#inspector wizer

[channelsurfer02]

I just came up with an interesting idea for a slayers fanfic. You know the mirror versions of Lina and Naga from Slayers Special? Well, what if Amelia met mirror Naga and mistook her for the actual Naga, since she probably sees her older sister through roses tinted lenses (granted, she views just about everything through rose tinted lenses, but I digress). Given mirror Naga’s general niceness and meekness, I couldn’t see her trying to replace the original Naga, but I could see Amelia dragging her along on an adventure, with mirror Naga not having the heart to correct her. Plus I could probably have the actual Naga in there for some joke where Amelia initially believes that the original Naga is the duplicate. Heck, I could probably have a side plot with Naga where she, out of narcissism and jealousy, assumes that Mirror Naga is trying to replace her. As for what I could do with mirror Lina, maybe I could have her deal with inspector Wizer who mistakes her for being the actual Lina Inverse and thus tries to arrest her for the crime of being Lina Inverse. However, this time Wizer has learned from his mistakes. See, it’s a waste of time and resources to try and capture and punish Lina through official traditional means, so Wizer decides to bring the one being in all of reality that Lina fears: Luna Inverse. Not sure how that would pan out. Fellow Slayers fans, what’s the closest we can get for a canon characterization for Luna Inverse?

[channelsurfer02]

Honestly, I was disappointed that Lina wasn’t dragged to court for the crime of being Lina Inverse, because, frankly, it would be absolutely hilarious to see how Lina’s friends would try and fail to mount a credible defense. All of them did kind of agree with Wizer that being Lina is a serious crime. I mean, this whole business was a long time coming with how much property damage Lina has caused. Plus, imagine all the callbacks they could make by bringing in characters from previous series as witnesses. Hell, we could even get a Luna Inverse cameo at the trial just to make Lina’s experience suck all that more! Maybe the first half could serve as a parody of recap episodes, where the various witnesses recount the events of the series but either biased by their understandable grudge against Lina or filtered through their … eccentric view of things. Actually, this kinda makes me wanna write a fanfic about this.

slayers revolution was so right for saying "you know what this show needs? an inspector zenigata."

[curestardust]

if you want: Slayers with more modern art but a clusterfuck of a story and characters

S01 (x) | S02 (x) | S03 (x) | M01 (x) | M02 (x) | M03 (x) | M04 (x)

“Slayers Revolution” was made 10 years after the 3rd season ended. I was hoping that this was going to be able to stand on its own legs but oh boy.

Revolution has the feeling of being created by someone who read the character sheets of the main characters, underlined one trait that was going to be their entire personality this season and decided to let the entire thing be carried on by nostalgia and filler. This is insanely obvious just from the 1st episode. Gourry seemingly lost half his IQ as he can’t even remember Zelgadis and Amelia’s names when he sees them (?????) and he also continues to be there to make stupid comments until near the end of the season when he suddenly remembers that he is actually one of the most powerful swordsmen in the world. Zelgadis, who basically gave up on finding the way of reversing his chimera state with the Claire Bible in Season 02 because there were more serious things going on now goes completely berserk trying to catch one of the new characters just by Lina saying that he MIGHT know how to do it. Honestly, that scene was so out of character I almost closed the video cause I got a headache. And Amelia is basically the only sane character in the main cast which is hilarious considering that she was always one of the weirdest. Lina is mostly herself but her maniac tendencies seem to have been scaled up by a few points.

The nostalgia factor is also annoying. They bring back and mention characters from the older seasons for no reason (like, some of them literally have no reason to be there and don’t even do anything). I like the kind of subtle callbacks, like when [spoiler] fires the cannons he calls them “Jillas cannons” which was a really fun integration of the events of the old series and subtle! SUBTLE!

But let us not rest as the new characters are ALSO horrible and annoying. There’s some flying bunny animal named Pokota that has the same personality and power level as Lina... until he suddenly becomes a crybaby and forgets that he can do magic or something idk, his character did such a sudden 180 I couldn’t keep up. There’s also a dude named Wizer, who’s an inspector. He is actually really smart and sane but pretends to be the complete opposite. Why? I don’t know! He keeps getting Lina into ridiculous situations and let’s her figure out the solution when he already knows it! Damn, just tell her that you need her help AAAAHHH.

Anyway, theres also an evil marquess who really likes fighting and is eviiiiiil, her servant Ozzel who [spoilers] but her purpose doesn’t get revealed in this season anyway, some super assassin called Zuuma who has some personal problem with Lina which we ALSO don’t find out and Duclis who is a friend of Pokota’s and is evil but isn’t then is but then isn’t. Yep.

The story and pacing are also a big clusterfuck. The first few episodes are complete filler and then the second half is complete fighting. As we went into the fighting stuff, the anime felt much more like Slayers, even the characters personalities. The story however leaves a lot to be desired. It felt like they wrote the story first then just tried to force the villains into them, even if it didn’t make any sense.

So. Anyone who rewatches the series like I did is definitely going to notice these problems. People with the nostalgia glasses on but not much memory of the previous seasons might enjoy this. As for those who don’t know the series at all... I don’t know. I definitely wouldn’t want someone’s idea of the show to be based on this but it also has much cleaner art and animation. 

I’m also curious how the next season, which is a direct sequel to this one, will be and if they improve on the issues I mentioned or just keep barrelling on with the nonsense.

[4/10] (x)

Recommend: HELL Yeah! | Yes | Eh??? | Nope | This anime killed my parents

[xxelloss]

Xelloss’s Code

2) Avoid Outright Lying.

Xelloss is a master of manipulation and deceit, but he prides himself in using his wits in more refined ways than simple fabrication. Outright lying lacks finesse (see the previous post) and is therefore against his strict code of conduct.  

Xelloss prefers vastly, then, to omit portions of the truth to his end, and to tell the truth in full only when it is personally advantageous.  He is more an opportunist and a strategist than he is deceitful.  

This is precisely the reason for his catchphrase “that is a secret.”  In a way, that catchphrase is as honest as Xelloss can possibly be without betraying himself and his agenda.  “There’s more to this than I’m telling you, but I refuse to admit it at this time.”  

Though this part of Xelloss’s identity is omnipresent from NEXT through EVOLUTION-R, ne of the most direct accounts of this rule is in REVOLUTION, when Xelloss accuses Inspector Wizer of lying, and expresses distaste with the act, then causes Wizer to fall through a hole in the floor while sadistically smiling. 

[flameofchaos]

Xellos rolled his eyes, still grinning widely, showing his even white teeth with short fangs.

"Oh, Miss Lina. Are you still upset about those little games mr. Wizer used to capture you? It was fun. Yes, I am guilty." The demon put a hand on his chest theatrically. "I couldn't resist the urge to whisper a tip or two to the inspector's ear, but it was only teasing. I didn't intend to really be your enemy. You know you are my weakness among mortals." 

He was sitting close. Enough close she could feel his scent of fresh stormy air.

"I saved your life several times" he reminded her smugly. "And I am a professional keeper of secrets and a great listener. If you aren't sleepy I am more than happy to spend more time with you, however despite what you say about being a boring sleeping lump of mortality, Miss Amelia's usual bruises after sharing the room with you, say Lina Inverse is entertaining even when she sleeps." 

And he would have nothing against some kicks and punches from her side. Lina hadn't used her physical brutality against him for so long. He missed her enthusiasm.

The mazoku also wondered about what had caused the girl to push him away when he asked with a touch for permission to caress her more intimately. Of course he knew Lina had a complex about her bust's size, but he never thought it could be so serious. Such nonsense. She knew he wanted her, so wasn't it clear he accepts, more!  He enjoys and adores her body just like it is?

Well, Gourry, apparently a fan of woman's body curves, who commented from time to time about Lina's chest, could only deepen the sorceres' problem, especially when the girl secretly crushed on the swordsman.

flameofchaos​: 

Xellos stared at her indeed being very confused, but also… calmed. So… he hadn’t made a mistake. She had been aware and wanted what had happened and that apparently scared her. 

His predatory instincts flew away and he was able again to see Lina’s emotions. This confirmed his suspicions: the Chaos manipulated his senses, directing him in one way. He shouldn’t fight it. After all, their goal seemed to be the same.

Xellos’ mood improved immediately while he devoured the sorceress’ feelings, even more delicious when she managed to approach him to give a delicate kiss on his cheek.

“Well, Miss Lina,” he teleported next to her with a wide grin, when the girl sat at the table. “It only means you are a challenge. I like challenges.” The demon cocked his head, looking into her eyes mischievously. “Don’t you think it would be boring if everything would happen as expected? Smile, m'dear.” He touched the corner of her mouth, wiping off some chocolate cream that remained there and licked the sweetness with a pleasant hum. “Be what you are, Miss Lina. No need to pretend in front of me. I am not a human after all. I wouldn’t judge you. We can talk about your doubts or not. It’s your choice. I would take from you all of it: your frustrations, fears, fury. You can throw all of it on me and feel better. Not all people have their own supporting mazoku, right?” The demon winked at her and raised a finger happily. “It would be our secret. So!” He clapped his hands with enthusiasm. “We have a planned trip. Sounds wonderful. Now time to bed. You are tired and I’m going to guard your sleep.”

He hoped to be close to her tonight, but if she needed space, he respected that, feeling almost drunk with perspectives for future.

“I’m not some puzzle for you to figure out. And like hell am I giving you more ammunition to manipulate me later than I need to.” She gave him a grin; he would understand that she didn’t mean it as an insult but an honest reality of their relationship. Yet, it was oddly comforting that he accepted her quirk without protesting or trying to make her feel guilty for ‘leading him on’ or any such nonsense. She had accepted his kiss, but that was the end of it.

In defiance of his order to bed, she leaned back in her chair and picked up her remaining dessert, crossing her legs as she took a very small bite. “It’s still early. I’m not quite sleepy enough yet.” Not entirely true, but she wasn’t in a hurry either.

Lina thought about taking her anger, her frustrations out on him that he hadn’t earned and was bothered by the idea. Even if he’d enjoy the feast it seemed wrong to do that to someone she was trying to teach the ways of human interactions.

Maybe she should take some lessons herself first to fix whatever was broken in her. 

Maybe she really was a monster in human form like those rumors said.

Ah well. Nothing to be done about it tonight if she was.

She idly wondered if she would have frozen like that under the bell boy’s attentions. She knew the answer; she wouldn’t have been able to allow him to even start.

“What are you planning to do while I’m being a boring sleeping lump of mortality?” She ate her cake at a positively sedate pace.