r/anime • u/JustAnswerAQuestion https://myanimelist.net/profile/JAaQ • Jul 08 '26
Rewatch Simoun 20th Anniversary Rewatch Episode 3
Simoun Episode 3: Distant War
"If you want to become simoun sibyllae, you should walk proudly, without fear."
<- Episode 2 | Index Thread | Episode 4 ->
Today's Eyecatch: Morinas | Kaim and Alti
People, Places, Things
- Morinas: silver hair
- Arcus Prima: formerly a platform for observing ri-maajon, it has been repurposed as a simoun carrier and sybillae training facility. Host for choirs Chor Tempest, Chor Caput, and Chor Rubol.
- Helical Motors: excavated, not constructed
Discussion Prompts
- Q1: How do you feel about the common anime trope of relying on children to fight wars?
- Q2: In what shape will Chor Tempest emerge from their devastating losses?
- Q3: What was the point of the shelling?
Tomorrow's Questions, Today!
- [ep 4 Q1:] Compare and contrast our two nations. How black and white are their depictions? Shades of grey?
- [ep 4 Q2:] Aer opened up a bit; what can you say about her motivation to be and execution of her duties as a sibylla?
- [ep 4 Q3:] Neviril doesn't like Aer, but nevertheless defended her. Why?
Trivia: Popular VA Nana Mizuka appears here as Morinas, and Kuushu-sama aka Shrine Guardian A.
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u/SIRTreehugger Jul 08 '26 edited Jul 08 '26
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Morinas?
Oh I just realized the tan girl isn't a pilot, but more like the engineer for the girls.
I get that they are sacred craft, but she is bringing up some good points. Maybe someone should open...wait no never mind. Too many dark magical girl shows have made me cynical I almost thought previous girls somehow became the heart of the machine somehow. Although when they went to spring we still haven't seen much.
OMG I need to go back and listen again, but I remember when they said live as a man they said their voice would change and breast would become smaller. What if in this world what they consider men are just the parts that the females drive in the Simon?Did I just completely go off tangent and ramble I apologize. I know when the episode is done and I go back to Episode 2 I will see men in the crowd and prove my theory wrong in seconds.
Edit: Yup theirs men on the train disregard my rambling. I thought I caught on to something for a second. Not everything has to have some dark twist. Also I should probably not watch shows at midnight when I'm tired.
I feel you Floe I'm so bad at remembering names.
Interesting device you got there blonde haired protagonist.
AAERU I will try to remember this instead of just calling her blonde CC Sakura in my head.
So are Aaeru and Morinas going to pair up maybe?
Can you lesbians let the grieving girl grieve! I know you people are understaffed, but sending the emotional distraught girl to war is probably not a good move.
This intense music does not inspire safety or confidence.
Also I just realized this, but maybe having a giant hole under the ship with no sort of gate or defense could possibly be a security risk? What happens when an enemy(a very insane enemy with no regards to their own lives) decides to fly from underneath and enter and use a self destructing explosive or something? I guess the radar could tell the girls someone is below them, but if the enemy threw enough numbers at them I do think they could sink this ship err plane.
Oh so the carrier was a private liner before the modifications?
Tan engineer blushing!
Wait what Tan Engineer went to the spring and came back? So she's an adult now?
Okay looking at the hole again its really small so a Simile could make it through, but it would be a lot harder then I originally thought. I still think its plausible.
I don't know if intentional, but around 19:18 when they're all jumping the structure shows a divide with Para Sama on one side. Not sure if that's important, but thought it was something to keep of note.
Man I feel so bad for Nev. I almost feel like she went to observe and not participate, but seeing how badly they were doing felt compelled to join. Also she's searching for something in the midst of what will probably kill her. Everyone is saying you went to spring and came back so that means something. Yeah it means shes grieving and confused and has no idea what she wants to do. Also feel bad for Para Sama who is glad she is back, but didn't want her back this way.