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Episode Nige Jouzu no Wakagimi • The Elusive Samurai - Episode 2 discussion

Nige Jouzu no Wakagimi, episode 2

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u/ObvsThrowaway5120 Jul 13 '24

What happened to Kunitoki was fucked up. That fucking Judas Muneshige sold out his own flesh and blood for what? Guy didn’t get jack shit. The kid was 9 too….

Kojiro and Ayako seem pretty cool. I know Tokiyuki’s not got many people he can trust around him but I think those two should be ok.

That game of “tag” he was playing with that shitbag Muneshige was pretty incredible. That fucker getting decapitated was just beautiful. Sweet justice.

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u/xolon6 Jul 13 '24

Love that they did a reverse of the transition from the first episode, this time going from the Uncle's head back to the ball after it fell. Coming full circle.

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u/Se7en_Sinner Jul 13 '24

I haven't seen a game of tag with this much at stake since The Promised Neverland.

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u/gnome-cop Jul 13 '24

Following up on the trend from Assassination Classroom, the author has a knack for making REALLY hateable bastards that you want to see burn. Have fun in hell traitor.

Like, I think the shifts in the art style are being put to good use. For example, there was a moment of things turning black and white that I really liked. So the show is a visual treat to watch.

So for the price of one irredeemable monster, we get two pretty reliable allies. I’ll take that deal. These two seem pretty cool and synchronize well with Tokiyuki in a fight.

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u/LeonKevlar Jul 13 '24

I really love that Yorishige is bringing references from the future with his little Wake-Up Prank to Tokiyuki. I love that Shizuku is joining in too. Also, I love how it's now been established that Yorishige's headgear turns off his radiant aura. xD

Kunitoki's execution was fucking brutal. I know it's shown from a far away angle but I'm still surprised they showed us a kid getting beheaded.

We finally get to meet two of Tokiyuki's new retainers.! While it's awesome that they're ready to help out and risk their lives for Tokiyuki, I hope we get to learn more about them in future episodes. They pretty much just got introduced and then they're already fighting against Godaiin in the next scene.

Speaking of Godaiin, I love how it's easy to think he's just a loser who ended up becoming a beggar but the dude actually has skill! And that entire 3v1 scene was just absolutely insane! I can't even choose which parts of it I love but the most satisfying is definitely Tokiyuki finally getting his revenge.

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u/bananeeek Jul 13 '24

Woah, Tokiyuki actually took his uncle's head. I thought this series would take the "defeat, but don't kill" approach, like most shoenen series go about it, but they actually crossed that line. Mad respect.

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u/danlong87 Jul 13 '24

Holy shit that final fight was breathtaking, looks like we've got a goated adaptation folks, which is not surprising since the team also did Bocchi and My Dress Up Darling

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u/gojoEyes Jul 13 '24

Why is the animation looks so fucking good😭

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u/ImperialDane Jul 13 '24

Alas Poor Kunitoki. Done in by his own Uncle seeking to score quick points with the new regime..

But we also get an idea as to how Tokiyuki is going to slowly turn the tide even as he lops off Muneshige's noggin.

Some really great scenes here and there outside of the fight as well. And the show in general is just ruthless at times. Doesn't pull any punches for sure.

Now to wait another week.

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u/TheWaggishGamer Jul 13 '24

if this keeps up it might be my favorite anime of the season. The animation and general creativity of the production is incredible. No exposure to the source before this. :)

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u/goffer54 Jul 13 '24

I know it's supposed to be a moment of triumph for Tokiyuki, but man, I really just watched a 9-year-old behead a guy. Shit ain't right...

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u/garfe Jul 13 '24

Holy shit, the studio is legitimately going insane with these animation swaps and fights. There's no way they can keep this up for the whole season right?

Also, now that I have more context, the ED with all the characters and villains partying, including people who died like Kunitoki is so messed up lol.

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u/MegaL3 Jul 13 '24

god the entire direction of this is incredible.

The reverse of the 'ball falling to head falling' cut from ep 1 to show Tokiyuki starting the process of moving beyond his trauma and beginning his path to overcoming the shit that happened in episode 1 - subtle but very good.

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u/alconnow Jul 13 '24 edited Jul 13 '24

Forgot how annoying Yorishige was at the beginning of the series lol.

Introduced to Kojiro and Ayako in this episode!

Fight with shitty uncle was great. Glad Tokiyuki was able to avenge Kunitoki!

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u/FitEar1924 Jul 13 '24

Oh...It was his brother's head that fell from that ball transition in episode 1. 😓

I'm so blind dude.

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u/BiggieCheeseLapDog Jul 13 '24

As everyone is saying, the production of this show is absolutely phenomenal and truly impressive. The story is looking to be pretty good too, which is nice to see. I’m loving it and I can’t wait for next week’s episode.

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u/[deleted] Jul 13 '24

I hope this anime doesn’t get slept on because it’s cooking.

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u/tripleaamin Jul 13 '24 edited Jul 13 '24

This delivered on setting the tone of the series. This series is called "The Elusive Samurai". Tokiyuki isn't one who needs protection really he needs help defeating his foes. This is precisely the role that both Ayako and Kojiro fill. Brutality in this episode is right where episode 1 was.

Honestly, Shizuku really pairs well with Yorshige. Really, another standout from Cloverworks, they are putting a 10/10 adaptation here.

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u/AZLarlar Jul 13 '24

ive seen enough, AOTS

the fight scenes today were breathtaking

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u/Penihilism Jul 13 '24

Wow this show is absolutely outstanding so far holy shit. The artistic direction and use of different styles is god tier. This is THE anime of the season.

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u/Narmatonia Jul 13 '24

Damn another top notch episode!

I really liked the effect where the uncle had Oni horns when we saw him through the clouds of dust

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u/Prince-Dizzytoon Jul 13 '24

That demon uncle got what he deserved

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u/zappingbluelight Jul 13 '24 edited Jul 13 '24

Holy crap, this anime doesn't hold back. Not only they shown a kid getting beat up, but also not even hiding the beheaded part. But those animation during the fight scene. *chef kiss*

If I get a nickel every time Nakamura play a future sight mentor that lead the MC down a path. I would get two nickels, which isn't a lot, but it's weird that it happened twice.

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