NagumoApr 19, 202284 replies1.7K viewsThoughts?
thinking about dropping it but not sure, this chapter as such was very intense and I liked it, but at the same time I'm not interested in any of the characters, so I don't know whether to leave it, if I do I'll try to give the manga a chance
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I think more or less like you, but the answer was for me? i feel like this is more of an answer from the thread itself xD
Read the manga. It's better
It's pretty ballsy of the narrative to basically pull what it did in the last several minutes. Doing something like this is extremely risky since it fundamentally removes an aspect of mystery from the story. Whether it pans out or not remains to be seen, given that we still have nine episodes to go.
Feelings on the episode itself? They're split. On the one hand, the fact that there is an overt malevolence trying to destroy their relationships (or more specifically, Shino's) can potentially paint everything that follows as especially cruel. Given the depths of personal information divulged in this game, including the fact that others are actively participating and fostering anger and discontent, part of the inherent draw is seeing what will be unearthed. If Kokorogi's sexual history is fair game, then what else is fair game? The possibilities are numerous and gross, and it's perversely entertaining in that respect.
The negative side comes into play with the pacing. Much like the first episode, the series doesn't seem to be taking its time to catch its breath. While only one turn was taken this episode, the narrative is tossing itself not just between timelines with flashbacks, but also locations of reference. The overseers of the game offering their commentary on the human condition breaks up the momentum of letting the friendship splinter - it interrupts the mood rather than adds a dash of spice. Since the breakdown of the friendship's chemistry is the result of everything, I feel like more time is needed to be spent with the main five on the game board and, not the others and not so heavily reliant on flashback
I'm still wary on whether this series can deliver, but I'm not throwing in the towel yet.
EDIT: GEEZ, I didn't expect this to get so many likes lol
I'm really curious as to what made them do such a reveal this early. Considering how people talk about the manga I'm inclined to imagine there's someone higher controlling Tenji to some degree. I generally really hate this kind of exposition, but I CAN see it making sense and working well if the follow up is interesting and develops more. Really curious to see where they will take this. Wonder if the manga people think it's doing a good job at adapting it.
There's nothing I particularly dislike about it until now and I do like the direction they managed to take the character's relationships in just 3 episodes which makes me interested in what they can do with 9 more, but I do wonder if the pacing could slow down a bit for things to be taken in both by us and the characters.
tomodachi game is getting very interesting, so much mystery revealing
GETS BETTER EVERY EPISODE
4:50 "You can call me daddy"
These characters continue to cringe me so much. And the twist in the end was handled very poorly.
do it yourself and better then.
Why so salty? I stated my opinion and I'm glad you're enjoying this show if it makes you feel better. Have a nice day!
If I eat disgusting food should I not say it's disgusting because I'm not a world-class chef?
Learning Tenji was the one plotting everything was really cool even though I wish they kinda revealed it in a different way and not so early in the series but thats fine i guess. Overall this was way better then the annoying love triangle ep 2 was. Overall decent ep
Tenji's reveal was sure interesting, but I feel like it was too soon (if this was the main twist). I have no idea what's going to happen in the next 9 eps, but I am really looking foward to it.
So overall I am really enjoying this show, the only thing that pains me are the game overseers, they serve no purpose so far and remove the mystery vibe from the show imo - I don't want to hate them w/o a reason since we are only 3/12 eps in, but I hope they'll do something else instead of just commenting what we see!
Each episode is just better and better. Don't know why it's rated so low & pretty mind boggling to me people are actually disappointed in the anime
anime fans are picky, idiotic and dumb
yea too picky, Mappa & Ufotable don't make everything.
lmao fr
I loved it!
Yutori is waifu after knowing her past <3
She is so hot! :)
nsfw
This man Lmao
i wish anilist had a dislike button for people like you
Oh no, not a dislike button. Oh, woe is me.
Oh man
I was going to make a text explaining why kokorgi was the traitor so that in the end they reveal that it's the bro with glasses; really?
I'm a little apprehensive about this revelation because at the end of the episode he had a very "Anime Generic Psychopath Villain" face
But anyway i hope i don't drop
yeah I saw some pretty interesting theories about the mc being the villain, but I guess that went down the drain
Its getting bad really fast. First episode managed to interest me, but now...
IDK about source material, but they revealing who is behind it all at the third episode kinda kills it. There may be more twists later, but so far it is getting really uninteresting.
What an anime!
I think I'm in love with Tenji-sama.
i love yuuchi hes so cool
we should start a Yuuichi fanclub omgggggg
AMAZING ANIME! I am watching with my tomodachis and they are loving
Cringe.
Uhh idk tbh. First 2 episodes were interesting but now I'm unsure. I hope they really had a good reason to reveal the traitor so quickly..
Don't worry. Next 2 episodes will be straight up fire
I will be blaming you if they won't
Studios fault ?
I like how the next episode is "Seriously? That's so cringe".
I like honesty when I see it.
DAMNIT I was JUST about to post a screenshot of the title and say something like "sums up my thoughts so far" lol
I was very surprised as well to them revealing it so early on, it kind of ruined the whole mystery plot for me. They could have definitely tried to make it longer to build more suspense.
Even with that mystery revealed (I assume that in the manga, it's revealed at this point too, but I haven't read it so I cannot say for sure), there are still plenty of things that it can do - Hitchcockian suspense (AKA revealing something to the audience before it's revealed to the characters) can be a very effective dramatic tool, but only if the drama heightens the suspense moving forward.
Since the characters are still trying to figure out who stole the money, and why, there is still a treasure trove of duplicitousness and deceit that could be used. The games themselves seem like a place where alliances will be easily made and just-as-easily broken. As such, the initial draw to the series (watching the friendships fall apart) can still work out even with the reveal the episode pulled. The question of WILL it work though is another matter.
I agree with what you said, even though this was revealed it can still branch out and is still suspenseful for the characters. The whole psychological breakdown of the characters and their relationship falling apart is what I look forward to.
bruh i read the manga, dont worry, its all acc to a plan, it gets even more insane
Yeah, you shouldn't.
People prefer the manga.
A lot of people always prefer the manga, no matter how good or bad the adaptation is
It’s the original, after all
Jashin-chan!!
