(L) NHK ni Youkoso! (Welcome to the NHK!)

[Tatsushiro]

Looks like they cut down the budget for episode 19. Animation looks like ass.

And...

Spoiler:

WTF!! You WILL actually see this on episode 19.

[Shiroth]

Yeah, its the same art style that was used for episode 04 - though this time around some scenes do suit whats going on. Anyway, i'm a guy that doesn't depend on art alone.. so onto the episode:

Yet again, Gonzo have done a wonderful job. They wrapped up a lot of the lose ends that started to appear around episode 18.. and seem to have got Misaki & Satou's friendship back onto normal tracks. Now.. time to talk about the main part of the episode - Satou's talk with Kobayashi's brother. Just like in the manga, the heart to heart feel was there all the way, that for me made the scene feel much more real then it could have been. You're un-human if you don't at least shed a few tears at this scene.. it could break anyone - i'm sure thats the edge they where going for. I won't talk about anything else on this episode.. 'cause it'll be fun to find out for yourself. :3

The preview for episode 20 'Welcome to the Winter Day!' doesn't really give much away as to what kind of ending they're headed for, though i'm sure something should come from the episode next week. Though.. there is something that happens in the preview thats gotten me in 'fan-girl' mode, though i'll talk about that after a few of you have seen the episode.

[Deathkillz]

Originally Posted by Shiroth

Yet again, Gonzo have done a wonderful job. They wrapped up a lot of the lose ends that started to appear around episode 18.. and seem to have got Misaki & Satou's friendship back onto normal tracks. Now.. time to talk about the main part of the episode - Satou's talk with Kobayashi's brother. Just like in the manga, the heart to heart feel was there all the way, that for me made the scene feel much more real then it could have been. You're un-human if you don't at least shed a few tears at this scene.. it could break anyone - i'm sure thats the edge they where going for. I won't talk about anything else on this episode.. 'cause it'll be fun to find out for yourself. :3

whoo im human yes emotions were high watching this ep...the "revelation" was also done so beautifully at the end...its quite nice to see a human striving for hope for once...makes me want to cheer him on more cause hes showing so much guts and determination and whats more...he seems happy doing it a sigh of relief from me ^_^

[js1956]

Looks like they jumped to chapter 27 for some of the material in eps 19. And, if my bablefish from the main site is correct in eps 20...

Spoiler:

Yamazaki gets called back to the farm

I beleive that the last 3-4 episodes will focus on Misaki and her problems. It makes sense to use this for the series' climax.

[Shiroth]

Originally Posted by js1956

Spoiler:

Yamazaki gets called back to the farm

Spoiler:

& seeming as though we've had nothing from Nanako in a while, we shall probably get him leaving.

Originally Posted by js1956

I beleive that the last 3-4 episodes will focus on Misaki and her problems. It makes sense to use this for the series' climax.

A nice idea, but remember..

Spoiler:

For it to take full effect, they might work a bit from Chapter 19.. and go from there into the Starry Sky for the ending. Its possible - but not if they plan to go for a new ending all together.

[eggplant]

Originally Posted by js1956

I beleive that the last 3-4 episodes will focus on Misaki and her problems. It makes sense to use this for the series' climax.

That may be a remote possibility, but judging from the synopses for ep. 21 and 22, it's likely they will pursue a Satou closure.

Spoiler for Episode 21 synopsis:

Welcome to the Reset!

Satou and Yamazaki's galge has finally been completed. Keeping his promise with his parents, Yamazaki quits school and returns home. While helping out with the moving work, Satou reflects on his days spent with Yamazaki.

Spoiler for Episode 22 synopsis:

Welcome to God!

Ever since Yamazaki moved out, Satou felt empty at heart. Misaki manages to lure Satou outside for a New Year's shrine visit by telling him he has to take finals for the counseling sessions. However, the shrine is crowded, and they lose sight of each other. Satou stands aimlessly at a street corner looking lobotomized, when an unexpected person calls out to him.

Spoiler for speculation for this person:

Kashiwa-senpai

[physics223]

I pray for proper closure. Please let me have it. :V

[Shiroth]

Originally Posted by eggplant

Spoiler for Episode 22 synopsis:

Welcome to God!

Ever since Yamazaki moved out, Satou felt empty at heart. Misaki manages to lure Satou outside for a New Year's shrine visit by telling him he has to take finals for the counseling sessions. However, the shrine is crowded, and they lose sight of each other. Satou stands aimlessly at a street corner looking lobotomized, when an unexpected person calls out to him.

Spoiler for speculation for this person:

Kashiwa-senpai

Spoiler for Episode 22:

Hmmm..

This could go well.. and i mean really well, if its not going to be Kashiwa.. then it might just be Yamazaki's return. The lil' extra i was talking about in 20's preview was Kashiwa's voice.. though that wouldn't mean anything, but now we know she shall make a ending appearance is something thats gotten me doing back-flips in my room.

Still, its hard to say if they're going to use new material with bringing Kashiwa-senpai back into it, or taking a few out of the manga.. and have her moving towards Satou. As i said - its hard to say when they'll only be two episodes after it. Anyway - great news!

[Sinestra]

ep 18 was kind of heartbreaking the way it ended with Ms Prez's brother cringing in the corner screaming for her and Satou and Yamazakis realization of who he was. I guess were getting pretty close to the end Im hoping for a good ending but right now im just biding my time till Hitomi makes her appearence again. I cant wait to get back to her situation

[eggplant]

Looking at the cast interview from the Gonzo Cafe site, it looks like the final episode will be:

Spoiler for Final episode speculation and novel ending:

A happy ending for Satou (unlike the novel)

Here are covers of DVD Vol. 2 on sale Nov. 24.


Cast photo for final episode.
Seated from left to right: Kobayashi Sanae (Kashiwa Hitomi), Koizumi Yutaka (Satou Tatsuhiro), Makino Yui (Nakahara Misaki), Sakaguchi Daisuke (Yamazaki Kaoru)
Standing from left to right: Takemoto Eiji (Kobayashi Yuuichi), Katakai Kaoru (Hikikomori Seijin), Hayamizu Risa (Kobayashi Megumi), Shishido Rumi (Plrin, Midorikawa Nanako, Rei, Torotoro), Matsuzaki Akiko (Hikikomori Seijin)

[Shiroth]

Originally Posted by eggplant

Looking at the cast interview from the Gonzo Cafe site, it looks like the final episode will be:

Spoiler for Final episode speculation and novel ending:

A happy ending for Satou (unlike the novel)

Spoiler:

It'll be interesting to see how it'll play out.

Liking the covers for volume 02. I was a lil' shocked when the first volume arrived at my door to see all new art covers. Glad to see it'll be carrying on - & Kashiwa goodness. Also, we have the second OST being released on the 22nd of this month. Can't wait for that~

& you just gotta love the cast photo. You never know.. they might just plan a live action series. :3

[physics223]

You may have made what little of my day is left, eggplant. Thanks.

[tritoch]

Yui Makino is purdee.

[npal]

Need more Makino Yui pics

[Shiroth]

http://www.jvcmusic.co.jp/m-serve/yui/

For all your Makino Yui needs~

[physics223]

She has a great voice. She looks great too. I can't believe she's Misaki-chan.

[Shiroth]

Originally Posted by physics223

She has a great voice. She looks great too. I can't believe she's Misaki-chan.

You've forgotten her wonderful singing voice.

Its true that i heard her first in the opening season for Tsubasa Chronicle, but whenever i see Sakura, or watch a bit of Aria, i always think Misaki.

[physics223]

Yeah. I did.

[Apostle_Kyon]

Originally Posted by Lilith

Ep 18
Satou get a happy ending?

A nice and sweet but cliche ending idea..

Spoiler:

Satou gets laid.. (with Kashiwa of course.. not gonna happen with Misaki.)

[physics223]

I think it would be much more deeper-delving than that. That would be quite a shallow ending.