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WheelerTheViper said: Um, you guys know there this isnt actually a video game, right? So there are no levels...? Im a little curious to weather Yu will use Pyro Jack again. He's apparently gonna have a lot of persona to go through. For what I saw in the preview, I think he's gonna use Pryo Jack again. |
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tofupika said: I agree i still crack at the jokes he makes because he says it with such a relax expression XD which is fitting,On to the episode a few Club Member Cameos (i wanted him to join the basketball Team!) Highlight was him changing personas Was hoping they would do this (who knows near the end he might even get some high end personas) Lucifer/Helel anyone?Haha, I think MC's personality in the anime is pretty funny. And Chie's dog had a really big head. xD Fun Fact: anyone see his stats are changing !. |
katsu044Oct 20, 2011 10:15 PM
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| Uhm i didnt like it that much , i liked ep 2 more. |
Wasabi said: Tanrim said: Am amazed how things can be messed up so badly in only a minute. Most of the episode was fine but the Pyro Jack thing was just ridiculous. Also, him being able to summon other Persona is all well and good but him just pulling them out of his butt isn't doing it for me. Pulling out a level 32 fire Persona against a boss that's supposed to be weak to wind and not fire is just bad. You should be level 5 at that point, if that. Stupid. They were obviously trying to pander to Pyro Jack fans by using him, which seemed to work given the comments, but it was so badly misplaced. Could have picked a better place for it. The fact that he even had the Persona for apparently no good reason is seriously bugging me, too. If they had bothered to show him getting it in a shuffle or fusion myself I wouldn't mind but nope. Well, whatever. Despite those issues the rest of the episode was pretty good. 3/5 They might as well include the after-battle screen so we can count how much exp they get when fighting shadows, mirite? Or rather, they should show them browsing a shop then a menu randomly pops up with the prices all listed neatly and asking them how many of each item they want. ಠ_ಠ lol'ed True though, people wants a carbon copy of the game, it bugs me more than pulling up higher rank persona in the anime >_> |
| Pretty decent episode. Yuu is a bro, he's quite enjoyable. The pacing is somewhat off, though and I feel as the persona "arguments" could be handled better but that maybe a problem with the game as well. I don't know. |
| "Yes, I have been deprived of emotion. But not completely. Whoever did it, botched the job." - Geralt of Rivia |
Evtrai said: Wasabi said: Tanrim said: Am amazed how things can be messed up so badly in only a minute. Most of the episode was fine but the Pyro Jack thing was just ridiculous. Also, him being able to summon other Persona is all well and good but him just pulling them out of his butt isn't doing it for me. Pulling out a level 32 fire Persona against a boss that's supposed to be weak to wind and not fire is just bad. You should be level 5 at that point, if that. Stupid. They were obviously trying to pander to Pyro Jack fans by using him, which seemed to work given the comments, but it was so badly misplaced. Could have picked a better place for it. The fact that he even had the Persona for apparently no good reason is seriously bugging me, too. If they had bothered to show him getting it in a shuffle or fusion myself I wouldn't mind but nope. Well, whatever. Despite those issues the rest of the episode was pretty good. 3/5 They might as well include the after-battle screen so we can count how much exp they get when fighting shadows, mirite? Or rather, they should show them browsing a shop then a menu randomly pops up with the prices all listed neatly and asking them how many of each item they want. ಠ_ಠ lol'ed True though, people wants a carbon copy of the game, it bugs me more than pulling up higher rank persona in the anime >_> Think of it as they have a different list of personas...just like how it differs from 3 and 4....pyro jack's level is 14 in 3 while 4 is in lvl 32.... The show and the game are slightly different....another reason why i like this Anime (One is Izanagi :D) or if you can't think of that...just look how Pyro jack overkills Dominatrix Banana head/Shadow Chie :D... Now my thoughts... I like how they've done with Yu's personality..."It makes me wanna cry" :D Well yeah the show is a little bit fast even for me...but I thought that is always true for video game adaptations :D |
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| So for magician arcana he use Pyro Jack, I am curious to know what persona he gonna use next! Maybe persona from Chariot arcana? ^^ |
| Hmm, the pace seems to jump so suddenly. One part they were worrying about Yukiko, the next they're battling Chie's Shadow. After that, they kind of forgot about Yukiko. And Narukami having more than one Persona? If you get Personas from conquering your Shadow, then how did Narukami get his in the first place without battling it? Does it have something to do with the "Chosen One" stuff? So far, I'm still liking it but I hope they show some hint at what's going on and what will they do. It's been mostly about the characters, which isn't bad but the story could use some push. I'm digging the fights like in a game. Makes me want to start playing the game. Though I'm busy with :stuff: so yeah, maybe some time. |
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belatkuro said: The story is mainly about the murders...they linked said murders to Mayonaka TV. And that's about all that's happened by this point. It is a long game after all. As for the Chie and Yukiko thing they didn't forgot although the jump was a little abrupt since they didn't "show" the reason. Chie confirms the reason when she says "she still couldn't move". Basically, she became weak from getting mentally assaulted by her Shadow and being too long inside the TV without the special glasses Kuma creates (why do you think they wear them). In the game she basically scuffles a little with you saying that she doesn't want to leave Yukiko and Yuu basically coerces her to leave.Hmm, the pace seems to jump so suddenly. One part they were worrying about Yukiko, the next they're battling Chie's Shadow. After that, they kind of forgot about Yukiko. And Narukami having more than one Persona? If you get Personas from conquering your Shadow, then how did Narukami get his in the first place without battling it? Does it have something to do with the "Chosen One" stuff? So far, I'm still liking it but I hope they show some hint at what's going on and what will they do. It's been mostly about the characters, which isn't bad but the story could use some push. I'm digging the fights like in a game. Makes me want to start playing the game. Though I'm busy with :stuff: so yeah, maybe some time. Also, Yuu and the origin of his power (he obviously didn't unlock it himself) is something that does gets adressed but it'd be rather full of spoilers to even say when. Just watch, it will get explained (if they follow the True End). I'll just say that it has nothing to do with being "The Fool" aka the wildcard. That merely means he was born under the influence of a really powerful Arcana. Being The Fool also means he has no set Persona, he can literally hundreds of potential Personae. |
Leon-GunOct 21, 2011 1:09 AM
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belatkuro said: Hmm, the pace seems to jump so suddenly. One part they were worrying about Yukiko, the next they're battling Chie's Shadow. After that, they kind of forgot about Yukiko. And Narukami having more than one Persona? If you get Personas from conquering your Shadow, then how did Narukami get his in the first place without battling it? Does it have something to do with the "Chosen One" stuff? So far, I'm still liking it but I hope they show some hint at what's going on and what will they do. It's been mostly about the characters, which isn't bad but the story could use some push. I'm digging the fights like in a game. Makes me want to start playing the game. Though I'm busy with :stuff: so yeah, maybe some time. Everything get explained later , including the "chosen one" stuff. or at least in the game. |
Vanisher said: ^ yup,plus This is how it's gonna be for the rest of the main characters while all this is happening more of the plot will be reviled (because what good is doing a story with a bunch of characters you know nothing about haha?).belatkuro said: Hmm, the pace seems to jump so suddenly. One part they were worrying about Yukiko, the next they're battling Chie's Shadow. After that, they kind of forgot about Yukiko. And Narukami having more than one Persona? If you get Personas from conquering your Shadow, then how did Narukami get his in the first place without battling it? Does it have something to do with the "Chosen One" stuff? So far, I'm still liking it but I hope they show some hint at what's going on and what will they do. It's been mostly about the characters, which isn't bad but the story could use some push. I'm digging the fights like in a game. Makes me want to start playing the game. Though I'm busy with :stuff: so yeah, maybe some time. Everything get explained later , including the "chosen one" stuff. or at least in the game. |
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WheelerTheViper said: Um, you guys know there this isnt actually a video game, right? So there are no levels...? Well, yeah, of course, but there's something a little jarring about seeing Pyro Jack so early. I'm not one of the people expecting things to be exactly the same as the game, and I don't think change is necessarily a bad thing; so, it seems a little odd to me, but hey, I can now make my 'which Persona next?' guessing game harder for myself, haha. Anyway, this episode... I suddenly find myself agreeing that the pacing is perhaps a little too fast. Even having played the game and knowing the reason, the switch from 'Rescue Yukiko! -> No, wait, Chie's shadow first -> We'll come back later' seemed too fast, and wasn't really explained well. Other than that, I really enjoyed it. The fights are still cool, the pacing may be a little too fast but it at least there isn't a sense that they spend too long on one thing, and, of course, there's always the little kick of 'ahaha, I remember this!'. Good stuff. |
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| mara better be summoned at one point. but damn chie's dog is abnormally huge, what even???? been eating all of chie's steaks behind her back, i see |
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PointmanW said: they probably chose pyro jack because.... and i think the pyro jack will change into another persona later since marganet said "the power grow as your bond with them get stronger" and what chariot arcana persona you think Yuu will use in the next ep? Slime Nata Taishi Eligor Ara Mitama Ares Triglav Kin-Ki Thor Atavaka Futsunushi and about pyro jack level... he 32 in Persona 4...wait he 14 in Persona 3, oh wait...he 26 in Persona 2 and 20 in Persona 1 this is an anime, changes is nesscesary, he probably chose Ares or Eligor next time, or maybe... Thor? Don't bother about levels, it's an anime adaptation, not a game remake. About the Pryo Jack, I didn't realized that, thanks for the useful post. |
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| It still kinda seems like its rushing. I really like it but I'm sure a lot of people who haven't played the game are very confused. This is still cool though, I'm really happy they decided to let him change Personas, it would have been a huge waste if none of those awesome designs showed up. |
| Good episode. Yuu's answers throughout the show were rather amusing. I wonder what other Personas will we see in the future episodes? Thanatos? Chimera? Orthrus? Cybele? I hope so. |
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| it's kinda annoying the anime maker messing around with MC's personality... |
| Pretty fast change of peace there, lol at them suddenly leaving saving Yukiko for later just because Chie got her persona, like "We got a Persona, let's get the fuck out hoping Yukiko won't die until we decide to save her tommrrow." ( ¬‿¬) All in all, it was actually a good episode which i enjoyed. Needs moar Ohara Sayaka, tho that means more power ups, hopefully not out of place ones. Also i hope Rise gets introduced as late as she can, i don't want any KugiRie in mah Persona. (╯°□°）╯︵ ┻━┻ Oh right, as much as i'm enjoying the series, why does the music suck so bad? Bgm aren't bad, just not too noticeabe, but OP, ED and the insert song are all enrish shit. (屮ﾟДﾟ)屮 |
| レッツゴー ED イケイケゴーゴー |
| Watched, and so far. this is the only anime that I'm most enjoying this season. |
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OrochiPL said: Oh right, as much as i'm enjoying the series, why does the music suck so bad? Bgm aren't bad, just not too noticeabe, but OP, ED and the insert song are all enrish shit. (屮ﾟДﾟ)屮 What the...get out of here, NOW! And what's wrong with Engrish anyway? If it were in any other language you don't know anything about, you wouldn't have even noticed and would probably end up liking it anyway. Persona 4 will most probably have the best OST of this whole season (unless Kajiura strikes again, which I'm not too sure will really happen) |
| love that battle scene it make fell different from other anime |
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IZUMI64 said: it's kinda annoying the anime maker messing around with MC's personality... What... personality? The MC doesn't have a personality. He was what you made of him in the game. |
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belatkuro said: Hmm, the pace seems to jump so suddenly. One part they were worrying about Yukiko, the next they're battling Chie's Shadow. After that, they kind of forgot about Yukiko. And Narukami having more than one Persona? If you get Personas from conquering your Shadow, then how did Narukami get his in the first place without battling it? Does it have something to do with the "Chosen One" stuff? So far, I'm still liking it but I hope they show some hint at what's going on and what will they do. It's been mostly about the characters, which isn't bad but the story could use some push. I'm digging the fights like in a game. Makes me want to start playing the game. Though I'm busy with :stuff: so yeah, maybe some time. Don't worry. They explain EVERYTHING. As long as the anime ends with the "true ending" of the game. Also, Pyro Jack was a good pick against Shadow Chie (since her element is ice) If they had picked Jack Frost it would have done nothing. |
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| the problem with the pyro jack thing is that if u dont play the game you are not supposed to know that shadow chie have fire weakness... |
| Was a bit disturbing to see how Chie met Yukiko when they were children, since you have to have a strong social link with Chie to heard of it^^ Great episode anyway, interesting fight against Shadow Chie. At least they used fire, since Tomoe is weak against it. I wa also surprised at jack O'Lantern. At first i was like "there's no such persone in the game", but i suppose it's Pyro jack. (So can we assume Yuu is already at level 32 to fuse it? ^^) |
Wasabi said: I was gonna say this. Yuu has no set personality. You basically get options and you pick the personality you want, from an uncaring bastard to an angelic and extremely loving friend. I like the personality they're going for just fine. I heard the manga went for a cold personality so I think this one is better.IZUMI64 said: it's kinda annoying the anime maker messing around with MC's personality... What... personality? The MC doesn't have a personality. He was what you made of him in the game. akuma2002 said: They are using Japanese names so Personae names and things like Kuma's name (which was changed to Teddie in the NA version) will obviously be different at times.Was a bit disturbing to see how Chie met Yukiko when they were children, since you have to have a strong social link with Chie to heard of it^^ Great episode anyway, interesting fight against Shadow Chie. At least they used fire, since Tomoe is weak against it. I wa also surprised at jack O'Lantern. At first i was like "there's no such persone in the game", but i suppose it's Pyro jack. (So can we assume Yuu is already at level 32 to fuse it? ^^) Just to prove my point:"Pyro Jack (ジャックランタン, Jyakkurantan, lit. Jack-o'-lantern) is a recurring demon in the series.". This is taken from the MegaTen Wiki Pyro Jack page. |
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| Yeah, i kinda forgot they are in Japan ^^ Chie looks more girly with her original voice, btw^^ |
drendren said: This show is starting to get really mundane. It's the same pattern every time. Each episode focuses on one character going through mental breakdown then MC gives them words of encouragement and all of a sudden they're better and then side character gets a persona. There's like what? 5 more characters in this show? So basically 5 more episodes of this shit? great... Heh, that's something only a person who hasn't played the game could say. ;] Trust me, it's getting AWESOME soon. Miya_F_Exia said: Yu x Yukiko forever ♥ (although I could care less about who he ends up with, as long as it's not Chie). Blasphemy! Clearly you didn't see the massive amount of CUUUUTE Chie has gave us in those three episodes so far. Unless you meant Yuu is not good enough for her. Then I'd agree somehow. BECAUSE CHIE IS THE ONE! *crazy in otaku love* |
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Crimson_Cloud said: I wonder what other Personas will we see in the future episodes? Thanatos? Chimera? Orthrus? Cybele? I hope so. Cybele? Cybele? The one who castrated her son? Things will not end well for MC... shadowtsunami said: Pyro Jack was awesome but still they should have showed how he got it instead of omitting it completely. Don't worry. When his social link reaches lv. 10 with any girl, they'll show you how he got Mara and why he should summon it... Same applies to the girl and her summation of Arioch... The resulting fusion will give 'em the ultimate Persona Izanagi no Okami. |
BitchMasterOct 21, 2011 1:51 PM
 If he's not with us, he's AGAINST us!!! |
IZUMI64 said: it's kinda annoying the anime maker messing around with MC's personality... What you're talking about? Pfff |
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| Mother of God. Tomoe? Pyro Jack? Shadow Chie? Everything in the same episode? I came buckets. ;_; |
If I die and I find that I had a soul inside, Promise me you'll take it up to its final ride... |
| Incoherent thoughts: - Ayane showing up!! Oh god I know a lot of people hate her but I love her so much. Only girl I ever dated in the game because I could genuinely not refuse her. If he doesn't join band I may cry - 'I wish I taped it' omg lol - Yess they made him answer with 'I'm gonna cry'!! Best adaptation ever!! - Reach Out To The Truth! I genuinely had a huge grin on my face just in the entire last bit of the episode ugh I love this show idc if it is repetitive/turns out shit it is so enjoyable and I love it so much - Nanako without her hair bobbles looks really weird - Ooooh that shot after the ED - Shadow Chie is strangely hot - hiimdaisy's comic plays in my head in every episode.. |
the Imaginary and the Real can never mingle. |
| Faithful to the game... which makes this series pretty much a RPG game lol. So we get to unlock a few more characters in the next few episodes... |
bla bla bla The endless debate between fans and haters. At one point, after spending a lot of time on MAL, you just realize it's totally pointless.Niko-kun said: On MAL, everyone who has used the lame rating system becomes a critic and an intellectual by default, haven't you heard? |
wakka9ca said: *sigh* I'll be a little spoilerish here and say we only have one more character to get right up (Yukiko duh). The rest take a few months to appear and the last one takes quite a while to properly show up. Yousuke, Kuma, Chie and Yukiko join the team pretty fast. The time between the rest of the team joining up will be decided by how much side-events they decide add to the story.Faithful to the game... which makes this series pretty much a RPG game lol. So we get to unlock a few more characters in the next few episodes... |
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| Chie should use another lipstick color |
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| Aww yeah, dominatrix KKK. |
Wasabi said: They might as well include the after-battle screen so we can count how much exp they get when fighting shadows, mirite? Or rather, they should show them browsing a shop then a menu randomly pops up with the prices all listed neatly and asking them how many of each item they want. ಠ_ಠ Lol. I would totally love that if this was a Persona 3 adaption. Be a riot to see Junpei doing his trademark when he levels up, but I digress since that just brings back good memories. >.> As for my thoughts for this episode. I'm happy they seem to be showing bits of the social links each episode. I hope they will do it for everyone, since that was also the main meat of the game other then the murders. Other then that I agree with everyone the pacing is jumping so suddenly. |
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| I think this episode was definitely a bit better than the previous two; although the pacing is still way too fast. I was assuming they were just going to leave them out, but after the scene with Kou, Daisuke, and Ayane, it seems like they might actually implement the social links. Ideally I think they would want to dedicate an episode to each social link, but I'm pretty sure this is only a 26 episode anime; so they probably wouldn't have enough time for that. |
Miya_F_Exia said: OrochiPL said: Oh right, as much as i'm enjoying the series, why does the music suck so bad? What the...get out of here, NOW! You must have Real bad taste or just never heard the OST for this before because persona 3/4 had some of be best music in games imo. |
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| Nice Narukami can change his persona !! |
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| Yea, Pyro Jack is so cool~ I like this new Persona. And this scene when Yukiko was in the Midnight Channel... Lol Cx I love this ep ♥ |
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