Hibiki, he really grates on me in this episode. Sure his summons are stronger than some other people but it's so arrogant for him to think that he's the only "hero" capable of saving everyone.

GoldenLand · 2013-05-10, 08:01

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Originally Posted by p-kun

Speaking of Hibiki, he really grates on me in this episode. Sure his summons are stronger than some other people but it's so arrogant for him to think that he's the only "hero" capable of saving everyone.

Yeah, right now he really seems the worst character in the series. I hate that the entire basis of his character seems to be him having power, talking about it all the time, and feeling angsty and solely responsible for saving everybody.

Aside from Hibiki in general and some of the dialogue between Ronaldo/Hibiki/Yamato, I liked this episode a lot. The battle scenes looked great, Airi and Jungo were funny, Daichi was really quite heartwarming, and Joe's commentary on events was entertaining.

eiyuu99 · 2013-05-10, 08:05

I guess he's being set up as earlydays spiderman MK II and you know what happens.

jeroz · 2013-05-10, 08:05

still don't like how they made Airi looks too tall. Whenever there's a full body shot of her I just cringed at the legs.

otherwise I'm having a nice time seeing all those Seps being animated. They do feel powerful and threatening in this format

Cytrus · 2013-05-10, 08:27

So I tried hard to ignore this so far, but what are they doing swinging their cell phones around after summoning the demons xD? I have yet to notice any evidence of them inputting any orders mid-fight, and they issue voice orders anyway, so what is that for?

Kirarakim · 2013-05-10, 08:32

I don't see Hibiki as arrogant at all. He has powerful demons and he wants to use them to save everyone. His desire to not let anyone else fight is because he doesn't want anyone to get hurt.

I think Hibiki is wrong to not rely on others (which Daichi and Io point out to him in this episode). That there are people who care about him too and it shouldn't be his burden alone.

But I don't see anything arrogant about Hibiki wanting to protect everyone on his own. It's not like he is wrong about his demons. He is just wrong that is all his responsibility to protect everyone. But it's out of kindness not arrogance that he feels this way.

Although I admit I am probably biased in Hibiki's favor because Kamiya Hiroshi

but I do like him. He's sweet and not overbearing. I don't think he always makes the right decision but he isn't an idiot either. I was happy that he didn't push Io and Daichi away in the latest episode.

Kakkou · 2013-05-10, 08:52

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Originally Posted by kuromitsu

I can't help but find Daichi likeable. So what if his demons suck and he can't fight, he'll still be there for his friend no matter what. Hibiki, Daichi and Io make an adorable trio.

While I haven't played this game, but going by the anime it looks like Daichi is in the same vein as Atsubro Atsurou from the first game, BFF to the protagonist and a real bro through thick and thin

. I love that so I'm really glad to see it here too.

kuromitsu · 2013-05-10, 09:01

Yeah, I don't think Hibiki is arrogant or anything. It's just that he knows he's powerful and he can do what many people can't. (I think this is rather refreshing, at least he's not one of those protagonists who need a pep talk before every fight.) And quite understandably he doesn't want others, especially his friends, to get hurt because of following him into battle.

As for him being powerful, he's the main chara so I'm okay with that. He's supposed to be ~special.

Polarpew · 2013-05-10, 09:58

oh shit Hibiki's got over 3million, he could buy out the entire compendium

Hitenma · 2013-05-10, 22:11

Lol Yamato is tsundere

The rebels are laughable. It seems that they just rebel for the sake of rebel.
Who cares if Yamato has other plan after the Septentrione is defeated? Isn't the priority now is the survival of mankind?
They thought they could do the job better than Yamato, and this episode showed that they are hopeless.

Angelic Cross · 2013-05-10, 22:41

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Originally Posted by Hitenma

Lol
The rebels are laughable. It seems that they just rebel for the sake of rebel.
Who cares if Yamato has other plan after the Septentrione is defeated? Isn't the priority now is the survival of mankind?
They thought they could do the job better than Yamato, and this episode showed that they are hopeless.

Ronaldo's entire plan was, to paraphrase his own words, "Our demons are totally powerful, so we'll surround whatever pops up and win." Expecting these chuckleheads to actually claim victory is a pipe dream.

FlareKnight · 2013-05-11, 01:22

I don't think Hibiki is arrogant, just stupid or slightly suicidal. How many times has this guy come close to getting killed and yet can push forward with the belief that he's got to do it alone? He's not going to save anyone if he keeps throwing himself in the line of fire on these solo runs. Can certainly see where his mindset is coming from, but it's going to get him killed. He certainly doesn't want to see anyone else get killed around him, but could take a moment to consider that others don't want to see him dead either.

Claym0re · 2013-05-11, 02:18

So if you basically ripoff...I mean pay homage to Evangelion, Gantz, Pokemon (or Digimon whatever) thats what you get.

I like some of the aspects of thsi anime but its trying to do so many things at the same time, it feels like a complete mess.

eiyuu99 · 2013-05-11, 02:25

Hibiki needs to trust his allies more. If he wants to go on the offense, get some people to set up defensive abilities so more people can be saved.

Yamato is right in one way that everyone needs to get stronger as the enemies aren't exactly pushovers, like Ronaldo thinks.

Dengar · 2013-05-11, 03:55

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Originally Posted by Claym0re

So if you basically ripoff...I mean pay homage to Evangelion, Gantz, Pokemon (or Digimon whatever) thats what you get.

I like some of the aspects of thsi anime but its trying to do so many things at the same time, it feels like a complete mess.

I... don't think a Megami Tensei needs to ripoff Pokemon.

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Netto Azure → Wandering Bard Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Grancel City, Liberl Kingdom	I still wonder why Daichi isn't using that Demon Auction more to get better demons. This would certainly help him get out of the Butt Monkey phase. __________________ «Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC» PokeCommuninity \| Bulbagarden \| Tumblr \| MAL

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jeroz Art Block Specialist Join Date: Jun 2007	still don't like how they made Airi looks too tall. Whenever there's a full body shot of her I just cringed at the legs. otherwise I'm having a nice time seeing all those Seps being animated. They do feel powerful and threatening in this format __________________ [TAC] Last edited by jeroz; 2013-05-10 at 19:43.

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Cytrus Unchangingly Hopeless Join Date: Jan 2007	So I tried hard to ignore this so far, but what are they doing swinging their cell phones around after summoning the demons xD? I have yet to notice any evidence of them inputting any orders mid-fight, and they issue voice orders anyway, so what is that for? __________________ Yaranakya - the words behind your anime

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Kirarakim Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007	I don't see Hibiki as arrogant at all. He has powerful demons and he wants to use them to save everyone. His desire to not let anyone else fight is because he doesn't want anyone to get hurt. I think Hibiki is wrong to not rely on others (which Daichi and Io point out to him in this episode). That there are people who care about him too and it shouldn't be his burden alone. But I don't see anything arrogant about Hibiki wanting to protect everyone on his own. It's not like he is wrong about his demons. He is just wrong that is all his responsibility to protect everyone. But it's out of kindness not arrogance that he feels this way. Although I admit I am probably biased in Hibiki's favor because Kamiya Hiroshi but I do like him. He's sweet and not overbearing. I don't think he always makes the right decision but he isn't an idiot either. I was happy that he didn't push Io and Daichi away in the latest episode. __________________ Twitter MAL

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Polarpew Bash'a no falor talah Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New York USA Age: 33	oh shit Hibiki's got over 3million, he could buy out the entire compendium __________________ Epicness

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eiyuu99 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008	I guess he's being set up as earlydays spiderman MK II and you know what happens.

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kuromitsu Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004	Yeah, I don't think Hibiki is arrogant or anything. It's just that he knows he's powerful and he can do what many people can't. (I think this is rather refreshing, at least he's not one of those protagonists who need a pep talk before every fight.) And quite understandably he doesn't want others, especially his friends, to get hurt because of following him into battle. As for him being powerful, he's the main chara so I'm okay with that. He's supposed to be ~special.

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Hitenma Behold! We are the Nine! Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Sendai, Japan Age: 38	Lol Yamato is tsundere The rebels are laughable. It seems that they just rebel for the sake of rebel. Who cares if Yamato has other plan after the Septentrione is defeated? Isn't the priority now is the survival of mankind? They thought they could do the job better than Yamato, and this episode showed that they are hopeless.

2013-05-11, 01:22	Link #717
FlareKnight User of the "Fast Draw" Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Canada	I don't think Hibiki is arrogant, just stupid or slightly suicidal. How many times has this guy come close to getting killed and yet can push forward with the belief that he's got to do it alone? He's not going to save anyone if he keeps throwing himself in the line of fire on these solo runs. Can certainly see where his mindset is coming from, but it's going to get him killed. He certainly doesn't want to see anyone else get killed around him, but could take a moment to consider that others don't want to see him dead either. __________________ Anime-Evo

2013-05-11, 02:18	Link #718
Claym0re Member Join Date: May 2013	So if you basically ripoff...I mean pay homage to Evangelion, Gantz, Pokemon (or Digimon whatever) thats what you get. I like some of the aspects of thsi anime but its trying to do so many things at the same time, it feels like a complete mess.

2013-05-11, 02:25	Link #719
eiyuu99 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008	Hibiki needs to trust his allies more. If he wants to go on the offense, get some people to set up defensive abilities so more people can be saved. Yamato is right in one way that everyone needs to get stronger as the enemies aren't exactly pushovers, like Ronaldo thinks.