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Perfect 10 | 48 | 36.36% | |
9 out of 10 : Excellent | 46 | 34.85% | |
8 out of 10 : Very Good | 28 | 21.21% | |
7 out of 10 : Good | 6 | 4.55% | |
6 out of 10 : Average | 2 | 1.52% | |
5 out of 10 : Below Average | 1 | 0.76% | |
4 out of 10 : Poor | 0 | 0% | |
3 out of 10 : Bad | 0 | 0% | |
2 out of 10 : Very Bad | 0 | 0% | |
1 out of 10 : Painful | 1 | 0.76% | |
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2011-01-27, 23:23 | Link #61 | |
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Now going back to the episode I don't know what else to say that hasn't already been commented on but one thing is clear I really wish this story was a little longer because based on what Homura said this episode it would appear that this little war has been going on for a long time. It would've been interesting to hear other MG's share their stories and experiences. I would imagine that how young girls becoming a MG is sort of like how most young people says join a military not because they have to but more so because of idealistic dreams of glory and honor.
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2011-01-27, 23:26 | Link #62 | |
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2011-01-27, 23:39 | Link #63 |
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Thats very bring back Mami most likely wouldn't have helped the girls situation at all. I'm sure she will be missed greatly but how many people can really say they are willing to forfeit their life and freedom for a person they barely knew.
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2011-01-27, 23:48 | Link #64 |
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So, all signs point to Sayaka being the next to die, more than likely. Or, she'll be used to show us how witches are created, if the prevalent idea that witches are magical girls ends up being true. Either way, it's a bleak future for her.
It was kind of funny hearing her crush yell at her. I was thinking the same thing an episode or two back, about how awful it would be to be constantly reminded of something I could never do again. I wonder if we'll get more background to that accident. Her devotion to him screams that the accident was her fault in some way. Anyways, everything is so coincidental. The problem, of course, is that stories work that way. It's called plot device. So, it's hard to say if we're supposed to have flags being raised at all the coincidence or not. For now, I am thinking we should. These witch events are happening around/to people close to them, and to think just a few days ago, they'd never experienced any! Which begs the question: Is Kyubey playing both sides? At the very least, I don't think for one second he really cares about killing witches. They're just incidental pieces in whatever game he's really involved in, in my opinion. What was real interesting was his conversation with the new girl at the end of the episode. Especially the part where she asks Kyubey "what the hell is going on, seems like the story has changed". I don't speak Japanese, so I have to take subs at face value, but that line sure makes it seem like something is being planned/played out, and Mami's death was not part of that plan. The other interesting tidbit from that conversation was that the new girl had absolutely no qualms about telling Kyubey she plans on defeating Sayaka. If we accept that Kyubey couldn't care less about the wellbeing of the magical girls, then this makes sense. Who's going to bet on him warning Sayaka? ;p Furthermore, it helps to affirm speculation that Homura is also contracted to Kyubey; that there is just him bringing torment to little girls everywhere, and that there aren't other little freaky-smile-rabbits bouncing around. (And lest it hasn't already been pointed out, I think it's obvious Kyubey can be hurt, but not killed-at least by Magical Girls. If Homura had really intended to kill Kyubey, she'd have kept trying, even after he made contact with Madoka. That she stopped, after contact was made, just affirms that her intent had been to keep him busy and away from Madoka. Once contact was made, there was no point anymore.) Lastly, whether it's the time loop or whatever other similar theory, they were given some ammunition in Homura's clenched fists in her reaction to Madoka telling her she'd never forget her. Edit: Oh, anyone else wondering if Magical Girls even age? Homura made it sound like she'd seen A LOT of other Magical Girls die, but since they seem to operate as loners, it seems to insinuate she's been at this for a very long time. |
2011-01-27, 23:54 | Link #65 | |
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Plus, the limitations of the wish still weren't shown. Thus, one could easily wish that all witches would be gone forever, thus no one would have to fight and die. As long as that idea is holding over the entire show, it means everything else is a farce. The whole plot can be solved in a minute. I don't mean that it's actually possible, but the idea should be brought up. Otherwise, all we've got is false drama from characters who are too stupid to live. |
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2011-01-28, 00:06 | Link #66 |
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Acha-... Blue... RIP, Blue... I'd be surprised if you lived pass the next episode or two...
And when you die, it will convince Madoka to become a mahou shoujo, and then she will kill the Red that killed the Blue. And then Q-Be will be so "KEIKAKU DOORI" on us. Speaking of Q-Be, damn, he makes me laugh with his incredibly obvious "I'm the mastermind" aura and look. I think it is supposed to be scary though. (Then again, that's something that can't be considering the character designs, sadly) Also, it helped(?) that Green was acting so... But still, if so many killed themselves, I'd think it would make the news though. Clearly, stands out too much. If these witches were making all of these people commit suicide, I'm surprised it hasn't made the news or notes by people. (Q-Be: Because its an anime! Me: Heh~)
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2011-01-28, 00:26 | Link #67 | |
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2011-01-28, 00:33 | Link #69 | |
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Seriously? When I contemplate what a little devil he might be, I find him absolutely terrifying. Wherever there is a person in a desperate situation, some expressionless stuffed animal is there, watching over them, plotting. Sends shivers down my spine. |
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2011-01-28, 00:41 | Link #70 | ||
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And at the start of the episode Sayaka said she was about to learn the heavy price to pay for miracles,once they know that,wishing Mami back to life just won't be worth the price Quote:
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2011-01-28, 01:39 | Link #75 |
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@scr, it's possible. But consider, knocking off another magical girl is a net loss on your Soul Gem's brightness. You expend magic, but don't gain a Grief Seed to cleanse your Gem. It wouldn't be surprising if most girls already have a turf and don't consider it worthwhile to off another magical girl to gain her turf.
Two other things I note about this episode. First, Homura says, "We all fight for our wish." This supports my speculation that the magical girls have to keep fighting to keep their wishes in force. Second, Hamura admits she's seen too many deaths to count anymore. But I don't hear Madoka refer to Mami by name as GG translated it. So I can't be certain if they mean magical girl deaths. If they do, you have to wonder about the life expentancy of a magical, months? Weeks? Days?? Oh yeah, what's the name of this episode's witch? |
2011-01-28, 02:40 | Link #77 |
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I'm assuming that soul gems dim on their own (perhaps magic decays or you use it constantly to maintain your wish or something), otherwise it would be a viable strategy to take your wish, hide, and never use magic. If that's the case, having more territory might make you safer, since you don't have to worry as much about not having enough witches to fight. Capturing a weaker girl's territory would be a sort of investment, where you expend magic now to get more chances to get grief seeds in the future.
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2011-01-28, 04:39 | Link #80 |
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Reviewed episode here;
http://animapple.blogspot.com/2011/0...ka-magica.html Additional thoughts with some speculations: I think it goes like this; *Homura does not want to make any more mahou shoujo who will suffer *Mami was lonely being mahou shoujo, thus she wanted more mahou shoujo who can support her. Either way, being 'Mahou Shoujo' pretty much means 'throwing everything you had'. At this time, I really wonder what would've been Homura's wish. For instance, she seems to know about Madoka a lot, even though Madoka has never seen her. Homura was being extremely sarcastic about Madoka's 'I will remember you!' claim, which wonders me whether if memory madoka has is actually true. Whatever it is, I'm pretty sure Homura knows either Madoka's past or about future, and her wish might be related to these. Or even maybe... Spoiler:
Now, we can see Sayaka vs Kyoko rivalry forming. This red hair girl has almost same evilness vibe as Kyuube, only difference is that Kyuube is pro of double speak when she is more direct. Something along the line of 'living witches egg next to Kamijou' is not impossible. Kyuube's just... eh. I'm seeing some pixiv pics with humanoid moe-version kyuube, which disgusts me to extent. I never want to see Kyuube in 'MOE' version. He is too devilish for it.
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