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Jun 6, 2009 11:34 PM
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Dang I thought something really was going to happen this episode. its draging. Oh well i like the awkward scene w/ Alicia and Gunter. lol
Jun 7, 2009 12:50 AM
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a little shot at alicia x welkin part

i found it awesome
this part was one of the most memorable scene in the game, and they made it better in the anime.

but next episode will be epic just for this

awesome.
wonder if feds are coming out tho
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Jun 13, 2009 5:34 AM
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This episode sucked mad dick and I can't say it any clearer than that. Looks like the next episode isn't going to fare any better. Think I'm starting to agree with the translator who quit at Ayako.
Jun 13, 2009 12:19 PM
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I thought the episode was entertaining. While I understand the game is much better, having not played the game, I have nothing to really compare it to.
Jun 13, 2009 12:53 PM
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Interesting pacing and script in this episode. That was a very good slice of war episode on top of it. The series is really getting better for 3 or 4 episodesnow.

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Jun 13, 2009 1:16 PM
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I just feel like I've seen this episode so many times in movies in tv that it just had to be perfect for me to like it. And it wasn't. The first half had some good character moments, but the second the deserter appeared, it was just plain bad.
Jun 13, 2009 2:10 PM
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hmm ok episode but looks like there will be some party/ball next episode looking forward to it =D
Jun 13, 2009 5:04 PM
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they were really in a trouble x_x .. good thing they got out of it


Jun 13, 2009 6:22 PM
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just when you think things are getting good, welkin gets shy and goes to sleep; but then a wounded soldier shows up with a grenade- i think the point of showing him was to demonstrate how effective the empire propaganda is, he might have been saved if he surrendered but died in the end, sad
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Jun 13, 2009 7:03 PM

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finally we get to see the princess woohoo

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Jun 13, 2009 10:44 PM
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greenmush said:
finally we get to see the princess woohoo

NOTO! NOTO! NOTO! NOTO!
Jun 13, 2009 10:55 PM

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*yawn*

war is bad.

nobles send commoners to war.

nobles are bad.

war is bad.

friends are important.

look, when a woman offers herself to you, you hit that harder than iron mike.

because tomorrow you may die.
in your nostromo.

eating your crew.
Jun 14, 2009 12:09 AM

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Loved this episode ^^
Alicia and Welkin sure are great together <.< well thasts my opinion.
I guess Welkin is timid or scared in a way.
Looking forward to the next one
Jun 14, 2009 9:20 AM
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i nvr thought the deserter would have had a change of heart that quickly....
and didnt think he was injured... wouldve been cool if he survived and like joined the gallians in battle


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Jun 14, 2009 11:38 AM

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O.O where do u guys watch this
nobody is fansubbing this anymore ;<
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Jun 14, 2009 12:08 PM

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VC was picked up by Gleam Street [gleam].

I liked this episode, but they rushed the begging a little too much, though, without even explaing how exactly Welkin guessed about the blizzard(he heard some birds?).
Jun 14, 2009 2:31 PM
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Got a question... are the more moments with Welkin and Alicia like the one we saw?

Second question, is the anime reflecting the game?
Jun 14, 2009 7:33 PM

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funsohng said:
greenmush said:
finally we get to see the princess woohoo

NOTO! NOTO! NOTO! NOTO!
NOOOOOoooOoooOO
Jun 14, 2009 11:33 PM

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aren't they steering away from the war a bit there? or is this not about war?
Jun 15, 2009 12:18 AM
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windy said:
funsohng said:
greenmush said:
finally we get to see the princess woohoo

NOTO! NOTO! NOTO! NOTO!
NOOOOOoooOoooOO

what's wrong with noto?
Jun 15, 2009 9:03 AM
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Bys said:
Got a question... are the more moments with Welkin and Alicia like the one we saw?

Second question, is the anime reflecting the game?


Well, this episode was different from the game. I remember it was something like this in game:
The characters were attacked by a tankshot, and thus seperated (Welkin and Alicia fell down a hill, and Alicia hurt her leg). After a mission where you have to avoid spotlights and enemy soldiers, they find the cabin and are now treating alicia's wound. I think the Imperial died already at the door, and they buried them in front of the cabin, and now this general gregor appears. He's seeing the grave and is thanking them for it and let them get away^^
I hope you understood all of it english isn't my native language ...
Jun 15, 2009 11:16 AM
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Boehmi said:
Bys said:
Got a question... are the more moments with Welkin and Alicia like the one we saw?

Second question, is the anime reflecting the game?


Well, this episode was different from the game. I remember it was something like this in game:
The characters were attacked by a tankshot, and thus seperated (Welkin and Alicia fell down a hill, and Alicia hurt her leg). After a mission where you have to avoid spotlights and enemy soldiers, they find the cabin and are now treating alicia's wound. I think the Imperial died already at the door, and they buried them in front of the cabin, and now this general gregor appears. He's seeing the grave and is thanking them for it and let them get away^^
I hope you understood all of it english isn't my native language ...


he was dying at the door and they tried to save him in the cabin but they couldnt so they just buried him and some other imperial officer appears and thanks them (it wasnt gregor)
Jun 15, 2009 1:25 PM

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Wow... I really enjoyed the atmosphere of this episode. Mixture of romantic moments, calm scenes and drama, featuring an alluring girl and a way too timid guy....reminds me of "Spice and Wolf" somehow. :P


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look, when a woman offers herself to you, you hit that harder than iron mike.

because tomorrow you may die.


QFT XD
Jun 15, 2009 5:15 PM

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funsohng said:
windy said:
funsohng said:
greenmush said:
finally we get to see the princess woohoo

NOTO! NOTO! NOTO! NOTO!
NOOOOOoooOoooOO

what's wrong with noto?
There's nothing wrong with her, but I'm just sick of her. She sounds exactly the same in 99% of her roles.
Jun 15, 2009 10:54 PM

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Alicia made her move and Welkin ran away. LOL.

The second half was ok. They got their point across at least.
Jun 16, 2009 6:59 AM

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yeah was quite nice. alicia <3
woah next epi looks promising.


Jun 16, 2009 12:48 PM

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Nice episode. So Welkin and Alicia were sepearated from Squad 7 because of a Snowstorm... No wound for Alicia then ^^ I think the reason for the scouting is unclear, and that's really the bad point on this episode.

The discussion with the Imperial soldier was great, it really shows how horrible is war.
Ah, and it seems Jaeger and Selvaria will be the princess' kidnappers ^^
Jun 21, 2009 7:34 PM

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FTGT said:
Wow... I really enjoyed the atmosphere of this episode. Mixture of romantic moments, calm scenes and drama, featuring an alluring girl and a way too timid guy....reminds me of "Spice and Wolf" somehow. :P


tentacle_raep said:

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look, when a woman offers herself to you, you hit that harder than iron mike.

because tomorrow you may die.


QFT XD


Way to go Welkin.... >.<
Jun 22, 2009 7:44 PM

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noteDhero said:
I just feel like I've seen this episode so many times in movies in tv that it just had to be perfect for me to like it. And it wasn't. The first half had some good character moments, but the second the deserter appeared, it was just plain bad.


Agreed. I loved the first part of the episode, but would much rather have had Welkin or Alicia end it by shooting the guy dead. We already know war is cruel, a surprise character development would've been nice though.
Jun 23, 2009 9:13 AM

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I'm getting tired of this show....
Jul 8, 2009 10:42 PM

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Welkin, what a guy.
Jul 9, 2009 12:58 PM

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Nice episode..i'm still feeling the Romance n Spring on the air..but the one makes the first move is Alicia>>!! That's surprise me!..

I'm agree with alicia's comment when the deserter came..she said "Why.!..Why is this happening.." poor alicia..^^

PS:Alicia really gain weight in anime than in game
Jul 12, 2009 11:23 AM

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Filler episode?
Jul 13, 2009 12:41 AM

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kisami said:
aren't they steering away from the war a bit there? or is this not about war?


There was a similar scene in the game, it was actually one of the best moments in the game for me. It's important because it humanizes the empire a little bit.
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Jul 13, 2009 5:54 AM

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Welkin and Alicia sharing a blanket :D, buts after that that whole scene was not that great. I thought the guy didn't have the safety pin and he was going to sacrifice himself or somthin like that.
Jul 14, 2009 4:34 AM

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I was hoping for some romance =/ guess not.
Jul 22, 2009 4:51 AM

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Twas nice episode. Welkin running away from Alicia like that :<
Jul 22, 2009 10:37 PM

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I loved this episode, and it’s enjoyable to see Alicia x Welkin scenes. After I watched the preview, Selvaria wears cute clothes is so cute. <3
Jul 28, 2009 8:58 AM

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Really loved this episode, it was touching and sweet. It's no surprise that Alicia is the one to make the first move with Welkin.
Aug 1, 2009 2:46 PM

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i liked it better in the game..
the whole soldier story was dragging with no point.. "just listen to me.. just listen to me"
die and go where ever you go =_=! we don't care about filler characters..


Jun 25, 2010 9:00 PM

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I liked the Alicia x Welkin parts~ But I wanted to hear about WHY Welkin knew a blizzard was coming. D: He explained the thing about the mist before... Argh Alicia, you should have asked~~

Anyway, I thought it was an okay episode. Entertaining. But it definitely felt like it dragged and felt like it had little to do with the actual story.
Oct 4, 2010 3:53 PM
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Good ep, glad this seires does some character development and other aspects and not just total fighting. Next ep looks intresting and then i expect we'll see some more action!
Jun 6, 2011 12:18 AM

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Well, our squad is not normal as expected.


I LOLed when Alicia said that in the end.
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Aug 3, 2011 5:32 AM

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Mmm, delicious cabin "fever" in the first half. That was a golden opportunity to move forward with their relationship by even just a bit, but apparently Welkin's heart wasn't ready yet. Isn't it sad, Alicia?
Aug 21, 2011 7:33 PM

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Great episode
Jun 22, 2015 9:51 AM

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Awww
Still sad as the game :(

Well there is a bit love blooming in the air, I guess? xD
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Sweet times with just the two ~ .. warming together in a cold place ~ <3 .
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It's the lost in the woods episode.

In the game, Alicia and Welkin got separated from the squad because of enemy's mortar explosion. The anime add an awkward scene between Alicia and Welkin. The wounded imperial soldier scene is somewhat similar, except the soldier's threat with gunpoint and grenade.

What I expected most is unfortunately absent, that is blushing Rosie after Isara told Welkin that she was worried.
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And that is war...
and yeah i agree the squad is something, Alicia

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I thought the episode was entertaining. While I understand the game is much better, having not played the game, I have nothing to really compare it to.


The game is way more than plot though, there is gameplay, I think it is okay to judge this differently.

So far this anime has been doing its own thing and tbh, the last couple of episodes have been rather enjoyable, there is some original stuff that while goes different ends up blending well.
Adaptation aside, their are doing a great job to Alicia's character.

And this was a solid job.
I dont mind if an adaptation does it own thing as long as a similiar vibe is keep and the adaptation IS being sucessful so far in what they are going with, for the most part (Faldo romance interest can go take a hike).

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