86 Episode 18 Early Access

Finally, I've missed this show. I see you were reenacting the 3-month hiatus the show did for its last 2 episodes.

Nejy

Nah… too early for THAT wait. Lol

Bob Francis

Oh, I thought we were going the whole way with the 86 day wait, now I'm even MORE disappointed! /s

Appriser

Teaboo - " WHAT!? "

bluerum

Tee, 86 Delays are part and parcel to the experience! LOL You're absolutely right with 18 being a set up episode, but oh boy, what a set up! We had metric tonnes of characterization here. Grethe's and Gen. Richard's confrontation mirrored and contrasted Lena's and Jerome's. There was none of the patronizing and eventual rift that marked the leaders in San Magnolia's encounters. Grethe and Richard come from angles of respect and professionalism. They've known each other for a long time, and unlike Jerome's stubborn refusal to use every weapon at his disposal, Richard signed off on the Nachzehrer. And we got a great confrontation between Shin and Frederica. Misaki Kuno SOLD Frederica's pain in one of her best performances in the series. I wouldn't be at all surprised if real tears were shed in the recording booth, and Shouya Chiba's ever growing detachment in his performance as Shin really highlights Shin's losing his hope and humanity. That was a brilliantly performed scene. Yuuya Uchida nailed Ernst's pre-battle speech. Easily, Aragorn at the Black Gate and Theoden at Pellenor Fields levels of Go Forth and Kick Assery. This was a fantastic episode featuring personal drama with the countdown timer always reminding the viewer of the upcoming battle.

Bob Francis

Thanks Teeaboo!

Basically he threatens the execution of his ideals. The ideals that humanity has to show that they are worthy to survive.

Fab ΛΔ

The line from the president about "destroying this world" if they dont survive comes from his earlier lines about how if they have to sacrifice children like them for their state to exist that the state shouldnt exist at all.

Fab ΛΔ