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[Midonin]

Fairy Musketeers 37-39 + Final Thoughts

Though it started off like a middle school romcom, by around episode 8, the show had fully transitioned into the fantasy adventure story it always was. I was surprised at several elements from the early episodes that returned for the final moments, including Gretel's human alias of Erika Shizumori, the cosplay contest and more. And the finale itself was what I'd expect from a finale. The villain advancing to a monstrous final form, a power that comes from within at the last minute, and some farewells. Plus a lot of cameos from every minor character up to this point, including the talking fish.

It wasn't exactly last minute, though. We knew Souta was the Key from day one, and saw its latent power in action several times before that. The show's not being Americanized, but it uses the "other dimension" banishment as a natural part of itself. Maybe all those Nightmarians survived elsewhere. It also meant Cendrillon

Spoiler

was only sealed, or at least sealed until she can find the Marelene in herself once again. The way Sultan saved Souta's mom was a bit of a surprise, but it's consistent with the rules of the universe and made for a touching reunion. Fernando called them the New Seven Sages. If the show was building up to that, I would've liked a bit more foreshadowing for it. It's a neat idea, but there was nothing really said of it beforehand other than there happening to be seven of them.

Seeing the girls in casual clothes and living in our world was amusing. Riding Hood's gag with Doremi pizza - that reminds me, I need to watch that - got a laugh. "Souta, what are you doing there?"
"This is my house."
Seeing Snow White and Ringo joining forces in the finale, and Snow protecting her, was a nice way to drive home that even if they're bickering over Souta, they really are friends. Seeing Cendrillon grab Briar Rose by her vine and then wilting it until it was spreading to her skin... eugh. Glad that was healed. If this show was a later time slot, that could've been much worse.

I take back what I said about Randagio. I think a part of him likes working for Cendrillon. He was convinced the fight was still going on long after she'd been defeated. Maybe since the Bremen group hasn't had much luck (though they did get their reunion tour in the end), working for the Nightmarians gives him a purpose in life.

The show wasn't terrible, but I wouldn't call it standout either. The way it blends a romantic comedy, fantasy adventure, and magical girl story together made for something similar to, but not quite like either of them kept my attention, and the backstories for everyone were given out at a good clip. Character motivations were consistent, even if the plot was telegraphed, not that that makes it any less enjoyable. Princess Mode did get a bit overused, with a transform every episode, but it was never so powerful that it could one-shot everything. Animation was alright most of the time. A few odd faces here and there, but I saw no huge problems with it. And the way it mixed and matched elements of various fairy tales was pretty good.

Magical girls are definitely Yukarin's forte, and the idea of something aimed more at figure collectors that got retooled as a kids' show is an interesting origin for an anime like this. Glad CR had it.

Next on the backlog, I'll admit that my hand has been forced since earlier this year. It's time I gave Fate/Zero a shot. It's not what I'd usually watch, but I'm open to expanding my horizons.

 

[R_thanatos]

When are 'calm' moments a bad thing? "Something always happening and the audience reacts" is essentially the same thing as a newborn baby.

Calm moments aren't a bad thing , but they certainly aren't a requirement for enjoyment.

Except the social status of the children was already revealed during episode 1. Sure you can say Enju's identity crisis further elaborated on that but with it being introduced and ended within the half of one episode you would be better off with an explanation from a prominent character (which happened.... twice), or better yet extend the subplot further so it doesn't feel shoved in and rushed. Fact of the matter is that it's short exposition time called into question what plot Black Bullet is trying to focus on at any given period. It felt really damn silly Enju resolved her identity crisis via

Spoiler

taking out the Gaestra

and not even a minute later the "main" plot comes in and thus begins the first main confrontation of MC v. Antagonist.

Enju didn't solve her crisis by

Spoiler

taking out the gaestra, that was just her venting her frustration of being unable to move things at her school. She solved it , when the MC acknowledged her as a human being and part of his familly.( heck that's the point EP3 starts on

) What happenned 10 seconds afterwards is another thing entirely as evidenced by the dialog that took place between those 2 characters.
Also stating things about the children in the end of episode 1 , and seeing how those same children are treated ( by normal people or worse , by the police ) is another league entirely . Ending the episode 2 on the contrast that there are normal humans ( even outside the districts ) that helps them however they can , is good thing as it helps that contrast because it show both sides of how humanity face this new population by showing those how reject and those who accept. It's certainly NOT a matter that was finished in anyway , shape or form in episode 1 , since as explained in the epilogue of episode 4 ,

Spoiler

The old dude that planning in order to prevent them from gainig rights

That's like the 2nd big driving force of that arc. And given how things aren't solved either it's certainly not irrevelant since that was just the first arc

 

[cnet128]

I'd say that's more a matter of when not if, especially as the cross over fighting game gave official VA for a vast majority of the characters in later parts.

I don't think that's really relevant either way, considering the anime is already ignoring most of the casting that was made for the game. (Like, were there even any Part 3 characters who kept the same voices except for Jotaro?)

Not that I'm saying anime adaptations of future Parts aren't likely. Or that they shouldn't keep the same voices for some characters (particularly the Part 4 leads and Jolyne).

Negatives:

- Main one, this guy:

What the...I don't...I can't...NO. You're crazy.

Hakuya was great, and the incredibly sweet dynamic he had with Kobeni was the best part of the show that wasn't called Mashiro.


Ping Pong 7

I think this show is officially giving me the least enjoyment of any show I'm watching this season. So much of the time I just feel plain bored watching it. I'd probably drop it if it weren't for the respect it's earned from me with its amazing ED.

(It's probably no coincidence that this, an episode which contained almost no actual ping-pong playing, was the one that finally made me turn full-on negative on the show.)

 

[Dedication Through Light]

Cardfight!! Vanguard: Link Joker Episode 133 (engDUB)

The Tetsu and Ren Suzukamori backstory was really sweet, how could he convince stubborn Tetsu back in the day to cardfight!! was incredible. Nice little addition to the vanguard universe.

 

[Acosta]

What the...I don't...I can't...NO. You're crazy.

Hakuya was great, and the incredibly sweet dynamic he had with Kobeni was the best part of the show that wasn't called Mashiro.

I must be a cat-person

 

[cnet128]

I must be a cat-person

I'm a cat person. I hate dogs. Hakuya is still great. That's no excuse.

 

[jbug617]

Date A Live S2 7

I wanted to be Team Miku but it has to be Team Kurumi all the way.

 

[R_thanatos]

Blade and soul - 08

Alka is gaining ....emotions

she is talking ? she is making sentences ...

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAH!

Damn code , thankfully that's over

About freaking TIME!!*

But by the goddesses , that was the worst battle scene i've seen this week and yes i've seen soul eater not !
Even if soul eater not!!! infamous battle scene was full of :wonzo it actually showed the action.
But here ? a waste of time.

At least this episode had a lot of shots of the lower part of alka body , i guess.

There cannot be a episode of blade and soul without death characters .... *sigh*

I'm a cat person. I hate dogs. Hakuya is still great. That's no excuse.

Let's see :

Yep he is awesome.

 

[Acosta]

The essence of Hakuya right here.

Sorry guys , I guess I'm alone in this. It didn't work for me.

In other order of things, I am rewatching Kurumi arc in S1 of Date a Life before seeing 7 in S2. It´s even better than I remember. I could spend an eternity listening to that voice.

 

[AnathemicOne]

Calm moments aren't a bad thing , but they certainly aren't a requirement for enjoyment.

And having everything "fast-paced" is?

Enju didn't solve her crisis by

Spoiler

taking out the gaestra, that was just her venting her frustration of being unable to move things at her school. She solved it , when the MC acknowledged her as a human being and part of his familly.( heck that's the point EP3 starts on

) What happenned 10 seconds afterwards is another thing entirely as evidenced by the dialog that took place between those 2 characters.
Also stating things about the children in the end of episode 1 , and seeing how those same children are treated ( by normal people or worse , by the police ) is another league entirely . Ending the episode 2 on the contrast that there are normal humans ( even outside the districts ) that helps them however they can , is good thing as it helps that contrast because it show both sides of how humanity face this new population by showing those how reject and those who accept. It's certainly NOT a matter that was finished in anyway , shape or form in episode 1 , since as explained in the epilogue of episode 4 ,

Spoiler

The old dude that planning in order to prevent them from gainig rights

That's like the 2nd big driving force of that arc. And given how things aren't solved either it's certainly not irrevelant since that was just the first arc

My issue is not with the premise, its the execution which in this case the pacing, IE the time-frame of it all. Again Black Bullet's face-paced/rushed nature dilutes whatever potential effect that Enju's subplot had, hence why I call it irrelevant. Within the course of half and episode and introduction of the next you have already wrapped up this subplot within the first arc, whether it is returned to later or not is irrelevant as the focus is the pacing within these 4 episode (as I'm only referencing as such). I define this subplot serving as only a 'trigger' to the "main" plot because its short time-frame defined it as such. Before this subplot started you already had the mission/goal of the MC explained and then the subplot emerged which added nothing to said mission/goal which was the focus of the next episode. It's like the studio realized that they were missing half an episode and injected a subplot, which should've taken atleast one entire episode, into the remaining time-frame.

 

[cnet128]

Bokura wa Minna Kawaisou 8

Dear lord. Ricchan. You utter goddess.

Actually felt pretty bad for Hayashi-san, that situation must have been deathly awkward for her as well, and then to suffer an all-out Sayaka offensive on top of everything is just cruel and unusual. Nobody deserves that. I was kind of hoping she would work up some courage and defend Usa-kun herself, but alas, it was not to be.

In my headcanon she's already an item with that spirit-loving colleague of Usa's, though. The pairing is too perfect not to happen.

 

[Dedication Through Light]

Future Card Buddyfight Episode 21 (engDub)

Kind of an interesting way to do a review of the previous events with most characters world types. Though that Tasuku development...

--
Got some anime today, Persona 3 set from animate (really nice), BLue Exorcist Movie and the remaining half of the bd set for the show. Now just need them to release Valvrave, then play the waiting game for Mekakucity Actors and Mahouka, and pray for a BLast of Tempest BD.

 

[Articalys]

http://moca-news.net/article/20140523/201405231817a/01/

Escha-approved poster with crossdressing Logy in the clothes of Shallistera (one of the MCs from the upcoming Atelier Shallie) as a store bonus for preordering the first anime BD volume.

Sure, why not.

 

[cnet128]

Akuma no Riddle 8

Aaaaaaahhhhhhh

Spoiler

it's a two-parter with double the killers!

Seriously, though, Tokaku. When Haru asks you what you're going to do after you both graduate, the correct response is not to withdraw into a shell of insecurity and fear. The correct response is "Let's get married."

 

[Syrinx]

Aikatsu! 67

How come every time an anime episode involves cooking, the lesson is always to "put your heart and feelings into what you cook" or something like that?

More psychedelic performances would be good. New character incoming too.

 

[dimb]

Escha-approved crossdressing Logy poster in Shallistera's outfit (from the upcoming Atelier Shallie) as a store bonus for preordering the first anime BD volume.

Sure, why not.

Why are you trying to trick me into playing video games?

 

[Narag]

Aikatsu! 67

How come every time an anime episode involves cooking, the lesson is always to "put your heart and feelings into what you cook" or something like that?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4vbPfLd6c0

 

[Acosta]

Why are you trying to trick me into playing video games?

Atelier is awesome, go for it!

 

[Syrinx]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4vbPfLd6c0

Futurama already taught me that the secret to great cooking is LSD.

And a heartfelt plate of ass is still a plate of ass.

 

[madp]

Aikatsu! 67

How come every time an anime episode involves cooking, the lesson is always to "put your heart and feelings into what you cook" or something like that?

More psychedelic performances would be good. New character incoming too.

"Sending/receiving one's feelings" is one of the most tired platitudes in anime in general, especially little girl shows.

 

[R_thanatos]

And having everything "fast-paced" is?

Not in all cases, but we're reaching the realm of personnal taste here.
I was just telling you how i felt about it.
In black bullet case i feel that it helps that there is not calm moment ( during this arc ), especially in this arc. Sure that means that some points get pushed aside because no time but IMo the end result still works.

My issue is not with the premise, its the execution which in this case the pacing, IE the time-frame of it all. Again Black Bullet's face-paced/rushed nature dilutes whatever potential effect that Enju's subplot had, hence why I call it irrelevant. Within the course of half and episode and introduction of the next you have already wrapped up this subplot within the first arc, whether it is returned to later or not is irrelevant as the focus is the pacing within these 4 episode (as I'm only referencing as such). I define this subplot serving as only a 'trigger' to the "main" plot because its short time-frame defined it as such. Before this subplot started you already had the mission/goal of the MC explained and then the subplot emerged which added nothing to said mission/goal which was the focus of the next episode. It's like the studio realized that they were missing half an episode and injected a subplot, which should've taken atleast one entire episode, into the remaining time-frame.

The sub plot with enju still works, for the simple reason that it's not solved yet.Things is , everything in that subplot is not "wrapped" since many of the questions posed by this sub-plot are still up in the air. It's not a question of how fast it was treated...the thing is , aside from enju relationship with the MC, the whole sub plot with the children , how they are treated , how the society view them and how the main characters are trying to change things is NOT SOLVED .. It's just something that will be taken care later.. i don't understand why this BIG problem should have been wrapped up at the same time as the main arc plot. it's not even uncommon to treat this kind of sub plot over the course of several arcs , something Black bullet certainly will attempt to.

How do you expect to accept a change in how the whole society/universe works in just one arc? That's something you build up across time.. Naruto certainly didn't become hokage by beating haku after the first arc was over.

 

[cnet128]

Jojo's Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders 8

Now that was a really fun battle. It felt a lot more dynamic than I expected, and really brought out Devo's psychotic nature. Dude is seriously fucked up in the head.

Best part was Polnareff's attempt to be tactful with Ann at the beginning of the episode, though XD Oh, Polnareff. You're such a gentleman.

 

[jbug617]

Bokura wa Minna Kawaisou 8

Episode did piss me off till the gang came for the save. I would hope that's the end of Hayashi.

 

[Articalys]

Ping Pong ep.7

Seriously, what did they do with the old version of the ending song? The new version of it is way worse.

Looking forward to what sounds like a

Spoiler

Peco vs. China rematch

next week.

 

[AnathemicOne]

Not in all cases, but we're reaching the realm of personnal taste here.
I was just telling you how i felt about it.
In black bullet case i feel that it helps that there is not calm moment ( during this arc ), especially in this arc. Sure that means that some points get pushed aside because no time but IMo the end result still works.



The sub plot with enju still works, for the simple reason that it's not solved yet.Things is , everything in that subplot is not "wrapped" since many of the questions posed by this sub-plot are still up in the air. It's not a question of how fast it was treated...the thing is , aside from enju relationship with the MC, the whole sub plot with the children , how they are treated , how the society view them and how the main characters are trying to change things is NOT SOLVED .. It's just something that will be taken care later.. i don't understand why this BIG problem should have been wrapped up at the same time as the main arc plot. it's not even uncommon to treat this kind of sub plot over the course of several arcs , something Black bullet certainly will attempt to.

How do you expect to accept a change in how the whole society/universe works in just one arc? That's something you build up across time.. Naruto certainly didn't become hokage by beating haku after the first arc was over.

And yet the entire first arc didn't hold back in introducing the main villain, a good portion of the cast, exposition of the plot, then one-offing the main villain, killing a good portion of the cast, and already revealing the main antagonist's motives. Keeping this in mind you're asking me how I'd expect a mere subplot wouldn't be wrapped up?

 

[cajunator]

This reminds me that I finished this and wanted to write a kind of review.

Basically, my main point is that I liked it, but it could have been way better.

Positives:

+ Mashiro is adorable
+ The interactions between Mashiro and Benio were awesome, best thing of the show.

+ Kobeni was a cute, likable character.
+ Nice style, nothing remarkable, but it was pleasant to watch.
+ Intoxicating OP.



Yes, now you have the song stuck in your head. You are welcome!

Negatives:

- Main one, this guy:

What is he doing here exactly? I hope to find him illustrating the word "bland" in the dictionary because wow, never has a character add so little to a story. He sucks all the fun in any scene he appears. Not funny, not interesting, without any personality, he is just an empty vessel that serves no purpose but is a main character because reasons. In fact, I dropped Engaged at the beginning thinking it would be a kind of weird romantic show, boy, I was wrong. And the few times they try to remember there is some story between him and Kobeni, it´s just sooooo bad that I kinda appreciate they didn't push that angle too much.

- Underused characters:

One episode? come on.

Totally underplayed, Nadeshiko had a ton of potential for funny situations with Benio.

- Worthless characters:

Konoha and Niko, waste of space.

- What's was point in dropping the card of Mashiro family having powers? I don't remember more than a few moments when that mattered.

So, as I mentioned at the beginning, I enjoyed my time with the series, but I feel it could have been much better.

Bonus track

Show better get a bluray release!

Date A Live S2 7

I wanted to be Team Miku but it has to be Team Kurumi all the way.

It always has to be team Kurumi. Theres no other suitable team. All the girls are. Varying degrees of good but Kurumi owns the fuck out of Date a Live.

 

[kayos90]

Okay... they couldn't handle character development for a cast of 8 characters and they're like adding like triple that #. What the fuck. Why...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rpAfCxXctlY

 

[Midonin]

And yet the entire first arc didn't hold back in introducing the main villain, a good portion of the cast, exposition of the plot, then one-offing the main villain, killing a good portion of the cast, and already revealing the main antagonist's motives. Keeping this in mind you're asking me how I'd expect a mere subplot wouldn't be wrapped up?

That's because the first four episodes were an adaptation of the first novel in the series, and everything up to 7 (not sure about next week) comes from the second novel. That explains why things played out the way they did. Kagetane was meant to be an antagonist for the first volume, but the overarching subplots about the world can't get wrapped up because the series would be over.

As of this writing, there are seven novels, so we've got a lot of material to potentially go through.

 

[PshycoNinja]

Gurren Lagann 6

I was promised fanservice and was given so little.

This episode was more recap than bathhouse episode. Which was disappointing. Seriously do anime creators think we are going to forget what happened so far six episodes in? Maybe it was to save budget? Whatever the case is I will always hate flashback/recap episodes. They are useless for short series like this. I had a good laugh at the end with

Spoiler

Kamina commenting on seeing Yoko's chest

. Other then that the only important thing about this episode was the cliffhanger.

 

[cajunator]

Okay... they couldn't handle character development for a cast of 8 characters and they're like adding like triple that #. What the fuck. Why...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rpAfCxXctlY

RUBY DA BEST

 

[Otakumegane]

Having real trouble finishing that last Webm on Madp's post.

I close it around 30 sec in.

Nanana 7

Tensai best girl but Yukihime is a close second.

 

[kayos90]

RUBY DA BEST

Song is inferior but I like that there's a much larger focus on the cast. Change of visual styles is also not doing it for me. Meh. Whatevs. I did enjoy the reverse Pyrra and Jean shoulder grab.

 

[cajunator]

Song is inferior but I like that there's a much larger focus on the cast. Change of visual styles is also not doing it for me. Meh. Whatevs. I did enjoy the reverse Pyrra and Jean shoulder grab.

The girl Ruby mannnnnnnn

 

[dimb]

Song is inferior but I like that there's a much larger focus on the cast. Change of visual styles is also not doing it for me. Meh. Whatevs. I did enjoy the reverse Pyrra and Jean shoulder grab.

How will they match the visual masterpiece that was RWBY Season One?

 

[kayos90]

The girl Ruby mannnnnnnn

Yang > Ruby. By a long shot. Yang's fighting style is also 100x more cool than Ruby's.

 

[Quasar]

Bokura wa Minna Kawaisou 8

Episode did piss me off till the gang came for the save. I would hope that's the end of Hayashi.

Mayumi was awesome as usual. And Kawaii was. Talk about a stressful first day on the job though.

 

[cajunator]

Yang > Ruby. By a long shot. Yang's fighting style is also 100x more cool than Ruby's.

Hell to the fuckkkkkkk no man

 

[nintendoman58]

Gurren Lagann 6

I was promised fanservice and was given so little.

The reason being was because you saw the cut version of this episode on Crunchyroll.

The uncut version is much better with the comedy and fanservice. I probably should have mentioned that sooner, so my bad. I don't remember this episode being a recap though. But then again, I saw the uncut version.

 

[kayos90]

Hell to the fuckkkkkkk no man

I guess there's only one thing left then... WAR.

 

[R_thanatos]

And yet the entire first arc didn't hold back in introducing the main villain, a good portion of the cast, exposition of the plot, then one-offing the main villain, killing a good portion of the cast, and already revealing the main antagonist's motives. Keeping this in mind you're asking me how I'd expect a mere subplot wouldn't be wrapped up?

As far as i'm concerned , 3 characters died,
-an antagonist that might come back at some point ( maybe , who knows?)
-an arrogant dude that deserved to die, because he was treating the loli as a tool
-a loyal loli that wanted to make friends
Everyone else who died were no-names dudes i wouldn't care ( and you shouldn't ) about them.
Rest of the cast as of the first main arc is still there and it wasn't that big in the first place.

As for the main vilain , he was just ..the main vilain of the first arc, nothing else, if his disapearance/death means the end of the arc where he was the main antagonist ( after his plan failed ) , i don't know what is wrong with that either.

"Keeping this in mind you're asking me how I'd expect a mere subplot wouldn't be wrapped up?"
But that's how it is in many other shows. It's common that a sub plot carries across multiples arcs when you tell a story.Not everything need to be solved right away. Especially when you set it up as something that would need the whole human society to agree on to be solved.

 

[cajunator]

I guess there's only one thing left then... WAR.

LET'S WAR

 

[ckohler]

Gurren Lagann 6

I was promised fanservice and was given so little.

This episode was more recap than bathhouse episode. Which was disappointing. Seriously do anime creators think we are going to forget what happened so far six episodes in? Maybe it was to save budget? Whatever the case is I will always hate flashback/recap episodes. They are useless for short series like this. I had a good laugh at the end with

Spoiler

Kamina commenting on seeing Yoko's chest

. Other then that the only important thing about this episode was the cliffhanger.

The reason being was because you saw the cut version of this episode on Crunchyroll.

The uncut version is much better with the comedy and fanservice. I probably should have mentioned that sooner, so my bad. I don't remember this episode being a recap though. But then again, I saw the uncut version.

Yea, what you saw was an edited version made into a recap episode because the original episode was too risque. They aired that one on the SciFi channel instead of the true episode 6. I think the version you saw also omits the first mention of the

Spoiler

Spiral King

.

 

[astrogamer]

Nanana 7
Yukihime immediately shot up in the rankings to second best girl after this episode. Best girl is of course Tensai, but Yukihime was quite marvelous here and is considerable closer to best girl than the rest of the cast

 

[R_thanatos]

LET'S WAR

You're supposed to say : PANZER VOR !

 

[cajunator]

You're supposed to say : PANZER VOR !

But what if its the dub?

 

[Articalys]

It's not the Ben-To contest you probably would have wanted, but if you have any cooking skills, Right Stuf's Bento Contest is a worth taking a look at. You could turn your culinary creations into a little extra spending cash... which I suppose you could put towards an order of Ben-To anyway.

 

[Otakumegane]

Of all Nintendo franchises that need an anime, I wonder why Fire Emblem hasn't been done more than once.

 

[R_thanatos]

But what if its the dub?

German dub , you mean ?

Because don't tell me it was changed in the english dub ... i have the Blu-ray yet i never tried the dub.
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Akuma no riddle - 03

Can she be any less naive ? Some sent you a notice yet comes close to you just after ? GET A GRIP , RAISE YOUR INT stats!
Dammit.

Akuma no riddle - 04

I guess , we'll let all the incompetents try their luck first , then.
How the hell do you mess with a bomb so much , yet still get on the field ? seriously.

Of all Nintendo franchises that need an anime, I wonder why Fire Emblem hasn't been done more than once.

Because it would be cool and intresting ?
But let's face it , aside from fire emblem and metroid , there aren't that many series that would need a anime from the pool of nintendo franchises.

 

[cajunator]

German dub , you mean ?

Because don't tell me it was changed in the english dub ... i have the Blu-ray yet i never tried the dub.
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Akuma no riddle - 03

Can she be any less naive ? Some sent you a notice yet comes close to you just after ? GET A GRIP , RAISE YOUR INT stats!
Dammit.

Akuma no riddle - 04

I guess , we'll let all the incompetents try their luck first , then.
How the hell do you mess with a bomb so much , yet still get on the field ? seriously.


Because it would be cool and intresting ?
But let's face it , aside from fire emblem and metroid , there aren't that many series that would need a anime from the pool of nintendo franchises.

Im just joking.
I dunno what the dub is like either.
Man I like feeling like this. All the stress just melted away and Im feeling groovy.

 

[AnathemicOne]

As far as i'm concerned , 3 characters died,
-an antagonist that might come back at some point ( maybe , who knows?)
-an arrogant dude that deserved to die, because he was treating the loli as a tool
-a loyal loli that wanted to make friends
Everyone else who died were no-names dudes i wouldn't care ( and you shouldn't ) about them.
Rest of the cast as of the first main arc is still there and it wasn't that big in the first place.

As for the main vilain , he was just ..the main vilain of the first arc, nothing else, if his disapearance/death means the end of the arc where he was the main antagonist ( after his plan failed ) , i don't know what is wrong with that either.

"Keeping this in mind you're asking me how I'd expect a mere subplot wouldn't be wrapped up?"
But that's how it is in many other shows. It's common that a sub plot carries across multiples arcs when you tell a story.Not everything need to be solved right away. Especially when you set it up as something that would need the whole human society to agree on to be solved.

You keep referencing other shows, yet other similar 12/13 episode shows did not have a rushed pace part of it, fast maybe but not rushed. Madoka Magika did an excellent job in this with Kyubey being the main villain and his motives still up in the air until the last fourth of the series. A show that aired last season, White Album 2, wasn't rushed either with its drama being extended over multiple arcs but not semi-ending until the last 2 episodes. And if we are referencing multiple arcs in general look at Log Horizon who was agreed to be a fast pace but handled each arc's pacing pretty damn perfect.

Referencing all those shows above, you put Black Bullet's first arc next to their first arcs it is prominent that Black Bullet is rushed as hell. Yes I understand that specific subplots can extend beyond the arc they're introduced in, the issue I have here specifically is that Black Bullet sets no precedence for that. There is no aspect shown so far in the first 4 episodes/arc to signify overarching plots besides the 'human on the verge of "extinction"' theme. As I've stated before episode 4 was executed in such a way it would fit as the last episode of an anime with a lead-in to a supposed season 2.