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felix · 2016-07-23, 13:04

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Originally Posted by Harry Dresden

Also taboos usually are there for a reason. And it is not unusual for a wuxia to have some sort of weapon that affects the mind of the user. For all we know that is the case with this sword and whoever wields it could end up being intoxicated with bloodlust or something.

If the sword was as simple as "hey it has lots of destructive power", the taboo would make no sense. If anything the MC's question on why not use the sword and the whole taboo thing explanation is a huge foreshadowing for that.

Yeah that reminds me, in some Wuxia stories the swords themselves aren't even usable unless you're of a certain skill (especially true for immortal weapons), so even trying to use it, the result would potentially prove pointless and just be like handing it to the big bad. And that's if the would be goody defender trying to use it doesn't explode in a pool of blood from the attempt.

Jimmy C · 2016-07-23, 22:27

I can think of a simple reason for the taboo against its use. It prevents the guardians from being tempted to use the power of the sword for evil themselves.
Today, they use it to drive away a power-hungry warlord. Tomorrow, they might decide the best way to "protect" the sword is to use it carve a mighty empire around them.
And that would lead to the destruction of the sword to destroy the empire.

jeroz · 2016-07-27, 01:43

Preview for Ep4 is out with Taiwanese narration.

I'll try to make a translation if few people request for it

B214 · 2016-07-30, 01:06

Hahaha i'm really liking Gui Niao.

jeroz · 2016-07-30, 07:36

I'm staring to question whether the preview lines from ep3 was actually about Setsu Mu Syo instead of Kei Gai like many were expecting.

Godamnit Kichou are you bisexual or something?

chaos_animagic · 2016-07-30, 22:51

LOL @ Demon Lady

"I hate you so much"

*Talks about Mystic Weapon*

"We're totally Friends"

LOL

HandofFate · 2016-07-30, 23:10

Love the banter between the characters in this series, the way the lines are phrased is like watching a stage play.

Laughed at when the demon lady was going on how bad Gui Niao was in bitterness as their split.

"You could search the depths of the demon realm for a villain like you, and come up empty handed"

lol, course it might be taken literally the more we learn about him, but in context of a relationship quarrel, its hilarious

SeijiSensei · 2016-07-31, 08:48

I'm especially impressed with the production staff's attention to detail. Here's a simple example that caught my eye in episode three. Around 13:40 during the conversation about the sword between Shang and Dan Fei, there's a scroll on the wall behind them. Rather than simply let it hang there and decorate the scene, the staff animated it with puffs of air as if soft breezes were blowing through the room. They didn't need to do that, but their fanatical devotion to their art shines through.

jeroz · 2016-07-31, 22:10

http://www.bilibili.com/video/av5322454/index_4.html

some behind the scene footage. The fire from Lin is real, and it's fun seeing the staff throwing those Kei Gai's ribbons around, not to mention the table flipping when Ren Ki is up against Setsu Mu Syo.

Edit: never mind the video got taken down

HandofFate · 2016-08-01, 01:50

I like watching the demon girl being dropped down and the guy under catching her

felix · 2016-08-01, 10:22

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Originally Posted by jeroz

http://www.bilibili.com/video/av5322454/index_4.html

some behind the scene footage. The fire from Lin is real, and it's fun seeing the staff throwing those Kei Gai's ribbons around, not to mention the table flipping when Ren Ki is up against Setsu Mu Syo.

Link leads to "fail" page.

jeroz · 2016-08-03, 07:28

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OkESKhVpbfw

Ep05 Preview with Taiwanese narration

Hata · 2016-08-04, 19:14

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Originally Posted by felix

Link leads to "fail" page.

https://youtu.be/dYLTMof4q-E

HandofFate · 2016-08-05, 14:36

I liked the talk at the table, though the fight and action has been very sparse since episode 1.

I think with a few more conversations and time together, our mysterious swordsman and the killer could be good friends.

Vallen Chaos Valiant · 2016-08-05, 16:16

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Originally Posted by HandofFate

I liked the talk at the table, though the fight and action has been very sparse since episode 1.

I think with a few more conversations and time together, our mysterious swordsman and the killer could be good friends.

The assassin is making a reasonable demand; he wanted Rinsetsua dead. Consider what we know about Rinsetsua, his demand is likely fully justified. And viewing from that context, could he truly be considered an antagonist?

jeroz · 2016-08-06, 08:59

The poem this time should be fun to translate, got many interpretation options already.

The biggest issue with translating Wuxia series though is their over reliance on the term Jianghu, which has no good English equivalent.

Vallen Chaos Valiant · 2016-08-06, 13:47

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Originally Posted by jeroz

The poem this time should be fun to translate, got many interpretation options already.

The biggest issue with translating Wuxia series though is their over reliance on the term Jianghu, which has no good English equivalent.

The Wild East would do fine if I get to decide.

jeroz · 2016-08-06, 20:38

Personally not a fan of that translation at all especially with the line of thinking that comes to it.

felix · 2016-08-07, 08:51

Many thanks for the youtube version @Hata

Episode was great as always. Definitely one of my top 3 anticipated episodes every week.

Won't deny the complaints that actual battle coreography has been more sparse, however in my eyes the "battle politics" and deviant tactics that always happen in stories like this are way more appealing and put a happy grin on my face whenever they happen. In that regard the episodes haven't disappointed in the least.

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Originally Posted by jeroz

The biggest issue with translating Wuxia series though is their over reliance on the term Jianghu, which has no good English equivalent.

Can you elaborate on your thoughts on the term?

Tak · 2016-08-07, 19:24

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Originally Posted by Vallen Chaos Valiant

The Wild East would do fine if I get to decide.

Can't quite call it Wild East, because there are a lot more rules.

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Originally Posted by felix

Can you elaborate on your thoughts on the term?

Well, he is right, there is no English equivalent. Basically its a perspective of society, culture, politics, government and norms from the point of view of someone involved in the "underworld/mafia" while adhering to a different set of standards from social norms when dealing with members of the same profession.

- Tak

2016-07-27, 01:43	Link #83
jeroz Art Block Specialist Join Date: Jun 2007	Preview for Ep4 is out with Taiwanese narration. I'll try to make a translation if few people request for it __________________ [TAC]

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jeroz Art Block Specialist Join Date: Jun 2007	I'm staring to question whether the preview lines from ep3 was actually about Setsu Mu Syo instead of Kei Gai like many were expecting. Godamnit Kichou are you bisexual or something? __________________ [TAC]

2016-07-30, 23:10	Link #87
HandofFate Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006	Love the banter between the characters in this series, the way the lines are phrased is like watching a stage play. Laughed at when the demon lady was going on how bad Gui Niao was in bitterness as their split. "You could search the depths of the demon realm for a villain like you, and come up empty handed" lol, course it might be taken literally the more we learn about him, but in context of a relationship quarrel, its hilarious __________________ ...

2016-07-31, 08:48	Link #88
SeijiSensei AS Oji-kun Join Date: Nov 2006 Age: 74	I'm especially impressed with the production staff's attention to detail. Here's a simple example that caught my eye in episode three. Around 13:40 during the conversation about the sword between Shang and Dan Fei, there's a scroll on the wall behind them. Rather than simply let it hang there and decorate the scene, the staff animated it with puffs of air as if soft breezes were blowing through the room. They didn't need to do that, but their fanatical devotion to their art shines through. __________________ Taking Anime Seriously - Politics by the Numbers - Sports by the Numbers - MAL List - Avatars - Images

2016-07-31, 22:10	Link #89
jeroz Art Block Specialist Join Date: Jun 2007	http://www.bilibili.com/video/av5322454/index_4.html some behind the scene footage. The fire from Lin is real, and it's fun seeing the staff throwing those Kei Gai's ribbons around, not to mention the table flipping when Ren Ki is up against Setsu Mu Syo. Edit: never mind the video got taken down __________________ [TAC] Last edited by jeroz; 2016-08-01 at 22:58.

2016-07-23, 22:27	Link #82
Jimmy C Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007	I can think of a simple reason for the taboo against its use. It prevents the guardians from being tempted to use the power of the sword for evil themselves. Today, they use it to drive away a power-hungry warlord. Tomorrow, they might decide the best way to "protect" the sword is to use it carve a mighty empire around them. And that would lead to the destruction of the sword to destroy the empire.

2016-07-30, 01:06	Link #84
B214 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014	Hahaha i'm really liking Gui Niao.

2016-07-30, 22:51	Link #86
chaos_animagic Senior Member Join Date: May 2009	LOL @ Demon Lady "I hate you so much" Talks about Mystic Weapon "We're totally Friends" LOL

2016-08-01, 01:50	Link #90
HandofFate Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006	I like watching the demon girl being dropped down and the guy under catching her __________________ ...

2016-08-03, 07:28	Link #92
jeroz Art Block Specialist Join Date: Jun 2007	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OkESKhVpbfw Ep05 Preview with Taiwanese narration __________________ [TAC]

2016-08-05, 14:36	Link #94
HandofFate Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006	I liked the talk at the table, though the fight and action has been very sparse since episode 1. I think with a few more conversations and time together, our mysterious swordsman and the killer could be good friends. __________________ ...

2016-08-06, 08:59	Link #96
jeroz Art Block Specialist Join Date: Jun 2007	The poem this time should be fun to translate, got many interpretation options already. The biggest issue with translating Wuxia series though is their over reliance on the term Jianghu, which has no good English equivalent. __________________ [TAC]

2016-08-06, 20:38	Link #98
jeroz Art Block Specialist Join Date: Jun 2007	Personally not a fan of that translation at all especially with the line of thinking that comes to it. __________________ [TAC]