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Well, it was all an act to bring in Azrael and Tsubaki, but yeah still... lol

By the way... any idea which arcade mode leads to which episode kind of? Like I know Bang's Arcade mode does lead to Episode 12 of Story Mode since Bang already mentions that he has met Relius and has heard the truth behind his Arch Enemy. I can't tell which arcade leads to which episode =w=;; This part in Episode 13 was funny because everyone except Celica was treating Ragna like trash and Tsubaki like hits Ragna after he badmouths her lol

Not just after that. One of the critical point where he does become calm and decides to stop relying on the Azure Grimoire was when he was fighting against Azrael. But Celica was one of the people alongside Kagura that supported Ragna to find his meaning in fighting and have more development within himself. Well his personality remains, but he pretty much stopped relying on the Blazblue. During the battle against Azrael, he like talks to himself within his mind about not relying on the Blazblue anymore and such. (PERSONA 4 style kind of)

O shit that's right. I totally forgot about him O.O;; Yeah, considering he is the guy who will become the next Mikado, I would say he might have a bigger role in the next game o.o

I can translate Episode 1~13 (Waiting for Episode 14~18 videos to be released on the Korean website where I found recordings of the story mode) when I get time. I just did Episode 8 first because Ragna going Anger management and then getting totally owned by Kagura then getting arrested was hilarious 8D Episode 9 was funny too because of Ragna being in Jail XD I think some parts of the story mode were translated on this thread wasn't it?

Of course he won't be ordered around. I am sure Izanami will just let Azrael run wild by letting him fight the strong people (the protagonists). And well according to a lot of reviewers and speculators, they are agreeing that in the worst case, Ragna might be a semi-boss or something in the next game. But because there are tons of people that have become his allies and friends, that they won't just leave him be. People are saying Celica might sacrifice herself or something for Ragna in the next game, mostly due to the fact she is 1. a fake/copy 2. Her lifespan is low 3. She loves Ragna 4. She has elements that can suppress seithr (although a canceller has been made for Ragna before) But taking into account the story about the Girl = Monster and the "Eiyuu (hero)", some also think that the Hero was actually Ragna before his character development, where he just destroyed and destroyed and that the monster = Nu, where Ragna just destroyed her instead of saving her, which brought the End and made the Time Loop go back to the beginning. But the Ragna after character development became a Yuusha (OR is in the progress to be somewhat still), who then tries/will try to save the monster/girl = Nu. I am sure there will be more dialogue about Bullet and Tager in the next game (since not much has come out about them in CP), and they may fight together against Azrael (I mean they never got their revenge against him much). Some also think Saya's soul kind of split into two, where one side remains in the current Izanami's vessel and the other being in Noel. Mostly because of how Noel acted in CP about Ragna really, and the factor where in Episode 13, Izanami said Hazama "broke" the vessel in the past, which might be part of the reason why Nu and Noel had fragments of Saya's memories in the past, except they weren't equally divided that a huge broken part went into Noel. It's a speculation, but the fact that Noel had pretty much acted 98% in accuracy in terms of personality equal to Saya and that her memories about Ragna (including the lost memory that Nu explained about) is a factor to take in if considering Noel's real true identity, where it is speculated she isn't just a Saya's clone but might be part of Saya herself who escaped the vessel somewhat. I know it's not defined properly yet, but there was also the factor that Izanami/Saya had called Noel trash/garbage back in CS is another factor to take in.

Anyone feel Izanami will hire Azrael into her side in the next game? Looking by his nature I would say it is highly possible lol

I am sure Fate/Zero had more budget and better studio (well it's ufotable duh) if compared to Blazblue. And the fight scenes are fine, but... they weren't done too well if maybe compared to Episode 1~3.

=====Chronophantasma Episode 8 Translation===== Ragna: ... Um... Ah? Taokaka: NOM NOM... NOM NOM NOM... Hm~? Good guy, why are you just sitting there doing nothing? Ragna: Huh? It's nothing. Come on, eat. Taokaka: I am already eating~~ Ragna: Is... that so. Ragna: Shit... what's wrong with me... My body feels heavy. Is it because of the injury I got from that Phantom...? Ragna: ... My injuries are healed and my bones all seem to be connected too... Ragna: Urgh... What was that... Ragna: GUAAAAAAAH!! Taokaka: NYAN NYAN YAN!! What's wrong Good guy?! You are covered in blood!! Bullet: O... Oi? You alright? Ragna: Don't touch me!! Urgh... you... you said your name is Bullet right? Bullet: !? You... how do you know my name? Hm? Are you... Ragna the Bloodedge?! Ragna: (.....Why? How do I know her? Why? How?) Ragna: Tch... Fuck off! Bullet: Ah, Oi wait up! Ragna: I told you not to touch me! Taokaka: Ah, Wait Good guy!! You are totally worn out!!! Ragna: Don't approach me either! Ragna: Shit... Just what's happening...? Urgh.!! Ragna: ARRRRGH!! Ragna: This is bad... Just... what kind of attack is this... This feels like an injury from being cut... Shit.. I can't tell.... Rachel: Magic attacks will injure your soul too. In your case, your Azure Grimoire will remember that injury. Even bypassing dimensional influence. Rachel: It's the same as when you get injured by an Arc Enemy (Nox Nyctores). You remember right? Ragna: From Nirvana... and from that Mask guy... right? Rachel: Remember what Jubei had told you. Ragna: [Don't think the Azure Grimoire is my own power.]... Right? Rachel: Remember those words in your heart more. Rachel: If the [Azure Grimoire] continues to corrode you more, you will become affected by injuries from other timelines. Becareful. Ragna:... This injury is from... when I got injured by the [Murakumo Unit] Nu... Ragna: Restriction 666 released, Dimensional Interference Field Deployed! Now Engaging The Idea Engine! BlazBlue... Ragna: What the? What is this memory... Dimensional Interference...? This is bad... I can't think straight... Ragna: ..... Ragna: Hm...? Where is this...? My head feels comfy... Sister: Ragna... Ragna, are you okay? Ragna: Ah, right, I caught a cold while taking care of Saya who also had a cold... Sister: Oh you... Ragna: Who...? Ah, it's you Sister. Sorry for being bothersome. Sister: You are always concerned about others. Be concerned about yourself more. Ragna: ... I can't be helped. Saya is in that state. Jin is a crybaby. If me who is the older brother don't stand up for them... That's what you told me too, Sister. Sister: ...That's right... That's right isn't it Ragna? Ragna: What? Sister: No matter what, please protect Saya and Jin. Sister: No matter when... Promise me. Ragna: Even if you don't tell me, I know. Well, I will promise you. Sister: You always keep your promises. Ragna: Sister... Sister: What is it Ragna? Ragna: No, it's nothing. Ragna: (Sister's hand... It's warm.) Ragna: Hm... It's warm...? What? Celica: Ah, you are awake. I am glad. Ragna: ...Where is this? Eh... Huh? Celica: Are you hurt somewhere? Do you not feeling well? Ragna: No... Not really... But who are you? Celica: Sorry, don't move. Ragna: This is bad... it feels really comfortable... Ragna: Now that I think about it...I guess I fell unconcious... Hm? What is this feeling...!? Ragna: Is it magic!? Celica: Kyaa! You surprised me. You shouldn't get up so suddenly. Ragna: Who are you?! Celica: I guess you are fine in this state. I am glad. Ragna: I asked you who you are. Celica: I guess you really don't know who I am... I am Celica A. Mercury. Call me Celica. Ragna: Celica?.. You... that magic... Taokaka: Ohhhhh!!! You are awake Good guy! I am glad!! Ragna: Tao? Why are you here too? Taokaka: Hmm~ Good Guy was bleeding a lot and walking while shaking, so Tao went after you, then the Restaurant owner told me to pay up, so I beat him up first, then when I came here. Taokaka: Then I saw Good Guy was unconscious and Tao panicked. Then this Ahoge person approached me, so I brought her to where Good Guy is! Ragna: I understand what you just said, but didn't you just tell me something really bad? (He means the fact Ragna and Taokaka pretty much ran off without paying) Celica: Hehehe~ Mm! Ragna is same as always. Ragna: As always? You said you are Celica right? How do you know my name? And that was... magic wasn't it? Are you part of NOL? Celica: Ah, that is... Hmmm.. well that's... How should I say it... Uh... do you need an explanation? Ragna: Of course!!... Argh. Celica: Ah, don't push yourself. Taokaka: Tao will go find something Good Guy can eat so he can be healthy! Pa-Pyuu-Un-Nyan~~~!! Ragna: Ah, wait Tao! Tch. Celica: Kaka clan's young ones are all cheerful. Taokaka-chan seems to be a good child too. She was really worried about you Ragna. Ragna: Shut up. Don't call my name so easily. Celica: Then do you want me to call you Ragna-san? Ragna: Don't. It feels weird. I get goosebumps when I get -san with my name. Celica: Just as expected from Ragna. Ragna: Shit... she sure is getting me involved... Ah, Ah... Ah.. Ah. Celica: Ah, be careful! Ragna: Don't touch m...!! Ragna: What the? My right arm won't move... And my right eye is blind... Celica: Are you ok Ragna? Are you still hurt somewhere? Ragna: I told you not to touch me!! Celica: Kyaa Ragna: Urgh... I will thank you for healing me. But don't involve yourself with me! Don't approach me again! Alright?! Celica: Ragna... Ragna: !?... Ok? You understand right? Ragna: Shit... what's up with her... Ragna: ... Ragna: Forget it... I have to find Noel first. Celica: Sure feels lonely. Tager: Celica! Celica: Hm? Ah Tager-san. Tager: So you were here. Sheesh... I was entrusted to take care of you from Kokonoe. It will be troublesome if you move around alone too much. I am sorry but please take note of that. Celica: Ah... Sorry Tager-san. Tager: Hm? You don't look so good. Did something happen? Celica: Eh? No it's nothing. I guess I got tired from walking. Since this town is very big. Tager: Is that so... My censor didn't sense anything, but even if this place is safe, please be careful. Celica: Ok. But I am fine. Don't worry. Yep. Alright! Let's get going! Tager: ... Are you really fine? Taokaka: Good Guy~! Good Guy~! I went and bought a [Kazamotsu Special Super Spicy Tacos Ultra Mix Hot Bun]! (Sorry... I don't really get how to spell this food's name properly LOL) Taokaka: It seems if you eat this, you will go to paradise straight away~~! Cheer up after eating this!! Taokaka: ... Nyan Nyan? Big Guy. What are you doing here? Tager: T... Tao? You were here in Ikaruga too? Taokaka: Nyan Nyan, That's right Nyan. But more importantly, Good Guy is not here. What a waste. I will just eat this my self Nyan!!... I won't give this to you Nyan. Celica: It's fine. Eat up. Relius: This is...? Hm, just what happened here? Relius: ...It's me. Litchi: Dr. Relius? For you to call first, that's rare. What's wrong? Relius: Check Ikaruga's Seithr density immediately. Litchi: Alright. What's the location? Relius: It's the 7th district of Kazamotsu. Litchi: Hold on... Huh? This is strange... Wait a bit longer please. Litchi: This is truly weird. The area within the 7th district of Kazamotsu has 15% less density compared to other locations. Relius: Look up the data starting from 3 days ago. Litchi: Eh? The data from 3 days ago is just fine. But... the 6th district of Yabikou has... Lies... There is 30% less density there. At this level, it would be on a level where it can affect everyday life. Relius: Check Yabikou's Density transition. Hourly if possible. Litchi: Wait a bit. Eh...? I am looking at it 5 minutes interval, but the density has been increasing since 8 hours ago... What is this? Relius: Is that so... Send me that data. Relius: How fast. Relius: Hm... There are traces of the density being compromised. It seems to be supporting the lost seithr. Relius: Lost Seithr... Negation of Seithr... Is it the Kushinada's Lynchpin? It seems to be worth investigating.... Fluid. Arakune: Uh.... Ah... Me Relius... Did you... call me? Relius: Hmph. For me to be afraid of Shuichiro's wraith. How funny. Now then. Carl: To meet you at a place like this... Carl: Looks like Big Sis is directing me to defeat you father! Relius: It's you. I am very busy right now. If you have any business with me, do it later. Carl: Sorry, but I don't care about your situation father. I heard that Litchi-san had gone into the NOL. Carl: For you to even involve Litchi-san. Give her back to me father! Relius: Give her back? You are saying something weird. Since when did she become yours? Relius: And she had joined the NOL on her own will. I am not involved. Relius: But she seems to be very good as an assistant. As expected of Kokonoe's student huh. Carl: You... Relius: Don't make me repeat myself. Relius: There is no value in it. If you have time to involve yourself with others, find the truth within yourself.. Hm? This is... Relius: Carl... What is that flow of that soul. Carl: What do you mean? Relius: This is... Is that so. You are seeing Ada within Litchi. Foolish. Carl, why are you doing something that is decreasing your own soul's value? Carl: Foolish? Relius: You are Foolish. Dependance will not bring out anything. Souls must be always self-dependent. You won't get any value of your soul without doing that. Carl: Self-dependent? Don't joke with me! You are also going around with Mother!! Relius: Ignis is also self-dependent. Looks like you can't really understand anything. Relius: Self dependence and strong soul's pull. It's similar to gravitation. When souls are pulled together, it becomes a stronger soul. Relius: That strong soul will pull in more stronger souls and in the end it will become a single soul. Relius: That is the technique to reach the origin of the Azure. Carl: I don't care about anything like that! Don't push your values onto me! Relius: So you don't care, huh. It seems you are still very young. But you still have a future. Since you are my child. You will understand one day. Carl: Shut up Shut up Shut up! You used mother and Big Sis for a stupid reason like that!!! Don't tell me Litchi-san will be also... What are you going to do to her, father?!! Relius: Even if you ask me what I shall do with her, I already had agreed to her request. I am sure Hazama will use her more in the future. But her existence seems to be giving you a negative influence. Carl: Father... if you do anything to Litchi-san... Relius: If something happen to her, what? That's a very good hatred. Is that so. I guess breaking that too is another way. Carl: You bastard!!! ------------------------------Carl vs Relius---------------------------------- Carl: Urgh... Not yet! Relius: What's wrong Carl? Compared to before, you seem to be terrible. Carl: Shut up! Big Sis, I beg you, please don't give up! Relius: You are right now fighting for something else. How annoying. Really annoying. Carl: Just what's wrong with that?! Litchi-san and Bang helped me remember something important! Relius: Something important? Carl: At that time... I could not protect Big Sis. But this time... this time I will!! Relius: Foolish. I told you. You must be truly self dependent to reach the truth. In front of something worthless as humans, the world you walk now doesn't exist. Carl: I am me! I don't need to match up with your own values Father! Relius: Looks like you truly don't understand anything... If you were close to the truth, you would have already gotten a technique... Relius: It can't be helped. Carl, I will remake Ada again. Carl: Eh...? Just what did you just say..? Relius: Did you not hear me? I will remake Ada again. Carl: Remake Big Sis? Just what are you saying? Relius: I can always make vessels. Rest is up to you. Carl. Carl: That... that kind of... I can't believe that! Relius: I have never lied to you ever once. You should know that. Carl: Big Sis can be saved? Big sis can be... Nirvana: ..... Relius: Do as you like. I am very busy right now. Even if I were to remake her, it would be more later on. If you make your decision, come to me. Relius: At that time, I will teach you personally. Carl: It's true that father has never lied to me ever once... But.. but... just what should I... Nirvana:...... Ragna: What a huge rain. Ragna: My right eye is no longer blind. My right arm can move now. Tch. So it really was because of that girl... Celica: (Hehehe, yep. You are always the same Ragna) Ragna: She was called Celica, right? Celica: (Then should I call you Ragna-san?) Ragna: (Don't. It feels weird. I get goosebumps when -san is added to my name) Celica: (Hehe~ It really is Ragna) Ragna: SHIT!! Ragna: Stop! Stop! I am going to stop thinking!! First comes Noel! Noel!! Ragna: ... But what do I do after I find Noel? Just where is Kushinada's Lynchpin? Ragna: Even if I find it and obtain it, What do I do? First above, just how does that Kushinada's Lynchpin look like? Ragna: I don't know its size or looks. I don't know how to use it... What do I do? Ragna: Damn it! It's pissing me off! Man A: Huh!? What are you doing stupid?! Ragna: Huh? what do you want? You wanna fight punk? Man A: What? Come behind that alley! Ragna: At the back? Don't joke with me! Come at me now you bastard!! I am feeling freaking pissed off right now. Don't blame me even if I beat you up to death... Man A: Hmm. Eh.. Sorry... I said it too harshly. Forgive me ok? Ragna: Huh? You scared? Even if you apologize now, it's too late. Man A: AHHH!! Ragna: What...? He disappeared? Rachel: Taking out your anger on a stranger? You sure are embarrassing yourself. You are the worst. Worse than trash. Nago: How cruel~ Picking on a weakling. How embarrassing. Gii: How embarrassing. You are looking totally ugly. Ragna: Rabbit... don't do anything stupid. Rachel: If you really thought your worries would be solved by hitting that man, then you truly are the worst trash. How disappointing. Ragna: Disappointing? I don't remember getting expectations from you. Fuck off! Rachel: Don't talk to me. It feels like my ears will rot. Nago: He really is the worst kid. Gii: A kid! A kid! Ragna: Wait... Wait a minute Rachel... Ragna: SHIT! Why am I so pissed off? Carl: I... what should I do? Big Sis, what do you think I should do? Nirvana: ........ Carl: I.... Amane: Ohhhh! I have found you at last~~~~~!! Carl: Ahhh!! W... Who are you?! Amane: Oh my apologies. No it's just that I was truly touched! It was just beyond my imagination. I am truly sorry. You are Carl Clover-kun right? Carl: That's me, but who are you? Amane: My name is Amane Nishiki! Nice to meet you, Carl Clover-kun!! Carl: I am sorry. I don't feel like talking with anyone right now... so I will excuse myself. Amane: H... Hold on a bit Carl-kun! Just give me 2 seconds! Please listen to me. Carl: It's 2 seconds. Then I shall... Amane: Time time! Sorry! I meant 10 seconds! Extend to 10 seconds! Please! Please!~ Carl: You are starting to annoying me!! Enough please!! Sigh... fine. I shall give you 10 seconds. Amane: Hm... Carl-kun. Become mine!! Carl: Huh!? Ragna: SHIT! Why am I so pissed off?! Noel: R... Ragna-san? Ragna: What!? Noel? Noel: You are in Ikaruga too, Ragna-san? But you sure are wet. You might catch a cold! Let's get a cover for now, ok? Noel: Your body is cold too... Ohh... Is there any towel? Ragna: I found you... I was looking for you everywhere! Noel I have favor to ask you. Come with me. Noel: Wait, Ragna-san! It hurts! Don't pull me please! Ragna: Just come with me!! Noel: Ragna-san it hurts! Please let me go! Ragna: I am telling you it's fine so come with me! Ragna: Argh! Kagura: Oi Oi what's going on here? Aren't you being too rough bro? Don't you know how to handle women? Kagura: Anyways, don't touch my woman. Noel: K... Kagura-san!! What do you mean by "my woman"? Kagura: I was looking for you Noel-chan. Just where are you going around? Don't make me worry. Ragna: Who are you... Don't get in my way! Kagura: Oi Oi, good words! It looks as if you are the one who will be defeated and I am the protagonist. Then I shall promise you bro. I will fix your attitude. Ragna: You... you know about me? Don't regret yourself after. Kagura: Oh~ I was waiting for those words! I will regret myself or whatever, so come at me. Ragna the Bloodedge. Ragna: Bastard!! I will make you regret it! ------------------------------Ragna vs Kagura----------------------------------- Ragna: Arrgh..!! Kagura: What's wrong Ragna the Bloodedge. I can't regret with something like this. Is your Grim Reaper name just for show? Ragna: Don't get so cocky you...! Kagura: I won't get cocky on you. You are dirty. Ragna: Then I will really make you regret it... Restriction 666 released, Dimensional Interference Field Deployed... Ragna: ...what!? My right arm won't move!? Celica: Ragna... Ragna: You!!!! Kagura: Oi, pay attention. Ragna: Urgh... (Ragna loses conciousness) Kagura: I was having high expectations after hearing stories about him, but he was just a brat. Rachel: Sigh... how stupid. That man. Don't you think too? Amane: Is that so? I think it's a fun stage. Rachel: Oya? Then you are enjoying this kind of play? You sure have a broad taste. Amane: No matter what, the sight of people dancing is always beautiful. That black one has a lot of beauty. Don't you think you have a really low tastes? Rachel: It's nothing like that. I am always generous. Amane: Well, ok. But it's not something I should really say, but don't you think you have gotten too involved? Amane: You might get it strike back at oyu. Rachel: I shall heed your words. But this is my way of doing things. You don't have to worry about it. Amane: I am not worried about you... But as I have said, my wish is to keeping up the play. As long as that goes on, I will always dance. Rachel: .... Amane: I have no time for this! I lost the sight of Carl-kun, when I was in the middle of chasing him. Rachel: You... You were still chasing him? Amane: I don't know when to give up. Then see ya, Rachel-san. Episode 8 END

You mean killing Terumi? o3o

I don't think Azrael ever appeared again after he was captured after the fight between Kagura and Azrael was he?

No. Badass stuff DID happen in the story mode. It focused on Noel's evolution, accepting Mu-12 as herself. Ragna got more character development compared to CT and CS. Also, one of the factors that helped Ragna move onto a new stage was Celica.

No matter how much I look at it, Celica is like the total heroine of CP lol

Just to reconfirm, Amane is also another "bystander" like Rachel and also has some sort of power that relates to time right? (well his Astral Finish pretty much is self explanatory for that... but) And I read that he is going to succeed Rachel's role since she had to use Tsukuyomi Unit to protect Amaterasu, where she lost her position as a Bystander.

Ragna in Episode 8 after his Blazblue, eye and right arm are sealed is so crazy. ANGER MANAGEMENT XD

http://blazblue.wikia.com/wiki/BlazBlue:_Alter_Memory Hot spring episode was crap. However Spectacles of Eros is like the most funniest gag route ever in Blazblue to me (well the next thing I love is the Ghost Ragna route lol)

Yes. Episode 1 of Chronophantasma showed that Tao was able to sense Izanami (except her explanation about the feeling when she sensed Izanami did not make any sense lol)

I really wish the Mote-megane/Spectacles of Eros appears in the anime, but from the titles of the future anime episodes, I highly doubt it unless the anime staff is going to release a blu-ray special.

I don't know, I mean when Noel transforms into Mu-12, Izanami said "Ohh~ God slayer Kusanagi eh? Then I should become serious as well...", and I thought Izanami was Goddess of Death in the first place. Also to add to that, it seems Celica can also affect Izanami negatively as well?

So am I correct that Izayoi and Mu-12 might be the only ones who can actually kill Izanami due to their ability's nature or is that false?

I wonder what would happen if Remix Heart got animated lol

Few things I kind of predict for the next episode: 1. Tartar might come out (MAYBE). I wish, but I think it might be a possible since it's Lambda episode :p 2. Carl might appear and attack Ragna and Lambda might fight against Carl and Nirvana (Like the CS Lambda story route) and go out of control. 3. Lambda has more interaction with Ragna OwO Well the fights are long as it is I think somewhat. Sorry, but compared to most other fighting anime, this anime is somewhat lacking, and I blame the budget and the studio might be at fault too.

Seriously whenever I look at the battle scenes, it's as if a different studio is working on this anime...

Fact is though, they seems to have met 3 times, yet the 3rd time is the only time where Nu says she actually obtained a body that can feel, talk and hear and such.

Nu wasn't the main reason or most of the reason why he hates Murakumo units though.