Discussion topic for Episode 10 of the Rewrite anime, which premiered on the 3rd of September, 2016. All references to outside works and to future episodes must be tagged with a [spoiler] tag.
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I am so in denial right now.
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All I can say is OMG. This episode was all over the place that I had a hard time keeping up with the direction that was made. Everything felt so rushed that I want to cry out. The music placement was everywhere that it did not feel right with me at all. I really do not know what to feel after this. I usually didnāt complain about the episodes so far but this left me so confused that my brain is in shock after everything that happened. I was not expecting that last scene to end so tragically.
Initial thoughts again:
I like the episode enough I guess ;v;
Why does everyone still react with surprise each time an episode feels rushed?
I think this episode managed to encapsulate everything great about this adaptation. Itās not the hype conflict the last episode built up to, but Iām glad theyāre spreading it out a bit. Also HEY LOOK! Luciaās story WAS RELEVANT! Take that, haters.
Iām giving this baby a 5.
Overall, I guess I liked the episode, but only a 3. It was all over the place with the comedy, though I must admit I laughed at it.
Still, the last scene got me!!! I wonder if theyāre following the Moon route for the heroines.
Iām also so happy to see more Kotarou reflecting on his actions, and mirroring Pepeās thoughts from earlier. Kotarou has found his place for now.
I honestly donāt think anything in this episode, or of the entire anime-only arc even, was rushed. The scenes just tend to switch between moods in a rather fast manner, giving the episodes a sense that thereās too much happening. Otherwise, the narrative is sailing in a good pace.
The directing is still total nonsense most of the time. Apparently Akane has the ability to process responses in record speed since Kagariās nonchalant ignorant answer to her question brought her to tears in not even a second. And lol those instant cuts sometimes.
I like the way the storyās unfolding though. It seems like the whole Okaken will gather around Kagari and protect her from assailants and now with Lucia being heavily implied to be dead, I believe theyāll all die doing it. That would be quite a bittersweet ending to the anime, wouldnāt it?
Um, Might give my thoughts on the manner, since the episode was ratherā¦ interesting, at least for what it was going for, and @Aspirety mentioned about encapsulating, I thought it was doneā¦ rather nicely, in a sense.
Another thing I want to point out is that there were a few scenes that got me into account a bit, at least with what I saw in here as well. I will probably put some examples here and there in order to show what I mean. But I donāt know, I found those rather nice.
(I think I remember I canāt post more than one picture, I donāt know)
As well, I wasnāt really surprised with that ending though, considering that In Moon Routeās second half with the battle, Lucia dies first.This feels more of a failed branch if you ask me, somehow, it screams failed branch.
@Sonic112003 I can kinda agree in some certain scenes where the music doesnāt work. For example, Rewrite song fitting in a comedy scene, even though it was used for a few seconds, feels rather weird and at the same time, it doesnāt really go with the mood of the scenario.
However, the Akane song between the fight between Midou and Lucia was actually conflicting. Tone wise for the song doesnāt really flow very well, especially the fight scenes. It doesnāt really go well tone wise because this is a slow song, and it seems rather weird in that area, however, when it comes to lyrics wise, I can somehow see it working on the type of scenario.
Speaking of the Midou and Lucia fight, I thought this was pretty nicely animated. Not the best animation wise Iāve seen this season, but for the anime standards, this was a treat to watch, especially before that Lucia dying ending I just loved seeing the trees and everything else exploding, it was pretty nice for some god reason.
I think I have another complaint here is that there are some weird shifting here and there in some scenes, but I guess I wasnāt that bugged because the episode was pretty enjoyable.
Iām sorry I overreacted with the episode but there were some things I did like in the episode. Iām glad Kotarou and Akane were able to speak again knowing the ordeal with Gaia and Guardian hunting for the Key is still going on. The reaction on Sakuyaās face when he didnāt make his coffee good enough for Kagari was absolutely funny. I guess I should have expected one of the heroines was going to get killed eventually but it still left me shocked anyways.
I guess there wasnāt anything wrong with it being rushed. Iām glad that Kotarou is slowly learning how he needs to adapt to his new powers and to take control of them very carefully as Sakuya had explained to him. It looks like itās heading for the Moon route as time is ticking away for Kotarou and the others as itās getting closer to the end at some point.
Saw it coming the moment Lucia offered to go instead.
It was really cool, though. Also, boob scene made threw me off, but eh, itās whatever. Pretty sure sheās not dead. Yet.
Arghā¦ Iām having a headache. That last scene sweep away all my thoughts of the rest of the episode. Just wanna post this imageā¦ I hope you guys understand what these are and who these containā¦the music was lively when this scene was showed, butā¦ THE FEEELSSSSSSS
Okay to be honest Iām totally faking my emotions right now LUCIAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
On the contrary, I thought the song just suited the mood just right. The song placement tells exactly that the battle between Lucia and Midou isnāt meant to make you feel adrenaline rush with its high-octane action sequence. Instead, it gives more emphasis on the characterās emotion in that particular moment, namely, Luciaās choice to protect her friends rather than strictly following on Guardianās orders. It reminds me of how the sadder piano part of Kurohoshibyou was played during Kotarouās face-off with the green monster in Episode 7 to signal a desperate situation.
Iād say itās one of the better song placement for this episode.
Actually there are more scenes that I actually noticed in the episode (this picture is credit to Zyo I think I canāt give the full name due to me forgetting it, the one I got previously on my first comment was screenshoted by Ishtoken) (Spoilers as well)
Have anyone actually noticed this scene? Lol I actually pretty was looking at it when I was watching the episode.
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO !!! LUCIAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA !!!
To Who You Never Lie shows up in Luciaās route and was written by Ryukishi07 so it made sense for them to have it playing during that scene.
Not that it still didnāt conflict a bit.
Hence the title of the episode. Though if Iām gonna be picky, I would have preferred if it was āSimply as a Friendā since Japanese doesnāt specify plural/singular.
