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| THIS IS AN ANIME ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS THE MANGA BEYOND THIS EPISODE. ---------------------------------------- Damn, what's up with the negative thoughts here: Bit of a moody episode I guess. I like the way the OST is being handled this episode though, almost got some Aku no Hana atmosphere. Really curious where this is going now, it felt a bit different from the typical Rozen Maiden episodes. P.S. Love the OST of this episode. |
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eminagnam said: It felt different from the 1st episode. The previous episode was childish, but this episode was not. I don't know if the series is trying to be serious or just draw attention from kids and loli fans. I liked the background art of the bookstore. Those books looked like oil paintings. Other than that not much impressive for me. Cause 1st episode was basically a recap of all past seasons. |
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eminagnam said: More like the 1st episode is about things taken place in childhood (actually more like teenagers) and this episode is what takes place when the MC grows up. Don't really see how the anime would draw attention from kids though given its gothic mood.It felt different from the 1st episode. The previous episode was childish, but this episode was not. |
| So MAL finally starts locking news threads that are only a few weeks old? I wonder where was the announcement of this change? Or we are seeing yet another case of changes made that impacted users but not communicated to them? I wonder how long people would put up with this. As much as I have a bunch of information to share about anime announced recently I cannot share it in news board, and the anime series is too disorganized and chaotic to share information except with people already interested in the particular series. |
| Much better than the first episode. Up you go! |
Stark700 said: This is what you should expect from an anime with hikikomori as theme, just think to what the N-field is.Damn, what's up with the negative thoughts here. Bit of a moody episode I guess. I like the way the OST is being handled this episode though, almost got some Aku no Hana atmosphere. Really curious where this is going now, it felt a bit different from the typical Rozen Maiden episodes. Someone here has misunderstood what they mean with "playing with dolls". |
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| This was uniquely sad, seeing the path a life can take given one other choice. I'm glad it got a little lighter, seeing him talk to himself with the kind of disbelief and curiosity I can...believe in. |
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| I like the pacing in this episode, and how we are introduced to the college Jun in the parallel world. The atmosphere was nicely done, and I love the color palette they chose, makes it feel a little antique, like the dolls. Looking forward to how the rest of the anime will unfold. Stark700 said: P.S. Love the OST of this episode. Agreed :D |
| Really liked this episode, I had not known until after watching the first ep that there was a second Rozen Maiden manga that takes place in an alternate timeline where Jun is in college, so I had no clue at first this was the direction it would go. I never read the manga, but saw both seasons. It has a much more serious atmosphere and tone, I expect there to be comedy once shinku is assembled though. Judging from this ep it seems like this season might far out do the other two. I have a feeling fans of the original anime who might not have read the manga, might not like it that much. I wasn't a huge fan of the original anime, they were ok, but this so far really has my attention. |
| One trippy episode at first, i thought i got the wrong episode just to find out its a parallel universe. anyway like the episode even tho jun become a shut in and now is fill with hella ocd, since he cant finish the doll, kinda want to know what happed in middle school, hope they show it next episode. |
| So we see Jun from an alternate timeline. This is getting interesting. |
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| A little bit interesting, I guess i'll stick around this series. |
~ El Psy Congroo~  |
| Did he just wind up to the future? |
| This future he didn't wind up anything and not become Shinki master. Past self trying to make the future him in that timelines make Rozen Maiden dolls, since that 7th one have devoid the rest of Rozen Maiden. Maybe that's something happens I dunno. I haven't read the manga yet seem I will read it |
Nothing ventured, nothing gained (Girls und Panzer der Film ) / from Nishizumi Miho |
| This episode was really good. The artstyle is great 5/5 |
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Well that was a interesting episode. To see an alternate future, very interesting. ^tehe you sure its from sanding and not something else... *wink, wink* |
| Really good ep. Loved the atmosphere a lot. Already liking the part time girl. She's cute :) |
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| Well, things certainly got weird, in this series featuring a body-less Dio Brando doll. Alternate universes? That's just beyond the pale. No, seriously, though, this is picking up a lot from the first episode, and honestly, the art looks far better than it did in the first episode. |
| Come on older Sakurada!!! BRING THE ELEGANT SHINKU TO LIFE!! |
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| I will wait until the sub out... if it kind of boring then I will on-hold or drop it :/ |
| wow,t'was okay. That creepy moment when the older Jun receives an email from himself and when suddenly the cancellation mail is at his door...lol\ The OST is great. I wonder will the college Jun be Shinku's master too? |
| Hmm so far so good, This series is going to have a lot more of a serious attitude than the previous series, but the comedic situations should show themselves soon enough. The Adaptation from the Manga is progressing splendidly so far and the art is absolutely stunning. |
| This episode was better than the last one. I like the characters' graphics, but the background's ones don't really stick to me, there's like a huge contrast. Maybe it's because I didn't see the first season nor read the manga, but with what I got for the moment, I don't really like it. I'll continue to watch to see how it goes, though. |
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| I really liked this episode. The first one, since it was just a recap, wasn't that good. But starting now, it will get more interesting. Can't wait to see what will happen next. :) |
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| I'm surprised it's not just interesting but it's also very enjoyable |
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| OMG dat twist 0____0. That would explain the Op sequence. Two worlds are gonna collide |
| I was wondering how this was going to continue from the big cliffhanger part one left us with it, and I'm very pleased. I can do with alternative timelines, as long as grown up Jun doesn't somehow turn out to be Rozen. Very good episode. The girl is the purest of pure maidens. I really hope people start reading the first part of the manga instead of complaining because they stepped into the story halfway. eminagnam said: The previous episode was childish, but this episode was not. I don't know if the series is trying to be serious or just draw attention from kids and loli fans. Rozen Maiden has always been a serious story, mixed with some lighthearted moments. The previous anime just focused on the latter more. Tyrel said: Cause 1st episode was basically a recap of all past seasons. No, it wasn't. It was a recap of the first part of the manga. Big difference. |
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| This episode was great. I wasn't sure if I was going to like how it was about college Jun. Turns out to be awesome though. The art is great and I cant wait for the next episode. Shinku!!!!!!! |
| If strength is justice, then is powerlessness a crime? |
| It was almost the same as manga if they will keep going like this should get high in ranking but not high as older version. |
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| The pacing in this episode was a nice. Without the first episode, this one would have been confusing. I would like to see Kirakishou do what she did in the manga before meeting older Jun, because it would have been good to see her demonstrate what she did to the other dolls |
StrawHat_ said: I was wondering how this was going to continue from the big cliffhanger part one left us with it, and I'm very pleased. I can do with alternative timelines, as long as grown up Jun doesn't somehow turn out to be Rozen. Very good episode. The girl is the purest of pure maidens. I really hope people start reading the first part of the manga instead of complaining because they stepped into the story halfway. I also thought the same thing. Older Jun being Rozen himself but he just might be the new doll maker who surpasses him. |
| The pacing for this episode was MUCH better than last episode. It's been a while since I read the manga so this was definitely a nice refresher. Despite how much most of us complained about the first episode, this episode would have made little sense without it. I still recommend that you people read the first 8 volumes/43 chapters of the manga if you haven't at this point. And now, middle school Jun makes contact with college Jun from the n-Field. |
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| The situation remind me of the Many-worlds interpretation .The Schrodinger's cat die(wind) and dead(unwind) xD |
| Exciting! I really enjoyed the plot with Jun in an alternate start. I was painful to see his doll-less depressing life in the store but it started to get really interesting when the books arrived. I never would have imagined that the middle school Jun would be able to contact him, linked alternate worlds are exactly my thing. |
| Yes, finally. Why can't this be the first episode? |
bla bla bla 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.Niko-kun said: On MAL, everyone who has used the lame rating system becomes a critic and an intellectual by default, haven't you heard? |
| Anotjer Loner Guy LOL i think this episode is a little bit kind of slow.... or is it just me... the Jun in the Wind world mail the Jun in the Unwind world...interesting can't wait to see the next episode... xD |
| I hated the pacing of the first episode, but after seeing episode 2... I WAS A FOOL TO EVER DOUBT!! I can't help but think they purposely set up episode one as a bait and switched recap when in actuality it was more intended as a time window of alternate Jun's timeline where he choose to wind the doll. GOD that was genius. |
| This episode definitely surprised me. I only watched it because others said that it wasn't like the first one, and now I can't wait for another. Glad I took the time :) |
| This episode was really great! A nice atmosphere was already set up with the part time girl and the new Jun's personality too. (Also grown-up Jun is so hot =3=) Yup, this is looking great so far! |
| "If you don't allow yourself to cry, you'll never be able to smile." ~Negi Springfield |
darkevangel31 said: This episode was really great! A nice atmosphere was already set up with the part time girl and the new Jun's personality too. (Also grown-up Jun is so hot =3=) Yup, this is looking great so far! I know; I'm a straight guy and I think he's hot. No wonder the part time girl likes him. |
| Great episode. It makes me wonder how Jun is going to complete Shinku. |
| This episode just proves that 1st episode is not necessary. This should be the first episode, and the previous one should be episode 0. |
| The most important things in life is the people that you care about |
| This is probably a spoiler answer but my question is does the older Sakurada stay as the main? |
| Wow...this episode was executed brilliantly. The atmosphere is kinda dark, gloomy, mysterious...it gives me chills sometimes. I'm head over heels in love with this (still hate OP though :) ). |
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