Can we all just appreciate the voice actor for Algard in this episode? It's obviously not in this video but his delivery of the "not being able to be what you really want to be is painful" was phenomenal
This episode was amazing, the first 10 mins especially were so captivating. I did not think the animation would be so smooth, not the mention the emotional aspect 😭
I mean, they basically just invented a new reason for his hatred that just stands in complete opposition to what he was showing before. Which is why I am so confused that people got emotional over that. Is it only necessary to make up a sad backstory even if it contradicts previous actions?
@@Modie I wouldn’t say it’s completely opposite, because his whole reasoning for doing what he did was inferiority. His actions ultimately stemmed from that fact. You don’t have to feel sorry for him after the backstory but at least it gave more of a reasoning why he was doing such things.
@@ntg4068 That's not what they said in the backstory though. They said his reasoning was that he wanted to overthrow the system for his sister. That he was doing it so the people wouldn't call her a heretic anymore and she has to give away the throne just to avoid any weird rumors. And this is what I feel is a bit weird. Because if he is so hyper focused on his sister, it feels strange that he would not see her inventions as a possiblity to change the system. I get that the idea is that he was too focused on his whole idea and couldn't see a different way. But considering he was doing it for his sister, you'd think he at least knew what she was doing and how this could help his idea.
@@Modie From that perspective, I do hear you. I'll admit I was a little thrown off when he was saying it was all for his sister. But ultimately I just chalked it up to what I said before, his inferiority complex. He says he shouldn't have been born because she's the perfect queen, her only flaw was no magic. At heart he wasn't a bad person but his own evilness slowly took him over, so that's why at the end when he was able to understand & accept his sins was very much human to me. I liked that a lot.
@@ntg4068 Okay, I haven't looked at it from that angle. That's an interesting perspective. However, I don't think he really understood what he did was wrong. In the sense that he wouldn't do it again if he had the chance. He was just defeated by his sister. Which is why I found it a bit strange that they wouldn't remove his vampire powers even though he still said he despises the system. So isn't it likely that he starts getting followers no matter where they send him and tries to overthrow the system again? Especially because he didn't really think his actions were wrong. One could also argue that maybe he was only being kept alive because of said powers in the first place. But that's something for the future I guess. I just thought they would have at least discussed this part.
I wasn’t expecting to feel so bad for him,especially after what he did. It was just a really unfortunate circumstance between two siblings that just wanted the best for each other…
I neglect to watch the series thinking its just another nonsense isekai but after watching it until this episode i must say i got hooked with the story but not to the poine of going to the novel to read it. Both algard and anisphia love each other as a siblings but was thrown into a world where anis being a smart first princess was incapable of magic while algard while being a crown prince was incapable of king's leadership and authority to be recognized by the populace. Both decided to pusue their plans. Algard wanting his sister to be the queen in retrospect of self sacficing himself or moving forward as a tyrant king to oprress the others nobles by means of power to mitigate the nobles greed by using his sister as a corner stone for both of those goals. Anisphia wanting her brother to be the king and resigning her rights to the throne in an early stage to pursue her goal of magicology and being able to use magic for the populace to put a smile on their face. The only thing I still dont understand after watching episode 10 is the relationship of anisphia and tilty if their is any hint of lesbian on them or just as an equal.
@@josezonio4820 Tilty and anis are kindred spirits, anis sees Magic as a science and deeply earns for it while Tilty see it as a curse, she was saved from a unstable mental condition because of anis and grew interested in magicology because its a different kind of magic that would mean anyone her included could use without danger
Algard also has a point in his speech after defeat, the kingdom is too locked up in tradition and because of it, the kingdom harmed both Anis and him, and if they continue to do that they will have a glorious past, but won't have a future because Anis is an asset to the country but thanks to tradition, people refuse to see it.
This is how you reveal a plot twist in a fight scene. It got real & Euphyllia is best girl. When you see someone that supportive in a love triangle! I get moved. I like that Anisphia is willing to become a monster to succeed.
This is one of the few times in modern times where you actually feel bad for the one that was the villain in the story. My only complaint is that they didn't spread the revelation out over the entire story so that we could piece it together. They info-dumped his motivations at the end.
This show has been so good! Nothing has played out in the obvious way. Nothing has been a simple right or wrong. I love it! I can't believe this isn't the show everyone is talking about because it's hands down the best new show this season! The animation is superb! This really isn't an action show. But when action happens it's leaps and bounds better than it honestly needs to be. The music is subtle but underscores the mood. The writing never takes the easy, obvious path but gives quality twists and surprises over and over! My only concern is that I feel like they couldn't possibly wrap everything up in just a couple more episodes. Unless the "Magical Revolution" never actually happens. Cause they seem to want to change the kingdom. But idk how they can do that quickly.
@Cuchufleitor I wish they wouldn't release anime like that then. It always runs into the same problem. We get a season then we're left hanging without know if or when it will ever continue...
@Cuchufleitor Oh I am well aware of that and have always hated it. Literally watch 5-8 shows a season and have since... well I am old. It's my #1 issue with the industry. Countless shows never finished usually for this reason.
Am I the only one who thought that right away when Anis becomes Queen, she forcefully brings her brother back to rule the kingdom for her as king, he would do it to make Anis happy, instead, it's like everybody had a low IQ and talks about how the kingdom won't except her, makes Euphi queen, etc..when in fact there are better way to make things right 😓👏
Oh man. This was SO frustrating. They really took the "love & friendship" revival trope with the maid love interest & vampire homegirl before instantly having the prince change his whole personality after getting beat one time. Then they "exiled" him presumably so they can redeem him later & as icing on the cake had the girls who had undergone severe abuse from this guy "not forgive" him, by smiling; laughing; and definitely forgiving him. I don't mind villains finding redemption. What I mind is villains finding redemption for no sensible reason or motivation just to justify some shoehorned plot mechanic. I say all that but do enjoy the vibes of the show. This episode is off, but I will probably still finish it. We'll see how I feel next week.
wasn't last minute if you read between lines the fact he wasn't a villain, but a very pragmatic antagonist. The problem in his narrative lies in the portrayal of his motivation: the gap between social classes and the rulers leniency towards that was very well mentioned but almost not conveyed. Also, now that his plan is revealed the plot in ep 1 makes more sense and while it takes a more crude turn, ep 4-5 shows Algard tried to get his hands on the Dragon's magic stone and "taking Lanie off the hook" as a collateral. Even as an extremist he tried to lessen the impact in his actions for those (kind of) closer to him. Also, both Algard and Anysphia have a valid point in their ideals, those two are at fault at the same time for their behavior..and neither of them is the real problem of this story.
@@Skapo More than a villain he was a stern/crude antagonist (now that his whole plan and machinations are revealed, one can argue had Algard put his hand on the dragon's magic stone he was willing to spare Lanie's that brutal attack. After all, in Algard's own words, he esteems her even without Lanie's magic at work). What leaves the situation in a bad light, as you stated, is Lanie's way of forgiving: I can buy somehow she doesn't resent him (she was kind of in love with him and Algard seemed sincere when sharing his thoughs ans resolution wih Lanie even during the flashback despite the prince having to turn his heart into stone for what he considered a greater goal). BUT Lanie'e didn't have to put it so "lovey-dovey" nor state it clearly when a raw hand shake would have suffice in maintaining dignity while portraying the same "forgiving" intention.
@@blackstripes0812 As memory serves, Algard never wanted to be king but Anis gave up her right to the throne as her lack of magic means the nobles won't support her. Al loves Anis dearly and is angry that the nobles won't accept her. He's also annoyed that he's been pushed into taking this role as he feels Anis would be a much better ruler than he would be. So he decides to use the power of fascination that Vampires have to take control of the nobles and forcefully change the current system into one that he feels would be fairer, even though such a radical change might incite a civil war.
