KanColle - Episode 9 Discussion / Poll

[Klashikari]

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[LoweGear]

Spoiler:

Everyone wondering why Yuudachi is glowing. Literally.

[Stark700]

Spoiler:

Yuudachi looks cute this episode. I lost number of times she said POI this episode.

And also, what the hell was Kongou doing? lol. Good to see her comforting Fubuki though.

[Verisimilitude]

Spoiler for Spoiler:

So the non-existent kuso TTK is dead?

[Klashikari]

I really really didn't expect to say that, but it was probably the worst episode of the series thus far, and it isn't exactly great considering how late game this one showed up.

Spoiler for episode 9:

Yuudachi's kai ni wasn't exactly exploited at all (nothing that would show the audience how far she changed, especially in specs), but it served as well as a mini drama catalyst... what the hell is that?

It was quite the cheap shot here, but the issue with the admiral became much worse because not only his decisions as of late don't exactly look apparent (thanks to Nagato for being way too predominant in the chain of command), but his disappearance would obviously not feel anything special whatsoever, since he feels like thin air already.

The ending point with Fubuki's mere remodel is...quite random considering how basic the first remodel process is.

[applemummy]

Originally Posted by Klashikari

I really really didn't expect to say that, but it was probably the worst episode of the series thus far, and it isn't exactly great considering how late game this one showed up.

Spoiler for episode 9:

Yuudachi's kai ni wasn't exactly exploited at all (nothing that would show the audience how far she changed, especially in specs), but it served as well as a mini drama catalyst... what the hell is that?

It was quite the cheap shot here, but the issue with the admiral became much worse because not only his decisions as of late don't exactly look apparent (thanks to Nagato for being way too predominant in the chain of command), but his disappearance would obviously not feel anything special whatsoever, since he feels like thin air already.

The ending point with Fubuki's mere remodel is...quite random considering how basic the first remodel process is.

Yes yes yes, I have to create an ID just to tell how disappointed am I after watched ep 9 , I can understand a little Japanese so I can't get much but what's wrong with fubuki? Is she jealous of yuudachi or some things? This episode is really the worst consider to all 8ep before

[Newprimus]

Originally Posted by Klashikari

Spoiler for episode 9:

Yuudachi's kai ni wasn't exactly exploited at all (nothing that would show the audience how far she changed, especially in specs), but it served as well as a mini drama catalyst... what the hell is that?

It was quite the cheap shot here, but the issue with the admiral became much worse because not only his decisions as of late don't exactly look apparent (thanks to Nagato for being way too predominant in the chain of command), but his disappearance would obviously not feel anything special whatsoever, since he feels like thin air already.

The ending point with Fubuki's mere remodel is...quite random considering how basic the first remodel process is.

Spoiler:

Yuudachi's transformation was used as a catalyst for a further exploration into Fubuki's insecurities, coupled with the orders for her to return to base. I understand how you feel cheated of seeing some Yuudachi kai 2 action, but the show creators' essentially made a choice to have drama and character development over fanservice (the guns and torpedoes kind). On a fundamental level, I think they made the right choice even if it stole from Yuudachi, and I'm sure we'll have plenty of Yuudachi Kai 2 fanservice in the very near future.

Admiral's disappearance came about real suddenly and I feel we don't see the Kongou reaction we should've seen (although maybe she took care of that off-screen, plus she's not the stay put and mope type).

[Klashikari]

^ Since CR release is now available, going to set aside spoiler tags.

The problem is that there was no need to explore Fubuki's insecurities.
Really, this was already addressed, and to have another character progression screwed up to go back to square one with Fubuki was a very bad call, especially right after episode 8. Fubuki was already doing her best to overcome some odds and couldn't deal with Zuikaku and Kaga's issue right away, but she still managed to save the day. Hell, she was the one to address Yamato's longing for the sea.

Past the fact Yuudachi's remodel was completely put on the side lines, it was rather ridiculous how they have made Fubuki miserable for a third of the episode borderline pointlessly.
With only 3 episodes left AND the fact Fubuki got her share of progression thus far, this episode feels extremely awkward in regard to her characterization.

If we add the very clunky structure of this episode, it really feels as if they compressed 2 episodes into 1 for very odd reason, since it isn't like a lot of thing had happened there.

Really, I think they should have done something like
-Yuudachi receiving her second remodel
-Going on a sortie in order to attack MO island
-got rebuked by several patrols => Yuudachi's prowess (good opportunity for some night battles)
-immediately have to cease action as the wo kai is raiding the base, etc.

This would have contributed to Yuudachi's transformation -and- the current progress of Operation FS.
In comparison, we got needless drama for Fubuki and a lot of padding with cycling jokes (the only "fresh" funny scene was Yuubari's), with a notable ad nauseam repetition with Ooi and Kitakami. Frankly, they could have given more screentime for Yuudachi kai ni or other characters instead of recycling the same jokes over and over.

[blitz1/2]

Lol, she's evolving!!!! Press B to hold it back. xD

[IceHism]

did they have to spend most of the episode doing nothing. They could have put the doolittle raid more closer to the beginning.

[blitz1/2]

How can we have a continuing KC anime if the player character is dead?! xD

[cloud04]

should have made poi go into battle atleast ._. the hype from last week is just...gone and they getting fubuki ready for aa battles huh

[Kopi]

About Fubuki's remodel, well assuming she's at Kai now, her Kai ni (she gets an upgraded AA stats which is really good in game) is properly intended to deal with the BRS mode Wo as hinted in this episode that she can't really do anything against those abyssal planes.

Onto Poi's Kai Ni... I kinda feel like I got cheated. The remodeling process was just a scene switch and then Yuudachi became Kai Ni.. not to mention she got sidelined so fast and we got some loldrama with Fubuki. Wish there was a battle to demonstrate this Kai Ni transformation.

Lastly, the admiral's disappearance was eh.. considering he never appear on screen doing something. Even the girls don't give a damn about him (lol probably offscreen but still)

[blitz1/2]

Originally Posted by Kopi

About Fubuki's remodel, well assuming she's at Kai now, her Kai ni (she gets an upgraded AA stats which is really good in game) is properly intended to deal with the BRS mode Wo as hinted in this episode that she can't really do anything against those abyssal planes.

Onto Poi's Kai Ni... I kinda feel like I got cheated. The remodeling process was just a scene switch and then Yuudachi became Kai Ni.. not to mention she got sidelined so fast and we got some loldrama with Fubuki. Wish there was a battle to demonstrate this Kai Ni transformation.

Lastly, the admiral's disappearance was eh.. considering he never appear on screen doing something. Even the girls don't give a damn about him (lol probably offscreen but still)

Yea. I agreed, I was expecting some Zerg metamorphosis cocoon or Yuudachi being placed in a capsule, where they augment her.

[AC-Phoenix]

You know what the worst part is?
Yuudachi Kai Ni isn't the only one that got shoved aside....

Check the last scene - Yamato is missing they left her behind at her Hotel base .

As for the general issue:
I got no idea why everyone expected Fubuki to be the first, and even blutly put it in her face?
Flagship or not, Yuudachi was already around for some time and actually had battle experience when Fubuki came to the Naval district, so how on earth did they expect her to be first?
Especially since the Admiral never told her fleet to grind node 3-2A?

[The Green One]

What did you expect to see her strapped to the table mad scientist style with all sorts of scary implements poised over her? Fubuki is the main character so it makes sense that it focuses on her.

[chaosprophet]

It was a fun episode. Laughed a lot at the earlier parts. I'm guessing Fubuki's remodel will be kai ni. The reason the commander was calling her back was likely for that. She may be really important as an AA unit being the only one they have that would have an air director. While in the anime they may not talk about the equipment itself, I expect Fubuki Kai ni to really excel at AA a lot because of it.

I don't mind they not showing much of Yuudachi new prowess, as we may be shown that in a future battle (after remodel Fubuki may join same fleet as Akagi with also Yuudachi for the last stretch of the anime). And I wasn't expecting that much focus on Yuudachi anyway, as the anime been consistently focusing on Fubuki as the main character, with only one exception.

EDIT: I agree with others the whole admiral part is strange, making he disappear now don't really add anything. I wish they went with an actual one or without one (having Nagato take command which is what happening in practice).

[DerGilga]

Is there any historical reference to the events in this episode? Wasn't really a comedy, drama or action episode. Felt very unfocused and the 'shocking suprise' at the end was kind of meh.

[IceHism]

Originally Posted by DerGilga

Is there any historical reference to the events in this episode? Wasn't really a comedy, drama or action episode. Felt very unfocused and the 'shocking suprise' at the end was kind of meh.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doolittle_Raid

[hoshino_crimsonwings]

Kongou was great this episode too, best girl.