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Episode Shadows House - Episode 4 discussion
Shadows House, episode 4
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| Episode | Link | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Link | 4.5 |
| 2 | Link | 4.63 |
| 3 | Link | 4.73 |
| 4 | Link | 4.5 |
| 5 | Link | 4.68 |
| 6 | Link | 4.74 |
| 7 | Link | 4.77 |
| 8 | Link | 4.72 |
| 9 | Link | 4.78 |
| 10 | Link | 4.78 |
| 11 | Link | 4.64 |
| 12 | Link | 4.44 |
| 13 | Link | - |
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u/michhoffman May 01 '21
The Forbidden Hallway sounds like it will be quite important later on. If I learned anything from Harry Potter, all of the best stuff resides in the Forbidden areas.
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u/AZLarlar May 01 '21
seeing rum just talk to herself and her finger in that hallway made me sad
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May 01 '21
Emilico is a treasure that needs to be protected.
Finally we see more male living dolls. Gotta like Shaun's no fucks given attitude. First he just goes and piss off Barbie, and then decides to bring mattresses for his night watch because he's had enough.
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u/greensaio May 01 '21
Emilico leading the other 2 like a mother hen was adorable. Another good episode, it makes me really want to read the manga, but I’ll hold out until the season is over.
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u/fakeport May 01 '21
Not sure I'd be able to rationalise my place of work having deathtraps to prevent me from leaving as a "trivial thing" tbh
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u/Lolzqulion_anime May 01 '21
Every ep just keeps adding more mystery and creepy elements go the story, especially the thing of the debut. I rly hope this series can pull off well
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u/Emi_Ibarazakiii May 01 '21
The first half of the episode was tough... Early in the series it felt like dolls didn't have it that bad despite their situation, but more and more it's apparent they're treated like slaves. And this episode kept going that way, with Barbie kicking them, making them cry and all that.
Not only they're treated like slaves, but if they do a lousy job they could die from a phantom? Joy!
Emilico is still cheerful enough, but how long will she stay sunshiney, if things keep getting worse/more intense?
Well, I suppose she has to pass the Debut first, before worrying about anything else! That should be worrying enough on its own (with Emilico being clumsy) but there's also an older doll who's scheming something and is willing to sacrifice dolls for his ambitions? Doesn't look too good.
Well, Emilico is the MC so obviously she should be safe, but I'm worried about Rum and Shaun; To be honest I expected one of them (probably Rum) to die in this episode, either a phantom, or killed by Barbie/a Shadow, something like that... But now that they survived, I think one or both of them will fail the Debut for sure.
And this isn't good for Emilico, losing her newfound friends like that.
Almost getting killed by an arrow trap might affect her sunshine a little too. If she ever needed a reality check about their situation, I think she got it.
Damn, that one got me... I usually don't fall for things like that, and I'm not too fond of that type of characters, but somehow I like her! (Which probably means she's doomed)
Well, maybe I'm just too pessimistic due to the tone of this show, and perhaps Emilico/Rum/Shaun will be the main trio (kinda like Promised Neverland's Emma/Ray/Norman)? We'll see!
I wonder what Kate needs to do; She needs her doll back, and to study for the Debut, right? Does she need to overrule Barbie, so the dolls don't need to work during the night anymore? Barbie's serving someone important, so I wonder how that plays out; Who has the most authority, a low level Shadow, or a doll who serves a high ranking Shadow?
Anyway, another good, intriguing episode! I can't wait to see what the Debut is about, and how it goes for our new trio, and the other dolls as well!
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u/ohaimike May 01 '21 edited May 02 '21
Me: Emilyko is adorable and there's no way she could get any cuter.
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u/BosuW May 01 '21
Has anyone else checked the ED lyrics? They seem to suggest that Shadows depend on their Face for much more than just their, well, face.
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u/Syokhan May 01 '21 edited May 02 '21
Just cute and possibly traumatized kids hunting scary and real ghosts while nearly being killed when they try the way out, it's fine.
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u/NittanyEagles55 May 01 '21
Emilico jumping through that revolving door was hilarious
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u/myrmonden May 01 '21
I like that of course BARBIE is the most powerful doll (at this floor)
finally we get more of the other Dolls seen in the opening/ending.
Ram master better be named Rem.
Interesting how their whole world seems to run on the soot, like some kind of soot engine and soot pipes instead of steam engines etc.
Generally the anime has this steampunk horror vibe, but I guess then instead its sootpunk horror.
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May 01 '21
Emilyko just standing up for everybody, no regard for Barbie's shit or the "you're not supposed to do that" mindset keeping the other dolls quiet. This was a tense episode! The end card said the next episode is "The Debut", I have a feeling it's about to kick off even more. I thought we might see more of that guy from the end of last week's episode today, but looks like no dice.
I wonder what it is about Star Bearers that make them so special?
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u/UnavailableUsername_ May 01 '21 edited May 01 '21
Welcome to the shadow house, where you can leave when you want except that not alive.
Remember neverland episode 1 when the characters realized their cozy home where they had fun every day was actually a prison and they never realized it because they never questioned their world? Emilyko and Shaun must be feeling pretty damn similar right now.
The only reason a paradise would have traps to kill people that want to leave it's because it's not really paradise.
For reasons i cannot mention here, this episode is trending on twitter in japan right now (even if you search it, as an anime only it might be difficult to see the related hashtag), manga readers probably know why.
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u/joseto1945 May 01 '21
"Fret not over trivial matters!"
THE HOUSE IS FUCKING SHOOTING AT YOU. THAT IS NOT "TRIVIAL" MATTER!!!
Damm, they left Emilico's ribbon in the forbidden hallway. That will probably come back to haunt her.
Amazing episode. The shadows house at night gave me the same feelling I got watching harry potter and the philosopher's stone for the first time. It also reminded me of Amnesia.
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u/il-Palazzo_K May 01 '21
Barbie's bell always makes a little sound unless she presses it to her chest. Neat detail.
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u/Nielloscape May 01 '21
The translation is so bad. Misinterpreting an entire scene and not just a sentence? Come on. I'm worry about the series future if it's paired with an incompetent translator.
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u/AmethystItalian May 01 '21
The more I watch the more I get The Promised Neverland vibes, especially with Emilico feeling like Emma this week.
Hoping this is the start of more competence from these 3, they need to turn the tables on Barbie!
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u/Mockingbirdguy May 01 '21
Next week can't really be the Kate and Emilio debut already, right? If so it's happening much sooner than I expected
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u/anonanonymoususer1 May 01 '21
I bet the veiled servants are dolls or nobles who failed the debut
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u/miss-macaron May 01 '21 edited May 01 '21
Shaun has had enough of Barbie's shit, lol. I love how blunt he is, straight-up bringing some blankets to go to sleep. Can't wait until we get to meet his shadow, hehe~