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Clarste One Winged Egret Since: Jun, 2009 Relationship Status: Non-Canon
One Winged Egret
#76: Apr 13th 2013 at 11:30:34 AM

And now they've suddenly started speaking Japanese. They got used to it rather quickly. surprised

Translation Convention.

A rather mundane reaction to an earthquake, huh guys? surprised

If you live in earthquake country like Japan, minor earthquakes are completely unnotable. It's like talking about the weather. Of course, as a story it wouldn't be mentioned unless it's important.

edited 13th Apr '13 11:32:33 AM by Clarste

tvsgood from Steins Gate Since: Jan, 2010
#77: Apr 13th 2013 at 11:36:37 AM

[up]No, I do think they really are speaking Japanese now. Hell, Satan is now going by his muggle name, and he's calling Alsiel by his muggle name too.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFmGNqji4u0
moonmeh Taoist flying powers Since: Apr, 2010
Taoist flying powers
#78: Apr 13th 2013 at 11:38:10 AM

There was a bit of actual Translation Convention in the beginning at the police station but they were properly speaking the language when Maou got the job.

I consider it my duty to ensure that, should you be surprised by a bear in your library, you will have ample ammunition to beat it to death.
Clarste One Winged Egret Since: Jun, 2009 Relationship Status: Non-Canon
One Winged Egret
#79: Apr 13th 2013 at 11:42:40 AM

The comment occurred before events that were before the timeskip where they became fluent. Presumably it was referring to the exposition-speak about their situation on Earth. Where Translation Convention was in full effect.

...maybe not too important, but people not noticing when Translation Convention is used is a pet peeve of mine.

tvsgood from Steins Gate Since: Jan, 2010
#80: Apr 13th 2013 at 11:55:11 AM

[up]Oh, my mistake. I wasn't paying attention to the original post, so I though it was after the time skip.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFmGNqji4u0
Savoie Since: Mar, 2010
#81: Apr 14th 2013 at 1:44:20 AM

They did become fluent pretty damn quickly, so good for them.

moonmeh Taoist flying powers Since: Apr, 2010
Taoist flying powers
#82: Apr 14th 2013 at 1:51:12 AM

I guess they aren't the Hero and the Demonic Overlord for nothing

I consider it my duty to ensure that, should you be surprised by a bear in your library, you will have ample ammunition to beat it to death.
Kayeka (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#83: Apr 14th 2013 at 5:16:30 AM

Just watched both episodes. That's pretty darn interesting. Bit weird to see a Big Bad being so decidedly non-evil like that, though.

I mean, it makes sense for him not to be a total criminal. Criminals generally don't get much further than the backstreets or jail, so it makes sense that he's trying to gain influence in a more legit way.

But offering your umbrella to some random girl in the street, even without asking her to return it? That's full-on Neutral Good right there. I'm not saying I'd want him to be evil. I'd just like to see an explanation of this apparent 180 in character alignment.

Other than that, great show. Love the gags, love alsiel and I especially love Yusa. Tsundere is best dere!

Sackett Since: Jan, 2001
#84: Apr 14th 2013 at 5:52:39 AM

[up]wild mass guess His plan to conquer the world was simply the work of a Well-Intentioned Extremist who thought the Ends Justify The Means. When dealing with individuals he's a king generous person who loves to pet puppies.wild mass guess

edited 14th Apr '13 5:52:54 AM by Sackett

Kayeka (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#85: Apr 14th 2013 at 7:58:23 AM

Hmm, if I were to take a guess, it might be because he's no longer a demon. I mean, I don't know what demons are all about, but humans aren't inherently evil. If demons are evil by nature, then what would happen if such a person was no longer a demon?

Quite possibly what we are seeing now: same personality, same goals, same memories, but no longer a desire to reach said goals through hurting others. Maoh even seems to have grown a sense of compassion in the progress.

Well, that's my theory, at least. I wonder if we ever get a real explanation, or the writer just thought this would be more funny.

Arha Since: Jan, 2010
#86: Apr 14th 2013 at 8:00:56 AM

Alsiel doesn't seem to be acting terribly differently apart from the fact that he turned into a housewife. Neither has noted that the other is acting differently. Maybe this is just how they always were when they weren't waging war. You could think of their previous slaughter of humans and their current pleasant attitude as viewing them with complete disregard.

edited 14th Apr '13 8:01:29 AM by Arha

Thorn14 Gunpla is amazing! Since: Aug, 2010
Gunpla is amazing!
#87: Apr 14th 2013 at 8:04:39 AM

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I don't think it was that he wanted to hurt others so much that apparently he had little control about what his subordinates and army would do.

MyssaRei Since: Feb, 2010
#88: Apr 14th 2013 at 8:07:30 AM

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Maou admits later on to Emi that prior to their exile to Earth, he never really understood humans. Given their vastly massive lifespan — Maou is 300 years old, and Alsiel is 1500 years — the way demons perceive things, particularly time, is far different to how people like Emi perceives things.

Arha Since: Jan, 2010
#89: Apr 14th 2013 at 8:09:00 AM

^ I know, I've read up to chapter 7, but I don't want to cheat and give away the answers.

Ruise Nyanpasu~ from your subconscious Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: It's not my fault I'm not popular!
Nyanpasu~
#90: Apr 14th 2013 at 8:40:36 AM

[up][up] I doubt it's just the lifespan. Can't understand humans until you've actually been a human, I suppose. (How did you find out their ages by the way? Alsiel is so much older...)

Loves feel-good animation a whole lot.
MyssaRei Since: Feb, 2010
#91: Apr 14th 2013 at 8:46:32 AM

From the Light Novels, which included their freaking resumes:

Maou.

Alsiel.

Emi.

Chiho.

Take note of the listed licenses for both Maou and Alsiel. XD

edited 14th Apr '13 8:55:57 AM by MyssaRei

Arha Since: Jan, 2010
#92: Apr 14th 2013 at 8:51:40 AM

Emi is trying to pretend that she's older than she is?

Nice skills there, Maou. ...I wonder if he really turned in a resume like that?

MyssaRei Since: Feb, 2010
#93: Apr 14th 2013 at 8:53:53 AM

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Alsiel: Current - Unemployed. House husband. Oh lord. XD

Incidentally, note how Chiho's a 1st Dan in Kyudo. Hmmm. HMMM.

edited 14th Apr '13 8:55:02 AM by MyssaRei

Ruise Nyanpasu~ from your subconscious Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: It's not my fault I'm not popular!
Nyanpasu~
#94: Apr 14th 2013 at 8:55:50 AM

[up][up][up]So the fallen angel is a boy...I did not know that. Also Maou is his guardian? Ha! I guess that means the tiny apartment is about to get more crowded!

Does this make Alsiel a shotacon? Self-proclaimed house-husband to a guy 5x younger than him.

edited 14th Apr '13 8:56:13 AM by Ruise

Loves feel-good animation a whole lot.
Arha Since: Jan, 2010
#95: Apr 14th 2013 at 8:56:34 AM

Isn't that basically the lowest rank?

MyssaRei Since: Feb, 2010
#96: Apr 14th 2013 at 9:00:26 AM

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Likely casual too. But given how this is a series that plays off odd stuff for comedy, who knows...

fillerdude Since: Jul, 2010
#97: Apr 16th 2013 at 3:38:39 AM

Episode 2: Oh man I love Emi. The way she broke down when Maou kept her waiting outside... Brilliant.

moonmeh Taoist flying powers Since: Apr, 2010
Taoist flying powers
#99: Apr 17th 2013 at 8:51:58 PM

According to translations I don't see it mentioning the ED?

I consider it my duty to ensure that, should you be surprised by a bear in your library, you will have ample ammunition to beat it to death.
tvsgood from Steins Gate Since: Jan, 2010

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