2014-07-09, 19:15 | Link #101 |
simp for Lyria
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Not at all. I don't know anything about the manga, so I just wanted to know whether it was intentional or not. If it was intentional from the beginning, then I can infer that his skill level is higher than what he displayed, only letting her hit him in that right spot as a deception. It's not something I stared at all day contemplating about; it happened rather instantly; not much thinking was done.
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2014-07-09, 23:02 | Link #102 |
Easy Muffin
Join Date: Jan 2013
Age: 30
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A very solid first showing. Coming into this, I knew this got intense, but I definitely didn't expect this much.
The OST was fantastic. I loved the Skyrim-esque feel of it. The only short coming I saw from this was the ending, it just felt rushed. He just learned his friends were murdered, and I feel like it wasn't given the proper amount of focus afterwards. I feel like he should've been much more emotional, but instead it just went to a more comical tone when they decided he was going to join their group. Hopefully it's given the proper attention it deserves at the beginning of next episode. Looking forward to more. |
2014-07-10, 20:52 | Link #104 |
Unleashing the Homu-Rage
Join Date: Apr 2010
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OK, this was the first thing from this season I have a watched, and overall, I had a positive opinion of the first episode and the first few manga chapters I read, but I must say there is one thing I don't quite get. At first, everything appears to be your generic fantasy setting, then one of the mansion guards pulls out an assault rifle. Mind you, it doesn't help him, but it still feels out of place. Mind you, the simple use of swords and spears in a world where automatic weapons exist could have something to do with the fact that human physiology in this world is clearly different as to dodge those bullets, Akame must be able to move at supersonic speeds, something far beyond IRL human physiology.
That doesn't, however, explain why they have automatic weapons, but no other signs of an industrialized society such as electric lights or motor vehicles. And I'm guessing the manga doesn't explain this either. |
2014-07-11, 02:04 | Link #105 |
a random Indonesian otaku
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Xanadu
Age: 32
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now I understand why this show got a decent amount of hype
I'm glad it's more shounen than psychological which showed in the protagonist's personality I like all the character and the way they handle Sayo and Ieyasu death is heart-breaking enough I didn't feel it rushed at all but I really hope Tatsumi would become smarter awesome show so far... omega good job! |
2014-07-11, 12:45 | Link #106 | |
Wolf in Sheep's Clothing
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Orange Road
Age: 34
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I'm no expert in guns but I believe that the guard's gun is still considered as analog (with no electrical circuit) gun (maybe with rotating mechanism or some sort) and there are more to akame-verse's weapons than meet the eye (see around ~14:00) which will be explained in the future episode
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2014-07-11, 16:08 | Link #107 | |
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Join Date: Oct 2010
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It's not really suppose to make sense, so we just go with his flow. |
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2014-07-11, 18:29 | Link #108 |
I’m sorry, Kamijou-san!!
Join Date: May 2013
Location: California
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Fantastic episode 1. That was prty good. I don't really like dark shows, but I'll give this one a really good try since it is a Shonen.
The premise was pretty fantastic, and I was impressed by the plot. The music was also really nice. The animation was nice and distinct in its style. I've seen better this season, but it was excellent nonetheless. I love the MC and the other apparent MC's... I'm also intrigued because I originally thought that monsters disguised as people were the ones doing the terrible crimes, but it was actually people that were doing these things instead of the monsters. That's surprisingly different for a shonen, especially since the series opened with the MC destroying that monster. This definitely feels refreshingly different from everything else I have seen in a while, so I am pretty excited for this one. I had heard good things about Akame ga Kill before even as a manga rather than just as an anime... now I see why. |
2014-07-11, 19:09 | Link #109 |
Finest Crusade
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Alteria (Real Earth)
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http://akame.tv/story_02.html
Preview images for episode 2. It seems like chapters 2 and 3 will be animated. Dat Akame undressing tease.
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2014-07-13, 12:13 | Link #112 |
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Join Date: Jul 2006
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Episode 02 was fun. I haven't read the manga, so no idea about skipped material, but its being successful that I don't notice it.
Because I think the pacing is pretty damn good now, episode seemed smooth to me. Right now, my character rankings so far: 1) Gun Girl 2) Furry Girl 3) Katana Girl 4) Scissors Girl 5) Claw Girl I like the contrast of Tatsumi's naive outlook and everyone's seriousness. I liked that they addressed that while they are fighting for what they believe is right, what they're doing is still murder after murder. The assignment this episode went fine, but I wonder about future assignments if they're just going by word of mouth for corrupt targets. They said they did a background check to confirm, but I can see them making a mistake or falling for a fake assignment and kill a good person or innocent. Loving Yukari Tamara's Mine. I find it amusing how she's been type-casted into all the psycho or bitchy characters lately. One thing I found weird was Tatsumi's clothes. What happened to his mercenary looking clothes. He went to what is suppose to be a swordsguy hick from the country to a guy in clothes that a modern japanese schoolboy would wear, and it looks out of place of the setting.
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2014-07-13, 12:44 | Link #114 |
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Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: The police station (Don't ask!)
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Good second episode. Quality didn't drop at all and it's moving along quite nicely. I was worried that this might be a bad adaptation of the manga but it's doing better than i thought.
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2014-07-13, 13:04 | Link #115 |
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Join Date: Aug 2011
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Getting to know the characters..
There sure are all kinds in that group. Of course each of them has their own reasons. The point was to open Tatsumi's eyes about the reality of things. Akame is such a serious girl.. Considering her past it's not surprising. Damn, Tatsumi didn't hesitate one bit to complete his task. Must say I'm pretty impressed. Akame is a strict one, but it seems she just wanted what's best. So they're gonna switch his mentors, interesting way of doing things. It's actually not a bad idea in the long run.
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2014-07-13, 13:36 | Link #116 |
Wolf in Sheep's Clothing
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Orange Road
Age: 34
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that's definitely looks better compared to the previous episode...
less 'quarity' scenes and pacing is way better as well definitely restore my faith to white fox... hope they can keep with this quality for the rest of the series.
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2014-07-13, 13:41 | Link #117 | |
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2014-07-13, 14:08 | Link #120 |
Sarcastic Ass
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Othinus' Infinite Hell
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If it's anachronistic clothing, Lubbock looks like he's wearing a t-shirt and jeans, Akame with a neck tie and pleated skirt, in fact Mine is the only one wearing clothes that could be considered "medieval".
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