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| That was a good episode. Supporting my theory, I tried to think of an explanation why this episode's enemy looked the way it looked. All I can come up with is a symbol for Daichi (and his sister's) burden to keep a family up after the Dad has disappeared a mother apparently never existed. So trying to shoulder all that is what they've been doing so far. Looking forward to next week. |
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| Why did Daichi have to die? He was such a commendable character. I felt so sorry for his siblings in the end having to now live without him. My dislike of Ushio grew with his unnecessary comments though. It will be interesting to see how he'll perform when he's finally in the hot seat. Next episode looks to be another one with a character backstory and fighting in the end. I'm wondering when they'll start to get around to explaining the many mysteries surrounding Zearth and the meaning of this 'game'. I'm dying for at least a couple more clues. |
 ...even a saint needs a soldier to do the dirty work. |
| This was a heavy episode. Almost had to hold back some tears.... I like Daichi too, he had a great character indeed, and I too am starting to hate that Ushio brat with a passion. Spoiled brat.... Anyway, I somehow found myself thinking.... what if Daichi's father was a pilot when he disapeared too (with that other theory).... seems like a long shot, though Cyruz you may be on to something... although I can't tell for sure... The show keeps "winning" so far... looking foward to the next ep. |
KayrhandrosJun 24, 2007 9:10 AM
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| Another great episode.....even though there weren't any clues given, we did learn a couple of new tidbits, like learning what Dung Beetle can do with the bodies and that new 'players' can join in (and don't have to be kids....I think one of the theories revolved around this). Ushiro is a jerkass, to be sure, but it looks like he's caught Dung Beetle's eye in some way...and Kana's gotta fit into the picture somehow, I'm thinking, otherwise she wouldn't always be 'called' whenever there's a fight. Anyway, with 24 episodes, I'm sure we'll have at least a few more like this before *really* delving into the mystery. Can't wait :D |
 You've come a long way, baby. |
Kayrhandros said: I thought the same thing. As far as the enemy is concerned, the fact that it's attack was to roll forward, ignoring everything in it's path may be related to Daichi's plight, how he had to just keep moving forward, not for himself, but his siblings, at any cost.Anyway, I somehow found myself thinking.... what if Daichi's father was a pilot when he disappeared too (with that other theory).... seems like a long shot |
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| Interesting thing said about the shape and movement of the enemy and how it relates to the current Zearth pilot. This one was tougher to figure out than the last one. I'll have to pay attention more to the next enemies. Ushio is a jerk. I hope he follows Daichi's final words to him. Kana is so adorable. Daichi is a very admirable character... the best so far. And, yes I feel really bad for Daichi's siblings. I hope that the older sister can hold up well. It's also kind of strange that I also thought that the father could have a been a past pilot. I wonder what's in store for the two new pilots... Dung Beetle's conversation was quite interesting and left me with an impression that there's more shocking things to come. |
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| Probably my favourite episode up to this point since we finally got a character who was actually worth something, so I was actually sad to see him go after seeing how his life was and the dedication and love he had for his family. I was also touched that he even protected the theme park just so his siblings could still go the next day, even if it was without him. Great guy, definitely the best of what we've seen so far IMO. |
| I feel bad for Daiichi's family since now they're going to think that he abandoned them as well. This show seems a bit like LOST with how it does the back story of each character to explain why they are the way they are. |
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| dude that was really sad ep |
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| Yet another great episode. The enemy this time looked funny though. |
| This is the first character so far I actually could sympathize with and was geniunely sad that he had to die. Ofc I'm not saying I wanted others to die (except the second pilot), but this time I felt sorry for Daichi, mainly because of the family he's leaving behind and also because he was a truly good person. This anime is really something else. |
metamorphiusMar 13, 2011 12:17 PM
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| Great episode once again, with lots of sympathetic/depressing moments. There obviously must be a good reason why Ushiro acts the way he does or i at least hope so. I too am eagerly waiting for his battle and background story in the coming episodes. |
| Saddest episode yet. |
| Sad ep :( |
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| Wow... couldn't help but feel sorry for Daichi and his siblings =/ The saddest loss of this anime so far in my opinion. That feeling when you know you'll die and there will be people left behind, in need of you - and you can't even tell them the truth... |
| Daichi is by far the best pilot for now. No casualties and he accepted his fate like a man, unlike the previous broken people. |
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| Great episode. |
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Darkjolly said: Daichi is by far the best pilot for now. No casualties and he accepted his fate like a man, unlike the previous broken people. The only one who was unwilling to do it was Kako, and Chizu killed him before he ever had a chance to actually pilot it. |
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| This episode was so sad... I really liked Daiichi, he's really noble and memorable. His dedication to his family is awesome... I mean, how could you tell your sister you're not gonna be there anymore... it has to be terrible. I also thought that his dad was a pilot previoulsy, but it's kinda strange, because humankind would already know the existence of this game. |
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| I haven't cried like that from an anime for such a long time |
| Damn this episode was sadder than the previous one as this one was not so much of forced feel this was more realistic in the way the story develops! Pretty good episode though, the ending almost made me tear up :| |
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| i thought these enemies were only trying to defend themselves but this one only wanted blow shit up anyways this ep was much better than the ones with Chizu |
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| NOOO!! How could they kill off Gin??!! First Shinpachi and Now Gin, next they are going to kill Sougo or Katsura too! |
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| I love this anime. It's really awesome |
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| Saddest death so far. What a good brother and man he was...I felt bad for him believing in his dad like that too. Soon as they started going into his backstory just felt like okay great, do I even want to get invested if hes going to die in 20 minutes? But then I do anyways because I'm a sucker. |
| He chose to leave his family in the way his father did... now they're going to remember him as a scumbag. Good job, boya |
| what a top bloke.. |
"Urushibara Ruka. The mannerisms and voice of a woman... No... More feminine than any woman. But he's a guy. Taller than Mayuri, but so very thin... But he's a guy. Looks great in a miko outfit... But he's a guy. It's already twilight And yet, it's so hot. The cicadas are crying. But... He's a guy." |
| What a cruel episode, doesn't even let him having fun one last time with his family :( But at the same time, IMO it's better like this because it's not a cliche "spending-your-last-moments-with-your-love-ones" and pretty unexpected. Besides, this route make me not really sad compared to if they actually went with it. He's one of my favorite pilots so far ever since the start. Mostly because he's one of the decent person and not having pretty f*cked up backstory like others before him. He accept his fate like a real man. o7 |
thegergz said: For some reason the older style animation makes this even sadder. Agreed. Older animation make things (depending on series and situation) more sadder and surreal. I'm glad I'm not the only one who thought like this. Not only here, but other shows I've watched (Evangelion, Blue Gender, Gasaraki, etc.) |
| This was damn emotional, got me in tears |
| Daichi is the first child pilot I felt bad for its death, he was committed to his family and now he's gone. |
| No tomo malas decisiones, solo me gusta apoyar causas perdidas. Disfruté Mayoiga, Ou-sama Game, Evil or Live, Mirai Nikki, Big Order, Arifureta, Ex-Arm, Tesla Note, Shuumatsu no Harem y Platinum End nope les falle con esa, lo siento pero todos tenemos nuestros límites. Así de jodido es mi gusto en anime, ¡Y estoy pinche orgulloso de ello!  |
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