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| Damn it, they always cut it off like this, damn it, they leave me frustrated! It's reassuring that the entire third squad knows that Kafka is not an evil Kaiju. |
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| kafka was a demon at the end, that run looked insane. but general shinomiya is a tank himself, this needs a second season to show his goated moments. |
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| insane animation once again and a good episode overall. but these cliffhangers are getting annoying like damn 😭😭 |
| Episode once again left me shaking. The sense of camaraderie was beautiful, and the action at the end was hype. I think we are getting set up to learn more about why this Kaiju chose him in the first episode, so I can’t wait for next week. It’s a bummer that it will be the last episode of this season though! (9.5/10) |
| It stopped when it was starting to get really interesting. It was heartening that the Third Division had faith in Kafka and gave him the not so stealthy salute. I could nitpick that surely not everyone could trust him after seeing him turn into a monster before their eyes and harboring such a secret, but usually this goes the opposite way in anime with the protagonist having to overcome ridiculous amounts of suspicion. So hey I'll take the opposite where he obviously saved their asses so they're doing what they can to have his back. I wonder why the director's the only one that can use that weapon. Is there some sort of affinity for it beyond just raw suit power you can use? Where was he whenever the defense force was getting worked over and had to be bailed out by a man lizard? I'm hoping with only one episode #12 can be something a little satisfying to tide us over until season 2 and that it won't be something too by the numbers. |
| What a cliffhanger... I guess I don't really feel comfortable seeing Kafka in that kind of position but still I'm glad that the Third Division is all on his side, even giving him that covert salute with Captain Hoshina on the lead. Ichikawa was more impressive than ever, and I guess Kafka overcoming this ultimate Kaiju mind state is also important for him to be able to gain the military's side. Wahh last episode will be the next and hopefully season 2 will start really soon afterwards |
| that guy wants to eliminate kafka all because he wants revenge on any and all kaiju simply because his wife was killed. understandable, but makes him one helluva narrowminded being who is letting his emotion cloud his judgement. even if he used that excuse to drive a point to his daughter who was genuinely concerned about Kafka's safety, still, not admirable IMO. and Kafka better prove that damn bastard wrong & not go all kaiju on him! lol |
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| At first, I thought that revealing Kafka's identity as Kaiju #8 was a little bit too soon, but it's what this anime needed to stop being My hero Academia 2.0. It really got better from this episode. |
  Mi música chiptune (auténtica, no fakebit) / My chiptune music (real, no fakebit)YouTube Battle of the Bits SoundCloud |
| The general pushed Kafka n2 self preservation mode. |
| I enjoyed this episode. Even though the mistrust thing is very cliche for this kind of storytelling, I thought the final scene with Kikoru's father trying to kill him caught me off guard. That said, the ending was kind of disappointing now that we learn that he doesn't have full control of this powers and that the symbiote wants him to kill. |
| damn cliffhangers... That full-body kaiju transformation looks sick no matter how many times watched. As always I like everything about a Shounen anime except the main character, but I'm a bit interested/excited to watch what cliches gonna save Kafka from this uncontrollable state. If Shinomiya's scream works... well then that's another disappointment. |
| the episode was normal, the fight was totally boring, there was no good use of the soundtrack, the only thing that remains the same as before, but that doesn't mean it's good, is the animation, other than that, just the story, but It's from the manga, right, so it's not the merit of this bad director |
| hello, just a brazilian boy who likes anime |
| Can we go one damned episode without a cliffhanger? Maybe they think they're clever but it's fucking annoying when it's every week. |
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| The animation has been phenomenal since episode one but they really went nuts with this fight, didn't they. I also love how the anime expanded a bit more on the reactions of the other troop members than the manga did. Can't wait to see how crazy the animators went in next week's episode. |
| Damn, Kafka went kaijuu sicko mode fr fr. Next is the final episode, gotta see him pull through somehow. |
 Never ending plan to watch list... |
| Didn't expect everyone to be on Kafka's side, which was refreshing. Finale next week, oh man.. |
| Director doesn't seem open to reason. Seems rather weird to go straight into physical examination when you have a subject that you can talk with. |
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| Niiice animation! Kafka, fight the demon inside you |
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| Wtf did they expect? That's actually a very human reaction if you ask me. If you drive anyone into desperation because you're trying to kill him, ofc he'll try to defend himself. But honestly to me, it's better to prove that Kafka is more useful to humanity alive than dead instead of trying to prove he's human. Anyway it seems that the kaiju who got inside him also hates kaijus? It said kill all kaijus. |
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| hibino kafka should destroy all of them |
| Dman...Papa is really strong! |
| "The future is always blank. Only your willpower can leave footsteps there." "Ruling over death means ruling over life. Death is the climax of life. To have the best death, you must honor life." |
| Best episode of the series for me. Especially the final sequence where he's going absolutely wild on the Director. |
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Reply to guitargeek94
It's frustrating that most anime watchers have the same take
"Oh he loses control, it's so predictable"...
Not everything has to be "different" or "unpredictable" to be good.
Predictable writing makes things easy to follow, not every show has to have a deep complex plot to stand out.
If you pay attention you'll notice that a lot of links are being established now, especially the clear fact that Kafka's Kaiju form seems to respond to the Daikaiju in Kaiju #2 made weapons/suit in front of him. There are so many questions that need answering, like why the Kaiju that infested Kafka is interested in the destruction of other Kaiju?
Was Kaiju #9 the one that killed Shinomiya's mother? The straight up unwillingness to negotiate with "Kaiju #8" shows how much resentment Shinomiya's father has towards the Kaiju. A lot of backstories that are waiting to be uncovered next season!
I personally like the bond that Kafka has formed within his division, and it shows by how they support him. Although they may not know the details of why he is the way he is, at least it is unanimous that they understand he risked it all to save them from that explosion, and that in itself portrays his human nature above all.
Can't wait for the last episode, enjoy this season while it lasts!
"Oh he loses control, it's so predictable"...
Not everything has to be "different" or "unpredictable" to be good.
Predictable writing makes things easy to follow, not every show has to have a deep complex plot to stand out.
If you pay attention you'll notice that a lot of links are being established now, especially the clear fact that Kafka's Kaiju form seems to respond to the Daikaiju in Kaiju #2 made weapons/suit in front of him. There are so many questions that need answering, like why the Kaiju that infested Kafka is interested in the destruction of other Kaiju?
Was Kaiju #9 the one that killed Shinomiya's mother? The straight up unwillingness to negotiate with "Kaiju #8" shows how much resentment Shinomiya's father has towards the Kaiju. A lot of backstories that are waiting to be uncovered next season!
I personally like the bond that Kafka has formed within his division, and it shows by how they support him. Although they may not know the details of why he is the way he is, at least it is unanimous that they understand he risked it all to save them from that explosion, and that in itself portrays his human nature above all.
Can't wait for the last episode, enjoy this season while it lasts!
| @guitargeek94 You make some good points and I agree with you for the most part. I think modern anime watchers are too used to dialogue heavy shows were attacks are explained in long detail and make use of long expository dialogue. I'd write off Shinomiya's dad as a bit of a maniac but losing his wife to a Kaijuu makes his tendency for violent solutions understandable. |
| "Perhaps there is a universal, absolute truth. Perhaps it justifies every question. But that's beyond the reach of these small hands." Mamoru Oshii There is a cult of ignorance (...) nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that “my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge.” Isaac Asimov |
| Huh what do u expect it's the most primate instinct to protect overselves or any other animal that u are, from harm of others. And you thinking he's doing it because he wants to is so ruthless. You made him do it. |
| "All things, be they divine or mortal, find their ultimate end. It is not a harsh punishment, but a merciful pardon."  |
| Is he going to pick up a giant boulder to fill the hole in the wall next episode? Not that its necessarily bad if it follows the trope a bit. Im curious who is stronger, Mina or the director? Has Kafka ever even told anyone about the mini kaiju who made him a kaiju? Or is he forgetting about that? |
Comander-07Jun 23, 2024 6:44 AM
| "This emotion is mine alone. It is for Madoka alone." - Homura or how I would descripe Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magica. |
| XD why do all the less important NPCs wear a mask covering their entire face and not the more important ones? it looks so stupid, nothing destroys my immersion more than the fact that apart from the MC and his NPC friends, nothing exists in this army 3/5 |
| PLEASE. KAIJU No. 8 IS SOOOO GUD. This anime really be damn lit! |
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Nabisuke said: GeoXsf9 said: Here me who started manga right after ep 1 and caught up to the latest chap in one night In my case, I only began watching the anime 3 days ago. Binge-watched the 10 eps in one day lol Noice attaboy dude |
Reply to BlichoBoy
I hope that document proving that Kafka is good, will have a mention that a kaiju's whatever-that-is got inside Kafka. There was lots of silent sitting in this episode, and not any interrogation sitting.
Kaiju No.2: Japanese Man 1 : RUN! IT'S GODZILLA!
Japanese Man 2 : It looks like Godzilla, but due to international copyright laws - it's not.
Kafka entered safety mode.
Kaiju No.2: Japanese Man 1 : RUN! IT'S GODZILLA!
Japanese Man 2 : It looks like Godzilla, but due to international copyright laws - it's not.
Kafka entered safety mode.
| @BlichoBoy BlichoBoy said: Kaiju No.2: Japanese Man 1 : RUN! IT'S GODZILLA! Japanese Man 2 : It looks like Godzilla, but due to international copyright laws - it's not. Japanese Man 1: RUN LIKE IT'S GODZILLA! |
| Get excited, I suppose. |
| Lol It's Hohenheim from FMAB |
| If you want to reply to my posts, come up with valid arguments instead of ad hominem HIGHER LEVEL THINKERS ONLY |
| Hibino has lost consciousness of his Kaijuu body! kekeke |
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