Oddly enough it’s always the the weirdos that get famous, Patton was a weirdo who believed in reincarnation.
I find it morbidly funny that Ellet is blonde haired and blue-eyed as that makes her Grade “A” Jerry and it’s up to Alicia to try and thwart what General Sherman would call a spy, though in this age of poncy politeness we call them journalists. I am pretty certain they changed Aisha’s VA as she doesn’t sound 12 years old but at least it seems they allocated a bit more budget to the rest of the gang even if Marina looks the best out of the bunch beating out Edy who actually tried to get all gussied up until Homer told her that Ellet was only doing radio. I think that in many ways Alicia is Kana as she is blowing things way out of proportion with facial expressions that do at times almost reach the same levels as the black bible faces in Minami-ke. In the end it seems that militia being militia that every one wants to have their own 10 minutes of fame and completely disregard Ellet’s efforts to keep on topic in regards to Welkin. Alicia knows full well how underneath it all, Welkin is a weirdo with an animal fetish. Many funny faces were made as Alicia tried to stop Ellet though such a mighty effort was rather unnecessary. I do like how Welkin asked for a big old pile of pork and some real food, as rations generally suck compared to real food. Sadly the pricks from Faldio’s squad were a bunch of pricks who would bite the hand that feeds them. In the end the so called men of 1st Squad get trounced by the girls of 7th squad who basically routed them once Jann showed them the joys of men. Oddly enough Marina hugging Hans is feasible, but more importantly I also found Marina adorable throughout. She is as adorable as she is lethal. Next time Faldio’s boy friend starts acting weird and Jaeger starts messing around with 40 year old women in front of Gregor. Even if the tactical stuff is pretty much dead for the most part I sort of like the military mishap thing they got going it reminds me of the old movie Stripes, sure the odds of meeting a good looking female MP are pretty much nonexistent but the idea of it is still amusing.
Calawain’s Commentary
I agree with her hostilities to the fifth column.
It was not lost on me that Alicia was making several of those Bible Black faces that Kana made in the first season of Minami-ke (something that Crusader touches on above as well). For those of you not aware, Kana and Alicia have the same seiyuu. I’ve said before that her facial expressions carry the show, but I didn’t know they were going to carry an entire episode. We saw “oh shit,” “WTF!,” a shit eating grin, “I’m in despair!,” frustration, dere dere… and that was all in the first 5 minutes. Alicia has managed to force her way into contention for one of the top waifus of the spring season. I’m not sure she can quite reach the level of Hinagiku or Mio, but she’s getting damn close.
“That’s the kind of person nii-san is” *blush*. Isara is trying really hard to get up there in the rankings too. I’m really having fun with the characters in this series, they have been able to display a wide range of endearing character traits, from singing to being flamboyant (watching him with a rage face getting ready to kick some clowns’ ass while wearing lipstick was hilarious). I could do without the wanna-be model airheads, but they don’t get much screentime thankfully.
The truth is, I’m seriously considering dropping the 400 bones to pick up a PS3 to play this game. I already planned to get one in the fall, but I think I’m moving up the timetable here. From what I hear the game is even better than the anime, which is already pretty hot, and add that to the actual gameplay (I’m a big fan of Tactical/SRPGs) for a complete package of Bar Exam review distraction for the summer.
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He’s a homo homo side character?
I’d keep him away from Hans if I was you…
Not as bad as Damon’s at least…
Why so SERIOUS?
I see your morale is low.
Wait you forgot the rest of your squad consisted of idiots?
I take it that Largo is a poor hunter.
A true musician doesn’t ask they just force people to LISTEN TO MY SONG.
The rap duo Vegetable Bar will not tolerate criticism.
So she can make a face like Haruka’s…
Some secret Jann…
At least some one remebered that loose lips might sink ships…
So I guess these two mistook Ellet for a VJ from MTV.
Better late than never?
Ellet did not have a Fujioka to toss at Alicia.
Dang Alicia missed the boob grab.
It’s dead Jim.
Alicia has heard of Jerry cans…she just never expected to find a Jerry in a can.
Dearest Alicia please tip the drum and roll it down a hill, Ellet and all…
Woah there Welkin it’s a little early for that.
Alicia refuses to hold Welkin’s droppings.
This is bad why?
Time to become a woman then.
I need some one to marry Alicia..any volunteers?
Alicia’s thought of the day: Lame pick up line is lame.
I take it someone is actually eating poop.
I wonder what she was thinking…
Guess who gets to clean this latrine…
Someone looks pissed off today…
Yes where is that delicious Ham?
The only thing missing is the beer.
Valkyria Chronicles = Kana Goes to War
Look buddy just because your patch has a one don’t make you the best…
Okay Susie now isn’t the time to think about pacifism…
To Homer pain is fresh bread, and he wants some mo’
Who says Gays make bad soldiers…
:3
She kicks high…
Oddly enough Salinas started out as an enemy of women…
You’re making it worse…
That’s why your are the Sergeant and she is the Corporal…
Ellet is talking tommyrot.
Talk about low standards…
I like it when subbers have a bit of fun.
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Jann was just hilarious, I think we now know who GARby’s ancestor is now, Rosie is starting to grow on me a bit, shame no one was prepared to LISTEN TO HER SONG.
i agree, marina was adorable but my fanboy obsession has to go to Edy, a woman who knows how to use a gun, isn’t afraid to get her hands dirty but can still pamper herself up if need be, i think i’m in love, and she finally spoke!
please tell me you’re gonna put up a tallyboard like you did for gundam 00.
“Look buddy just because your patch has a one don’t make you the best…”
Yeah, you’re the best when your CO leads an assault while playing the bagpipes…
Also LOL’d at Alicia’s expressions, so this is the legendary BOSSU… (more MGS jokes to follow, as some of the cast were in there too…)
Yay for Edy and Marina!!!
Hans needs far more screen time.
That is all.
LOL, although this episode was lacking in the action dept. it made up for it in comedy. Also if Alicia=Kana then wheres Haruka-neesama, or even Mako-cakes. On a different note it sure a Bit%# taking down a gay person eh, on the one hand you want them gone, on the other hand you have to touch them, and the second you touch them they’ve won.
Anywho looking forward to more Valkyria blogs in the future chow.
Agreed, Alicia is definitely top waifu material.
If you look at VC as one big commercial for the PS3, I have to think it’s going to be a pretty good success. I went from thinking I was definitely going to get an xbox 360 to having the PS3 jump that. It’s not necessarily just because of this one game, but it definitely plays into my reasoning.
“I need some one to marry Alicia..any volunteers?”
*raises hand*
Alicia is definitely the one running the show. It’s funny how she handed Hans over to Marina though. Maybe Hans pooped on Alicia while she was holding him?
I LOLed at this episode. Lots of fun…
Especially with Jann and Marina. I do wonder if she ate Hans at all. XP
Looks like Jaegar’s gonna be a ladies’ man, better than Salinas at least.
PS – Aisha’s seiyu, when I searched her up, do suggest that she’s an AV star. Though I could be wrong.
PPS – I don’t mind playing the role of Alicia’s husband too while I’m at it.
You guys can keep Alicia-BOSSU, I’ll get by with Edy…
Also next episode preview indicates that when you sound like Snake, women (and some men) will agree to anything…
The door to the bathroom has the doorknob on the wrong side.
yeah.. that annoyed me for some reason.
@blind_dead_mcjones
I would but they aren’t going out of their way to show confirmed kills, besides this is no FPS this is a team effort.
I trust you had fun with Edy’s DLC then, if the charming Queen of Snipers was not able to make thine heart waver.
@Kherubim
Don’t forget the claymore!
Alicia is very expressive.
@Mr. Panda
As long as he is chaperoned.
@TorontoSyrup
Indeed fighting Jann is a no win situation…even for Kirk.
@RP
Why not both eh?
@Keio
Thank you for stepping up.
@TJ
Apparently in Edy’s DLC Marina likes to chase cute animals…
@Ominae
We all know what was Salinas’ first love…also Jaeger is aiming pretty low if you ask me.
@anonymii
Like any government building it was built by the lowest bidder.
In contrast to Alicia, Welkin seems to have one favorite expression — utterly clueless.
@Crusader
$$$$$$
In due time… In due time… =P
Hey hey, Crusader-sensei what is this “Joy of men” Jann was talking about? and how do you teach it?
@ crusader
if the law of the land permitted it i would opt to have both edy and marina