Valvrave the Beast High |OT| The Beast within you will awaken!
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R_thanatos
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Now it's official , it smells and look like a gigantics trainwreck of twists code geass-like!
I cannot imagine yet how ridiculous and messy everything was.
I cannot imagine yet how ridiculous and messy everything was.
AnathemicOne
Banned
Those mech designs don't do it for me, why all the unnecessary bulky crap?
Best mech design
Best mech design
Valvrave -2
Now that I've got my other issues with this particular show out of the way (and can actually watch it in an understandable language), I'll get down to the obvious.
Yes, this is fun. It's also very dumb, but I like how it isn't ignorant of that fact with what they did here. It's practically asking the audience to laugh at the absurdities.
I realize self-awareness doesn't make the writing any more intelligent but it does make things more enjoyable. Can't really argue with that myself.
On that note, I do not think this will have the sort of ending Code Geass had, much less an ending like Guilty Crown's. The scene at the end might trick some people into thinking that, for obvious reasons, but you need to look at the context and the fact this is episode 2. I might be wrong, but I'm predicting that after all the twists and turns the finale will be very different. Whether that's good or bad is something I'd rather not worry about yet.
Also, I still like the main robot.
Now that I've got my other issues with this particular show out of the way (and can actually watch it in an understandable language), I'll get down to the obvious.
Yes, this is fun. It's also very dumb, but I like how it isn't ignorant of that fact with what they did here. It's practically asking the audience to laugh at the absurdities.
I realize self-awareness doesn't make the writing any more intelligent but it does make things more enjoyable. Can't really argue with that myself.
On that note, I do not think this will have the sort of ending Code Geass had, much less an ending like Guilty Crown's. The scene at the end might trick some people into thinking that, for obvious reasons, but you need to look at the context and the fact this is episode 2. I might be wrong, but I'm predicting that after all the twists and turns the finale will be very different. Whether that's good or bad is something I'd rather not worry about yet.
Also, I still like the main robot.
The ED makes me think it might actually transform after all though.
Those mech designs don't do it for me, why all the unnecessary bulky crap?
Best mech design
So its gonna look good in SRW <3
Those mech designs don't do it for me, why all the unnecessary bulky crap?
Best mech design
Those aren't even mechs.
VanillaCakeIsBurning
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Valvrave 2
I don't know what to say. Somehow the show seems self-aware about it's own ridiculousness. More gun fights and mech fights and some "twists" predicted from the first episode.
This is definitely not the show to watch if you're looking for a "serious" story. I can only expect they're going to try and include more crazy stuff as the show goes along.
There are a lot of similarities to Gundam but it doesn't really have the same charm. I'll still watch it though just to see what happens.
I don't know what to say. Somehow the show seems self-aware about it's own ridiculousness. More gun fights and mech fights and some "twists" predicted from the first episode.
This is definitely not the show to watch if you're looking for a "serious" story. I can only expect they're going to try and include more crazy stuff as the show goes along.
There are a lot of similarities to Gundam but it doesn't really have the same charm. I'll still watch it though just to see what happens.
BIGWORM
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[Episode The Second]
Pot's definitely calling the kettle black, eh?
Valvrave - Duh Liburaytuh - 02
The episode featured:
Haruto gets to see
and after Yellan N' Shootan N' 666an N' Stabbin still
.
Dumb show, very fun to watch, it gets a Yelling/10.
The episode featured:
- Yelling
- Cell phone conversations while at war
- Yelling
- Shooting
- Yelling
- The Number 666
- Yelling
- Robot suicide
- Yelling
Haruto gets to see
Shoko again
cannot confess to her and makes a dick joke
Dumb show, very fun to watch, it gets a Yelling/10.
HamPster PamPster
Member
JUST FUCKING SAY YOU LIKE HER GOD DAMNIT JAPAN
::cough:: What I meant to say was I watched the first episode and enjoyed it but I tend to like dumb mecha shows with flashing lights. I'm easily amused
I'm hoping they made the main character insufferable at the beginning to give him so much room to grow that even the least talented story tellers could make him more likeable by the end and create a character arc.
Knowing nothing about the show going in when I saw the Dyson Sphere at the beginning I hoped it would be more hard sci-fi. I'm disappointed that its not but my general interest in the setting is enough to keep me on for a few more episodes.
My biggest compliant is the amount of texting and internet in the show. Perhaps I'm just too old but I never enjoy it when shows feature them heavily. Showing the comments explode at the end... ugh
I don't know what his problem specifically was but it bugged me during the show that each plate would need to be the size of Jupiter yet they treat it like it the size of a large city or a small region.
::cough:: What I meant to say was I watched the first episode and enjoyed it but I tend to like dumb mecha shows with flashing lights. I'm easily amused
I'm hoping they made the main character insufferable at the beginning to give him so much room to grow that even the least talented story tellers could make him more likeable by the end and create a character arc.Knowing nothing about the show going in when I saw the Dyson Sphere at the beginning I hoped it would be more hard sci-fi. I'm disappointed that its not but my general interest in the setting is enough to keep me on for a few more episodes.
My biggest compliant is the amount of texting and internet in the show. Perhaps I'm just too old but I never enjoy it when shows feature them heavily. Showing the comments explode at the end... ugh
Reposting from the Anime thread:
I wonder how many people actually care about this, or know what the "problem" actually is.
I don't know what his problem specifically was but it bugged me during the show that each plate would need to be the size of Jupiter yet they treat it like it the size of a large city or a small region.
seipherzero
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Man, that was fucking awesome!
I didn't like the first episode, but the second one definitely amped things up. I think the premise of the show has a lot of potential-- even if there is a mix of elements with Gundam, Geass and Super Robot-type shows. I hope that the love triangle between
don't get in the way.
I like it too that there's a protag that I don't hate completely in the first few episodes (looking at you, SEED's Kira, Destiny's Shinn, and Linebarrels' Kouichi). I just hope he doesn't go down that whole killing is bad, what have I done/ PTSD/ depression route. Still too early to get a handle on Haurto though. I usually give it the first 10 episodes to figure them out.
As for people complaining about Haruto doing amazing things in Valvrave unit 1, I just like to think of things like fighting game button mashing.
And man...
?! fuuuuuck, I'll take it! Hope the show stays on track though...
I didn't like the first episode, but the second one definitely amped things up. I think the premise of the show has a lot of potential-- even if there is a mix of elements with Gundam, Geass and Super Robot-type shows. I hope that the love triangle between
Haruto, Shoko, and Saki
I like it too that there's a protag that I don't hate completely in the first few episodes (looking at you, SEED's Kira, Destiny's Shinn, and Linebarrels' Kouichi). I just hope he doesn't go down that whole killing is bad, what have I done/ PTSD/ depression route. Still too early to get a handle on Haurto though. I usually give it the first 10 episodes to figure them out.
As for people complaining about Haruto doing amazing things in Valvrave unit 1, I just like to think of things like fighting game button mashing.
And man...
A robot that fights with scythes and swords and has a 666 limit break harakiri super-mode
CornBurrito
Member
I love how dumb this show is.
BEYOND 666!!!!
"I'm a monster!!!!"
Kids piloting choppers and war machines.
Magical super mode.
<3
BEYOND 666!!!!
"I'm a monster!!!!"
Kids piloting choppers and war machines.
Magical super mode.
<3
VanillaCakeIsBurning
Member
Monsters don't have feelings!
That reminds me...I've heard people claim this was a slightly off translation and not exactly what he actually said.
Anyone know if the Crunchyroll version has that phrasing? Just for curiosity's sake.
Jex
Member
CornBurrito
Member
Yeah how the fuck
did she even GET in the car? She was hit nearly directly by the blast.
Jex
Member
This is the final scene on Crunchryoll. Spoilers, obviously: http://i835.photobucket.com/albums/zz278/Jexhius/Album 2/valvtalkdumb_zps4613e045.png
Not as funny.
Dedication Through Light
Member
Episode 2 – Beyond 666
Fun episode and emotional too, well on both parts of the lead characters. I wonder how L-elf will fit into things here assuming the whole thing is only going one way:
Valvrave is one epic unit and beyond 666 with new possibilities is phenomenal, the creator of it, in universe, must be praised for his 100 -> 666 scale thing and all the bells and whistles with it.
Ah and Q-vier and his VA, Kaji Yuki, must be praised, after Haruto and L-elfs amazing performance, he easily is winning in regards to being wholly memorable, fun and comedic. But why he get one of the ugliest looking units. The other ones in the crew need good ones, maybe megane, X-eins got a good one.
Fun episode and emotional too, well on both parts of the lead characters. I wonder how L-elf will fit into things here assuming the whole thing is only going one way:
If Haruto bites him and then they body swap but he cant tell that he is in Haruto, and Haruto is fully conscious through the whole ordeal. Though that thing with the cellular level, surely L-elf could be conscious during it and have possession over Haruto's body. Additionally, I wonder if he could also pilot Valvrave. But regardless, since he is a traitor to his own Dorssian people would he stay with the remnants of those with JIOR/the academy folks? I would like for him to stick around with Haruto and they continue to make the best of their relationship with the body swapping and using it to whatever purposes they imagine.
Valvrave is one epic unit and beyond 666 with new possibilities is phenomenal, the creator of it, in universe, must be praised for his 100 -> 666 scale thing and all the bells and whistles with it.
Hatakiri ftw
Ah and Q-vier and his VA, Kaji Yuki, must be praised, after Haruto and L-elfs amazing performance, he easily is winning in regards to being wholly memorable, fun and comedic. But why he get one of the ugliest looking units. The other ones in the crew need good ones, maybe megane, X-eins got a good one.
Never seen it!
Bob Coffee
Member
Episode 2 definately delivered. The geass levels kept on going up with
and
. I'm liking the new potential waifu, she rocks the zettai ryouki and isn't afraid of anything and seems actually useful. Her idea to
. I can't wait to see whare this show is going.
shoko plot armor
beyond 666 shining finger harikari sword
tie up lelf while haruto did the body swap was good thinking
Get on that, son.
AnimeGAF told me to watch School Days first
Valvrave 03
Not a lot of action in this episode... which I suppose is okay since the animation quality definitely took a hit from the previous two episodes. I'm interested to see what comes of Haruto and his... condition... it's touched on briefly in this episode as well but there's still a lot of underlying mystery.
I was actually disappointed when the episode ended... but I suppose that might be a good thing because I just want to see more.
Not a lot of action in this episode... which I suppose is okay since the animation quality definitely took a hit from the previous two episodes. I'm interested to see what comes of Haruto and his... condition... it's touched on briefly in this episode as well but there's still a lot of underlying mystery.
I was actually disappointed when the episode ended... but I suppose that might be a good thing because I just want to see more.
Lord Ghirahim
Member
Does ep 4's title indicate another
episode? :/
robotless
Maybe in terms of action.
Valvrave 03
This is the fastest a show has jumped the shark for me. I'm kinda impressed. L-Elf's stunts were too ridiculous even for this type of schlocky show. It's like they took the most defining aspects of Kira, Suzaku, and Lelouch, ratcheted them to 11, and made L-ELF out of them.
This is the fastest a show has jumped the shark for me. I'm kinda impressed. L-Elf's stunts were too ridiculous even for this type of schlocky show. It's like they took the most defining aspects of Kira, Suzaku, and Lelouch, ratcheted them to 11, and made L-ELF out of them.
Crash Station
Member
episode 3
You know I thought this was going to be two sides with grey morality, but it seems like L-Elf and the Dorsians are cemented as villain fuckhats. If we're meant to totally sympathize with them after all this, well then....
You know I thought this was going to be two sides with grey morality, but it seems like L-Elf and the Dorsians are cemented as villain fuckhats. If we're meant to totally sympathize with them after all this, well then....
You know what? I actually liked this episode for its craziness. It was way better than episode 2 if you ask me.
Got a "Hahaha OH WOW" moment at the very last scene. Like, how would that work and why would he help him? But I know deep inside that they'll manage "somehow" and if they go stupid enough I might just like this in the end.
Got a "Hahaha OH WOW" moment at the very last scene. Like, how would that work and why would he help him? But I know deep inside that they'll manage "somehow" and if they go stupid enough I might just like this in the end.
Where'd you get that idea from? I think it was obvious from the start one side was going to be antagonistic.
Crash Station
Member
I guess all the comparisons to Geass and certain characters roles in the OP. seems I was wrong.
The political factions remind me more of Gundam actually.
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