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Cloudedmind · 2018-07-12, 23:12

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Originally Posted by Kazu-kun

Before Kanata showed up she was ready to chase Haruka away. Also note Narumi's partner knew the whole deal was about Kanata.

We need to know what's the deal between Narumi and Kanata before we can make any conclusions about her.

She was still being needlessly cold, and aggressive towards someone she barely even knew, even though her conflict is with Kanata. Her friend even pointed this out, so it's not like I'm seeing something that wasn't there. My main point was that both Harukana Receive and Hanebedo have/had characters that were acting like jerks. So, I don't see either show as being better in that regard.

BWTraveller · 2018-07-12, 23:18

My guess is she has had some really negative experiences with someone who was incredibly powerful, enough so to be called an "ace", which combined with her feelings that team play is central and fed into it, pushing her to cling to that philosophy in rejection of that person's power. Her reaction certainly didn't seem like merely someone who disagreed as a rule with a concept, more like someone for whom that term had become a real sore spot. This doesn't excuse her, she still may have been going a little too hard, but it makes a little more sense than her just being a jerk.

Kazu-kun · 2018-07-13, 03:02

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Originally Posted by Cloudedmind

She was still being needlessly cold, and aggressive towards someone she barely even knew, even though her conflict is with Kanata.

Cold, yes. Aggressive, not really. She kept it civil. Unlike Nagisa from Hanebado who was an massive bitch treating everyone around her like shit. Actually, if Riko didn't stop Nagisa when Yuka confronted her in episode 1, Nagisa was gonna beat her up. That's being aggressive.

Haak · 2018-07-13, 06:24

There's aggressive and then there's passive aggressive. What happened here was the latter. Not seen Hanebado but I'm guessing that was the former. This is all a moot point though: Nobody is watching this show primarily for substance. They're watching it for SUBSTANCE.

~~Pocari_Sweat~~ · 2018-07-13, 06:56

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There's aggressive and then there's passive aggressive. What happened here was the latter. Not seen Hanebado but I'm guessing that was the former. This is all a moot point though: Nobody is watching this show primarily for substance. They're watching it for SUBSTANCE.

They're watching for PLOT.

And yes Hanebado is infinitely better than this, but at the same time Harukana Receive made it pretty obvious what it was about so... whatever lol.

Infinite Zenith · 2018-07-13, 09:24

Which anime is "better" is neither here nor there – it's akin to comparing apples and oranges owing to the fact that Harukana Receive and Hanebado have different stories to tell

orion · 2018-07-13, 09:48

I'm watching it for team play. It does send a positive message from the start unlike Hanebo.

Really, they are just wearing bikinis. It's summer where I'm at. It's not that special.

EroKing · 2018-07-13, 11:18

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Drake · 2018-07-13, 11:21

This shows "plot" is great so far, I cant get enough of the "plot".

FlareKnight · 2018-07-13, 11:46

I'm kind of impressed they were willing to avoid using an OP/ED for the first two episodes just to squeeze in more content. Oh sure there is plenty of "plot" in there, but there is good character moments as well that they made time for. Although yeah totally had moments of Kanata just absorbed in Haruka's rear end

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That was a good emotion driven episode. It got things where you expected, but it really worked. A hard path for Kanata to get where she was by episode's end, but one that needed to be taken. After all she did want to play, but just couldn't bring herself to take the step beyond that desire.

And certainly a rough one for Narumi as well. Shows Haruka does have some clever brain power there. Logically if the goal was to win then targeting someone who is at least appearing to get used to the serves makes little sense. If Narumi was 100% out to win in the most efficient way then targeting Kanata who she knows isn't comfortable receiving and then spiking would be best. Instead she kept going after Haruka because she couldn't stand doing that. A bit of a brutal win condition, but it worked.

Probably helps everyone as well. Narumi can move on easier knowing that Kanata is ok. And Kanata can regain her confidence and find a way to win despite her height being an issue.

Haak · 2018-07-13, 12:18

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BWTraveller · 2018-07-13, 13:19

I'm enjoying both the plot and the plot. It's not necessarily a new or unique plot, it's something we've heard plenty of times. In fact I'd say 80% or more of sports anime I've seen, great and terrible, followed this or otherwise similar plotlines, with newbies who are somehow awesome and veterans who quit or are considering quitting on account of some "weakness", and if both are present you can almost guarantee that the new prodigy will either become a dear friend and support for the weak veteran, or a rival to spur them on to keep going.

On the note of the plot then, while I agree with Kanata I'd say hers is cuter all the same.

Infinite Zenith · 2018-07-13, 13:35

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grecefar · 2018-07-13, 15:32

That ntr thought... ;-;

nice match I enjoyed it a bit, looks like haruka can be a genius.

Kanon · 2018-07-13, 18:29

I never expected the girls themselves to talk about their butts

The series is pretty self aware.

This episode also turned on the yuri undertones to the max. Not that I think anything will actually come out of it.

As for the plot, classic stuff but it was handled pretty well. Now we know why Narumi was so harsh with Haruka and also why Kanata was envious of Haruka's height. Narumi turned out to be a very kind girl, who unintentionally ended up hurting her friend. I hope we'll see them make up soon.

Kazu-kun · 2018-07-13, 19:17

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who unintentionally ended up hurting her friend.

I wouldn't say that. Kanata ran away on her own because she felt useless. Narumi couldn't find a way to help her, but she didn't hurt her either.

Wandering Soul · 2018-07-13, 20:04

This series definitely has some strong "plot". The actual plot isn't so bad either. The ending casts Narumi in a different light compared to the last episode and showed that she was concerned for Kanata too. I'm looking forward to seeing them reconcile.

IceHism · 2018-07-13, 20:05

don't care about the "plot" but why aren't the matches themselves animated with the same ambition and technique that hanebado does for their badminton matches

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Sad, i just want the matches to be as cool and hot blooded as possible.

Story seems pretty typical so far but i don't mind. And hey i just figured out harukana is just the main two character's names together xd. also yuri but i don't care for undertones.

FlareKnight · 2018-07-13, 20:50

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I wouldn't say that. Kanata ran away on her own because she felt useless. Narumi couldn't find a way to help her, but she didn't hurt her either.

I think at worst she was too kind. Narumi clearly isn't necessarily a master of verbal communication so couldn't push Kanata in the way she needed to be pushed. She tried to help in the only way she could by working harder to carry the receiving duties that Kanata was afraid to. And while well-intentioned it just resulted in Kanata's feeling of being dead weight just getting worse.

She didn't hurt her so much as Narumi just wasn't equipped to help her overcome it. May have been an issue that both required someone like Haruka and the time for Kanata to want to try again. Kanata needed to feel needed and Haruka was good at getting that feeling across.

Kazu-kun · 2018-07-13, 21:05

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Narumi clearly isn't necessarily a master of verbal communication

I think you nailed it here. Like Ayasa said, Narumi is by nature a shy, introverted kinda person. She just didn't have the boldness that was needed to push Kanata out of her shell.

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Haak Me, An Intellectual Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: UK Age: 33	There's aggressive and then there's passive aggressive. What happened here was the latter. Not seen Hanebado but I'm guessing that was the former. This is all a moot point though: Nobody is watching this show primarily for substance. They're watching it for SUBSTANCE. __________________ MAL \| AnimeSuki Choice Awards 2020 Winners

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Infinite Zenith Operation sneaky sneaks IT Support Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Hic et ubique	Which anime is "better" is neither here nor there – it's akin to comparing apples and oranges owing to the fact that Harukana Receive and Hanebado have different stories to tell __________________

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orion Waiting for more taiyuki! Join Date: Jan 2004	I'm watching it for team play. It does send a positive message from the start unlike Hanebo. Really, they are just wearing bikinis. It's summer where I'm at. It's not that special. __________________

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Drake dn ʎɐʍ sıɥʇ Graphic Designer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Northern Ireland	This shows "plot" is great so far, I cant get enough of the "plot". __________________

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BWTraveller Born to ship Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Texas	My guess is she has had some really negative experiences with someone who was incredibly powerful, enough so to be called an "ace", which combined with her feelings that team play is central and fed into it, pushing her to cling to that philosophy in rejection of that person's power. Her reaction certainly didn't seem like merely someone who disagreed as a rule with a concept, more like someone for whom that term had become a real sore spot. This doesn't excuse her, she still may have been going a little too hard, but it makes a little more sense than her just being a jerk.

2018-07-13, 11:46	Link #70
FlareKnight User of the "Fast Draw" Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Canada	I'm kind of impressed they were willing to avoid using an OP/ED for the first two episodes just to squeeze in more content. Oh sure there is plenty of "plot" in there, but there is good character moments as well that they made time for. Although yeah totally had moments of Kanata just absorbed in Haruka's rear end . That was a good emotion driven episode. It got things where you expected, but it really worked. A hard path for Kanata to get where she was by episode's end, but one that needed to be taken. After all she did want to play, but just couldn't bring herself to take the step beyond that desire. And certainly a rough one for Narumi as well. Shows Haruka does have some clever brain power there. Logically if the goal was to win then targeting someone who is at least appearing to get used to the serves makes little sense. If Narumi was 100% out to win in the most efficient way then targeting Kanata who she knows isn't comfortable receiving and then spiking would be best. Instead she kept going after Haruka because she couldn't stand doing that. A bit of a brutal win condition, but it worked. Probably helps everyone as well. Narumi can move on easier knowing that Kanata is ok. And Kanata can regain her confidence and find a way to win despite her height being an issue. __________________ Anime-Evo

2018-07-13, 13:19	Link #72
BWTraveller Born to ship Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Texas	I'm enjoying both the plot and the plot. It's not necessarily a new or unique plot, it's something we've heard plenty of times. In fact I'd say 80% or more of sports anime I've seen, great and terrible, followed this or otherwise similar plotlines, with newbies who are somehow awesome and veterans who quit or are considering quitting on account of some "weakness", and if both are present you can almost guarantee that the new prodigy will either become a dear friend and support for the weak veteran, or a rival to spur them on to keep going. On the note of the plot then, while I agree with Kanata I'd say hers is cuter all the same.

2018-07-13, 15:32	Link #74
grecefar Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Blue Notes Blues	That ntr thought... ;-; nice match I enjoyed it a bit, looks like haruka can be a genius.

2018-07-13, 18:29	Link #75
Kanon Kana Hanazawa ♥ Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: France Age: 37	I never expected the girls themselves to talk about their butts The series is pretty self aware. This episode also turned on the yuri undertones to the max. Not that I think anything will actually come out of it. As for the plot, classic stuff but it was handled pretty well. Now we know why Narumi was so harsh with Haruka and also why Kanata was envious of Haruka's height. Narumi turned out to be a very kind girl, who unintentionally ended up hurting her friend. I hope we'll see them make up soon. __________________

2018-07-13, 20:04	Link #77
Wandering Soul Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: America	This series definitely has some strong "plot". The actual plot isn't so bad either. The ending casts Narumi in a different light compared to the last episode and showed that she was concerned for Kanata too. I'm looking forward to seeing them reconcile. __________________

2018-07-13, 20:05	Link #78
IceHism Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014	don't care about the "plot" but why aren't the matches themselves animated with the same ambition and technique that hanebado does for their badminton matches . Sad, i just want the matches to be as cool and hot blooded as possible. Story seems pretty typical so far but i don't mind. And hey i just figured out harukana is just the main two character's names together xd. also yuri but i don't care for undertones.