KanColle - Episode 7 Discussion / Poll

[chaosprophet]

I did call the Abyssal being able to understand the code. Nice episode, got really tense around the battle. And Akagi, what do you plan to do with Kaga alone in the bath!?

[Klashikari]

Now time for the issues with this episodes.

Similarly to episode 5, but also ep 6 (found them upon second rewatching, posting them in the other thread later), there are some... check issues.

1) "teleportation"

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2) Identity crisis.
At 12:59, the voice is unmistakenly Zuikaku's, however... it is Shoukaku who is speaking, visually speaking...

3) Identity crisis, visual version

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The latter sounds like some major nitpicking, but the 2D-3D shuffling is getting tiring to the point I just don't get what's the schedule of the animators and the studio responsible for the 3D. At this point, it becomes apparent the animators are being worn out by a very crappy schedule and budget...

[panzerfan]

Oh yes, one thing that may go to historical reference as well...
The cranes have to fire their arrows into the wind as did their ship counterparts. This affects their course and headings. You see this being explicitly discussed in the episode.

[Klashikari]

Another good detail despite the issues of this episode: the first Abyssal fleet obviously acted as a bait.
Unless they knew there would be enemy carriers, it is very unlikely for them to patrol like that with the diamond formation.

[Rias]

Overall a good episode - I know many complained about episode 3, but now I see that it's because it is possible for ships to sink in the show, or that they would follow historical events, that makes the battle scenes exciting to watch.

It will be interesting to see how they handle Midway, and the Solomon Island (especially Savo Islands 2), if they ever get that far... personally I'm not looking forward to casualties like in history, but who knows what Yoshino would write...

[blitz1/2]

So much Wo chan this ep. I am happy. Now, we wait for Black Wock shooter. xD

[ACertainStark]

Tense episode. Lot of close calls.

Got some more ZuiKaga moments, Wo-chan, and Fubuki being an adorable badass. I'm happy.

[Requiem-x]

Kaga and Akagi alone in the docks, oh my.
Oh god, is Shoukaku going to sink?!
HOLY CRAP, FUBUKI JUST BLEW UP WO'S FACE!!

So yeah, that didn't go as expected, but it still delivered, and still got to see Zuikaku is just tsun for our resident stoic girl, and Kaga-san is tsun for everyone. Except Akagi, of course

Also, its very good to see Fubuki's skills aren't a paper only thing, that would've bothered me a lot.

Next week, Yamato arrives at last, but it already sounds like it won't be easy for her

[Kakurin]

Another interesting detail (props to Fubuki for doing that): Sending out a two-phased search with Shōkaku's planes first and Zuikaku's following a short while after, to make sure that the enemy will be spotted.

In a two-phased search the second search sortie flies exactly the same searchlines as the first one, only some time later, to make sure that the first search sortie didn't miss out on the enemy. Historically the two-phased search was only introduced after Midway, where an inadequate search plan really hurt the Japanese.

[lfhoule]

Good episode overall, and it looks like Fubuki-chan has made an enemy for the rest of the series. One that is well above her weight class, but at least she has friends to help.
Oh, and Kitakami and Ooi... oh my goodness that torpedo salvo / BARRAGE! Now I understand why in naval miniatures gaming those two are on the top of the "KILL FIRST" list if they are on the table...

[~Yami~]

another satisfying episode
I actually hoped Kaga would be the one who saved Kaku-sisters but looks like she really need instant repairs to do that
lol for Akagi for being bathhouse regular

watching this episode made me think that we have not enough Kaga x Zuikaku doujin
and Fubuki become more awesome because she has built some confidence now

another one week of waiting

[FlareKnight]

That was definitely a good episode. After this much time and practice it's pretty believable that Fubuki is growing into her role and getting more competent. Although even she still made some blunders which shows she isn't perfect. If it wasn't for some real stubbornness on the part of Zuikaku neither she or Shoukaku would have been alive to be helped out.

There is certainly some tsun going on with Kaga and Zuikaku. I do think though some of the issues are genuine with those two. If Kaga hadn't stolen Zuikaku's kill then she wouldn't have charged ahead to get attacked later. So kind of Kaga paying for her own mistake in a sense. But it's not like she's a bad person as we've seen. At least that desperate action helped give Zuikaku some ideas later.

Honestly I was into the episode so much that I didn't really notice any of the visual issues. Just a fun episode from my perspective.

[Newprimus]

If Haruna is any indication, I think Yamato might turn out the same. A yamato nadeshiko type at heart, but flawed and a butt monkey to some degree.

[Wandering Soul]

Quite a few death flags and close calls there but they all manged to make it. Props to Zuikaku for coming with that plan and Fubuki for shooting that enemy right in the face. Fubuki really is becoming more and more of a leader.

Zuikaku and Kaga also got to show more of their tsun side.

Now what is Akagi planning to do alone with Kaga?

[AC-Phoenix]

Originally Posted by IceHism

I.... wanted more slice of life :/
But this is fine too i guess.

Next week's episode title sounds like its going to be a lot of SoL

Originally Posted by FlareKnight

There is certainly some tsun going on with Kaga and Zuikaku. I do think though some of the issues are genuine with those two. If Kaga hadn't stolen Zuikaku's kill then she wouldn't have charged ahead to get attacked later. So kind of Kaga paying for her own mistake in a sense. But it's not like she's a bad person as we've seen. At least that desperate action helped give Zuikaku some ideas later.

Honestly I was into the episode so much that I didn't really notice any of the visual issues. Just a fun episode from my perspective.

Actually Zuikaku was way too far ahead already when Kaga released her planes. My guess is that that is also the reason she did it in the first place.

Originally Posted by Newprimus

If Haruna is any indication, I think Yamato might turn out the same. A yamato nadeshiko type at heart, but flawed and a butt monkey to some degree.

I wanted to put an arpeggio reference here, but it would probably be viewed as a spoiler >>.
In other words though: It could be worse

Originally Posted by the one above all

Now what is Akagi planning to do alone with Kaga?

Considering how they are both stuck in their tubs, probably an eating contest.

[blakstealth]

Ayo, flagship Fubuki is rockin this shit. She is really stepping up into an awesome ship girl.

[bhl88]

So Wo is a cyborg on the inside?

It looks like Shouhou is...

[Vaans]

Did Shouhou sunk?

[Gravitas Free Zone]

Mirroring: One of the Abyssals takes a shot for Wo like Kaga did for Zuikaku.

[cloud04]

Originally Posted by Vaans

Did Shouhou sunk?

it was just said severly damaged ._.