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May 24, 2015 3:00 PM

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If you really expect some youngster who playing with his d*ck everyday like him to be a super strong, then there so much wrong with you. He even relied on Ophis snake with his fight in Rating game(in a sense he was fighting against youngster on the same age as him), with that you can clearly judge his level.

Perhaps from a writer PoV, his characteristic alone didn't allowed him to be a strong one because it will be strange and contradicted the plot. We can say his character itself is bad, but him being weak with that character he has was good. Whether you like it or not, he not putting up a fight didn't disturb the plot and even it was done well. If you really read the novel, then you might know you will never got a "good fight" in this volume.
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May 24, 2015 3:16 PM
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Why? He's a proud and overconfident bastard who never trained one day in his life and only talks about the demonic power he was born with.

Ise has been training daily for about 3 whole months now in the anime, one of which was with a Dragon King in a mountain.

Okay seriously don't take this too seriously okay, all I say I hate villains who are all talk and no action. All I said is that Diodora should at least put up a good because that would of make the fight scene more interesting in my opinion.


I'm not taking it seriously, I'm completely chill with you not liking it. It's just that his character can't be strong, he was just a proud bastard who didn't even try to put effort in anything except for rape. It 's what makes sense for his character to be. Your opinion may differ, but this is what makes sense in this series. You don't train, 99% of chance of you being a weakling.

Even Vali is training constantly, it's not like he gets stronger just by breathing.
May 24, 2015 5:17 PM

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Enjoyed every second of Diodora's beatdown. He deserved it !!!!!

I would love to have dat Booblingul <3

ASIA NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Tears were flowing
May 24, 2015 5:23 PM
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Issei beating Diodora's ass was soooo fucking worth it, that guy is a DISGUSTING PIECE OF SHIT and he deserved a lot worse for what he did and said in this episode

Everyone was really amazing in this episode, Xenovia going beast mode, Kiba kicking that crazy guy from S2's ass like he was trash, Akeno and Rias going beast mode over this impending date with Issei (LOL) and Issei in Balance Breaker (His armor looks AMAZING)

The comedy was great as well...That booblingual thing had me dying xDDD That cliffhanger tho O_O Holy shit what happened to Asia
May 24, 2015 6:15 PM
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next episode will be awesome ~
it is so satisfying when issei beats the hell out of the astaroth ~
kinda remind me of the fight between kirito and sugou with sugou screaming like a babies and shout 'itai ~ itai ~ ' (hope i get the spelling correct :) )
so so much satisfying.. the moment issei holding his grip with the boosted gear's green orb flashing ~
OH F-King yeah ~ tht punch gonna b hurts man !!

again ~ cant wait for the next episode ~ >.<
May 24, 2015 10:02 PM

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I may be bilingual... but I'll never be Pailingual.
That was a pretty delicious fight scene though.

Insane amount of BOOSTO! always gets me hyped. Diodora getting rekt was super satisfying. Same with Freed getting killed by Kiba.
I mainly see the animes... so don't blame me for not knowing about the Manga/LN
May 24, 2015 10:18 PM

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Omfg, so hyped for next episode. What happens next and a certain fight in Volume 10 are my 2 favorite moments of the LN.

Also wish they would of ended the episode sith a certain someone saying, "YOOOOOOOOOOUUUUUUUUUUUU!!!!!" to another certain someone. That would of been a hell of a cliff hanger.
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May 24, 2015 10:25 PM
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WHERE DID SHE GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

DAT CLIFFHANGER...
May 25, 2015 3:37 AM

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This is gunna b so epic
DxD, the show that keeps on giving ;)
May 25, 2015 5:06 AM

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wtf? did Issei read the minds of those girls through their boobs? goddamn.. hahaha

damn I now take back what I said about me being able to understand Diodora for wanting Asia. Fuck that evil bastard.

I really hate it when villains get defeated and then the protagonist won't kill them. Make him pay for for his deeds dammit. Beating him is nowhere near enough.

Pretty sure Asia just went to the bathroom.. lol
May 25, 2015 9:21 AM

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I was bouncing up and down on my chair the moment the "game" began. Issei didn't disappoint with the timely dress-break, but Diodora's pawns were ready and rid of shame already. I was kind of disappointed in Diodora's pieces a bit though. I would have thought that considering they'd all been broken-in by him, that they'd all be portrayed as emotionless zombies with vacant eyes or something, instead of just so perfectly happy to serve him.....

Boobs-lingual (or "Pai-Lingual" in Japanese which actually sounds so much better), was fun to watch. But watching the scene, I got the feeling that even if Issei hadn't called out their plans, they could have just as easily told Graspar and Koneko split the pawns between them and beat them up.

Then using Akeno to stoke Ria's jealousy and have them one-up one another until they blew the Queen to bits was also great fun. Issei's gonna have a lot of dates to go on once this arc is over.

Kiba destroying shitty-priest was alright, but watching Diodora's face get beat really took the cake. I don't understand how Issei even managed NOT to kill him. That bastards taunts were infuriating, AND you have the power of Ddraig for god sake! If I were in his shoes, I would have already ripped the dudes balls off the moment I got close, shoved them in his own mouth and punched his face endlessly until it made him chew them up and swallow them. Damn that guy made me mad....

Asia disappeared at the end.... JD next week!
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May 25, 2015 7:02 PM
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Still extremely disappointed that the proper Rating game was skipped. Unfortunately, this season is even worse than 2nd season in terms of adaptation compared to the novels....
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The endless debate between fans and haters. At one point, after spending a lot of time on MAL, you just realize it's totally pointless.
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May 25, 2015 7:07 PM

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I liked the episode and although I haven't read the manga so I don't know too much about Diodora but it seemed to me that he did literally nothing to attack Issei. All he had was defensive moves , no offense. Kind of underwhelming for somebody who is supposed to be related to one of the Four great satans.
May 25, 2015 7:58 PM
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I liked the episode and although I haven't read the manga so I don't know too much about Diodora but it seemed to me that he did literally nothing to attack Issei. All he had was defensive moves , no offense. Kind of underwhelming for somebody who is supposed to be related to one of the Four great satans.
That's the irony. He's the weakest of all the 4 Satan siblings even with an Ophis snake. Literally the whole point of his character is to be a pitiful scumbag.
May 25, 2015 8:26 PM

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I'm so happy that this EP is what really happened in the LN~ Glad they didn't tweaked it even one bit..

And all those guys asking what happened to Asia, you'll get your answer next EP so just wait..
(Though obviously you can't wait for the next EP lol!)

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Shit got real. Next week is what every single LN reader has been waiting for.

Ahh can't wait!
May 25, 2015 10:18 PM

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So let me get this right. They took parts from the Student Council fight and changed it to a fight with Astaroth? I guess if I hadn't read the LN's I would be more happy with this season but, I can't believe how they are just distorting so much.
May 25, 2015 11:19 PM

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JD hype is real
May 26, 2015 8:32 AM
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Apart from the episode I wanna ask this question that what does the expressions mean in the this banner
http://img2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20141206092425/highschooldxd/images/thumb/7/77/High_School_DxD_Born_banner.jpg/240px-High_School_DxD_Born_banner.jpg
As a LN reader I've never read that issei and reas had a fight. So if anyone knows about these expressions of those as they are in some sort of fight or anything so please do tell :)
May 26, 2015 8:36 AM

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idZumZum said:
Apart from the episode I wanna ask this question that what does the expressions mean in the this banner
http://img2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20141206092425/highschooldxd/images/thumb/7/77/High_School_DxD_Born_banner.jpg/240px-High_School_DxD_Born_banner.jpg
As a LN reader I've never read that issei and reas had a fight. So if anyone knows about these expressions of those as they are in some sort of fight or anything so please do tell :)


I think it's more about how Issei is subconsciously putting a wall between himself and Rias cause of Raynare's trauma
May 26, 2015 9:01 AM
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So let me get this right. They took parts from the Student Council fight and changed it to a fight with Astaroth? I guess if I hadn't read the LN's I would be more happy with this season but, I can't believe how they are just distorting so much.

Nope, aside from the order they fought Diodora's peerage, everything was almost the same as the LN. Nothing from the RG against Sona was here.

When people can tell me how the changes makes it impossible for them to continue into a season 4 or 5, then I'll take them seriously.
May 26, 2015 12:08 PM

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so... where do you go to learn

Pailingual (Boob Language)

... if you can learn this, you can finally understand girls
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May 26, 2015 5:41 PM

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Dress Break, Booblingual, and sweet talking? Issei has upgraded what he can do.
Freed was instantly killed by Yuuto. And Diodora was easily defeated by Issei.

Seems like Asia went away and Vali has come to play.
Can't wait for the next episode. Everyone seems so hyped!
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May 27, 2015 10:09 AM

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Great episode. Kind of disappointing that when that freaky priest returned after so long and died in a few minutes by Kiba.

Also Koneko is a genius to make Akeno powered up and then in the same time powered Rias up. Koneko keeps on saying Issei the worst, but she also wants it ^^ Oh Issei...



Diodora is all talk, his group is pretty weak. I mean come on, the queen is nothing without bishops to heal her, and the pawns are literally a one-hit faint.

I'm looking forward next week's episode lol.

May 27, 2015 10:20 AM

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Dress Break, Booblingual, and sweet talking? Issei has upgraded what he can do.
Freed was instantly killed by Yuuto. And Diodora was easily defeated by Issei.

Seems like Asia went away and Vali has come to play.
Can't wait for the next episode. Everyone seems so hyped!

Has freed actually been killed? I feel like that was too quick of an appearance for him.
May 27, 2015 10:25 AM

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RedEyedkiryuu said:
Fireego said:
Dress Break, Booblingual, and sweet talking? Issei has upgraded what he can do.
Freed was instantly killed by Yuuto. And Diodora was easily defeated by Issei.

Seems like Asia went away and Vali has come to play.
Can't wait for the next episode. Everyone seems so hyped!

Has freed actually been killed? I feel like that was too quick of an appearance for him.


He was cut into pieces and stabbed in the head. he's dead Jim. He's not like fucking Grendel
May 27, 2015 11:40 AM

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hold on i'ma fight naked and apperently boobs have a mind of their own Freed is back and he's uglier than ever
May 27, 2015 10:03 PM

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TALKING TITS. Glorious.

The scene with Akeno getting a date promise and getting super strong was spectacular. And then Rias responds in kind out of Jealousy. Then Akeno is jealous of Rias's jealousy...ultimate weapon.

Glad that fucking creepy piece of shit got fucking rekt. That was one of the most satisfying moments ever. Nothing beats seeing some fucking garbage who's all talk (and who even killed another demon for a power-up) get his shit pushed in like an elephant stomping a cricket.

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Bet the people defending Diodora feel real stupid right now >_>

Damn right. Though, this being MAL, there are always the few douchebags who cling to their denial because they absolutely refuse to admit being wrong.
May 28, 2015 7:46 AM
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That powerup of Issei was really epic.

oh man, that ending was so sudden.
May 28, 2015 10:30 AM

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<I, WHO IS ABOUT TO AWAKEN...>

A little less than 48 hours. I'm so fucking excited.
May 28, 2015 3:24 PM

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AverageFanboy said:
pjburton said:
So let me get this right. They took parts from the Student Council fight and changed it to a fight with Astaroth? I guess if I hadn't read the LN's I would be more happy with this season but, I can't believe how they are just distorting so much.

Nope, aside from the order they fought Diodora's peerage, everything was almost the same as the LN. Nothing from the RG against Sona was here.

When people can tell me how the changes makes it impossible for them to continue into a season 4 or 5, then I'll take them seriously.


it's definitely not impossible, but it leads to more things being changed, cut, or otherwise modified in the future. One of the main problems with skipping the Sitri game is


that, and it was fun to see the Sitri team getting a chance to be badass. They're a very technique heavy team, whereas Gremory or Baal are power heavy teams. The fight brings the Gremory team down a few notches, and impresses on them the importance of thinking more strategically, rather than just lobbing massive amounts of power around. A lot of the time they do still just barrel though with overwhelming power, but at least they start thinking more about how to implement/develop their powers
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May 28, 2015 3:31 PM

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omg Asia-chan! Why did she disappeared? :O

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May 28, 2015 3:31 PM
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AverageFanboy said:

Nope, aside from the order they fought Diodora's peerage, everything was almost the same as the LN. Nothing from the RG against Sona was here.

When people can tell me how the changes makes it impossible for them to continue into a season 4 or 5, then I'll take them seriously.


it's definitely not impossible, but it leads to more things being changed, cut, or otherwise modified in the future. One of the main problems with skipping the Sitri game is


that, and it was fun to see the Sitri team getting a chance to be badass. They're a very technique heavy team, whereas Gremory or Baal are power heavy teams. The fight brings the Gremory team down a few notches, and impresses on them the importance of thinking more strategically, rather than just lobbing massive amounts of power around. A lot of the time they do still just barrel though with overwhelming power, but at least they start thinking more about how to implement/develop their powers
Actually the style of the tournament got changed from round robin (what it was in the LN), and now is single elimination. The author confirmed on his blog that Sona and Seekvaira will be having a game, which means that either in an OVA or the beginning of next season, we'll at least have a shortened version of Rias vs Sona.
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mg021 said:
AverageFanboy said:

Nope, aside from the order they fought Diodora's peerage, everything was almost the same as the LN. Nothing from the RG against Sona was here.

When people can tell me how the changes makes it impossible for them to continue into a season 4 or 5, then I'll take them seriously.


it's definitely not impossible, but it leads to more things being changed, cut, or otherwise modified in the future. One of the main problems with skipping the Sitri game is


that, and it was fun to see the Sitri team getting a chance to be badass. They're a very technique heavy team, whereas Gremory or Baal are power heavy teams. The fight brings the Gremory team down a few notches, and impresses on them the importance of thinking more strategically, rather than just lobbing massive amounts of power around. A lot of the time they do still just barrel though with overwhelming power, but at least they start thinking more about how to implement/develop their powers

Saji did pretty much the same thing in EPs 4 and 5 but by himself instead of needing Ise's help. That's an improvement if anything.

The author needed to come up with a completely hax skill just to make they have a chance of winning (And considering it was never mentioned again after V6, I suppose he regrets doing it). Sorry, but that wasn't badass at all.
May 28, 2015 3:40 PM

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I hear that many LN reader not impressed with Gremory vs Sitri match because a need to nerfed Gremory team, perhaps that's why it's skipped, i do still want to watch it though.
May 28, 2015 7:21 PM

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See's episode 9 preview.

Loses shit entirely.
May 28, 2015 9:50 PM

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Not sure if Diodora is weak or Issei is too strong...
May 29, 2015 1:12 AM

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Not sure if Diodora is weak or Issei is too strong...


Both
May 29, 2015 10:19 AM

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Akeno and Rias' disputes are hilarious!
What happened to Asia though?
May 29, 2015 2:36 PM

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So freaking HYPED. I can't wait for the wrong choice. It's gonna be good. I trust the studio and the voice actors. The chant should be scary and epic.
May 29, 2015 7:02 PM

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Okay, the end when the music stopped and they saw Asia disappearing... I was like:


May 30, 2015 11:32 AM

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oh what a twist! Asia has fallen?


May 31, 2015 9:50 PM

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Man seeing that rich brat having his ass handed to him was so fucking satisfying.
Jun 1, 2015 5:57 AM
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In the original LN, instead of just kidnapping Asia. The enemies was also planning to reverse the effects (a type of technique) of her Sacred Gear and have her hurt everyone (as she can effect everyone within a radius/AOE) including the Leaders (like Azazel and Rias's brother). The author regretted using the reverse idea and wanted to change it so I understand the change in the anime.
However, I sort of wish they've done a better plan in replacing that then just attacking everyone during the Rating games. Just attacking everyone during the Rating Games is even a more worse planning then when the terrorist group (Chaos Brigade) tried to attack all the Three leaders during their alliance meeting in the last episodes of Season two (HIghschool Dxd New). At least during that part (attack on Three Alliance arc) they had more of a plan (like using Gasper and Vali's betrayal).

For example:
In this episode, the anime could've changed the original LN's plot of reversing Asia's Sacred Gear and hurt everyone to forcing Asia to heal the ENEMIES within her radius. Sure this sounds similar to Gasper's case (enemy using an ally against them), but it's a better plan of attack then just charging in with more then one evil leader.
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I knew something was going to happen to Asia. Everything just seemed too easy and too good to be true. I hope she'll come back.

Also, freaking Issei with the best harem fighting over him, he has it all T_T
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THE. BEST. EPISODE. YET!

The plot thickened more than ever, and Issei finally went all out. I'm actually more interested in the plot than the oppai at this point.
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Jun 11, 2015 3:11 PM

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lol dat japanese, when Asia cried they showed her legs to make it look like she was peeing :D so deviant ;o

During fight with naked girls.. I don't remember if the girls really were not scared of being naked, I think that this happened in other volume in other fight not with Diodora, but I can't remember when... also Xenovia should start the fight and kill 2 rooks not after Issei defeated pawns.

I don't see enough of fear in Diodora, he should be scared so much of Issei... and there is no talk about how Asia was meant to be used together with this dimension lost

all the rest as good and same as in LN
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Jun 16, 2015 4:27 AM

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The whole concept of this power Issei has awakened is ridiculous and pretty much kills any built up intensity the series had before now. Things were really good in the first few episodes, why'd that have to ruin it with pointless ecchi? I don't mind it here and there when it comes to Issei's harem, but seriously keep it out of the fighting scenes at least.

Jun 19, 2015 5:16 AM

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Well those fights ended quite easily.Obviously this weren't big enemies.
Wat was that light at the end that took Asia. Did God reappeared and decided to take her and make her an angel or something?

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Bet the people defending Diodora feel real stupid right now >_>


Damn you are thick headed as hell. People were saying that before he revealed he was all evil etc Issey had a shitty behavior about it and they are still right about that.
Jun 20, 2015 8:06 PM

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I wonder what the hell was up with that beam of light Asia disappeared into.

The beating was cool. I though Diodora was going to lose a limb for a moment there.
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Brutal! But what happened to Asia in the end? Hope she returns as she's pretty much the best character of this anime!
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