I guess I didn't think of it like that. But did it specifically state Angel was searching for Guild? Or was she just following Yuri's group to do whatever is she does to them, and then happened to come across the Guild members when they were moving? I mean, either way, I'm sure if she found out what Guild did, the result would be what you mentioned earlier.
It's dangerous to go alone. Take Nep.
Double Post for episode 3
Mazui - episode 03
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Pretty depressing episode, in my opinion. Not much action; we got backstory on Iwasawa. She had a sad life before her death, and she was really fucked over in the end (both the end of her real life, and the end of this episode). I hope she isn't gone for good because I enjoyed GirlsDeMo music, and the ballad at the end was really touching.
The main guy really annoyed me though when the team infiltrated Angel's rooms. You'd think that by now he would understand that appearances aren't always what they seem, yet he wants to jeopardize the entire mission. I was looking forward to the one guy slitting his throat like he said he would.
Oh, and this episode hit pure win when Angel talked. She's so cute... and deadly... I think that's a good combination...
Last edited by Alhuin; Sat, 04-17-2010 at 12:57 AM.
It's dangerous to go alone. Take Nep.
The outcome for Iwasawa was clear from the very start of the episode, somehow.
Regarding the rest of the ep, I now see the world they are in as some kind of purgatory, where they need to vent their frustration for what they endured in thei lives, and accept their fate so that they can move on to their next incarnation.
But I find this explanation way too simplistic for it to be the one.
But the way they dissapear when they psychologically surrender, the very fact that angel is like them, seem to give credit to the idea.
Now for our Otonashi, should we be wary of him, or is it only a scenario trick that he looks a bit suspicious?
All the things I really like to do are either illegal, immoral, or fattening. And then: Golf.
My bet is on them being comas. Especially after this episode. Seems like Iwasawa found the will to live on in the end, so maybe she disappeared because she woke up.
If Angel is just one of them, what's her story? Considering she seems to be the strongest entity there, it would be reasonable to assume she has also been there longer than anyone else and has thus had the most time to get to know and put to use the strange possibilities available. Based on her single line in this episode and her inaction during the concert I suppose she believes she's doing the right thing but considering she's not some godly entity, it's just her own opinion, not the order of that strange world (be it purgatory or a shared coma world or anything else).
The music was indeed very nice. Too bad Iwasawa is gone now and with her the music as well, I reckon.
From Wiki:
Looks like "Alchemy" won't be released? Strange, as it was the big song for this episode.Three singles for Girls Dead Monster are planned for release. The first, "Crow Song", will be released on April 23, 2010; the second, "Thousand Enemies", will follow on May 12, 2010 and the third, "Little Braver", will be sold on June 9, 2010.
Anyways, I never thought about the possibilities behind their world. It definitely makes sense that it's more than just the afterlife (be it a purgatory, shared coma, or anything else as Kraco mentioned) so Iwasawa could very well have "accepted the will to live" and thus "disappeared", returning to reality and carrying on with her life.
As for Angel, since we learned that her abilities are manufactured much in the same way as Yuri's group, she is a mystery indeed. According to Yuri's group, if you accept yourself in the afterlife, and become a model "student", you disappear (which closely resembles accepting your fate and moving on), then how come Angel is still around. She is the "student council president", so she seems to be the epitome of a model "student". Could it be she just harbours resentment much like Yuri's group, but sees no benefit in "rebelling"? Maybe the reason she opposes Yuri's group so much is because she wants them to accept their fate, and not become like her? I don't know... just spouting off theories.
It's dangerous to go alone. Take Nep.
Hmm.. still making me watch more without impressing me to any great degree.
I laughed at the Laputa and Howl's Moving Castle references.
As for the theories, we don't know how Yuri died yet.. so I'm not sure about this being a coma world. However, the possibility does entertain me.
As for Isarawa, I'm fairly bought on the idea that she's performed her "song that could save a person", thinks she's accomplished what she wants to do in life, doesn't resent any unfairness anymore, and moves on.
The will to keep living theory is a bit shaky I think, since she's now mute, she wouldn't be able to live her life as she did anyway.
If it's not Isuzu-chan Mii~
Dang... I really enjoyed Iwasawa's songs and character... I'll miss her even if she barely appeared.
And I definitely need thos songs on my IPOD
she doesnt need to come back to her old self... if they are in a shared come then she will wake up, but if they actually died she could reincarnate into another beingOriginally Posted by Buffalobiian
So are you suggesting that her memories are fake? Because if they're not, then it only makes sense that she's in a coma from her stroke, which left her mute.
If it's not Isuzu-chan Mii~
I mean, you don't really know that she's mute. She said she couldn't talk anymore, but it looked like she couldn't really do anything, and just laid there in bed and "died".
If it's not Isuzu-chan Mii~
Aww, you had my hopes up. I was expecting someone else to share my affection for Angel!
Oh well, this is just as good. Some GirlsDeMo should be a nice addition to my anime music.
EDIT: Alchemy is apparently on this release, as well as the ballad she played before her disappearance.
Last edited by Alhuin; Thu, 04-22-2010 at 01:36 PM.
It's dangerous to go alone. Take Nep.
Angel Beats Quality from the Get-Go
I for one didn't notice any of this crap at all. Japanese otakus are just too high maintenance i guess?
If it's not Isuzu-chan Mii~
This was quite a good episode. I feel like Otonashi has finally settled in and is showing quite Kyon like personality with his dry commenting. Yuri's laughter developing into a typical female villain laughter was a very funny scene - especially so because I totally predicted the outcome.
A real baseball team of idiots, in any case. Angel didn't really need to do much to get rid of it, although I have to say I still got a little excited towards the end of the game, despite the fact I knew it wouldn't end well due to their idiocy.
Angel looking serious in a baseball cap was rather cute. I liked this episode, since the humour mostly hit the right spots. I laughed pretty hard at the guy who just wants to duke it out with Otonashi.
Equally funny was the big guy catching everything with tumble rolls.
If it's not Isuzu-chan Mii~
Even though the episode focused on Baseball, it was rather enjoyable to watch. As Bill mentioned, the interactions between Otonashi and the one guy with the huge axe were hilarious. For some reason, I was expecting him to use his axe as a bat; it seemed like something he would do. I didn't much appreciate the violent comedy between Yui and Hinata... It just got old after the first few times.
Angel looking serious in a baseball cap was, indeed, very cute. Just adds one more reason why I think Angel > Yuri...
The opening sequence for this episode was badass as well. I knew Yui was going to be a candidate to replace Iwasawa... but I didn't think they would give her so much trouble for it. I wonder if it really will be her, or if they will find someone else.
It's dangerous to go alone. Take Nep.
I just hope the ninja girl is still holding the broom next episode. I feel like this might have been a better gag than when that one guy got a table glued to his hand for half an episode in that idiots/tests/summoned monsters show.
I can't believe I forgot the "death metal?" scene where she hanged herself. That was such a splendid joke.
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