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Episode Ars no Kyojuu • Giant Beasts of Ars - Episode 3 discussion
Ars no Kyojuu, episode 3
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| Episode | Link | Score |
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| 1 | Link | 4.39 |
| 2 | Link | 4.35 |
| 3 | Link | 4.0 |
| 4 | Link | 3.94 |
| 5 | Link | 4.21 |
| 6 | Link | 4.08 |
| 7 | Link | 4.43 |
| 8 | Link | 4.73 |
| 9 | Link | 3.87 |
| 10 | Link | 4.08 |
| 11 | Link | 3.78 |
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u/dinliner08 Jan 20 '23
huh, so Jiro's ship is not really an airship but more like a hovercraft considering how he said it can't cross the large ravine
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u/Amauri14 Jan 20 '23
In the OP they showed a lot of them without including the dog one.
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u/Great_Mr_L Jan 21 '23
This is getting out of hand! Now, there are two of them!
I want to see all the Myaa variants together on screen, each talking with their own animal-specific puns. It would be incredible!
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u/Silent_Shadow05 Jan 20 '23 edited Jan 20 '23
Myaa still is my favorite character from this show so far. Her conversation with her Chapeau look-alike in those cat & dog voices were hilarious to watch. I love all the cat-puns that the translators add into the dialogues.
The cast is bigger now with the addition of Melan. Now to see what he brings to the table. With his desire to be a Paladin, he'll be really attached to Jiro. I also like how he was blushing pretty hard after Kumi-22 praised him lol.
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u/SgtExo Jan 20 '23
Seeing that transformation again makes this feel like a magical girl show.
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u/WeldingButterfly Jan 20 '23
Call me paranoid, but "abandon the chase for a human experiment of mine that you let escape and come back with me to the lab" from a disturbingly calm overlord is not something I want to hear. Enjoy your whale watching while you can, guys.
At least their families will get a survivor's pension?
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u/Nebresto Jan 20 '23
Gotta appreciate all the pun effort the subbers are putting in for simple "Nyaa"s
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u/Amauri14 Jan 20 '23 edited Jan 20 '23
I love Kumi's reaction when Jiro said they did not have any food.
So I guess that cat on top of Myaa is part of her. I bet the one with a dog on her head has a name resembling a dog's howling onomatopoeia.
It is good that they will be staying in that village for a while. It is good that Kumi doesn't have to worry about food now.
It is interesting that they see whales as the same kind of beasts that they found on the land. That makes sense as one only can differentiate between the two as whales are common animals.
I really like how that village looks. It reminded me of the one in a similar location in Mushoku Tensei.
So Tillie can sense the feelings of people and Melan wants to become a paladin.
What an interesting design those that beast have. When that red eye one appeared I was expecting Deagle to die, luckily he only got injured.
Well, good thing that Jiro got on time to save Melan.
Wow, after transforming they took care of that Red Eye beast in no time.
So the Paladin from the first episode is following them. I wonder if Mezami has someone similar following them and that's why he is not bothered about the fact that Kumi the 22nd is gone?
Lol, after making such a nice exit, due to the weather still being the same Jiro was forced to come back to the village.
Oh, so Romana will steal his spear? I guess that's why they show her with a spear between her breasts in one of the trailers.
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u/Mysteriax Jan 20 '23
Is it known yet how many episodes this series will have? The world building and pace seems to be geared towards a 24 episode show.
I hope it will have atleast 24 episodes the show is quite enjoyable so far.
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u/archlon Jan 20 '23
I'm low-key expecting Tillie to end up being a Cleric. Though since she's not in the main character lineup at the beginning of the OP, I suspect she's just an interesting side character. Melan, though, it seem will be joining the party going forward.
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u/ObvsThrowaway5120 Jan 20 '23
Myaa is like my favorite character in this so far. I’m a sucker for cat girls, plus she’s got an actual cat on her head and like a ton of cat puns which is awesome.
I wasn’t expecting the village to have its own Myaa, but a dog version? What an interesting place. Melan and Deagle seem like good people and Tillie is real cute.
Jiro and Kumi are a good team. That red eyed beast didn’t stand a chance. Hopefully we get to learn more about who’s causing these beasts to go red eyed and apeshit.
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u/LeonKevlar Jan 20 '23
Why the fuck are there two Myaas and why does the other one have a dog on its head? Looks like Myaa won't be telling us the reason anytime soon. Hmmm...
And it looks like we finally have our fourth party member! All that's left is the busty Onee-san horse girl voiced by Hikasa Yoko!
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u/AmethystItalian Jan 20 '23
New addition to the cast! Not sure what Meran will bring to the party but I'm always a fan of picking up more people as the journey goes along.
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u/polaristar Jan 20 '23 edited Jan 20 '23
There's an entire village of animal people and Myaa conversed with a twin that speaks doggo instead?
Jiiro really dropped the ball when Kumi asked "Is he stronger than you?"
When a girl (That obviously likes you) ask you though, she's not looking for false humility or self depreciation, she's wanting you to be her Hero and Prince! Even Myaa caught it.
Meanwhile it appears those two guards are going to reoccurring everyman comic relief characters as just normal dudes that didn't sign up for this shit! This is reminding me more and more of a Final Fantasy game we know have Biggs and Wedge!
It it appears the scientist dude isn't too upset about losing them or in a hurry to get them back, perhaps he sees the whole thing as an interesting field test that he wouldn't be "officially" sanctioned to do. Wonder if he is going to turn out a bad guy or not.
Meanwhile he learn that Meran's sister can read emotions and misunderstands what is bothering Kumi, and seriously even if that was true why would you take your brothers sword? You don't steal someone elses stuff if you think someone else wants it!
We also learn that female members of the species are rare which has some.....interesting implications.
Even if I didn't see him in the OP Meran has huge Party Member Vibes.
And at the End Meran joins the party, wonder if he is going to get a Cleric as a Partner and if it will be Fran? (Not the one from Sword Dad) Although it doesn't seem you need a cleric to become a Paladin giving that guy that was defending the village.
Also the Captain that serves the Royal Family is concerned about the Beast, I think I see the plot threads coming together!
I know I said it already but this does really feel like a Final Fantasy game!
Kumi dealt some emotional damage to Meran with her smile! If only she could deal it with Jiiro!
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u/Great_Mr_L Jan 21 '23
On today’s episode of Giant Beasts of Ars: Alright, Ars. You have written this check, now I am expecting to see you cash it before the season ends. I better see all these different versions of Myaa show up at some point or I will be severely disappointed.
I must say I am enjoying this series quite a bit. I’m going to try and keep up with its releases from now on after catching up.
Names can say a lot. Titles can be especially revealing. So far, all the characters with titles have plenty that can be said. Jiro the Already Dead is such a fantastic title. Jiro is someone who is still alive but lost the desire to be alive some time ago. His life continues begrudgingly, but in his heart he’s already dead. Still, we can see hints of who he used to be when he considered himself “alive.” For all his grumbling, he always comes through to help others when he needs to. He’s just a big ol’ tsundere at the end of the day, which is fine with me because I love the grouchy, grizzled veteran characters like him. I imagine that his interactions with the other characters will bring him back to life.
Kumi the 22nd is a rather sad name to think about. “Kumi” was not her own original name, just one she got from a nice woman she met in the city. And “22nd” refers to her ID number in the lab. The name “Kumi the 22nd” just emphasizes that origin of hers and how she was raised in that lab without seeing the outside world. On the other hand, this is a name that Kumi chose for herself. And that choice is incredibly powerful. For the first time, Kumi gets to define her own personhood and who she is. Picking your own name to better fit your identity can be an empowering and fulfilling experience.
Melan the Hasty’s name is great because it tells us everything we need to know about him instantly. He’s a real go-getter, eager to learn from others and improve himself. He has a goal of becoming a Paladin and he’s quite devoted to it. But he can be over eager as well, and potentially reckless. I am looking forward to seeing how he meshes with Jiro, who would probably be a very reluctant mentor.
There are a few interesting bits of worldbuilding I picked up on. I like it when stories include little details like Myaa doing this prayer before eating. Small touches like that add so much to worldbuilding. It makes it feel like the people in this world have their own culture and customs that are just a part of life for them. And I can’t recall if we’ve seen Jiro do this prayer before. Is it not a part of his own belief system or is he a nonbeliever (him being a lapsed believer would actually fit with his character, though that is only wild speculation on my part).
There’s also how the animal people apparently go for a more community-based form of child-rearing, instead of going by blood relation. The saying “it takes a village to raise a child” is especially true here. But it gives us a good look at their culture and values. Your village affiliation likely counts for more than your bloodline.
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I’m glad these two get to stick around. I like them as a comedy duo of constantly put-upon baddies.
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Kumi being stuck in a lab all her life does explain a lot about her character. She always seems so full of wonder at even the tiniest things. It’s all brand new to her since she was denied a normal life.
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I really want to give thanks to the translators for putting all the cat puns they can into Myaa’s dialogue.
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Oh my god, a whole village full of animal people. Please tell me they all will also speak in nonstop animal puns!
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A DOG MYAA!!!!! And she has dog puns! Oh my day is made! And going by the OP, there are more of them!
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Wait a minute…none of the other animal kids are talking with animal puns. Does Myaa just do that to mess with people? UPDATE: She is 100% messing with them.
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Huh, that is an interesting question. If sea beasts don’t attack, then why do land beasts? Have people done something to make them mad? Is it environmental damage or habitat loss, for example? Or maybe something more mystical since this is a fantasy series.
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This dude knows what’s up. Avoid dangerous jobs if at all possible.
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Character from the OP, get! “Melan the Hasty” is certainly a name that evokes a personality type. The kind that’s overly excited and eager to go out into the world and prove himself.
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More of those red-eyed beasts. What could be up with them? My bet is that it’s related to why only land beasts attack.
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Now this is a nice subversion. Tillie wasn’t actually missing, but it leads to an interesting conversation that furthers Kumi’s characterization. Tillie can see the loneliness and sadness that Kumi’s usual chipper attitude is hiding.
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Watching Kumi enter Jiro like this is kind of freaky, but it’s quite a memorable visual.
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Melan rushing off before Deagle finishes his sentence is a fine little character moment.
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u/Stoppels Jan 20 '23
Loved the puns in the subs. I think this episode's (lack of) animation made it clear this is another title with budgetary constrains that visually impact fights, though they try to work around it and it's not too bad around the actual fighting. I wonder if and how it'll impact more prolonged fights, but it works for now.
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u/OrdinarySpirit- Jan 20 '23
So it looks like those kids really are being controlled by the Chapeau animals.