Eden of the East ep.3

* Let's roll! (as the image topic suggests) 8)

Nice roundup though it didn't necessarily answer anything but rather insinuated more questions. Yet, most of what has been confirmed atm are merely the game's basics... and so it doesn't really help much on figuring out the underlying themes and facts.

For the most part, what really bothers me is his "current" identity as Akira Takizawa. I'm thinking if he's actually "that" person and whether it's just another one of his "names"... now I freakin have a headache!

The thing is, it seems like he had everything all planned out. The "brainwashing" stuff only confuses me a whole lot more, more so if ever it was indeed on his accord. Whatever kind of brainwashing he did get, his memories are still intact as there's no other way he could have picked the right key for that specific lock in an instant or maybe (just maybe) he's really special, that or he might have been implanted with something and all other sorts of far-fetched ideas... it couldn't possibly be due to instinct right? :lol: Nah, I already had enough of thinking for the day...

Next, what or how exactly is Saki involved in all this...? Is she really just an innocent bystander, by all means? (from her standpoint, she most definitely is...) I doubt however that the two of them met by mere "chance" just to give the series some sort of a romantic flavor... In relation, Akira isn't exactly Saki's first crush/love... hehe, should it even matter? (perhaps it does have a connection with something/someone)

But you just gotta love the pacing of the series thus far. It doesn't have too much episodes to dilly daddle with in the first place... Approximately two days have passed since the whole story began but there's already been considerably a lot that has occurred; which includes the introduction and the exit of another "player" known as Kondoh. What a way to go for such a crook, seriously I didn't see that coming.

Btw, what's up with that pup's artificial "wings" - is that the norm in their time? Cute and smart dog nonetheless.

Guess I'll be knocking myself out earlier than usual and just refocus later on. For some reason, I'm feeling rather stupid so to speak and even more as I continue to type about this insignificant fact... And this entire post is no different at all; it reeks of my stupidity atm. :?

ed:
You have such a way with words... that's quite a refreshing way of summarizing the entire episode. Thanks, I really needed that. +rep :lol:

i always feel dumb after watching this show. i feel like something is blatantly obvious and i keep missing it!

i think it has to be another one of his names, because didn't he find it in his little passport cupboard? it makes me wonder if all those keys on his ring lead to his other identities houses.

...this sounds really dumb, even in my head, but maybe he kills people and takes their identities and possesions? but then, the dog recognized him... but it also said "kill akira takizawa" or something in that arena type thing in his "house."

i am so confused, but in a good way!



if i was questioning the greatness of this series so far, this little pup completely erased my doubt.

sound, check...animation, check...the wtf factor, check...

after teh "nice boat" ride, the two arrive at nakid's residence(which happens to be a mall, and a fancy one at that)...nakid thought it'd be a good idea to get saki warmed up with a romantic film session before whipping out some smexy secks...only to be stopped by kondom...the valiant officer saves yet another the day by stopping nakid's lewd schemes and confiscating his cashphone...before take off, he informs nakid that once a pimp is outta dough, his hoes will come back and haunt him...

the following morning, saki ditches the now completely broke nakid, leaving him to go emo with his cupid puppy...robbed of both money and love, the spark of revenge lit inside the little shithead, who is now determined to get back at our good officer...

while patrolling, kondom is confronted by a mad woman who claims to be on welfare due to the her irresponsible husband...she then proceeds to take her frustration out on the innocent officer by stabbing him multiple times in the gut before walking out on him...soon later...nakid finds the dying kondom and successfully recovers his cashphone as well as his dignity(assuming he had any to begin with)...in his last breaths, dear mr.kondom reveals that nakid was the culprit behind the mass murder of some twenty thousands NEETs and is destined to become the one(to lead nippon's av industry into prosperity)...having no idea whatsoever of what kondom just said and with cop siren in his ears...nakid scrams...as kondom spends the last few second of his life contemplating all that he's done for the good of humanity...oh so ronery...

final thoughts: shouldn't the japanese government compensate nakid for his contribution to society by killing off the NEETs?...

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AHHH!!!! A REP!!! A REP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

well thank you hermit, now if you'll excuse me, i'm off lurking for some non-existent Eden of the East doujins...

I'm thinking that the brainwashing was really selective. Any personal memories were erased, possibly to protect someone if he really is the Supporter, but any memories not attached to himself were left intact. Hence, he still knows about movies and the proper key to unlocking his home while knowing nothing of himself. Now, the question is what was the 'previous' Akira thinking, erasing some of his memories while 'leading' the 'current' one to this place.

so far this is looks like a good anime. cant wait for the next episode.

I'm waiting for the 4th to be subbed by Lunar, but this show is so good. There are so many unsolved mysteries as to what is going on, and I love that.