Author Topic: Zetsuen no Tempest: The Civilization Blaster (Read 5059 times)

sackii · « **on:** October 10, 2012, 03:20:33 AM »

Zetsuen no Tempest
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Full Title:	Zetsuen No Tempest: The Civilization Blaster
EN Title:	Blast of Tempest
Type:	TV
Episodes:	24
Release:	Fall 2012, October 5th
Youtube:	PV
Manga:	Zetsuen no Tempest
Producers:	Bones
Genres:	Action, Mystery, Drama, Fantasy, Shounen, Psychological, Superpowers
Duration:	23min
Synopsis:	The story revolves around Mahiro Fuwa, a teenager whose family was mysteriously murdered one year before and his friend Yoshino Takigawa. Mahiro is contacted by Hakase Kusaribe, the leader of the Kusaribe clan who was left stranded on an unknown desert island by her followers, and agrees to help Hakase in exchange of her help to find out the culprit for the death of his family. Upon learning of his friend's intentions, Yoshino joins him on his quest to stand against the Kusaribe clan who intends to awake the "Tree of Zetsuen" whose power can bring ruin to the entire world. Several dialogues and plot elements in Zetsuen no Tempest pay homage to the works of William Shakespeare. - taken from Wikipedia

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dbml · « **Reply #1 on:** October 10, 2012, 03:46:34 AM »

Been waiting for a topic on this series!

This had one of the best opening episodes I've seen in a long time. I have high expectations for this series.

jaybug · « **Reply #2 on:** October 10, 2012, 04:17:22 AM »

Quote from: dbml on October 10, 2012, 03:46:34 AM

Been waiting for a topic on this series!

This had one of the best opening episodes I've seen in a long time. I have high expectations for this series.

I agree. This grabbed my attention, then confused me, then turned me right 'round, and then left me wanting next week's episode, right now!

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Lord of Fire · « **Reply #3 on:** October 10, 2012, 06:22:29 AM »

From what I read about this show, it's inspired by Shakespeare's Hamlet, possibly even a sort of anime take on it.

Interesting first episode. Confusing, but not boring, just the way I like it.

vuzedome · « **Reply #4 on:** October 10, 2012, 07:52:38 AM »

Alright, Bones is doing it.

sackii · « **Reply #5 on:** October 10, 2012, 04:13:32 PM »

This hits the right notes for me somehow, I'm just hoping the brown-haired main character will not end up being a pussy bitch lol. Although I'm feeling this will be enjoyable throughout the whole thing.

- Added characters' names and pictures on OP, since I found some nice ones for each.

Mry087 · « **Reply #6 on:** October 11, 2012, 03:55:26 AM »

Was I imagining that Mahiros sister who they said was dead was the same girlwho Yoshino had a picture of on his phone(saying it was his girlfriend)? The story Seems intriguing to me so far.

newy · « **Reply #7 on:** October 11, 2012, 09:14:29 AM »

It was clarified at the end. Though I doubt he has one currently.

sdedalus83 · « **Reply #8 on:** October 11, 2012, 03:32:31 PM »

Quote from: newy on October 11, 2012, 09:14:29 AM

It was clarified at the end. Though I doubt he has one currently.

He seems even more hung up than Mahiro, just better at pretending.

jaybug · « **Reply #9 on:** October 12, 2012, 01:58:17 AM »

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Cool episode, Yoshino learns fast.

dbml · « **Reply #10 on:** October 12, 2012, 06:35:08 AM »

Alright. After episode two, this is my pick for best series of the season. I'm probably getting my hopes up too high, but, so far it's been flawless.

abc cuz · « **Reply #11 on:** October 17, 2012, 12:47:29 AM »

Quote from: Mry087 on October 11, 2012, 03:55:26 AM

Was I imagining that Mahiros sister who they said was dead was the same girlwho Yoshino had a picture of on his phone(saying it was his girlfriend)? The story Seems intriguing to me so far.

i've only seen the first episode, but i think they are the same girl, and it seems like (the spoiler is just speculation but possibly plot ruining if its right)

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megido-rev.M · « **Reply #12 on:** October 17, 2012, 01:00:06 AM »

Psychological and superpowers-- I'm game

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Mry087 · « **Reply #13 on:** October 18, 2012, 12:56:26 AM »

Quote from: abc cuz on October 17, 2012, 12:47:29 AM

Quote from: Mry087 on October 11, 2012, 03:55:26 AM
Was I imagining that Mahiros sister who they said was dead was the same girlwho Yoshino had a picture of on his phone(saying it was his girlfriend)? The story Seems intriguing to me so far.

i've only seen the first episode, but i think they are the same girl, and it seems like (the spoiler is just speculation but possibly plot ruining if its right)
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the brown haired guy was the one that killed the blonde haired guys sister

the 2nd episode answered my question after I posted haha it. But yes I have the feeling its going to be a mindfuck when we find out the "who dun it".

dbml · « **Reply #14 on:** October 19, 2012, 06:23:56 AM »

Yep. Episode 3 just confirmed that this is my favorite series of the season (though R;N and Psycho-Pass aren't too far behind). Intriguing storyline, great characters, awesome action AND magic makes for a brilliant series!

xShadow · « **Reply #15 on:** October 19, 2012, 11:17:47 AM »

I'll watch this whenever I need copious amounts of cheese in my life.

At least the animation's fine...

jaybug · « **Reply #16 on:** October 19, 2012, 01:56:58 PM »

I guess it would just waste valuable time, or ratings if the boys would get the girl off the island. I would think they would be wanting her around more than they do, or are they just sexist that way?

xShadow · « **Reply #17 on:** October 19, 2012, 06:03:04 PM »

Quote from: jaybug on October 19, 2012, 01:56:58 PM

I guess it would just waste valuable time, or ratings if the boys would get the girl off the island. I would think they would be wanting her around more than they do, or are they just sexist that way?

Lol... especially considering that entire area's civilization just got wiped out, so they would have absolutely no trouble just commandeering a boat and unlimited gas and supplies to go out into sea until they find her... and there's GPS coverage everywhere anyway.

Anyway, in this episode we (more than ever) continue to see every other character lavishly praising the main character's <insert trait here> in what is supposed to be an aside commentary. It's a pity it's done so many times throughout the episodes that you start noticing it whether you want to or not. I see they decided to move some of the cheese aside to make room for the "MAIN CHARACTER IS SUPER SPECIAL" phrases instead. They also spend the entire episode fighting one guy that she told them to run from, only to end up running from him anyway. If this was LoL or DoTA, his teammates would be raging.

On a side note, I want to see how that girl on the island got captured. I mean I hope they have a really good, thorough explanation for it... because she's supposedly ungodly powerful from the way everyone's making her out to be. Oh wait, maybe everyone in the series over-exaggerates everything anyway, like they're doing with the main character's good traits.

jaybug · « **Reply #18 on:** October 19, 2012, 09:31:19 PM »

Well, I do suppose that now that

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that taking a boat might not be such a good idea.

xShadow · « **Reply #19 on:** October 19, 2012, 11:02:40 PM »

That's all they're blowing up. All they have to do is get out into the ocean... and the chances of em getting caught by helicopters is pretty damn low.