We just can't make sense of these story beats. The narrative is so unpredictable. Subversive stuff. Really fun and hilarious. If two reactions per week aren't fast enough for you, head over to our Patreon for double the pace. We're on episode 9, and 10 will drop over the weekend: www.patreon.com/brothersyeo
An interesting thing about this episode is that people were wondering why he destroyed a whole part of the city and didn't understand why cuz the reason itself lies in the Japanese used by Zenon. What Zenon said when he used the word "Awakened" is Kaku-Sei-Sha with the written form of 覚醒者 but because Japanese has a lot of words that sound the same but are written differently and have different meanings, what Shadow heard was completely different from what Zenon meant, and it insulted Shadow to the core. What he heard was Kaku-Sei-Sha, with the written form of 核性者 which means "One who is Atomic". So basically, Shadow thought that the mf in front of him declared to be THE one who is atomic and decided to show Zenon who really is Atomic.
5:24 this has hidden meaning. You see, Cid learned all martial arts of his world, including fencing. He also learned Bushido of this world. And combined everything into his unique, beatiful and incredibly powerful sword style. But in this fight with Zenon he deliberately uses "Ordinary" technique. Only to show Alexia how good it can be if you train with it. Remember when he said to Alexia that he likes her sword style? It was not because he does, but because he admires her deducation as not a talented person to perfect her skills. Just like he, not being talented, perfected martial arts himself through sheer effort. So he took it personally, when Alexia said she doesnt like her style. Which means she doesnt appreciate the effort going into becoming stronger. And he inspired her to continue training with her ordinary style. And to become stronger herself. Simply because Cid doesnt value borrowed strength, so he spreads his teaching of "become stronger yourself. Dont rely on borrowed power" whenever he can
Beautifully put. We touch on this towards the end of the video, when Alexia is newly appreciating her own style after Cid went nuclear. A really nice touch for her character. -Brandon
"My man literally just generated a whole nuclear explosion... when did he learn to do that?!" - You know, I've read like the first 100 chapters of the webnovel for this anime. This was one of the moments where it looked far cooler then I imagined it in my head reading it xD. Some things were cut out of the anime (There are also some parts in the novel that just work better then it did in the anime). But I'm glad they did this part great justice. Great reaction!
The guy who directs this is using the "explain as we go" ticket. So they decided to use fast pacing in the first two episodes to cut to the action first and then dump lore from time to time as the anime progresses. So we will get the backstory of all the seven shades members and more explanation of Shadow's power later.
Yup that reaction was on point xD Also, as far as I know, you gentlemen are the only reactors I've seen that have put together that the monster Alpha vaporized was the daughter of the Count from earlier. Good stuff 👍
They were hint regarding how he get "I AM ATOMIC" is given little by little before episode 5: A) Through his cure (Experimentation) with Alpha when she was a blob he learn a lot about magic and 'possession' which is cause by a magic overload that mutate the body, he find the cure and would also develop the potential of this cure for himself and use it for his very own end. those who are cured of possession turn them into a magic powerhouse as seen with Alpha who oneshot the possessed Emilia. B) Episode 2 also shows the prototype of 'I AM ATOMIC' when he was fighting Grease. It is named (In the Manga and Gacha) as Magic Overdrive.
9:55 Damn, it is so good to hear you guys, who laugh at every little thing in seeming irreverence, speak out loud details and insights that 94% of reacters totally miss or get wrong. Like Milia being the monster, or Alexia's renewed perspective after witnessing a dark god of a man fight just like her, but with a nuclear reactor's power. Great reactions, my dudes. So glad ya'll are enjoying this magnificent, ridiculous, edgy as fuck anime.
Don't know if anyone else mentioned this and don't know if you guys have already figured this out but, when Cid went "Atomic", he actually put up a barrier so he was reducing the scale of the explosion and he only used a small percentage of his power....which still left a giant ass hole in the middle of the city. Think about that.
We just can't make sense of these story beats. The narrative is so unpredictable. Subversive stuff. Really fun and hilarious.
If two reactions per week aren't fast enough for you, head over to our Patreon for double the pace. We're on episode 9, and 10 will drop over the weekend:
www.patreon.com/brothersyeo
An interesting thing about this episode is that people were wondering why he destroyed a whole part of the city and didn't understand why cuz the reason itself lies in the Japanese used by Zenon.
What Zenon said when he used the word "Awakened" is Kaku-Sei-Sha with the written form of 覚醒者 but because Japanese has a lot of words that sound the same but are written differently and have different meanings, what Shadow heard was completely different from what Zenon meant, and it insulted Shadow to the core. What he heard was Kaku-Sei-Sha, with the written form of 核性者 which means "One who is Atomic". So basically, Shadow thought that the mf in front of him declared to be THE one who is atomic and decided to show Zenon who really is Atomic.
5:24 this has hidden meaning. You see, Cid learned all martial arts of his world, including fencing. He also learned Bushido of this world. And combined everything into his unique, beatiful and incredibly powerful sword style.
But in this fight with Zenon he deliberately uses "Ordinary" technique. Only to show Alexia how good it can be if you train with it. Remember when he said to Alexia that he likes her sword style? It was not because he does, but because he admires her deducation as not a talented person to perfect her skills. Just like he, not being talented, perfected martial arts himself through sheer effort.
So he took it personally, when Alexia said she doesnt like her style. Which means she doesnt appreciate the effort going into becoming stronger. And he inspired her to continue training with her ordinary style. And to become stronger herself.
Simply because Cid doesnt value borrowed strength, so he spreads his teaching of "become stronger yourself. Dont rely on borrowed power" whenever he can
Beautifully put. We touch on this towards the end of the video, when Alexia is newly appreciating her own style after Cid went nuclear. A really nice touch for her character.
-Brandon
the series actually gets better by every episode, you're in for a treat later on
We're on episode 10 tomorrow. Still going strong so far. Worried about Sherry as a baddie.
-Brandon
"My man literally just generated a whole nuclear explosion... when did he learn to do that?!" - You know, I've read like the first 100 chapters of the webnovel for this anime. This was one of the moments where it looked far cooler then I imagined it in my head reading it xD. Some things were cut out of the anime (There are also some parts in the novel that just work better then it did in the anime). But I'm glad they did this part great justice. Great reaction!
Thanks man! Didn't know there was a light novel. Kudos to the writer.
-Brandon
@@BrothersYeo the light novel is what the anime is following
@@remllames5727 Right! Very cool!
-Brandon
The guy who directs this is using the "explain as we go" ticket. So they decided to use fast pacing in the first two episodes to cut to the action first and then dump lore from time to time as the anime progresses. So we will get the backstory of all the seven shades members and more explanation of Shadow's power later.
Sounds epic!
-Brandon
Yup that reaction was on point xD
Also, as far as I know, you gentlemen are the only reactors I've seen that have put together that the monster Alpha vaporized was the daughter of the Count from earlier. Good stuff 👍
Oh so it IS her! Nice!
-Brandon
Ayyyy let’s go. We’re just better.
-Nathan
LIstening to the "I. Am. A T O M I C . " with headphones is a treat. That shit is seductively whispered right into your ear-holes.
They were hint regarding how he get "I AM ATOMIC" is given little by little before episode 5:
A) Through his cure (Experimentation) with Alpha when she was a blob he learn a lot about magic and 'possession' which is cause by a magic overload that mutate the body, he find the cure and would also develop the potential of this cure for himself and use it for his very own end. those who are cured of possession turn them into a magic powerhouse as seen with Alpha who oneshot the possessed Emilia.
B) Episode 2 also shows the prototype of 'I AM ATOMIC' when he was fighting Grease. It is named (In the Manga and Gacha) as Magic Overdrive.
Very helpful, thank you.
-Brandon
"He's him!" is one of the quotes ever.
9:55 Damn, it is so good to hear you guys, who laugh at every little thing in seeming irreverence, speak out loud details and insights that 94% of reacters totally miss or get wrong. Like Milia being the monster, or Alexia's renewed perspective after witnessing a dark god of a man fight just like her, but with a nuclear reactor's power. Great reactions, my dudes. So glad ya'll are enjoying this magnificent, ridiculous, edgy as fuck anime.
Yo, your words are so good. I can feel the hype! Love every moment you pointed out. I think this anime might be too 5head, even for us.
-Brandon
It IS true, we really do laugh in irreverence at every little thing! The show just wants us to laugh in that way heh
-Nathan
3:47 good catch. It's great to see how you guys enjoy the show, entertain us with the reaction and still pay attention to the details of the story.
In the light novel, Cid actually said "no way in hell" and flipped her off at the end. That would've been funnier to see animated, i believe.
Can't wait to see this reaction. Get hyped!
Thanks for watching!
-Brandon
Watching this scene made me feel like a child again with all the excitement I've felt lol
This whole series is like that. 🤣 Lots of fun.
-Brandon
It’s just COOL!
-Nathan
The I Am Atomic is so legendary it made this the most viewed video on your channel.
Epic isn't it?
-Brandon
@@BrothersYeo Totally, it's the first time I've replayed a scene several times in a row.
You KNOW Megumin [Approves]
🔥❤️🔥🧨❤️🔥🔥
I am.. _atomic_
*adds intense vocal effects*
-Brandon
This moment really lives up to the hype
-Nathan
He bought the fancy asmr mic
Very fancy!
-Brandon
Don't know if anyone else mentioned this and don't know if you guys have already figured this out but, when Cid went "Atomic", he actually put up a barrier so he was reducing the scale of the explosion and he only used a small percentage of his power....which still left a giant ass hole in the middle of the city. Think about that.
Totally forgot about that. But now that you mention it, I do remember! Very badass.
-Brandon
Cid's ASMR mic must have cost a lot just to give us that eargasm lol
Cid can certainly afford it!
-Brandon
ya Aplaha would know that poor girls pain, she was almost in the same boat so she knows it well.
Yes, and she has the perfect expression for it! Loved that part.
-Brandon
*Flashbacks to shadow doing live experimentation in her blob body for a month*
I am atomic 😳❤️
But only to me the soundtrack of Alpha remind me of Metal Gear Solid ?
Which track? Got a link?
-Brandon
@@BrothersYeoMinute 2:43
Which track from MGS are you thinking of?
-Brandon
@@BrothersYeo Nothing in particolar its just give me the impression that I will hear the game over song with someone who scream snaaake!!!
Y’all need some mic stands
Ha, maybe. We started out with them, but they were super annoying. Too much movement?
-Brandon
Wasn't a truck think of Hiroshima being nuked
definition of "cringe" and i love it
bro watch it with headphone
Bro, wish we could!
-Brandon
@@BrothersYeo wish you could as well. Audio is so much better 😢
This show is fun but the levels of cringe is of the charge.
Yes, but it's okay if it's intentional. 😂
-Brandon