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judasmartel · 2011-07-07, 20:10

And just in case you (didn't) notice:

Spoiler for :

rladls716 · 2011-07-08, 00:55

I have a feeling that this anime will become very popular just because of character designs with decent storyline and seiyuus. And yes, I did not notice that until where the part Maho argues with Subaru about getting better in basket in a short time, that is like Index arguing with Touma about magic theories. (Sorry I do not know this forums very well)

Midonin · 2011-07-08, 11:02

Spoiler for 69 Club 02 - another place:

*He only knows about five or so basketball players.

gecd · 2011-07-08, 13:12

after watching ep 2
I glad this anime is not just mindless lolicon show

pampz21 · 2011-07-08, 17:02

Watching this reminds me of Lucky Star....

Loli Loli Loli Loli Pop!!!!!

EDIT: Feel like watching lucky star again

ion475 · 2011-07-08, 19:41

Finish ep2...

All I'll say is, sigh, like basically every single anime adaptation of LN, they just cut out WAY too many inner conversations...the inner working of Subaru is not there, the inner thinking of Tomoka is not there...not to mention, they cut out by far the best part of how Mihoshi got those tape in the first place...

On side note, HanaKana did improve a little bit voicing Tomoka...still not quite hot-blood enough, though, her voice is just too cute...

Next episode should be the game...

judasmartel · 2011-07-08, 20:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by ion475

Finish ep2...

All I'll say is, sigh, like basically every single anime adaptation of LN, they just cut out WAY too many inner conversations...the inner working of Subaru is not there, the inner thinking of Tomoka is not there...not to mention, they cut out by far the best part of how Mihoshi got those tape in the first place...

On side note, HanaKana did improve a little bit voicing Tomoka...still not quite hot-blood enough, though, her voice is just too cute...

Next episode should be the game...

Yeah, it should be. Looking forward to it.

serenade_beta · 2011-07-08, 23:17

Spoiler for ep2:

Quote:

Originally Posted by ion475

All I'll say is, sigh, like basically every single anime adaptation of LN, they just cut out WAY too many inner conversations

You can't help it. There is no way they can fully adapt a light novel like that. It will get too bogged down with conversations.

kk2extreme · 2011-07-09, 00:22

This show makes me miss SlamDunk so much

and SD is a much better show too

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Originally Posted by liro

Peanutbutter · 2011-07-09, 00:36

So Tomoka is Kazuhiko Aikawa and our team is Mizuho lolified.

And damn, that's a damn short skirt there, Aoi. Damn!

I also can't stop thinking of Hanasaku's Ohana/Kou when looking at Aoi/Subaru here as well.

Ravenblitz · 2011-07-09, 00:58

Kanon · 2011-07-09, 04:41

Episode two was really sweet. A lot of focus on Basketball and Tomoka's past and little to no loli antics. Tomoka is so cute~ ("riding a bike together is wrong"). I'm looking forward to see what kind of strategy Subaru will come up with to defeat the boys. Apparently, Tomoka defeated them all by herself in the past, so will it really be that hard to beat them again?

matteas · 2011-07-09, 09:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kanon

Episode two was really sweet. A lot of focus on Basketball and Tomoka's past and little to no loli antics. Tomoka is so cute~ ("riding a bike together is wrong"). I'm looking forward to see what kind of strategy Subaru will come up with to defeat the boys. Apparently, Tomoka defeated them all by herself in the past, so will it really be that hard to beat them again?

They are aware of her qualities now, so one of them will sacrifice himself and eliminate her by a personal foul: offensive foul, illegal use of hands XDDDD

Dark Koji · 2011-07-09, 12:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kanon

Apparently, Tomoka defeated them all by herself in the past, so will it really be that hard to beat them again?

Was it the boys basketball team that Tomoka beat before? I thought it seemed like it was an inter-class boys vs girls gym match. So not all the actual male basketball players were involved in that match. Or that was how I interpreted it.

Raiga · 2011-07-09, 13:47

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Originally Posted by Midonin

The series' actual title (katakana/hiragana taken at its actual meaning) is 籠球部 (roukyuubu) or "Basketball Club". Fairly straightforward. But Japan does love its number mnemonics (and so do I).

As for whether this was intentional, hell if I know.

According to Wikipedia it's a pun on 籠球 (roukyuu, basketball) and 休部 (kyuubu, suspended club). The 69 is amusing but that'd be rokyuu or maybe rokkyuu or rokukyuu (or mukyuu but that's Patchy); I don't know of any way of pronouncing 6 with a long vowel.

... also Miho-nee is awesome. Just saying.

FlareKnight · 2011-07-09, 13:50

A good episode to get into the heads of Subaru and Tomoka. Some definite similarities between them which of course helped fire Subaru up in terms of helping the team. Both have some great talents but things around them are acting against them. Subaru already lost his team and has been in a bad spot for a while now. Tomoka of course is losing the place that let her feel the game could be fun again. Couldn't do anything for his team, but at least Subaru can help out here.

Could see how everything would damage Subaru's desire to get into things. Even when his club is back up and running I doubt the long term nickname of 'lolicon club' is going to vanish very quickly and that will just hurt attempts to recruit guys to play for the team. Could be years until that damage is undone. While coaching isn't going to really let him play maybe it will give him a push to find a way to play again and use his talents.

Glad that in the end Subaru still won the showdown. Sure Tomoka was avoiding using her jump shot, but still think Subaru would have handled things. Nothing wrong with having someone that's supposed to be talented and more experienced win over someone that is talented but younger.

Midonin · 2011-07-09, 14:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raiga

I don't know of any way of pronouncing 6 with a long vowel.

It's close enough that the pun still mostly works. There's usually a little headroom when it comes to homophones.

dark998 · 2011-07-09, 16:25

Very informative episode 2. No loli fanservice this time but plenty of backstory about Moka and how the female basketball club came to exist.

And man, Subaru is a really good MC. My opinion of him was mostly neutral at first but he has resolve AND knows how to treat his lolis. Extra points for not holding back against Moka in their 1 vs 1 match.

kemal_1915 · 2011-07-09, 18:34

nice ep!
they really depict the basketball part of the story
then we will see more because the next ep will be more serious training
and it should be the match in ep 4
so little fanservice in ep 1 and 2 is totally acceptable
However, the damage are done
some viewer has dropped this after ep 1
they have missed something good by judging a book by its cover

the match reminded me a little bit of "Sannoh vs Shohoku" match in Slam Dunk
of course, the quality is far from that one but some of the strategies are inherited from it
That's why I think Subaru has done a great job
even Anzai sensei can't do anything better than Subaru to help those girls

judasmartel · 2011-07-09, 20:43

For some reason, Subaru's VA (Yuuki Kaji) reminds of Atsushi Abe (played as Touma in Index) and Hiro Shimono (Kaji-san actually sounds so much like him that I thought Hiro was here for a while., LOL)

Man, just can't get enough of Maho! When she argues with Subaru, it actually reminds me about how Index and Touma argue about magic.

2011-07-07, 20:10	Link #181
judasmartel Senior Member Author Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Cainta, Rizal, Philippines	And just in case you (didn't) notice: Spoiler for : Yuka Iguchi (plays Maho) also played as Index Librorum Prohibitorum in To Aru Majutsu no Index.

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rladls716 Senior Member Join Date: May 2011	I have a feeling that this anime will become very popular just because of character designs with decent storyline and seiyuus. And yes, I did not notice that until where the part Maho argues with Subaru about getting better in basket in a short time, that is like Index arguing with Touma about magic theories. (Sorry I do not know this forums very well) Last edited by rladls716; 2011-07-08 at 00:59. Reason: I do not know how to add spoilers tag properly

2011-07-08, 11:02	Link #183
Midonin Last Engage Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Florida	Spoiler for 69 Club 02 - another place: I was considering abandoning the title for my review, but now that it's been brought to public, no reason not to continue. Onward and wardward. Not just because she shares the same voice actress (though that helps), but it's looking Tomoka is what Coco JD might have been had she not suffered paralysis by giant robot. We also got a look at her home life. Very traditional for a girl who's looking to be the elementary school Michael Jordan. Since we wouldn't have a series otherwise, looks like Tomoka and Subaru both reawakened their love of the sport. Having a heartfelt conversation at sunset is often a great way to do that. Which is why I schedule all of my speeches for sunset. Or sunrise. Basically, half-sun. It always works. Now that we've gotten to know Tomoka a bit, there's still the entire rest of the team. If they all don't learn and grow, nobody's going to be winning anything. He only knows about five or so basketball players.

2011-07-08, 13:12	Link #184
gecd Cah Gunungkidul Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Jogja Age: 35	after watching ep 2 I glad this anime is not just mindless lolicon show __________________ Wedang Jahe Kalengan, teman anda melewati malam yang dingin dan sepi! 0% alcohol, 80% ginger syrup, 10% love, 10% GALAU!!

2011-07-08, 17:02	Link #185
pampz21 ShipCore Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Age: 31	Watching this reminds me of Lucky Star.... Loli Loli Loli Loli Pop!!!!! EDIT: Feel like watching lucky star again __________________ to Believe is to Live, to Ship is to Believe, the best part of believe is the Lie, to Lie to oneself is to Live and that is the Essence of Life

2011-07-08, 19:41	Link #186
ion475 にこにこにー Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: 国立音ノ木坂学院	Finish ep2... All I'll say is, sigh, like basically every single anime adaptation of LN, they just cut out WAY too many inner conversations...the inner working of Subaru is not there, the inner thinking of Tomoka is not there...not to mention, they cut out by far the best part of how Mihoshi got those tape in the first place... On side note, HanaKana did improve a little bit voicing Tomoka...still not quite hot-blood enough, though, her voice is just too cute... Next episode should be the game...

2011-07-09, 00:36	Link #190
Peanutbutter Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007	So Tomoka is Kazuhiko Aikawa and our team is Mizuho lolified. And damn, that's a damn short skirt there, Aoi. Damn! I also can't stop thinking of Hanasaku's Ohana/Kou when looking at Aoi/Subaru here as well.

2011-07-09, 00:58	Link #191
Ravenblitz \|･ω･`) Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Getting there	__________________

2011-07-09, 04:41	Link #192
Kanon Kana Hanazawa ♥ Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: France Age: 37	Episode two was really sweet. A lot of focus on Basketball and Tomoka's past and little to no loli antics. Tomoka is so cute~ ("riding a bike together is wrong"). I'm looking forward to see what kind of strategy Subaru will come up with to defeat the boys. Apparently, Tomoka defeated them all by herself in the past, so will it really be that hard to beat them again? __________________

2011-07-09, 13:50	Link #196
FlareKnight User of the "Fast Draw" Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Canada	A good episode to get into the heads of Subaru and Tomoka. Some definite similarities between them which of course helped fire Subaru up in terms of helping the team. Both have some great talents but things around them are acting against them. Subaru already lost his team and has been in a bad spot for a while now. Tomoka of course is losing the place that let her feel the game could be fun again. Couldn't do anything for his team, but at least Subaru can help out here. Could see how everything would damage Subaru's desire to get into things. Even when his club is back up and running I doubt the long term nickname of 'lolicon club' is going to vanish very quickly and that will just hurt attempts to recruit guys to play for the team. Could be years until that damage is undone. While coaching isn't going to really let him play maybe it will give him a push to find a way to play again and use his talents. Glad that in the end Subaru still won the showdown. Sure Tomoka was avoiding using her jump shot, but still think Subaru would have handled things. Nothing wrong with having someone that's supposed to be talented and more experienced win over someone that is talented but younger. __________________ Anime-Evo

2011-07-09, 16:25	Link #198
dark998 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009	Very informative episode 2. No loli fanservice this time but plenty of backstory about Moka and how the female basketball club came to exist. And man, Subaru is a really good MC. My opinion of him was mostly neutral at first but he has resolve AND knows how to treat his lolis. Extra points for not holding back against Moka in their 1 vs 1 match.

2011-07-09, 18:34	Link #199
kemal_1915 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Hong Kong	nice ep! they really depict the basketball part of the story then we will see more because the next ep will be more serious training and it should be the match in ep 4 so little fanservice in ep 1 and 2 is totally acceptable However, the damage are done some viewer has dropped this after ep 1 they have missed something good by judging a book by its cover the match reminded me a little bit of "Sannoh vs Shohoku" match in Slam Dunk of course, the quality is far from that one but some of the strategies are inherited from it That's why I think Subaru has done a great job even Anzai sensei can't do anything better than Subaru to help those girls

2011-07-09, 20:43	Link #200
judasmartel Senior Member Author Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Cainta, Rizal, Philippines	For some reason, Subaru's VA (Yuuki Kaji) reminds of Atsushi Abe (played as Touma in Index) and Hiro Shimono (Kaji-san actually sounds so much like him that I thought Hiro was here for a while., LOL) Man, just can't get enough of Maho! When she argues with Subaru, it actually reminds me about how Index and Touma argue about magic.