01-17-2015, 02:54 PM | #1 |
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Death Parade
"Somewhere is a mysterious bar known as the Quindecim, where a lone bartender named Decim works. Whenever two people emerge from the bar's elevators, those two must participate in a Death Game with their lives on the line, the results of which will reveal what secrets led them there and what their fate will be afterwards." - Wikipedia Death Parade is the Winter 2015 television sequel to 2013's stand-alone project Death Billiards. If you haven't seen Death Billiards yet, then I highly suggest you do. One of four Young Animator Training Project entries for Anime Mirai 2013, it's a 26-minute short story that stands all on its own and is quite good. So good, in fact, that scores of fans demanded more. And that's why we now have Death Parade. Death Billiards - Wikipedia (spoilers!) Death Parade - Official Site (日本語) |
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01-17-2015, 02:56 PM | #3 |
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Below are links to earlier posts we wrote in the Suggestion Box pertaining to Death Billiards and the first episode of Death Parade.
Death Billiards: Talon87, Doppleganger, Mcsweeney, lilbluecorsola, Talon87, Doppleganger, lilbluecorsola Death Parade Episode 01: Talon87, Doppleganger |
02-21-2015, 09:29 PM | #4 |
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I'm a bit surprised I haven't seen much discussion about this lately, given the pre-airing hype we established. I have my own reasons for being a bit lackadaisical, but I was wondering if it went in a sour direction. I know BPK has been bemoaning the Maury Povich qualifying level of adultery going on with every male/female pair who end up in LimBar.
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02-21-2015, 11:56 PM | #6 |
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To memory there's only one episode that tackles the possibility of adultery. The others do involve relationship issues, some of which are similar, but if I remember correctly, actual adultery is only involved in one episode.
Also another thought about Episode 7: Spoiler: show
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That's encouraging to hear. I had only watched the pilot + episode 1, and put off watching more because I thought every episode was just going to follow the same format of: Person is revealed to be a scumbag adulterer, person throws a tantrum when they find out the truth about the game and are being dragged off to the elevator. I thought that the lack of feedback had confirmed that the show wasn't all that it was cracked up to be, but I'll see more now!
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03-02-2015, 11:22 PM | #9 |
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Hey everyone, long time no post!
I was talking to Talon87 the other night about the two newest episodes of Death Parade. During that time we talked about what may or may not in the final 3 episodes, and it was around that time that I pitched a theory. Talon thought it was a great theory and encouraged me to post here on UPN to get everyone's opinion on this. So, here is the theory: What if the Arbiters are THEMSELVES being judged? What if their job is a massive test for everyone... will they go up the elevator if they pass? Down to hell if they fail? What if their judgement and outcomes are done in a different way than the folks that they judge? Just a thought! Please share your thoughts! |
03-23-2015, 11:43 AM | #10 |
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Through Episode 11. This series is such a work of art. The 9 out of 10 might have faltered a tiny bit but the latest episode reaffirms my decision to give it a 9 up through now. It all comes down to the final episode to determine what my final feelings are on the series as a whole, but it is unshakeably a work of art at this point. Anime of the season, by far. For me, anyway, and judging only based off of which shows I've seen.
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03-28-2015, 12:30 AM | #11 |
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I can agree that this is definitely a 9/10 series, and I'd recommend it for anyone that enjoys things with high tensions (In a more psychological sense than an action sense), or just wants to take a look into how morality is perceived and judgement is passed. It was completely flawless, but it was pretty damn close. Great animation, good pacing for the most part, very strong finish, interesting characters only of which felt like (s)he weren't fleshed out enough, though one or two others kinda scraped the bare minimum. They more than make up for that by fleshing out the main characters and one shot characters, though. Overall just a really fantastic anime that, despite me being kinda unsure of it towards the early middle, knows what it wants to accomplish, and fully and completely accomplishes what it sets out to do.
Little bit about Episode 12 I want to mention: Spoiler: show
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Just finished Episode 12.
Spoiler: show Really regret that I didn't discuss this series more as it aired. Now I'll have to beg people to watch it with nothing here to point them towards! ^^; Final score: 9/10. Ties greats like Kaiji and Level E. One of the best animes I've seen in years. It's a shame that such high praise inescapably biases and risks endangering your own viewing, newcomer, but I hope and pray that you find the series as wonderful as I did.
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I've heard quite a bit about this series recently. I've been busy with life and other anime that friends have recommended to me in the past... but seeing how I'm nearly done with my list of 'watch or gtfo' anime, I feel like I should add this to my next binge. It's been a while since I've seen a good thriller. Zankyou no Terror was my most recent one a couple months ago, but it just seemed so rushed towards the end; it made me sad since it started off so well.
I'll keep in mind to check Death Billiards out first. Is Death Parade finished or ongoing?
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It's finished. I would also not compare it with Zankyou no Terror. This show isn't that kind of thriller, though it is thrilling to watch at times.
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