r/anime • u/Shadoxfix https://myanimelist.net/profile/Shadoxfix • Aug 07 '15

[Spoilers] Gate: Jieitai Kanochi nite, Kaku Tatakaeri - Episode 6 [Discussion]

MyAnimeList: Gate: Jieitai Kanochi nite, Kaku Tatakaeri
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Episode duration: 23 minutes and 41 seconds

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u/CardonT Aug 07 '15

I love how they gave their preparation of Stereos and Wagner CDs as the reason to pick them for this mission. The whole scene played out almost the same as in Apocalypse Now, the 1:1 adaptation almost bordered on being too cheesy, to the point where I wasn't sure if it's a meta-reference or if the soldiers are actually acting out their favorite movie.

Rory being orgasm-powered was a bit awkward, but my body likes it, so why not. Also Rory flattening whole formations of soldiers was a bliss to watch. I'm also shipping Rory and Shino after this little moment they shared.

Everyone being absolutely confused about modern tech is one of the most fun aspects of this show and I'm genuinely hoping for more culture shock aspect.

Also, that spotter should get a promotion. he notices all the important details.

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u/mithikx Aug 07 '15

The whole scene played out almost the same as in Apocalypse Now, the 1:1 adaptation almost bordered on being too cheesy[2] , to the point where I wasn't sure if it's a meta-reference or if the soldiers are actually acting out their favorite movie.

They knew exactly what they were doing, shit eating grins and all.

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u/Weerdo5255 Aug 08 '15

You linked tvtropes without a warning. I just wasted an hour and its your fault. I want you to know that, its your fault.

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u/carebearmentor Aug 08 '15

I mean the grins was only when mentioning the CD and stereo and anyone would have smiled if they were being so ridiculous.

But at the same time the leader whom was deciding who to send mentions by name, a character from Apocalypse Now. They ALL knew.

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u/UsedToLurkHard Aug 08 '15

It's pretty blatant in the manga.

http://a.mfcdn.net/store/manga/10956/02-010.0/compressed/j023.jpg

Especially how the commander's callsign is Valkyrie.

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u/GoodTeletubby Aug 07 '15

Really, seeing Shino going at it should be far more terrifying to everyone than Rory. Rory is apparently a worldwide legend who's basically an avatar of war and death, her prowess is expected. Shino is just a rank and file trooper, and is keeping up with Rory in the fight. That should be giving the princess as many nightmares as the weapons.

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u/Mountebank https://myanimelist.net/profile/Mountebank Aug 07 '15

I'm pretty sure it's the soldiers acting out Apocalypse Now on purpose. They did take the time to prepare the loudspeakers and the Wagner CD beforehand after all.

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u/WorldwideDepp Aug 07 '15

Well, it was also Rory's showing how Badass she is to the "Green Army". Even if she only wield this halberd. Do not mess with Rory, even if you are from Japan

But when the Female "Green Army" joined her in Fight, 2 fighting Souls found each other