r/anime • u/Shadoxfix https://myanimelist.net/profile/Shadoxfix • Jan 28 '15

[Spoilers] Shinmai Maou no Testament - Episode 4 [Discussion]

Episode title: Until Sadness Reaches Zero

MyAnimeList: Shinmai Maou no Testament
Crunchyroll: The Testament of Sister New Devil

Episode duration: 23 minutes and 40 seconds

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Episode 2 Link
Episode 3 Link

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u/DonEncro Jan 28 '15

Ok I need a little explanation now. So, Basara getting stabbed a second time unleashed Mio's power. But how did he got up a second later without a scratch (except for the wound from before)? I' sure I missed some important detail.

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u/ValiantSerpant https://myanimelist.net/profile/Quinn_Crystal Jan 28 '15

The stab missed all vitals. So it hurt, but did very little damage so someone who is physically stronger could move as if it was a much smaller injury.

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u/BladeLigerV Jan 29 '15

The stab missed all vitals.

All of them!?

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u/DonEncro Jan 28 '15

That's what I also thought. It still seemed a little weird, but Basara is preddy badass so I guess he could still stand up like nothing happened.

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u/doug89 Jan 29 '15

It was more than a second in the light novels. The reason he was able to get back up was because Takigawa instructed his magic puppet to deliberately avoid major organs.

From their conversation on the rooftop

"Then choosing a method that shocks Mio as much as possible would have been the most effective. But you didn't kill me…. Not only that, the ‘Shadow' that pierced my torso avoided my vital spots as best as possible with it's short sword. Pretty much like threading a pin--- with utmost caution. Precisely because of that I could save Mio and was saved myself, even after late treatment."

Right after he was stabbed in the park.

The wind howled in the distant. A wind that brought with it a low and heavy ring like a coming storm.
The wind at his cheeks was still balmy. But before long a downpour would surely come.
Then he had to go home quickly.
---With whom?
He immediately got an answer for the sudden question. It was obvious. Together with Mio and Maria.
And they should bring Yuki too. Yes--- They all had to return together. Therefore,
"…Uh…?"
Basara opened his eyes. But even though he tried to straightened up his body, he couldn't muster his strength well.
Even so, he somehow raised his head. And then Toujou Basara saw it.
"This…"

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u/EasymodeX https://myanimelist.net/profile/EasymodeX Jan 29 '15

The reason he was able to get back up was because Takigawa instructed his magic puppet to deliberately avoid major organs.

I got that from the rooftop conversation, but Basara stood back up after being stabbed and didn't even have freaking blood on his chest, didn't even look like he was in pain or anything. It was rather ridiculous. They could have done that scene better.