What did you think of this episode?
5Loved it!
79.7%
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11.5%
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3It was OK
5.5%
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2Disliked it
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1Hated it
1.9%
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Average 4.7
419 votes
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tsubasaloverDec 5, 2009 12:27 PM
I ♥ Two Syaorans from Tsubasa RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE and TRC!!! |
| The acting is actually related to reality........ cant get simpler than that since the story repeated twice and he seems to said "i been waited by my friend" but meros think the other way....... But in anyway......there's no point waiting coz his friend is dead. The one the is running is not the author,I think is his friend instead.The last part got me >.< |
MorningGloryDec 6, 2009 8:17 AM
| this is the most powerful anme i have watched in quite a while, with extremely well-made animation. seizonsha said: I think it is almost evident the play is staged at some point of time, almost exactly how we see it. There are however parts that are the writer's own illusion. And the boundary between reality and illusion is very vague, thats why it may seem confusing at times.The only thing I think that many people seem to get wrong a bit, is the part about the play involving the Damon and Pythias myth (which was later turned into the story around Meros and Selinuntius by Schiller)...or I see it that wrong. As far as I understood it is never even made clear if they actually staged that play, because it serves more as a antithesis towards his friendship with the actor. But even if, the Meros story he is writing is being written by him in the times when he already went to Tokyo...the play is only the connection to his memories, at least that is how I see it.. gloryfy said: Meros thinks exactly the same way, he has to go back cause he is waited by his friend.The acting is actually related to reality........ cant get simpler than that since the story repeated twice and he seems to said "i been waited by my friend" but meros think the other way....... Thats why: gloryfy said: At the first part, before the author understood his friend, the one resembles running Meros is his friend. But later it is shown that the one whos really running is the author himself, and that should be also how the author sees the play later.But in anyway......there's no point waiting coz his friend is dead. The one the is running is not the author,I think is his friend instead.The last part got me >.< Anyway, I havent read its original novel, so dont know if it is explained more detailed there about how the friend thought, or how the sensei (author ) thinks later, but I think it is very strongly indicated at the end of the episode, when the woman called again to ask about the finishing script and told him about another job. The sensei (author) didnt react at first, but then smiled when theres a short screen flash of that watch. This seemingly similar reaction to the last episode has in fact fundamentally different reason. This plus the smile and the watch, it suggests/proves that the author finally understands and truly trusts his friend. |
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| tips get from narrator =P =In reality= to make him wait ~his friend(died) to wait ~the author.during the hospital scene,the author said that he has waited his friend for so long thushis friend is just making him to wait =In play= to make him wait ~his friend(should be dead since the promise broke) to wait ~the author During the near ending,I am confuse whether which is Meros that connect to the play.But after when his friend's son gave the clock,I believe that the one who been holding and keeping the clock is his friend (after his friend throw out the train's window).His friend also suffer great trial during the journey till his death as is in play.During the play I notice the pendent is been carried by Meros after his friend gave him. this story tell us that Meros is a total loser....the good point that Meros shown is that he treasure his friend which indeed he said it "very well done" just like in romoe and juliet. The bad side that Meros shown is that he break the promises during the trial.coz of fear of death and just wanted to run away from the problem .Which I can clearly see how his mental state during the journey. Having his friend as hostage surely as a human being will have to keep the promises right?Human sure is evil......(ohh i am human =P ) i think his friend is very trustworthy and he willing to become hostage to save his friend. The moral of the story is "talk easy ,but doing is different story" (>.< It rhythm ) I believe that the king sentence Meros to death according to the predicament that i created at the top. When you related the play into reality did you notice The reality and the play are connected....same goes the ending 壇くん 待つ身がつらいかね 待たせる身がつらいかね |
MorningGloryDec 9, 2009 1:59 AM
| i'm speechless right now. this episode deserves 10/ 5.. |
| wow.. what an amazing arc.. overall, it's a good thing they mixed the original story with what happened to the author.. coz like he said, his work failed as a literature.. and at this age, i think a lot of us may not appreciate that story alone.. but this anime presented it in parallel with the author and it just turned to be a fine work of masterpiece.. it turned out to be a very strong tale of friendship and trust that i don't care about the bl depiction they did last week.. |
| Awesome episode, one of the best i ever seen (in anime overall!!) its just strange they didnt show the ending of the theater piece it would be funny if this would get like just 5/5 votes (something ive never seen b4) |
peroxidDec 14, 2009 8:56 AM
| Amazing and powerful episode, had me teary eyed all the way through the second half of the episode. So far I've enjoyed the adaptations of Dasai works the most hehe. All that might keep me giving this anime a real top score (more than 8) might be the inconsistencies in the arcs. |
| omg..i loved this one. simply awesome. can't even think anythin to say..best story ever. 100+/10. i think i'll have to go to watch it again now.^^ |
LeffyDec 14, 2009 8:28 AM
     I didn't want to hurt you but you're pretty when you cry. I didn't really love you but I'm pretty when I lie. |
| Not really as good as I expected to be but not to say it was bad. The second half was rather plain to me it deserved better than that for what it did in the first episode. Anyway, good episode. |
 "A Legend is but a tale of a beautiful lie." |
| Oh so beautiful. This is my favorite arc thus far, I especially loved the complexity of the story and the excellent background music that set the perfect mood. |
DunkyDec 14, 2009 11:15 AM
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Deadpool135 said: Oh so beautiful. This is my favorite arc thus far, I especially loved the complexity of the story and the excellent background music that set the perfect mood. Same here :) |
 "Only the dead have seen the end of war". ~Plato~ |
| Well my assumption from watching ep 9 was sort of correct : Joushima had a chronic disorder henc he thought he might be in the way of the authors writing career which he deeply loved. This is what : "Is it more painful for the person who makes the other wait" Well the Joushima dying part made me cry a little. Charliehsv said: So far I've enjoyed the adaptations of Dasai works the most hehe. Well me too , hence the anime world is gifting us a movie based on the 1st arc :) The last part must be like = hes resolved all his feelings , and has courage to take up any jobs without doubting himself anymore.. |
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| Wow, the ending made me cry. ;_; I loved it. |
| Best arc so far. The end made me sad. :( |
| It's just great... I think it's even better then No Longer Human I cried |
Charliehsv said: So far I've enjoyed the adaptations of Dasai works the most hehe. Definitely, but the Souseki Natsume one was great too. Well, I don't really know what to say after such a display of Madhouse's animation and Dasai's litterary skill, it was close to perfection. Maybe : when do the last episode's sub for Mouryou no Hako comes out exactly, if it ever comes out? ;) |
 In every age, in every place, the deeds of men remain the same. |
| Great conclusion for a great story..that's all i can say..and the milf is pretty hot..erhhm sorry |
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| Great arc:D but i prefer Kokoro since i've read the book before Run,melos Is it painful to wait for someone, or is it more painful to be the one that makes others wait? Well, There's no need to wait anymore:) |
| LET JUSTICE BE DONE; THOUGH THE HEAVENS MAY FALL |
| It is painful to make me wait for the other guy to say: "Sorry dude, but I'm not gay" to the other. So I guess I should take the 2nd option then ;) |
 If he's not with us, he's AGAINST us!!! |
| I wish these last two arcs were somehow separated from the first two, that way I could score Kokoro and Hashire Melos with a 9-10/10 |
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| woah. I throughly enjoyed this part of the arc. The underwater part was so amazing. T absolutely loved it. really really well done. on a different note, I know this arc was made by the guys that made Death Note and Bakuman. Does anyone know if the art will be like Run Melos and No Longer Human for the Bakuman anime? |
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| Good evening Shroomie ^^ Shroomie said: It gets a bit confusing whether Melos represents Joshima or Takada. Personally, I think it's both of them. At first it's Joshima. But when he falls ill, the tables turn and it's Joshima who's waiting for Takada. They show how frantic Takada is in his attempt to make it to his friend as fast as he can. I think it the other way,I tought is Takada is waiting for Joshima.Since Joshima break Takada's promise.I think Joshima almost forgotten the promise.Did you know Takada suffer alot that he can't finnish the script that Joshima put so much hope in him.Well,Friends(Gay) must stay together ^^ Shroomie said: from what his wife said, Joshima had also struggled to get to Tokyo to reunite with Takada. For the person who is waiting, it is easy to assume that their friend has forgotton all about them. Yes its true,but his wife also said that Joshima already knew himself have a disease that couldn't be cure.But still, Joshima want to make the promises. Comparison: In the act Meros said that he is prepared to die because of his sin but he wanted to go to her sister's wedding ceremonial.So,Meros request for 3 day to go attend the wedding.As a prove of that he will coming back, he put his friend Serinentius as hostage. Joshima knew he got disease but still he want to go to tokyo although its a struggle.He promise Takada he could play his written script But this story is all bout Takada's motivation to finish his script.Did you realize that Takada is shock when he saw the clock.He is not even shock when he heard bout Joshima's story.When Takada leaving for Tokyo,Joshima did not left.Because of this,Takada is angry and throw the clock away out from the train's window. Anway Takada gain back motivation to finnish off the script and happy ending. Do you make a promise to a friend,when you know you can't make it? Theres a probability that Joshima plan this whole up.....to make Takada finish his script. |
MorningGloryDec 15, 2009 2:26 AM
Zuly said: Also shown in No Longer Human....it makes me miss Light XDI laughed at the Death Note-like writing |
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| Absolute brilliance in this arc.. This episode was amazing.. |
| so good! i loved this arc! very emotional |
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| those actors are pretty good, and so the tale ends, with the best friend suffering from a heart disease and dying, only two more episodes left! |
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| I loved this arc I cried at the end >< |
| I cried too...TTT____TTT....of laughters...;D |
If he's not with us, he's AGAINST us!!! |
| In the preview doesnt the guy sort of look like Haine from Dogs Bullets and carnage???? |
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Linalee-Stratos said: Really!? The one i downloaded didn't have the preview at the end :(In the preview doesnt the guy sort of look like Haine from Dogs Bullets and carnage???? Now i'm excited for the next one! Haine is one of my favorite characters :) |
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| This was...by far one of the best arcs ever. Oh my god...amazing. |
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| A great arc indeed. There was so much emotion and the voice acting was really good. Loved it. These two episodes probably had the best animation and art too. |
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Naruleach said: Nope, this arc chara design is worked by Konomi Takeshi not Ohbata.on a different note, I know this arc was made by the guys that made Death Note and Bakuman. Does anyone know if the art will be like Run Melos and No Longer Human for the Bakuman anime? By the way, the seiyuu's works for this arc is really outstanding ;_; |
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fertygo said: oh my mistake. >__<Naruleach said: Nope, this arc chara design is worked by Konomi Takeshi not Ohbata.on a different note, I know this arc was made by the guys that made Death Note and Bakuman. Does anyone know if the art will be like Run Melos and No Longer Human for the Bakuman anime? |
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hanabiii said: +1.I wish these last two arcs were somehow separated from the first two, that way I could score Kokoro and Hashire Melos with a 9-10/10 |
| Great episode. Wasn't really complex but it was extremely well done. Props to madhouse for doing such great adaptations and to the seiyuu's too (I really could feel the characters feeling with that voice acting :P). This arc comes 2nd for me after Kokoro. |
| Life is a stage, and we are tense under the bright lights of reality. My goodness this series keeps getting better and better! The use of different yet beautiful animation styles, the short but thought-provoking story lines, even the background checks before introducing the stories in each episode bring about the tension and curiousity that leaves the viewer hungry for more. I have not seen an anime quite like this in a long time and I am quite relieved to finally see some amidst the myriad of bizarre and pointless animes out there. The story of Run, Melos! is by far my favourite. It's tragic how this series is so short. It needs to be longer. :'[ Oh well...looking forward to the next episode. |
~ SilentMuse, At Your Service. ~ |
| Great end. Almost as good as Kokoro, and I didn't think that was possible. |
| That made me tear up a little bit. |
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| This arc is 10/10, human drama of the highest possible grade. Combining life-story and theatre-story was a great move, and feelings... these feelings! I don't have enough words to describe how deeply it touches your soul. Bravo! Alicia3000 said: That made me tear up a little bit. Not without it *blush*. I didn't even expect something to make me feel like this. True masterpiece. Upd: and here we can see real problem, not as in the previous arcs. |
MaxCrankJan 9, 2010 3:31 AM
| Just the very best arc of whole serie! |
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| This was truly amazing, deep and powerful. I don't really know what else to say... |
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| Amazing true human emotions... |
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| Damn. Parallelism at its best. Animation was stunning in this anime and I cried too. |
| Very dramatic and emotional ep. The best so far 10/10. How can it get better than this? Also, some scenes had some very Satoshi Kon-esque vibes---with reality merging with the play and all. |
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