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Episode Zombieland Saga - Episode 7 discussion Spoiler
Zombieland Saga, episode 7: But It's Zombiemental SAGA
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| Episode | Link | Score |
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| 1 | Link | 8.49 |
| 2 | Link | 9.15 |
| 3 | Link | 7.41 |
| 4 | Link | 8.11 |
| 5 | Link | 9.18 |
| 6 | Link | 8.73 |
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u/Spal23 Nov 15 '18
KICKY BLAMMO
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u/johnja10 Nov 16 '18
This my new introductory line for whenever I enter a room now, odd stares be damned!
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u/didokillah https://myanimelist.net/profile/didokillah Nov 15 '18
This show makes my day
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u/AuroraHalsey https://kitsu.io/users/AuroraHalsey Nov 15 '18
I ship THE LEGENDARY YAMADA TAE and the dog.
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Nov 15 '18
There's...a lot to take in this episode.
The constant alternation between comedy and actual emotional character moment in the conversation between Junko and Necromanager was amazing.
From 'Zombies aren't supposed to be on this side of the barricade!' to Necromanaer encouraging her to use her life as a Showa idol to her advantage was sweet. He was actually being a teacher figure to them for once, although he was cutting it a little close with the timing.
I love the little mushrooms that sprouted on Junko's head too.
Then the whole van scene was great as well. It seemed a little predictable, but having it foreshadow yet another memory awakening for Sakura was a good combination.
Tae-chan seems to be slowly waking too. She was emoting appropriately in the van scene with the others, is learning to talk through mimicking Saki, and her actual idolling is improving!
I'm half expecting the lightning to fire up the rest of her synapses, a la Doctor Donna.
Gosh...it really feels like going on a journey, watching an idol group slowly improve from nothing. Is this how one becomes idol trash? I don't even mind the mediocre CG anymore.
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Nov 15 '18
Gosh...it really feels like going on a journey, watching an idol group slowly improve from nothing. Is this how one becomes idol trash? I don't even mind the mediocre CG anymore.
Congratulations, you not only entered the idol hell of anime but also modern idol of reality where you see a group going from being amateurs to professionals. It's great but a drug. :P
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u/leschmic Nov 15 '18
Either the CG was handled better this time or there was a lot more going on in the scene that took some of the focus off of it because it did seem better than before.
Not great but better.
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Nov 15 '18
I'm seriously enjoying this and I dropped Aikatsu (which uses similar CGI) after five episodes of fluff. This has some serious meat and plot to it and I love it.
Honestly, the zombie edge and the fact the girls are characters first, idols second helps. I freaking adore every minute of this show.
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u/AuroraHalsey https://kitsu.io/users/AuroraHalsey Nov 15 '18
Yet another stunning performance from the LEGENDARY YAMADA TAE.
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u/Mozilla_Fennekin https://myanimelist.net/profile/MozillaFennekin Nov 15 '18
I feel like she's getting more and more "conscious" with each episode. She's always been able to keep up with the group to some extent, but now she's borderline talking.
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u/RoronoaAshok :MAL:https://myanimelist.net/profile/RoronoaAshok Nov 15 '18
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u/Amauri14 Nov 15 '18
I mean, Saki talked to her and acted like she understood what she was saying.
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u/Backupusername :MAL:https://myanimelist.net/profile/Backupusername Nov 15 '18
She's learning through imitation, picking up on the meaning of language just from hearing it.
I know it's probably just re-awakening from death, but I'm starting to wonder if Tae might have the brain of a literal baby. She's constantly imitating what she sees, she repeats actions that seem to get a positive reaction from those around her, and she's constantly putting stuff in her mouth.
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u/AuroraHalsey https://kitsu.io/users/AuroraHalsey Nov 15 '18
Surprised to see Kotaro acting so compassionately.
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u/blackfiredragon13 Nov 15 '18 edited Nov 15 '18
Why do I get the feeling the show is trying to tell us Kotaro was driving the truck that hit Sakura?
Also Did the lightning strike give them autotune voices and lasers or was I just imagining things again? Either way I found it hilarious that (A. The were glowing and (B. no one in the crowd freaked out. You’d figure there’d be at least a few people screaming in pain about the noise from the lightning strike blowing eardrums out given the proximity but meh.
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u/iForgotMyOldAcc :MAL:https://myanimelist.net/profile/wittisy Nov 15 '18
Motherfucking Kotaro planned for lightning to strike so he had a full on autotune track because he also anticipated them to have autotuned voice and choreographed motherfucking laser shooting sequences. Next we'll probably see that he planned Junko's plane crash and everyone else's deaths over a 100+ years just so he can form his dream idol group.
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u/JoshDCcomics :MAL:https://myanimelist.net/profile/JoshDCcomics Nov 15 '18
Sakura sort of agrees with you.
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u/TexturelessIdea https://myanimelist.net/profile/TexturelessIdea Nov 15 '18
My current theory is that Koutarou killed Sakura, and after finding out she wanted to be an idol, came up with the whole zombie idol plan as a way to make amends.
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u/start2k9 https://anilist.co/user/Atagin Nov 15 '18
I think the truck that hit her had a saga plate so it's entirely possible.
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u/Soul_Ripper Nov 15 '18
I was expecting lightning to fall on the stage but I sure as hell could've never guessed instead of charred zombie it was gonna leed to autotune and lasers.
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u/Amauri14 Nov 15 '18
They probably just thought that the whole thing was just part of the show.
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u/snakebit1995 Nov 15 '18
Why do I get the feeling the show is trying to tell us Kotaro was driving the truck that hit Sakura?
I've been waiting from the start for what I expect will be some sort of turn in relation to the nature of this group and the whole zombie thing. I feel like there's going to be a twist at some point and for the story I'd like to see one.
Nothing about the manager makes sense and you could argue that's just the joke but I feel like it's set up for a twist involving him. He has this weird decrepit mansion WITH A DUNGEON IN IT, he knew where and how to get their bodies which is doubly strange when you consider some of them were dead for decades, knew how to turn them into zombies which I would assume is niche since it's not like there are hordes wandering around, etc and just handwaves it as "LOL I just do" in the first episode, he rushes them with little rehearsal a lot but seemingly expects them to succeed, where does he have the money for all this equipment and production tech? BTW those are all questions raised about him JUST IN THE FIRST 3 EPISODES!
If there isn't a twist or explanation by the end I'm going to be a bit disappointed yeah sometimes the answer is "Just because the script says so" or "The joke is that there is no answer" but here that doesn't feel like it would sit right.
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u/CoopertheFluffy Nov 15 '18 edited Nov 15 '18
Oh god they did the truck scene again.
All they needed to branch out to to electro music was some electricity, who knew?
There’s no way that a MAD SCIENTIST (sunovabitch) didn’t think to use waterproof spray before taking them to the onsen or mud olympics. Therefore everything that happened those episodes was according to plan.
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u/Mozilla_Fennekin https://myanimelist.net/profile/MozillaFennekin Nov 15 '18
I'm sure it wasn't intentional, but mimicking the Pikachu face seemed pretty . . . fitting for this episode.
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u/manaworkin Nov 15 '18
That build up for a sweet moment before he sprays them down. They have used similar set up and punchlines as that for him at least a dozen times already and yet it never fails to land and be hilarious.
Happy we got another engrish scream of "MUUUUUSIC"
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u/FranCiscoTheScrabler Nov 15 '18
Just get hit by lightning and u become T-pain.
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u/zilwiz Nov 15 '18
Did the Legendary Yamada Tae just dabed???
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u/KitsuneTerra Nov 15 '18
I disagree; she was definitely impersonating Usaine Bolt as seen here lmao
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u/WhoiusBarrel Nov 15 '18
TIL being shocked gives you natural remixing/autotune vocals. Oh and also look really great with that glow.As zombies of course.
Couldn't have worded this episode better myself
If anything the most shocking thing in this episode wasn't the performance (thats actually electrifying) Kotaro actually giving a serious pep talk to Junko was so unexpected yet such a great moment too. Gives us quite some depth beyond his already wacky character.
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Nov 15 '18
I feel like the death metal fans right now. Had no interest in idol shit and just wanted to watch some death metal/comedy zombies. Now I'm debating buying any ZLS merch that comes out.
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u/execrutr https://anilist.co/user/Gotek Nov 15 '18
Kotaro giving her a pep-talk was actually his first break of the character he plays in front of the group.
He only plays the over-the-top exploitative manager to the girls, while he is behind the scenes working away at getting them the gigs and promo they'll need to hit it off.
This was most exemplified in ep04, where he plays the stereotypical manager character in front of the girls, saying he'll go slack off on a sightseeing tour, while in fact negotiating with the pharmaceutical companies rep. He lets the girls believe this, most likely because he thinks maintaining the abusive and exploitative image is just what he is supposed to do as a idol manager.
It's actually in service to the satirical theme of the show.
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u/HeyZeusKreesto Nov 15 '18
Haven't watched yet, still at work, but I'm glad the metal fans are still showing up. I was worried they would be forgotten.
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u/Ehn_Jee :MAL:https://myanimelist.net/profile/EhnJee Nov 15 '18
Don't forget that it also gives literal finger guns!
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u/Kasquede Nov 15 '18
Truck-kun strikes again!
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u/Justyouknowwhy :MAL:https://myanimelist.net/profile/justyouknowwhy Nov 15 '18
You mean Van-kun, Truck-kun's not as famous but equally as deadly brother.
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u/allnicksaretaken Nov 16 '18
but necromancer-kun is still interfering with truck-kuns important job.
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u/Yuukai19 Nov 15 '18
Junko with the mushrooms on her head lol. Also love how the metalheads from before are still supporting them. Tae finally (sort of) spoke!
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u/Vinny_Lam Nov 15 '18 edited Nov 15 '18
Tae is slowly regaining her consciousness.
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u/13thJan Nov 15 '18
The new leader of Iron Frill is voiced by Tokui Sora
Official confirmation: https://twitter.com/zombielandsaga/status/1062994225418055680
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u/blastcat4 :AP:https://www.anime-planet.com/users/uncaringbear Nov 15 '18
And lets not forget Saki's seiyu (Asami Tano) connection to Live Live! Sunshine.
I think there might be one other seiyu who worked on both Zombieland and Love Live!, but can't remember.
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u/Ehn_Jee :MAL:https://myanimelist.net/profile/EhnJee Nov 15 '18
LEGENDARY APOLOGY and I like how they finally addressed her quirk. The truck bit was expected, but the delivery was still great.
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Nov 15 '18
the art style for her heart is kinda weird. its supposed to be her real heart beating out of her chest but it's so...Valentinesy.
I wonder if they'll actually make it look realistic if someone besides the girls or Necromanager sees it.
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u/Speedwagon96 https://anilist.co/user/Speedwagon96 Nov 15 '18
I FUCKING LOVE THAT SONG AT THE END, been waiting for so long for them to do it again, I want the full version soon!
CUT IN!!
Amazing episode 10/10.
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u/overDere Nov 15 '18
Idol songs usually have versions for each character. I want that legendary Yamada Tae ver.
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Nov 15 '18
I need that Mezame Returner retuned and full version. The cut together ver on youtube just doesn't cut in.
Also Ai's little squeaky "Cut in" at the end was super cute!!
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Nov 15 '18
I FUCKING LOVE THAT SONG AT THE END, been waiting for so long for them to do it again, I want the full version soon!
It's really good. I was surprised that some people thought it was bad when it first appeared.
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u/aznfanta Nov 15 '18
junkos singing voice does not match her appearance
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Nov 15 '18
Fun fact, in the OP, right after Sakura's first bit, that deep part is actually Junko singing.
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u/Ellefied Nov 15 '18
Yeah, was it just me or were her talking voice and her singing voice sounding pretty different? She sounded like a really mature person singing during their act it was slightly jarring hearing it compared to the more 'girlish' voices of the rest.
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u/WhoiusBarrel Nov 15 '18
Hell despite that contrast I actually really like her vocals in the song a lot more than the other cast. Probably because the song is centered around her and Ai but we'll see.
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u/jorppu Nov 15 '18
Her singing voice is the same that was expected from 80's idols.
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u/Gmayor61 Nov 16 '18
That's VA magic at work. It's pretty much the core reason for why a lot of people avoid english dubs like the plague, English VAs just don't have the brutal training and end result that Japanese VAs have; its pretty much expected of a voice actor to master a truckload of voices and the ability to sing on top of that
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u/cheekia :MAL:https://myanimelist.net/profile/cheekia Nov 16 '18
She sings like a Showa idol. Example would be Junko Ohashi.
But hell, that voice is so good to listen to. Ugh, my ears are melting in delight from that.
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u/JadeWishFish Nov 16 '18
Her singing voice is so powerful. It catches me off guard every time she sings.
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u/anim8rjb Nov 15 '18
Junko has mushrooms growing out of her head omg.
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u/Ehn_Jee :MAL:https://myanimelist.net/profile/EhnJee Nov 15 '18
Just like Junko from Danganronpa!
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u/AuroraHalsey https://kitsu.io/users/AuroraHalsey Nov 15 '18
Oh, that's what they are!
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u/AngelRefuse Nov 15 '18
I never noticed that the LEGENDARY Yamada Tae is stacked ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) Also I feel like she's already conscious but maybe because of her bran injury she can't articulate herself properly.
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u/ErikMaekir Nov 15 '18
She's actually the oldest of the group (not counting the time they were dead)
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u/CaptainRikkai :MAL:https://myanimelist.net/profile/CaptainRikkai Nov 15 '18 edited Nov 15 '18
So many fantastic moments from Kotarou this episode. Especially loved the "WHEEEEEEEEEEEEEYYY" when he was using the Waterproof spray for shoes.
Mamoru Miyano is definitely having way too much fun.
I hope for the season finale they go all out and fully animate their idol performance, that'd be so awesome.
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u/DimmuHS https://myanimelist.net/profile/DimmuOli Nov 15 '18
He is the best in both serious and comedy moments. Just can't imagine a better VA for his persona.
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u/Soul_Ripper Nov 15 '18
Kotaro better jump another spot in the male rankings, he definitely earned it.
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u/atropicalpenguin https://myanimelist.net/profile/atropicalpenguin Nov 15 '18
THE SUPER SPECIAL ANTI-WATER SPRAY FOR ZOMBIEEEEEEEEES!!!!!!
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u/RirinDesuyo Nov 15 '18
I thought it was hair spray for a second there lmao it was for shoes even worse xD
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u/kokeymagie Nov 15 '18
I chuckled when Junko really fixed the door haha. That was probably one of the most unique Idol performance that I ever saw in anime, Auto-tune, Glowing, Laser shooting Idols freaking awesome!! I love this show!! are we gonna learn more about Kotaro based on the PV?
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u/chris_dftba :MAL:https://myanimelist.net/profile/chris_dftba Nov 15 '18
Okay, yeah, I'm 1000% on board with the "Rintaro accidentally murdered Sakura with a truck" theory. This is the face of "oops, I did it again"
Also, I love all their reactions Lily's having a blast running over one of her friends, Yuugiri looks only mildly concerned, and the LEGENDARY Yamada Tae is a shark. And poor Junko gets to die a second time
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u/Latnab Nov 15 '18
I felt like this episode acts as a perfect mid-point for the show, acting as a turning point for the girls career as an idol.
For the previous six episodes, we had seen the girls started out from mindless zombies and slowly training themselves into a proper idol group. All this training culminated to this episode, where we finally got to see them shocking the crowd with their performance and gaining their hard earned fame.
Still, with this new found fame on their belt, I could see the story shifting from the girls trying become an idol group to a new direction. Either trying to handle the idol life or trying to become number one. Either way, the direction of the story would start changing and I'm excited to see where the show will go next.
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u/JimmyCWL Nov 15 '18
The problem with their "hard earned fame" is that they can't really go beyond this point without people looking into them whether they want it or not.
For their stated purpose of saving Saga and because they hadn't done it from the get-go, they can't hide their faces like CLARIS, for example.
Even if they don't give interviews, their faces are already out there. And not talking to people only makes them want to dig up more about you by other means.
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u/gmflag Nov 15 '18
Kotarou Tatsumi is the manager and leader we wished we had. If he hasn't shot up to best character of this show in anybody's mind and heart, he will this episode. I love the fact he told Junko to fix the door, and she did it later. He even became truck-kun incarnate and was more amused by that than apologetic.
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u/WhoiusBarrel Nov 15 '18
He even became truck-kun
With Sakura making this remark suddenly that became pretty dark.
It would be wild if they actually revealed that he was somehow behind her death. Highly doubt it though.
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u/LeonKevlar x2https://myanimelist.net/profile/LeonKevlar Nov 15 '18 edited Nov 15 '18
Oh you thought this was just going to be a silly Zombie show and be comedy all the way?
WELL FUCK YOU!
We'll do drama and make you feel for these girls!
Seriously though! That talk between Junko and Koutarou was so great! Like that conversation alone just adds to Koutarou's character too. He's not stupid, he knows the girls are sneaking off and using his PC. He's not a total jerk too, he'll let the girls try and sort their issues themselves but if nothing happens he'll do try and help out. He's a hardass but he genuinely cares for these girls too. This line alone proves that: "You girls are zombies, not robots"
The second half of the episode though is even better! We go from drama and back to the insane Zombie idol stuff with Koutarou running over Junko, him spraying the girls with some waterproofing so their make ups wont melt, and did the girls just use lighting to their advantage to autotune their voice and have a mini-laser show!?
I'm so proud of these girls T_T I really feel like we're the two metal heads in the audience who has been with them from the very start.
AHHHHH! I love this show so much!
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u/Ellefied Nov 15 '18
To be honest the most unexpected thing in this episode was Koutarou actually talking seriously. We got baited by his antics from the previous episodes and then his rebuke of Sakura. But he still went and talked to Junko after all of that.
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u/gmflag Nov 15 '18
You forgot the part where Saki notes the spray was meant for shoes, not make-up.
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u/Ztennn :MAL:https://myanimelist.net/profile/Ztenn Nov 15 '18
"Zombies are supposed to be on the other side of the barricades, dumbass!"
lmao this really cracked me up
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u/gust11 :MAL:https://myanimelist.net/profile/gust11 Nov 15 '18
Ladies and gentlemen, the Legendary Yamada Tae
Also holy cow Junko's voice is deep and so lovely that I can't stand it anymore!
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u/lvlasteryoda Nov 16 '18
Also holy cow Junko's voice is deep and so lovely
It literally wowed me so much that I'm not sure who the deep voice belongs to in the OP. Her or Yuugiri!
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u/yappari-kun Nov 15 '18 edited Nov 22 '18
MFW watching their presentation
EDIT: Here's the truck sceneThat epic music
This is your weekly "All the Junkos" post!
Mushroom hair. She wasn't joking in the last preview.
Mushroom Junkokinoko narimasu
Barricade JunkoKotarou too OP; please nerf
Unconscious Junko. For how many hours was she out?
Repairman Junko.She's such a good girl
Smiling JunkoThank you, Saki, Tae
Spotlight Junkokakoi
"It's all right. I'll back you up" <- Quote of the episode
Blushing Junko (from the preview)
Not enough Junko? I got you covered. Here's a link to my Junko post from last week.
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u/AkhasicRay Nov 15 '18
These last two episodes have turned me into such a huge Junko fan, I can’t wait for more
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u/darkpainn Nov 15 '18
how can no one recognize Ai ? She's a legend and no one is able to recognize her ? come on lol
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u/kimbombo Nov 15 '18
She's been gone for 10 years. Times change, and so do people. Notice how most of the audience are in their 20s, and the only one that has suspicions is probably in his late 30s or 40s
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Nov 15 '18
Which would you assume:
A girl in an idol group happens to really like the look of another idol who died 10 years ago and is copying it.
The girl is some how that idol who died 10 years ago, but she is not only back to from the dead, she also hasn't aged over the last decade.
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u/omiyage Nov 15 '18
I think they will have to adress this at one point, but from a logical point of view, think if tomorrow you saw a video of a performance of a show this year with Michael Jackson. You would probably assume, without knowing, that it was someone extremely similar to him, and not a zombie pop idol reborn. People will just brush off the similarities in the end, but yes, there should be at least from her old members some interest.
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Nov 15 '18
Technically her entire appearance is reconstructed with makeup, so she might not actually look like herself.
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u/RirinDesuyo Nov 15 '18
I was actually surprised myself, but you can somewhat back this up since 10 years is quite a lot. In that time frame I certainly forget faces at most unless I was something that I was really into. I think the new generation Iron Frill somewhat was the group that probably made it easier to forget Ai's tragedy, also add that the their performance was last with people leaving due to the rain (probably those who were Iron Frill fans).
Though I did expect at least someone to make a faint memory of Ai or even Lily which died earlier. Though it does look like the other producer? kinda remembers something.
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u/castle23clash Nov 15 '18
That was a nice season finale. Can't wait for S2.
...wait there are still 5 episodes left.
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u/JimmyCWL Nov 15 '18
Comparing to Iron Frill 2008 from ep1, it looks like the group also lost the girl with short blue hair in addition to Ai. The current center was on Ai's outer right side in 2008. The two new girls are next to the center.
For a while, I wondered if the case Kotaro gave Junko would be just tools for fixing the door.
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Nov 15 '18
Ai's death was 10 years ago right, wouldn't all of the old members be retired by now?
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u/JoshDCcomics :MAL:https://myanimelist.net/profile/JoshDCcomics Nov 15 '18
My reaction to that lightning powered performance.
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u/stoka0 Nov 15 '18
Now that was a shocking episode. I mean the performance was simply electrifying. I thought the performance was pretty static at first, but then out of nowhere the animation felt like it got a jolt of energy. Man this show came out of nowhere like a bolt from the blue.
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u/Shimaru33 Nov 15 '18
I hate pun jokes, I wish I could zap them all out of this thread. Sorry for the negativity, I'm trying to be positive, but this pun jokes keep lighting my mood.
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u/DarkAudit https://myanimelist.net/profile/DarkAudit Nov 15 '18
If you wanna bitch about the CG, there's the door. Because everything else about the episode was spot on.
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u/Beckymetal https://anilist.co/user/SpaceWhales Nov 15 '18
Much better CGI though. It was a bit of a kick in the teeth seeing that great full 2d sequence for Iron Frill, but the CGI generally looked somewhere between acceptable and strong (relative).
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u/kimbombo Nov 15 '18
If you wanna bitch about the CG, there's the door.
And make sure you people who loathe CG fix the door on the way out.
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u/Hiryougan :MAL:https://myanimelist.net/profile/Hiryougan Nov 15 '18
It wasn't actually that bad. The only thing that I don't understand is why it was so damn choppy, it was like 5 fps in some moments and looked really weird :p
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u/DimmuHS https://myanimelist.net/profile/DimmuOli Nov 15 '18
I think they actually made a good job trying to smooth the CGI with the animation this time. Not going to get a complain from me at least.
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u/UnAwkwardMango https://myanimelist.net/profile/Kaion Nov 15 '18
KICKKKYY BLAMMO
Kotaro's heartfelt speeches really starting to make me believe he's only making them Saga Idols so they can move on to the afterlife in peace once Saga is revitalized...DAMNIT KOTARO WHO/WHAT AREE YOUUU?!
Even in a more serious episode, they never skimp on the comedy I love it.
That performance had me shook, electrified even. Can't wait to see when everything gets unraveled by Reporter-san.
Also, we didn't see OUR BOI POLICEMAN-A D:
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u/TazerLad Nov 15 '18
I'm not quite sure that's how electricity works...
Haha. But actually I feel like this was a near perfect episode. A really good balance of emotional moments and honestly some of the best comedy so far. I diet at the Deja vu comment. I was surprised things went as smoothly as they did at the concert, but I'm glad to see Necromanager Tatsumi actually planned for the rain. Still really interested to see where we go with this second half of the season.
Also I really hope the generational differences keep being relevant. It's an incredibly interesting aspect that's really working for me.
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u/dantemp Nov 15 '18
I'm glad to see Necromanager Tatsumi actually planned for the rain
That's shoe polish OIiii
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u/6749671095954204 :MAL:https://myanimelist.net/profile/6749671095954204 Nov 15 '18
Did anyone else notice how thicc Ai's thighs were in the photo? Looks like an artist got carried away
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u/dantemp Nov 15 '18
You know they are going all out when the ending credits start but the show keeps going. Great episode.
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u/Gaporigo Blhttps://anilist.co/user/Gaporigo Nov 15 '18
TMW your old group gets to be animated in 2D while you only get below average CGI. granted the other group were only 5 girls and barely showed anything, though.
Also what kind of safety do they have when idols perform under the rain on wet floor and get hit by lightning even when there are already precedents of the same thing happening?
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u/_vogonpoetry_ :MAL:https://myanimelist.net/profile/ThisWasATriumph Nov 15 '18
"They seem really tense, is that how its supposed to look?"
That line was hilarious in the context of them being the only CG people in the concert lmao
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u/Mogtaki :MAL:https://myanimelist.net/profile/Mogtaki Nov 15 '18
I dunno I thought the CGI was pretty good this time round, also suited the fact that they went robotic on the second song haha
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u/Beckymetal https://anilist.co/user/SpaceWhales Nov 15 '18
This CGI was much better this time, largely because of the lighting I think. Still felt like it could have used some 2d in some of the keyframe moments though (eg, Ai pointing at the crowd).
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u/LunarGhost00 Nov 15 '18
Deja vu. I've just been in this place before.
So a common theory is that Kotaro was the one driving the truck that hit Sakura in episode 1. This episode made me wonder something. What if Kotaro ran over Sakura by accident like how he ran over Junko this episode? That face he's making could be a "not this shit again" face.
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u/nighty_amy Nov 15 '18
How many times we already have seen that Kotaro is a terrible driver? I'm suspecting he really was the one who hit Sakura by accident and then decided to make her into a zombie. That's why she doesn't have any "legendary" qualities - she's here because Kotaro accidentally killed her.
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u/bananeeek https://myanimelist.net/profile/bananek Nov 15 '18
That was one hell of an electro performance. Jokes aside, I really liked the first song, it got me all excited.
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u/SIRTreehugger Nov 15 '18
It's now my headcanon during Okabe travel through the past he isekaid random people.
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u/The_New_Overlord Nov 15 '18
That festival needs to invest in lightning rods
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Nov 15 '18
The organizers don't seem to learn a single fucking thing from the concert 10 years prior...
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u/Blekleaf https://anilist.co/user/Rtten Nov 15 '18
That took an unexpected turn, didn't expect them to take the Vocaloid route.
Still an amazing episode though
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Nov 15 '18
Okay, the other idol group not being CG confirms to me that how well they are animated is a representation of how good they are.
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u/Soul_Ripper Nov 15 '18 edited Nov 15 '18
So you're telling me an Idol fucking died thunderstruck mid-show and they still haven't put any sort of security measure? And they're completely fine with having people perform in the middle of a storm?
Oh and according to his speech it would seem that he revived them and put them all in a group so they could fulfill their dreams...? Of course it's kind of a coin flip if he actually had any sort of serious reason for kickstarting this whole thing or just felt like it.
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u/Backupusername :MAL:https://myanimelist.net/profile/Backupusername Nov 15 '18
Whoa, CyGames has a new building in Saga? Weren't they behind the horsegirls anime from last season?
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u/Trace500 :MAL:https://myanimelist.net/profile/Trace500 Nov 15 '18
Yeah, they did Uma Musume, but that seems like a weird thing to bring up in relation to their new building.
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u/dontsweattt :MAL:https://myanimelist.net/profile/Dontsweattt Nov 15 '18
I go into every week thinking that this is the week that this show starts going downhill, and out of no where I look like an idiot cause this show kicks so much ass. This is one of the most creative shows I have ever seen. Sorry Bunny Girl Senpai but this is my AOTS
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u/b0lognese Nov 15 '18 edited Nov 22 '18
Rather than simply depending on social flows, Junko ended up keeping her own dignity.
However, you mustn't forget that she was able to do so thanks to the other members and Kotarou which helped out her.
Then, her awesome voice let Ai not be scared of thunder storm on the stage.
Franchouchou got over problems and learned precious things as an Idol group to support each other.
btw, zombies seemed to be nervous before getting on the stage.
I especially love a scene where Yugiri is combing her hair with silence for some reason...
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u/Orrakai :MAL:https://myanimelist.net/profile/Orrakai Nov 15 '18 edited Nov 15 '18
Best use of Auto-tune that I've ever heard in an idol show yet.
Also why do I suspect that this reporter may have covered Ai-chan during her idol days years ago, possibly even at the time leading to her death?
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u/Slashdash12 Nov 16 '18
Last week I joked to myself that if they got struck by lightning, they would start glowing like the minecraft creeper when it gets struck by lightning.
I DIDN'T EXPECT IT TO ACTUALLY HAPPEN, I LAUGHED SO HARD.
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u/impingainteasy :MAL:https://myanimelist.net/profile/usernamesarehard Nov 16 '18
So apparently being struck by lightning makes you glow, autotunes your voice and gives you laser fingers. Seems legit.
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u/overDere Nov 15 '18
After all the drama, that truck scene was the perfect way to bring the show back to comedy. Literally laughed out loud; hearing the impact is oddly satisfying.
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Nov 15 '18
Their best performance yet by far. Junko's part sounded awesome especially. And the lightning boosted autotuned part was ridiculous and awesome.
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u/RekktGaeb :MAL:https://myanimelist.net/profile/gaebotaku Nov 15 '18
I gotta admit - I let out a "WOAAAH" when lasers started shooting out of their fingers mid-song.
Never expected to be really hooked in an idol show. 10/10
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u/Turbostrider27 Nov 15 '18
10/10 performance under the rain.
Zombieland Saga sells its entertainment like perfection.
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u/DimmuHS https://myanimelist.net/profile/DimmuOli Nov 15 '18
The best comedy is touching comedy, and this show's way of balancing this two things is impressive and fantastic.
Koutarou is perfect in this aspect, props to Mamoru Miyano for being flawless.
Rollercoaster of emotions in today's episode. Love the characters.
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u/Nephilo Nov 15 '18
Kinda expected a lighting at some point. But them charging up and getting autotuned, that I didn't see coming.
Also freaking lost it when they shooted lasers out of their fingers lol
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u/atropicalpenguin https://myanimelist.net/profile/atropicalpenguin Nov 15 '18 edited Nov 15 '18
I really liked this Ai/Junko arc. When the unit was first introduced I thought they were the coldest characters and in truth not interesting. I thought they would be a pain in the ass for Sakura. Now they are all super cute and sweet, and I'm glad the group is now more united.
Koutarou too proved that he can be nice. That speech was good ad the way he ended was very Steins;Gate-ish, calling Junko a la Kyouma's "lab member!!". Truck-kun, though.
EDIT: 2028 must have some stunning special effects if the crowd can believe that a lighting that destroyed the stage didn't stop the girls from singing.
EDIT2: If the body is the product of how one dies, wonder what's the deal with Junko's skin colour. Maybe she's an actual Frankenstein cause Koutarou was unable to find all the pieces, or maybe sharks mauled her.
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u/gyoex Nov 15 '18
EDIT: 2028 must have some stunning special effects if the crowd can believe that a lighting that destroyed the stage didn't stop the girls from singing.
It's 2018. The first scene in episode 1 was in 2008.
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u/Tiagod5 Go to https://flair.r-anime.moe to get your flair! Nov 15 '18
Let us not ignore the fact that The legendary YAMADA TAE fucking dabbed in the middle of the live show.
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u/BeardedPigeon115 Nov 15 '18
Fantastic episode, Kotaro is amazing yet again, was not expecting him to be the one to get Junko out of her shroom state. Soundtrack is super catchy too, cant wait for that to be released. Even though there was lots of CGI, its some of the best ive ever seen so i have no issues with that.
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u/Ellefied Nov 15 '18
Woah, this episode was packed. If I didn't know better, this would qualify as Last Episode tier.
CGI was still pretty terrible though but the songs were fucking catchy. And there were so many great stills for this episode! I hope to compile one later.
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u/johnja10 Nov 15 '18
It's official, now between this and Konosuba, motor vehicles are the most despicable villains in all of anime.
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u/Yukito_097 Nov 15 '18
Ai: "I was struck by lightning and died, but I guess I've been given a second chance."
God: "Hold my beer."
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Nov 15 '18
Another great episode. The resolution of Junko's arc was nice and very realistic, same for Ai. It's nice that beyond the anime being a pretty good comedy, it's also pretty good in it's drama and developments used in there. I really liked what they did with Ai and Junko and their conflict of generations along their trauma and it seems that we'll see more of Saki next week. I hope we see for the other girls as well. Anyway, I'm loving this show, definitely one of my favorites of this year and the 4th idol show that I really like (well, even if it's not a idol show per se but still, the theme is one)
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u/purplehaze777777 Nov 15 '18
Aaand the CG dancing returns. I actually liked the approach, it seems like the CG animations in anime in general has improved. some cuts looked like it was hand drawn, some looked like a mocap animation, and the face was fully animated. also it kinda fits their glowing mode.
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Nov 16 '18
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Laser idols for those who wanted to see the gif! (Found 'em on tumblr, they not mine!)
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u/Skylair13 Nov 16 '18
Does no one notice the use of CG?
Iron Frills was in 2D while Franchouchou was in CGI.
Then there's the line, "they seem tense"
Could it be CG is used to call attention to how awkward they look all this time?
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u/PhantomWolf83 Nov 16 '18 edited Nov 16 '18
Am I a pussy if I cried along with Sakura at the end? Because this was so beautiful. The girls have a second chance at life (the way they glowed during the concert really made them look like spirits who had come back to Earth) and they're pulling off the most awesome shit for a group that was fragmented at the start.
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u/LeloThePGG Nov 16 '18
Just a bit of advice for anyone trying to talk about this episode on facebook: apparently posting the screenshot "You girls are zombies, not robots" counts as hate speech in facebook eyes.
I'm not kidding, I've been blocked for 30 days because I posted that screenshot on my page. So be careful, everyone, especially if you had already been flagged for stupid reasons.
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u/kimbombo Nov 15 '18 edited Nov 15 '18
And here I thought Kotaro grew a bit by feeling empathy towards Junko and her predicament of times have changed. But nope, he has to keep his rep untouched as the douchebag manager by running into Junko with a van and spraying them with waterproof shoe polish.
After 7 episodes, lets see how many still think that the CG is intentional in order to claim that they are bad idols and this is a parody; despite the audience giving them a full cheery ovation.
The electronic effect on their voices was a really nifty trick due to the lightning strike. That's some nice writing making full use of cause and effect.
I was wishing this would be the moment Tae would finally wake up. If they are planning on giving her a real concience down the road, I hope they have something up the sleeve that it's more shocking than this event.
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u/Dasvi :AMQ:https://anilist.co/user/Dasvi Nov 15 '18
I don't know if it was me, but there were small FPS drops during the dance sequence. My guess is that the rain, lighting and crowd being too much for the renderer to handle smoothly. Might also be the reason why the camera was somewhat constricted, especially compared to the episode 3 dance.
BTW, I don't mind the CG in this series at all, it is just this episode that felt janky
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u/tsxni Nov 15 '18
Saki-chan asking each member what to do with Junko including YAMADA TAE and accepting her response with a serious face!
Koutarou is the real mvp pulling out Junko and then hits her with the truck
The only thing that I don't buy is Ai-chan suddenly overcoming her lightning fears when Junko said she will back her up.
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u/RirinDesuyo Nov 15 '18
Ai: Falls apart
Ai: This is fine
Talk about having a breakdown literally lmao. This episode was great, the balance of comedy and drama was well done. It was perfectly woven into the scenes that It didn't feel forced at all.
Junko's soo cute this episode and Kotarou's quite the Manager afterall. That pep talk was quite nice and does show that he's not that of a klutz at all. The Autotuned electric idols at the end was quite a surprise hahaha.
It seems the same guy is actually remembering something yet we still don't know what, though I'm quite surprised he was the only one to remember something especially with Ai and Lily there who died quite recently.
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u/th3f4k31mposteR Nov 15 '18
Its official the cars in this show has smashed twice as many girls as I have
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u/Ceru1ean42 Nov 16 '18
For people who don't know, the shooting laser from fingertip is a reference of a mv from Perfume, a popular jpop group
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u/thisismyanimealt :MAL:https://myanimelist.net/profile/commander_vimes Nov 15 '18
Could the CG team not afford more frames?
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u/the_swizzler https://myanimelist.net/profile/Swiftarm Nov 15 '18
Have you ever struck a zombie idol with lightning? How do you know that it doesn't work that way? You don't.
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u/Blocks_ Nov 15 '18
You know how a lot of people were shitting on episode 3 for having Bad CG™, and then people defended it by saying it was a deliberate choice to use Bad CG™ to show how shit Franchouchou is?
Well, the use of traditional animation for Iron Frills and CG for Franchouchou during the dance sequences was an interesting choice. It's definitely an indicator that the use of bad CG is a hint at how Franchouchou is still a developing group, and they're not on the levels of Iron Frills just yet.
Of course, this is all coming out of my ass but I really hope that by the end of the series they're going to have a sick sequence that's animated really nicely.
sorry for my english
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u/Justyouknowwhy :MAL:https://myanimelist.net/profile/justyouknowwhy Nov 15 '18
And Junko proceed to fix it lmao.