AMG Season 2, Episode 5 Discussion

[Catgirls]

Welcome to this week's Episode of Ah! My Goddess Season 2.

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[spoiler=Megami and Keiichi]Are sister and brother.... What, you already knew!!![/spoiler]

...will get you this...

Spoiler for Megami and Keiichi:

Are sister and brother.... What, you already knew!!!

[eggplant]

Hmm, since Season Two will be 24 episodes (22 aired on TV and 2 DVD proprietary), I'm starting to accept that the first half will concentrate on Bell and K1's relationship, where everything starts to unfold in the latter half.

Spoiler for Episode 5:

The Satoko=Outaki-senpai story was laid out in a nice way, although concentrating on the two meant no air time for Urd and Skuld, which was a minor letdown.

Aoshima is the same old bastard, so no surprise there, but it seems as if Sayoko has reverted back to her old ways, which is disappointing as I was expecting more character development.

[Altrisha]

Is Episode 5 released already?

[Catgirls]

Originally Posted by Altrisha

Is Episode 5 released already?

It has been broadcast and the RAW is out. We don't link to RAWs here, but people watching RAWs or the original broadcast do chat about the show days prior to the fan-subs.

[Altrisha]

Sorry umm what does RAW mean?

[Catgirls]

Originally Posted by Altrisha

Sorry umm what does RAW mean?

A RAW is the show without sub-titles (or English Dub) of any sort. It's the show as if you were in Japan watching it on TV.

[Altrisha]

Ah! Ok thanks. Lucky Japanese people hehehe

[Muir Woods]

Saw episode 05.

Spoiler for Comments on episode 05:

Heh heh, K1 and Belldandy goes through that same "K1: I'm sorry to have you accompany me in lectures. Belldandy: I'm happy too/I'm learning a lot of things too/other excuses...etc" speech everytime after that lecture? That's sweet...a bit too sweet, but that good (or bad, depending if you enjoy AMG or not. But it's quite assured that everyone ventures into this forum likes AMG) AMG way. I find a bit ironic that Aoyama-senpai asks K1 for some relationship advice and help. Observing K1 being so sweetly with Belldandy, essentially a girlfriend, for over a year, can't blame him for thinking he's a candidate to refer for guidance. Well I suppose after being with Belldandy for a year he's learned a thing or two about relationships. And of course with the help of some of Belldandy's powers, everything works out for Aoyama. Good for him for gaining a female companion. Next episode preview, "That's Jealousy?" We all know what happens when Belldandy's jealous, or is that when she's unhappy? Hmm...

[kaitou_strife]

I've gived it only a 9 because i dont understand japanese verry well. But i like it.

[Shikimori Kazuki]

hm Eggplant, did u say Season 2 will be 24 episodes and 2of which will be on DVD? where u get that info from? unless u r refering to Season 1.

[eggplant]

Originally Posted by Shikimori Kazuki

hm Eggplant, did u say Season 2 will be 24 episodes and 2of which will be on DVD? where u get that info from? unless u r refering to Season 1.

Yes, I'm referring to Season 2, as I've seen the episode count on several sources, the clincher being from AMG's official website stating that Season 2 will consist of 8 DVDs, containing 3 episodes each.

As for the two DVD only episodes, likewise with Season 1, TBS (and other network stations) does this for several reasons:

1. Broadcasting schedule conflicts/constraints: For example, a 24 episode scheduled series may be shortened in case it is preempted (e.g., Black Cat).

2. Being co-producers of the show, TBS will rake in more revenue than they would from just sponsor air-time fees, if the unaired episodes enhances DVD sales (e.g., REC, Binchou-tan).

3. TBS needs to show something special from each of their current anime portfolio for the TBS Anime Festa, held in August. Last year they showed AMG epsiode 25, and it would be natural course for them to do the same this year.

It's not to say that the 22 eps are finalized (as it could be 23).

On an off-topic note, although TBS related, xxxHOLiC will probably be the same as AMG, the special feature of Rozen Maiden Traumend will probably be shown during the Festa, and the unaired episode 14.5 of BLACK CAT will air in late May.

[kikko_s]

WHOA! I didn't even KNOW the second season came out already!!! That's what the last 3 weeks of the semester will do to you...but JEEZ. What a great post-exam treat! 5 episodes into it already! Where the hell have I BEEN!?!?

But getting back on subject, is it just me or has the animation changed just a little from the first season? It looks like they're going back to the OVA style? Maybe I'm just insane... anyway, can't wait for the sub. (This just made my day)

[noktown]

Saw the ep 5,didnt really understand it,because i dont understand japanese...
but,when i saw all the episodes,i saw all (1-st season and 2-nd) in 1 day,and i think in the end Belldandy will be human...,dunno cuz stories like that always have ends like that :d

[jtrog]

I must wait till the subtitles to read. There was no way that I could follow it in raw. As usual, can't wait till its ready. NO vote yet.

offtopic - I'm learning tiny bits of japanese thru hearing (no way to read it). Its funny now I can say out loud 'that means..' to lots of things. So so so many conversations have almost the same words from different shows a person cannot help but notice -just a minute', 'what the..', 'incredible/amazing', oh and that 'its delicious'...

BellDandy is Heroine forever number 1.

[Spectacular_Insanity]

Originally Posted by Muir Woods

Saw episode 05.

Spoiler for Comments on episode 05:

Heh heh, K1 and Belldandy goes through that same "K1: I'm sorry to have you accompany me in lectures. Belldandy: I'm happy too/I'm learning a lot of things too/other excuses...etc" speech everytime after that lecture? That's sweet...a bit too sweet, but that good (or bad, depending if you enjoy AMG or not. But it's quite assured that everyone ventures into this forum likes AMG) AMG way. I find a bit ironic that Aoyama-senpai asks K1 for some relationship advice and help. Observing K1 being so sweetly with Belldandy, essentially a girlfriend, for over a year, can't blame him for thinking he's a candidate to refer for guidance. Well I suppose after being with Belldandy for a year he's learned a thing or two about relationships. And of course with the help of some of Belldandy's powers, everything works out for Aoyama. Good for him for gaining a female companion. Next episode preview, "That's Jealousy?" We all know what happens when Belldandy's jealous, or is that when she's unhappy? Hmm...

So what does happen...

Spoiler for rest of question:

...when Belldandy's angry? I heard a reference to that in episode 4 of the AnimEigo version, but I had no idea what it meant.

[noktown]

Damn i want to see this episode with subtitles

[Vicequaizer]

Originally Posted by eggplant

Yes, I'm referring to Season 2, as I've seen the episode count on several sources, the clincher being from AMG's official website stating that Season 2 will consist of 8 DVDs, containing 3 episodes each.

As for the two DVD only episodes, likewise with Season 1, TBS (and other network stations) does this for several reasons:

1. Broadcasting schedule conflicts/constraints: For example, a 24 episode scheduled series may be shortened in case it is preempted (e.g., Black Cat).

2. Being co-producers of the show, TBS will rake in more revenue than they would from just sponsor air-time fees, if the unaired episodes enhances DVD sales (e.g., REC, Binchou-tan).

3. TBS needs to show something special from each of their current anime portfolio for the TBS Anime Festa, held in August. Last year they showed AMG epsiode 25, and it would be natural course for them to do the same this year.

It's not to say that the 22 eps are finalized (as it could be 23).

On an off-topic note, although TBS related, xxxHOLiC will probably be the same as AMG, the special feature of Rozen Maiden Traumend will probably be shown during the Festa, and the unaired episode 14.5 of BLACK CAT will air in late May.

Actually, judging from the way I read it, I think its the same as season 1 in that 24 episodes will be AIRED (in 8 DVDs) and there will be another special 2-episode 9th DVD.
I mean, they say 8 DVD, but don't forget they did the same for the season 1, with the 24+25+special on a 9th DVD...so theoretically there were 9 volumes but they counted it differently.
Considering the anime-festa, they probably can show the "season 2 episode 25"...I highly doubt they are airing only 22 or 23.
Besides, from a business standpoint, if they are really going to put 3 episodes per DVD, it won't make sense if they put the "special" episodes in the 8th DVD along with the last episode of the aired TV series.
Because if so, there won't be the extra revenue from it, for those who want the DVD will buy it regardless of specials.
If you put it in a different DVD, you'd have those who want the DVD buy the full set AND the special DVD, along with those who only want the special.
Now, this is all based on the assumption of another 2-episode special being made, but thats a different story.

Oh, and...

Spoiler for episode 7:

Yay for Peorth, O~hohohoho Gorgeous Rose!

[Vicequaizer]

Originally Posted by Spectacular_Insanity

So what does happen...

Spoiler for rest of question:

...when Belldandy's angry? I heard a reference to that in episode 4 of the AnimEigo version, but I had no idea what it meant.

We all saw a glimpse of it last season in the Senbei episode...

[Spectacular_Insanity]

Originally Posted by Vicequaizer

We all saw a glimpse of it last season in the Senbei episode...

[sarcasm]Oh, well THAT answers my question! It's not like I haven't seen that episode before.[/sarcasm]

[Muir Woods]

Originally Posted by Spectacular_Insanity

So what does happen...

Spoiler for rest of question:

...when Belldandy's angry? I heard a reference to that in episode 4 of the AnimEigo version, but I had no idea what it meant.

When Belldandy is upset, bad stuff happens, such as a sudden thunderstorm, heavy rain, objects get damaged...etc. Vicequaizer refered to the Senbei episode (episode 16 of last season of AMG) as a reference for examples of this phenomenon.