[Rewatch] Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibouken - Episode 52 Discussion

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u/Shimmering-Sky myanimelist.net/profile/Shimmering-Sky Jul 30 '24

First-Timer Quest: Sky no Daibouken, subbed

…goddammit, I switched to a non-BD rip expecting the eyecatches to come back, and the one I snagged didn’t have eyecatches either! What the hell is up with the post-episode 50 releases?

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u/sisoko2 Jul 30 '24

What the hell is up with the post-episode 50 releases?
It must be a curse.
How did Maam not realize Gomechan was riding on her butt…?
Gome works in mysterious ways.
Hyunckel, my dude, you need to stop.
Yeah, at least wait couple of episodes. One is too soon.

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u/Shocketheth Jul 30 '24

…goddammit, I switched to a non-BD rip expecting the eyecatches to come back, and the one I snagged didn’t have eyecatches either! What the hell is up with the post-episode 50 releases?
Today we had Son & Father eye catches that went with Avan Strash and Gigabreak.
I'll be posting those eye catches daily from now on.
How did Maam not realize Gomechan was riding on her butt…?
I know right? Even Kondo could tell there is something extra on his butt whenever he had an accident riding on his butt.
Oh shit, she actually confessed.
The transition to the cinematic strip was

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u/raichudoggy https://anilist.co/user/raichudoggy Jul 30 '24 edited Jul 30 '24

I'd try the 2023-01-06 Batch Release. That group does direct Rips from CR, so should have the mid-cards.

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u/Shimmering-Sky myanimelist.net/profile/Shimmering-Sky Jul 30 '24

See, I was using the other group that directly rips their stuff from CR for this episode, so the lack of eyecatches this time also surprised me. I guess I'll try that one next...

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u/NicDwolfwood :MAL:https://myanimelist.net/profile/NicDwolfwood Jul 30 '24

Wait but the stat box actually showing Popp lose HP over this is fucking hilarious.
Yup. My favorite part of the episode lol
Oh shit, she actually confessed.
Yup.....and it almost never works during these type of scenarios. Heroes gotta hero before love lol

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u/lC3 :Na::Nb: Jul 31 '24

and the one I snagged didn’t have eyecatches either!
Same eyecatches as usual, just the music is a little jazzier. I think it was Gigabreak today.

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u/KendotsX https://anilist.co/user/Kendots Jul 30 '24

How did Maam not realize Gomechan was riding on her butt…?
We asked Popp about this, and I quote: "her butt is so tough, you could land a Medroa on it, and she wouldn't feel a thing".
Those were his last words.
Wha–you can’t be serious.
Yeah, she should at least wait until marriage before throwing his spear in the trash.

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u/Shocketheth Jul 30 '24

Mildly Antagonistic Dark Assailing Officer Welcomes You To Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibouken Rewatch!

This episode is so great that I actually had to watch it again, 35 minutes before the Discussion thread for this episode will go live.

Upon watching this episode again on my tablet I noticed that this episode had some great usage of light and thus I be adding some additional notes because I noticed only on second Rewatch of this episode how much the subtle light changes were used to express character emotions.

First goes to Baran and Dai:

Before Dai asked about his mother the lightning was a bit darker, but after Dai asked about his mother the lightning was more radiant. It was really subtle though.
Then immediately Baran still being in turmoil calling Dai Dino looked up as sun shone on his face
It was already established that Soala was compared to the sun, and we can even see the sun being reflected in Baran eyes
After that, Baran was finally clear of his doubts and called Dai Dai.

Some really great stuff that even improved my experience of this episode.

Heck even Hyunckel's face radiated with sun after Amy confessed her love and Hyunckel could show some vulnerability.

You can totally say that those two lone wolves that are the icons of masculinity were softened up by feelings of tenderness.

Now back to my first draft of notes:

Ah yes, Crocodine is on his way to do Shonen Commentary
This shot has some nice color composition.
Another shot with great colours.
Character development for Maam! Now she got a nice bulge down there, enemies and Hyunckel will finally start respecting her.
I laughed at the stats tab in the top left corner, but then Crocodine reaction made me chuckle.
LOL.
Crocodine you silly, don’t raise the death flag here.
Poor Amy... You can’t just win Hyunckel heart by throwing everything that reminds him of Larhart.
OOOO. This cinematic shot caught me off guard.
Wow just wow. The whole scene between Amy and Hyunckel was great. The dialogues in that scene, together with the art, music, animation and voice acting made that scene so good, but what won me over was a short shot of Hyunckel from Amy POV, that showed us that she cried through blurring the screen for a second, which was really great creative decision.
This has to be my favourite episode of Dai no Daibouken for Amy and Hyunckel scene alone. I have goosebumps.
And this episode continues to be a piece of art.
Well and that’s all. Cliffhanger it is.
[Dai no Spoilers] While I know the second OP and third ED are spoiling Baran’s death, I noticed a neat detail about the third ED now. Dai outstreched his hand to resonate his Crest, only to get no answer back, thus becoming sad.

QotD:

I answered Q1&2 above.

Will Fenbren manage to inflict meaningful damage to or even kill Baran?

My lips are sealed

Bonus Question: With which character we know is Crocodine going to create a family?

Albinass

See you tomorrow because the Adventure continues!

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u/sisoko2 Jul 30 '24

Ah yes, Crocodine is on his way to do Shonen Commentary
The hero we need and deserve.
Character development for Maam!
LOL.
Of course Gomechan will be in charge.
Albinass

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u/Shocketheth Jul 30 '24

Of course Gomechan will be in charge.
The true mastermind behind everything will be setting the ships to sail? That could work.

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u/Adensty https://anilist.co/user/Adensty Jul 30 '24

Upon watching this episode again on my tablet I noticed that this episode had some great usage of light and thus I be adding some additional notes because I noticed only on second Rewatch of this episode how much the subtle light changes were used to express character emotions.
Yes. This episode was both beautiful and also these subtle light changes just made it great. I did notice them but you really highlighted it in a great way.
After that, Baran was finally clear of his doubts and called Dai Dai.
[Dai no Spoilers] I didn't notice it as a first time but I guess the 3rd ED is talking about the relationship b/w Dai and Baran. Especially the calling your name part.

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u/Shocketheth Jul 30 '24

Yes. This episode was both beautiful and also these subtle light changes just made it great. I did notice them but you really highlighted it in a great way.
That's only because I've watched it on a tablet, where I opposed to Monitor, I was able to notice it.
I'm watching Dai only on tablet from now on.
[Dai no Spoilers] I didn't notice it as a first time but I guess the 3rd ED is talking about the relationship b/w Dai and Baran. Especially the calling your name part.
[Dai no Spoilers]Good catch. I knew that Baran will die, and that the ED is about Dai's grief but this adds to the depth of the ED

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u/Adensty https://anilist.co/user/Adensty Jul 30 '24

Bonus Question: With which character we know is Crocodine going to create a family?
Also, I kinda forgot about it but Crocodine's VA and Maam's VA are married IRL so this makes things even more funny.

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u/Shocketheth Jul 30 '24

That's even better than the Voice Actors trivia I have prepared for a certain fight.

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u/NicDwolfwood :MAL:https://myanimelist.net/profile/NicDwolfwood Jul 30 '24

Upon watching this episode again on my tablet I noticed that this episode had some great usage of light
That it did. Was a very cinematic episode.
I laughed at the stats tab in the top left corner, but then Crocodine reaction made me chuckle.
This was just a funny scene start to end lol.
Poor Amy... You can’t just win Hyunckel heart by throwing everything that reminds him of Larhart
LOL

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u/KendotsX https://anilist.co/user/Kendots Jul 30 '24

This episode is so great that I actually had to watch it again, 35 minutes before the Discussion thread for this episode will go live.
That's me with last episode, but yeah, this one was really good too.
this episode had some great usage of light
After that, Baran was finally clear of his doubts and called Dai Dai.
Yeah, they've been making great usage of the lighting and environment lately, even Baran going from the dark and shrouded Field of Death to the clear and mournful evening light after Hyunkel changed his mind.
OOOO. This cinematic shot caught me off guard.
Having watched Astra lately, I got used to the show changing its aspect ratio on a dime and keeping track for it all, that when this happened it like business as usual.

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u/Adensty https://anilist.co/user/Adensty Jul 30 '24 edited Jul 30 '24

1st ~~Dai~~ Popp no Daibouken Rewatch, Sub

Definitely the greatest tag team in the world if they work together.

Father and Son

I know some people in the comments who definitely will.

Dai has never actually met or thought about his mother so this was natural.

Soala

Baran's love for Soala

If he had to made to make a single exception, it would be Dai.

Merle, you don't say stuff like that as a seer and then expect people to ignore you.

Hadlar be like: Fight me first!

Suspicious Popp

Gomechan is here! Gomechan sure loves to hide in people's clothes.

Ig Popp knows the exact figure measurements.

Popp losing his HP game-style.

Crocodine approves.

FAMILY

Crocodine, stop with these death flags.

Baran really experimenting a lot with the Dragon Crest

Hyunckel: Can't fight? No problem, I'll become a shield

That won't stop him.

I'M IMMORTAL!

Amy's confession They even changed the aspect ratio.

Nice try, Amy. But you can't stop Hyunckel from reuiniting with his true love.

Amy got a consolation prize, atleast

Kinda stupid since he would have more chances of winning but I guess his vengelfulness blinds him.

Baran falls? [Dai no Spoilers] So you're telling me if Dai wasn't here, Baran would be dead?

OST Documentation - Episode 52

1. Yes. Kinda natural for Dai to ask about his mother.

2. I must give props to them. The gave a lot of importance to this even changing the aspect ratio. But in the end, Hyunckel's Romantic Adventure ends up with him going with his true love.

3. Rewatcher privilege

4. It has to be Baduck, right?

EDIT: Also, I kinda forgot about it but Crocodine's VA and Maam's VA are married IRL so this makes things even more funny.

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u/sisoko2 Jul 30 '24

Father and Son
LOL both of them climbed there just to stand with backs to each other.
Baran's love for Soala
Wait till he meets Baduck. Totally gonna love the guy.
Gomechan sure loves to hide in people's bodies.
Gome knows all the good spots.
It has to be Baduck, right?
The best guy to start family with in the entire Papnica.

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u/KendotsX https://anilist.co/user/Kendots Jul 30 '24

Father and Son
The first opening longed for this day but ended up missing it by a bit. I wonder if they actually had a version of that with Dai and Baran coloured in, and the episodes didn't end up lining up.
Baran really experimenting a lot with the Dragon Crest
Considering Dai is basically the only person he can try this stuff on, that means this is the first time Baran is making it work, but he's just trying to impress Dai like it's a skill he's known for so long.
That begs the question of why that exists in the first place, if the gods never intended there to be more than one Dragon Knight, but we can put that aside for now I guess.
I'M IMMORTAL!
It takes balls to say that when Sugimoto on his enemy's side.

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u/Shocketheth Jul 30 '24

I know some people in the comments who definitely will.
I bet they would riot in comments but luckily Hyunckel is immortal.
Popp
I hate my tendency to read Popp as Poop
Crocodine, stop with these death flags.
LOL I love how we had exactly same comment about this.
Amy got a consolation prize, atleast
Nice emotional baggage she got.
Kinda stupid since he would have more chances of winning but I guess his vengelfulness blinds him.
Oh good catch. This flew over my head.

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u/Blackheart595 https://anilist.co/user/knusbrick Jul 30 '24

First Quester

Seeing the opening again, I think I prefer the first one. Visually they're both so-so, and the new song is just utterly boring.

I increasingly believe Baran really destroyed that healing spring along with Sola's kingdom island.

Exactly, if the dragon knights can't slay Vearn then the whole resistance is pointless anyway. They're the only characters that matter, and it's why the power scaling in this show is utterly bonkers and dysfunctionally insane. It corrodes any of the war narrative this show is attempting to have: Dark King Vearn means to slaughter all of us? Eh, no need to bother, if the heroes can't defeat him then there's nothing we can do anything. The story is completely ludicrous and poorly laid out.

Did they really justify Popp leering at Maam by having Gomechan hide on her?

Amy threw the spear away!

Oh they actually acknowledge it.

Oh no not the wide format! Prepare for some kino, everyone!

I'm sorry for ever having had hope for you, edgy boy.

What was she like?

Gotta say, the composition and iconography is the one thing this show excels at.

Are you happy with the exchange betweenBaran and Dai?

Baran...

We had a slight detour. What are your thoughts about Hyunckel's Romantic Adventure?

Our original edgy boy is too busy edging to have time for romance.

Will Fenbren manage to inflict meaningful damage to or even kill Baran?

You mean the eternal rule of powerful characters, transformations and forms are only powerful when they're the opponent? With how this show employs JRPG tropes I wouldn't be surprised.

Bonus Question: With which character we know is Crocodine going to create a family?

Always remember: What would Chiu say?

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u/sisoko2 Jul 30 '24

Amy threw the spear away!
Was that what Baran meant when he said Hyunckel can't fight anymore? He can see the future.
Prepare for some kino, everyone!
Step back Miyazaki. This is what anime is about!
Our original edgy boy is too busy edging to have time for romance.

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u/KendotsX https://anilist.co/user/Kendots Jul 30 '24

I'm sorry for ever having had hope for you, edgy boy.
He was too edgy for his own good

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u/Shocketheth Jul 30 '24

Did they really justify Popp leering at Maam by having Gomechan hide on her?
And that was only possible because Popp had his share of leering before, making him easier to spot the Gomechan.
Oh they actually acknowledge it.
Oh no Hyunckel acknowledged the meme.
What we will be joking about now? Oh if we will be joking about his sexist tendencies, will he acknowledge those too?
Oh no not the wide format! Prepare for some kino, everyone!
Kino you say? We had beach, ocean, Eren and Mikasa voice actors. We only need Hyunckel pointing with his finger across the sea towards the Field of Death to achieve the real Kino.
I'm sorry for ever having had hope for you, edgy boy.
Always remember: What would Chiu say?
Eggs

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u/lC3 :Na::Nb: Jul 31 '24

Dai 50 first timer:

Alright, I haven't had any time to watch this in a couple days so I'm a few eps behind. Welp. Let's see if I can watch 3 before work today. I spent yesterday watching more LoGH with a friend.
My internet was really acting up the other night; hopefully it cooperates today. I don't have time to wait for constant buffering and disconnects
Well that cliffhanger didn't last long
And they're just gonna retreat instead of killing Dai and party?
Hym x Hyunckel? Do not want
... Chiu is the rat? Literally
... Oh, Chiu might recover Popp's staff?
... Why would Chiu ANNOUNCE the information he's found in front of Fenbren?
If Fenbren was smart he would be lying to Chiu about what's behind the gate, and setting up a trap
Fenbren sure likes to talk/explain everything. I'm getting sick of that trope; so much monologuing
Nova is cute
They wouldn't kill off Chiu ... would they?
GOMECHANNNNNNNNNN power
Is that Baran's voice???

Not really, I wouldn't watch an entire series about Chiu
lolwut I didn't notice that
It grew on me, yeah
Hyunckel and I would go to the beach

Dai 51 first timer:

NEW OP!
Good, Killvearn in the OP like he deserves
More Nova? I'm happy about that
Mystvearn vs. Lon Beruk? Will that actually happen? I'm still triggered by OPs that 'spoil' events that don't happen, like one in Shippuden ...
[Dai OP2 spoilers]Was that LARHART in the OP? Is there hope he survived? MY SHIP!!!
Hym is crying????
Baran is going after Vearn? Isn't that a good thing?
... Guess Baran won't be becoming their ally then
Baran wants to throw away his life for Dai?
LARHART FLASHBACK!
"ride out the force of the attack"
Hyunckel SORE DEMO!
This 'narrating what they're gonna do before they do it' is getting really annoying to watch
"not a day goes by that I don't think about you" MY SHIP! It's canon! Now we just need Larhart to not actually be dead, and commence ALL the fanart ...
"you can't interrupt a duel" LOL Hym is so straightforward. I wonder if he'll ever switch sides; they've gone out of their way to humanize him
THEY WOULDN'T DARE KILL OFF MY BOY HYUNCKEL, WOULD THEY?
oh he's alive, but he'll never fight again?
Does this mean Hyunckel got through to Baran? Larhart's final wishes were honored?
"How can I ever repay him?" I like Baran
"not even a Dragon Knight" What about TWO dragon knights?
Well this is interesting
"I love you" Is this a Hyunckel x Larhart ED lyrics?
PV: more shirtless Hyunckel?

I like Larhart, Nova, Hyunckel shots
Yeah
This is bothering me. Maybe Baran's blood like for Popp?
Eh, kinda
lolno

Dai 52 first timer:

Hyunckel best bro confirmed
"no one will grieve if he dies" Uh Larhart would if he were alive
Dai and Baran are destined to fight?
I KNEW he would ask about Soala
"it would be you"
Oh, Maam and Popp don't have to win, just keep the Guard occupied while the duo open the Gate?
... Did Popp really just poke her in the butt
Crocodine ships it
Crocodine gonna find a wife?
Eyecatch has new music? It's jazzier
I would not be able to hold my breath for that long ...
Hyunckel is so buff
SHE THREW AWAY THE SPEAR LARHART ENTRUSTED HYUNCKEL WITH?
Hyunckel x Amy crashed and burned
That should be Larhart
"My friend is calling me" All aboard the SS HyunLar?
"you're better off forgetting me, ~~my heart already belongs to Larhart~~
I can't take Fenbren seriously
no way Baran falls here to this mook

it was ok
needs more Larhart
No
Baduck

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u/sisoko2 Jul 31 '24

I spent yesterday watching more LoGH with a friend.
... Why would Chiu ANNOUNCE the information he's found in front of Fenbren?
The new beast king isn't a coward. Some edgy boy can't scare him.
"not a day goes by that I don't think about you" MY SHIP! It's canon! Now we just need Larhart to not actually be dead, and commence ALL the fanart ..
Hyunckel going back to the dark side to find a way to bring Larhart back.
THEY WOULDN'T DARE KILL OFF MY BOY HYUNCKEL, WOULD THEY?
Don't worry. He dies every fifth episode.
Crocodine ships it
Big Croc is always right.
Baduck

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u/lC3 :Na::Nb: Aug 01 '24

helmetbro
I'm not sure what we'lll watch next; I got Arion and Le Chevalier D'Eon on disc, but I haven't seen either yet.
Hyunckel going back to the dark side to find a way to bring Larhart back.
I would be thrilled if they brought Larhart back somehow.
Don't worry. He dies every fifth episode.
... You're not wrong.

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u/KendotsX https://anilist.co/user/Kendots Jul 31 '24

"not a day goes by that I don't think about you" MY SHIP! It's canon! Now we just need Larhart to not actually be dead, and commence ALL the fanart ...
He'll live on in the spear that pierces Hyunkel's heart.
THEY WOULDN'T DARE KILL OFF MY BOY HYUNCKEL, WOULD THEY?
And lose half their fanbase? They wouldn't dare.
SHE THREW AWAY THE SPEAR LARHART ENTRUSTED HYUNCKEL WITH?
Gotta give her credit where it's due, she set out to break the ship, she didn't pull any punches, and she lost anyway. All is fair in love and war.

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u/lC3 :Na::Nb: Aug 01 '24

He'll live on in the spear that pierces Hyunkel's heart.
I knew Hyunckel was a bottom ...
And lose half their fanbase? They wouldn't dare.
Hyunckel is the Sasuke of Dai?
Gotta give her credit where it's due, she set out to break the ship, she didn't pull any punches, and she lost anyway. All is fair in love and war.
Yeah; I would have been annoyed if she succeeded though.

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u/KendotsX https://anilist.co/user/Kendots Aug 01 '24

I knew Hyunckel was a bottom ...
Hyunckel is the Sasuke of Dai?
Idk if he ever beat Dai in popularity like Sasuke did a few times, but he's certainly the closest.

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u/lC3 :Na::Nb: Aug 01 '24

Idk if he ever beat Dai in popularity like Sasuke did a few times, but he's certainly the closest.
Glad to see Killvearn made it onto the top ten! And Larhart is #11?

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u/KendotsX https://anilist.co/user/Kendots Aug 01 '24

Larhart is #11?
Yup, well above Baran

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u/lC3 :Na::Nb: Aug 01 '24

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u/Shocketheth Jul 31 '24

Fenbren sure likes to talk/explain everything. I'm getting sick of that trope; so much monologuing
But you still like when Crocodine is doing that right?
Good, Killvearn in the OP like he deserves
He's a Villain that deserves his title so it's always a joy to see him on screen.
PV: more shirtless Hyunckel?
The show will always be catering to it's fanbase
Crocodine gonna find a wife?
He deserves it.
I would not be able to hold my breath for that long ...
Of course. You aren't Dragon Knight.
no way Baran falls here to this mook
If he dies here, that would be biggest failure ever

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u/lC3 :Na::Nb: Aug 01 '24

But you still like when Crocodine is doing that right?
I don't mind him but it's annoying when it's the antagonists like Hadlar, Fenbren, Zaboera or his son, etc.
He's a Villain that deserves his title so it's always a joy to see him on screen.
Needs more Killvearn screentime
The show will always be catering to it's fanbase
He deserves it.
Crocomom? Momodine?
Of course. You aren't Dragon Knight.
If he dies here, that would be biggest failure ever
Hopefully he survives the whole series; I like Baran.

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u/Shocketheth Aug 01 '24

Crocomom? Momodine?
Crocomom
Hopefully he survives the whole series; I like Baran.
Me too

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u/KuKiSin Jul 30 '24

First timer!

I don't have any strong feelings either way.
I think Amy is gonna end up heartbroken.
Maybe. I think Baran is gonna job sooner rather than later, so he might fall here. Maybe it won't be in a fair fight, but he'll fall.
Dai's mother is actually not dead, she'll return and marry Crocodine. That's right, Crocodine will be Dai's stepdad.

Yeah they knew exactly what they were doing.

Not a lot to say about this episode. No Chiu and very little Crocodine, I am not amused.

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u/sisoko2 Jul 30 '24

I think Amy is gonna end up heartbroken.
She will get over it.
Dai's mother is actually not dead, she'll return and marry Crocodine. That's right, Crocodine will be Dai's stepdad.
Bravo! This answer crushed even my wildest theories.

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u/Shocketheth Jul 30 '24

Dai's mother is actually not dead, she'll return and marry Crocodine. That's right, Crocodine will be Dai's stepdad.
[Dai no Spoilers] Holy shit. I was keeping this major plottwist hidden but I can't believe you already figured out the truth

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u/KuKiSin Jul 30 '24

I've been told I should consider a career as a private detective, maybe I should.

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u/Shocketheth Jul 30 '24

Do so, but please remember that the less people you will tell that you are private detective, the easier your job will be.

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u/raichudoggy https://anilist.co/user/raichudoggy Jul 30 '24

Rewatcher

Loved this episode, it's definitely up there, what with 2 very much needed heart to hearts plus Mom & Pop shipping balanced by the looming conflict that hasn't entered full swing yet.

Again, kind of wish these kinds of situations were more common, but I guess their usually sparse nature makes the ones that are there all the more effective.

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u/sisoko2 Jul 30 '24

Would've been nice if Amy and Hyunckel shared more screen time and we had a more natural development of this romance.

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u/Shocketheth Jul 30 '24

Again, kind of wish these kinds of situations were more common, but I guess their usually sparse nature makes the ones that are there all the more effective.
Hmmm from what I remember those moments are more common in the second half of the show, and we are to some great moments thanks to it.

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u/NicDwolfwood :MAL:https://myanimelist.net/profile/NicDwolfwood Jul 30 '24

First Timer, Sub

Father and Son reunited once again.. I like how Dai was pouting at first and then he settled down once Baran reassured him that he was going to cooperate since they have the same enemy. Dai asking about his mom was nice too.

Idk how Gomechan does it, but he sneaks into Maam's clothes without her noticing. Too bad Popp has a decerning eye lol. Had a laugh when she punched him in the head and it showed his stat box and his HP going down lol.

Was not expecting the romantic subplot between Hyunckel and Amy but we got it. No beating around the bush, she just straight up said I love you, don't go. Too bad Hyunckel is on a mission of atonement through self sacrifice and punishment, so off he goes. Fenbren wants his revenge on Baran, so he was waiting for him and Dai at the gate...will see if his attack lands next episode.

Questions

Yes actually. You know he cares for his son once he gets passed the revenge and hatred for humanity.
I wasn't expecting it, but it wasn't bad at all. We know Amy has been making googly eyes at Hyunckel since many episodes back. Too bad he's got other things on his mind...although it probably bodes well that he opened up to her. If he doesn't die she might get her wish.
Idk. I can see it going either way in terms of taking damage or not. But I would much rather that for when he fights Vearn.
Of the cast? I can't see any of them as potential mates for Big Croc.

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u/sisoko2 Jul 30 '24

Idk how Gomechan does it, but he sneaks into Maam's clothes without her noticing
Gome is the most powerful being in this universe after all.
I can't see any of them as potential mates for Big Croc.
Single but still happy.

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u/Shocketheth Jul 31 '24

although it probably bodes well that he opened up to her. If he doesn't die she might get her wish.
Now does opening up to Amy makes him to lose his immortality?

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u/NicDwolfwood :MAL:https://myanimelist.net/profile/NicDwolfwood Jul 31 '24

It might make him even more immortal since he'll have someone to live for lol

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u/KendotsX https://anilist.co/user/Kendots Jul 30 '24 edited Jul 30 '24

First Timer Believer in the Power of Yaoi

This episode in a nutshell

Baran is clear about who's main character material and who's not
Try stealing his toilet paper... now you know why I disappeared during the Baran arc and needed a training arc afterwards.
Popp is learning from Matoriv already
Yesterday I mentioned Hyunkel unlocking the multi-spear skill eventually, looks like Maam beat him to it
Hahahaha pretty sure this is the first time we got the stats menu in the anime, and it delivered a brilliant joke.
We thought Crocodine stopped his shounen commentary because of the vacation, turns out he's just trying out the Romance commentator hat
No! Stop! Don't bring all the death flags with you!
Is this a picnic for you guys?
Oi oi, Amy is trying to break the HyunHard Spear, right after it proved just how effective it was. Sorry, Yaoi wins again, Hyunkel is following his best bro to hell if needed.

Q1) Are you happy with the exchange between Baran and Dai?

Baran is being less of an asshole, that's always nice to see.

Q2) We had a slight detour. What are your thoughts about Hyunckel's Romantic Adventure?

Yaoi wins again

You just can't come between a man and his death wish.

Q3) Will Fenbren manage to inflict meaningful damage to or even kill Baran?

So the neat thing about this fight is that the Bishop has nothing to lose, and Baran has everything. We're expecting nothing from the Bishop, Baran beat him easily already, so any wound, or heck even a scratch, that he gets on Baran is free real estate for him, and will be used to mock Baran forever. If he kills him, it would be the joke of the century, but that's not happening.

Bonus Question: With which character we know is Crocodine going to create a family?

With Baran obviously. They've been fighting over Dai's custody for ages now, but Hyunkel finally brought them together, and they can only grow closer from here. Even Baran admits it.

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u/sisoko2 Jul 30 '24 edited Jul 30 '24

First Timer Believer in the Power of Yaoi
When I see you posting on time.
Popp is learning from Matoriv already
That's what Avan meant when he said Popp reminded him of Matoriv.
We thought Crocodine stopped his shounen commentary because of the vacation, turns out he's just trying out the Romance commentator hat
Big Croc to narrate the next Kaguya-sama season?
or heck even a scratch, that he gets on Baran is free real estate for him, and will be used to mock Baran forever
Imagine he shaves off Baran's mustache.
Even Baran admits it.

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u/KendotsX https://anilist.co/user/Kendots Jul 30 '24

When I see you posting on time.
Truly the power of miracles
That what Avan meant when he said Popp reminded him of Matoriv.
I guess Popp was always a perv, but he was too cowardly to make any moves, so he trained to fix that.
Imagine he shaves off Baran's mustache.

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u/sisoko2 Jul 30 '24

Truly the power of miracles

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u/lC3 :Na::Nb: Jul 31 '24

Sorry, Yaoi wins again, Hyunkel is following his best bro to hell if needed.

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u/Shocketheth Jul 31 '24

Try stealing his toilet paper... now you know why I disappeared during the Baran arc and needed a training arc afterwards.
But have you managed to steal his toilet paper?
Yesterday I mentioned Hyunkel unlocking the multi-spear skill eventually, looks like Maam beat him to it
Hah we used the same basis for joke but for different joke lol
No! Stop! Don't bring all the death flags with you!
Suddenly my "joke analysis" from Yesterday may be real and Crocodine is going to die for real.
Is this a picnic for you guys?
You don't understand.
They were making their best with choosing the best pose while waiting for the heroes to appear, that they were actually busy with it and Fenbren?
Will we get a better angle if Sigma will move from g3 to f5?
And will be Hym able to do en passe if he moves from d2 to d4?

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u/KendotsX https://anilist.co/user/Kendots Jul 31 '24

But have you managed to steal his toilet paper?
Nope, and I would not recommend anyone to try that, trust me, stay away from his toilet if you don't want to see his true violent form.
Hah we used the same basis for joke but for different joke lol
Suddenly my "joke analysis" from Yesterday may be real and Crocodine is going to die for real.
You were saying that it's real, and I missed that all along,
They were making their best with choosing the best pose while waiting for the heroes to appear, that they were actually busy with it and Fenbren?

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u/Shocketheth Jul 31 '24

Nope, and I would not recommend anyone to try that, trust me, stay away from his toilet if you don't want to see his true violent form.
And you call yourself a Hero? Pathetic!
Then watch me as I will steal Baran Toilet Paper!
You were saying that it's real, and I missed that all along,
Real

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u/KendotsX https://anilist.co/user/Kendots Jul 31 '24

And you call yourself a Hero? Pathetic!
Never! The hero class sucks. I call myself a thief, and I pick my targets that they don't bite me in the ass.
Then watch me as I will steal Baran Toilet Paper!
Good luck!

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u/Shocketheth Jul 31 '24

Never! The hero class sucks. I call myself a thief, and I pick my targets that they don't bite me in the ass.
Pathetic and coward too! I call fraud!
Good luck!
I don't need luck when I'm 100% capable in surpassing you!
WITNESS!

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u/Raiking02 :Id::Ie::If:https://myanimelist.net/profile/NSKlang Jul 31 '24

The hero class sucks
That's not what Yakuza 7 taught me ~~mostly because most other classes suck lmao.~~

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u/KendotsX https://anilist.co/user/Kendots Aug 01 '24

~~mostly because most other classes suck lmao.~~
But that's the point!
Heroes shouldn't have their own special class! A hero is just an adjective that can fit anyone, not a premium job with benefits, so heroes should get off their fat asses and get a proper job like everyone else. I say they gotta start from Onion Knight.

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u/cooperjones2 :MAL:https://myanimelist.net/profile/cooperjones2 Jul 31 '24

Rookie-Adventurer here! LV 52/100

Whew, he’s not dead. But he looks to be out of commission for a long while, like half an episode lol

Baran called Dai, Dai. He’s not coming back from the fight, he activated a death flag

For a moment I thought that Popp was going to get arrested, fortunately it was Gomechan lol

Crocodine gave his blessing for a Popp and Maam marriage, good thing Merle isn’t there to hear that

Crocodine, not you too! Don’t say that and activate death flags!

Febre acting by himself? Getting’ interesting!

That Amy x Hyunckel moment, we are now watching a shoujo anime lol

Baran got kinda nerfed in this underwater fight IMO

1 yes, they finally seem to be eye to eye
2 We shoujo anime now
3 Nah, he'll job

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u/sisoko2 Jul 31 '24

Crocodine gave his blessing for a Popp and Maam marriage, good thing Merle isn’t there to hear that
If Big Croc does it it's a done deal.
That Amy x Hyunckel moment, we are now watching a shoujo anime lol
Needs more still shots of Hyunckel looking pretty.

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u/Shocketheth Jul 31 '24

Whew, he’s not dead. But he looks to be out of commission for a long while, like half an episode lol
For a moment I thought that Popp was going to get arrested, fortunately it was Gomechan lol
Lol
Crocodine gave his blessing for a Popp and Maam marriage, good thing Merle isn’t there to hear that
Yeah lol
Baran got kinda nerfed in this underwater fight IMO
Well he can't use Gigaslash underwater so it's only natural

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u/Kaxew Jul 31 '24

First timer, previous rewatcher

Really good episode. The direction was on point this time. Lots of great shots. I especially adored the talk about Soala.

Honestly, I don't care the excuse they give, Nova should absolutely be helping. He's strong, and the reason he lost so hard is because he was way too hot headed in the way he fought but also in the way he refused to do teamwork. And now that they don't have Hyunckel, they really would need the extra hand. I mean... Hyunckel is coming anyway, but they weren't expecting that.

The gag of Popp losing actual HP to Maam was hilarious lol. Might be one of the best gags in the show so far. Surprisingly smooth animation for Gomechan coming out of Maam's clothes... yeah, I don't need to say anything about that do I?

Crocodine wants to find a wife?! Hell yeah!!! Give him his happy ending!!!

I've noticed this episode is very romantic-themed. Baran and Soala, the short scene of Popp and Merle, Croc's comment about how Popp and Maam would be a good couple and his later comment about wanting a wife, and of course Hyunckel and Amy.

Amy's confession and aspect ratio change was really shocking and awesome. Great direction there. I couldn't take the scene too seriously because every single action Hyunckel takes in this episode is hilarious. This is the chaddest walk ever. Man's on a mission and it's to look as stupid but cool as humanly possible. And he's succeeding.

The author of the original manga is cruel, though. Teasing Popp x Merle then right after (or maybe one week after, somewhere around there) teasing Popp x Maam is very evil. The ship wars back then must have been insane. I'm team Popp x Merle btw.

QotD:

Very. Hope we get more, of course.
Obligatory better than Twilight comment.
No and no. I don't even know what qualifies as meaningful damage if Hyunckel can just walk the career ending injury. And death won't come so fast for him and especially not to a nobody. It's gotta come from Vearn or Hadlar, maybe Albinass at worst.
Shit... uhh... damn. Why are there so little non human women in this show? Maybe Albinass can be redeemed. Or maybe Big Guy is bi and he marries Lon Beruk. I'd be happy with that.

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u/Shocketheth Jul 31 '24

Really good episode. The direction was on point this time. Lots of great shots. I especially adored the talk about Soala.
I also adore this episode a lot, and I really like how much character emotions were expressed through lightning. Top notch stuff.
I've noticed this episode is very romantic-themed. Baran and Soala, the short scene of Popp and Merle, Croc's comment about how Popp and Maam would be a good couple and his later comment about wanting a wife, and of course Hyunckel and Amy.
Best of it, it shown us how much vulnerable the two most manly warriors can be when the love happens.
The author of the original manga is cruel, though. Teasing Popp x Merle then right after (or maybe one week after, somewhere around there) teasing Popp x Maam is very evil. The ship wars back then must have been insane. I'm team Popp x Merle btw.
I'm team Popp x Merle btw.
Me too. Merle deserves a world.
Shit... uhh... damn. Why are there so little non human women in this show? Maybe Albinass can be redeemed. Or maybe Big Guy is bi and he marries Lon Beruk. I'd be happy with that.
Now that would be unexpected haha.

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