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MCAL · 2014-08-24, 14:11

As expected Bulat died. I like the fact that this anime will kill off protagonists, I just wish I cared about them too and that they happened later. It didn't help that it felt like Bulat had less of a back-story than Sheele.

Other than that, I legitimately couldn't get into this episode. Had a curiously detached feel to me. I do feel interested in Esdeath though, since we've been just enough glances into her character to interest me.

FlareKnight · 2014-08-24, 14:35

RIP Bulat, you were a good guy to the very end.

I do wonder if the show is just making these big kills early to create that sense of unease for every fight and we actually won't lose many characters once it gets deeper into the source material.

Either way it was a great show by Bulat. He just overcame so much throughout that fight and fell to something that really just about anyone would have fallen to. Hard to do much about that attack without getting injured to some degree.

Wasn't sure if Tatsumi was actually going to get a teigu or be the rare type that actually becomes strong enough to fight them without one. Probably a good move though. That armor still allows him to fight head on and has room for major improvement. Still going to be weird for a while seeing Tatsumi in that armor and not Bulat.

Not quite as sad as Sheele's death maybe because the surprise factor wasn't as much there, but still a good episode.

~~crunchytaco~~ · 2014-08-24, 15:23

The build up is different from the Manga. It's going by too fast.

However, I still felt sad for Bulat like I did in the Manga, most likely because I carried my impression over.

Well, next episode we get to see the MOE side of the moon finally.

hamazura · 2014-08-24, 15:32

braht death is underwhelming even in manga imo
he is awesome but just a plot device for tatsumi's incursio

~~crunchytaco~~ · 2014-08-24, 15:34

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Originally Posted by hamazura

braht death is underwhelming even in manga imo
he is awesome but just a plot device for tatsumi's incursio

That's because you're heartless hamazura

Mentar · 2014-08-24, 17:05

And like the preview showed, we are now reaching the parts that I am really looking forward to

HandofFate · 2014-08-24, 18:43

RIP Bulat.
Two missions in a row, where they lost members.
But here they gained 3 devil arms.

Didn't expect Tatsumi to gain incursio as his. Thought he would struggle against users for a bit longer or find one of his own.

Only thing I didn't like about this one battle is the flute one just being absent for half the battle when he's right there on the same ship. Especially when Tatsumi's attention is off him and the battle between Bulat and his former general.

For a series that always stressed about being aware of your surroundings and the danger of sudden death, they really threw it out the window this episode.

Mangonel · 2014-08-24, 19:23

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Originally Posted by HandofFate

RIP Bulat.
Two missions in a row, where they lost members.
But here they gained 3 devil arms.

Didn't expect Tatsumi to gain incursio as his. Thought he would struggle against users for a bit longer or find one of his own.

Only thing I didn't like about this one battle is the flute one just being absent for half the battle when he's right there on the same ship. Especially when Tatsumi's attention is off him and the battle between Bulat and his former general.

For a series that always stressed about being aware of your surroundings and the danger of sudden death, they really threw it out the window this episode.

Not sure how effective the flute would have been versus active combatants. If you recall Bulat injures himself to break the flute effect. Given how wounded he and Tatsumi were I find it reasonable for the flute to be sidelined.

Flute boy acknowledged Bulat's strength as a close second to the current big bad and one blow from Bulat put him just reasonably above Tatsumi in power. Given the power difference between fluteboy and Bulat I don't think fluteboy's trump card would have been a factor while Bulat was still combat ready.

I think he only used his transformation at the end because he took a second blow from Bulat to buy Liver more time and was probably concerned about his strength relative to Tatsumi at that point, not to mention a possible final rally out of Bulat.

Wandering Soul · 2014-08-24, 20:04

RIP Bulat. Just like Sheele his death had a special purpose.

Sheele's death was to show the members of NR aren't invincible. Bulat's death was to show that he acknowledges Tatsumi's potential and he is handing passing down Incursio to him to show that Tatsumi is his legacy.

NeutralZero · 2014-08-24, 20:09

Too bad one of the strongest guy in their group kick the bucket
but well considering his opponent is a general class then it can't be help...
next ep... can't wait for it...

HandofFate · 2014-08-24, 20:19

Was surprised the general followed exdeath because he truly admired her.
Shows how much of a Pro exdeath is at being a dom

thundrakkon · 2014-08-24, 21:02

So new girl in the end, Kurome, is potentially Akame's sister, considering the similarities in their looks. She is also a crazy killer, who likes to wear High School sailor outfit clothing, and she will join in as part of Esdeath's new underlings group of six to replace Esdeath's current 3 who died.

Also, Justice-chan, Seryuu, appears to have new arms and is joining that group of six. And what?!?! Tatsumi is going to challenge Esdeath in public in from of all those people?!?

I wonder if Esdeath's requirement for a lover is someone who can beat her? I'm pretty sure it's obvious that Tatsumi will somehow fit her description for who she wants as a lover.

Nvis · 2014-08-24, 21:16

Wave looks like s***.

NeutralZero · 2014-08-24, 22:23

^well you'll see when the actual ep arrive... that part is a good one...
but think of it,
is it even possible to beat someone like her who is considered a strongest just like that?

Anh_Minh · 2014-08-25, 01:19

I thought Akame had already killed Kurome. Or was that somebody else?

articuzwolf · 2014-08-25, 01:46

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Originally Posted by Anh_Minh

I thought Akame had already killed Kurome. Or was that somebody else?

not really, I'm paraphrasing here but Akame said she will be the one who kill her sister if she ever meet her again in the future.

thundrakkon · 2014-08-25, 02:02

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Originally Posted by NeutralZero

^well you'll see when the actual ep arrive... that part is a good one...
but think of it,
is it even possible to beat someone like her who is considered a strongest just like that?

Knowing Tatsumi's luck, he might just "accidentally" defeat her...

Not kill, just defeat, maybe.

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Originally Posted by Anh_Minh

I thought Akame had already killed Kurome. Or was that somebody else?

I re-checked episode 4, and Akame said that she killed Kurome (illusion) as quickly as possible because she loves Kurome. In that sense, I guess it is not that she has killed Kurome, but if she sees Kurome, she plans to kill Kurome. The illusion only reflects who Akame holds dearest, not whether or not the person is already dead.

Kanon · 2014-08-25, 04:09

Anikis voiced by Konishi just can't survive past episode 8, it seems.

frodonk · 2014-08-25, 04:31

considering that they've killed 2 of the main cast in 2-3 episodes, at this rate only the boss who sits at the throne will be alive by episode 24.

also, this might seem spoiler-ish, but will they introduce other characters, or have introduced other characters in the source material?

bastek66 · 2014-08-25, 04:38

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Originally Posted by frodonk

considering that they've killed 2 of the main cast in 2-3 episodes, at this rate only the boss who sits at the throne will be alive by episode 24.

also, this might seem spoiler-ish, but will they introduce other characters, or have introduced other characters in the source material?

Did you watch preview of next episode? Whole new group it's showed.

2014-08-24, 14:35	Link #702
FlareKnight User of the "Fast Draw" Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Canada	RIP Bulat, you were a good guy to the very end. I do wonder if the show is just making these big kills early to create that sense of unease for every fight and we actually won't lose many characters once it gets deeper into the source material. Either way it was a great show by Bulat. He just overcame so much throughout that fight and fell to something that really just about anyone would have fallen to. Hard to do much about that attack without getting injured to some degree. Wasn't sure if Tatsumi was actually going to get a teigu or be the rare type that actually becomes strong enough to fight them without one. Probably a good move though. That armor still allows him to fight head on and has room for major improvement. Still going to be weird for a while seeing Tatsumi in that armor and not Bulat. Not quite as sad as Sheele's death maybe because the surprise factor wasn't as much there, but still a good episode. __________________ Anime-Evo

2014-08-24, 15:32	Link #704
hamazura whatever Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: wherever	braht death is underwhelming even in manga imo he is awesome but just a plot device for tatsumi's incursio __________________

2014-08-24, 18:43	Link #707
HandofFate Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006	RIP Bulat. Two missions in a row, where they lost members. But here they gained 3 devil arms. Didn't expect Tatsumi to gain incursio as his. Thought he would struggle against users for a bit longer or find one of his own. Only thing I didn't like about this one battle is the flute one just being absent for half the battle when he's right there on the same ship. Especially when Tatsumi's attention is off him and the battle between Bulat and his former general. For a series that always stressed about being aware of your surroundings and the danger of sudden death, they really threw it out the window this episode. __________________ ...

2014-08-24, 20:04	Link #709
Wandering Soul Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: America	RIP Bulat. Just like Sheele his death had a special purpose. Sheele's death was to show the members of NR aren't invincible. Bulat's death was to show that he acknowledges Tatsumi's potential and he is handing passing down Incursio to him to show that Tatsumi is his legacy. __________________

2014-08-24, 20:19	Link #711
HandofFate Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006	Was surprised the general followed exdeath because he truly admired her. Shows how much of a Pro exdeath is at being a dom __________________ ...

2014-08-24, 14:11	Link #701
MCAL Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012	As expected Bulat died. I like the fact that this anime will kill off protagonists, I just wish I cared about them too and that they happened later. It didn't help that it felt like Bulat had less of a back-story than Sheele. Other than that, I legitimately couldn't get into this episode. Had a curiously detached feel to me. I do feel interested in Esdeath though, since we've been just enough glances into her character to interest me.

2014-08-24, 15:23	Link #703
~~crunchytaco~~ Disabled By Request Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: SoCal Age: 37	The build up is different from the Manga. It's going by too fast. However, I still felt sad for Bulat like I did in the Manga, most likely because I carried my impression over. Well, next episode we get to see the MOE side of the moon finally.

2014-08-24, 17:05	Link #706
Mentar Banned Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Hamburg Age: 54	And like the preview showed, we are now reaching the parts that I am really looking forward to

2014-08-24, 20:09	Link #710
NeutralZero Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Earth	Too bad one of the strongest guy in their group kick the bucket but well considering his opponent is a general class then it can't be help... next ep... can't wait for it...

2014-08-24, 21:02	Link #712
thundrakkon Anime-Only Viewer Graphic Designer Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: USA	So new girl in the end, Kurome, is potentially Akame's sister, considering the similarities in their looks. She is also a crazy killer, who likes to wear High School sailor outfit clothing, and she will join in as part of Esdeath's new underlings group of six to replace Esdeath's current 3 who died. Also, Justice-chan, Seryuu, appears to have new arms and is joining that group of six. And what?!?! Tatsumi is going to challenge Esdeath in public in from of all those people?!? I wonder if Esdeath's requirement for a lover is someone who can beat her? I'm pretty sure it's obvious that Tatsumi will somehow fit her description for who she wants as a lover. __________________

2014-08-24, 21:16	Link #713
Nvis Where are the good animes Join Date: Dec 2003	Wave looks like s***.

2014-08-24, 22:23	Link #714
NeutralZero Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Earth	^well you'll see when the actual ep arrive... that part is a good one... but think of it, is it even possible to beat someone like her who is considered a strongest just like that?

2014-08-25, 01:19	Link #715
Anh_Minh I disagree with you all. Join Date: Dec 2005	I thought Akame had already killed Kurome. Or was that somebody else?

2014-08-25, 04:09	Link #718
Kanon Kana Hanazawa ♥ Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: France Age: 37	Anikis voiced by Konishi just can't survive past episode 8, it seems. __________________

2014-08-25, 04:31	Link #719
frodonk Master of Killing Time Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Makinohara Service Area	considering that they've killed 2 of the main cast in 2-3 episodes, at this rate only the boss who sits at the throne will be alive by episode 24. also, this might seem spoiler-ish, but will they introduce other characters, or have introduced other characters in the source material?