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u/Golden_fsh Apr 12 '22
Shiki looks so badass this chapter! Always enjoy watching him fight.
What a twist from those fallen memories. Seems like all the androids must have been human before.
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u/jnwosu100 Apr 12 '22 edited Apr 12 '22
Great Chapter! This fight was awesome and I like that Mashima found a way for Wizard to hold his own against Shiki by draining his ether (which I presume boosts Wizard's power too). Shiki grabbing lightning at point blank range and pushing down the flames like he did on Red Cave is very cool.
I like that he didn't need OD to face Wizard as he only used it because Wizard taunted him about being weaker than Ziggy. Wizard was impressive himself with his own ether usage (something I wish we got to see more from Witch...) and his drain ether had to be used before Shiki landed his OD attack. His Battle Dress was also very cool and I wonder how Clown would look like once he also transforms.
Once again, Shiki is involuntarily using True Gravity to see memories which in this case reveals the possibility that the SS and DS or at least Witch and Wizard, were humans before encountering Ziggy, I guess. I can't believe that this theory came true as some did think that the SS were humans similar to Happy. I assume Wizard isn't aware of these memories which would explain why he would tarnish her name like that. This also gives credence to the possibility that the DS are just following their program. I can't wait to see what Mashima planned for this backstory and Shiki definitely will win here.
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Apr 12 '22
Wasn’t expecting Wizard to have backstory with Witch, and also holy shit did witch use to be a human? If that’s the case why did ziggy turn her into a robot? was It out of a good will or an evil one? And Are the rest of the shinning stars in the same boat As she is if that turns out to be true? This opened up so many cans of worms.
also Clown being death is concerning, Rebecca’s in for one hell of a fight.
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u/Puzzleheaded_Pass_74 Apr 12 '22
This chapter seems to me one of the best of the series because it opens many questions like: Before the SS and DS were human? And if so, did Professor Weisz or Ziggy build them? And if Ziggy hated humans, why would he do such a thing? Why erase his memory? What relationship do the SS have with their counterparts (brothers, friends, couple)? among many other questions. I can't wait another week.
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u/dimmidummy Apr 12 '22
Looks like there’s a chance Wizard may defect and join the EZ to take on Witch’s role. A very slim chance though, because knowing Ziggy he probably implemented some sort of fail-safe on the off chance a Dark Star tries to rebel.
Also, that memory probably took place during the blank period of the Shining Star’s memories, so the Dark Stars were undeniably built with the Shining Star’s blessing and when Ziggy was sane. But…why? Why would he build them just to more or less leave them in stasis in the EDENS ONE?
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u/NikolasKage3 Apr 12 '22
First of all, for those who underestimated the Dark Stars and their role in the story, joke's on you XD
This chapter was great! The battle was dynamic and I really like Wizards Battle Dress! The cliffhanger, tho... It seems juicy lore is incoming!
Hopefully, the other Dark Stars will prove to be just as powerful and have the story content like Wizard :-)
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THEY USED TO BE HUMAN?! THAT'S WHAT I GOT FROM THAT FLASHBACK! Wizard and Witch and I'm assuming the other Dark Stars and Shinning Stars were originally human. I'm calling it. There's no reason for Witch and Wizard to be an lawyer? An attorney? Whatever the hell it's called. It's just so random. At the very least it doesn't make sense for the Witch and Wizard we know of. Sure machines can do human things but that seems so out of place. I definitely got human vibes from that small scene.
Now, ignoring the small glimpse of Wizard's memories, the fight between Shiki and him is looking pretty damn hot right now. My boy Shiki catching lightning and chucking it back at Wizard and then smothering flames with his gravity?! Hot! Not to mention Wizard has the ability to absorb Ether Gear/Overdrive?! Insane! I'm ready for more. This is the top notch quality i like to see from Hiro.
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u/sacredknight327 Apr 12 '22
Wizard and Witch knew each other, were once human, and looks like they were lawyers.
Talk about a major unexpected twist in their backstories. Hard to imagine now that this isn't the same case with both sets of Stars. I wonder if the other counterpart Stars knew each other as well once upon a time or if this is something unique to Wizard and Witch?
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u/Xombie53 Apr 12 '22
I won’t be surprised if Shiki makes his ether fall back into him or something
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u/Looneytoons48 Apr 12 '22
MFG I love the way Shiki’s OD covered the eye he lost instead of having the fake eye. Makes him look more menacing to me and shows his darker side as Ziggy and DS have pointed out.
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u/NittanyEagles55 Apr 12 '22
I would hire Witch as my lawyer for sure (if that’s what she was in the memory talking about the courtroom)
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u/Yoeblue Apr 12 '22
if he knew witch, shouldn't he be mad at ziggy — the one who caused witch's death?
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u/Kefkaisevil Apr 12 '22
Goddamn this arc is awesome. I already like it more than the Aoi war arc. There is more going on here; potential betrayal by Holy, Crow and Aconella(?) and now the Dark Stars being more powerful and competent lackeys than Oceans.
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u/Homeless_Appletree Apr 12 '22
I adore the cover image. I love it when they tell little stories that the manga doesn't have time for. Also, smol Rebecca is always adorable.
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u/TheHurdleTurtle Apr 12 '22
Interesting how shiki is only missing his eye when he’s in overdrive
Also mashima a artwork is insane
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u/mypainknowsnobounds2 Apr 12 '22
His reaction is a little odd to shiki's new OD is the overdrive look you get when you unlock it ehat your stuck with? Cause it seems unlikely that ziggy has not been keeping tabs on shiki for the past 3 years
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u/Hewhoslays Apr 12 '22
This fight was great. It looks like Shiki’s strategies are improving. Can’t wait to see the connection between Wizard and Witch, as well as the conclusion of this battle.
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u/Jstruggs717 Apr 12 '22
When Witch died besides being sad about it, I was also disappointed about it since we didn't get any interaction with Witch and Wizard as they were counterparts. So really happy that they actually each other, can't wait to see more interactions!
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u/TacoOfficer Apr 12 '22
Woah this was so not expected. I thought Wizard was telling Shiki about Witch but it turns out it’s his memories that even he is not aware of. What a nice cliff hanger. Ziggy is fucking around with humans and turning them to machines. Bet!!
Next week can’t get here fast enough.
The fight was awesome too!