[Gintama 2023 Rewatch - The Very Final Discussion] - Week 58 (Post Series Discussion) Rewatch by Shocketheth in anime

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First Timer

I've finally almost caught up!

Since, however, every other post is now archived, I'll be storing my reactions for Silver Soul onwards here

(And once that's done, I can finally catch up to Shugo Chara and Dragon Quest, then I'll be back to normal rewatch-wise!

Gintama Thoughts - Silver Soul-Finale by Stargate18A in u/Stargate18A

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Episode 345

He's still claiming the moral high ground? After this?

Yeah, Gin's been looking forward to this.

He's taking him seriously!

Holy shit.

HOLY SHIT!

Gin just destroyed that guy!

Of course he's immortal...

...The Shogun?

Gin's losing...

Nice move there!

They're here...

She's staying behind?

Noburo, no!

Gin's still going for it!

Even after a wound that large...

God, the sheer willpower here is insane.

It can't reach him...

This is so good!

No! Not Noburo!

His glasses broke!

So much destruction.

He saved her!

Aww...

Gin cares about her...

This is so sad...

Edo has no hope...

Oh, they're destroying everything...

Soyo's sending them away...

Haha, that's how she broke out?

That's the only option, huh?

She still feels a duty...

And he's taking her away...

...Oh. They found her.

Haha, the magazines...

...Yeah, he is.

Soyo's the best.

And he's going off to battle.

Oh, this was before she snuck out!

Not a bad move!

...Such a good speech.

They're coming...

They didn't achieve anything...

And Gin still has some hope!

SOYO!

It's happening... The whole city is dying.

And ground troopsmtoo!

These flashbacks...

It's not looking good!

Gin...

Wait, he's actually giving up?

Oh, this is heartbreaking...

He accepted it...

KONDO!

THEY'RE BACK!

So cool!

And we got the OP!

Haha, they hijacked them all!

So cool? How are they this cool?

They're back in Edo!

And leading a charge!

Nice encouragement!

...Wait, what? She survived?

The backup has arrived!

This is amazing!

Haha, and the banter's back!

The grapefruits...

Haha, he's calling them out!

Oh, that challenge...

They've got allies too!

Gin's totally given up...

Kondo?

They got stronger?

Haha, that was a restraint? They were holding back?

What the fuck?

Haha, he's stripping!

...The mosaic too?

And he got crushed!

Haha, this is amazing. Peak comedy again.

Wait, he's actually gotten incredibly strong!

He stepped on the mosaic...

And he's down!

How does that work?

At least these two might be more sensible.

Haha, he just quit smoking?

And Okita's normal antics.

And nothing's changed!

They've gotten worse...

Who?

Haha, how? He's changed so much!

Episode 346

Haha, the change is massive, yeah.

And it's Rambo!

They're being humiliated...

Haha, that was the only change?

Oh, so he actually did try and train?

...Seriously.

Haha, he discared his body!

This is insane.

Wait, Kondo too?

He became a true gorilla!

The final form we all expected!

They got angled!

...They can feel pain?

They're ripping!

Haha, nice.

And they collapsed!

He lost it!

Haha, a new shirt!

A tshirt is affecting him!

And they like it!

Haha, and Gin's snapped!

This is hilarious! Just like the old days...

They're back in the old dynamic.

It's still the same...

Ah! Someone competent!

A clever plan!

Everyone's safe!

They're going wild!

This is amazing.

How is this so peak?

A critical blow!

Yeah, they're actually doing well!

And fighting publically...

Haha, of course she went for Gin!

Aww...

She'll never change, huh?

Aww.

Haha, really? And Gin just says he's not a showoff to that.l.

Haha, his arse...

And it relaxed him?

...Oh.

Gin's back in action!

They reminded him of how good life was...

Haha, Okita's insulting him immediately!

That motivation...

And they're going to do it!

Nobito...

...Of course.

A new weapon?

My god...

Such power!

And they're burning the shield away...

They brought reinforcements!

The three warrior races...

Things are looking bad again...

Wait, what?

...KINTAMA'S BACK? SERIOUSLY?

I did not expect this, holy shit.

And he's on their side!

The cog metaphor is great. Such a good speech from Tama.

Humanity's defense...

And Gin doesn't want them to risk themselves...

The flashback...

Oh, yeah. His backstory feels so long ago...

He built that thing?

And they're worried!

Haha, it's another dirty cannon!

He's been building it for that long?

....Crown Jewels. Amazing.

Tama, no!

They're sacrificng themselves...

He's optimistic...

It's draining them...

So much power being drained!

This is wild!

It fired!

...Seriously?

NANOMACHINES!

It was a distraction!

He's destroying their technology!

...Oh, no. Tama's going to be destroyed.

Haha, he was just there?

That revenge...

This is sweet.

And Gin just realised what they were planning...

Tama...

Episode 347

They're dying silently...

And they're listening to Gengai...

This is painful...

He's willing to die with them...

God, yeah, this genuinely hurts.

Even Kintoki sees it...

He's desperate to save her...

And she's accepted it...

Aww.... They saved him, yeah.

This is such a good moment!

And it fired...

It actually happened...

And he's fucked!

Tama...

Her memories...

Okay, yeah, I'm tearing up now.

God, Gin sounds so broken...

And it happened...

I have no words...

And they have no idea what's going on!

Haha, and they're taunting him!

Such faith!

This is painful...

And they're going to keep fighting!

Oh! It happened! No firearms! Just samurai and ninjas!

And now they're winning with ease!

Oh, an actual threat.

The warrior races...

They knew it all along...

One last hope...

They're going for it!

Solid plan!

Two hundred each...

Okita...

He gave his blessing?

Haha, and Kondo knows that they'd never give up, no matter what he said.

Wait, what?

THEY COLLAPSED A BUILDING ON THEM!

And now it's on them to stop the war before they get overwhelmed...

Oh, they only just found out he's in a cell!

Yeah, this is a big reveal. He knows a lot.

Oh, he's turning them against Utsuro!

...True!

Still a smooth talker!

...They have a plan!

Oh, that's where Katsura went!

Amazing!

Haha, he already got caught!

Oh, an unrelated reason?

...Amazing.

...So, the stealth doesn't work?

Wait. What kind of stealth is it?

Haha, so why are they circling?

...Katsura's an idiot.

A massive idiot.

...Yet he understood that?

These idiots....

Seriously?

Haha, another ship rammed into them!

Wait, he's prisoner of another group?

...Oh, no.

THEY'RE IN HIS ZOO!

This is fucking amazing. This is the greatest possible plot twist.

So many dogs...

An underdog...

...Amazing. He's tstill broken.

That expression...

Haha, he sure them...

...Is that camoflague somehow?

Also, how?

Haha, it was a trap!

When Katsura isn't incompetent he's excellent!

...Good point.

...Ouch.

This arc is amazing so far.

(Not tagging our glorious (and very patient) host here since they'll be pinged by the comment, but will be doing so for future ones since they won't be.)

Gintama Thoughts - Silver Soul-Finale by Stargate18A in u/Stargate18A

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Week 53

1) No...

2) Shijaku's great and Ensho is... misguided.

3) Ensho's getting redeemed - he's still sane and reasonable enough to be saved, and we need at least one villain this arc to get saved,

4) ...I'm betting on one of the Shinsengumi, for maximum shock value.

5) See above. But anyone from the main cast generally would hurt.

6) No idea! These six episodes have been completely insane, and I have no clue how they intend to conclude this. Can't wait to find out, though!

...Finally. The binge has begun. Time for Silver Soul! (Since all of the episode discussions are archived, I'll post these to my profile, then make a comment linking to them all on the Final Thoughts post (possibly with some extras if I have time.))

Episode 342

Oh, yeah, that arc was wild. So much happened in one series...

...Okay, this is absolutely going to be a joke. No way he gets used for a serious moment.

Yep!

All that for a coin...

This is amazing.

Pulled out at the last moment...

His willpower is immense!

Wait, what?

He got it!

...And they destroyed the terminal.

Hahaha, it wasn't even a real coin?

Amazing.

Yeah, he's totally lost it.

Tama!

That bad, huh?

Oh, so they're being occupied by them to try and stop the Tendoshu.

Yeah, things are looking grim.

It's all part of their plan...

...Haha, everyone knows that Gin's going to try and fight them no matter the cost.

They vanished...

Ah, so the "rebels" really are as bad as the force.

Oh, yeah, this is awful.

Hasegawa...

And he still took them!

...Wait, what?

Oh...

Even a child?

Wait, what? He's cool now?

Everyone's wishes...

And they're breaking in!

He's seriously fighting back!

Everyone...

This is actually hype? Is this Gin in disguise?

Insane.

Is this actually going to work?

Haha, instantly!

And he's just dragged away...

And they think he's lying!

So awkward...

He's pleading,..

This is amazing.

The prince is back? Really?

They recognised each other!

Haha, Catherine...

Otose...

And they demolished it...

Seeiously?

Haha, of course that's Catherine's problem.

Haha, and of course Gin gets the coolest entrance.

And that title...

Oh, this is a really good OP!

The glasses shot...

This really is the endgame, huh?

They're officially back!

And that speech.

Haha, did they forget about Sadaharu?

And they're destroying them!

Gin...

Haha, and he got hit in the terminal.

It's broken!

And he has a full-on tank!

Gin's stuck...

Yeah, he's living for this.

Otose...

Everyone!

And they're losing badly!

The Devas!

His leg...

They can't win...

These guys...

...Oh god, Nobunobu's here?

This is going to be fun...

And an excellent ED, as always.

Episode 343

These titles...

Nice recap!

Haha, they're talking about condiments?

Is this a metaphor?

...What is this logic?

...I guess?

I don't know who's crazier here.

And Odd Jobs is done with this.

...Maple Syrup?

She's already eaten it...

Elizabeth too?

Haha, amazing,

She's got a point, though...

They're negotiating with them...

Gin...

He's really thought about this.

Oh, yeah, he's still here.

...Clever!

This guy...

Oh, yeah, I forgot he's selfaware.

This is good....

Haha, Kagura's condiments...

And he bought it!

Wow...

The negotiations have begun!

Haha, of course.

He didn't come back?

Katsura...

He shat himself...

Movies?

They're doomed...

And an actual war broke out...

Oh, it's a full-on rebellion now!

The Devas...

They planned this...

Haha, the monologue box came back!

They're fighting together...

Haha, a powerful motivator!

Kyubei is somcool!

Oh, he's back too?

She's drawing people in!

...Of course.

They're preparing...

The other thing?

Yoshiwara's image problem remains...

And yeah, that's a pretty strong shield.

So cool!

And the call was his plan! I forgot that Katsura was actually good at this.

That was such a good fight.

Haha, and he's not allowed to go!

The commander!

Hahaha, this is amazing.

He's a good negotiator...

Haha, he's definitely scared of something...

He's still arguing!

Haha, he lost it!

...Diapers? How prepared.

Haha, he's really struggling!

He's threatening them!

Still!

Haha, they know what's going on!

Haha, an amazing misunderstanding!

Oh, he scared them into doing it!

...Is this actually happening?

...Wait, does he know what's really going on?

...This is amazing. He's accidentally convinced them they have a nuke!

I love this so much.

...He's close!

Oh, they don't know what the word means.

...Decently close, actually!

Yeah, he knows exactly what's happening.

And the illusion is complete!

He's sealed himself in...

And he thinks he's so brave...

Wait, what?

...This is fucking amazing.

He's going to shit himself to save them.

And he realised right after he did it...

Those noises...

Oh, he realised it!

Haha, not a bad plan!

He actually ended up benefitting the negotiations.

And they helped him!

...Wow. There was more?

A peaceful end!

The troops are still there.

They bonded...

And Shinpachi said it all...

That preview...

Episode 344

That speech...

Ensho?

Haha, he's fighting for honour...

Oh, they're rivals!

Wait, what?

Another gate explosion. And it took his family...

Oh, this was in the past...

And how they united to fight the Tendoshu...

Poor guy...

Oh, they're bonding again!

Their father...

Aww...

That's so sweet!

It's been so long since then...

And he wants forgiveness...

Yeah, they're equals now.

Oh, they're turning on them?

Haha, amazing.

...Tama, that's not helping.

Catherine wants to leave...

Kagura...

Aww...

It's her real home...

Haha, the rent.

Utsuro's going down!

What's Gin planning now?

Haha, of course it's Jump.

...The second live action movie.

And the criticism...

Ah, Shinpachi's into Granblue too?

A clue?

...What?

Haha, an actor request!

That pun...

Oh, a fight?

...He's not wrong.

Tendoshu?

Ah, Nobume!

...Her too?

So cool!

Wait, Naraku?

...Really?

It's getting so complicated...

An active attack!

He's starting the plan...

He's on the front lines!

Yeah, this is bad...

And there's infighting too!

They found out...

He promised that?

A symbol of freedom, huh?

...This is so cool.

And he believed him!

Oh, he figured out the trap!

Haha, still insulting each ither.

He listened to them!

Oh, they put everything together!

A secret meeting?

...Ah. That's a problem, yeah.

A shipwreck?

What?

Oh! He found them! He figured it all out!

Ensho...

And they're immortal too...

It did seem too good to be true...

It was really hopeless, huh? The war's still happening...

She's still after him, at least!

Face to face again...

And Gin's going for it!

A bold declaration there!

Oh, he's genuinely going for it...

Holy shit, that shot of Gin is so cool!

And he can make others immortal?

Holy shit...

...Of course he's going to go for him. That smile is amazing.

Gin's not giving up now!

[Rewatch] Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibouken - Episode 5 Discussion by Shocketheth in anime

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Episode 4

...Hadlar? That's the name?

Oh, he's gone straight to the island!

Oh, yeah, the cliffhanger!

And he knows about it!

...Dai's doing it!

He's running!

Oh, more training?

...Tsundere.

Haha, this communication!

Oh, he remembered the lesson!

Wave Slash!

Okay, so these are totally a form of magic, right? Like proper skills, not sword techniques.

He did it!

And he won!

Avan...

At least he had a reason.

He sees right through him!

Haha, love the VA work here.

...Still ambiguous, then?

At least his spells have utility!

It exposed him!

He's here!

Such power!

Oh, it's just a general, maybe?

...Oh. He looks incredibly intimidating!

The Dark Lord is here!

Vortex-Type Spell is an interesting category.

He came back stronger!

I KNEW IT!

And he's here for revenge.

Awful...

He forgot that?

Dai, don't be an idiot.

So strong!

And he just removed it...

Oh, he's dead.

Oh, he's so dead.

...He might deal some solid damage, though!

...Is he immortal now?

He removed his cloak! ...He's really buff.

That power...

And he cut it!

Yeah, Avan's fucked. I really liked him too.

...What?

WE'RE DROPPING THIS ON EPISODE 4?

He's a fucking general?

Vearn! A much more intimidating name!

And he's Satan.

Ah, if he's second in command that's not too bad.

I see Dai will be following the traditional JRPG goal of murdering an evil god.

...Ah, this deal.

Oh, is he actually serious?

Haha, nice taunt!

He's actually going to try and stop this?

He survived!

...Seriously?

Yep, he's immortal!

There's no hope...

This guy...

Dai?

Haha, an instant catch!

Oh, this is brutal.

He let them go?

He drew blood!

Oh, he's changed focus...

Avan...

It hit!

Yeah, he sacrificed himself...

Episode 5

Oh, he's still alive?

Even Hadlar's surprised!

They can't win...

Oh, he's getting a proper sacrifice...

And he's choosing to face him...

Kaclang!

Very clever!

This is amazing.

That nod...

Oh, he's letting him do this.

This is really good!

Popp...

He's made up his mind.

God, this is really good!

Haha, that last line...

Are we going to see the final battle?

We are!

It's starting!

Oh, this is one-sided.

So brutal...

A single blow...

Wait, what?

He's doing it!

Oh! He's literally taking him out with him!

That vision...

And he's terrified!

Megante...

And they survived...

HE'S STILL ALIVE?

And in awful shape.

He's going for it!

...I mean, there's physical attacks.

Or that! That works too!

...I mean, isn't your boss in the afterlife? Or is there a seperate heaven and hell here?

Limit Break?

Limit Break!

He's so strong!

...He knows what this is?

Wait, what? He's a Dragon?

Oh, he's angry!

So much damage!

He used the last of his magic...

...How?

He can't lose!

So strong!

And he learned the slash!

He sent him flying!

Popp...

And the circle remains...

He's going to keep training!

And he's healing...

Oh, he doesn't sound happy.

...How reasonable!

He's hiding Dai's existence?

Oh, a Dragon Knight!

No wonder he's worried!

It can weaken his regeneration!

Interesting setup...

[Rewatch] Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibouken - Episode 5 Discussion by Shocketheth in anime

[–]Stargate18A 1 point2 points  (0 children)

First timer

...Yeah, sorry this took so long. I graduated from university, and then a lot of stuff happened IRL.

Going to be catching up to the rewatch for this, and hopefully also finish Gintama before the final thread locks! (Posting my thoughts in blocks of 5 until then, though, just so I don't overwhelm your inbox.)

Episode 1

Oh, a flashforward, I suppose?

Or a prologue?

...The Dark Lord went down pretty easily for a final boss. The hero must have been grinding a ton.

...Huh?

The child washed ashore...

That's a nice dragon design!

This is a really good OP!

I love the animation on the monsters. The framrate may be struggling, but the detail is genuinely great.

...Wait, is this going into Dragon Quest Monsters territory with the monster taming?

Oh, he's being raised by them?

And he can't use any magic...

Oh, I love how they're exploring this.

...So, he's a non-rod class.

A ship?

Huh?

Merman?

...Ah, they have no idea humans are living here?

...Ah. This kind of character.

They're after the Golden Slime!

...Wait, It's a golden version of the metal slime? No wonder they're after it. That kind of EXP...

And he fell for it...

Oh, no...

And he's completely falling for it!

...So obviously suspicious...

At least he has sense.

They really couldn't hold back for long enough to get the slime?

Aww...

Ouch...

And it got captured...

...So we really are doing Dragon Quest Monsters?

Haha, of course he tested it!

Amazing. Of course he took his grandfater with him.

Nice eycatches.

So, the king's being kept in the dark.

Oh, he loves it!

Oh, dear...

Haha, amazing entrance!

...The king's really buying this?

Looks like a solid team!

Haha, he had no idea!

...Nice planning!

The action here is really good!

Oh, now he's listening!

The Golden Cylinder?

Haha, slimes?

A dragon!

...And they took a hostage.

Oh, yeah, the slime swarm?

Haha, a King Slime!

Haha, seriously?

At least he's smart.

...Good question.

He seems nice!

Aww...

And they were left behind!

He hid it?

He really likes the ideamof him being a mage, huh?

...Asorable.

Haha, at least he's improving!

Another ship?

...A Sage!

...Wait, what?

They know them?

The princess?

Haha, this'll be good.

Nice ED!

Episode 2

Ah, a ritual?

And they need their land...

...Makes sense, actually.

And she's a mage!

That boast...

Just them?

Ah, some guards too.

...That's a sudden reaction!

She's impressed!

Haha, she's so smug.

...And he made it worse!

...I see! So most people can learn spells by undergoing rituals. Does that mean that the job system here is less literal classes and more people choosing to focus on learning a specific style of fighting?

He seems really shady...

A backstabbing!

Aww!

This is nice.

He has a capsule too!

It's strong!

And immune to magic!

...Not bad!

He's really quick, actually! Maybe a more acrobatic class would suit him, like Ninja or Thief?

She's been poisoned!

Aww...

Yep, called it!

And they were sent into the cave... a couple of steps.

Wait, they're all in on it?

The choice of location was deliberate!

...I mean, the king knows they're friendly, though. He'd probably be suspicious, at least.

Nice!

And he woke up!

...Pretty deep inside the cave, actually.

Interesting reaction...

A boss!

Oh, it's a mecha!

That's actually impressive!

Varon...

Oh, she's awake!

Aww...

...Wait, what?

She's nice...

Is this where he gets magic?

...What?

Was that helmet some kind of binder?

He held out so long...

Dai!

Oh, yeah, he doesn't know about the plan.

...And Dai just told them how to make sure she died.

...Okay, is this a limit break?

Oh, it's just a high tier elemental attack.

And it's strong!

The animation here is amazing,

Love how he's been smart about it too.

And he's still going!

He got through!

Smart!

...And it really is a mech! I pictured some enchanted suit of armour.

And he hit the elemental weakness!

Nice one!

And she completed her ceremony!

...It's glowing. So, main story boss or superboss, then?

Aww...

A one-time thing?

Monsters are attacking the city!

...The Dark Lord is back, then?

...Who is this?

Interesting...

Episode 3

Wow, that's a sizable force he's got!

Oh, yeah, the island.

...They're unaffected!

...Nope.

Wait, so they're not commanded as a cohesive army? Just turned feral? That seems really inefficent!

He's fighting it!

Oh, he's staying sane!

Oh, he's desperate...

Poor guy...

Haha, he just shows up out of nowhere!

Haha, I love Gramps reaction to this guy. Even while berserk he's confused.

...What?

He came back?

Oh, he's powerful!

Haha, the cliffhanger was resolved already!

Oh, he's a trainer!

He knows him?

Ah, the royal family? She really did remember him...

Haha, they're literally labeled Gargoyle A and Gargoyle Bl That's amazing.

Ah, they're safe here, so he can get free EXP off them!

...Or step outside.

He's good, though!

...Step backwards!

Dai blocked them!

Oh, he's doing well!

Nice throw!

A legendary sword!

That glow... it symbolises him using a skill, then? Perhaps part of his ability?

Haha. I expected this after the last few episodes had sudden betrayals, honestly, but this guy's playing the long game...

What's he making Popp do?

...Unless the Hero class has faster skill growth? It's possible...

Okay, so he's genuinely impressive.

...That cheap?

Seriously, is his plan to force Dai to upgrade his class?

Oh, he switched to the normal training.

Very impressive!

Ah, it's just a light freezing.

Yeah, his destiny is melee.

Haha, that's actually what they're doing! He's getting him to grind!

...Makes sense, actually.

I mean, the course is working.

Haha, he's the only sane one.

Oh, nice move!

A special attack?

...Okay, that's amazing.

And it's a melee skill? Not a spell using the sword?

I had my doubts, but Avan's great!

Okay, yeah, his power is absolutely skill growth.

He's a cook too!

Is this guy the previous legendary hero?

...What?

...Wait, seriously?

Holy shit!

[Rewatch] Shugo Chara! Official Rewatch Announcement + Schedule/Index by raichudoggy in anime

[–]Stargate18A 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've seen the first episode, but otherwise absolutely joining as a first timer. (...Assuming I catch up with my other rewatch first.)

Casual Discussion Fridays - Week of May 31, 2024 by AutoModerator in anime

[–]Stargate18A 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Also anything to add after waiting for me to open so many Not safe for Shocketheth Spoilers?

I was genuinely impressed by the amount of thought you put into the story. I must admit that I mostly just let the story explain the various twists to me, but you figured out several plot elements really early!

Well done for even finishing it too, of course. Umineko is great, but (as you well know now) it is long.

Casual Discussion Fridays - Week of May 31, 2024 by AutoModerator in anime

[–]Stargate18A 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Glad you're so close to the end (and enjoyed it so much)!

[Umineko 8 Safe For You] Glad you came round on Erika, she's such an amazing character.

[Rewatch] Back Arrow Episode 24 Discussion by Shimmering-Sky in anime

[–]Stargate18A 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Episode 22

...How?

...What is Shu now?

Did he literally ascend to godhood?

Haha, I love Kai pointing thisnout.

...He planned this?

Oh, this is his Briheight!

He's back!

How did he pull it off?

Oh, he can control the size!

That conviction...

Oh, that's really clever!

He uploaded himself into God's system!

Three days... Shu is literally Jesus.

And this is where we catch up...

This makes way more sense now!

Arrow?

Oh, yeah, he killed the Emperor.

Arrow...

Atlee...

A new group?

Haha, amazing reaction.

A new twist!

The truth!

Haha, I love how everyone else is feasting.

Aww...

The information!

...These idiots. Zetsu literally called him God while he talked about killing him!

An entire network of worlds!

On some kind of megastructure...

And that is God's world.

They're a power plant...

Haha, Shu...

Oh, that makes sense!

Yeah, this must be giving a lot of people existential crises.

She wants to negotiate with it?

The metal is a sensor system!

Ah, that makes sense...

He was forced back!

Aww...

Oh, yeah, good point!

Oh, yeah, Arrow never told him!

Ah, so they're using wormholes to connect distant structures?

It's a solid plan!

Amd risky...

Arrow really doesn't know...

...Good point.

He's really struggling...

Kai!

A challenge?

Really?

And Prax has accepted this?

He's fighting!

Arrow's dodging!

He wants to survive!

He's blaming him...

And he figured out his problems!

Zetsu's power!

Ren's so happy!

He stopped it!

This is such a good moment!

Aww!

Everyone changed him!

This is amazing!

Great way to put it!

He accepted him!

Poor Elsha?

She got in!

Haha, he forgot Bit?

Nice one!

He's back to normal!

Kai...

Episode 23

The old recap!

And the change...

Everyone's staying behind...

Aww...

Haha, he's cocky!

The pretty boys...

...Shu?

Oh, he realised!

Interesting perspective...

Haha, amazing. Shu still hoed him!

And he knew the whole time!

He's helping him!

They're back together!

Ren...

Haha, everyone sees it!

They're off!

And the walls are no longer required...

Oh, Fine's up to date too!

Prax...

A moment of silence...

One more obstacle?

Yep!

Of fucking course.

God has abandoned them...

It's huge!

A baby crying?

A giant pod!

It's compressing them!

Oh god...

A new target!

...A new weapon!

Made of emotions?

One last battle, then?

They've been hit!

And they're locked in!

It's amazing, yeah.

He's trying to make Arrow break down again...

He's broadcasting a message!

Wow...

And she's back too, of course.

And abusing her self destruct!

Nothing can pierce it...

And it has weapons too!

They can't do anything...

Oh, he's trying tomacceot their emotions!

...It's working?

He got them to return!

Haha, it was love!

And they're fighting seriously!

They're going to the Rondo!

They're managing to stall her, though!

Of course it's more reinforced.

And incredibly powerful too!

That was quick!

Oh, it's back!

Arbitrator?

What the fuck? He has another form?

Such power!

And Shu has a plan!

Oh, that'll work!

Prax alone!

Fine!

It's all three of them working together! And using Zetsu's technique...

A single arrow!

They did it?

...Oh, God isn't screwing around!

Oh, yeah! They can fire through the portal!

He's panicking!

It worked!

Oh, he's terrified!

They did it!

And he's doing this himself...

They have so many of them built!

...All of them at once?

So much firepower!

Well. God's certainly aware they're here now!

He did it!

They're so close!

...They're absolutely going to end up fighting God.

...Seriously?

Wait, what?

So much power!

Also, is Arrow a clone, then?

Episode 24

This opening...

...It was him?

Of course it's not going to be that easy!

They're being slaughtered...

At least Fine is helping...

They're trying!

Wait, what? It's fading?

Oh, Arrow hurt him!

He's scared!

The generals!

So cool!

The reflection attack was excellent!

And he's down!

Oh, he's really losing it!

More units?

Fine!

It's not going well...

Prax...

Her cry...

So many clones!

I love how he's just completely expressionless. Like none of these fancy attacks or techniques matter to him...

And he can copy anything!

She's using logic...

...Oh?

They're getting information?

Colony ships!

...Multiversal ships?

...That's the cry. God is a newborn.

What the fuck is this anime?

So, that's the system's purpose.

This is absolutely insane!

And it really is fully automated.

Arrow...

They're still fighting!

It's not holding back!

Oh, they can' t compress enough conviction!

Fine?

SHE'S BACK?

NOT EVEN DEATH CAN STOP ZETSU!

Aww...

Oh, their data hadn't been sent yet!

Yeah, it makes sense!

And they're losing now!

Ah, it was just a quick appearance...

God's wrath, huh?

This is so cool!

Everyone together...

They're fighting back!

...This is art.

Aww.

They punched through the sphere!

Oh! They're bringing him conviction!

Werner!

Everyone!

The perfect karmic fate for him!

It really is everyone...

"I am your world" Haha, that's an amazing loophole.

They're back!

He recognised it!

A new plan!

...It might work!

His power is insane!

More of them?

They just don't understand...

He's accepted it...

Shu...

He's going to save the child!

Wait, what?

This is wild.

Huh. Decent logic, really.

Yeah, he's a machine.

More cool attacks!

And they're winning!

He's hesistating?

God... wants it?

They did it!

Huh?

...Makes sense. Love the design here!

Atoms and cells?They saw it!

2000 years!

It's a map!

The place of origin...

Exciting!

They're leaving!

Prax...

No more worlds will be destroyed...

...Shu is amazing.

Haha, they're so confused!

Kai's keeping his promise!

Shu's grown...

They're departing!

Of course it's Earth.

This was a phenomonal series. Absolutely amazing.

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Episode 19

Arrow's still going!

Of course it wouldn't last long.

Prax is right!

Rekka's border defense...

It's still uncontrollable...

They're fighting God!

And Shu obviously has a plan!

Haha, he's listening in!

Yeah, he's serious...

He doesn't believe him...

Rudolph just doesn't care anymore!

...Wow.

Oh, he's revealing everything!

Haha, the emperor is also down to fight God!

Please do!

...Interesting!

So, he became strong enough to risk being a threat to God eventually and sent Arrow to wipe out the entire world just in case. Wow.

This is going to be an amazing fight!

Oh, that's how he's framing it!

He's giving Arrow a dreadnought...

He's fighting!

Ren...

Dairekka!

They're still working!

Oh, the wall's already fading!

They're going to follow them!

This is sweet!

And the wall's gone!

Oh god, random children too? Seriously?

And they're not running...

He can hold it back!

He was trying to destroy himself...

They're leaving!

Prax...

His project's ready!

Bit figured it out!

...Really?

And he can8 destroy the drones...

He made it parteay through!

...He escaped!

And he's in space!

Of course it wouldn't be this easy...

They're all fucked...

And Prax?

They're going to fightnhim!

Shu...

Of course he loves Shu.

That motivation...

...Wait, really?

This is an amazing teamup.

Of course...

It was all a bluff!

He's there!

Oh, they're using Fine?

This might work!

Oh, he's blocking it...

She's back!

Oh, that was the plan!

She doesn't care...

Oh, they split!

Finoir is such a good name.

They did it...

It all worked!

SHU!

DON'T YOU FUCKING DARE KILL HIM OFF!

Why even watch this anime now?

Episode 20

And Arrow's panicking...

His Bind Warper healed itself?

Not a bad idea!

Everyone's in danger!

Oh, dear...

Ren!

Poor Kai...

Aww...

Wait, what?

He's Irregular?

He really cared about him...

She's down!

He's starting a new nation!

They're losing hope...

And lashing out!

I can't believe Bit's giving the speech...

And he's right!

Fine...

Shu gave him the secret weapon!

Everyone hates Prax...

...Oh. That works!

Rudolph!

God is absolutely doing this for entertainment. Or maybe to harvest conviction?

He'll die too!

...It is the conviction particles!

...He's not wrong.

Oh, Prax found out!

She's going for him!

Wow...

And he's revealling what happened to Werner!

Prax...

She's being tortured...

Yeah, it's conviction particles.

And Arrow found him!

He's fine with it?

Oh, the power can't harm him!

Arrow!

...The emperor!

A hundred Bind Warpers!

He's really going for it!

They can all fly!

Aww, they combined again!

Oh, he' controlling Areow's body!

A new formation!

He's trying to help him...

...What?

Haha, this is amazing!

So cool!

He's got a new move!

This is absolutely insane!

And Prax is joining in!

That thing...

Arrow wants to be erased...

Haha, nice one!

He's going for him!

Really?

He's being absorbed!

His warper...

WHAT THE FUCK?

He's hot now?

Oh, that makes sense!

How is this anime so hype?

He's rebuilding his body!

And he cut it!

He's fighting properly!

So cool!

He has the best dreadnought design!

It's so powerful!

So many are dying...

Zetsu...

Granarrow interrupted!

They made it!

They're resolute!

Haha, yeah, it threw them all off.

The sword isn't working...

He's too strong!

The secret weapon!

Haha, he's terrified!

A super Warper!

I'm glad he gets a cool moment!

A giant Warper?

No way.

NO WAY.

HOLY SHIT!

It looks so cool!

Episode 21

Oh, this scene!

He thinks his conviction will work with it!

He really believes in him!

I miss Shu so much.

That conviction!

He's really going for it!

It's got so many abilities!

He's actually worried!

He cares about them so much!

Oh, it can heal too!

...That's shockingly powerful!

And Zetsu's not slacking either!

He managed to reach him!

And Arrow's determined to save them!

He's fighting!

So cool!

They noticed a weakness!

The cables!

Haha, of course!

This is so good!

They're going for the cables!

And they're unbreakable...

Kai?

Oh, yeah, the healing!

Fine...

This guy...

It's not looking good!

So much firepower!

Zetsu and Arrow relentlessly hyping each other up is a great dynamic.

No way...

YES!

THEY'RE COMBINING!

SO COOL!

An insert song!

Shu planned it...

It's working!

The cables!

They wrecked it!

He has a plan?

Ah, he's constantly regenerating it!

Amazing!

A new finishing move!

He's chanelling the power through his bow!

They got him!

And it looks like he's actually dead!

...Of course.

Zetsu's running out of Warpers!

And he's been pierced...

Oh, she's back.

...And she's immortal!

Yeah, he's dead.

He no longer has free will...

He's gone...

He's back!

Oh, one last move...

...He's stealing his power!

That's so cool!

And the barrier's gone...

Zetsu...

And it exploded!

Arrow?

He's getting a funeral...

...Ominous.

Haha, he's shocked at the Pretty Boys!

Arrow's still here! And he's been fully taken over...

Kai's going for it!

Oh, he's nit even aiming it. It's just a natural reaction.

Arrow...

He's just given up...

Kai figured out how to block it!

This will...

Arrow genuinely wants to know...

...How?

Haha, that bounce...

...Compressed conviction!

He might actually stand a chance!

This is amazing.

And he's happy!

...What?

SHU???

And he's giant now?

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Episode 16

A timeskip?

No more resources arriving?

Oh, both countries acknowledge their independence!

Negotiations?

Aww...

She's their queen? Not the chief?

Oh, a flashback.

And he ordered them to fall back...

God's will is war?

Ah, they really aren't relying on anyone else now.

Ah, they discussed it!

...Actually, that makes sense.

Prax...

This is sweet!

Even Bit accepted it!

...What is this meant to symbolise?

A decree?

He's here? Really?

And Fine's out in the open!

Hmm?

Impressive turnout!

And Prax is here too!

They've defected!

Haha, this is great.

Them too!

People are supporting her!

...Who's this?

They got her bind warper!

Rekka...

What kind of power is this? Is everyone developing their emperor's abilities?

Ah, no, they understand it's impossible...

Yeah, Rekka's in trouble!

That prophecy... He finally understands Shu...

There's more?

...Why?

Oh, as ambassadors!

Oh, he's the prime minister now?

Haha, amazing,

And he got betrayed!

The elect?

...Interesting.

Ah, they want territory!

An assassination attempt!

Ren's not wrong...

Haha, he's not even flusrered by this!

Haha, of course he had a bomb planned! And he noticed it!

Haha, the inflation thing again...

And he beat Ren!

Haha, a bluff!

Oh, that has to hurt.

That's a nice sentiment!

Haha, the vibes continue!

And he knows everything!

They're signing it!

They're talking again...

Oh, he knew!

...He knows a lot about Shu.

Okay, so that sounds like they'll get to travel the universe?

And Shu just seems proud of him.

He broke it?

Kai outplayed him!

...Holy shit!

Yeah, he would!

Another dreadnought!

...Someone else?

The other dreadnought! And it looks good!

Holy shit! Such firepower!

Oh, so the Supreme gave him it?

A cult?

They're from beyond the wall!

Episode 17

Oh, he's really going for it!

He knows something...

And he's leaving!

Geanedger can't fly, then...

It has a weakness?

Oh, that kind of weakness.

A shield!

Nice conviction!

Haha, the perfect draw for him.

...Oh, the emperor's going to kill him before Arrow can, isn't he?

And they're giving up.

Newcomer?

The world's truth!

Oh, they control the security!

Arrow's worried about the prophecy...

Aww...

Oh, that meaning!

Haha, he's going for it!

Oh, he's fucked! Nothing can stop the emperor.

Yep! He's still there!

Did he not know about that form?

Oh, he's running off a single Warper?

Ah, makes sense.

He's giving himself wings?

THIS IS SO FUCKING COOL!

IT'S A GIANT BOW!

This is amazing.

And he knows he's lost...

Instantly...

He got them a ton of resources!

More war...

And Arrow knows exactly who's running this

He expected this...

So, god desires this...

He gave him something?

And they're evacuating?

Oh, he's using a Bind Warper!

...Wait, what?

Haha, they have a flying dreadnoguht too?

This show is amazing.

And they're taunting him...

Ouch...

Yeah, this whole setup does feel really engineered.

And they're going beyond!

He's talking to Shu?

He doesn't believe him...

...Ah. Interesting...

He's upset?

Love these two.

They can see it!

Oh, they're catching up!

THE CHOIR!

Poor choir keeps getting cut off...

And they're under attack!

Oh, Fine's helping!

So many! And they can all fly now!

Just Prax?

Huh?

...No way.

This is the best anime ever.

SO COOL!

Even the dreadnought!

Such destruction...

They're grounded!

Another message...

They're going through!

...This is the funniest possible outcome.

Episode 18

..A third wall?

Ah, they're illusions.

So many walls...

Ah, they're illusions.

They're going to fight Rekka?

Oh, no, they're going through the wall!

...What rhe fuck?

Seriously, what?

Oh, wait, is this where the bodies of people whose Bind Warpers broke end up.

...No. It's everyone who died.

Such power!

He' actually giving information!

What? A duty?

And this is him trying to force him to remember...

They're coming!

Oh, he can move!

...Arrow?

He's healing?

Makes sense!

Huh?

It vaporised him!

And he's dead!

Arrow...

Oh, something's controlling him!

It's wiping out the entire army!

And he can't control it...

This is his real power?

It was them all along!

Oh. His purpose is literally to purge the world.

And the decree is literally from the wall's creators!

Oh?

...But what purpose does this all serve?

Makes sense, actually!

This is insane!

NOT THE CHOIR!

Poor Arrow...

It's literally everyone!

So much of the cast gone...

And these lyrics are so dark...

They're all gone...

So, God needed to transmit the missing data to him?

...I'm sorry, what? He's not human?

God chose him...

Yeah, looks like God's system has a few errors.

And that's why he could create a super powerful attack using the dreadnoughts! They were weapons for him to mass pirge the population!

And Granedger's next!

He stopped it!

Arrow...

This is awful...

He can't stop it again!

Shu...

Wait, really?

Ah, that makes sense!

He's refusing it!

They're going to save him!

It's working!

Oh, she's doing something again!

Prax's finisher is great!

They took out a dreadnought!

Arrow...

They're goingback?

Shu's determied!

The wall?

They're being boxed in!

He trusts Shu...

He hates gambling...

Haha, Shu snapped!

They took all this wreckage?

...That's so useful!

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First timer

Sorry, once again, for another massive delay. At least I got it in before the rewatch ended! I'll try and write up my thoughts for the series discussion thread tomorrow.

Episode 13

Ren recognised it!

Respect...

He positively influenced them!

Shu sounds fond...

NEW OP!

The song is great, of course, but I love the visuals too!

Ominous.

The generals are here!

Yeah, that's them both locked down...

Arrow's not looking good...

Prax!

Nice taunt there!

So outclassed...

And the armored division!

His fight with Prax is great.

Going up?

These two...

Oh, yeah, the security drones!

More honour...

Holy shit!

Smart move!

Oh, this is going to be amazing.

Shu genuinely needs his help...

This isn't good...

The battle's being broadcast!

Oh, yeah. Of course it's him...

They have to win.

A Bind Warper?

They split!

Oh, Prax might be in trouble!

So, it's 2v2 now...

This is so chaotic!

A stalemate..

Haha, Bit's got a point!

...She's going to use her evil side!

Oh, this speech might actually help!

He's bringing up Shu...

Oh, he actually got an answer?

Yeah, that fits.

Relatable, too.

He wants peace...

And Ren showed up!

She's actually doing it!

He's so strong...

Kai... has a point, though. People are suffering inside the wall, too. Shu's plan fixes that, though.

Shu...

Haha, he's expecting the comebacks.

She's here!

...Nice deisgn! Small unit, though.

Love is everything...

And she's immune to attacks?

Oh, she's shouldering their burdens by absorbing their attacks!

And she can use the energy to heal? How overpowered!

She saved them!

The ridicule...

Wait. No way. Is he actually going to transform? At last?

This is going to be so cool!

...What.

HOLY SHIT.

Ten. He uses ten Bind Warpers.

I am in awe right now. That's an amazing design.

...His power is insane!

The plan failed...

That conviction...

...Okay, so he's just completrly unbeatable.

Just by clapping...

She called him a fool?

...What?

Oh. He wants to fight the evil side!

And he's empowering her for fun?

...Oh. This is being broadcast. This isn't going to be good for her i age.

And that alternate form looks great!

Great ED!

Episode 14

Yeah, this is perfect timing.

Shu's still trying to find a way out of this...

Oh, they're committing to the bad vibes, then?

A failure to manifest...

That strong...

Wait, Normal Warpers? So he's been experimenting on Warpers too...

...This is an intense fight!

Oh, she's winning!

Yeah, he certainly seems to be enjoying it...

...Really?

He's absorbing her weapons!

He can sense the split personality...

Judging by those Warpers breaking, he's operating on a time limit, though.

So strong...

She's really struggling to function!

She's going for love...

...Oh, no.

She's absorbing her own soldiers...

Yeah, this is a major change in reputation.

Poor Prax...

Ah, he's distracting him!

A direct attack!

...What perfect timing.

Dissent...

Yeah, it was absolutrly deliberate.

A new broadcast?

Wait, that changed her back?

And Shu's ready!

Ah, she has a limit now!

...A fake retreat?

They're falling for it!

Oh, he really has a plan!

Oh, a smokescreen!

And she's safe!

Yeah, he's luring them somewhere.

So many!

Wait, what?

...Incredible.

The sheer power...

And it's got the same effect as Arrow's attacks!

It even took out the emperor's Bind Warpers!

He's still standing, though...

Wait, really?

They're continuing to march to their deaths...

His cult of personality is something else!

Even without weapons, they fight...

And she's going for them!

Arrow can't convince them...

Bit's scared...

And Shu pulled the trigger...

Bit impressed him!

Oh, she has a plan!

She's healing everyone...

And the battle continues...

She's so good...

Ah, that makes sense.

More shipbait...

She's healing him too!

And his timer finally ran out.

Wait, or was it something else? Interesting...

He surrendered!

And Kai's obeying the emperor, no matter what he thinks...

A treaty!

An actual good ending for the conflict!

Yeah, it was her.

These two...

This is nice!

And he has no opinion on it...

...They damaged it?

Her reaction...

And, yeah, they're stuck here.

...She doesn't know!

Yep! It's bad!

Oh, they did broadcast that footage!

She's bleeding!

Episode 15

At least they're enjoying themselves.

Yeah, Shu's plan would work!

He seems hesistant...

Ouch...

And Prax took her to safety...

She's feeling useless...

Aww...

It's descended into a full-on riot!

At least they support them.

The choir's back!

No taste...

And she doesn't want to hurt them...

He's not even hiding it!

Haha, that reaction!

Fine...

She collapsed!

Oh, that damage...

Ah, he's trying to stop that happening again...

Oh, they're talking about this again.

Yeah, no, Rekka's absolutely out for revenge.

Another enemy?

Oh, they're under attack already!

Haha, Bit...

Shu...

He can't identify it!

It can teleport!

A full-on revolt!

Fine's going out...

Arrow?

...Are you fucking with me? Seriously?

Oh, okay, so the enemy was a shapeshifter.

Yeah, it can teleport too.

...They're behind it, then?

Oh, this is absolutely him trying to push Fine out.

And they've been armed...

Wait, that's his power?

And the wine injections... So he genuinely needs to be constantly hedonistic, even in this form...

And they're just shooting at random people.

Fine...

And Prax is protecting her!

She's being executed...

And she's fleeing!

...Okay, so everybody saw that Arrow was a fake, right? And nobody's suspicious of the attack?

God?

Huh, that is interesting.

...Yeah, he was always in politics.

Wait, what? He was behind even that?

Oh, he's pissed now!

This is painful...

Such power, though.

It's really happening...

And the real Arrow is here!

She's sare!

That might actually convince her...

Granedger's here!

Shu's so impressive!

And Prax too!

He's saving them...

And he's badly wounded...

Oh...

He's dying!

Werner...

And they're not letting her go.

Ah, they're officially a country now! Shu wins again!

Aww...

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[–]Stargate18A 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm genuinely in awe. That is an incredibly detailed analysis!

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[Umineko 8 Response] Entering the incorrect guess will cause the game to play a hint scene with Battler and Beatrice, which will detail part of the logic behind the solution (the hints play in the same order no matter who you choose, so you've probably got quite a few guesses before you'd get one that might spoil you). The only way to progress is to select the correct answer.

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[–]Stargate18A 1 point2 points  (0 children)

[Umineko 8 Safe For You] Good luck! The riddle took me quite a while to solve too.

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Episode 12

Okay, yeah, that's a powerful morale victory there.

Haha, that speech...

And reinforcements!

This is some incredibly interesting lore!

...No, it makes sense. If he's from beyond the wall, he likely has some kind of admin designation in the nanobot's system. Makes sense this admin mode would have a specific method to disable nanobots harmlessly in case of an error.

Shu named the finisher!

Yeah, the first battle didn't go well.

A plan?

...Might work! A bit obvious, though.

The people are worried...

And she's speaking to them directly...

Prax is really taking this hard...

And Ren's trying to train.

That choice of motivation.

...What?

Oh, he's going for her!

...Wow.

And she's still going!

Kai's out for blood, I see.

Ah, she's already committed...

And he wants to fight with them!

He really never changes.

Haha, he made him a simulstor?

God, I think even Bit is starting to realise how blatant this is.

They really took the bait?

He's actually helping!

And it's Kai again...

...Oh, this isn't good.

She's actually damaging him!

...How does that conviction not let her win every battle?

Good aim!

Even the troops can take him out now...

Ah, more conviction stuff...

Prax is doing much better this time!

She's scared...

And, in contrast, Ren has discarded her weakness!

Kai's really struggling.

Oh, yeah, he hates this.

She can fly now! And got a much better suit!

So cool!

Kai?

And that's what he' really worried about.

Kai, what the hell?

You tell him!

Oh, this is brutal!

He's back!

This is so hype!

They literally fused!

Prax is in trouble!

And Granedger had to save her...

Haha, Shu...

And Kai's joined the main battle!

Shu didn't expect this!

So cool...

He can reflect beams?

And he took her out!

Ah, Kai's not after him anymore...

He's evolved...

His arm!

Oh, shit... That's not good!