New to the series

[Cesternino53]

I just watched the first episode of RahXephon today. Don't get me wrong, I liked it but I do have a question. Does the series ever get any more, um how shall I put this, coherent? I mean this first episode was fairly chaotic and didn't make a lot of sense so I'm just wondering if it ever really "settles down" or is it just this pretty random stuff the rest of the time. Again, don't get me wrong.

My other question is a little weird but I have a question about one of the characters. I was on a RahXephon site before buying the series, and the character that looked the most intresting (not to mention looked the coolest in my opinion) is Dr. Itsuki Kisaragi. I'm just wondering what episode can I expect him to show up in for the first time in.

Thanks in advance. I'll probably have more questions during the series, and I know I'll have questions after it's over, so expect to hear from me again.

[EVA fiend]

Yes, the series does settle down & become more coherant as the show progresses, but the storyline is complex, & at times a little confusing, so multiple viewings of the whole show are needed to fully appreciate all the nuances of the plot IMO. I've watched the series all the way through about 3 times, & I still find little bits & pieces that I didn't notice before in the previous viewings.

And Dr Itsuki Kisaragi turns up in episodes 4 or 5 if I remember correctly.

[Cesternino53]

Alright now I've seen up to episode ten, and I really am enjoying the series so far. As expected I do have quite a few questions though.

1. Could someone explain Kunugi's past, as was given in episode 10? I didn't really understand why he had a falling out with his daughter and what Quon's realationship with him was.

2. What exactly happened in episode 8, where Itsuki gave his assistant the D-1 part? Did he know she would "become" the Dolem?

2B. What was the assistant's problem, anyways?

3. What is the nature of the "alliance" that Itsuki's assistant and Isshiki have formed. What are they trying to do?

4. What exactly was that gateway that Ayato and Quon entered in episode nine?

5. Who was the old man that Kunugi and TERRA's leader were talking too in episode... um I believe it was six?

6.Who is this reporter guy, and how does he know Haruka's uncle?

Thanks for your help guys. Take your time answering, theres no rush. Very good anime series!

[EVA fiend]

Umm, can't really answer your questions without ruining the rest of the series for you. :heh:

[Cesternino53]

Ok, I suppose I can save my questions for after I finish. One thing though. Does anyone know of a really good, detailed RX site? A fansite would probably be best.

[Cesternino53]

Well I finished the series, and I have to say I really enjoyed it. At first I was planning to ask questions on every little thing I didn't understand, but I've decided against it. Most things I am am very very close to grasping but it's just not quite clicking. You know the feeling. I'm sure I'll understand better with later viewings. That being said, I do have some questions.

1. So the Ixtli is basically there to guide the "true" instrumentalists (Ayato and Quon) so that the tuning happens and then help Ayato make the right choice?

2. Bahbem's goal was basically to see the RahXephon project complete, and to do so he manipulated lots of people over a long long time right? (I know thats simplifying it)

3. Who all knew about Bahbems plan? I know: Helena, Makoto, Istuki (though by the end he was sick of it by the end), Maya (and probably the other higher ups in the Mu government like Kuki and Torigai). But can someone confirm: Kunugi, Watari, Rikudoh. These three were all pretty good guys, so if they did know, they were probably going along with it cause they didn't want the world to turn to mud, which would have happened.

4. The stuff the Bahbem (in Helena's body) was saying to Sayoko Nanamori at the end: true or not? Was she really another clone, or was he just playing on her insanity?

5. One line I didn't get. At the end, Itsuki (who is already dead) says to Quon that he always wanted her to love him. That means in a motherly fashion right?

6. So who all is alive at the end?

7. So I've heard that time isn't actually reversed at the end, just "changed". Does any time actually pass between when Ayato decides what he really wants and the scene where him and Haruka are married with child?

8. My biggest question: Do the people that are alive at the end remember what has happened? Note- This one may have no clear answer, that could just be an interpretation.

Oh and I'm still looking for real detailed RX sites ;)

[Westlo]

I haven't watched the series in years so I'll just handle the very easy ones.

2. Bahbem's goal was basically to see the RahXephon project complete, and to do so he manipulated lots of people over a long long time right? (I know thats simplifying it)

Yes his goal was to complete the RahXephon project

4. The stuff the Bahbem (in Helena's body) was saying to Sayoko Nanamori at the end: true or not? Was she really another clone, or was he just playing on her insanity?

yes she was another clone

8. My biggest question: Do the people that are alive at the end remember what has happened? Note- This one may have no clear answer, that could just be an interpretation.

He retuned the world so those events never happened so only he would know if that.

Oh and I'm still looking for real detailed RX sites ;)

You can get decent RX discussion over at animenation.net's forums. Reask these questions over there for much better answers.