Now that was one hell of a boring and underwhelming episode. I am growing more weary and uncertain with the direction and how promising the ending of what has been a relatively solid series up until the last few episodes (and for some, as far back as the early stages of the Synchro Arc). It is a troubling trend to see how quickly I am losing interest and the most recent episodes have been becoming more boring the the last. It makes me sad given how much I love this show, and how much promise I had seen in it. It is truly a shame what is happening right now. It is obvious they are rushing, but I feel like they can deliver better quality writing than what we are currently getting. Let’s be real here, in the last dozen episodes or so, the script has been incredibly sloppy. Villains flipping like coins, instant victories, everything being magically ‘resolved’ in a snap… All of the tensions which has been craftily established from the beginning of the series has been deflated. And that is incredibly disappointing. It certainly doesn’t help how next we suddenly see Selena who shows up and goes, “I GOT A SHIP FOR YA!”. You know the story is in the bad place when you find yourself actually hoping she is leading them into a trap because she has been brainwashed or something- but according to the preview she’s with pirates. So God help us all if they do this stupid ass-pull where the pirates have helped Selena escaped and they all became BFFs- because I will lose my mind.
This episode was also in a way annoying to watch because I could not stand listening to Dennis yap on and on about how he was prepared for a flawless victory. As you know I never liked Dennis, but the one thing I hate more than anything is when anytime any character from any series starts acting all arrogantly because Oooh special data AKA Cheat Sheet memorized on their opponent and are talking like they already won. It drives me nuts, I just wanted Kaito to shut him up. Eventually he did because Sayaka’s Little Fairy wasn’t featured in the data which Dennis memorized and that the was the curve-ball which ultimately led to his defeat. Dennis was finally silenced because he ended up carding himself after providing the information regarding Ruri’s and Rin’s location (well wasn’t that fast and super convenient! I am not impressed). And all I can say is, what a freaking coward. Sora back-stabbed Yuuya and his friends too and guess what? He not only had the courage to betray Academia in order to help protect his friends, he is also attempting to make amends with both Shun and Tsukikage.
I think that is all I have to say this week. I suppose it’s worth pointing out how gloriously Yuzu put their reunion on the bench and just dragged Yuuya, wasting no time at all to try and get him to his father ASAP. You go girl, ya got the priorities straight. Honestly though, I am kind of surprised no one bothered to use their monsters, I mean… we see them fly around every now and then, unless the solid vision thing doesn’t work over water… Dunno. Doesn’t matter, Yuushou, Asuka and Kaito all get out safely- err, though it might depend on how the crowd on the ship reacted to Dennis carding himself. They are on their way to the Academy so Yuushou can face the Proffesor, and in the mean time, possess the information of Rin’s and Ruri’s locations (trapped in towers).
Actually I just realized something: I wonder where Yuugo was teleported off to?
about the dual i disagree with you eva i think it was decent at least and unlike other duelists dennis was putting a good fight against kaito it was not bad and not good i say it was decent
It was less underwhelming if you’re a fan of the dueling; Dennis finally pulling out a Performage fusion, Kite bringing out the obligatory Neo Galaxy-Eyes, and that last minute Cipher Interfere. Though dear GOD. That last shot of Yusho… *shudders*
You are probably right about that. I think I was personally too distracted by Dennis talking so much and how badly I wanted him to shut up, LOLZ!!! My damn pet-peeves! At that point I was thinking, “PLEASE GET THIS OVER WITH!” The fusion performage’s design was cool though, too bad we only get to see it for one episode :\
Applause for Entermage Fusion since Dennis is one Academia-scum, but seeing him carding himself… Man, if it wasn’t Edo who spoiled how carded people can be saved, the scene would’ve been more emotional as he did confess how he regretted betraying Yuya & co and his fond memories of hanging out with the Lancers, OR it might me actual death if the card didn’t wind back to Yusho and dropped into the sea.
Seriously **** Cipher Interfere & Cipher Wing(s) though, did Kaito program his duel disk which allows him to top-deck those bullshit cards EVERYTIME??!! >:( #JustDieAlreadyKaito
It was obvious since the first carded man that carded people can come back
GRRR!!!! I can’t tell you how mad I’m at KAITO right now!!!! First, his Cipher deck is so full of bullshit with those plot-device cards that can counter EVERYTHING which irritates most players, and with him crushing his opponents on a frequent basis, his plot armour had ascended or even surpassed Yugo’s levels!!! Neo Galaxy-Eyes Cipher Dragon is a banned faggot confirmed, and to think him instead of Shun would provide us a RUM searcher is beyond absurd for a legacy character!!! I’m happily hoping he’ll be crushed and destroyed by Moon Protector and Shun will take over for him in saving Ruri because that job was originally Shun’s!!!!! (RIP Dennis though, the show won’t go on anymore…)
Wow, by seeing next week’s preview, did SERENA got mind-controlled or sucking in loads of drugs because it’s too shady for her to roam around like that and provide Yuya & co. a help so CHEERFULLY on a pirate ship. Whatver, #JustDieAlreadyKaito
Agree, I will be ticked off if Shun doesn’t get back into the pictures ASAP, because WTF, it’s not Kaito but him who should be in action. Talk about suffering from Coma BS. WHY DOES THIS ALWAYS HAPPEN TO MY FAVOURITE CHARACTERS?!
Good to know I’m not the only one concerned about that BS. I am going to go insane if they make her I’M FREE, MEET MY PIRATE BUDDIES WE GO WAYYYY BACK HAHAHAHAHA. Dear god, I hope that’s not the reason why Dennis never mentioned her tower… UGHHHHHHHHHH!!! Awkward moment is when we are all hoping she has been brainwashed to lead her friends into a trap.
Kaito IS and will ALWAYS be an enemy (of mine), so hope ANYONE could crush dat asshole & NO CARDING nonsense, I want him DEAD right away!!! I would sell my soul to see Yuri or the Professor himself eat Kaito alive!! But at this point just let Shun recuperate, I actually wanted YUGO to rescue Ruri, just to complete the gag of him being hit by the 4 bracelet girls for mistaking them as “Rin” (bonus points if Rin is nearby) XD
Once again, #JustDieAlreadyKaito
Well, if you want really seeing kaito dead (a real dead), you can just watch Kaito against Mizael 😀
I KNEW the outcome: Numeron resurrection bullshit at the last episode, so the dead was invalid. :p
It’s Kaito. It’s plotarmor have no limit. Even in Zexal, he never lose a duel. (Well, he lost aginst tron, but tron cards are trollish as hell)
The studio plans to end the series in Spring next year, so I’m not surprised if they’re rushing things. I’m also disappointed with their decision, I had hoped the series at least will reach 4 seasons. The episodes of Yu-Gi-Oh! series has become shorter for each new series (_ _lll) The only reason I’m still watching this is because I’m curious of the mysteries behind Yuya, Yuto, Yugo, and Yuri and their dragons.
Oh well, at least once the anime ended, the manga is still ongoing. And the manga has different story from the anime so it won’t be boring…
🙁 Yeah I’m aware of that. The series goes on for lasts 4 years/150 episodes on average. That was why I was hoping so badly (though I knew better it was unlikely to happen) it would be given an extension period, of at least twenty-five more episodes, I think that would have been enough to balance it out. Otherwise, they REALLY should have organized their priorities with the Synchro Realm arc since they spent too much time there.
// The only reason I’m still watching this is because I’m curious of the mysteries behind Yuya, Yuto, Yugo, and Yuri and their dragons. //
I think I am starting to find myself on the same boat as you.
Synchro Realm arc was the most absurd distraction of Arc V that utterly destroyed the once solid plot of the whole show. Speaking of which, where are Reiji, Jack & co?? Chilling down and drinking Blue Eyes Mountain together??
I won’t spoil things but I can assure you we will see the Put-On-Bus group VERY SOON.
I’m upset for several reasons I never liked how we ended up in the xyz arc it felt so clumsy but I got over it but lately it’s felt like whatever they had planned for the xyz arc they did halfway and decided nah nevermind were going to start the fusion arc now and it’s making everything feel so rushed I love arc v and I don’t want it to end bad I hope they turn things around
(╥︣﹏᷅╥᷅) Me too, me too…
The ending I guess in my opinion was pretty much unexpected and expected at the same time. All of it did make sense with Dennis was the sole-person that green-lit the whole genocide without giving a single point of regret, not only responsible for Ruri’s kidnapping, and as he said betrayed Yuya and Shun(who knew/speculated he was spy).
From Yushuo’s perspective it seemed like while Dennis did do messed up things he was still a student and tried his responsibilities as a teacher to help him out while trying to convince Dennis to leave Academia to try redeeming himself.However fate as other plans in the form of suicide via carding.
However, overall this pretty makes Dennis death his own easy way out of trying to make any sort of real redemption for himself. Say what people will about the Xyz arc and it’s rushness towards it but I believe it’s message back there help them try redeeming themselves by helping out the remaining survivors through and through rather they be forgiven or not.
He definitely took the easy way out. However, he will have to deal with it anyways once he is freed from the card (and he will be, I’m sure), but it is probably safe to say they will never address his sinful actions/leave it open-ending on what he does to earn forgiveness and make up for the havoc and grief he had caused for many. :\
This actually makes me want to have Shun back then beat the ever loving crap out Dennis(But again SYNCHRO) due to how personal it was and arguably he deserve at least that first.
This is actually what I wanted to see. 🙁 This situation is a lot like the whole Aki being replaced by Crow thing due to coma again. :\ It’s like “Oh well we couldn’t spend time in XYZ so let’s just knock Shun out and give Kaito some time to shine!” Uh no thanks, SHUN > Kaito!!!!!!! And if KAITO is the one to save Ruri, safe to say the entire fandom will ragequit. I hope they won’t do that because that would be one of the STUPIDEST things they could do. =_____=
“And if KAITO is the one to save Ruri, safe to say the entire fandom will ragequit.”
Glad I’m not the only one who wanted to crucify dat bastard Kaito, #JustDieAlreadyKaito
But at this point I hope that YUGO will be the one to save Ruri and thus complete the gag of him being hit by the 4 bracelet girls for mistaking them as “Rin” (bonus points if Rin is nearby) XD
Aki pretty much had it worse back then with her whole “my powers can’t work for unexplained reasons until the final arc and I’m in a coma”. That was also with Komani’s love for Crow’s cards as well that he originally wasn’t suppose to be a main character at all.
The whole Shun issue would have been a lot better if they’d switch it with Kaito, have him tag with Yuya against the sister overall his rage almost becomes his major downfall until Yuya’s tries conviencing him that what’s doing won’t help anybody. Even then after they would win Kaito would try to card them but then realizes it truly won’t accomplish anything then later have him risk himself to protect Shun and the other resistance. Overall, things would have been better in said area but I get that they’re also trying to reference Kaito’s apparen Gary Stu like action with him being in Zexal as unbeatable but it kinda messes the things Arc-V’s trying to do. Sure at first Shun seemed a bit of both Crow and Kaito but he became a more balanced later on. All I’m hoping for would indeed be if Ruri(brainwashed or not beat him which very unlikely) or Shun appears later.
Agreed that the last couple of episodes have been particularly lackluster. Last week filler, this week Dennis being boringly arrogant and talking FAR too much as he duels! I mean i only clapped a little for Kaito at the end! That was the ONLY reason i did!!
Not sure how to feel about Yushou… i still kind of think he’s a crap father. I mean he hears news about his son which i presume he hasn’t heard for years and i would expect more relief in a parent’s expression when hearing about their child… i do kind of wonder though if maybe he knows something about Yuya that might explain his distanceness… There better be a father/son hug either way when they reunite!!
But despite the underwhelming episode, the second half wasn’t too bad. it felt better done scriptwise i thought. Although i was surprised and kind of disappointed that Selena wasn’t still captured and in the north or south tower… On the other hand my reaction was instantly ‘MY GODDESS HAS RETURNED!! HAIL POWER GODDESS SELENA!!!’
The pirate ship thing honestly seems a little random to me… but hey, let’s role with it XD. Maybe they’ll bump into the Straw hats on the way. 😉
Also i really hate to nit pick but on the scene where they all met up to say they hadn’t found anything… but yeah, look behind them. You see those blue things floating on water? Those are the ships you’re searching for. TAKE ONE!! There are two to choose from!!! You dont need a bloody pirate ship just take one in the background!!
Well, despite their lack of perception, i hope next episode turns out better than this one…
Also think that Shun, Reiji and that will probably appear in a teleporter in Academia to throw on the full attack on them and rescue the girls and defeat Leo!
i think Yugo and Yuri are going to be in the XYZs dimension just based on their frame in the opening.
Btw am i the only one who would like to see the ArcV manga animated as well? It has a plot that seems just as interesting as this!
‘MY GODDESS HAS RETURNED!! HAIL POWER GODDESS SELENA!!!’
Well, brace yourself to be hurt then VERY SOON 😉
“i think Yugo and Yuri are going to be in the XYZs dimension just based on their frame in the opening”
No, that’s some unknown location in the Fusion Dimension. Also, if the writers moved their battle scene to Xyz, Synchro or even Standard, I’ll be seriously pissed.
“Btw am i the only one who would like to see the ArcV manga animated as well?”
Yes, but also no, I REALLY hate that Yuto and Shun DO NOT KNOW each other in that AU.
eva episode 116 has been subbed in mono subs . are you going to do double episode review once 115 will be subbed or are you going to review only 116?
Yes, I will be doing a double post. I haven’t been well since last week, so I decided it would be best to wait it out.
it not spoiler. i will just say that episode 115 wont be so good but 116 will have many plots and intresting events
Yeah I heard about how crappy it was. That’s why when I was sick I was NOT looking forward to it. TT v TT Ugh I want to watch 116 so badly, but Monosubs 115 is not out yet. I really hate switching subs-teams because sometimes they translate differently. Fingers crossed it will be out tonight ; v ;/ I have a busy schedule ahead of me this weekend!