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Guido · 2010-08-18, 20:19

The fanservice in this episode skyrocketed beyond heavens.

Of course, Saeko's fanservice topped the first place because she got lots of cool shots onscreen fighting with her boken and sword-fighting, awestruck techniques coupled with those irresistible fanservice shots of hers.

While, I think Marikawa-sensei's bared nude shots became over the top due to the fact that she did not realize she was naked, until Saya told her so.

Anyways, while this episode wasn't superb, nonetheless, it delivered a powerful pack of humvee steamrolling, gunshots, sword blows, Takashi's dare rescuing, and solid emotions.

Spoiler:

Takashi engaging in conversationg with Saeko to take or not action upon rescuing the distressed survivors presented the ethical issue: sense of humanity v.s. survival instinct rationale.

I felt like a kid, therefore, I did take Takashi's stance about doing something for the survivors. However, as an adult I have to learn the hard way (just as Takashi has to come to terms and to accept his new reality) that being responsible means looking at the worldwide picture beyond the scope of each one's personal worlds and views.

Logic dictates that there wasn't enough room and food to sustain a large number of survivors were Takashi and, the Scoo-, I mean his group were staying at. Having turned the lights on and risk the neck at attempting to fetch as many survivors as possible would have quickly compromised the safety of their location and their lives.
1. 'Them' were too dangerously close right at the corner of their residence and flocked the streets in great numbers.
2. The streets were packed and tight in most places.
3. There was no guarantee that any survivors around the vicinity wouldn't have snapped or eventually drown in hysteria or psychosis compromising further the stability and lives of the overall group.

Hence, I have to admit that Saeko's rationale comes from the general view regarding to stay fit and with a cold mindset in order to endure the trauma and keep oneself alive, however, she made it clear that she bore with that judgement because hated it at being the right decision.

Which brings me to the subjective matter regarding the groups' feelings at the sight of the defenseless survivors.

I nearly broke down when the pinky-haired girl's father was stabbed to death by the residents of the house across the street.

OK. I have to come to terms that those people did what they should to survive. They couldn't let other living people in because had their judgement blocked by fear, specially with 'Them' too close and in swarms.

Nevertheless, I believe those people went overboard for what they did to the girl's father. If they had either stabbed or shot him before the Father got any chance to knock at their doorstep, then I would have understood. Instead, they opened him the door and quickly stabbed him on sight.

No matter how much explain or rationalize their actions it was disgusting. The Father was led to a false sense of hope and got killed upon her daughters' eyes.

I think this is what incensed Komuro and urged him to go for that girl's rescue.

-Sho- · 2010-08-18, 20:20

As there was no Saeko here it comes ( But this one will please also "Amagami SS" viewer

):

Spoiler for BIG NSFW with other anime girls:

Dunno who are the 2 others girls on the right .

**Klashikari** · 2010-08-18, 20:41

I do wonder if animators have as much opportunity in showing proper consistency as portraying their "proper physics" (*ahem* jiggling).
More seriously, it is just bugging me: they go as far as having a proper set of details for guns etc, yet they really don't have a proper sense of "distance" in this episode.

And seriously, when they are pouring the budget on only one side of the franchise, it makes you wonder why the studio didn't just do a spin off, dropping the zombie stuff altogether. *sigh*

Hooves · 2010-08-18, 20:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Klashikari

I do wonder if animators have as much opportunity in showing proper consistency as portraying their "proper physics" (*ahem* jiggling).
More seriously, it is just bugging me: they go as far as having a proper set of details for guns etc, yet they really don't have a proper sense of "distance" in this episode.

And seriously, when they are pouring the budget on only one side of the franchise, it makes you wonder why the studio didn't just do a spin off, dropping the zombie stuff altogether. *sigh*

Well, as long as the people continue to love the fan-service from all the... "proper physics" then they would only continue to make the anime more and more "ecchi" episode by episode. As far as I know it, the "ecchi" has gone sky-rocketing from episodes 6-7.

Well on the franchise thing, the zombies are the only reason why the girls in this anime would ever wear such things, if there was no zombies then that would mean the fan-service due to "blood-bathed clothes" or "fighting scenes" will not exist.

If I misunderstood your post please reply.

**Klashikari** · 2010-08-18, 20:58

It isn't even about being "more and more" ecchi. The problem is actually how the animation budget is poured on that aspect, but really not on any other. I know zombies don't require a fluid animation, but it becomes some sort of ridiculous when animation literally skips frames when zombies fall like -dominoes-.

And no matter how I try to rationalize with anime physics, the distance issue in this episode still bugs me.

Seiryuu · 2010-08-18, 21:08

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Originally Posted by Hypernova

I agree that instead of morality pet she more like The Load, especially the dog. All that barking isn't helping.

When I said she's an "anchor" I meant a psychological anchor, a way to keep them grounded and stop them from just going completely over the edge. That's why I fear what would happen if they took their eyes off of her for even a second. In this world, a seven-year-old girl cannot be left alone. She wanders just around the corner, laughs a little too loud, and she's a goner. It'd be easy to develop a sort of dependence on the girl as a way to keep their sanity, so just what would happen to the group if she became one of them...

Dextro · 2010-08-18, 21:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by -Sho-

As there was no Saeko here it comes ( But this one will please also "Amagami SS" viewer

):

Spoiler for BIG NSFW with other anime girls:

Dunno who are the 2 others girls on the right .

The girl on the right is togame from Katanagatari, no idea about the other one though.

ZeKeR · 2010-08-18, 21:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by -sho-

as there was no saeko here it comes ( but this one will please also "amagami ss" viewer

):

Spoiler for big nsfw with other anime girls:

dunno who are the 2 others girls on the right .

all hail micro bikini!!!

kenjiharima · 2010-08-18, 23:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shiroth

Let's not forget our hero's new attire in this weeks episode.

Rambo/Otaku, yep yep he's the best male character here no doubt with the costume change. Gotta lol though at the headband ghost flashlight.

Quote:

Originally Posted by -Sho-

As there was no Saeko here it comes ( But this one will please also "Amagami SS" viewer

):

-snipped-

Dunno who are the 2 others girls on the right .

Saeko and Kaouro here are a tie on my book.

Band Aid bikini wins here though.

Here's Sensei that can be posted without censors.

Spoiler for a bit nsfw micro bikini's:

Hooves · 2010-08-19, 00:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenjiharima

Spoiler for a bit nsfw micro bikini's:

Now I can tell why they censored sensei's breasts...

kenjiharima · 2010-08-19, 00:46

Someone drew the Rei figure.
Amazing how poles or staffs can censor nipples.

Spoiler for nsfw half naked, panties, pole censor:

Licensed

http://www.geneonuniversal.jp/rondorobe/anime/hotd/

YEAH RIGHT!

Hooves · 2010-08-19, 00:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenjiharima

Someone drew the Rei figure.
Amazing how poles or staffs can censor nipples.

Spoiler for nsfw half naked, panties, pole censor:

Poles/Staffs are really amazing that way..

Quote:

YEAH RIGHT!

/nod Rei just broke that pinky promise, and I heard if you break a pinky promise you get what 100-1000 needles stick down your throat? Oh wait thats just a rumor.

kenjiharima · 2010-08-19, 01:05

Oh-uh...Then does that mean that Rei zombified image I posted might tell something that might happen in the future? Hmm...

Spoiler for RE-post gore nsfw:

Unknown Soldier · 2010-08-19, 01:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hooves

/nod Rei just broke that pinky promise, and I heard if you break a pinky promise you get what 100-1000 needles stick down your throat? Oh wait thats just a rumor.

The Japanese version goes something like, if I am lying then may I swallow a thousand needles and die.

Okay, what the hell?
http://www.geneonuniversal.jp/rondorobe/anime/hotd/
Go to that site, and then use any smartphone which has a Q-Code reader to read that barcode. It directs you to a website, which promptly throws up a 403 Forbidden error for me. What the hell, Japan?

kenjiharima · 2010-08-19, 01:31

It's time for a zombie cactuar to enter HOTD.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qhvyW5NLZHA

Seriously though I haven't seen any boss zombies. Only the massive flood of the undead.

Hooves · 2010-08-19, 01:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenjiharima

It's time for a zombie cactuar to enter HOTD.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qhvyW5NLZHA

Seriously though I haven't seen any boss zombies. Only the massive flood of the undead.

We probably will not see any boss zombies. I mean unless it was the main overall experiment of whatever caused this infestation in the first place, then I see no choice but to go with the massive and massive floods of dead people getting turned into zombies.

KiNA · 2010-08-19, 01:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by -Sho-

As there was no Saeko here it comes ( But this one will please also "Amagami SS" viewer

):

Spoiler for BIG NSFW with other anime girls:

Dunno who are the 2 others girls on the right .

The one next to Saeko is Persona 3 female char and the rightest one with short white hair is Togame from Katanagatari.

kenjiharima · 2010-08-19, 02:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hooves

We probably will not see any boss zombies.

No boss zombie?....

0:14

Hooves · 2010-08-19, 02:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenjiharima

No boss zombie?....

Its just a thought of mine, because there have been no signs of a boss zombie yet. But their could be if its the source of this entire infestation, you may never know

Unknown Soldier · 2010-08-19, 02:24

I really don't think they are going with the Resident Evil approach to this show, or even the Dead Rising approach. I don't think there will be any 'bosses' in this show.

So it turns out the indie J-rock band that performs the HSotD OP (Kishida Kyoudan and the Akeboshi Rockets) have an album they released all the way back in 2008 - "Literal World". I need to track this down somehow, I know that Japanese music CD releases tend to have limited print runs and then vanish forever unless the band is fuck-all huge. They have this combination indie punk-rock sound which I really like. You can listen the B-side on the HSotD OP single here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivj0Evi2AfM

2010-08-18, 20:19	Link #3161
Guido Snobby Gentleman Join Date: May 2004 Location: Monterrey, México Age: 43	Act 7. Dead Night and Dead Ruck The fanservice in this episode skyrocketed beyond heavens. Of course, Saeko's fanservice topped the first place because she got lots of cool shots onscreen fighting with her boken and sword-fighting, awestruck techniques coupled with those irresistible fanservice shots of hers. While, I think Marikawa-sensei's bared nude shots became over the top due to the fact that she did not realize she was naked, until Saya told her so. Anyways, while this episode wasn't superb, nonetheless, it delivered a powerful pack of humvee steamrolling, gunshots, sword blows, Takashi's dare rescuing, and solid emotions. Spoiler: Takashi engaging in conversationg with Saeko to take or not action upon rescuing the distressed survivors presented the ethical issue: sense of humanity v.s. survival instinct rationale. I felt like a kid, therefore, I did take Takashi's stance about doing something for the survivors. However, as an adult I have to learn the hard way (just as Takashi has to come to terms and to accept his new reality) that being responsible means looking at the worldwide picture beyond the scope of each one's personal worlds and views. Logic dictates that there wasn't enough room and food to sustain a large number of survivors were Takashi and, the Scoo-, I mean his group were staying at. Having turned the lights on and risk the neck at attempting to fetch as many survivors as possible would have quickly compromised the safety of their location and their lives. 1. 'Them' were too dangerously close right at the corner of their residence and flocked the streets in great numbers. 2. The streets were packed and tight in most places. 3. There was no guarantee that any survivors around the vicinity wouldn't have snapped or eventually drown in hysteria or psychosis compromising further the stability and lives of the overall group. Hence, I have to admit that Saeko's rationale comes from the general view regarding to stay fit and with a cold mindset in order to endure the trauma and keep oneself alive, however, she made it clear that she bore with that judgement because hated it at being the right decision. Which brings me to the subjective matter regarding the groups' feelings at the sight of the defenseless survivors. I nearly broke down when the pinky-haired girl's father was stabbed to death by the residents of the house across the street. OK. I have to come to terms that those people did what they should to survive. They couldn't let other living people in because had their judgement blocked by fear, specially with 'Them' too close and in swarms. Nevertheless, I believe those people went overboard for what they did to the girl's father. If they had either stabbed or shot him before the Father got any chance to knock at their doorstep, then I would have understood. Instead, they opened him the door and quickly stabbed him on sight. No matter how much explain or rationalize their actions it was disgusting. The Father was led to a false sense of hope and got killed upon her daughters' eyes. I think this is what incensed Komuro and urged him to go for that girl's rescue.

2010-08-18, 20:41	Link #3163
Klashikari 阿賀野型3番艦、矢矧 Lv180 Graphic Designer Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Belgium, Brussels Age: 37	I do wonder if animators have as much opportunity in showing proper consistency as portraying their "proper physics" (ahem jiggling). More seriously, it is just bugging me: they go as far as having a proper set of details for guns etc, yet they really don't have a proper sense of "distance" in this episode. And seriously, when they are pouring the budget on only one side of the franchise, it makes you wonder why the studio didn't just do a spin off, dropping the zombie stuff altogether. sigh __________________ [Sig art: Kagura Yuu, Nunukko, Maku Rako & Mishima Kurone] / [Twitter]

2010-08-18, 20:58	Link #3165
Klashikari 阿賀野型3番艦、矢矧 Lv180 Graphic Designer Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Belgium, Brussels Age: 37	It isn't even about being "more and more" ecchi. The problem is actually how the animation budget is poured on that aspect, but really not on any other. I know zombies don't require a fluid animation, but it becomes some sort of ridiculous when animation literally skips frames when zombies fall like -dominoes-. And no matter how I try to rationalize with anime physics, the distance issue in this episode still bugs me. __________________ [Sig art: Kagura Yuu, Nunukko, Maku Rako & Mishima Kurone] / [Twitter]

2010-08-19, 00:46	Link #3171
kenjiharima Mizore-chan Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Moe Land Age: 43	Someone drew the Rei figure. Amazing how poles or staffs can censor nipples. Spoiler for nsfw half naked, panties, pole censor: BIG Reference Licensed http://www.geneonuniversal.jp/rondorobe/anime/hotd/ YEAH RIGHT! __________________ Vampire+Sisters

2010-08-19, 01:05	Link #3173
kenjiharima Mizore-chan Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Moe Land Age: 43	Oh-uh...Then does that mean that Rei zombified image I posted might tell something that might happen in the future? Hmm... Spoiler for RE-post gore nsfw: __________________ Vampire+Sisters

2010-08-18, 20:20	Link #3162
-Sho- ~Omedetô~ Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Somewhere between heaven and hell !	As there was no Saeko here it comes ( But this one will please also "Amagami SS" viewer ): Spoiler for BIG NSFW with other anime girls: Dunno who are the 2 others girls on the right .

2010-08-19, 01:31	Link #3175
kenjiharima Mizore-chan Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Moe Land Age: 43	It's time for a zombie cactuar to enter HOTD. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qhvyW5NLZHA Seriously though I haven't seen any boss zombies. Only the massive flood of the undead. __________________ Vampire+Sisters

2010-08-19, 02:24	Link #3180
Unknown Soldier :D Join Date: May 2009	I really don't think they are going with the Resident Evil approach to this show, or even the Dead Rising approach. I don't think there will be any 'bosses' in this show. So it turns out the indie J-rock band that performs the HSotD OP (Kishida Kyoudan and the Akeboshi Rockets) have an album they released all the way back in 2008 - "Literal World". I need to track this down somehow, I know that Japanese music CD releases tend to have limited print runs and then vanish forever unless the band is fuck-all huge. They have this combination indie punk-rock sound which I really like. You can listen the B-side on the HSotD OP single here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivj0Evi2AfM Last edited by Unknown Soldier; 2010-08-19 at 02:34.