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SeijiSensei · 2018-10-07, 12:21

I watched the movie the other day with a friend who also watched the first series. We both thought the production technologies displayed there included a substantially greater amount of animation than in the original series.

For that series, they made a "behind-the-scenes" show for that one which showed the puppeteers below a large stage. Most of the explosions were squibs. I'd like to see another glimpse into the methods behind this season as well.

There was a lot less action in the first episode here compared to the movie to know which techniques they will rely on more this season. Of course, they had a budgetary infusion to make the movie, some of which will presumably spill over into TF2.

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Originally Posted by HandofFate

glad the guitar guy is on Shang's side, he seems neat.

Mouth movements have never been a strong point of this art form, but the demon lute really hammers that home.

erneiz_hyde · 2018-10-08, 08:35

Shang is still in a fail streak. Next episode he would presumably be troubled by the Yin Shi (again) no thanks to Gale (again). Guy just can't catch a break

B214 · 2018-10-08, 09:32

Well Shang sure is loved by the Enigmatic Gale, in a very unneeded way.

HandofFate · 2018-10-08, 12:27

anyone with prior knowledge of these works know if some of these swords being shown are taken from their many previous works as a wink or reference

Jimmy C · 2018-10-08, 13:17

Yes. According to those familiar with Pili's other series, several of the swords indeed were used by characters in those series.

And the sword that spoke in episode 2 is from the anime Red Dragon, which was based on an RPG session played by Urobuchi, Nasu and a few others. That sword was used by Gen's character.

bakato · 2018-10-08, 17:39

Shang coaster is on its way to crashing while Lin warms up to glasses. I gotta say Lin is doinga great job of acting like a villain.

erneiz_hyde · 2018-10-08, 19:42

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Originally Posted by bakato

I gotta say Lin is doinga great job of acting like a villain.

He has always been a villain so he doesn't need to 'act' like one. You should say he was doing a great job acting like a hero in the previous season

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Also

Gale "It would not be out of the question for her to be deceived by a rogue with a mastery of deceit"
Yeah, that's REALLY rich coming from you

bakato · 2018-10-15, 11:25

Weird. I thought this monk dude was the evil boss, but it seems he's a bystander. I wonder what his role is gonna be. The Yin's proudly continue the long tradition of being fucking morons. Lin finally returns for a love triangle with our hero. Will the musician be able woe Shang's heart before Lin can steal it?

erneiz_hyde · 2018-10-15, 11:30

Lin continues his shtick of bullshitting his way through everything

"When in trouble, you ask your friend for help"

B214 · 2018-10-16, 08:03

I wonder how he's going to help? Chop of Shang's leg?

bakato · 2018-10-16, 20:37

There's still more one mystery character who's yet to make her debut.

HandofFate · 2018-10-16, 23:19

so far, feel like the impact of this season isn't as strong as s1 right now.

the plot of S1 was pretty quick and clean.

Here the scroll is the focus, but they're throwing so many new characters at us every episode.

I do like the monk though.

B214 · 2018-10-17, 02:37

Well it's probably because they intend for there to be more seasons ahead and is planning for more characters that will become a regular like Shang and Lin.

chaos_alfa · 2018-10-17, 08:35

I hope eventually Xíng Hài will show up again. There aren't many female characters in the cast and she could spice things up a bit, by introducing a new faction to deal with.

erneiz_hyde · 2018-10-19, 00:53

It just occured to me. Betsutengai from last season had the title "bones of creation". Up till now I thought that meant "bones that has the power to create". But after seeing the kanji and thinking a bit more, I think it means closer to "the one who reduces everthing in creation to a pile of bones". Or in cooler terms, "the ruin of all creation".

bakato · 2018-10-22, 11:36

One of my minor gripes I had this season was how there were so many people crossing the wastelands after it was hyped to be impossible to survive. Lin said it best. At this rate, the wastelands were gonna lose their reputation for being dangerous and the worst part for me was it diminished Shang's achievement. Urobuchi's answer to this was comical as it was awesome. Shang basically nerfed the wastelands difficulty by killing all the dangers while trying to pass himself.

erneiz_hyde · 2018-10-29, 08:53

Spoiler for episode 5:

Btw, it's been at the back of my mind since season 2, but does anyone else feels like every episode up till now there is always someone within the episode "holding the idiot ball"? Basically every episode has somebody screwing up somehow.

B214 · 2018-10-29, 09:15

I really like how Lin prefers to use tricks to defeat his opponents over using his sword. I think it's an interesting bit to have considering how skilled he is with a sword.

bakato · 2018-10-29, 11:16

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Originally Posted by erneiz_hyde

Spoiler for episode 5:

Btw, it's been at the back of my mind since season 2, but does anyone else feels like every episode up till now there is always someone within the episode "holding the idiot ball"? Basically every episode has somebody screwing up somehow.

How so and who's holding it this episode?

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Originally Posted by B214

I really like how Lin prefers to use tricks to defeat his opponents over using his sword. I think it's an interesting bit to have considering how skilled he is with a sword.

That was the whole point of his revelation in season 1.

Don't know why I was worried they'd dragon Shang's plight for another episode. I loved Lang and now I love him even more for trying to kill Lin. Definitely the best person to deal with him.

erneiz_hyde · 2018-10-29, 11:30

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Originally Posted by bakato

How so and who's holding it this episode?

The first 2 eps Shang was in a fail streak. The next 2 episode the ball passed to Xie. This episode, Kuang somehow firmly believed that no help will come to Shang so he takes his time killing him. Could be just my imagination that's why I asked if anyone else feels the same.

EDIT: Oh I just realized after seeing the sub that when Lang fought the dragon the background music can be interpreted as Lang actually singing that song! That's really cool.

2018-10-08, 08:35	Link #22
erneiz_hyde 18782+18782=37564 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: InterWebs	Shang is still in a fail streak. Next episode he would presumably be troubled by the Yin Shi (again) no thanks to Gale (again). Guy just can't catch a break __________________

2018-10-08, 12:27	Link #24
HandofFate Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006	anyone with prior knowledge of these works know if some of these swords being shown are taken from their many previous works as a wink or reference __________________ ...

2018-10-08, 17:39	Link #26
bakato Senior Member Join Date: May 2014	Shang coaster is on its way to crashing while Lin warms up to glasses. I gotta say Lin is doinga great job of acting like a villain. __________________ Jcafe is up!

2018-10-15, 11:25	Link #28
bakato Senior Member Join Date: May 2014	Weird. I thought this monk dude was the evil boss, but it seems he's a bystander. I wonder what his role is gonna be. The Yin's proudly continue the long tradition of being fucking morons. Lin finally returns for a love triangle with our hero. Will the musician be able woe Shang's heart before Lin can steal it? __________________ Jcafe is up!

2018-10-15, 11:30	Link #29
erneiz_hyde 18782+18782=37564 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: InterWebs	Lin continues his shtick of bullshitting his way through everything "When in trouble, you ask your friend for help" __________________

2018-10-08, 09:32	Link #23
B214 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014	Well Shang sure is loved by the Enigmatic Gale, in a very unneeded way.

2018-10-08, 13:17	Link #25
Jimmy C Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007	Yes. According to those familiar with Pili's other series, several of the swords indeed were used by characters in those series. And the sword that spoke in episode 2 is from the anime Red Dragon, which was based on an RPG session played by Urobuchi, Nasu and a few others. That sword was used by Gen's character.

2018-10-16, 08:03	Link #30
B214 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014	I wonder how he's going to help? Chop of Shang's leg?

2018-10-16, 20:37	Link #31
bakato Senior Member Join Date: May 2014	There's still more one mystery character who's yet to make her debut. __________________ Jcafe is up!

2018-10-16, 23:19	Link #32
HandofFate Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006	so far, feel like the impact of this season isn't as strong as s1 right now. the plot of S1 was pretty quick and clean. Here the scroll is the focus, but they're throwing so many new characters at us every episode. I do like the monk though. __________________ ...

2018-10-17, 02:37	Link #33
B214 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014	Well it's probably because they intend for there to be more seasons ahead and is planning for more characters that will become a regular like Shang and Lin.

2018-10-17, 08:35	Link #34
chaos_alfa Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: The Netherlands	I hope eventually Xíng Hài will show up again. There aren't many female characters in the cast and she could spice things up a bit, by introducing a new faction to deal with.

2018-10-19, 00:53	Link #35
erneiz_hyde 18782+18782=37564 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: InterWebs	It just occured to me. Betsutengai from last season had the title "bones of creation". Up till now I thought that meant "bones that has the power to create". But after seeing the kanji and thinking a bit more, I think it means closer to "the one who reduces everthing in creation to a pile of bones". Or in cooler terms, "the ruin of all creation". __________________

2018-10-22, 11:36	Link #36
bakato Senior Member Join Date: May 2014	One of my minor gripes I had this season was how there were so many people crossing the wastelands after it was hyped to be impossible to survive. Lin said it best. At this rate, the wastelands were gonna lose their reputation for being dangerous and the worst part for me was it diminished Shang's achievement. Urobuchi's answer to this was comical as it was awesome. Shang basically nerfed the wastelands difficulty by killing all the dangers while trying to pass himself. __________________ Jcafe is up!

2018-10-29, 08:53	Link #37
erneiz_hyde 18782+18782=37564 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: InterWebs	Spoiler for episode 5: Kuang is starting to sniff out Lin thanks to Xie, and Lang tried to kill Lin after they got the dragon horn. Lin still managed to impart the recipe to Lang before fleeing so Lang made it. Meanwhile, Shang is in trouble but is saved by Lang's timely intervention. It seems the medicine not only cured Shang but buffed him up as well. Next up should be Shang being awesome! This show really knows how to end an episode with a hype. Btw, it's been at the back of my mind since season 2, but does anyone else feels like every episode up till now there is always someone within the episode "holding the idiot ball"? Basically every episode has somebody screwing up somehow. __________________

2018-10-29, 09:15	Link #38
B214 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014	I really like how Lin prefers to use tricks to defeat his opponents over using his sword. I think it's an interesting bit to have considering how skilled he is with a sword.