Chris's Transformation | Symphogear XV

[@DarthBigBen]

She used her guns to load her guns.

[@shingshongshamalama]

Chris: "I'm gonna make this show lewd again." Kirika: "Hold my scythe."

[@RealNotallGaming]

LOL exacly OG X,D

[@0Raik]

Are you telling me AXZ dropped the ball? Because GX was quite good and I'm just starting the third season.

[@Shinji103]

I find the “boob reload” to be much more lewd (in a good way :) ) than Kirika’s transformation. At least the reload was put to better use than it was in that old anime, Grenadier I believe it was called.

[@RealNotallGaming]

@@Shinji103 kirika in the transformation have: leg\foot fetish, ass view and "des" (death said moe version XP)

[@Shinji103]

Not all Gaming It’s all about perspective; more guns doesn’t mean better than BIGGER guns. :p For the record though, there are plenty of shots of Chris easy on the eyes here. They’re just not done on a scythe used as a stripper pole.

[@Speeddemon105]

Dakka Girl is back and singing songs of shooting enemies WHILE being grateful for her friends in the same songs. Love that shot where she and Hibiki just walk by each other with smiles on their faces. Those two have really become true companions from season 1. Also, Chris does Engrish now. I approve.

[@Flaris]

I think at least one of her character CD songs was sung fully in English. That quick walk by scene though was perfection. Shows how comfortable they are as a team and the real friendship built over time. If Chris' arc for this season is tied to whatever happens with Hibiki and Miku then I'd be thrilled.

[@Evilmon2]

@@Flaris Maria had the only full English song as far as I know. Chris does have a lot of English phrases in her songs though.

[@ach3456]

@@Evilmon2 What's funny is that Ayahi is the only member of the cast that can actually decently speak english with any fluency. She even has songs she fully sings in english in some of her albums and has the ability to make most sounds needed for speaking the language well. Meanwhile Maria is the only girl with a full song in english despite the fact Hikasa(bless her heart, she is great literally everywhere else) can't speak it to save her life and DARK OBLIVION is mocked relentlessly even by the Japanese fanbase

[@bakapotato5327]

@@ach3456 one of my favorite performances by Ayahi is a cover of All I Want For Christmas Is You by Mariah Carey

[@DeeLeeTheOddity]

Her VA, Ayahi Takagaki, is very fluent in English. You should hear her cover of "True Colors" or "Memory". She's fantastic!

[@Shayma98]

She even says Bang!

[@haileyharmon5298]

Yoko Kurama would be proud.

[@tykimikkjoyd3245]

Yh

[@yurionedge2199]

She says that in G too IIRC

[@nyeffer9414]

Maybe pointing out the obvious but the reason she uses a gun this time rather than her signature crossbow initially is because there is a civilian present in the scene. Ichiival is the most AoE gear out of the main cast.

[@HellsRaven4444]

While that is the obvious reason...the TRUE reason is because she was shown a certain action movie by a certain commander during last season that happens to have a certain fighting style involving guns. *coughcoughEquilibriumcoughcough*

[@traior246]

Chris : I know Gunfu

[@gallantmon4]

Its funny you mention that cause at 0:11 it actually says aoe or something to that affect anyway

[@SleeperFantasy]

@@gallantmon4 right u do

[@0th_Law]

@@gallantmon4 Alpha Phi Epsilon, actually.

[@commandermcnash5137]

We can argue with confidence that XV has the best transformation sequences of the entire Mahou Shoujo genre, not just in superb animation quality, but in visual concept, with every girl having an absolutely beautiful theme, I just wish Kanade and Serena had this amount of love.

[@alexanderholzer7392]

The Symphogear creators struck gold with the idea that the characters would actually sing their own battle songs, and not like Disney singing where it's just part of the genre but by making it an actual plot device. There's something so absurdly satisfying about hearing them sing their songs, interspersed with vocal stress from fighting, allowing for extra characterization during the fight scenes from the lyrics alone. It also blows the hype sky-high where possible; I've noticed that Symphogear fights are just way more engaging than other battle anime fights, not only because of the characters and creative combat but because of the songs which match their movements. It also makes moments like the fight where Carol returns in XV SO GOOD and engaging. What better way to show how peerless a character is in combat than to have her sing confidently about how much better she is than her enemies while obliterating them without even moving from where she stands? And the transformation sequences are like the icing on the cake. Honestly it's incredible how good Symphogear is despite how asspully and at times weak the writing can be (cough season 3).

[@animusswtor4822]

Before I watched this I could safely say that the Lyrical Nanoha had the best and most detailed transformation sequences I've seen so far but they just can't compare to the transformations of XV where every single one is just a love letter to the character. They still come relatively close though for me ^^

[@kellyscorner1319]

actually this isn't a magical girl anime

[@WynnofThule]

@@kellyscorner1319 You will meet a horrible and painful dess one day

[@kellyscorner1319]

@@WynnofThule Dude, what the actual f·ck is wrong with you? It's the true, this isn't a magical girl anime!

[@etypefan1]

0:40 ohh! Looks like Chris has been watching Grenadier after Equilibrium.

[@Flaris]

I can't wait for the eventual OVA scene where she's watching that. She's really upping her style points this season.

[@Crescendobro]

Apparently a part of a symphogear’s power comes from the basic nature of the Relic as well as the imagination of the user, its why Chris has so many more weapons vs the other girls since she’s got a looser interpretation of her Relic: Ichival is a bow that multiplies the arrows it shoots X10, which Chris interprets as a projectile weapons for large scale attacks & mowing down armies.

[@MobiusOne6]

really surprised at the number of people who knew about that show too lmao

[@eshgetty3439]

Best girl has learned the art of the Boob reload

[@magomandrake171]

Fun thing is that she has, in fact, watched Equilibrium. By Genjuro's recommendation xD

[@animedude8712]

Alright Chris transformation. Showing off her big guns.

[@CarlosGLara13]

And also her pistols

[@thekagawalife2081]

CarlosGLara13 Actually, those are revolvers.

[@Blackboyslookblueinmoonlight]

animedude8712 and cross bows

[@Darkfire0721]

In more ways than one lol

[@JudaiMaverick86]

OMG! They actually made the bang even cooler than in G excellent work by the animators!

[@come2mehoudini133]

1:30 so we’re just not gonna talk about that badass moment there?

[@iancomtois9832]

Yeah, it just screams "We've got this."

[@beghopark3237]

0:40 hold on a minute

[@etypefan1]

Look up the anime "Grenadier"

[@iancomtois9832]

Can't hold on! Too bouncy!

[@skiddy3715]

All of her songs are like sonic forces songs but with effort put in

[@RadiantEdge027]

That Loading sequence is great. HibiChris having each other's backs is so nice. They should have a duet. They should name that duet Wild Arms...but Sony.

[@perksofvon]

I like that, "Wild Arms," such a good duet song name for them. I hope we get some duet songs this season.

[@haruruartist]

I wouldn't be surprised if Unision appears once again and an attack called "WILD ARMS" premieres

[@RadiantEdge027]

@@haruruartist Based for sure. But...Sony owns the Wild Arms trademark lol

[@abyz9774]

Dyl-Dawg wait what how?

[@iancomtois9832]

@@abyz9774 It's a turn-based strategy game. Technically, they spell it "Wild ARMS", with all caps on the second word.

[@NicolasDarknessWolf]

I just love how her gear makes bows for her heels

[@HoangMinh-nk7tx]

Not expecting less from one of the best girl here. Did you guys see that all the transformation of our girl is like a combination from all the old transformation in season 1 to 4? That’s really impressive.

[@42Caio]

I still prefer her transformation scenes in G and GX.

[@Gabriella-xr5xf]

THE QUEEN IS BACK!!

[@jennifertax9459]

Gabriella she’s not a queen Chris is the shooting red riding hood of symphogear

[@iancomtois9832]

@@jennifertax9459 She does have at least one attack name that references Queen (the band).

[@perksofvon]

Chris's Symphogear is my favorite. And then her songs are even better. I love the part @1:24, my favorite line of the song.

[@rollingblade7582]

Statelight going full ham on these transformation sequences b l e s s

[@keyr324]

Just hope they dont go more j a m

[@invu4834]

I just discovered this show a few weeks ago. Gotta say I like it! Chris is likely my favorite character. Not just looks but she's also a badass.

[@Spartan2525-]

Once I saw her pull out her Gatling guns and start shooting at Hibiki I was like "Ok you're my favorite" and since then as her arsenal grew I found her to be more and more awesome.

[@jarodnole4618]

Ive been meaning to check it out too and just binged it all!

[@tyrannoking097]

Yeeeeessss best girl gets her sequence and it’s fantastic

[@blueangelwing5660]

0:45 Revolver Ocelot

[@michaelwestmoreland2530]

This is why you can't ever appreciate anime in tiny out of context chunks. It only just occurred to me these people are actively singing their own theme songs.

[@neonal18]

0:45 "Ocelots are proud creatures. They prefer to hunt alone."

[@FukuroChannel]

but does she only have 12 shots? (I assume no, since anime and all, but I'm still watching season 2)

[@Septef677]

0:45 the goodnight kiss

[@kef41]

0:40 tsubasa can`t do that

[@invu4834]

Maria might. Like damn.

[@deivio]

OMG

[@Riceisgood777]

Tsubassa is my fav gear and I had to laugh at this lol

[@PIKMINROCK1]

Okay, who else would raise their hand for Chris?

[@yukata9366]

Aaaaaah!!!! She's soooo awesome😻😻!!!! This is her best transformation

[@SwordofPromisedVictory]

A great sequence for a great girl Is that some gun-twirling I see? A revolver no less? *Pretty good*

[@eshgetty3439]

A revolver? Mista? Is that a possible Jojo reference? I mean Hibiki did a whole oraoraora last season.

[@dbzfreak12321]

@@eshgetty3439 In this case it's actually a Metal Gear Solid reference

[@loganvanhofwegen5688]

0:45 Revolver Ocelot:Your pretty good.

[@hellochristiaan]

grenadier walked so yukine chris could run

[@stormwindsakuro8678]

ok now just imagine Chris doing gun kata from the movie equilibrium with those guns ! ^^

[@etypefan1]

There's an extra/chibi clip where Genjuro lends her the movie and she wants to see more. I'm honestly surprised we haven't got an homage scene yet with all of Hibiki's martial arts bits.

[@stormwindsakuro8678]

@@etypefan1 ooooh god I just watch it, why didn't they do that !?

[@RadiantEdge027]

@@stormwindsakuro8678 Her fight with Leuir in GX wasn't Gun kata?

[@ach3456]

@@etypefan1 She uses it in GX, dude. And her doing the boob reload from Grenadier seems to imply she started watching anime after getting hooked into Utazukin. I love how these small details just spill over like this. Can I just gush about how pleasantly ridiculous the whole "It's ok, I saw this on tv" and the Utazukin thing are btw? From the keynotes, this is canon: Utazukin, in-universe, is a manga *sponsored by the UN* made to explain the magical girls jumping around Tokyo randomly at any given time because they honestly think people like this biker are at all likely to think Chris and Hibiki are just really dedicated cosplayers. Chris used to cringe at the series because 1-it's basically propaganda and 2-It's loosely based on her, but her friends in school love the series, so she gave it a shot and loved it, to the point her B song in her AXZ CD is the opening song for this supposed anime. Her incorporating an anime reference would imply to me much like Hibiki becoming getter 3 in XV episode 1 that Chris and Hibiki have started watching anime, as they are the only girls who seem to directly get power from watching TV, due to their closeness to Genjuro(which is kinda sad considering Tsubasa is his niece and doesn't seem to have the same ability). I kinda want them to touch on this in the OVAs Also, a toast to the UN for making the protagonist of the coverup manga be based on Chris. Chris is internationally recognized as best girl, you heard it here first.

[@KudaGeatsune3821]

chris my dear how is it that you can be beautiful and deadly AND snarky it feels too good to be true

[@legenddarklight]

Best Girl = Best Transformation!!!

[@Flaris]

A glorious transformation for Chris.

[@darkdill]

I see Chris has been taking lessons from Rushuna Tendo.

[@Cococrash11]

Awesome Symphogear XV Video.

[@Flaris]

Call for an angel and Chris will appear!

[@come2mehoudini133]

I accept Chris as my religion.

[@commandermcnash5137]

I picture her as long-haired Origami with purple eyes and a bigger cup.

[@RavenxAlexander1]

I love their new weapons in this one. So cool~!

[@RedVelvetUnderground333]

The animation is so good

[@storyteller5868]

1:24 the two of them lean against each other

[@zorohibiki]

i dont know if im jealous of the bullets boinging or of the gun that was kissed ... i think is both

[@Aaron-rq7cd]

Convince them to release XDU in the West Crunchyroll!!

[@eshgetty3439]

WORD! Too many good games don't go global T_T *cough Sympho XDU cough*

[@alphonse360]

"you're pretty good"

[@jennifertax9459]

The singing red riding hood of symphogear and bears ichival Yukine Chris

[@VoyeurTheNinja]

BEST GIRL COMING THROUGH

[@redcoma100]

Chris is my #1 waifu. Change my mind.

[@iancomtois9832]

No objections there.

[@moonskoda6688]

Yukine is sooo freaking awesome!

[@sephirahisui]

Lol they got that idea from Grenadier! That was such a cool and underrated anime.....

[@commandermcnash5137]

Oh, right, that's what she was missing, revolvers!

[@Virjunior01]

Hibiki is so cool

[@ale8669]

Chris-chan Best girl!! i dont care the others opinion CHRIS CHAN

[@thatguyjared8560]

Now THAT is how you reload a gun.

[@raikiri000]

A Grenadier reference... unexpected, but also expected

[@TheDustyForest]

this show remains the most anime anime of all time

[@PrisonMike196]

What do you mean?

[@TheDustyForest]

@@PrisonMike196 it is just so stereotypically 'anime' in the best way possible, for starters its a fusion of mecha, magical girl and idol shows, all genres which are pretty much exclusive to anime, and then just everything about it like the crazy action sequences and the name of their moves showing up in dramatic glitzy text and stuff, it is just the best example of a show that could only exist as anime and not in any other medium in my opinion

[@KcakePop143]

Chris in all the seasons has the top 1 spot in transformation for me, hers is quite different from the rest

[@Captainfluffy25]

man chris is my favorite girl, but i gotta give best transformation sequence in xv to kirika. This one is still a solid 9/10

[@yurionedge2199]

FBI OPEN UP!!

[@Duelinator]

The Dual Gun Wielding Red Ranger

[@Revolution987]

Chris is my favorite character in Symphogear, because she uses her guns! Cool!

[@commandermcnash5137]

Can you imagine a Date a Bullet anime with this level of animation and music? Watch out Kurumi, Chris can give you a run for your money!

[@siphemanana2551]

Technically it will only be a movie

[@commandermcnash5137]

@@siphemanana2551 I really hope it gets good animation.

[@traior246]

1:22 such a Bromance Moment

[@cannonspectacle5195]

God I love Symphogear

[@Hadeshi.]

i thought it was one transformation sequence per episode, but this time they did 2. Something tells me Chris or Shirabe (probably Chris) will have a different transformation later.

[@Flaris]

I was thinking that was a possibility with the "condition green" portion of the transformation sequences we've seen. Since they did lose Ignite it isn't crazy to presume they are getting something to cover for that later this season. Or just because of planning. Chris' character CD is released next week and maybe the story next episode doesn't lead perfectly into a Chris focused fight/transformation sequence. So they put it in this week along with Shirabe because that worked well enough.

[@ach3456]

Actually, due to time constraints for broadcasting+some production issues, Chris and Kirika got incomplete sequences(if you notice, they don't have that portion of the sequence where their clothes burst into light in front of the philosopher stone). They will get their full versions done for either future episodes or the BDs, the production team said. Given that, I kinda doubt they worked into another sequence, since they couldn't even finish Kirika's. Also, this time around the transformation sequences are extra long and chock full of references because each of them was planned out by a different member of staff, the biggest fan of the given girl in the team. I kinda feel like making another one would be a slap in the face of the poor Chris fan or Shirabe fan who made it Chris', to me, is one of the best so far. It's shock full of references to Symphogear itself(reflective shields, Chris armor purging, "BANG!") and has a god damn grenadier reference. Grenadier is equally about boobs and guns, it's so perfect I am ashamed I never thought of it.

[@angelsantos24253]

Increíble hibiki y Chris ❤

[@ferrjuan]

Best girl!!!!

[@jerome1899]

now that's how you load a gun

[@CarlosGLara13]

I come here just to replay 1:05 an unhealthy amount of times

[@FireSonosuke]

This is late, but my favorite thing about these transformations is that since G started making them more complex, they've had to add extra bits to the beginning of the insert songs just to cover until the vocals start. It's especially noticeable here because Chris's actual song doesn't start until *20 seconds into the transformation*.

[@nikhildodley1669]

Did anyone notice Hibiki looks a bit taller than Chris when they walked by. Must have been a growth spurt!!

[@JudaiMaverick86]

Actually, Chris is always been VERY short for her age.

[@1chim0kuren16]

chris is the second shortest gear user of the main cast shirabe is the shortest of the group

[@shingshongshamalama]

@@1chim0kuren16 All her growth went into her guns

[@deadaccount2968]

Hibiki's always been taller than Chris.

[@johnsmithfakename8422]

The revolver looks cool, and I do like the Grenadier shutout, but I prefer her machine pistols from the previous season. They were a practical weapon for the situation. If she wanted bigger guns, she could have gone with Gold Desert Eagles.

[@Virjunior01]

Punch-hamster's like "nah, don't skip this track!"

[@starcraftBR]

Wow never seen this anime but this does intrigue me

[@jamescardoth5873]

Its worth the watch there are 4 seasons before this one but one sticking or break point for alot of people the the amount of singing i personal enjoy the singing but not everyone does

[@etypefan1]

Google "streamable symphogear ax radiant force no spoiler" and "streamable symphogear axz resounding infinity" for some hype scene that will definitely get you hooked.

[@RoukroSan]

This is 5 season

[@brankopetru2265]

Me:*watching the opening of 'Yuki Yuna is a Hero', then the recommendation pops up* Also me: *CLICKING INTENSIFIES*

[@Damascusdalek]

It's a small detail but I really love the sound of her gunshots.

[@yyquintet1585]

I love Equilibrium

[@blueangelwing5660]

Revolver Ocelot

[@kellington98]

Her name is chris

[@PrisonMike196]

Kurisu

[@hellswinter8911]

Best girl is back!

[@adamhullak7074]

Best girl

[@thatdudedan1715]

adam hullak true

[@katherinemerkel3505]

nope Hibki is best girl

[@mintmine_]

@@katherinemerkel3505 , Nope, Shirabe is the best girl

[@sanuku535]

*raise's hand* What. I just love guns more than my humanity. What did you expect?

[@RealNotallGaming]

0:40 ocelot sister???? xp

[@chatnoir3025]

Her weapon feels like a downgrade having to physically reload bullets compared to the energy arrows she used to have.

[@EvilAce360]

Nothing beats season 2 *BANG* *!*

[@yurionedge2199]

I didn't really like Season 2 tbh but it was better than Season 1.

[@craytherlaygaming2852]

And she's legal

[@42Caio]

Best girl.

[@ligersensei362]

When they walk by each other, its like i heard "you know these noise are about get their asses kicked."

[@yurionedge2199]

Words didn't need to be said, they knew what each other was thinking.

[@Juliet-Belcouleur]

Okay, i had slight doubts, but they ARE, actually singing while battling. And to think that some of our best artists, can't even dance while singing. Also the "tron" part of her opening-aria thingy.

[@abyz9774]

You didn’t think they were actually singing?

[@Juliet-Belcouleur]

@@abyz9774 I don't watch it, these clips keep appearing out of nowhere in my list.

[@42Caio]

@@Juliet-Belcouleur KZbin recommendations are usually tailored based on things you watched previously so the algorithm thinks you'll probably like this series lol.

[@Juliet-Belcouleur]

@@42Caio I think the cringe i feel watching battle singing will stop me from doing so.

[@42Caio]

@@Juliet-Belcouleur What's the problem with it? I don't understand why some people have this big of a problem with it. Especially when they can't explain it beyond DUDE CRINGE LOL

[@femjotaro1271]

i’m getting hyperdimension neptunia vibes

[@codebracker]

Wait what was the point of loading her gun is she swaps out the whole cylinder to reload later?

[@awesomedude202]

Chris doesn't reload bullets, she reloads cool.

[@Chihiro-Kikuchi]

Boobs. That was the point

[@stefanarenas4058]

In way to be more cool

[@stevenclark2188]

Rushuna ditched the cowboy getup and went magitech girl?

[@SageShini]

Glad someone else spotted the Rushuna reference.

[@aknlogiap4327]

Is this video clip or opening

[@DatMageDoe]

It's a transformation scene followed by a brief fight scene.

[@ARTHUR-tl2dx]

Uff 7u7 0:40

[@Kamui3821]

So did I accidentally get that Mega Man ZX anime I wanted for 14 years?

[@xibecou2b]

That Shame! :(

[@ARTHUR-tl2dx]

Uff mira ese potencial 7u7

[@habloblosan9311]

Nice vidéo

[@JohnAlspaughVideo]

When did the creator of Megaman start watching magical girl animes? Also is she singing her own theme music?

[@urielmedina1380]

Hibiki es X, Tsubasa es Zero, y Chris es AXL.

[@kainhighwind2]

Yes, yes she is.

[@PuellaSideStory]

Did she skydive

[@ramsey276]

NORMAL OPERATION Is there some sort of Overdrive Mode???

[@fokjohnpainkiller]

Pretty sure they meant nominal instead but nobody was there to correct them.

[@ramsey276]

@@fokjohnpainkiller the way this genre goes I would not have been surprised, though!

[@luook3]

The is the Ignite mode and the X-drive mode, but I don't know if it was the intention haha

[@sawa139]

Is it a real language they say the incantation in?

[@cammythach7214]

Red guns

[@andresmarrero8666]

She has limited ammo now?