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Random Wanderer · 2016-12-17, 14:26

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Originally Posted by Ernietheracefan

Takami: "Hikari, you're not belong here."
Me: "Takami, you're belong to 508th."

When is the 508th formed? I haven't been able to find any information about it. I mean, I see the unit itself mentioned, and that Takami was recruited during its formation, but nothing mentions the date.

RX-78GP04G Gerbera · 2016-12-17, 16:51

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Originally Posted by Gx Hero

in a way that would have been worse to say just pack your bags. However it is mentioned both takami and hikari have a hard time expressing their feelings. The whole point of the competition was to show what hikari had learned in a real battle and not just a mock battle where she would have been easily beaten by her sister, who is clearly still the better fighter.

Also it makes more sense for takami to go on the operation and is less dangerous since she dose not need to touch a neuroi to see the core.

However I wonder about takami's condition. we saw what happened to her last time she engaged neuroi. I wonder if she really has recovered. She may be just as stubborn as hikari and may try to hide it if there is anything, or not mention her injuries she takes and battle and plow on.

Well at least the last episodes won't be military is overconfident in their new weapons and the witches have to clean up their mess.

Takami's basic ability in seeing a Neuroi core didn't seem to be a problem at all. It was only when she fully unleashed her magic and such was there a danger it seemed. Similar to Hikari and her Contact Eye - the only real danger there seemed to be is the general need for her to get close and touch a Neuroi to use it, but there doesn't seem to be any sort of side-effect dangers.

Also can't forget that Takami was healed by "Mary Sue" Yoshiko.

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Originally Posted by Gravitas Free Zone

There's still time before the ending, since they made a point of showing that Rall going back into the fight was notable in itself. Not an entire episode-long feature, but a quick flashback would fit.

And they did mention previous injuries that were what was preventing her from flying missions, but yeah, it'd be nice if we saw a flashback to what those injuries are and how exactly they impacted her ability to fly.

Gravitas Free Zone · 2016-12-17, 17:22

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Originally Posted by RX-78GP04G Gerbera

And they did mention previous injuries that were what was preventing her from flying missions, but yeah, it'd be nice if we saw a flashback to what those injuries are and how exactly they impacted her ability to fly.

From what I've read, the event itself occurs in one of the print media incarnations of Strike Witches from a while back. I haven't actually read the actual thing, just descriptions of it.

seiftis · 2016-12-18, 04:03

I feel wanting an entire series just for Karlsland witches. Would be awesome.

Stark700 · 2016-12-21, 15:16

That ending gave me the chills this week.

Also, is it just me or do the Neuroi get more creepier this season?

Gravitas Free Zone · 2016-12-21, 15:33

BW's Neuroi have thoroughly broken from the mold of the first two seasons of SW and just gone for "weird-looking alien stuff", which is pretty good, I think. I liked the references to real aircraft, but they didn't always seem alien enough because of that.

I can't help but compare this WWII magical-flying-girls scenario a lot more favorably than how Shuumatsu no Izetta ended, even if this finale is still going. They're not trying to do the same things so it's a very rough comparison, but this still feels smarter.

Random Wanderer · 2016-12-21, 15:42

Dora and Gustav are actual historical artillery pieces. Gustav was used to some effectiveness during WWII, but Dora (which was completed later) was not, from the small bit of research I've done.

This is the first time we've seen any sort of real external structure to a Neuroi hive. In SW1 Yoshika was brought inside something solid, but we never saw what it looked like from the outside. In SW2 all we saw of the super-hive was the core.

The Neuroi in this season continue to be smarter than ever. This thing knew full well what the real threat was, and made certain to attack the cannons rather than focus on the witches.

Infinite Zenith · 2016-12-22, 00:23

I can't believe it's almost time for the finale already. Brave Witches, this anime season, and this season has blown by.

FlareKnight · 2016-12-22, 13:42

This plan seems utterly doomed. Even if Hikari gets up there and can get a more precise calculation...so what? There's no way they can adjust that kind of artillery quickly enough. You have to find it, pass on the location, let the artillery adjust, and then fire. Too many steps for something buzzing around like a fly. I'm sure they'll figure it out....somehow.

Nice to have Eila and Sanya pop up again

. And really why not. They are in the area so it makes some sense. Plus doesn't have to make much sense to get these two involved. Just too bad it seems like they won't be able to join the fight. Though you never know.

In some ways I like that Hikari doesn't have an easy trip to the battlefield. She's got to run

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Ernietheracefan · 2016-12-22, 14:58

I thought Hikari would be allowed to keep the Chidori.

Gravitas Free Zone · 2016-12-22, 19:58

Ah, I wasn't the only one to think this:

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Takami Karibuchi and Hibike! Euphonium's Mamiko Oumae

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Kazu-kun · 2016-12-23, 05:49

I don't see the similarities, at all.

RX-78GP04G Gerbera · 2016-12-23, 13:29

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Originally Posted by Kazu-kun

I don't see the similarities, at all.

Maybe the whole "bitch sister" routine?

Kazu-kun · 2016-12-23, 13:32

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Originally Posted by RX-78GP04G Gerbera

Maybe the whole "bitch sister" routine?

Any character can be a bitch. They would be similar if they have similar reasons, which they don't. They pretty much opposite actually.

grecefar · 2016-12-23, 14:57

I'm really mad at takami, not even a good bye explaining things and hoping that after is over everything is going to be better like nothing happened after what she did to her sister?, too bad hikari is too pure to hate somebody, not even kanno that was trash to her almost all the serie.

Well I already got too far to drop this serie now.

Maverick05 · 2016-12-23, 22:47

Personal opinion: I really loved this episode because many thing weren't said, but they were expressed with body language and actions.

I think that Hikari actually was angry with her sister since she didn't said anything about her sister not being there to say goodbye.

I also loved how Kanno (who is usually quite emotional) told Takami coldly that "she won the spot as her partner instead of Hikari".

Now I only wish they could have added a scene in which the generals would tell Takami that "if she failed this mission, they would use her sister in the next attempt". It will clear up a lot of things from the last two episodes.

Kazu-kun · 2016-12-23, 23:00

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Originally Posted by Maverick05

"if she failed this mission, they would use her sister in the next attempt"

I don't think there will be a "next attempt." They have to succeed now or they will have a lot of trouble.

Also, I really don't get the hate on Takami. She's not doing this to upstage her sister or anything like that. She was just trying to protect her. Sure, it might not be the best way to do it, but that's more on the writers than on Takami herself as far as I'm concerned.

Ernietheracefan · 2016-12-23, 23:58

Speaking of which, what is Haruka's current ranks..?

And I hope either Hikari or Gundula will smacking Takami back to her senses..

Random Wanderer · 2016-12-24, 00:08

My distaste is mostly with the writers for writing Takami's behavior out of character.

Ernietheracefan · 2016-12-24, 14:16

The fighters are Seafire & Bf-109T, am I correct..?
(excluding Zero since it was too obvious)

And what's the real name of the train station..?

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Random Wanderer Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007	Dora and Gustav are actual historical artillery pieces. Gustav was used to some effectiveness during WWII, but Dora (which was completed later) was not, from the small bit of research I've done. This is the first time we've seen any sort of real external structure to a Neuroi hive. In SW1 Yoshika was brought inside something solid, but we never saw what it looked like from the outside. In SW2 all we saw of the super-hive was the core. The Neuroi in this season continue to be smarter than ever. This thing knew full well what the real threat was, and made certain to attack the cannons rather than focus on the witches. __________________ Last edited by Random Wanderer; 2016-12-21 at 16:01.

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FlareKnight User of the "Fast Draw" Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Canada	This plan seems utterly doomed. Even if Hikari gets up there and can get a more precise calculation...so what? There's no way they can adjust that kind of artillery quickly enough. You have to find it, pass on the location, let the artillery adjust, and then fire. Too many steps for something buzzing around like a fly. I'm sure they'll figure it out....somehow. Nice to have Eila and Sanya pop up again . And really why not. They are in the area so it makes some sense. Plus doesn't have to make much sense to get these two involved. Just too bad it seems like they won't be able to join the fight. Though you never know. In some ways I like that Hikari doesn't have an easy trip to the battlefield. She's got to run . __________________ Anime-Evo

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Gravitas Free Zone Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012	BW's Neuroi have thoroughly broken from the mold of the first two seasons of SW and just gone for "weird-looking alien stuff", which is pretty good, I think. I liked the references to real aircraft, but they didn't always seem alien enough because of that. I can't help but compare this WWII magical-flying-girls scenario a lot more favorably than how Shuumatsu no Izetta ended, even if this finale is still going. They're not trying to do the same things so it's a very rough comparison, but this still feels smarter.

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Ernietheracefan Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Surabaya, Indonesia Age: 31	I thought Hikari would be allowed to keep the Chidori. __________________ Comparing Amanchu & Aria is like comparing Aquors with Muse. While comparing Tamayura with Aria is more like comparing Vividred with SW.

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Gravitas Free Zone Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012	Ah, I wasn't the only one to think this: Images Similarities between... Sorry; dynamic content not loaded. Reload? Takami Karibuchi and Hibike! Euphonium's Mamiko Oumae Pixiv: http://www.pixiv.net/member_illust.p...st_id=60499244

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Kazu-kun Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006	I don't see the similarities, at all. __________________

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grecefar Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Blue Notes Blues	I'm really mad at takami, not even a good bye explaining things and hoping that after is over everything is going to be better like nothing happened after what she did to her sister?, too bad hikari is too pure to hate somebody, not even kanno that was trash to her almost all the serie. Well I already got too far to drop this serie now.

2016-12-23, 22:47	Link #356
Maverick05 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010	Personal opinion: I really loved this episode because many thing weren't said, but they were expressed with body language and actions. I think that Hikari actually was angry with her sister since she didn't said anything about her sister not being there to say goodbye. I also loved how Kanno (who is usually quite emotional) told Takami coldly that "she won the spot as her partner instead of Hikari". Now I only wish they could have added a scene in which the generals would tell Takami that "if she failed this mission, they would use her sister in the next attempt". It will clear up a lot of things from the last two episodes.

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Ernietheracefan Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Surabaya, Indonesia Age: 31	Speaking of which, what is Haruka's current ranks..? And I hope either Hikari or Gundula will smacking Takami back to her senses.. __________________ Comparing Amanchu & Aria is like comparing Aquors with Muse. While comparing Tamayura with Aria is more like comparing Vividred with SW.

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Random Wanderer Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007	My distaste is mostly with the writers for writing Takami's behavior out of character. __________________

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Ernietheracefan Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Surabaya, Indonesia Age: 31	The fighters are Seafire & Bf-109T, am I correct..? (excluding Zero since it was too obvious) And what's the real name of the train station..? __________________ Comparing Amanchu & Aria is like comparing Aquors with Muse. While comparing Tamayura with Aria is more like comparing Vividred with SW.