GATE: Jieitai Kanochi nite, Kaku Tatakaeri

[shinta|hikari]

I think he's trying to save the Princess's face. If he went around disobeying the commander, it wouldn't lead to a good relationship afterward. Sure, in this anime it does, but what if the princess were a total ass?

Sounds like Ro-ri with a dash. Katakana uses dashes instead of "u" to extend "o" ending characters. That doesn't change the fact that it is blatantly hinting to the word loli. In the same way Munsu phrased it, why the hell did they choose that name over billions of others for the goth loli character if they DIDN'T want to make the link?

[Kraco]

Sounds like Ro-ri with a dash. Katakana uses dashes instead of "u" to extend "o" ending characters.

The official site writes it "rourii" in katakana.

Not sure why Itami didn´t just order 5 of his men to each gate. Then shoot the bandits (their shields won´t help) and throw a few grenade to round up things. Was a bit silly having to listen to his "we´re only 12" talk, when we know how much stronger the real world´s military is compared to some medieval guys.

It wouldn't be too smart to divide so few people to many places when nobody knows what could happen. They have seen plenty of magical creatures already and some mages as well. While they have prevailed against any armies sent against them, it wasn't with just 12 men. Not to mention they could easily be backstabbed if they don't watch their own backs with sufficient force and integrity. They don't exactly have many friends in that world so far, apart from the handful of refugees.

I wouldn't have split my squad either, had I been there. Maybe in two when performing a strike against opponents, but not permanently. Too risky. Based on the preview he made the wisest and safest choice and called in an air strike. Why not when it was an option? Much better than trying to play a hero and lose someone.

[Munsu]

I think he's trying to save the Princess's face. If he went around disobeying the commander, it wouldn't lead to a good relationship afterward. Sure, in this anime it does, but what if the princess were a total ass?

Sounds like Ro-ri with a dash. Katakana uses dashes instead of "u" to extend "o" ending characters. That doesn't change the fact that it is blatantly hinting to the word loli. In the same way Munsu phrased it, why the hell did they choose that name over billions of others for the goth loli character if they DIDN'T want to make the link?

Yeah, the spelling is completely irrelevant.

[MFauli]

Based on the preview he made the wisest and safest choice and called in an air strike.

Do we reeeeally have to talk again about how mentioning the preview contents is the same as spoiling stuff? I never watch the preview because most of the time they spoil the big twist of next week´s episode.

[Munsu]

Do we reeeeally have to talk again about how mentioning the preview contents is the same as spoiling stuff? I never watch the preview because most of the time they spoil the big twist of next week´s episode.

And from an Admin!!!

(honestly don't recall our policy on previews)

[Kraco]

And from an Admin!!!

(honestly don't recall our policy on previews)

We don't have any policy on previews. We only have a policy on the latest translated episode. All of the episode.

But sure, I can try to avoid mentioning them in the future in this thread, if I remember to keep myself in check. Not a big deal. I don't make a point of watching them myself, but very often shows boast a real scene still after the ED, sometimes a most significant one, so it's not wise to stop watching when the credits start rolling unless you check the remaining time carefully enough to eliminate the possibility.

[Munsu]

We don't have any policy on previews. We only have a policy on the latest translated episode. All of the episode.

But sure, I can try to avoid mentioning them in the future in this thread, if I remember to keep myself in check. Not a big deal. I don't make a point of watching them myself, but very often shows boast a real scene still after the ED, sometimes a most significant one, so it's not wise to stop watching when the credits start rolling unless you check the remaining time carefully enough to eliminate the possibility.

Yeah, that's what I thought. I think we might have had a bit of a special exception for the Naruto forums or so, but overall yeah, previews of subbed episodes were fair game.

[Penner]

This whole "preview discussion" thing has been brought up a few times on different shows over the years, and personally I think it's totally okay to discuss/mention stuff that is in the previews at the end, since they are actually a part of the episode.

But if people are that bothered by it i can at least try to avoid talking about them if need be. (I'm not exactly the most active poster here anyway, lol)

On the topic of names, when i heard the princess name was Piña Co Lada my reaction was pretty much this http://i.imgur.com/R5fJOAq.gif

[MasterOfMoogles]

I also thought Pinya Co Rada was a pretty stupid name for someone to have, but in a fantasy world, anything goes really. I'm okay with Rory though, because she's the best.

I just hope they play the famous song from the next episode's title next episode.

[Buffalobiian]

The author was drinking some Piña Coloda when he had to come up with a name. It explains everything.

Princess is by far the best girl. Aside from being the most developed (which begs the question why the 3 main heroines are paper figures at episode 5), she has the best waki. That uniform should become standard in their entire world. So is her sleeping posture.

I knew you would say that, and I agree. Rory is pretty alright though. I don't mind her. I can't tell whether the elf girl is straight or not. Elves traditionally are pretty open though.

As for MFauli's question about splitting forces, they've got limited ammo. They came out expecting to trade dragon scales, not take on 600 armoured people. That said, I'm sure no one would get past the gates if they sat their Humvees there. Just drive outside and knock them all down. That's what I'm doing around Gotham at the moment.

[Kraco]

As for MFauli's question about splitting forces, they've got limited ammo.

Nah, a box of ammo for assault rifles takes next to no space in a car. They could be carrying thousands of rounds. The .50 cal HMG is a different beast, but I bet they have plenty of bullets for it as well. Considering they are basically at war, it would be beyond strange not to carry enough supplies.

[KrayZ33]

What happened to sending only old technology to the other world, huh? Not that I'd really complain. It was stupid to begin with.

Why? Perfectly fine move imho.
I mean, what benefits do they get from sending new bullet-proof humvees instead of the old models... or radar AA instead of older ones.

[MFauli]

Why? Perfectly fine move imho.
I mean, what benefits do they get from sending new bullet-proof humvees instead of the old models... or radar AA instead of older ones.

probably the same benefits NASA gains from sending state-of-the-art technology into space and not outdated gargabe.

[KrayZ33]

Hmm, no. Didn't even know NASA send armed to the teeth sats into space to fight aliens, nice.
Sending high-end tech to a new unknown frontier first is probably the most stupid thing you could do.
"Here, enjoy having all my tech". Though I've got to say, reverse engineering is really not an issue here

You'll just end up with a higher deficit at the end of the year... they could send ww2 weapons and still gain the same results.
Hell, if you believe soldiers only use up-to date gear and equipment nowadays you are in for a suprise and they are not fightning people with sharpened sticks.
So sending Cold-War equipment seems to be fair enough.

[Kraco]

They sent in a very limited number of people for various obvious and smart reasons. If I was sent in, not knowing at all what's on the other side, I think I'd rather be equipped with the latest and greatest stuff, not some old shit from surplus stockpiles, just because both you and the equipment are then perfectly expendable and not a great loss if lost. Sure, it naturally was enough to counter medieval opponents, but it does send a certain message to you if the brass is more concerned about losing good equipment than losing lives.

That was my problem with it. Special forces on special missions with limited people should have the best stuff.

[Munsu]

Episode 6 is out:
http://nyaa.se/?page=download&tid=720517




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Really disappointed with the show of force used. Would've rather seen our small squad handle everything.

[Ryllharu]

I might as well just repost this:

[15:36] <%Ryllharu> The helicopter scene in GATE is badass, even though it's fucked up for the crews to play Ride of the Valkries to get amped up.
[15:36] <%Ryllharu> At least the base commander directly accuses them of being possessed by Col. Kilgore's ghost.
[15:41] <%Ryllharu> I give this series bonus points for illustrating why there's nothing romantic or heroic about modern warfare.
[15:42] <%Ryllharu> Saving other people maybe. The rest is just wanton slaughter.

I found Rory's death-orgasms to be in rather poor taste. The young lady JSDF soldier going berserker rage and nearly getting herself killed should also earn her a punishment. It was reckless, and bloodlust Rory can take care of herself.

[shinta|hikari]

The best part about the episode were Itami feeling up Rory's breast and keeping a straight face, AND still getting hit for it, AND keeping the damage realistically. It was an excellent satire/twist to the usual boob rubbing scene.

The JillSDF girl looked pretty cool, but all of that fighting just seems irrelevant in the larger picture. I don't get if this show wants to promote or degrade the value of human lives. It explicitly tries the former but ends up doing the latter.

[Buffalobiian]

The JillSDF girl looked pretty cool, but all of that fighting just seems irrelevant in the larger picture. I don't get if this show wants to promote or degrade the value of human lives. It explicitly tries the former but ends up doing the latter.

I get the impression that lives are precious but fragile (and therefore precious).

Rory gets so much shit. Poor Rory, you can't please everyone :S. I liked the air-support. If you have the resources, use them. It's all about making the playing fields as uneven as possible.

I wasn't aware until this episode that the princess came without the rest of her knights. WTF where they doing?

[shinta|hikari]

And why the hell are those omake knights so arrogant? Did they just threaten the one being seriously trying to get a peaceful link with their world? They really need some punishing, eromanga style.

The fragile lives that Itami carelessly abandoned as he twiddled his thumbs on whether to send reinforcements from his end of the wall, which includes Rory the imba loli, didn't seem too precious to me.