F/SN UBW TV - Episode 3 Spoiler-Free Discussion / Poll

[Kairin]

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[Magewolf]

So what if you threw a party and no one came?

[Irenesharda]

Oh, so we have our own thread now?

Anyway, a pretty good episode. I liked the second half a little more than the first, though I have to say the ending with Archer was very good. I sense there’s a connection between Archer and Shirou (and I think I have a bit of an idea what it is, but I shall wait and see).

The first half was just okay, new girl, while I found her a bit cute, I also found her a major brat and just was kind of glad when she was gone. I thought that it was strange that they translated her “onii-chans” to “mister”, but I guess since Shirou doesn’t seem to react at all the to the title, nothing was really lost. I reminds me of Gundam G-reco and how they continue to translate “hime-sama” as “lady” even though, pretty much everyone knows that that that’s the address of a princess, and then they only reveal that she’s a princess in the fifth episode as if it’s some sort of surprise.

I personally thought the fight a little boring, especially since it’s just Saber and Berserker going at each other with the Masters just standing around. I’m sorry, it wasn’t until Rin finally attacked the little blond Hell princess, that I was actually starting to wonder how stupid this world is. If the whole purpose is really to get rid of the masters, and if you get rid of the masters than the servants disappear, why the heck, aren’t the masters attacking each other while their servants are preoccupied with battle?!

Thankfully, they answered that question well enough, though I’m thinking that will be a more valid question later on when some characters who we know are magic weakling, aren’t being assassinated.

I don’t care for Kirei, but the blond guy seems cool.

I like Shirou more now, so I hope he’s okay. Saber’s a nice girl, and I of course like Archer and Rin. I’m hoping we get more development and not just a bunch of battles, but so far so good.

[Dengar]

Originally Posted by Irenesharda

I thought that it was strange that they translated her “onii-chans” to “mister”.

In this context, it's either "mister" or just dropping the pronoun altogether, which would kind of smash the context altogether, since the sentence NEEDS some kind of pronoun.

Can you think of any better translation than "mister"?

(Please don't say "big brother", given the context that would not be a correct translation at all, just "bro" is too casual as well, given the context)

[Masquerading Lunatic]

Originally Posted by Dengar

In this context, it's either "mister" or just dropping the pronoun altogether, which would kind of smash the context altogether, since the sentence NEEDS some kind of pronoun.

Can you think of any better translation than "mister"?

(Please don't say "big brother", given the context that would not be a correct translation at all, just "bro" is too casual as well, given the context)

That, and 'onii-chan' can also be used by young girls towards older males (with no relation), so 'mister' isn't really a bad translation. It flows better than anything else could! It's all about context.

As far as the episode goes, I thought it was a good one, but I haven't really been able to get into the series so far. With how busy I've been, though, I've been watching it while pausing every few minutes, so...that's probably not actually helping. Hopefully I'll be able to watch it normally in the coming weeks!

[dniv]

After continuing to watch this series after being used to more darker themes in anime, this is markedly better than when I saw the first F/SN a long while ago.

It's been very good so far. It's very well done...

If I have one criticism perhaps, it's that the battles have been a bit generic so far... It looks fantastic... and the powers are interesting and all... but it's all about power/strength... and a few clever overpowering strategies... instead of carefully planned tactics and other cool strategies, which I'm used to in series that I like the most...

But this is still probably so far the best show of the season... so I'll take it. ...