Comments on: Phantom - 15 http://psgels.blogsome.com/2009/07/10/phantom-15/ An anime blog covering a large variety of series, both popular and underrated. Sun, 21 Mar 2010 00:27:36 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=1.5.1-alpha by: Kabitzin http://psgels.blogsome.com/2009/07/10/phantom-15/#comment-14627 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 19:05:29 +0100 http://psgels.blogsome.com/2009/07/10/phantom-15/#comment-14627 I think Ellen was definitely just going for an impression rather than accuracy. It's still a tough shot, but the AT rifle produces much more satisfying damage/intimidation. I only recently realized that Sawashiro Miyuki has played a ton of roles that I love... I think Ellen was definitely just going for an impression rather than accuracy. It’s still a tough shot, but the AT rifle produces much more satisfying damage/intimidation.

I only recently realized that Sawashiro Miyuki has played a ton of roles that I love…

]]> by: FlameStrike http://psgels.blogsome.com/2009/07/10/phantom-15/#comment-14592 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 06:08:04 +0100 http://psgels.blogsome.com/2009/07/10/phantom-15/#comment-14592 Heh yeah that was one hell of a shot. While her previous exploits were within human range, that kind of feat is bordering it. She even choose a secure location where counter sniping is impossible. However, if her real intention was only to miss, the lowered accuracy caused by using an anti-tank gun is a moot point. So it's the perfect weapon. Heh yeah that was one hell of a shot. While her previous exploits were within human range, that kind of feat is bordering it. She even choose a secure location where counter sniping is impossible. However, if her real intention was only to miss, the lowered accuracy caused by using an anti-tank gun is a moot point. So it’s the perfect weapon.

]]> by: Shounen A http://psgels.blogsome.com/2009/07/10/phantom-15/#comment-14559 Sun, 12 Jul 2009 16:29:48 +0100 http://psgels.blogsome.com/2009/07/10/phantom-15/#comment-14559 One thing I wish was mentioned (but understand might not have fit well with the dialogue) is that Ein's shot should have been impossible, with other candidate sniping locations being too far away. Hence Ein using a huge anti-tank gun. Just shows she can still outthink her student. :) One thing I wish was mentioned (but understand might not have fit well with the dialogue) is that Ein’s shot should have been impossible, with other candidate sniping locations being too far away. Hence Ein using a huge anti-tank gun. Just shows she can still outthink her student. :)

]]> by: Matt http://psgels.blogsome.com/2009/07/10/phantom-15/#comment-14484 Fri, 10 Jul 2009 19:55:27 +0100 http://psgels.blogsome.com/2009/07/10/phantom-15/#comment-14484 Actually she probably got shot in the lung.. The heart is actually pretty centered in our bodies.. Though majority is over to the left side... She probably barely missed a kill shot.. Actually she probably got shot in the lung.. The heart is actually pretty centered in our bodies.. Though majority is over to the left side… She probably barely missed a kill shot..

]]> by: Sapphire Pyro http://psgels.blogsome.com/2009/07/10/phantom-15/#comment-14483 Fri, 10 Jul 2009 19:45:54 +0100 http://psgels.blogsome.com/2009/07/10/phantom-15/#comment-14483 I KNEW IT!!! EIN IS ALIVE!!!! YESSSSSSSSS!!!! I am curious to see that crying Cal scene *_* damn, I'm tempted to watch this raw . . . I KNEW IT!!! EIN IS ALIVE!!!! YESSSSSSSSS!!!!

I am curious to see that crying Cal scene *_*

damn, I’m tempted to watch this raw . . .

]]> by: hashi http://psgels.blogsome.com/2009/07/10/phantom-15/#comment-14482 Fri, 10 Jul 2009 19:21:43 +0100 http://psgels.blogsome.com/2009/07/10/phantom-15/#comment-14482 Cal's voice actress is the great Sawashiro Miyuki (Puchi Charat in DiGi Charat, Shinku in Rozen Maiden, Claire in Red Garden, Shinkuro in Kurenai, Tsugumi in Kannagi, Canaan in Canaan). Cal’s voice actress is the great Sawashiro Miyuki (Puchi Charat in DiGi Charat, Shinku in Rozen Maiden, Claire in Red Garden, Shinkuro in Kurenai, Tsugumi in Kannagi, Canaan in Canaan).

]]> by: Camario http://psgels.blogsome.com/2009/07/10/phantom-15/#comment-14481 Fri, 10 Jul 2009 18:45:57 +0100 http://psgels.blogsome.com/2009/07/10/phantom-15/#comment-14481 Mentar: That's not the heart, of course, but even then a real person would still be more likely to die in that situation as a whole, period, which is why I don't think there's much of a point in expecting realism here. At best, you only need to go by Hollywood action movie logic. And yes, it's clear that the show is getting darker...but one would think having Ein around already indicates as much, considering how that complicates the situation even without adding in all the other factors. I know how it's all going to go down and so do you, but I'd rather leave it at that. Mentar: That’s not the heart, of course, but even then a real person would still be more likely to die in that situation as a whole, period, which is why I don’t think there’s much of a point in expecting realism here. At best, you only need to go by Hollywood action movie logic.

And yes, it’s clear that the show is getting darker…but one would think having Ein around already indicates as much, considering how that complicates the situation even without adding in all the other factors.

I know how it’s all going to go down and so do you, but I’d rather leave it at that.

]]> by: Camario http://psgels.blogsome.com/2009/07/10/phantom-15/#comment-14479 Fri, 10 Jul 2009 18:39:25 +0100 http://psgels.blogsome.com/2009/07/10/phantom-15/#comment-14479 This continues to be one of my favorite parts of the story, particularly because of the Cal-Reiji dynamic as previously described. Even though I still need to see this episode for myself, what I've heard here and elsewhere about it is pretty positive. I actually do like Phantom's animation style since it fits the story's atmosphere but yes, it's true that the available budget is probably not that high. The show doesn't seem to be doing that well in Japan either, but hopefully it'll get a better reception in the West. Now if only Funimation were to fix some of the issues with the official streaming and so forth...I hope it's just a matter of time. In addition, I'm not really expecting them to explain how Ein survived in too much detail or in any particularly realistic way, besides probably showing a brief flashback if even that much. This continues to be one of my favorite parts of the story, particularly because of the Cal-Reiji dynamic as previously described. Even though I still need to see this episode for myself, what I’ve heard here and elsewhere about it is pretty positive.

I actually do like Phantom’s animation style since it fits the story’s atmosphere but yes, it’s true that the available budget is probably not that high. The show doesn’t seem to be doing that well in Japan either, but hopefully it’ll get a better reception in the West. Now if only Funimation were to fix some of the issues with the official streaming and so forth…I hope it’s just a matter of time.

In addition, I’m not really expecting them to explain how Ein survived in too much detail or in any particularly realistic way, besides probably showing a brief flashback if even that much.

]]> by: Mentar http://psgels.blogsome.com/2009/07/10/phantom-15/#comment-14478 Fri, 10 Jul 2009 18:37:00 +0100 http://psgels.blogsome.com/2009/07/10/phantom-15/#comment-14478 There have been a couple of flashbacks showing Elen to be shot: That's not where the heart is. The human heart is located significantly lower - the bullet hit her in the upper shoulder. And in case you're worried: The show will turn dark fairly soon. Plenty dark. Enjoy the lighter parts while you can, and memorize them well. They will come back to haunt you. There have been a couple of flashbacks showing Elen to be shot: That’s not where the heart is. The human heart is located significantly lower - the bullet hit her in the upper shoulder.

And in case you’re worried: The show will turn dark fairly soon. Plenty dark. Enjoy the lighter parts while you can, and memorize them well. They will come back to haunt you.

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