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View Poll Results: Ore no Imouto - Episode 6 Rating | |||
Perfect 10 | 60 | 45.80% | |
9 out of 10 : Excellent | 25 | 19.08% | |
8 out of 10 : Very Good | 26 | 19.85% | |
7 out of 10 : Good | 8 | 6.11% | |
6 out of 10 : Average | 9 | 6.87% | |
5 out of 10 : Below Average | 1 | 0.76% | |
4 out of 10 : Poor | 0 | 0% | |
3 out of 10 : Bad | 2 | 1.53% | |
2 out of 10 : Very Bad | 0 | 0% | |
1 out of 10 : Painful | 0 | 0% | |
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2010-11-07, 23:12 | Link #42 | |
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Like yourself, I also think it was important to see Kyousuke in a less high octane/high intensity situation, so that we as the viewers would get a better sense of his more natural personality and demeanor. As it pertains to him not fully realizing Manami's feelings for him, my sense is that Kyousuke is actually a pretty laid back and low-key sort of guy (the recent situations with Kirino and his dad really taking him out of his comfort zone), and he probably views his friendship with Manami as being a greatly desired place of relaxation for him. Romance, or at least romances when they are new, can be pretty intense, and I think that Kyousuke doesn't want to view Manami through that prism. She's his good, reliable, very easy-going friend that he can safely let his guard down with when around. This episode was excellent, but it makes me feel sorry for both Kyousuke and Manami. Kyousuke would clearly be much better off if his family was more like Manami's, and at the same time, if his own home was a happier and more relaxing place for Kyousuke, perhaps he'd welcome a more intense (re: romantic) relationship with Manami. As is, Manami is currently stuck in the role of "dependable friend" when she clearly would like more than that. Still, after seeing what his family (especially Kirino) puts Kyousuke through, it's not hard to see why Kyousuke would really just want to crash and relax at Manami's place. Him suggesting that maybe she come to his place next time is probably based on a desire for her calming presence (in his life) to perhaps spread to his home if she visits him there. Edit: Kirino getting so upset over her brother being gone for awhile visiting a friend from school is interesting, and isn't terribly realistic as simply a matter of sisterly affection. A day or two without seeing one another wouldn't bother most siblings, in my experience (and in my experience with my own sisters growing up). I know that some have said that this anime will definitely not go with a serious incest romance, but man, the anime certainly gives a lot of hints that seem to lead to just that. Kirino's actions in this episode are much more like those of a jilted lover than like those of a sister missing her brother.
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2010-11-07, 23:17 | Link #43 | |
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Kyousuke and Manami are the OTP! You corrupt individuals won't win this! (I hope. Oh dear God let us hope.) |
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2010-11-07, 23:22 | Link #45 | |
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Thankfully that broken relationship is being rebuilt little by little, with little to almost no help from the parents. Just my theory. |
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2010-11-07, 23:35 | Link #46 |
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I suppose time will tell, but I really don't see Kyousuke as the sort that would have done anything like what you describe. There doesn't need to be any extraordinary reasons for parents to treat one child better than the other, for family members to be hurtful or take each other for granted - it happens all the time. People sometimes just aren't as good to each other as they should be.
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2010-11-07, 23:36 | Link #47 | |
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I did like the episode though, Kyousuke is a much different person when he doesn't have to constantly deal with Kirino's problems.
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2010-11-07, 23:46 | Link #48 | |
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2010-11-07, 23:54 | Link #49 | |
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Saori is a good alternative though. |
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2010-11-07, 23:55 | Link #50 |
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Well, since this isn't the place for novel spoilers and I haven't read the novels, I can only go by what I've seen on screen. I sincerely hope they don't go down that road (just as I hope they don't go down the incest road) and I don't think they will.
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2010-11-07, 23:56 | Link #51 |
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In families where one child absolutely excels (as Kirino is doing), and the other child struggles or is just doing Ok, it's not uncommon for parents to really favor the excelling child. Sometimes, this even happens at an almost subconscious level, without the parents fully realizing that they are picking favorites amongst their children.
Presuming that Kyousuke is only an average student, I can easily buy his parents caring more about his sister than about him.
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2010-11-07, 23:59 | Link #52 |
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The long awaited Manami episode, yay! Loved everything about it. Kyousuke also finally relaxed for the time being before he goes back with his stressful little sister. And... yes you should have gone to the bath with your childhood friend Kyosuke, that would have been the best option.
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2010-11-08, 00:08 | Link #55 |
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great episode, I feel bad for Manami, she's so adorable and Kyousuke pretty much rejected her wanting to stay just as they are D:
LoL at Kirino getting jealous and upset that he's staying over at another girl's house
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2010-11-08, 00:12 | Link #56 |
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The episode was pretty enjoyable with interactions between Kyousuke, Manami, and her family, especially the grandfather's antics and I hope Kyousuke ends up with Manami[or maybe Saori], so that I can see Kuroneko and Ayase fight for Kirino . Plus I think Manami suits him best .
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2010-11-08, 00:14 | Link #57 |
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This was relieving after last week's episode. All the drama and awkwardness from that one almost choked me to death.
Iwao (Rock) reminds me of Krillin for some reason. It's most likely the hairstyle, and while it doesn't sound exactly the same, the voice as well.
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2010-11-08, 00:20 | Link #58 | |
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I was cheering for her too (@DearS)... Just remembering that manga and her... *sigh* Same manga-ka as the one that draws the manga she is in
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2010-11-08, 00:59 | Link #59 | |
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This was a great episode. Minami is a great character, and really like her personaity.
Anyway, why does Kyou keep comparing her to an old lady? I don't really catch much sign of it. This episode showed that the grandparents live with her in the house, but what are some ba-chan traits she seems to exhibit that makes him always mention it? Spoiler for episode 6 comments:
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Also Kyou is a guest at their house, and therefore, they treat him very well as the hosts. My parents act very welcoming when my friends visit, almost to a point where my friends are annoyed at how many times they offer drink or snacks to them. He's also a close childhood friend of their granddaughter. And you know grandparents tend to dot on their grandchildren and such like that, so that extends to Kyou.
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2010-11-08, 01:13 | Link #60 |
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I'd have to say that this is probably my favourite episodes of the series so far. The absence of Kirino's usual abuse is probably a reason. Manami was just too cute. These laid back relaxing rom-com slice of life kind of things are really my favourite.
On another note, I'll show you my hyper weapon!!
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