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Fencedude

01-11-2009, 11:34 PM

Something about post apocalyptic domed cities, super powers and highschool.

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Fencedude

01-11-2009, 11:40 PM

Pretty confusing start. You have a group of people known as "heavenly blades" fighting off a monster called a Limbekoon, while some other people escape in a bus...thing.

Then it cuts to an academy/high school where we meet Squad 17, run by the rather excitable Nina Antalk, who tries and fails to keep one of her squad members from quitting. She then hauls two of the others out to go hunt among the new students for a new recruit.

Enter Leifon Alseif, who is entering the academy, he meets a would-be reporter and her friends. One of the friends gets caught up in a fight, he saves her.

He gets hauled to the Student Council Presidents office (he apparently runs the school...) and told he's being transered to the military division. At this point Nina shows up and lays claim on him.

Leifon then briefly meets a mysterious girl with long silver hair (and an attitude problem) who is also in squad 17.

We then go back to the scene from the beginning, and...is that Leifon who is fighting the monster?

01-11-2009, 11:49 PM

Is it just me or or does every second show out there have a character named Nina these days?

Fencedude

01-11-2009, 11:58 PM

Is it just or or does every second show out there have a character named Nina these days?

Common name, I guess.

And it works as both Japanese and not Japanese.

Also, the aforementioned mysterious girl with an attitude problem is Felli Loss, played by Nakahara Mai.

She has very long silver hair and appears to EMIT SAKURA BLOSSOMS at all times.

01-12-2009, 12:00 AM

She has very long silver hair and appears to EMIT SAKURA BLOSSOMS at all times.

I'd hate to be her housekeeper. Or love to maybe.

Suwako Moriya

01-12-2009, 02:00 AM

Aside from parts of the episode being a bit hectic, it wasn't half bad. Although to be honest I'm not completely sold on the series yet. It needs to essentially do a decent job of establishing itself first. Hopefully it will do that in the next episode or two.

That being said, Nina Antalk, Felli Loss, Mifi Rotten, and Meishen Trinden all have potential to be interesting to me. There's also her (http://anime.webnt.jp/regios/2008/09/post_11.php), but either they didn't mention her name or I completely missed it. There are others, but those four come to mind.

Suwako Moriya

01-12-2009, 02:02 AM

She has very long silver hair and appears to EMIT SAKURA BLOSSOMS at all times.

Felli Loss has quite the impressive ability? Okay maybe it's not actually an ability, but I'll just just pretend that it is one. Regardless, reading that gave me extra motivation to try out the first episode.

untoldsorrow

01-12-2009, 12:04 PM

I might give it a few more episodes but episode 1 did not impress me.

HitokiriShadow

01-12-2009, 07:51 PM

I'm a bit interested in some of the characters, but as a whole, I was unimpressed and have little interest in what is going on. I'll give it another chance or two, but I'm not expecting much out of this one.

something

01-18-2009, 07:05 PM

Episode 1:

- Well, that whole opening scene before the sponsor screen didnt really do anything for me. Icky bugs and dudes on motorcycles.
- This background music is driving me insane.
- Ooh, the first thing of interest - Cute Lilin, voiced by Takahashi Mikako (Znt Monmon, HnG Ayumu, H&C Ayumi, etc)
- I like Nina and she comes off like she might be an important character. She's also Feldt =D
- Yes I like her a lot... sleeveless shirt, shorts, thighhighs, detached sleeves... that's damn hot.
- Wahaha, silver haired girl is awesome. I was expecting this show to be a bit too obsessed with its own importance, but to my happy surprise it's willing to have a little fun too. Also, Nakahara Mai yesssssss.
- Mei, Mifi and the one I probably won't care much about should make for an awesome trio too.
- And now back to these dudes and their ugly bug.

Well, I like the girls at school plus Lilin, so they should be enough to keep me watching for a least at few eps.

More cute girls, less bugs!

something

01-18-2009, 07:06 PM

Fencedude

01-18-2009, 07:10 PM

There's also her (http://anime.webnt.jp/regios/2008/09/post_11.php), but either they didn't mention her name or I completely missed it. There are others, but those four come to mind.
Lilin Mafes, voiced by Takahashi Mikako. Looking forward to more of her, although she seems to be the lead guy's lover or something so she might complicate things if Nina falls for him.

I'm hoping Nina sticks with just seeing him as a "means to an end" (that end being squad 17's (and her own) success.

something

01-18-2009, 07:11 PM

I'm hoping Nina sticks with just seeing him as a "means to an end" (that end being squad 17's (and her own) success.
Personally, same. Tired of shows thinking female characters always have to fall in love with the lead guy. Let him stick to the girl he knows, and let Nina just continue being sexy and awesome on her own terms.

Suwako Moriya

01-19-2009, 02:14 AM

More cute girls, less bugs!

I can't think of a better way to sum it up.

Suwako Moriya

01-19-2009, 02:20 AM

There's also her (http://anime.webnt.jp/regios/2008/09/post_11.php), but either they didn't mention her name or I completely missed it. There are others, but those four come to mind.Lilin Mafes, voiced by Takahashi Mikako. Looking forward to more of her, although she seems to be the lead guy's lover or something so she might complicate things if Nina falls for him.

Ah thanks, thus so long as I actually remember her it, I have a name to go along with the design. Granted it remains to be seen how large of a role, she'll have in the story. I get the strange feeling she might be the type of character who doesn't truly come into play until much later.

Suwako Moriya

01-19-2009, 05:22 AM

Tired of shows thinking female characters always have to fall in love with the lead guy.

It wouldn't have to be that way if the lead guy didn't blackmail them with "If you want decent screen time then you need to get on my good side. Now remember, exactly as planned or else". Maybe not, but I like to pretend he does sometimes.

Fencedude

01-25-2009, 04:45 AM

Ok, that was much, MUCH better than episode 1.

The episode basically flew by, and we got to know Squad 17 much better, and see them in action. We also got to see just what Layfon is capable of.

Also Nina and Felli are still COMPLETELY AWESOME.

I'd listen to 23 minutes of Felli insulting Layfon.

Westlo

01-25-2009, 04:55 AM

Oh this is going for 24 episodes if people don't know.

Also Nina and Felli are still COMPLETELY AWESOME.

Was that ever in any doubt? Also I'm glad they replaced K.Rie who did the drama cd with Nakahara Mai, her voice is perfect for Felli.

Fencedude

01-25-2009, 04:58 AM

Suwako Moriya

01-25-2009, 05:33 AM

Ok, that was much, MUCH better than episode 1.

Is the second episode enough of an improvement over the lacking first episode to give the series another go or am I better off continuing to restrict it to the "Maybe Later" pile?

Also Nina and Felli are still COMPLETELY AWESOME.

On another note how the series treats those two on episode by episode basis and in terms of the series as a whole could make a huge difference for me.

Fencedude

01-25-2009, 05:35 AM

Suwako Moriya

01-25-2009, 05:44 AM

There's lots of Felli.

Well that gives some form of motivation to watch the episode. Perhaps I'll make time for it after finishing a few other things.

Suwako Moriya

01-25-2009, 07:07 AM

So in the same moment that Layfton ends up impressing two guys, he ends up angering two girls. I wonder if Meishen Trinden would consider the latter to be good news for her. Although if she found out about Lilin Mafes, she might get angry.

The fact the guy even tried to hide downplay his skills in the first place indicate there must be something that happened in his past that caused him to decide to take that route. Although obviously that plan already fell apart, but then again no "I'll downplay my abilities" strategy ever holds up.

In any case, part of me does wonder if Nina took into account the possible issues that comes with forcing a random new guy you know little about. Issues such as what the guy is really like in terms of personality, behavior, past, etc. I get the feeling she went with an "Ah good enough" type attitude.

Felis is certainly interesting and thanks to her the world will continue to be blessed by Sakura petals. Although the "traitor" line is curious. Did I miss some type of heartfelt promise the guy made with her? Or is this akin to the "You didn't turn out to be the way I wanted you to be" scenario?

In any case the second episode really was a massive improvement over the first. Probably because they gave this episode an actual structure rather than simply just throwing something together or whatever.

Westlo

01-25-2009, 07:38 AM

Felis is certainly interesting and thanks to her the world will continue to be blessed by Sakura petals. Although the "traitor" line is curious. Did I miss some type of heartfelt promise the guy made with her? Or is this akin to the "You didn't turn out to be the way I wanted you to be" scenario?

She thought he was like her, someone powerful who was holding back their power because they didn't like being used or whatever. So when he revealed his true power he was a traitor to her.

Suwako Moriya

01-25-2009, 07:55 AM

She thought he was like her, someone powerful who was holding back their power because they didn't like being used or whatever. So when he revealed his true power he was a traitor to her.

That explanation does indeed make sense when you put it that way. It also means that this is pretty close to if not completely the "You didn't turn out to be the way I wanted you to be" scenario. In some ways, I can understand Felis' anger. However she does hold some responsibility for making an assumption.

Either way this episodes gives me the feeling part of the story will deal with Squad 17 getting to know the "real" Layfton beyond being that dude they just met and having to come to terms with it. Layfton of course will also have to deal with their reactions as they get to know him better.

something

01-25-2009, 05:29 PM

Episode 2:

- Er, that's a pretty dangerous game of Capture the Flag. It seems they're not really at war at all, but that totally looked like a live-fire exercise.
- OP animation needs to slow down a bit.
- Nina's zettai ryouiki is a relatively small skin/covering ratio, but it's fucking wonderful anyway. Also, I'm already thinking Layfon is going to be annoying. I don't like these types who are super skilled warriors but try to suppress it due to some emotional baggage they're dragging around. It's a character type that's really, really easy to screw up.
- Felli will do a lot to make up for it though =D
- Hah, Nina works at the same place. She's even got that zettai ryouiki going on at work. God I love her.
- I almost feel a little sorry for Meifon. Her love bento went to Nina instead. :sd:
- Nice scene between Nina and Layfon though, although I still hope they don't try to make them a couple.
- Then it's the inter-platoon match. Yeah, that was pretty cool, and Nina is awesome as always. Seems like the school does recognize her skills and would like to see them put to use in another platoon, but she'd rather stick with the misfits.

Also, no stupid bugs or generic boring warriors! That's a big improvement. I still dislike the fast paced BGM they used though.　I just hope Nina doesn't get too completely sidelined when everything starts to focus more explicitly on Layfon.

HitokiriShadow

01-25-2009, 07:53 PM

Against my better judgment, I decided to give the show another chance since it was getting a good amount of positive views here. It's still a thouroughly mediocre show, but I'm at least slightly interested now. Much more Felli and Nina this episode helped. Dammit, I told myself I was going to drop shows like this, but I'm too weak to follow through.

Westlo

01-26-2009, 01:47 AM

Episode 2:

- Nice scene between Nina and Layfon though, although I still hope they don't try to make them a couple.

Actually I hope they do because with them being in the same squad and job it would actually show us how they get closer as opposed to "Hi I'm your girlfriend from before the series" if they bring that girl from ep 1 back as his love interest instead.

Suwako Moriya

01-26-2009, 06:18 AM

- Nice scene between Nina and Layfon though, although I still hope they don't try to make them a couple.Actually I hope they do because with them being in the same squad and job it would actually show us how they get closer as opposed to "Hi I'm your girlfriend from before the series" if they bring that girl from ep 1 back as his love interest instead.

So we have the idea of going with a pre-established couple vs forming a couple over time. Honestly, I'm not really sure where I stand myself. I think a lot of is going to depend heavily on how much of a role in the story Lilin gets. If they can give her decent focus and establish her history with Layfon then it might work. However if all we is occasional "By the way she exists" then it will fail. By it mean I Lilin X Layfon. Regardless, we're only on episode 2 of 24. Plenty of time for them to give characters more focus. Be it Nina, Layfon, Lilin, that random generic, etc.

something

01-26-2009, 06:39 AM

Actually I hope they do because with them being in the same squad and job it would actually show us how they get closer as opposed to "Hi I'm your girlfriend from before the series" if they bring that girl from ep 1 back as his love interest instead.
Well, see, my point is that I don't care about his love life at all. If he stays with chick from ep 1, maybe it won't be as big a focus. Or they could, I dunno, ignore romance! ...Okay, not a chance of that happening. But I'm still not interested in Nina x Layfon right now.

something

02-01-2009, 03:34 PM

Episode 3:

- Wow, it's such love at first sight that she bursts into tears! There you go, don't wait for Layfon, go for this chick! ...Although I still need someone to grab Layfon and save Nina from deredere female lead syndrome.
- OH GOD SYNOLA YOU ARE AWESOME.
- Heh, Layfon's Women Troubles continue. Also, mixed showers!
- Ah, good, they aren't dragging out the Nina/Layfon issue. I was worried they'd have Nina be unreasonable and prolong her bitterness.
- Just as they more or less patch things up, some soldier dudes show up and kidnap Zuellni, who is apparently the city's sentient fairy computer AI girl type thing. Then a man who Layfon calls his "senpai" shows up, and proceeds to teleport[?] himself, the soldiers, and Nina to, er, another dimension so they can fight?
- He proceeds to kick their asses, and Nina gets a few good hits in too despite him assuming they'd be far too powerful for her. But one of the soldiers loses hs mask and... has no face? Anyway, Zuellni is saved, but the man (Dixerio) does some sort of sleep spell on Nina and makes her forget what she saw.
- Also, Zuellni is fucking adorable.
- Flashback, long haired mini-Nina, and a totally awkward sounding explanation from a fairy-thief she's trying to accost. She saves the fairy but the pissed off thief sends her off a really, really, really high cliff. She... oh shit. Covered in blood, arm looking bent in an unfortunate way, but most disturbingly she's totally impaled though the shoulder and stomach. Oh man.
- But the fairy of the city at the time, Schneibel, saves Nina's live by giving up her own. Ever since then, Nina has hated weakness and been very protective of the fairies.
- After Layfon gets her to safety and calls mechanic guy to help out, Mifi, Natuki and Mei capture him so Mei can give him another bento I guess.
- Hahah, Naruki ties up Felli too. Felli... oh god, Felli thinks being tied up is fun XD
- Hahaha, Felli is amazing. She decides to forgive Layfon for lying to her, but her revenge is to nickname him Fon-Fon. XD
- Synola was Queen Alsheyra? Oh, hah! She's the queen, but she has a body double named Canalice taking her place. :sd:
- You know, there's one big problem though. They have severely different eye colors. Bright emerald green and deep deep purple. How in the world is anyone fooled? Canalice also has a mole Alsheyra/Synola doesn't have.
- The latter is also apparently using kei to make herself look younger. Hmm maybe she's changed her eye color too then, and normally she has the same purple as Canalice.
- ::blinks:: SUDDENLY FLASHBACK IN ENGRISH! XD What the fuck?
- Oh god, this is hilarious. I facepalmed so hard.

Good episode, but man what the hell was that at the end? :sd:

Next up, Felli-meido?

Fencedude

02-01-2009, 04:12 PM

This show is just so bizarrely wacky at times.

Seriously, wtf?

HitokiriShadow

02-01-2009, 08:19 PM

Felli won the episode with her Fon-Fon/Layton the Flash scene (and she likes ropes!) and officially becomes my favorite character. But "Synola" is a close second. At the moment, I'm finding myself rather indifferent to Nina. She's not bad and I don't dislike her, but she's rather unremarkable.

I have a feeling Meicchi is not going to survive to the end of the series. She just seems like a character that will get offed for an emotional gutpunch at some point.

That last scene was lulz.

Suwako Moriya

02-01-2009, 09:10 PM

All right then, it's nice to get a better idea of where Nina is coming from. However I have to question this whole "Electronic Fairy" stuff. I'm just going to assume someone just likes the idea of naked fairies. I like how she whacked on the guys she was supposed to be too weak to fight.

On a side note, I wonder if that thing with the fairy resulted in anything aside from Nina's life being saved. Sometimes when X ends up giving its life force for the sake of Y, Y receives some sort of side effect.

I wonder if we should honor the divine one aka Felli by only referring to that guy as Fon Fon from now on. Felli is proving herself to be one of the better characters in the series. Both because of her reaction to the ropes and her nickname thing.

The trio is your classic case of an awesome package deal. Randomly arresting people with ropes. Reporting on stuff. Being as shy as possible. I'm half-expecting and hoping for some parody extra where the three are some sentai team.

Synola or rather the Queen is going to prove to be an interesting character. Hopefully she'll have a decent amount of interaction with Lilin so that Lilin can some screen time. So yeah, I like her design and that's my main reason why.

On a side note, I'm going to try and pretend that "Engrish" section doesn't exist. I mean it sounded like they weren't even trying... Which is just beyond sad if you ask me.

Suwako Moriya

02-01-2009, 10:38 PM

pathos

02-02-2009, 11:27 AM

Episode 3:

- ::blinks:: SUDDENLY FLASHBACK IN ENGRISH! XD What the fuck?
- Oh god, this is hilarious. I facepalmed so hard.

Good episode, but man what the hell was that at the end? :sd:

The only thing I could put together with that (and it took a second rewatch, and a pause to actually place it).....

At the beginning of the show, when the queen is looking into Layfon's semi girlfriend's (can't remember her name) eyes, first some creature shows up, then a different girl.

That girl appears to be the one in the engrish flashback.

What that means, I dunno. Guesses only. Reincarnation, perhaps?

William K

02-03-2009, 02:52 AM

To make a long story short this episode is focused on Felli, the poor girl who is trying to find a different path. Watch Felli make an effort as a waitress in outfit 1.0. Then watch her in outfit 2.0. See Felli interact with the awesome trio. Watch her deal with a monster. Note her view on the trio. And above all make sure to worship her very existence.

Felli by herself makes this one a sleeper for the season. Love her SD moments and her deadly kicks. Poor refridgerator/freezer...
And we find out what those sakura petals are at least

Suwako Moriya

02-03-2009, 09:21 AM

Felli by herself makes this one a sleeper for the season.

Felli's existence and the events of episode four made it worth sticking with the show. The more we get of her the better. On a side note the less of the Engrish the better as well.

Fencedude

02-03-2009, 10:09 AM

This show really doesn't make much sense at all, but damn Felli's awesome

Westlo

02-07-2009, 05:08 PM

William K

02-08-2009, 05:20 AM

Westlo

02-08-2009, 07:14 AM

Felli-sempai is awesome, no wonder she's the most popular female in the last Regio's poll and 2nd overall. First is Ray who I have no idea is... except maybe that guy who was fighting with Layton in episode 1 who's also in the ED shown before the queen.

Ray = Rayfon?

Yeah I completely forgot about the R and L thing Japan has. Results for the curious is...

Ray = 27.67%
Felli = 18.08%
Nina = 17.31%

Fencedude

02-09-2009, 01:10 AM

More Engrish, I hope this stuff becomes relevant soon.

Layfon and Meichin go on a date. Meichin's adorable, but has no chance. Ah well.

Felli was awesome, as always.

Filth Monsters attack, the students are all useless, Layfon shows up and takes them all out like its nothing.

He goes out and takes out the mother monster, comes back in and collapses into Nina's chest. (and what a chest it is!)

Suwako Moriya

02-09-2009, 01:57 AM

More Engrish, I hope this stuff becomes relevant soon.

As of current, I'm treating it as a random act or maybe I should say a planned act of torture.

Layfon and Meichin go on a date. Meichin's adorable, but has no chance. Ah well.

This episode made feel sorry for her. She's got the bad luck of having competition from not just one person, but potentially two. Okay granted one of the two is a long distance thing right now, but sooner or later she'll come into play.

Felli was awesome, as always.

Is she even capable of being anything less? Yeah, I like to ask stupid questions on occasion.

Filth Monsters attack, the students are all useless, Layfon shows up and takes them all out like its nothing.

Actually, I'll honest here. It's going to get rather boring if the vast majority of the work ends up being done by Layfon. I know he has advantages due to experience and probably something special about him. However it would be nice if things became slightly less unbalanced.

He goes out and takes out the mother monster, comes back in and collapses into Nina's chest. (and what a chest it is!)

In other words, his plan worked perfectly. Or wait, that would have been my plan. Except I'd have died long before I could implement it. Regardless I'm feeling jealous for some reason.

something

02-15-2009, 07:54 PM

Episode 4:

- Gaaaaaah, more of the stupid Engrish? And it seems like they changed to designs to look very ugly.
- YES! Angry chibi waitress maid Felli totally makes up for it.
- All maid cafes must be run by cross dressing men, apparently.
- Her facial expression practice is priceless. Seems there's an actual power-related reason behind her problem expressing herself though.
- Oh man, the black suits her so much better. She's lovely. LOVELY! No matter how bad or dumb or pointless this show gets, if Felli gets significant screen time *I WILL WATCH*.
- Niiiice, she can blow things up with her sakura blossoms!
- A part time job with Mei and friends? I like how Mei brings a fancy bento to a haunted place.
- ...And the job quickly turns into "save their asses". Heh.
- Or, well, get saved by this Vance dude I guess, and then help him save them.
- Heh, so in the end she has to do it herself. The last thing she wanted to do, really. Nina and Layfon arrive a bit late... and oh god Nina hugs her and Felli blushes and it's so damn adorable!
- But how does the story they fed Mei and friends work? Shouldn't they have been covered in tentacle goo?

Ah! Her smile was amazing, especially followed by the angry chibi face again.

And a nice shot of her in the ED.

something

02-15-2009, 08:26 PM

Episode 5:

- Ah, again with the stupid engrish! Nobody cares, stop with these scenes! Use the time for more Felli and Nina hugging!
- Fuck it, maybe it's supposed to be important, but I'm not watching these scenes anymore. ::skips to main ep::
- Angry Nina, angry Felli, date with Mei-chan. Ganbatte, Mei-chan~ Felli is much better, but Mei is so adorable.
- Ewwww, more stupid ugly bugs.
- Yaaay, more super cute Zuellni! <3
- And the fight begins. Sheesh, talk about throwing down a huge, huge, gap in power between Layfon and everyone else in the platoon. They just rendered everyone else essentially irrelevant when it comes to real fights, except maybe Felli who is really support anyway. What are they going to do to power up Nina and nerai utsu boy?

Well, it's nice to see Layfon do something cool finally. But more importantly, it seems like he's getting over his "baw baw I dont want to fight" crap. That's good, because that attitude is infuriating in anime.

pathos

02-15-2009, 09:16 PM

Episode 5:
- And the fight begins. Sheesh, talk about throwing down a huge, huge, gap in power between Layfon and everyone else in the platoon. They just rendered everyone else essentially irrelevant when it comes to real fights, except maybe Felli who is really support anyway. What are they going to do to power up Nina and nerai utsu boy?

Well, it's nice to see Layfon do something cool finally. But more importantly, it seems like he's getting over his "baw baw I dont want to fight" crap. That's good, because that attitude is infuriating in anime.

Well, the gap in power isn't really surprising, given what (very) little they've given of his background. I'd actually be surprised if they found a way to actually bridge the gap in the space of however many episodes this show will be (although, with all the crazy power ups that happen in any typical shounen fighting manga/show, I suppose I can't say it wont happen).

Although, to be honest, we don't really know how good the sniper is, really. Not motivated at all. Plus, he's not a hand to hand specialist, so comparing is a bit hard.

Nina is the real puzzle I suppose. She's not close at all skill wise. Will they make her much, much stronger to catch up, or will they turn her into more of a leader type, who also fights? Beats me. The first option would probably please more people, the second option is probably more believable.

What I think I know about Layfon -

He was from a city where everyone fought the bugs, all the time.

He was elected in the "elite badass bug corpse", err, 12 guardians, at a very young age (no clue his real age, but he looked 10 in that flashback of his first fight).

Apparently he had a reputation of being a bit mercenary, at least when it came to money.

he either quit, got fired, or just walked away recently, after some sort of failure. Apparently a rather large one, although they wont say exactly what yet. So, we get treated to a boatload of angst while he tries to straighten out his life. I'm not particularly happy putting up with it, but i suppose I can deal, since that appears to be part of the story they are trying to tell. But, the quicker the better, thanks.

I'm going to guess however he left, the Queen and the other guardians might think of it as temporary, while he gets his act together. Well, they seem to be holding his job open for him, anyway.

Hell, where was I going with this? :sd:

Suwako Moriya

02-15-2009, 09:21 PM

Fuck it, maybe it's supposed to be important, but I'm not watching these scenes anymore. ::skips to main ep::.

I'll be perfectly honest here and this may sound bad to some, but here goes. If the series ever gets licensed, I'd actually hope for the said R1 company to just completely remove the "Engrish" parts from the Japanese track and replace them with actual English.

And the fight begins. Sheesh, talk about throwing down a huge, huge, gap in power between Layfon and everyone else in the platoon.

That right there describes one of my major issues and worries in regards to the series. It's going to get rather boring if 95% of the work has to be done by one person.

something

02-15-2009, 09:36 PM

in the space of however many episodes this show will be
Confirmed two cour apparently.

Although, to be honest, we don't really know how good the sniper is, really. Not motivated at all. Plus, he's not a hand to hand specialist, so comparing is a bit hard.
Snipers can only ever be backup at best though (unless they're Lockon fucking Stratos), so I'm not expecting much. I'm sure he'll be good, but fights will rarely revolve around his abilities.

Oh, and because I keep forgetting to mention, the damn dude who we see in all the flashbacks tooooootally looks like human form Zangetsu in Bleach =P (only a spoiler up to about ep... um, i dunno, like 50-some?)

William K

02-15-2009, 09:44 PM

Although, to be honest, we don't really know how good the sniper is, really. Not motivated at all. Plus, he's not a hand to hand specialist, so comparing is a bit hard.

As was mentioned above, snipers are not main characters like what's-his-name from Full Metal Panic! for example. As for motivation, he just needs that blonde drill-hair we briefly saw in Ep 1 to join the platoon. You can see her with the group at the end of the OP.

Nina is the real puzzle I suppose. She's not close at all skill wise. Will they make her much, much stronger to catch up, or will they turn her into more of a leader type, who also fights? Beats me. The first option would probably please more people, the second option is probably more believable.

Well, as was speculated when Schneibel gave her life there might have been some extra effects. But I wouldn't really mind if she ended up being the platoon leader-type who is more in strategy and tactics as opposed to being in the frontline herself.

By the way, I think Layfon X Felli has moved up over any of the other possible pairings for me...

Westlo

02-16-2009, 01:46 AM

That right there describes one of my major issues and worries in regards to the series. It's going to get rather boring if 95% of the work has to be done by one person.

Don't forget episode 3 had another strong human as well as non bug opponents and from watching episode 1 that red headed guy is not a Heaven's Blade. So in addition to Layton we have the Queen + 11 Heaven's Blade as well as another faction or two.

Need more of the Queen asap!

Suwako Moriya

02-16-2009, 02:38 AM

Don't forget episode 3 had another strong human as well as non bug opponents and from watching episode 1 that red headed guy is not a Heaven's Blade. So in addition to Layton we have the Queen + 11 Heaven's Blade as well as another faction or two.

I see your point that there are other strong humans aside from Layton. Which makes sense by default anyway. After all, they're going to want people for Layton to challenge. That and unless he's hiding yet another ability, it's impossible for him to be everywhere at once.

Even so, I'm mainly looking at in the context of a more specific area. To put it another way, it's would be like pointing out various planets that have multiple moons. However that doesn't change the fact Earth has only one. At least last time I checked.

I guess my most major issue is this. I'd like to see Nina's efforts to be rewarded. I'm not sure I want to see her doomed to eternal failure simply because she isn't uber enough. Although I will admit that perhaps I'm be impatient in certain regards. However I still can't help, but worry given my tastes.

That being said, it's hard to say how much of Layton's power is a result of training and how much is a result of possibly being born that way. I guess in some ways that could make a difference in future progress.

something

02-16-2009, 02:46 AM

Even so, I'm mainly looking at in the context of a more specific area.
Same here. yeah there are all the other Heavens Blades or whatever they're called, but poo on them, the only one I care about is Queenie McBoobgrope. I'm much more interested in making sure the 17th Platoon stays relevant.

Suwako Moriya

02-16-2009, 02:52 AM

I'm much more interested in making sure the 17th Platoon stays relevant.

For certain, you worded it much better than I did. Still there's plenty of time left in the series, so hopefully they'll make proper use of it.

Westlo

02-16-2009, 02:53 AM

I'm sure they''ll stay relevant, Layton, Felli and Nina being the most popular characters in the franchise kinda assure that... but I'm sure the Grenlan faction (Queen, Lilin + some heavens Blades) will play a big role. Everyone in Layton's new city being weak as fuck assures that.

There's like 3 possible opponents atm

Engrish lol cast
Red haired guys faction
The group he was fighting

And you might even had a rogue heaven's blade or two. The sooner we move on from the bugs the better.

William K

02-16-2009, 03:06 AM

There are also who-knows how many other walking, domed cities out there. We've only seen 3 (4 if you include Nina's home city, Schnaibel)

The technology in the Engrish portion looks way behind what is in Zuellni so I'm thinking it's quite a distant past they're flashbacking to.

Suwako Moriya

02-16-2009, 03:09 AM

I'm sure they''ll stay relevant, Layton, Felli and Nina being the most popular characters in the franchise kinda assure that...

Interesting, I wonder what the chances of Nina gaining some level ups are. Actually in spite of my complaints I need to remember what I've learned from RPGs. Which is you can go from having trouble defeating a generic insect to being able to kill a god like being. So maybe Nina is the same way. Perhaps all she needs is a chainsaw.

but I'm sure the Grenlan faction (Queen, Lilin + some heavens Blades) will play a big role. Everyone in Layton's new city being weak as fuck assures that.

I have to admit that I'm curious as to what will happen if/when certain paths start crossing. Which stands a good chance of eventually happening. The only question is when and how.

Engrish lol cast

The sooner they get defeated the better. Save our ears, Layton. Please save our ears.

something

02-16-2009, 03:34 AM

William K

02-16-2009, 03:42 AM

The technology in the Engrish portion looks way behind what is in Zuellni so I'm thinking it's quite a distant past they're flashbacking to.
For some reason when I first saw the girl, I assumed it was the Queen. In no small part because it's in the episode where we get a real introduction to her. Heaven's Blades might have a longer lifespan or something.

Yeah, I thought the little girl in Lilin's eyes was the Queen when she was younger too.

Westlo

02-16-2009, 03:50 AM

pathos

02-16-2009, 08:15 AM

I have to admit that I'm curious as to what will happen if/when certain paths start crossing. Which stands a good chance of eventually happening. The only question is when and how.

I'm assuming they will cross. Considering how (usually) peaceful it is at the school/city, and how much fighting they show in the op, I'd say there is a very good chance of the paths crossing. Also, either in the op or ed, they actually show Nina's squad and the queen together. Of course, that really doesn't mean, well, anything. But, I thought it was interesting.

The technology in the Engrish portion looks way behind what is in Zuellni so I'm thinking it's quite a distant past they're flashbacking to.
For some reason when I first saw the girl, I assumed it was the Queen. In no small part because it's in the episode where we get a real introduction to her. Heaven's Blades might have a longer lifespan or something.

Yeah, I thought the little girl in Lilin's eyes was the Queen when she was younger too.

Makes one wonder why she saw herself in Lilin, Lilin has the same potential to be as strong as the Queen? Who going by her attitude to her heaven's blades and OP is pretty uber.

When I first saw that, I'd assumed the Queen was seeing Lilin's past reincarnation or something. After thinking about it, I did decide it was the opposite, and the queen was seeing or own past, or past reincarnation (or...something). I dunno, I'm guessing that Lilin has some weird power even she doesn't know. Either that, or they really, really aren't making a bit of sense :P

William K

02-16-2009, 11:32 AM

Episode deals mainly with the letter that we saw Lilin post to Layfon and also a view of what Felli's house is like. But super-cute Zuellni clearly wins this episode. The Engrish part was so bad that I could barely understand it without subs :P. But it seems like even in that past, the environment is bad that ppl can't go outside.

They are also playing up the big gap in skill between Layfon and the rest of Platoon 17 with the scene showing their score from the machine training...

Also just noticed that not only does the big character portrait in the ED changes, but the person singing the chorus changes too. Ep 4 was Felli, 5 was Nina and 6 is Lilin.

pathos

02-17-2009, 08:18 AM

Heh, Nina angst this episode. At least she only seems to take 1 episode to get over it.

Layfon can't do anything right. To little, now to much :P

Suwako Moriya

02-17-2009, 07:47 PM

It's nice to know that a letter can take multiple detours. Maybe it's just me, but I'm sensing some form of jealousy from Felli given the way she dealt with the letter when she had possession of it. Nina, do your best to get stronger. Assuming it's even possible...

William K

02-17-2009, 08:15 PM

I'll be perfectly honest here and this may sound bad to some, but here goes. If the series ever gets licensed, I'd actually hope for the said R1 company to just completely remove the "Engrish" parts from the Japanese track and replace them with actual English.

If I'm reading things correctly, the full version of "Legend of Regios" aka the Engrish portion is the extra for DVDs 1-3... roflolololol
Nazuka Kaori (the young girl??) and Sawashiro Miyuki provide voices for it so I might watch just for that though.

untoldsorrow

02-21-2009, 04:12 PM

I wonder what episiode will reveal to everyone that he's was part of Heaven's Blade?

pathos

02-23-2009, 08:00 AM

Aftermath of the Nina trouble, but looks like they are finally starting to come together as a team a bit.

Looks like they are turning Nina into a real "captain type", although she is working to get stronger too.

I'm just wondering when Layfon's old and new cities bump into each other. I figure its probably inevitable at this point.

William K

02-27-2009, 03:43 AM

This episode has made this show a keeper for me. Some great interaction between the members of Platoon 17 and teamwork at the end. Good to know that even super Fon-Fon can't take on a newly mature Filth Beast on his own.
Looks like ep 8 introduces one of the other platoons.

Suwako Moriya

03-01-2009, 08:49 AM

In this episode, we find out that Nina has been training hard. Maybe too hard. We also get to see the team work against a filth monster. You know the name filth monster makes me think all they really need to do is bomb it with soap and water.:P

This episode is a good reminder that Nina is one of the major reasons to watch this series. Another major reason is of course Felli, but well there was more Nina focus this time around.

William K

03-02-2009, 09:18 PM

We are introduced to another platoon (the 5th) led by Gorneo and his 2nd in command Shanti. Gorneo, who is also from Grendan, has a grudge against Layfon (probably because the latter is running away from his Heaven's Blade duties). Gorneo is also the younger brother of Savaris (one of the Heaven's Blades that Layfon fought together with in Episode 1).

Anyway, 17 defeats 5 in an Inter-Platoon match and later they are sent out together to investigate a domed city that had been attacked by Filth Monsters. Turns out the empty city was the same one that beat Zuellni back in episode 2. Episode ends with Gorneo revealing that Layfon is a Heaven's Blade. Next episode's title indicates we'll get more explanation about the Heaven's Blade

Highlights of the episode
- More screentime for Leerin/Lilin. She even gets her own chibi-face moment
- Synola is back and grabs the limelight immediately :)
- Shanti (Ami Koishimizu!) wields a spear and follows Gorneo in disliking Platoon 17, but she's no match for the deliciously devious Felli! For a serious show set in a post-apocalyptic world, Regios sure has lots of comedic moments.

Gorneo and Shanti have also been added to the ED animation

something

03-03-2009, 08:39 PM

Episode 6:

- Nina looking kinda unhappy there.
- Oh Mei, opening other people's mail is not cool.
- Meicchi goes Hauuuuuu~! Then she sees Felli and goes Hauuuuu~ again!
- And Nina is totally in a bad mood. I hope she doesn't stick in this funk for too long.
- I want to go grocery shopping with Felli too~. Although I'm not sure I'd want to consume the resulting dishes.
- Hahaha, oh god why is Felli so infinitely superior to anything else this show could possibly do? She made the best fucking face ever after she had to pull back her kick prematurely. XD
- Argh, back to the Engrish. Whyyyyyyy? ::skips it again::
- Naruki wants Fonfon to become a sort of part time police officer? Or at least, her boss does. The guy's kinda got a lot on his plate.
- ::looks at the scores in the training sim:: That has to be kind of... painful. Nina, ~830k. Fonfon, 19.8 million. :sd: And there's Felli at the bottom not trying at all.
- lol, this letter really gets around, doesn't it? From the mailbox to Meicchi to Felli to Nina.
- So some bombs went off and there was something about data chips and OH GOD ZUELLNI IS SO FUCKING CUTE <3 <3

Well that was pretty good. I think Nina might have started to get over the emo near the end there.

Fencedude

03-03-2009, 10:41 PM

Layfon is terminally boring, but Felli and Zuellni are awesome every moment they are on screen.

something

03-04-2009, 07:07 AM

Layfon is terminally boring, but Felli and Zuellni are awesome every moment they are on screen.
But while boring, he's not terribly annoying, which a huge plus. If we can keep sidestepping the bugs and minimize the crap engrish, this could end up a fairly good show. Looks like it'll be bug time soon though.

Suwako Moriya

03-04-2009, 08:16 AM

But while boring, he's not terribly annoying, which a huge plus.

That's probably the best perspective to look at it from when comes to characters like Layfon. Also at least he doesn't fill me with rage. So I'd consider that a plus as well.

Suwako Moriya

03-04-2009, 09:28 AM

Shanti is cute in a bratty way. However her best moment was getting "punished" by Felli. That's right, Felli! Show here who the boss around here is. More Leerin is always a good thing. Heh, seems like we'll be getting some type of explanation and back story next episode?

Fencedude

03-04-2009, 10:22 AM

pathos

03-04-2009, 11:22 AM

Felli was particularly awesome this episode.

Shanti - monkey girl :P

Fencedude

03-04-2009, 12:51 PM

I just know that Nina's going to be able to tap into some sort of DENSHA YOUSEI power or something.

Also needs more Zuellni.

(oh yeah, episode was good)

Suwako Moriya

03-04-2009, 01:11 PM

I just know that Nina's going to be able to tap into some sort of DENSHA YOUSEI power or something.

I'd be so happy if something like that happened. The poor girl deserves a level up.

William K

03-04-2009, 06:27 PM

I just know that Nina's going to be able to tap into some sort of DENSHA YOUSEI power or something.

Also needs more Zuellni.

(oh yeah, episode was good)

One thing that bugged me about the episode was that at first they said that Zuellni was not stopping and continuing toward the metamorphosing Filth Monster. Does that mean they have no control over where the city decides to go? Or are there some City Council or something that decides, and Karian has less authority than first hinted?

Also, later when Nina and the rest found out, the city started moving in the opposite direction. Did Nina convince Zuellni to turn around?

something

03-04-2009, 07:20 PM

Episode 7:

- Fonfon gets a new toy. Felli gets an unexpected new hairstyle. XD As interesting as I find her current role, I do hope that she decides to give it her all eventually, even if it's only when things get to the point where she has no choice. We really need to see her serious more often.
- Heh, Naruki just won points with me. She's a pretty cool character when she gets the chance to be.
- Now it's time to stalk Nina! So she's been training like crazy in secret.
- More Engrish nonsen--OH GOD NINA SIDEBOOB!
- She's pretty up front about what she's thinking, which is good. Layfon is pretty cool here too, and makes a good point: he's trained to fight alone, and so it's Nina's job to command him and the rest of the platoon. It doesn't matter if she's weaker than him, because she has skills he doesn't. ...Or so it's supposed to go but he's so stupidly overpowered compared to the rest that the typical tactician/powerhouse relationship kinda falls apart. Hopefully they make it work.
- Well, that's cool, looks like they're giving it a go already. lol, Layfon has been fighting the filth monster for a day already? But in come Nina and Sharnid to help, with Felli still back as recon.
- That was a pretty ballsy move by Nina. Stand in a canyon and be bait. Fun!

Pretty good ep again, but needs more Zuellni.

So to break down the reasons why I'm still watching:

Felli - 50%
Nina - 20%
Zuellni - 20%
Mei going hauuuu - 5%
Her other friends - 5%

If we get more breast groping from the queen, that'll be in there too, but at the moment the above is all that matters.

something

03-07-2009, 12:07 AM

Episode 8:

- Ah, more Lilin, or rather Leerin I guess, even though that doesn't look as cute.
- Gorneo and Shante? Heh, two people who supposedly are related to the Heaven's Blades, but they're absolutely nothing to Layfon either. Oh, and more Koshimizu Ami, heh.
- So now that everyone else is happy, it's Layfon's turn to get all mopey and withdrawn. Boo.
- Yeah, wtf Fonfon. Nina is totally back on her feet, excited, happy, ready to take on the world, and here you are getting all emo on her. Faaaaail.
- But Leerin, apparently, does not fail. In fact, she passes the breast test with a million points, if you ask Shinola. Yay, they're back!
- Gaaaah we need Felli in her black battle outfit more. God damn she's hot. That frilly skirt is amazingly impractical for what seem to otherwise be fairly serious outfits, but I loooooove it.
- Bwhahaha, and she totally punks Shante. XD
- Shante's helmet has ears. Hah.
- Ahaha, Felli got her again.
- And drama in the ghost town. It is pretty effective, how they depict the abandoned city and all. Looks like Nina will learn a lot more about Layfon too.

Things are moving along nicely.

Fencedude

03-07-2009, 12:58 AM

Felli continues to win the series absolutely effortlessly, though Leerin and Shinola are making a good flanking attack on her.

And Shante's hilarious, if for no other reason than providing Felli with another target.

Fencedude

03-10-2009, 06:00 PM

Leerin really needs to get over Layfon and accept the fact that she belongs to Shinola now.

Also Felli is incredibly sexy.

(oh yeah other stuff happened but its not very important)

Magewolf

03-10-2009, 08:20 PM

Felli is sending Fon Fon all sorts of signals but he is to blockheaded to notice,he really does not deserve her.
Since it looks like most of the military arts people are male,what they should do for the city vs city games is send Felli out in her black outfit with the boots and she could use her power to make sure that all the opponents get a good look at her.She would probably incapacitate half or more of the other city's team and maybe even turn some to her side.

Suwako Moriya

03-11-2009, 05:02 AM

Leerin really needs to get over Layfon and accept the fact that she belongs to Shinola now.

Maybe it's just my delusional mind, but during select moments of the episode I was half-expecting Leerin to accept Shinola's advances and start making out with her. Regardless, it's clear I'd like for Leerin to stop resisting and just let herself be seduced.

That being said, even if Leerin is apart from Layfon she still has the advantage. I mean as much as I like Nina and Felli, I don't think either of them are capable of replacing Leerin quite yet.

Sure if the two worked hard enough they could be something more, but right now due to the way their current relationship(s) with Layfon have been playing out, they're at best either friends or simply just fellow co-workers or whatever.

Also the more I see Leerin, the more I'm hoping for her to eventually cross paths with Nina and Felli. Just to see how the two of them would react to seeing her for real. Although the more time passes the less confident I am in that actually happening. Yes, I'm a very impatient one sometimes.:sweat: Although to be fair such a moment would greatly change the dynamic of the series.

Also Felli is incredibly sexy.

Wait. She only qualifies as incredible? I thought she'd rank higher than that. Oh and the more she owns the monkey the better.

Suwako Moriya

03-11-2009, 07:55 AM

Since it looks like most of the military arts people are male,what they should do for the city vs city games is send Felli out in her black outfit with the boots and she could use her power to make sure that all the opponents get a good look at her.She would probably incapacitate half or more of the other city's team and maybe even turn some to her side.

The problem with that strategy is it sounds like it's so effective that it might be considered cheating because of it. Then again if she employed the strategy correctly, no one would dare to disqualify her. Because they'd end up on her side and would want her to win. For certain, I'd have trouble denying her power. And I mean that in multiple ways.

Fencedude

03-17-2009, 10:31 PM

Well, that was odd.

Suddenly a glowing horned animal...thing?

I have no idea what this show is going towards.

Next time, Tits!

William K

03-17-2009, 10:53 PM

Well, that was odd.

Suddenly a glowing horned animal...thing?

I have no idea what this show is going towards.

The credits at the end of the episode says that it is the abandoned city, Gandoweria (or something like that)... Some cities have cute fairies, while others have animals??? Nina could see it/him because she is linked to Schnaibel? Who are those masked people? Was that Grendan appearing behind Leerin in Ep 9?

More confusing questions, but doesn't really matter as long as there is Felli. Or should it be Felli-tan in this episode? I was half-expecting her to go "Urucai!'

Next time, Tits!

Heh, an onsen, I mean spa episode!

Fencedude

03-22-2009, 08:11 PM

pathos

03-23-2009, 07:03 AM

That was an actually interesting and funny way to use a flashback.

Heck, I'm starting to get used to them. But, I'm wondering if the car scene will ever end.

Suwako Moriya

03-24-2009, 01:41 AM

The potential pain would be so worth the chance to carry Felli around like that. Maybe potential isn't the right word...

Is it bad I get a strange sense of satisfaction every time Shante gets hurts?

In any case, it looks like the next episode is an extremely important one. Thus I need to get around to watching it.

William K

03-24-2009, 02:10 AM

As promised, there were tits in large quantities, but the episode was all about Felli, and she absolutely ran away with it. Her brother made a good stab at stealing it from her, but Felli is an unstoppable force of awesome.

Also, sukumizu!

Karian was hilarious near the end when he 'interrogated' Fon-Fon and more or less spilled the beans on how he manipulated things to get Fon-Fon into Platoon 17. Having rewatched ep 1 recently, it was Karian when he was younger in the Roaming Bus while Fon-Fon was fighting with the Filth Monster outside right?

I wonder if we'll get to see the idol that keeps flashing on the screen above the swimming pool...

Ep 12 looks to be about Sharnid. Can't wait to see what Dulcinea (the blonde drill-hair) is like.

Suwako Moriya

03-24-2009, 02:21 AM

Her brother made a good stab at stealing it from her, but Felli is an unstoppable force of awesome.

Her brother has a severe sister complex. Over all, the episode was made of win. With most of it being thanks to the awesomeness that is Felli. I especially love the part near the end. I wonder if that leg kick was extra strong.

something

03-25-2009, 07:50 PM

Time for a little bit of catch-up. 9 and 10 tonight.

Episode 9:

- Moving heavier into Leerin plot now it seems. And finally we get a better idea of what it is Fonfon did to tarnish the name of a Heaven's Blade. Not that I particularly care, of course.
- Oh right, Leerin is being targeted.
- FELLI!!! She steals the episode already, and all she did was point.
- Fuck yes, Shinola. "I thought you might not be wearing a bra this late." !!!!! Damnit, just kiss her.
- Wow, Leerin's handwriting is huge. That's all she could fit on that piece of paper?
- I find Layfon's constant bouncing between "heartless emotionless tough guy" and "running away from reality like a wuss" to be a big off putting. Sometimes he finds a good middle, like when he fought the mature filth monster recently. But other times... I don't know, they're just not selling me on his personality.
- Heeey, Leerin's dad still had some moves. I was expecting him to go down almost immediately.
- "5 points." Wow, harsh. She's *your* body double, you know.
- Yadda yadda, took waaaaay too long to kill that dude.
- lol Shante.
- Nina shower scene! I'd prefer Felli but I'll take this.
- Speaking of, FELLLLLLLI!!!!!
- Preemptive kicks and punches! I love her. And I loooooove the look on her face when she lets Leerin's name slip.
- I don't know how well Felli falling for Fonfon is really going to work but I figure it won't go very far.

And a Felli ED!

Pretty good episode, but as usual it's Felli that makes the ep. Shinola put in a really good effort too though.

something

03-25-2009, 08:55 PM

Episode 10:

- I wish Nina wouldn't get so affected by Layfon. Now it's like she's agreeing with the other guy just to spite Layfon, not because she thinks it's the right tactical decision.
- Hahah, the look in Felli's face when she's lowered down <3 <3
- OH GOD FELLI! I can't think of too many cases where a single character was so much better than an entire show.
- She's soooooo adorably stubborn. When she told Fonfon to bend over I thought she was going to kick him in the ass. XD
- Awesomeness in Regios is directly proportional to degree of chibi face time. This is why Felli is the best, followed by Shinola.
- Aww, Leerin isn't in the mood for gropin'.
- Ahahaha that is hilariously bad censorship (and we have to see it twice). The black blood all over the screen... wtf.
- FELLI'S GLOWING FIST!
- Uh, Fonfon gonna get his own magical yak elk thing like Leerin now?
- Stuff stuff stuff, "What about my raaaaaaaage?" lol, stuff stuff stuff, very nice save, Nina.
- ZUELLNI LOOOOOOOOOOOOVE!!!!!!!!!

Pretty good again. But needs more Felli (which is why I hope I can see 11 soon).

HitokiriShadow

03-25-2009, 11:23 PM

Well, I was bored, lacked other ongoing shows to watch and didn't feel like starting a 20-something episode series from my DVD backlog, so I decided to give the series another chance. While a few interesting plot points came up in previous episodes, the show as a whole was thoroughly mediocre. Felli is the main reason I'm giving the series another chance. The hope that some interesting minor characters (i.e. the Queen) would become more relevant and the story would get more interesting were another small part of it.

Anyway, the bugs returning to the picture in a significant manner is a good thing, for several reasons. First, because its more interesting than these squad matchups. If we get a lot more of this and a lot less of Extreme Sports, Startship Troopers Edition, the series will automatically become more interesting. Second, because Layton finally got past his utter indifference to everything around him and kicked some major ass without other characters needing to shove him into it.

So, its a slight improvement over the previous episodes.

HitokiriShadow

03-25-2009, 11:50 PM

I loved Felli's face after she couldn't kick Fayton due to his knife.

Also, Zuellni is quite cute.

Otherwise, there's not much to say. It was a decent episode but nothing noteworthy happened.

Fencedude

03-25-2009, 11:53 PM

It was a decent episode but nothing noteworthy happened.

What are you talking about? It had Felli being awesome and also Zuellni~~

HitokiriShadow

03-26-2009, 12:30 AM

Fencedude

03-26-2009, 12:46 AM

Note to anime directors: Inserting the OP music in an action scene does not automatically improve it in any way. In fact, inserting utterly average music to the sequence detracts from it. Like here. So please stop it.

Other than that, it was a pretty good episode.

That was a very odd time to use the OP theme, honestly.

Though if you're OP is awesome enough, it makes awesome scenes better.

This OP however...isn't.

HitokiriShadow

03-26-2009, 01:07 AM

I don't really care for the two new characters in and of themselves and the redhaired brat is annoying, but they help bring in interesting stuff about Layfon's past and, more importantly, gives Felli someone to pick on for my amusement, so its all good.

Also, Felli needs to wear that black outfit more often.

HitokiriShadow

03-26-2009, 01:11 AM

Yes, timing is important as well. The tempo, flow, etc. of the music is also really important. But this OP is underwhelming, was inserted into a scene that wasn't of particular significance, and the music does nothing to add to actions scenes. Or any other kind of scenes, really. It's a rather lousy OP and I prefer to listen to it as little as possible, so making me listen to it in the show itself is not a good thing.

Suwako Moriya

03-26-2009, 06:18 AM

Also, Felli needs to wear that black outfit more often.

This right here is a divine truth. Although I wouldn't mind her showing off other outfits as well.

As for the redhead, let's just say I like seeing her get hurt like that.

Suwako Moriya

03-26-2009, 06:22 AM

It was a decent episode but nothing noteworthy happened.
What are you talking about? It had Felli being awesome and also Zuellni~~
Felli being awesome is all an episode needs. Or most anyway. Sometimes it can be good to let others shine.

Suwako Moriya

03-26-2009, 06:25 AM

But, I'm wondering if the car scene will ever end.

Clearly even in the present day they're still driving. That car has a very high MPG.

HitokiriShadow

03-26-2009, 10:06 PM

Felli wins, as usual. Loved her little scene with Layfon. He's a slow learner and is having difficulty grasping the concept of "Don't lie to or withhold information from Felli".

Also, yay for lots Leerin and Shinola.

Sevaris is an asshole and his little brother seems to be misunderstanding the situation a bit. Layfon is finally a slightly interesting character with this background information and the stuff with his way of thinking. Nina's reaction to it is a bit much though.

something

03-26-2009, 10:10 PM

Layfon is finally a slightly interesting character with this background information and the stuff with his way of thinking. Nina's reaction to it is a bit much though.
I find it unfortunate that all Nina has really done lately is overreact to various extremes every time Layfon does or says something. I'd really like for her to come into her own a bit more.

But bah, it's totally Felli I'm watching this for, with some support on the side from Leerin x Shinola and the adorable Zuellni.

Suwako Moriya

03-26-2009, 10:26 PM

I find it unfortunate that all Nina has really done lately is overreact to various extremes every time Layfon does or says something. I'd really like for her to come into her own a bit more.

The sad truth is that I get the feeling that before Nina as a character will start improving, she'll need some form of wake up call. Something that will cause her to look at things from let's just say a much broader view.

But bah, it's totally Felli I'm watching this for, with some support on the side from Leerin x Shinola and the adorable Zuellni.

Leerin is the one who got me interested in trying this. However since her screen time has been limited severely, my main reason for watching this right now is Felli. However that could change if/when Leerin gets more screen time.

Fencedude

03-26-2009, 10:43 PM

He's a slow learner and is having difficulty grasping the concept of "Don't lie to or withhold information from Felli".

He needs to have "Property of Felli Loss" tattooed on his forehead.

HitokiriShadow

03-26-2009, 10:45 PM

Bwahahaha. Felli just kills me. Fellie wants a ride! Felli's face meets steel beam! Felli has incredibly sexy legboots. I don't want this storyline to end because I don't want her to get rid of this outfit just to return to her boring school uniform.

Also, weird stuff with horned ox thing which is apparently the core (like Zuellni) of the city they were investigating. It seems those masked, body-less guys took it away. It looks like they are going to play a significant role in things.

And yeah, Nina is severely overreacting to things. I was never particularly attached to her to being with (she was okay at best) but now she's just becoming downright annoying.

Fencedude

03-26-2009, 10:48 PM

And yeah, Nina is severely overreacting to things. I was never particularly attached to her to being with (she was okay at best) but now she's just becoming downright annoying.

I just want her to hurry up and tap into her latent DENPA YOUSEI powers, start to glow blue and kick things asses.

Until then, its all aboard the Felli-train!

Suwako Moriya

03-26-2009, 11:06 PM

Bwahahaha. Felli just kills me. Fellie wants a ride! Felli's face meets steel beam! Felli has incredibly sexy legboots. I don't want this storyline to end because I don't want her to get rid of this outfit just to return to her boring school uniform.

Maybe if we're lucky they'll find an excuse to get her to wear the outfit again later. I don't care what the excuse is so long as it results in her wearing it. Also I'm still jealous of Layfon.

Suwako Moriya

03-26-2009, 11:09 PM

I just want her to hurry up and tap into her latent DENPA YOUSEI powers, start to glow blue and kick things asses.

It would be nice if the whole Yousei thing resulted in more than simply just allowing Nina to survive. Although exactly what type of power she'd get is the major question.

I wonder what the chances of the following happening. You know those scenes where two characters are in some weird space and talking to each other about whatever? I wonder if such a scene will happen between Nina and the spirit of the said Yousei.

Until then, its all aboard the Felli-train!

All shall ride the Felli-train. Although being the ride for Felli is also nice.

HitokiriShadow

03-26-2009, 11:34 PM

That was an incredibly amusing pre-OP sequence. Lot's of tits... while listening to two guys talking (seemingly to each other) in a rather erotic manner.

Pissed Felli in a school swimsuit. She... is... not... happy.

The mechanic suddenly reminds me of ninja/thief boy from Tower of Uruk.

I loooove Felli's "OH Shit" face when Nina grabs her to go swimming. Absolutely priceless.

Jealous blushing Felli! Meishen gives Felli the motivation to learn how to swim.

Goddammit, keep your stupid Engrish bullshit out of my fanservice/pool/onsen/Felli episode. The worst part is, they seem so incredibly pointless. They are pointless. It's the dude shooting at things almost the entire time and since they are speaking in (bad) English, the audience isn't going to know what the hell they are saying so they can't exactly say anything important in these parts anyway.

... okay, that was almost amusing, but I still don't want that shit in my fanservice/Felli episode.

I hate steam. Now its covering up Nina's only current good points.

Felli and onsen don't mix, apparently.

The president is actually pretty amusing here.

....and suddenly, terrorists. Multiple shots are fired, people are screaming.... and the swat team sits on their asses.

That's right, beg the almighty Felli for forgiveness, peons!

"I can't imagine him being able to lie to you." ... You'd be surprised. He's a glutton for punishment.

Fear the Felli.

Fencedude

03-26-2009, 11:36 PM

Fear the Felli.

Indeed.

ph33r

(also, I totally didn't get what the actual crisis here was, something about leaking psychic energy or...what?)

HitokiriShadow

03-26-2009, 11:42 PM

(also, I totally didn't get what the actual crisis here was, something about leaking psychic energy or...what?)

Yeah, I'm really not sure what was going on there. She apparently leaks psychic energy, but its not really clear what that entails, why its significant, or how Nina & friends were supposed to be able to help her. It's supposedly caused by being tired or psychical exhaustion... but I'm not sure what learning to swim has to do with fixing that.

Fencedude

03-29-2009, 04:35 PM

Not enough Felli.

Suwako Moriya

03-29-2009, 07:35 PM

Not enough Felli.

I haven't gotten around to the episode. Was too busy with other things, but that sounds depressing.

ArcticMech

03-30-2009, 02:11 AM

Not enough Felli.

I haven't gotten around to the episode. Was too busy with other things, but that sounds depressing.

Not including this post, that's 16 consecutive posts that mentions Felli by name or at least refers to her. Agreed that she's is all parts wonderful and the best thing about this show. Just curious how many would still be watching this thing if she wasn't in it?

To make this post somewhat related to this episode, if you're watching just for Felli, there's no need to watch past the 6 minute mark. Her brief screen time ends with some fun lamp post kicking.

Fencedude

03-30-2009, 02:15 AM

Just curious how many would still be watching this thing if she wasn't in it?

Only if in compensation Shinola gropes at least one other female each episode.

Suwako Moriya

03-30-2009, 02:46 AM

Just curious how many would still be watching this thing if she wasn't in it?

The hard part about answering this is that's hard to say how much the show would change if you removed the Felli factor. You have the fact that while she's a major reason I'm watching the show, she's not the only reason.

So I guess the best answer to give is this. A lack of Felli would have reduced my interest in the series definitely. However there's a chance that I would have still kept watching it. It just depends on how things would have changed.

To make this post somewhat related to this episode, if you're watching just for Felli, there's no need to watch past the 6 minute mark. Her brief screen time ends with some fun lamp post kicking.

Even knowing that, I plan to go ahead and just watch the whole episode. First, because it allows me to continue to get the whole story. Second, if I were to fall into the habit of skipping segments of episodes just because they lack Felli then it would end up as a very bad sign for the series in general.

Suwako Moriya

03-30-2009, 03:17 AM

Just curious how many would still be watching this thing if she wasn't in it?
Only if in compensation Shinola gropes at least one other female each episode.

How about we go a step further? We make it so from now on the story is focused on Leerin and Shinola. Actually in general, I just want Leerin's role to be increased soon. At least we got to see some of her in this episode. And she even got the ending portrait. Still it's not enough for me. I need more of her, NOW!

pathos

03-30-2009, 07:04 AM

Just curious how many would still be watching this thing if she wasn't in it?

Only if in compensation Shinola gropes at least one other female each episode.

I actually LIKE the show for what it is. I like alot of the other characters besides Felli.

But, even I'll admit the show is better for Felli.

ArcticMech

03-30-2009, 09:17 AM

I actually LIKE the show for what it is. I like alot of the other characters besides Felli.

But, even I'll admit the show is better for Felli.

That's my stance too, though I do wish they decided to go with something other than bugs. Coming off Macross F, I'm just tired of them.

HitokiriShadow

03-30-2009, 11:30 PM

Not enough Felli.

Very true, but somehow it managed to be a decently interesting episode anyway.

Fencedude

03-30-2009, 11:33 PM

Not enough Felli.

Very true, but somehow it managed to be a decently interesting episode anyway.

It was ok. My interest in Sharnid is insanely minimal, and I couldn't get over the fact that the girl from his former squad looked like she stepped out of a period Shoujo manga.

We're sorta kinda haltingly developing a plotline. Which may or may not turn out to be a good thing.

HitokiriShadow

03-30-2009, 11:40 PM

Agreed that she's is all parts wonderful and the best thing about this show. Just curious how many would still be watching this thing if she wasn't in it?

I wouldn't. I've dropped this show twice and Felli is the only reason I came back either time. Fortunately, the story has become moderately interesting as of about episode 9 and the current storyline is doing a decent job of keeping my interest despite minimal Felli, but Felli is still my main reason for watching the show.

Suwako Moriya

03-30-2009, 11:54 PM

That's my stance too, though I do wish they decided to go with something other than bugs.

Understandable since bugs do tend to get used quite a bit. Granted it begs the question of what to use in their place. Bug-like creatures seem to be the popular choice when you want a generic creature to destroy.

Suwako Moriya

03-30-2009, 11:58 PM

My interest in Sharnid is insanely minimal, and I couldn't get over the fact that the girl from his former squad looked like she stepped out of a period Shoujo manga.

To be honest, I have not developed any real opinion on Sharnid one way or another. As for the girl in question, her design did have a somewhat familiar look to it. Although in my case I didn't exactly associate her with period Shoujo manga.

ArcticMech

03-31-2009, 12:18 AM

Understandable since bugs do tend to get used quite a bit. Granted it begs the question of what to use in their place. Bug-like creatures seem to be the popular choice when you want a generic creature to destroy.

Good question. One that I have difficulty answering since nothing automatically jumps to mind. Monsters? Non-bug aliens? Mutated beasts? Savages? But in the end, almost anything other than bugs would've been fine for me.

Suwako Moriya

03-31-2009, 12:25 AM

But in the end, almost anything other than bugs would've been fine for me.

For some reason, I'm tempted to suggest something cutesy. Think bunnies, kitties, etc. Who knows? It's possible as the story progresses they'll be more focused on human vs human as opposed to human vs bug.

gryffinseye

04-01-2009, 06:44 AM

Not enough Felli.

Mate, you could have Felli from the first frame to the last (including the eyecatches), and you could argue it's still not enough Felli.

Fortunately, the Felli was quality Felli. Poor lamp post, standing around, minding its own business, shining light on passers-by, and suddenly it's the target of Felli's frustrations. Wrong place at the wrong time is all.

I know it's based on novels (which I haven't read and thus have no idea how the plot progresses), but I'd be surprised if Felli didn't get her Fon-Fon in the end. If she's this popular here, I can only begin to imagine how popular she'd be in Japan.

HitokiriShadow

04-01-2009, 01:21 PM

ArcticMech

04-01-2009, 03:47 PM

Fencedude

04-01-2009, 03:50 PM

And I wouldn't complain if childhood friend Leerin Marfes managed to snag him in the end.

I sure as hell would!

Leerin is property of Shinola.

ArcticMech

04-01-2009, 03:52 PM

And I wouldn't complain if childhood friend Leerin Marfes managed to snag him in the end.

I sure as hell would!

Leerin is property of Shinola.

And poor Leerin doesn't have a say in the matter? :sdsmiley:

Shinola does seem quite possessive.

Suwako Moriya

04-01-2009, 04:48 PM

Mate, you could have Felli from the first frame to the last (including the eyecatches), and you could argue it's still not enough Felli.

You speak the truth. Actually in my case, I'd be mixed. On one hand, I do feel the more Felli an episode has the better. On the other hand, I do want to see increased screen time for Leerin. As she's actually the reason I tried this. I'm conflicted here.

Suwako Moriya

04-01-2009, 04:50 PM

Actually, I'd be surprised if she did end up with him. If he ends up with anyone in Squad 17, it will be Nina, because the default heroine even if everyone likes Felli more.

At this point I'm not sure who I want Layfon to end up with. As for Nina vs Felli. Felli does have the edge. However Nina might be able to gain points if perhaps they increase her role beyond simply being angry at Layfon.:sd:

gryffinseye

04-01-2009, 04:50 PM

I know it's based on novels (which I haven't read and thus have no idea how the plot progresses), but I'd be surprised if Felli didn't get her Fon-Fon in the end. If she's this popular here, I can only begin to imagine how popular she'd be in Japan.

Actually, I'd be surprised if she did end up with him. If he ends up with anyone in Squad 17, it will be Nina, because the default heroine even if everyone likes Felli more.

I don't see Nina as the "default" heroine - if this was Nina's story rather than Layfon's, I'd think otherwise - but I see both her and Felli as equally important main characters. Since they're most likely to follow the novels' path anyway, whichever way the novels go will most likely be the way the series turns out.

I have this sinking feeling about Nina though. Given her obsession with becoming more powerful and how seriously she takes her job as squad captain, I can see her sacrificing herself in a situation where her teammates are in trouble and she has to try something suicidal to get them out of a bind. In any case, I'd be amazed if the squad finished the series without losing at the very least one member.

And I wouldn't complain if childhood friend Leerin Marfes managed to snag him in the end.

I sure as hell would!

Leerin is property of Shinola.

And poor Leerin doesn't have a say in the matter? :sdsmiley:

Shinola does seem quite possessive.

Well, when you're the Queen, you can pretty much take what you want ;)

Suwako Moriya

04-01-2009, 04:52 PM

Leerin is property of Shinola.

You speak as if Leerin has "property of Shinola" stamped somewhere on her body. You know it would be kind of funny if turned out that Leerin loses Layfon not because of Felli or Nina, but rather because she can't escape the clutches of Shinola.

Suwako Moriya

04-01-2009, 04:54 PM

Well, when you're the Queen, you can pretty much take what you want ;)

It's nice to know that Leerin's fate is already decided. It's just a matter of if/when she'll give in.

Fencedude

04-01-2009, 06:20 PM

You speak as if Leerin has "property of Shinola" stamped somewhere on her body.

Small of her back.

Suwako Moriya

04-01-2009, 06:26 PM

You speak as if Leerin has "property of Shinola" stamped somewhere on her body. Small of her back.

Interesting, but I need definite confirmation. Which is why I suggest that Leerin strip naked so we can inspect her entire body.

Fencedude

04-06-2009, 06:31 PM

Not enough Felli

Suwako Moriya

04-06-2009, 08:19 PM

Not enough Felli

*Agrees* In any case, I hope this Sharnid arc will be over with the next episode. It gives him a history, but other than that this arc is feeling empty.

ArcticMech

04-06-2009, 09:52 PM

Not enough Felli

*Agrees* In any case, I hope this Sharnid arc will be over with the next episode. It gives him a history, but other than that this arc is feeling empty.

They didn't even let Felli finish kicking the lamp post. :angry:

I'm hoping the whole Sharnid/10th platoon story wraps up next week also. It hasn't been bad, but it hasn't been engaging either. Plus, they've already devoted a fair amount of episodes to it.

I do want to see Layfon go all out against Heia/Heir, which should occur at some point during the series. And this means using a katana.

pathos

04-07-2009, 07:58 AM

*Agrees* In any case, I hope this Sharnid arc will be over with the next episode. It gives him a history, but other than that this arc is feeling empty.

Although I agree Sharnid's arc has drug out to long, I think the reason is that its not just his arc. They are also dealing with the merc duo, and the gold bull...thing during it. Probably doubling the time. The 2 arcs running simultaneously means they are both running on longer than they would have alone.

Fencedude

04-13-2009, 12:40 AM

Not enough Felli.

gryffinseye

04-13-2009, 03:06 AM

Not enough Felli.

Agreed.

At least next week's episode should have more.

ArcticMech

04-13-2009, 09:09 AM

Not enough Felli.

True. Though Leerin drowning her sorrows in juice at the local pub was fun. And thankfully, no more Dii. Baldy & Co. were pretty boring and a bit irritating.

Suwako Moriya

04-13-2009, 09:59 AM

Not enough Felli.

I haven't watched it yet, but I'm hoping this is the last episode of the current arc. Which we may as well call the "Lack of Felli" arc.

HitokiriShadow

04-13-2009, 10:31 PM

ArcticMech

04-13-2009, 10:35 PM

There's never enough Felli. Her appearance in this episode was an improvement over the previous one, in which her sole contribution to the episode was kicking a pole (and it was still the best part of the episode).

Felli pole-kicking (that sounds kinda weird) has become so ingrained in my head that I was disappointed that she didn't get to kick any this week.

HitokiriShadow

04-13-2009, 10:57 PM

Fencedude

04-13-2009, 11:00 PM

Didn't those ghost people already take the Haikizoku thing?

Otherewise, meh. Almost no Felli and the thing with Sharnid's former platoon became less interesting the longer it went on. I'm glad that's done with.

At least the archer girl was cute and Felli got a few seconds of screentime (though she didn't do anything remotely interesting or amusing). That's about the best I can say for this episode.

This arc achieved the impossible and actually made stuff directly involving Fon-fon much more interesting than anything else going on.

Which is more a reflection of how bland the Sharnid stuff was than any particular awesomeness on Fon-fon's part.

gryffinseye

04-16-2009, 03:44 PM

Not enough Felli

There's never enough Felli. Her appearance in this episode was an improvement over the previous one, in which her sole contribution to the episode was kicking a pole (and it was still the best part of the episode).

At least with Episode 15 there's no excuse for the extreme low amount of Felli - the focus is back on the 17th. Hopefully we'll get enough Felli to start making up for her relative absence the past few episodes.

something

04-19-2009, 08:48 PM

Episode 11:

- Finally I get to watch this Felliriffic episode, and it startd with... tits and Fonfon x Felli's Brother?
- Oh god~~~~ Sukumizu Felli~~~~ What an ass, too. <3 I love her strained, furious voice here too. XD
- Kind of a shame Nina isn't in a bikini, but Mifi is and she looks great.
- Nina is trying to drown Felli! And god damn it Felli is hot.
- Oh you did not just interrupt my Felli love fest for this Engrish crap.
- Hahah, if only that really were just a TV show.
- Ahhhhhhhh, Felli and Nina bathing! Naaaaaaaked! Felli looks like she's having a bit of trouble with the onsen. :sd:
- Damnit I like it better when she was practicing with Nina. But her ass is still awesome.
- Restoration: Super Soaker! Bwhahahaha. Why can't the whole show be like this? I won't be able to go back to normal Regios now.
- Girl on the huge TV display is totally a Miku knockoff.
- I wonder how large Fonfon's harem will get? He's at four definites now (Felli, Nina, Leerin, Meishen). Too bad the show isn't about Felli getting a harem instead.
- Oh god, smiling Felli <3 But now her brother is going to kill Layfon.
- Ahaha he's awesome.
- Felli pantyshot on her backwards jump! =D
- Hahaha, chibi Nina and dudenobodycaresabout bowing for forgiveness from Felli XD
- HAH, what an ending. ::snap::

God damn Felli is just so much better than everything else in this show.

something

04-19-2009, 08:54 PM

(also, I totally didn't get what the actual crisis here was, something about leaking psychic energy or...what?)
The actual crisis was that they are required to give us a Felli episode at regular intervals or they'll lose all their viewers.

Suwako Moriya

04-19-2009, 09:09 PM

The actual crisis was that they are required to give us a Felli episode at regular intervals or they'll lose all their viewers.

That actually makes perfect sense. Now if we could just have her become the main character.

something

04-19-2009, 09:23 PM

Episode 12:

- Felli doing... nothing in particular but it's Felli!
- Chibi Felli kicking a light post! XD
- Nina in a towel~~
- Mmmm I love this outfit of Nina's.
- Leerin~~

...So I didn't miss any of the important parts in my comments, right? Pretty sure I covered them all.

Fencedude

04-19-2009, 09:25 PM

Pretty much.

something

04-19-2009, 09:26 PM

Just curious how many would still be watching this thing if she wasn't in it?
Not me. It's not bad, but Nina has become far less interesting than I thought she'd be and while Layfon isn't bad he's not terribly thrilling either. So I'm sure I would have dropped it by now if not for Felli.

something

04-19-2009, 09:29 PM

Fortunately, the Felli was quality Felli. Poor lamp post, standing around, minding its own business, shining light on passers-by, and suddenly it's the target of Felli's frustrations. Wrong place at the wrong time is all.
The only thing I could think of while watching that scene is that I'd kill to see her and Taiga tag team it.

Suwako Moriya

04-19-2009, 09:42 PM

The only thing I could think of while watching that scene is that I'd kill to see her and Taiga tag team it.

Hopefully they will eventually because I'm sure there's a lamppost of pure evil that needs to be defeated.

something

04-19-2009, 10:00 PM

Episode 13:

- I love the chibi image on the sponsor screen. Zuellni is adorable.
- Huh, I just noticed that the final line-up in the OP has only two characters not in the 17th Platoon - the dude who hated Layfon and multi-drillhair. I didn't expect the latter to get into such an exclusive club.
- lol flustered Fonfon.
- These engrish scenes are, somehow, managing to get dumber. I didn't know it was possible.
- Felli! Oh thank god it's Felli! And she's kicking things again!
- Then stuff happens.

Boo, new ED isn't anywhere near as good.

something

04-19-2009, 10:02 PM

Although I agree Sharnid's arc has drug out to long, I think the reason is that its not just his arc. They are also dealing with the merc duo, and the gold bull...thing during it. Probably doubling the time. The 2 arcs running simultaneously means they are both running on longer than they would have alone.
Yeah, not enough Felli is a big problem, but I don't so much mind the Sharnid stuff because at least as much time is being devoted to the Haikizoku thing which is clearly going to be the major plotline from here on out. The Sharnid story just works kind of as a background so we can meet the merc.

Fencedude

04-19-2009, 10:07 PM

Just wait till we get a five episode arc about the mechanic and how he angsts secretly over Dites.

Suwako Moriya

04-19-2009, 10:12 PM

Just wait till we get a five episode arc about the mechanic and how he angsts secretly over Dites.

Please, be careful of the suggestions that you give them.

something

04-19-2009, 10:31 PM

Episode 14:

- blah blah need more Felli.
- The fight between Sharnid and Siena wasn't too bad at parts, even if I don't care at all about their backstory.
- Shinola! So like, does Leerin seriously not make the connection between Shinola and the Queen?
- So she takes Leerin to a bar for six hours and doesn't even get her drunk? I am profoundly disappointed.
- Ahahaha, that was hilarious. The small fry try to get involved in the fight and Fonfon just magicks them right into the dirt.
- Felli is on screen, yay. I'm not really sure what they're talkig about though. Why did a Haikizoku come to Dinn?
- Ah okay, they explain it well enough. Okay then.

Well that definitely seems like it's over. Alright more Felli next week, please! And how about some Zuellni? Seriously now. I miss her <3

gryffinseye

04-20-2009, 07:52 AM

Okay. That's more like it.

- Interesting opening scene (elaborated upon later in the episode). Horny Queen goes berserk?
- FCI (Felli Content Index) back up to acceptable levels. Begins to make up for the low readings the last three episodes.
- Felli's response to the Layton Trio's presence in camp = priceless. Nina obviously doesn't see the same threat.
- More evidence that Sharnid's quote back in episode 4 about psychokinetics being unable to deal with / express emotions certainly doesn't apply to Felli, at least not when Fon-fon is the topic.
- Love the fight between Nina and Felli over the potato peeler.
- Leerin obviously now has some relationship to Alshera that said Horny Queen does not like. Sister? Counterpart? Something that threatens the great love between her and Leerin?
- Layfon really is as thick as two planks. As long as said two planks are meter-thick titanium.
- And when Layfon is in trouble, who's there first to help? Felli, of course. There to make sure her Fon-fon is rescued.

As a side note, ANN finally lists Felli, Leerin, and Nina as major characters alongside Layfon. Was wondering why the heck they were listed down in the minor character list.

HitokiriShadow

04-20-2009, 06:35 PM

Holy Crap, Shinola just strangled one of her Heaven's Blades? Thats how you start an episode.

Lot's of Felli goodness this episode. Jealous Felli shows her annoyance with Meishen's presence. Felli and Nina's scene outside the kitchin was hilarious.

And later we see what caused that scene at the beginning. Very interesting. At first I couldn't tell whether Shinola actually killed Canaris or not. She shouldn't have died from that unless her throat was crushed and I thought I heard her gasping for air, but the dialog seemed to suggest Shinola actually killed her. I went back and noticed Canaris not only gasped but was actually moving, so she gets to live for now.

Felli in the onsen! And its interrupted by the fucking English crap.

"It is understood that it is strong. Layfon is very strong. Layfon, how to feel it is the re-different" :sd:

I've long expected that Meishen's ultimate role in this series would be to get killed at some point. And doing it when FonFon went out to meet her, right after these other issues with her unrequited love were being dealt with, seemed like a good time to do it. So, I was a little surprised she didn't end the episode with with a sword through her chest or something.

Fencedude

04-21-2009, 12:23 AM

I've long expected that Meishen's ultimate role in this series would be to get killed at some point. And doing it when FonFon went out to meet her, right after these other issues with her unrequited love were being dealt with, seemed like a good time to do it. So, I was a little surprised she didn't end the episode with with a sword through her chest or something.

Yeah, Meishin's had a big target on her (very ample) chest for quite a while, but she escapes for now. Though Fon-fon was less lucky.

Shinola's scaaaaaaary too.

Also, is it too much to hope for some Zuellni?

William K

04-21-2009, 08:40 AM

- Leerin obviously now has some relationship to Alshera that said Horny Queen does not like. Sister? Counterpart? Something that threatens the great love between her and Leerin?

I'll guess that Leerin is supposed to be either Alshera's successor, or the true queen since Grendan chose to appear before her.

The highlight of the episode was totally the Nina-Felli potato peeler scene.

Was that Zuellni or another electronic fairy/beast that appeared on top of the pillar before everything started to collapse? It seemed to be trying to kill Fon-Fon for telling Meishen about the different between him and normal humans.

pathos

04-21-2009, 11:35 AM

I'll guess that Leerin is supposed to be either Alshera's successor, or the true queen since Grendan chose to appear before her.

My first guess was daughter actually. The queen is, of course, much older than she looks, so it might actually be possible. But, after thinking about it, I decided probably not. I'm going to wait to reserve judgement on it.

Was that Zuellni or another electronic fairy/beast that appeared on top of the pillar before everything started to collapse? It seemed to be trying to kill Fon-Fon for telling Meishen about the different between him and normal humans.

Perhaps it was purposely going after Layfon, but I'm not buying it. The president and his buddy were talking earlier about random stuff being destroyed and sabotaged. I'm going to guess Fonfon and Michi were probably just in the wrong place at the wrong time.

something

04-24-2009, 10:53 PM

Episode 15:

- Uhhhhhhh wow what's your problem, Shinola? :sd:
- Oh god blushing Felli yaaaaaay. So it's time for a training camp?
- Heh so that's the catch. Mifi gets to take photos and write a story on them.
- Awesome, with a single line Felli can reduce Meicchi to tears. Then again, so can most things.
- Restoration, cooking utensil version! The ultimate dite power!
- Oooh, Naruki in a black battle suit. Looks fairly good on her.
- I'm not sure how I feel about Felli getting increasingly obsessed with Fonfon but for the moment at least it's leading to hilarity so I guess I can't complain. She's actually getting considerably more focus in that department than Nina now.
- Hah, the chibier the designs get, the more awesome they get. This shot (http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t299/anon09876/ChromeShelledRegios-15Ayako-Ripped2.png) was fantastic.
- Fonfon vs everyone else. :sd:
- Oh wow, he looks like suuuuuuuch a smug bastard right now.
- Mifi has to ferret out Fonfon's secret as the condition of funding the training camp, and hasn't told Nina this. Hmmm.
- So that's Shinola's problem. Canaris doing some independent investigations... Leerin is Shinola's... what?
- Hahhaha, poor Meishen. Crying chibi Meishen. Fonfon getting bitched out by Nina.
- Fantastic journalism there. "Layfon, how to feel it is re-different." :sd:
- Onsen! Onsen! Onsen! Onsen! Naked Felli! Naked Nina! Naked breast envious Felli.
- baaaaaah engrish
- Ahahaha again with the TV gag. I so hope that everything we're seeing really just is a TV series in-show that means nothing of importance. That'd be hilarious.
- LOLBOOBS. I can't help but laugh at any "emotional" scene with Meishen because I just can't take her seriously as a character.
- MOREBOOBS. But uh, yeah, not the ending to the ep that I was expecting. Who just fucked Fonfon in the ass? Also, lookin' kinda impaled there, Fonfon.

Good episode. Sharnid is back in the background making wisecracks, where he belongs and can be more effective, and we get some great Felli scenes. Also, boobs.

Given the title of 16, if we don't get some Zuellni love I will be pissed.

Fencedude

04-24-2009, 10:56 PM

HitokiriShadow

04-24-2009, 10:59 PM

- LOLBOOBS. I can't help but laugh at any "emotional" scene with Meishen because I just can't take her seriously as a character.
- MOREBOOBS.

She's just so...so...PATHETIC.

I mean, she goes about it in a very moe sort of way, but being a spineless moeblob with big tits only gets you so far, and in a show like this, it doesn't go very far at all.

It also really depends on how its done. It helps when its funny or cute, but Meishen... is just there, doing her thing. There's nothing particularly entertaining about how she goes about it. Mikuru does it right, Meishin does not.

Fencedude

04-26-2009, 07:34 PM

Nina's going to have to eventually find some special power or something, hopefully.

Anyway, needed more Zuellni, but there was some good Shinola/Leerin and Felli.

And Ai no Zuellni featured Meyshin....

HitokiriShadow

04-27-2009, 01:47 AM

Fencedude

04-27-2009, 02:12 AM

Suwako Moriya

04-27-2009, 03:37 AM

The fight between Sharnid and Siena wasn't too bad at parts, even if I don't care at all about their backstory.

That fight was one of the more interesting parts to the episode. That being said, I'm glad this arc seems to be over with. Hopefully we can get back to the adventures of Petal Girl.

On a side note, I swear that Mercenary guy gives off a very high aura of "evil". I can almost hear him fantasizing and thinking "If only I could be the final boss of the series". Not to say he will be, but I'm sure he fantasizes about it.

Suwako Moriya

04-27-2009, 04:21 AM

Meishen reminds does her best to remind us that she has a nice chest. I know some people are labeling her as "doomed to die". Which is why I think it would be amusing if she survived the series. Just to throw people off. Plus if she dies the trio would be broken up.:P

We learn that the real final battle will be Nina vs Felli. Unless of course Leerin decides to challenge both of them. Not that it matters since there's the question of whether or not Leerin can even escape Shinola.

The Queen decides to show us a cruel and in a sense an evil side. Seriously after watching her go into "strangling" mode I'm not conflicted in regards to her. Am I supposed to treat this as a random moment of anger? Or am I supposed to take this as a sign that she might be more along the lines of a villain?

The whole "Lafyon vs everyone" battle can be summed up in two words, "Already There". He might as well be teleporting.

Well that's one way to end the episode.

Suwako Moriya

04-27-2009, 05:11 AM

Nina's going to have to eventually find some special power or something, hopefully.

Yes, but with each passing episode the chances of that happening decrease. I'm starting to think the best we'll get is some last minute thing and even then I'm doubtful.

Anyway, needed more Zuellni, but there was some good Shinola/Leerin and Felli.

I wonder how much of Zuellni we'll get in the next. Felli definitely had a few nice moments.

As for Leerin, in the middle of the episode I started thinking "I wonder if she'll ever travel to meet up with Layfon" and then the end of the episode gave me hope.

pathos

04-27-2009, 09:49 AM

I'm impressed Fonfon can be up and moving so soon after having surgery on his spine. And that he was able to do so much moving before the surgery, while he was suffering from bone fragments lodged in his spine.

Logic need not apply.

Well, they have shown just how fast he heals. Way way back in episode 2, where Nina hurt him, and he was out of the hospital and back at work that night. Of course, this one was much much worse.....

Ok, yeah, I don't really buy it either. But, I suppose thats the point they are trying to make. Layfon's not well enough to be doing this, but he's doing it anyway.

Nina's going to have to eventually find some special power or something, hopefully.

Yes, but with each passing episode the chances of that happening decrease. I'm starting to think the best we'll get is some last minute thing and even then I'm doubtful.

Anyway, needed more Zuellni, but there was some good Shinola/Leerin and Felli.

I wonder how much of Zuellni we'll get in the next. Felli definitely had a few nice moments.

As for Leerin, in the middle of the episode I started thinking "I wonder if she'll ever travel to meet up with Layfon" and then the end of the episode gave me hope.

I'm still trying to puzzle out, in the end, who's going to get their hands on the hai...erm, the gold berserk thing. Layfon? Nina? Someone else? I suppose if Nina gets it, thats one way of an instant power up. Perhaps her getting her ass kicked this episode will put her one step closer to where Din was when he got possessed.

Of course, with Leerin now heading that way (unless the Queen manages to throw out a roadblock), perhaps Leerin is a darkhorse for it.

Heck, anyone want to place any odds on the longshot, Meishin? :D

Suwako Moriya

04-27-2009, 10:06 AM

Heck, anyone want to place any odds on the longshot, Meishin? :D

I'm not sure I'd want to make such a bet, but if it were to happen it would be both amusing and worthy of a WTF reaction. Actually I was talking to someone earlier in regards to both Nina and Meishin. You can see where this is going already.

Yes, I started to wonder if with the ways things were going, if perhaps there was a better chance of seeing Meishin getting a power up or something along those lines. Long before Nina would be able to.

Seriously, I'd like them to move past the "Nina fails" phase and allow her to start improving. I swear if the best they allow her to do is become a human shield in the final episode....

pathos

04-27-2009, 10:18 AM

Seriously, I'd like them to move past the "Nina fails" phase and allow her to start improving. I swear if the best they allow her to do is become a human shield in the final episode....

I could be wrong, but wasn't the guy who beat her supposed to be the best at the school (sans Layfon, of course)? Head of the Martial Artists, or something. I do believe she has improved alot over where she was in episode 1. But, you're completely right about her pretty much still in the "nina fails" area still. Considering where the truly powerfull in the world are, will she ever actually be able to reach it? Or will she just have to learn her limits? Unless she does get the gold thingies power, I suspect it will be the latter, which makes me a bit sad.

Suwako Moriya

04-27-2009, 11:03 AM

I could be wrong, but wasn't the guy who beat her supposed to be the best at the school (sans Layfon, of course)? Head of the Martial Artists, or something.

I'm too lazy to double check the episode, but you may be right about that. Either way the guy did seem to be quite strong. So he might have been able to beat anyone of them.

Considering where the truly powerfull in the world are, will she ever actually be able to reach it?

I don't expect her to ever reach Layfon's level or anything like that. I just want her to essentially level up. In other words, let's say Layfon is level 99 and and Nina is level 5. I don't expect Nina to reach level 99, but it couldn't hurt to have her reach at least level 27.

Or will she just have to learn her limits? Unless she does get the gold thingies power, I suspect it will be the latter, which makes me a bit sad.

Personally if Nina were to get a power up, I'd like it to be a result of hidden powers as opposed to the gold thing giving her an upgrade. Although you'd think if she had hidden powers, they'd have triggered by now. Then again sometimes such powers require the right trigger. Heck that could be the problem in general....

pathos

04-27-2009, 01:47 PM

Personally if Nina were to get a power up, I'd like it to be a result of hidden powers as opposed to the gold thing giving her an upgrade. Although you'd think if she had hidden powers, they'd have triggered by now. Then again sometimes such powers require the right trigger. Heck that could be the problem in general....

Perhaps that will happen. Although, from what I can tell, the people at Layfon's level (the guardians) are pretty much born with monster Kei (or it develop soon after). Skill and technique are all well and good, but if your Kei is limited, there is only so far you can go.

Maybe Nina will suddenly find some pool of inner power to draw off of, but I'd think I'd prefer her attaining that power from elsewhere. Not sure I can really explain it, other than the fact they've been forshadowing how everyone is after the gold things power, but there has been none about Nina having a special power, other than having a special rapport with Zuellini.

Hey, maybe she can get a power loan from Zuellini, Leerin gets Grendan, and Meishin takes the berserk one. That way everyone wins :P

HitokiriShadow

04-27-2009, 02:26 PM

pathos

04-27-2009, 02:56 PM

I'm still trying to puzzle out, in the end, who's going to get their hands on the hai...erm, the gold berserk thing. Layfon? Nina? Someone else? I suppose if Nina gets it, thats one way of an instant power up. Perhaps her getting her ass kicked this episode will put her one step closer to where Din was when he got possessed.

Isn't the haikizouku/gold ox thing the spirit of the earlier city that was destroyed? I think that one will get captured by an outside party if it hasn't already (I couldn't tell what happened to it after the Din stuff and at that point I thought it had already been captured). But if Zuellni turns into one (and she's already doing weird stuff), I see her connecting with Nina since they already have a relationship.

After it was exorcised from Din, its still on the loose, destroying stuff at random. It was what caused the road thing to fall in Layfon and Meishin. The mercenaries are still there, trying to get their hands on it, and have enlisted the president and layfon yet again (you'd think they'd learn).

Sevalis lets slip in 16 he'd like to go capture it, since the power from it is rumored to rival the queen's (apparently, she could beat the heaven's blades with 1 hand behind her back if she so chose).

It also appears Zuellini has chosen Nina, for something (friendship, a vessel of some sort, who knows for what), the same as the Grendan one has something in mind for Leerin.

If a berserk one can be harvested, somehow, it might be possible that non berserk ones can be too. (especially since someone has already to capture Zuellini 2 times already).

Heck, for all I know, thats the basis of Grendan's Queen's power right now, and perhaps Leerin is the next in line for it.

Still don't have all the peices of the puzzle yet

HitokiriShadow

05-03-2009, 11:36 PM

So Nina has connected with the Haikizoku after all. This should be interesting.

Aside from that, very little actually happened this episode. It's basically "FonFon fights some bugs, Squad 17 watches".

something

05-04-2009, 03:19 AM

Episode 16:

- Zuellni! Zuellni! Zuellni! Zuellni! Zuellni! Zuellni! Yes! Finally the character tied for second best gets some focus.
- Shinoooola! Unfortunately groping the happiness right into Leerin didn't work.
- FELLLLLIIIIII!!!!! She's soooooo cute when she's angry. Also lol Fonfon being all unconcerned about having bone fragments in his spinal cord.
- Niiinaaa! Her training outfit is so very sexy. Anyway it'll be interesting to see how they fare without Fonfon. And how much disrespect they get from everyone else if they prove to be useless without him.
- Hmmm, so this could be why Shena is so prominent in the OP - maybe joining 17th platoon? That'd be acceptable to me since she's not going to be another Fonfon harem member.
- Oh hey she joined already. Well then!
- Arrrrgh engrish scene. These are getting so stupid that I almost think they have to be an in-series joke like the television gags indicated.
- I was really hoping Shena would adopt the black uniform of 17th Platoon. It would probably look good on her.
- Nice being a Heaven's Blade eh? Spinal reconstruction becomes outpatient surgery.
- Yep, no win for 17th Platoon here. Shena is pissed~
- And more filth monster missions for Fonfon. And that Haikizoku better not be hurting Zuellni!

Hmm Meishen joins the ED this time. This was a good setup episode, although I was very disappointed that there was so little Zuellni. ;_; Maybe next episode will correct that.

something

05-04-2009, 03:21 AM

Nina's going to have to eventually find some special power or something, hopefully.Yes, but with each passing episode the chances of that happening decrease. I'm starting to think the best we'll get is some last minute thing and even then I'm doubtful.
Well, thankfully we have these convenient power granting Haikizoku roaming around. With Nina seemingly being responsible next ep for figuring out what's wrong with Zuellni, this would be a great time to have her make a pact with one. Though, hopefully, without too many bad side effects.

Edit: ::reads more:: okay, already been mentioned. Same with hoping Nina can link up with Zuellni for power, which is what I'd much prefer.

pathos

05-04-2009, 09:47 AM

I can see 3 outcomes of Nina gettnig possessed. She masters it, it masters her and they have to put her down, or she gets exorcised. I'd say the second choice is not going to happen, so that leaves the first and last.

If the first option, I'm wondering if they are going to have to beat up the mercenaries yet again, since they want the spirit.

Come to think of it, now that Savalis is on his way (guarding Leerin), and his interest in the thing too, is a battle between Fonfon and Savalis looming? That might be interesting. I imagine Savalis would win, given combat experience, but Fonfon does have friends to help. I'd say Leerin would put her foot down to stop it, and he's supposed to follow her orders, but he hasn't been all that great about following orders up till now.

As a side note, you know the heaven's blader I wished we had seen more of? The lady with the giant witches hat. Anyone wearing a hat like that has to be awesome. The show would almost write itself. And yet we get 3 total seconds of screen time, plus about a second in the op. There is no justice in the world.

Westlo

05-04-2009, 09:53 AM

Looking forward to Majin Vege... I mean Majin Nina.

Suwako Moriya

05-04-2009, 10:21 AM

So Nina has connected with the Haikizoku after all. This should be interesting.

Heh, it's going to be fun seeing both the short term results of that. Possibly long term as well depending on how things go. I'm going to make a wild prediction that Zuellni herself will end up helping Nina a bit.

William K

05-04-2009, 10:32 AM

- Arrrrgh engrish scene. These are getting so stupid that I almost think they have to be an in-series joke like the television gags indicated.

The funny thing is the "Legend of Regios" extra that comes with the DVD is in Japanese and it has more colour than the snippets shown in the episodes. I guess even in Zuellni, they recolour old shows and dub it in another language... Of course, the art is still as ugly :P I have to think it is on purpose.

ArcticMech

05-05-2009, 12:00 AM

So Nina has connected with the Haikizoku after all. This should be interesting.

Little surprise that Nina was chosen. Seemingly forever seeking to power up, I wonder if this will turn out to be a case of "be careful what you wish for" for Nina. In any case, I can't wait to see where they go with it.

Layfon eliminates Filth Monsters with such ease that it's easy to forget how dangerous they really are. Thankfully, Fon-Fon repeatedly reminds us that one mistake could mean his death. Found it funny that he dragged his squad out there just to watch and make a training video, though I do agree with his reasoning.

I've always enjoyed the private conversations between Fon-Fon and Felli, whether it's face-to-face or telepathically, as was the case in this episode. It's hard to describe why I enjoy it so much beyond attributing it mostly to Felli.

As brief as it was, Leerin in the shower was rather striking. Nice look for her.

Suwako Moriya

05-09-2009, 04:52 PM

More thoughts to come later, maybe. For now I'll say the following things and note they're not in any particular order.

We get at least some Felli in the episode. Love her red face just before ultimately grabbing Layfon's nose.

Plenty of Leerin in this episode. Almost as if to make up for her lack of screen time compared to others. Also she gets to interact a bit with Nina as well.

The episode starts with the Haikizoku entering Nina. She then gets kissed by Zuellni. After that she wakes up. If I'm reading the scene right, it means that Nina is somewhat possessed by the Haikizoku, but Zuellni might be keeping it in check.

Still if the preview is any indication then it looks like Nina might be having some problems. Either way I'm going to theorize that if Nina does get a power up it could end up being a result of both Haikizoku and Zuellni. Rather than one or the other.

Now for the important part and what I really wanted to say. I now declare the official couple of the series to be Zuellni and Nina. End of story.

Fencedude

05-10-2009, 04:21 AM

Aside from that, very little actually happened this episode. It's basically "FonFon fights some bugs, Squad 17 watches".

Most interesting thing other than Nina's stuff was Felli hacking into the other psycowhatever's floating...flower petal...communication device...things.

gryffinseye

05-10-2009, 05:19 PM

HitokiriShadow

05-10-2009, 11:49 PM

Wow, lots of Leerin this episode. She was pretty fun to watch. This series could definitely use more of her. And Leerin and Nina finally meet!

Nina also got a good deal of screentime. She also got to make out with Zuellni (just like she's always wanted to).

We finally get a connection to those stupid English scenes. It doesn't even begin to justify subjecting us to that awful English for 15+ episodes though.

Fell had two great scenes; Super Blushing Felli and Practically a Love Confession Felli.

ArcticMech

05-11-2009, 02:00 AM

Fell had two great scenes; Super Blushing Felli and Practically a Love Confession Felli.

Quite an eventful episode, but the rooftop scene between Felli and Fonfon was the highlight. That's probably as expressive as she can get about how she feels without actually spelling it out for him. Yeah, the other scene was great too.

Interesting that Nina and Leerin met up in some other city. Leerin is pretty awesome, so it's nice that she was featured in this episode. I don't like that evil look in that Roy guy's eyes, though I'm pretty sure Savaris is on top of things.

Fencedude

05-11-2009, 02:35 AM

And Felli goes down in flames, oh well. It was a fun ride while it lasted!

Meanwhile, Leerin and Nina are awesome, individually and together.

And Zuellni sure gives a heck of a kiss!

(AND DRAMATIC UNPLUGGING ACTION LEERIN!)

Suwako Moriya

05-11-2009, 02:53 AM

Wow, lots of Leerin this episode. She was pretty fun to watch. This series could definitely use more of her.

Too bad, we're running out of time. I suppose there's always the solution of a second season. Assuming one were to ever get made of course. Speaking of which they need to come up with a decent cut-off point. Since there's no way they can conclude the series at this point without the conclusion being one of those forced/rushed types that ends up being crappy.

And Leerin and Nina finally meet!

It was nice to have someone in Layfon's current group get to meet Leerin. Nina getting the honor of being the first and hopefully not the last.

Nina also got a good deal of screentime. She also got to make out with Zuellni (just like she's always wanted to).

Who needs Layfon when you have Zuellni? Well, ok, not everyone is lucky enough to have a relationship with Zuellni. So I suppose there's that.

I have to admit the current role for Nina in the story has renewed my interest in her. From the start I liked her. However at a certain point she began to fall into a trap of simply being the griper. Hopefully these current events will ultimately lead to her having a better role.

Fell had two great scenes; Super Blushing Felli and Practically a Love Confession Felli.

Such a red face she had. Felli, she continues to remind us of one of the reasons why Regios is worth watching.

Westlo

05-11-2009, 04:19 AM

Clearly the answer for fon fon to break out of his slump is a threesome with Nina and Leerin.

I suppose there's always the solution of a second season.

Considering the rate the light novels are coming out, maybe a third one too...

Assuming one were to ever get made of course.

Koukaku no Regios *5,194 (2+) (Zexcs)
2009/03/27 *5,482 Vol. 1 Limited Edition (Two episodes up to Vol. 12)
2009/04/24 *4,905 Vol. 2 Limited Edition

Not a hit like Toradora (10k avg) let alone Macross Frontier (40k+ avg) but it's sold fairly well.. and it seems sequels are the safe option these days... and there's more than enough source material to animate another 24 episodes easy.

Here's another Zexcs anime based on light novels that could continue...

Rental Magica *1,851 (12) (ZEXCS/Kadokawa USA)

Outsold it easily...

Speaking of which they need to come up with a decent cut-off point.

Should be alright, just don't expect anything too conclusive but considering the source material that should be expected in the first place.

Fencedude

05-11-2009, 04:40 AM

~5000 per volume (so far) is pretty good. Thats about how Nanoha did, and look where its ended up. (not trying to say Regios is nearly on Nanoha's level, of course)

Definitely better than Rental Magica.

Suwako Moriya

05-11-2009, 06:47 AM

Clearly the answer for fon fon to break out of his slump is a threesome with Nina and Leerin.

Nina belongs to Zuellni! Someone else can do the Shinola related joke.

Not a hit like Toradora (10k avg) let alone Macross Frontier (40k+ avg) but it's sold fairly well.. and it seems sequels are the safe option these days... and there's more than enough source material to animate another 24 episodes easy.

Wow. The amount that Macross Frontier sold is kind of impressive. Up to a certain point since the series does have history behind it. Which probably helps generate sales. Even so, it's a strong number.

Regardless, reading this does does give the impression that the chances of Regios getting a sequel are at the very least decent. Granted there's still the matter of chance becoming reality.

Rental Magica *1,851 (12) (ZEXCS/Kadokawa USA)
Outsold it easily...

I heard Rental Magica sold poorly, but this helps put it into proper perspective.:sweat:

Should be alright, just don't expect anything too conclusive but considering the source material that should be expected in the first place.

I'm confident that they'll leave many things unresolved. I'm just hoping they'll at least make progress in certain areas of the story. So far this season has mainly been focused on Layfon getting used to his current life and others getting used to Layfon. As well as bringing up some of the mysteries of the world.

Magewolf

05-11-2009, 02:22 PM

gryffinseye

05-11-2009, 03:33 PM

I was talking to a friend about this and he thought that the crazy way Layfon acted about Nina and his turning down Felli at the end was because of a Layfon Nina match but I do not agree. Layfon has a complex about being responsible for everything that goes on around him,because of the superpowers in part at least,this can be seen in him destroying his life to get money for the orphanage and the way he fights the bugs.He is going crazy because Nina went where he told her but he failed to save her.

That's pretty much it. Layfon feels responsible for Nina's disappearance and that (for all he knows at the moment) she might have been hurt or killed because she followed his directions. I don't see in the slightest how this translates into "Layfon loves Nina". In fact, as much a fan of Layfon x Felli as I am, I haven't seen anything particularly solid that he's interested in anyone. That said, he and Felli have had the most "moments" (like the two in this week's episode, and the numerous others which have on two occasions resulted in Felli occasioning grievous bodily harm on an innocent lamp post).

pathos

05-12-2009, 08:04 AM

We finally get a connection to those stupid English scenes. It doesn't even begin to justify subjecting us to that awful English for 15+ episodes though.

If you're referring to what I think you're referring to, we've had that since, hrm, episode 3 or 4? When Synola and Leerin first met. Of course, at the time, I wasn't sure if it was the queen or Leerin that was connected. I guessed the queen, I was wrong though.

On another note, this episode actually confused me more than most episodes. Why exactly did Zuellini boot Nina from the city, after she got taken over by the Haikizoku (sp?) Fear? Something else? Why must the masked guys speak gibberish? I suppose it actually means something. I have no idea what though. What the hell was the deal with the other city's electronic fairy, the birds, and Leerin? I'd actually guess at what I saw, but I wouldn't know where to start.

I was talking to a friend about this and he thought that the crazy way Layfon acted about Nina and his turning down Felli at the end was because of a Layfon Nina match but I do not agree. Layfon has a complex about being responsible for everything that goes on around him,because of the superpowers in part at least,this can be seen in him destroying his life to get money for the orphanage and the way he fights the bugs.He is going crazy because Nina went where he told her but he failed to save her.

That's pretty much it. Layfon feels responsible for Nina's disappearance and that (for all he knows at the moment) she might have been hurt or killed because she followed his directions. I don't see in the slightest how this translates into "Layfon loves Nina". In fact, as much a fan of Layfon x Felli as I am, I haven't seen anything particularly solid that he's interested in anyone. That said, he and Felli have had the most "moments" (like the two in this week's episode, and the numerous others which have on two occasions resulted in Felli occasioning grievous bodily harm on an innocent lamp post).

Thats pretty much how I see it. Layfon actually put Felli in the hospital from from overwork, because of feelings of guilt over Nina's disappearance. The president had just gave him a vocal beatdown, and she offered to go even farther, probably burning herself out in the process (her way of confessing), and he said lets not.

If Layfon actually likes anyone, he hasn't really shown it. I guess the question is, does Felli move on with life after this, or does she take the answer at face value?

Suwako Moriya

05-12-2009, 08:22 AM

If Layfon actually likes anyone, he hasn't really shown it.

Well, the very first question we have to ask is this. First, let's assume Layfon does have someone he likes. Would he be the type to show it openly or the type where you have to read between the lines.

Part of the problem with deciding what to read into the Nina situation is the whole comparison issue. Ie only Nina herself is in this specific situation. So we have an idea how Layfon would react when it's Nina, we can only guess in regards to Felli and anyone else.

All we can do is make up assumptions. It would be like if a harem anime had the main male ruin the kimono of girl B. We see him feel extremely guilty over it and he goes out of the way to make things right.

Some would see that as evidence he loves girl B and others would say "He would have gone that far girls A, C, D, and E. Assuming he had also ruined their Kimonos".

However since the given show is not likely to have the same scenario of "Kimono gets ruined by lead male" happen multiple times. Assuming and guessing how he'd react is all we can do.

The most balanced view is to take this current situation as evidence that Layfon does care quite a bit for Nina. Whether or not, he'll develop feelings for her beyond the friendship level is still up in the air. It's way too early to say either way.

something

05-12-2009, 09:15 AM

Episode 17:

- You know, I think Nina lucked out. Filth monsters and a berserk Zuellni are probably easier to deal with than pissed off Shena.
- But yeah, Zuellni! And Nina going in alone = power up time please?
- And just as she falls, we get more stupid engrish.
- "Face Man!" Ahahahaha what the fuck, why are they doing this to me? 17 episodes in and this has absolutely no connection to the main show yet. Which is for the best so far, but if they have to rush some connection at the end it could really ruin things.
- Level up confirmed! Although his whole thing about reducing master and foe alike to ash is a bit disconcerting. Doesn't bode well for Leerin either. Also, LET GO OF MY ZUELLNI!!!
- Speaking of! Leerin~! Savaris and Shinola really don't seem to like each other at all.
- Felli <3 She totally steals that dude's telepathy petals and then kicks him out of the conversation! XD
- This is pretty nice. Fonfon has the 17th Platoon watch how Haia and his men fight, to illustrate the difference between fighting alone (no room for error) and fighting as a team (people can cover your ass). Of course, Nina getting her level up might throw a wrench into that.
- And she's missing...
- NAKED LEERIN! And no Shinola around to grope her. This feels so wrong.

Good ep.

Westlo

05-12-2009, 09:36 AM

ArcticMech

05-12-2009, 11:02 AM

HitokiriShadow

05-12-2009, 11:06 AM

pathos

05-12-2009, 11:34 AM

In episode 18, Leerin saw the black-haired chick from the English segments in Nina's eye. That was what shocked Leerin and caused her to fall on the floor when she saw Nina.

As for what those segments mean... well, I assume its from the distant past, before the planet went to hell and was filled with Filth Monsters. Perhaps these creatures the guy has been fighting are related to them. But what the exact connection is remains a mystery.

Correct. Also, when Leerin and Shinola first met, the exact same thing happened. First, Shinola saw the black haired girl (saya?), then she saw grendens electronic fairy beast thing. I assumed at the time Saya was connected to the queen, I don't know why. But, when Nina saw it, I can only assume its Leerin that has some connection.

Now, what the connection is, I have no idea.

gryffinseye

05-12-2009, 04:04 PM

Thats pretty much how I see it. Layfon actually put Felli in the hospital from from overwork, because of feelings of guilt over Nina's disappearance. The president had just gave him a vocal beatdown, and she offered to go even farther, probably burning herself out in the process (her way of confessing), and he said lets not.

If Layfon actually likes anyone, he hasn't really shown it. I guess the question is, does Felli move on with life after this, or does she take the answer at face value?

I don't think Felli's the type to give up that easily. Aside from that, everyone knows now that when it comes to women, Layfon's as thick as two planks anyway, so I hardly think Felli would interpret this as him even understanding what she was trying to say, much less as rejection.

Suwako Moriya

05-17-2009, 06:21 PM

Apparently someone is a nervous coward. Said nervous coward gets to meet up with a sadistic person later. A recipe for... err I'm not sure if fun is the right word here.

Leerin has been influenced well by Sinola. Yes, go ahead and grab Nina's chest. Nina and Leerin meeting is one of the best things that could have happened to the series.

Speaking of Nina. Watch her beat up some weird masked people. Watch dropped down into a building with glowing eyes. Watch the goat cause her pain. Watch her learn stuff. Watch as she floats down towards the city in a pink a ball.

A pink ball that Layfon ends up heading towards. Let's just say he's quite happy to see the Captain. Likewise, she's quite happy to see him. You know the whole scene had that "final episode confirmation" feel to it.

Except obviously this is far from the final episode. That and with supposedly enough material for a 2nd and 3rd season a lot could change. Speaking of change it's hard to say how closely they'll follow the novels in the long run.

Speaking of the said scene, you've got to love the single petal that floated across the screen during it and the having Felli confirm to her brother that yes, it is indeed Nina.

It looks like in the next episode according to the preview, Felli gets kidnapped. In other words, we'll get to see how Layfon will react to not having her around. Good, but the real question is "How would Layfon react to the lack of Sharnid?":P

In any case, the episode was pretty good. It's nice to have increased focus for Leerin. That and my opinion of Nina has been greatly improved. Don't get me wrong, it's not that I disliked her.

It's just that the show for awhile was essentially limiting her role. Thanks to her current role and recent events, she's had a real chance to shine. Plus it looks like her importance in the story has increased greatly. Although there's obviously going to be an upside and downside to that for her.

something

05-17-2009, 07:30 PM

Episode 18:

- Zuellni just made out with Nina. O_O
- Heh it almost feels like I missed an ep. Things sure went to hell since Nina disappeared and ended up... in the same place as Leerin and Savaris? Felli and Fonfon aren't looking too great either back in Zuellni.
- Gah, Leerin is awesome in this episode.
- ...crap. We just got our first indication that they really will link the Engrish crap into the main show ;_;
- But Leering meeting Nina is awesome!
- Felli's brother is still really hard to read. He seems genuinely serious about protecting the city, at least.
- Oh silly Felli, you just tsuntsun'd a bit too much and he actually did leave. :sd: Fantastic blushing though! Oh and Fonfon getting shot (well shot at anyway) = wtf? He seems to have no shortage of enemies.
- Leerin and Nina again~ And... birds?
- Ah it's the fairy of the city. And... this Roy guy is evil and stuff.
- Haha, shot by Felli's brother, but it's a tranq. Felli's brother is pretty awesome here.

Oh wow, Felli just went for broke on the rooftop. It's REALLY interesting seeing her like that. It's the exact opposite of the personality she started out with.

something

05-17-2009, 07:39 PM

Honestly it's a two horse race and one of the contestants has been waiting at the halfway point for Nina to show up :p Felli comes across as the girl who will develop (or in her case open up) herself due to her crush on Layfon, I really don't see her being in the photo finish with Leerin and Nina.
Yeah, agreed. Felli never really had a chance, she's just not the kind of character who would end up as the romantic partner of choice at the end. Her interaction with Fonfon is very much a character development tool because they were so similar at first. Seeing how he's changed is helping her change, but it won't and can't go beyond that. As for Nina vs Leerin, I guess it's hard for me to guess which way it'll go until we get more flashbacks to the time when Leerin and Fonfon were together.

ArcticMech

05-17-2009, 08:18 PM

Leerin has been influenced well by Sinola. Yes, go ahead and grab Nina's chest. Nina and Leerin meeting is one of the best things that could have happened to the series.

Hands down the funniest scene in this episode, if not the series up until now. Totally unexpected from Leerin. Sinola would be so proud.

A pink ball that Layfon ends up heading towards. Let's just say he's quite happy to see the Captain. Likewise, she's quite happy to see him. You know the whole scene had that "final episode confirmation" feel to it.

That scene was so very cheesy, I couldn't help but laugh. Whether it will actually be Nina in the end or not, the reunion moment certainly didn't hurt her chances.

Speaking of the said scene, you've got to love the single petal that floated across the screen during it and the having Felli confirm to her brother that yes, it is indeed Nina.

In contrast to the Captain! Layfon! reunion, that was well done. Felli seemed to take it in stride. Guess that wasn't surprising given her outward personality and what transpired last episode. Speaking of Felli, every time she uses her DITE, I feel that she'd be better suited as the star of a magical girl anime.

Suwako Moriya

05-17-2009, 08:24 PM

Speaking of Felli, every time she uses her DITE, I feel that she'd be better suited as the star of a magical girl anime.

The fact such a spin-off doesn't exist yet has to qualify as some sort of crime.

HitokiriShadow

05-17-2009, 09:20 PM

Watching the psycho Heaven's Blade torment the cowardly jackass was awesome.

Why did it take this long for Nina and Leerin to meet? They make a great combination.

Lots of interesting things happening this episode, but the most interesting thing we learned was that there are some people that have apparently been living a long, long time... and Shinola is one of them.

pathos

05-17-2009, 10:09 PM

A pink ball that Layfon ends up heading towards. Let's just say he's quite happy to see the Captain. Likewise, she's quite happy to see him. You know the whole scene had that "final episode confirmation" feel to it.

You know, against all odds (in my head, anyway), this episode seemed to make Nina win the Layfon sweepstakes. Of course, this is what, 5 or 7 episodes from the end of the season? So, perhaps when Leerin gets back, this might all get thrown out the window. Plus, everyone (when I say everyone, i just mean the bird golden thing, and the voices in Leerin's head) want Nina and Leerin to end up being around each other full time..you know, to keep the beast in line.

That can be taken all sorts of ways :P But, I'm thinking how uncormfatable will that be, if he chooses one, then has to hang around the other one full time though.

And, I knew Sevalis was kind of power hungry, but he's damn sadistic.

Fencedude

05-18-2009, 12:34 AM

Huh...you know, I think that they aren't even going to come close to resolving a lot of this stuff.

Also Nina and Leerin are awesome together.

HitokiriShadow

05-18-2009, 12:47 AM

William K

05-18-2009, 01:27 AM

Huh...you know, I think that they aren't even going to come close to resolving a lot of this stuff.

I recall Wrestlo saying some time ago that there were a ton of novels and the anime didn't look like it was going to cover more than about half of them, if that.

Yeah. I believe Dexerio, who appeared briefly early in the show when Zuellni got kidnapped, has his own set of spin-off novels. And we've only seen glimpses of the other Heaven's Blade. Need more of that girl with the witch hat and guns :P

Westlo

05-20-2009, 06:02 AM

http://i43.tinypic.com/14scic.jpg

I lol'd.

Suwako Moriya

05-20-2009, 06:59 AM

http://i43.tinypic.com/14scic.jpg

That was definitely amusing. I'm not sure if it's because of the expressions of the other girls or because of the Disney stuff.

I get the feeling the scene that inspired that will stand out for awhile. For certain it's caught my attention and I consider it at the very least a foundation building scene.

Fencedude

05-20-2009, 07:03 AM

http://i43.tinypic.com/14scic.jpg

I lol'd.

lol Meishin.

I totally forgot about her actually.

Suwako Moriya

05-20-2009, 08:29 AM

lol Meishin.

I totally forgot about her actually.

How could you forget about Meishin? When she's had many important moments in the story such as the scene where her chest appeared on screen. That's got to count, right? Clearly, no one is buying it.

In all seriousness, it seems like Meishin's main role is to simply represent the average citizen. Which I guess is understandable. However at this point the girl is simply just there. Or rather I should say there on occasion. It doesn't give much motivation to remember her.

something

05-22-2009, 11:57 PM

Episode 19:

- Nina meets... some dude! And Leerin has the power to stop rampaging Haikizoku?
- Ahahahha! Leerin invoked his PTSD. :sd:
- Oh lord the engrish scenes are getting increasingly ridiculous. And probably will be linking with the show soon..
- Looooove Nina and Leerin together.
- o_O Holy shit. Savaris always seemed a bit off, but he is one twisted motherfucker. That's an unexpectedly brutal scene for this show. Not that I feel any pity for Roy.
- Nina on Leerin's lap. NINA x LEERIN YESSS
- YES! Leerin learned Breast Grope from Shinola! XD
- Zuellni! So she did indeed tag along to try to suppress the Haikizoku for Nina.
- Annnnnnnd there we go. A character from this time unquestionably meets an Engrish segment character. Thankfully it's the least annoying one, *and* she's speaking normally, in Japanese.
- And there's the connection to the queen, which I was expecting to see from the timing of the very first engrish segment.
- You know, Savaris is a crappy bodyguard. Leerin has been in all sorts of trouble that he wasn't around for.
- ...HAH, Nina and [dude] *are* watching that engrish stuff like a movie right now.
- lol okay Nina ending confirmed, unless we go past two cour.

Was kind of hoping Nina would drop down and start raping the fuck out of filth monsters but this episode was fantastic anyway.

lolwut preview? "And Felli gets kidnapped." Just kinda tossed onto the end of the preview there. :sd:

Suwako Moriya

05-23-2009, 09:31 AM

lol okay Nina ending confirmed, unless we go past two cour.

For certain Nina gained a lot of points with that scene, but I wouldn't go as far as to say a Nina ending is confirmed. Granted that could because I've grown used to the idea that it takes only a single episode or heck even just a single scene to change everything.

Seriously you can have a show spend 11 episodes building up towards ending path A only to have episode 12 completely throw away everything that was developed for the sake of ending path B. I'd say what series I'm thinking of, but it would spoil it.

something

05-23-2009, 02:30 PM

For certain Nina gained a lot of points with that scene, but I wouldn't go as far as to say a Nina ending is confirmed. Granted that could because I've grown used to the idea that it takes only a single episode or heck even just a single scene to change everything.
Okay, "Nina ending confirmed unless they go past two cour or the writers feel like making shit up at the last second." The only chance I see anyone else having before the end of the second cour is if Leerin meets back up with Fonfon asap and the plot starts revolving around the two being together. Because right now, Felli's been knocked out, Mei's been knocked out, and nobody else has spent enough time with him to be worth mentioning. Leerin still has the past to hold onto, but I can't even begin to remember the last time Layfon gave her a second's thought. That'll change fast when they meet, but I don't know when that will be.

Well actually my REAL hope is that the Layfon romance stuff plays second or third fiddle to everything else. I don't actually care much about who he ends up with. While I don't dislike him, he's also not interesting enough for me to really get invested in his relationships. I'd rather they just focus on resolving everything else.

HitokiriShadow

05-25-2009, 08:30 PM

Felli gets pissed and makes a cute face, then she assaults an innocent trash can, then she gets kidnapped.

Leerin arrives and makes cute faces when she hears Shinola's name.

I think that covers all the important parts of this episode. There was also some training and preparation for the intercity match next episode, but none of that amounted to anything remotely interesting in this episode. Well, we did get some cute faces from Shante.

Suwako Moriya

05-25-2009, 09:00 PM

Felli gets pissed and makes a cute face, then she assaults an innocent trash can, then she gets kidnapped.

Innocent? That trash can was related to certain RPG Final Bosses that have this strange addiction to returning everything to the void, nothingness, etc. Thanks to Felli, the Universe was saved!

On another note, I've got to love the Layfon and Nina "training" session. Does that count as training or something else?

ArcticMech

05-26-2009, 12:53 AM

Felli gets pissed and makes a cute face, then she assaults an innocent trash can, then she gets kidnapped.

Leerin arrives and makes cute faces when she hears Shinola's name.

Yep, I think the above two points just about covered the key points for me this week.

Felli's "baka" laced, trash can kicking tirade was fun, though I still prefer lamp posts for whatever reason. The kidnapping sets things up for next week. Interesting choice of a hostage btw, as it potentially takes the two most critical members of the team out of the intercity match.

Leerin's knee jerk reaction (protect the boobs!! protect the boobs!!) upon hearing of Shinola's involvement was priceless. Damn funny.

Westlo

05-26-2009, 01:59 AM

On another note, I've got to love the Layfon and Nina "training" session. Does that count as training or something else?

Eye smex/foreplay

Rhodes

05-26-2009, 02:08 AM

you mean it wasnt, "look now i'm in trouble and kidnapped so hurry and save me its my turn to get fonfon's attention!"

Felli is cute but annoying.

So Leerin slaps Layfon next ep... wonder why... cause he wasnt using a katana to duel or cause his new harem? He did say he was leaving Grendan so he could start over on a different path other than military arts right? so new city and look doing the MA shtick again.

Fencedude

05-26-2009, 02:17 AM

Pft. Haia has no idea what he's gotten himself into. Felli's just waiting to kick his ass, you'll see!

Leerin's reaction to Shinola's name was hilarious. Now lets hope it doesn't take till the end of the series to have her meet up with Layfon, though I'm somewhat more interested in having her meet Nina again.

Suwako Moriya

05-26-2009, 09:24 AM

Pft. Haia has no idea what he's gotten himself into. Felli's just waiting to kick his ass, you'll see!

Or alternatively she could kick his leg(s). Then again maybe Felli only kicks the leg(s) of the one she loves.

Suwako Moriya

05-30-2009, 06:40 PM

Layfon battles the jerk. Felli convinces me that she needs a hug. Leerin makes an interesting entrance with a slap. Oh, and important people are coming.

ArcticMech

06-01-2009, 05:52 AM

Layfon battles the jerk. Felli convinces me that she needs a hug. Leerin makes an interesting entrance with a slap. Oh, and important people are coming.

Haia was becoming annoying. Layfon needed to set him straight about the difference in their abilities/power, and I think he accomplished that rather convincingly. Don't think he'll be back. As an added bonus, the idiot finally realized that he has real friends and a love interest too.

Poor, poor Felli. She doesn't even get her moment with Fon-Fon. Rather than "Stolen Felli," the episode title should be changed to "Stolen from Felli." Not only does Nina show up right after fight, but Leerin trumps everyone by showing up out of the blue, slapping Layfon, lecturing him and basically stealing the scene. Can't say I mind since Leerin is pretty fantastic and her reunion with Layfon was way overdue.

The arrival of the Grendan and the remaining Heavens Blades wielders sure signals that we are nearing the finish point (of the current season at least). Can't wait for further developments and some Layfon x Leerin reunion time next week.

pathos

06-01-2009, 09:48 AM

Hey, 3 more seconds of Witch Hat!

Oh, and some other stuff happened

HitokiriShadow

06-01-2009, 02:32 PM

Blah blah Haia has daddy issues blah blah and this series once again falls short at insert music.

Leerin finally meets up FonFon and gives him a good slap. Meanwhile, Glendan approaches... next episode should be pretty interesting.

something

06-06-2009, 06:18 PM

Episode 20:

- Ah right, Nina was just kinda told all the secrets of the world. But she can't share them with anyone. Of course Fonfon is all happy to trust her.
- Haia stuff. I don't really much care about him anymore. I guess the Heaven's Blade the Queen refered to is Savaris coming with Leerin. It'll be nice to see her meet back up with Nina eventually.
- Engrishhhhh. Oh lord.
- Bwhaha, how hilarious. Fonfon and Nina are sparring and they're all smiles and laughter and shining sweat and then there's Felli looking on from the corner all mopey. So how long before Felli gets a Haikizoku and turns evil? Well maybe not this season I guess. She's definitely not over her rejection though.
- Felli just mutilated that trash bin!. <3
- Oh so that's why Myath sounded familiar. Nina was just there. That means Leerin!
- Yeah, well, good luck Zuellni without Layfon and Felli. Though they don't yet know what they have in Nina right now.
- Leerin arrives!

Good stuff, I like how this show has been going lately. On to 21.

something

06-06-2009, 06:44 PM

Episode 21:

- Ahahaha, Felli makes for a very amusing hostage, especially when timid archer girl is trying to deal with her.
- Heh, I'm finding Shante pretty amusing lately.
- Hopefully this is the last of Haia. He just feels so irrelevant to the plot now, besides stirring up Fonfon a bit.
- lol engrish scenes don't even try to make sense.
- Hey, this Haia/Fonfon fight is actually quite good. I'm impressed. Nice insert song too, and HAHAHA, all the dents in the door from Felli kicking it made for a fantastic touch!
- Heh what a stupid time to get distracted, Fonfon. Damn near got decapitated.
- Nice end to the fight too. Also...
- LEERIN SLAP! Hah! She has such a great look on her face. And she starts lecturing him immediately! XD
- ...Felli and Nina look on with very WTF expressions.
- Oh hey there Grendan.

That was a great episode, and things are shaping up REALLY nicely for whatever the finale will be.