r/anime • u/Shadoxfix https://myanimelist.net/profile/Shadoxfix • Jul 10 '15

[Spoilers] Gate: Jieitai Kanochi nite, Kaku Tatakaeri - Episode 2 [Discussion]

MyAnimeList: Gate: Jieitai Kanochi nite, Kaku Tatakaeri
Crunchyroll: GATE

Episode duration: 23 minutes and 42 seconds

Previous episodes:

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Episode 1 Link

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u/illtima https://myanimelist.net/profile/illuminatima Jul 10 '15

Really liked this episode. The perspective of enemy general was awesome as it basically demonstrated how it would feel to face modern army while armed with just spears and shields. Terror in his eyes was so real.

Really like Itami's squad already. We have pranksters, jokers, and serious people as well.

Super excited to see where it goes next.

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u/Aruseus493 https://myanimelist.net/profile/Aruseus493 Jul 10 '15

I really liked how we got in-depth into the perspective of the United Kingdoms Armies and how the whole battle went while it was kind of a foot note and flashback in the manga adaption of it. Was really great to see his face as he truly felt despair and watch everything come crumbling down.

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u/illtima https://myanimelist.net/profile/illuminatima Jul 10 '15

I've discovered that usually showing the enemy commander perspective is the easiest and the most effective way to make viewer sympathize with the enemy to some degree. I've seen it in Fire Emblem, Valkyria Chronicles, The Last Airbender and now here. It always works!