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Apr 26, 2014 12:52 PM
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That was a great episode again imo with Nike and the king. The tension is in the air this episode though but I like the king's resolve. It was kinda refreshing seeing some of his past too.

I thought Nike's disguise was kinda cute XD
The way she was treated was cruel.. Shit, she also fell to a trap. I'm curious to see her combat skills tbh.
Apr 26, 2014 1:09 PM
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Firstly, I want to make a complaint about the time of the on-air. This was 4:30 -5:00 AM here. Is this the anime for the elderly?
Anyway, this episode was very nice. Their relation between Nike and Livius advanced certainly. Their trust each other was very comfortable to watch.

P.S. Why the temple dedicated to the God of the Sun was built under the deep ground? I think priests of that religion were stupid.
Apr 26, 2014 2:36 PM
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P.S. Why the temple dedicated to the God of the Sun was built under the deep ground? I think priests of that religion were stupid.

Hadn't thought of it but it's true that it's pretty weird lol

Their relationship sure advanced a whole lot oO Didn't think he would like her so much already oO
And that ending just makes me smile everytime lol so cute xD
Apr 26, 2014 3:05 PM
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Livius forcing his smile and Nike being forced to wear that dress was hilarious. XD
She look nice in that new dress though!

Ministry of the Priesthood is cancels the engagement and insists that she undergoes Rite of Illumination, if they intend to take her as the Sun King's wife..
Nice seeing Livius' resolve to protect her.

New character introduced; Rani Aristes, the head of the ministry of priesthood. Quite a sinister personality.
Poor Nike.. I wished she could beat him up good. Damnit..
At least it was nice seeing how those people from orphanage appreciates her. :)

Nike saying she wants to share the same pain with Livius was nice!
Didn't expect him to have that kind of reaction though. XD
Livius gives Nike the locket his mom gave him so she stays safe. :)

Nike goes on the Rite of Illumination.
That map though.. XD
What a cowardly move! Keeping the ring beforehand and sending soldiers after her. -.-

Good episode. Seems like she's saved somehow in next episode. :)

Apr 26, 2014 3:16 PM
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seems like livius is opening up more when it comes to shelia, but i still see their relationship almost as mother-son kind of thing, not just because of the age difference
Apr 26, 2014 3:23 PM
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Happy to see Livius changing! Nike got Livius's important ring! A really big step forward in their relationship and trust!
The designer was strict :)
The Minister of Priesthood is annoying! He sent assassins for the to kill Nike!
The rite did seem dangerous, the map sure was helpful as a motivation boost!

I hope Livius gets rid of Rani soon.
Apr 26, 2014 3:42 PM
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For an anime that's been going at a one chapter per episode pace, why did they skip an entire chapter? That chapter had some nice developments between Nike and Livius too, doesn't make any sense to me. Just seems random.
Apr 26, 2014 3:49 PM
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Anybody else getting the feeling that the ring that the King gave her, is the actual ring that Nike needs to pass the ritual?
Apr 26, 2014 3:55 PM
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Hoping the priests will be arrested for treason.
Apr 26, 2014 4:07 PM
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That was really good. Surprised I am liking this because of the genre but the plot is actually pretty good. Curious to see how action-packed this anime will get. Also Nike is a really good lead. Not annoying and very independent but not bitchy independent either.
Apr 26, 2014 4:12 PM
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They obviously would've taken the ring out of the box =_= they're so not priestly...

I liked the part where Nike is shown the orphanage and what she learned about Livi from the little girl.
Apr 26, 2014 4:24 PM

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Aww it ended at a cliffhanger. She had it, but it turned out to be an ambush. Can't wait for the next episode.
Apr 26, 2014 4:52 PM

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Preparing for the wedding, and she needs to get some weight lost. There are people who are not approved of the relations. The head of the group is by NamiDai? The king wanted to protect her, but she decided to accept the trial. She got to the goal but no ring. She is not approved to begin with. Curious how she will react to that (at least she was able to run away according to the preview).
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Apr 26, 2014 4:56 PM

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Whoa that cliffhanger...at least the preview shows she's getting out alive. And plot armor.
Apr 26, 2014 5:03 PM

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Eh, they seemed to skip chapters. No wonder the two suddenly seem so close. o.O
When Nike came across the orphanage and they complimented her, I was like: but she hasn't done anything yet...

Has potential, but not making use of it.
Apr 26, 2014 5:31 PM

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That corset fitting scene :3

So a Sun God temple that is underground? Seems like blaspheme to me.

I just knew that there had to be some kind of trap, but damn that cliffhanger at least the preview confirms she will live.
Darcsen said:
Anybody else getting the feeling that the ring that the King gave her, is the actual ring that Nike needs to pass the ritual?
I hadn't even thought of that, they said Sheila didn't do the ritual, but maybe she did.
Apr 26, 2014 6:10 PM

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Darcsen said:
Anybody else getting the feeling that the ring that the King gave her, is the actual ring that Nike needs to pass the ritual?


I had that same thought. I actually suspected it right away, and the fact the ring wasn't in the statue makes me think it more. But, it's also highly possible that the idiots(read as Ministry of Priesthood) could have the ring in their possession.

This was a good episode. I still can't figure out what it is about this series that keeps me watching, this usually isn't something I enjoy so much, but I can't stop watching. Nike is an awesome character, I'm loving her take on things.
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Apr 26, 2014 6:41 PM

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That map lmao.I'm starting to really like this show, characters are seriously great.
No Tender Rain this episode xD
Apr 26, 2014 7:29 PM
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Lol at that map that Livius gave her.

I hope Nike can come out of Rite of Illumination alive.
Apr 26, 2014 7:59 PM

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Can't help but to love the king & nike interaction in this ep & that cliffhanger!! Those priest bastard.
Apr 26, 2014 8:14 PM

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okay episode
seems like there are many factions in the kingdom that want to dispose of the king

Apr 26, 2014 9:13 PM

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I'm curious to see her combat skills tbh.

TRUE THAT! XD that would be sooo freaking cooool!

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No Tender Rain this episode xD

Hahaha, anywhere I go, I always see people saying "Tender Rain" lol. That would make a good anime meme this 2014! XD

GO Nike! Fightoooo!
Apr 26, 2014 9:22 PM

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This show's actually getting steadily better, despite its predictability in parts. It was worth staying on for.

Darcsen said:
Anybody else getting the feeling that the ring that the King gave her, is the actual ring that Nike needs to pass the ritual?


I thought that was really obvious, lol. As soon as I saw the missing ring, I realised why Livius even suddenly brought up a ring out of nowhere.
Apr 26, 2014 9:54 PM
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Can't help but to love the king & nike interaction in this ep & that cliffhanger!! Those priest bastard.


im just waiting forthat kiss dammit! I really would like to get to the episodes where Nike and livius are even closer withe ach other
I cant wait for next week ill fly to japan and force the episode out of them.
Apr 26, 2014 9:57 PM
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I would definitley want to see a time skip atthe end of this anime!! I rwally want to see a grown up livius<3<3 the manga isnt being released fast enough •^•....
Apr 26, 2014 11:05 PM

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I had a feeling it was a trap. It ended in a cliffhanger this time. Judging from the preview, she made it out.
Apr 26, 2014 11:42 PM

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Darcsen said:
Anybody else getting the feeling that the ring that the King gave her, is the actual ring that Nike needs to pass the ritual?


I thought the same thing! LOL.

I'm really enjoying this anime, although I liked the previous episode better. This all seems like unnecessary drama. But, still loving Livi/Nike dynamic.
Apr 27, 2014 1:16 AM

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Sweet romance. Tears and laughter each ep.
Apr 27, 2014 1:16 AM

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Dargh, that flippin' cliffhanger xP
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Apr 27, 2014 1:18 AM

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Didn't expect an anime taking place in a fantasy world to have a character spoofing Karl Lagerfeld (according to the end credits he's even named Karl lol)
Apr 27, 2014 1:25 AM

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I wonder if they'll end up animating the skipped chapter at all? If not, does that mean no Luna? That chapter does make nice progress in their relationship. Nothing groundbreaking plotwise I guess, though.
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LOL at how she's wearing the frilly dress in this episode's OP. Chefs have also been added.

Livius has become truly protective and concerned for her aw.

The preview of the next episode *__*
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I can't help but to scream whenever I see Livi and Nike moments in this episode!

But arrrrgggh, the Priest should be arrested, pretty good episode although the ending was a cliffhanger. Hnnnnnggg.
The world shall know the truth soon.
Apr 27, 2014 4:07 AM
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I hope Nike can come out of Rite of Illumination alive.

I'm pretty sure Nike does make it out since in the preview for episode 5 it shows livius hugging Nike
Did any one find the fact that the 1 torch nike was given was still burning at the same place from the start at statue strange? I mean getting to the statue probably took more than a hour but the torch wasnt shortened
Other than that I really liked the part at the orphanage and the bed covered in roses
Apr 27, 2014 4:21 AM

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Nike looked cute in that outfit. The OP is really something.

The CG was a bit... Nike is among the best protagonist this season, so awesome.

Great episode.
Apr 27, 2014 4:59 AM
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wow someone beet me to the review the one I wrote was declined hahaha maybe I'll write again when I finnish this

PS what happened to the part regarding princess luna did yhey skip a chapter
Apr 27, 2014 5:05 AM
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This show's actually getting steadily better, despite its predictability in parts. It was worth staying on for.

Darcsen said:
Anybody else getting the feeling that the ring that the King gave her, is the actual ring that Nike needs to pass the ritual?


I thought that was really obvious, lol. As soon as I saw the missing ring, I realised why Livius even suddenly brought up a ring out of nowhere.


I'll tell you something from the manga tha ring actuallyncame from his ****** ok I'll will not spoil it just watchI it if they follow the manga Nike wll do something amazingly beutiful regarding the sun ring you know what I mean everyone who have read the manga
Apr 27, 2014 5:37 AM

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Ohhhh i wonder what happens next.... Actually i kinda know since i read the manga
But nice episode.
Apr 27, 2014 7:02 AM

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The PV made me even more excited for the next episode.

I'm actually warming up to Nike and Livi now. Ahh, and that quote during the orphanage visit...
Apr 27, 2014 7:25 AM
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Ohhhh i wonder what happens next.... Actually i kinda know since i read the manga
But nice episode.


I hope they follow the manga cause that scene would look so beuatiful in an anime you know what I mean right
Apr 27, 2014 7:46 AM

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A feel-y and adventure episode! Really liked this one.
Apr 27, 2014 8:39 AM

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Another good episode :D Really love this series.

Poor Nike, getting forced to wear that dress. Dat Hourglass body XD

Lol'd at the old men's reaction to the big boobs on the picture XD

Gotta love Nike with how she doesn't want to be a burden on Livius and doesn't want to be only protected and rather protect him. This girl is so BA and lovable <3

That little girl telling Nike about how Livius talks about her was sweet. He's such a tsundere XD

How he got irritated at her acting cool was lol XD And lol'd so much at the map XD

But damn! Those bastards, they never intended to have her come back.

Dat cliffhanger. I wonder how she'll deal with this without wind?

PV seems nice too :)
Apr 27, 2014 10:08 AM

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Very awkward pacing and cheesy as hell, but I really like Nike.
Apr 27, 2014 11:36 AM

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That was way too over dramatic, when the hell did those two get so close?! Apparently they skipped a chapter where they bonded? Cos' of this, the episode was very awkward and yes the pacing was weird.

Weakest episode by far.
Apr 27, 2014 11:41 AM

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How difficult is it for the supposedly most powerful king in the world to dispose of a few priests? just burn the temple and make it like an accident or simply have a few assassins kill the priest quietly and have the official report written as "accident" or "heart attack".

In any case it's incredibly short-sighted for Livius not to foresee this kind of trap. Makes you wonder how he conquered most of the world.
Apr 27, 2014 1:35 PM

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So the religious fools of the country don't accept the engagement between Nike and Adidas... erm... I mean Livius, so she has to pass a test. Some people just like to do everything in their power to be annoying and bother others if they don't like something.
That priest (lol forgot his name) was one heartless bastard, a douche among douches, he needs to get his ass kicked so his mind can return where it belongs.
Livius really loves Nike Q.Q T.T
I should have known that things won't go smooth and that Nike would be attacked.
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Apr 27, 2014 2:06 PM

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<3 Loving this anime more 6/5 >3

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Apr 27, 2014 2:22 PM

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The trap was sort of obvious...want a nice way to get rid of the King's wife maybe in this special temple that no one supposed to go into...right?
Anyways decent episode want to see her murders those people for doing this to her though.I hope the ring that she is supposed to get not really the ring the king gave to her before she went into the maze.
Apr 27, 2014 6:38 PM

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This is sooo good!! I need moar episodes!!
Apr 27, 2014 6:57 PM

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Another great episode. Pretty fast pace. Really like Nike's character.
Apr 27, 2014 7:33 PM
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The pacing is a bit too quick for me. I mean, they did show NIke and Livi bonding a bit in the
previous episodes, but not to the point that they show them here where they're already caring about each other to such a degree.

Still, I am enjoying it. The trap was obvious. And I do think Livi probably suspects it. I would be surprised if he doesn't. Next episode should be just as good.
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