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desrtsku · 2013-03-06, 09:08

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Originally Posted by Kyuu

And oh lordy. A whole episode dedicated to Anko next?

I'll be back!

Kanon · 2013-03-06, 09:53

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That girl in the top picture looks a lot like Tamako. Her mom?

SeaDoor · 2013-03-06, 10:37

After the wonderful 8th episode, there are a few curious things for me.

- What is the importance of the "scent" both Dera and Choi have mentioned?

- What is the meaning of Choi's wistful side glances?

- Will the Prince ever show up to rescue his subjects from the Bunny Mountain black hole?

- Is the continuing use of "the Prince's bride" intentional by the writers or just a translation joke? The Princess Bride is one of my favorite movies.

SaintessHeart · 2013-03-06, 10:41

More scenes of Anko's bedtime please.

RRW · 2013-03-06, 10:49

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Appropriatelly place bear

desrtsku · 2013-03-06, 11:09

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Appropriatelly place bear

I told you guys that I'll be back.

BTW, what the hell is this?

Spoiler for what is This!!?:

rulfo · 2013-03-06, 12:07

Spoiler for episode 9:

fertygo · 2013-03-06, 13:22

So what the hell about that CM?

KyoAni expanding market?

Dop · 2013-03-06, 17:51

Damn it all KyoAni, why must you activate my tear ducts so?

That was a really good heartwarming episode and I loved the flashback sequences.
Now all I want is a spinoff where Dad and the bloke from the records and coffee shop put the band back together.

Kanon · 2013-03-06, 18:05

I ended up liking the Dad's story more than Anko's, much to my own surprise since I like Anko a lot. It was incredibly sweet and touching. Seems like Tamako takes after her mother whereas Anko takes after her father.

Anko was adorable as always. Her issues were about the nerdy kid once again, and the one who helped her was... Mochizou! He's a good brother-in-law (ah! he wishes he was!). Dera was also helpful, sort of.

So, do you think Tamako managed to remember Mochizou's brithday on her own or was it Anko who reminded her as a way to thank Mochizou? I'm leaning toward the latter. The only thing Tamako's got in her mind is mochi.

Random Wanderer · 2013-03-06, 18:27

Mocchi... she's better at remembering your birthday than you are at remembering hers! You should be ashamed!

Even though I don't approve of things that promote Mochizou x Tamako, that was still a slick move by Tama-chan. I can't argue with something like that. Well done, girl.

I would complain that the tune Tama's been humming sounds nothing like that song, but I know from personal experience how it's possible to get just a fragment of a tune in your head and over years have it get warped around into something quite different.

Kanna was good again in this episode.

Next week looks like good times for Midori.

jvcscasio · 2013-03-06, 18:29

The first scene of the episode made me remember of Nichijou^^

Great episode, I loved the story behind Tamako's father!

YourIdeas · 2013-03-06, 19:05

Spoiler:

mistress_kisara · 2013-03-06, 19:54

I love the Dad's story! Dynamite Beans ftw! And yay for Tamako remembering Mochizou's birthday! ^_^

ars89 · 2013-03-06, 20:29

Really liked Tamako's dad's scenes this week. So the song Tamako remembers from her mother's humming was a song her dad wrote for her mom. That opening scene was just great. Nice job of Tamako helping out Anko. Mochizou was crying that Tamako remembered.

blakstealth · 2013-03-06, 20:50

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Originally Posted by Random Wanderer

Mocchi... she's better at remembering your birthday than you are at remembering hers! You should be ashamed!

Let's be serious here. We all know Tamako wouldn't have remembered (she only got that mochi on her mind and mind on her mochi), so it was Anko that probably reminded her. :P

Midonin · 2013-03-06, 21:03

Tamako Market 09 - 溺愛上等！

I really liked the parallelism they had going with Anko and Tama's dad, especially the wordplay. That's how you use motifs and themes effectively. Though I have to ask a question - of this season's little sisters, is Momo or Anko the best? Their shows are in different genres and their roles are different... but they make pretty strong showings. Also, I like that we got to see Tama's mom, even if it was in flashbacks. That was Yoko Hikasa as Hinako, for the record.

If Dela's looking for a good way to memorize shopping ingredients, he could just ask Kaoru to sing the Curry Song. This was the first episode where Choi was just part of the background cast, and she blended in naturally enough. It's like she's been there forever now. Everyone in the district has better timing than Marii when it comes to the pestle and mortar (not that that's difficult), and it's also more reason for Kanna to be awesome.

This episode worked romance into the plot, but never in a way where I felt like it would take over the plot. Friendship and the community spirit were just as vital to this episode as they were to all the others. I don't mind romance as a plot element, I just don't want discussion of it derailing all other elements - and that hasn't happened yet, nor do I think it ever will.

I knew Keiji Fujiwara had a decent singing voice, though the only songs I've heard him on are his song as Nagare from Mayo Chiki! and "One wish, one day" (and "Jingle Bells") from Go-Busters, so hearing him sing in another context, and a love song at that, was really nice. Replacing the ED theme and giving another minute and a half or so of animation was a good choice on the staff's part. Oh, and he sang the enka ending to Appare! Tenka Gomen [Matsuri], but that's only partially related.

This episode was firing on all cylinders, from the flashback beginning to the montage ending, and everything in between. This series may not be capturing it in the exact same way, but the spirit that permeated through K-ON! is alive and well here. And may be even more so next week. A Baton Club episode and a Midori episode? Sign me up.

Also, those twins in said Baton Club have a really weird curl hairstyle. I want to know more about them. (I was not expecting to write this much. It just sort of happened.)

Random Wanderer · 2013-03-06, 21:06

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Let's be serious here. We all know Tamako wouldn't have remembered (she only got that mochi on her mind and mind on her mochi), so it was Anko that probably reminded her. :P

You might be able to assume that, but it doesn't show it and you can't prove it. Maybe she had this planned ahead of time and had Anko keep it a secret on purpose. Maybe Anko just didn't know. Maybe our little Tama-chan is actually a bit deeper than she tends to appear, and her sadness over always having her own birthday forgotten leads to her making sure not to miss those of her friends.

Don't be so quick to write Tamako off completely.

Frailty · 2013-03-06, 21:20

I wonder what was the cause of Tamako's mother's death

makes me sad just thinking about it

kk2extreme · 2013-03-06, 21:31

everybody love somebody!!!

2013-03-06, 10:41	Link #1204
SaintessHeart NYAAAAHAAANNNNN~ Join Date: Nov 2007 Age: 35	More scenes of Anko's bedtime please. __________________ When three puppygirls named after pastries are on top of each other, it is called Eclair a'la menthe et Biscotti aux fraises avec beaucoup de Ricotta sur le dessus. Most of all, you have to be disciplined and you have to save, even if you hate our current financial system. Because if you don't save, then you're guaranteed to end up with nothing.

2013-03-06, 12:07	Link #1207
rulfo Senior Member Join Date: May 2011	Spoiler for episode 9: Well this episode was really good. Also very touching. I kinda wish if Tamako didn't disturb his father's singing. __________________

2013-03-06, 13:22	Link #1208
fertygo Hyakko Fanboy Join Date: Nov 2008 Age: 32	So what the hell about that CM? KyoAni expanding market? __________________

2013-03-06, 18:05	Link #1210
Kanon Kana Hanazawa ♥ Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: France Age: 37	I ended up liking the Dad's story more than Anko's, much to my own surprise since I like Anko a lot. It was incredibly sweet and touching. Seems like Tamako takes after her mother whereas Anko takes after her father. Anko was adorable as always. Her issues were about the nerdy kid once again, and the one who helped her was... Mochizou! He's a good brother-in-law (ah! he wishes he was!). Dera was also helpful, sort of. So, do you think Tamako managed to remember Mochizou's brithday on her own or was it Anko who reminded her as a way to thank Mochizou? I'm leaning toward the latter. The only thing Tamako's got in her mind is mochi. __________________

2013-03-06, 18:27	Link #1211
Random Wanderer Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007	Mocchi... she's better at remembering your birthday than you are at remembering hers! You should be ashamed! Even though I don't approve of things that promote Mochizou x Tamako, that was still a slick move by Tama-chan. I can't argue with something like that. Well done, girl. I would complain that the tune Tama's been humming sounds nothing like that song, but I know from personal experience how it's possible to get just a fragment of a tune in your head and over years have it get warped around into something quite different. Kanna was good again in this episode. Next week looks like good times for Midori. __________________

2013-03-06, 10:37	Link #1203
SeaDoor Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeastern US	After the wonderful 8th episode, there are a few curious things for me. - What is the importance of the "scent" both Dera and Choi have mentioned? - What is the meaning of Choi's wistful side glances? - Will the Prince ever show up to rescue his subjects from the Bunny Mountain black hole? - Is the continuing use of "the Prince's bride" intentional by the writers or just a translation joke? The Princess Bride is one of my favorite movies.

2013-03-06, 17:51	Link #1209
Dop Mmmm.... Join Date: Sep 2006	Damn it all KyoAni, why must you activate my tear ducts so? That was a really good heartwarming episode and I loved the flashback sequences. Now all I want is a spinoff where Dad and the bloke from the records and coffee shop put the band back together.

2013-03-06, 18:29	Link #1212
jvcscasio Lord of Lurkervile Join Date: Nov 2012	The first scene of the episode made me remember of Nichijou^^ Great episode, I loved the story behind Tamako's father!

2013-03-06, 19:05	Link #1213
YourIdeas Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013	Episode 9 Spoiler: First scene felt very Nichijou-like. So many memories. Anyways, this episode definitely felt trollish to me, but in a good way. Turns out, Tamako was humming her tone-deaf mother's version (or is Tamako the one who's tone deaf...? I'm not really sure, might have to watch it again) of the song and its origin just sort of concludes here. The scent that Choi keeps smelling also seems to be going nowhere, making the prince-hunt seem less significant for the overall story. This isn't necessarily a bad thing, just that there's less connection between Usagiyama and the Island people now. After a small leave, Mochizou finally gets some much-needed screentime with a touching end scene to boot. Unexpectedly, Tamako's dad really stole this episode. So much tsun, touching love story, so much more understanding for his character. Poor Anko. "Wait, no, it doesn't have me in ! I meant bean paste!" hhnnnnggg :3 Tamako has the same mole on her next as her mother. Just figured I'd point that out. Last edited by YourIdeas; 2013-03-06 at 19:19.

2013-03-06, 19:54	Link #1214
mistress_kisara Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008	I love the Dad's story! Dynamite Beans ftw! And yay for Tamako remembering Mochizou's birthday! ^_^

2013-03-06, 20:29	Link #1215
ars89 One-Eyed Dragon Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NJ, USA	Really liked Tamako's dad's scenes this week. So the song Tamako remembers from her mother's humming was a song her dad wrote for her mom. That opening scene was just great. Nice job of Tamako helping out Anko. Mochizou was crying that Tamako remembered. __________________ My Anime List

2013-03-06, 21:03	Link #1217
Midonin Last Engage Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Florida	Tamako Market 09 - 溺愛上等！ I really liked the parallelism they had going with Anko and Tama's dad, especially the wordplay. That's how you use motifs and themes effectively. Though I have to ask a question - of this season's little sisters, is Momo or Anko the best? Their shows are in different genres and their roles are different... but they make pretty strong showings. Also, I like that we got to see Tama's mom, even if it was in flashbacks. That was Yoko Hikasa as Hinako, for the record. If Dela's looking for a good way to memorize shopping ingredients, he could just ask Kaoru to sing the Curry Song. This was the first episode where Choi was just part of the background cast, and she blended in naturally enough. It's like she's been there forever now. Everyone in the district has better timing than Marii when it comes to the pestle and mortar (not that that's difficult), and it's also more reason for Kanna to be awesome. This episode worked romance into the plot, but never in a way where I felt like it would take over the plot. Friendship and the community spirit were just as vital to this episode as they were to all the others. I don't mind romance as a plot element, I just don't want discussion of it derailing all other elements - and that hasn't happened yet, nor do I think it ever will. I knew Keiji Fujiwara had a decent singing voice, though the only songs I've heard him on are his song as Nagare from Mayo Chiki! and "One wish, one day" (and "Jingle Bells") from Go-Busters, so hearing him sing in another context, and a love song at that, was really nice. Replacing the ED theme and giving another minute and a half or so of animation was a good choice on the staff's part. Oh, and he sang the enka ending to Appare! Tenka Gomen [Matsuri], but that's only partially related. This episode was firing on all cylinders, from the flashback beginning to the montage ending, and everything in between. This series may not be capturing it in the exact same way, but the spirit that permeated through K-ON! is alive and well here. And may be even more so next week. A Baton Club episode and a Midori episode? Sign me up. Also, those twins in said Baton Club have a really weird curl hairstyle. I want to know more about them. (I was not expecting to write this much. It just sort of happened.)

2013-03-06, 21:20	Link #1219
Frailty Constellation Graphic Designer Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pearl of the Orient Seas Age: 31	I wonder what was the cause of Tamako's mother's death makes me sad just thinking about it __________________

2013-03-06, 21:31	Link #1220
kk2extreme Your wife is hot... Join Date: May 2008 Location: At your house fixing A/C	everybody love somebody!!!