Second Term Episode 15 Discussion

[thundrakkon]

Wow, this definitely was an awesome episode. Tenma was actually enjoyable to watch this episode and totally cracked me up.

As for always knocking down any comments concerning Yakumo's feelings for Harima, please stop; you don't see us degrading your Eri comments. Yakumo obviously has feelings for him, but it is a matter of where those feelings are heading, as either a close friend or a lover. Girls in real life will often seek out guys who are like their father, and in this episode, Harima reminded Yakumo of her father. Yakumo always wants to support Harima anyway she can, and definitely cares about his happiness more than hers. Isn't that one of the basic rules of true love? Anyway, we know this is probably going to be the last Onigiri episode this season, so lets enjoy it. The depth and compassion that is shown of Yakumo in this episode just make you want to love her that much more. She is truly a wonderful character.

As for Eri, it looks like it is going to get a lot more fun watching her development soon. Although, it will interesting to see how they can turn Harima around from Tenma loving to Eri affection.

Originally Posted by ichigoismyhomie

maybe they should have a showdown between yakumo and eri for the season finale..........and akira be the referee...........

Eri might have more catfight skills, but Yakumo always seems to come out on top when they battle head to head. Therefore, I do not think it would be fair for the storyline if it is moving towards Eri.

[Deathkillz]

^ ahh good a yakumo supporter eri is sexy and all but yakumo is just a high level IMO btw is it me or is eri becomming insecure? she seems really down when she told his servent that her friends wont notice even if she leaves...i dnt think shes that unloved

[Shredder]

True, that was pretty insecure. Such a self pitying comment.

As for knocking down Yakumo, who cares. It's ppl's right. Not that I care to do it. Eri can just as well be knocked down. Also if Yakumo is that big on being less formal, she maybe should first consider changing from Harima-san to Harima-kun like Tenma does. Btw...is it considered a significant event in Japan when honorific is changed? I imagine it's awkward.

[Onizuka-GTO]

Originally Posted by Shredder

is it considered a significant event in Japan when honorific is changed? I imagine it's awkward.

i don't think its awkard, just amusing i think, because it could change in a flash, and people in a developing relationship probably won't notice until someone outside of them does, and then it all goes pear shaped.

when you call a strange by kun, it is an affectionate term, from someone older to you, or to someone consider a friend.

Its like grabbing someone and start calling them "Icky" when their name is actually "nicky". same sort of situation i think.

[JarOfMayo]

Originally Posted by Onizuka-GTO

i don't think its awkard, just amusing i think, because it could change in a flash, and people in a developing relationship probably won't notice until someone outside of them does, and then it all goes pear shaped.

when you call a strange by kun, it is an affectionate term, from someone older to you, or to someone consider a friend.

Its like grabbing someone and start calling them "Icky" when their name is actually "nicky". same sort of situation i think.

Yea, theres a good example of it in uhhh Lamune forget which episode but an early one. It's an awkward thing sometimes, especially if folk have been addressing one another the same for years. (As is the case in the noted example)

I also think the "parents" factor to SR is interesting too. Little is ever said on many characters family life. The manga has tons of life if it ever wanted to go in that direction I think. There was one future chapter or b(?) one that had a story on the Tsukamoto sisters in their youth. But anyhow for pretty much everyone in SR the family life, parents aren't disclosed... Some exceptions I would say are Eri, Mikoto, and Lala... maybe others I think.

[ZODDGUTS]

Originally Posted by kenjiharima

Barney? Seriously maybe it's from Ogura's performances. Namely the animals. Here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yN2SF...20Ogura%20onna

lol Maybe that's true.

Liked the chibi of Eri, Sagano , Ichijo and especially Suou.

Now the next "arc" is when things start to get really good in School Rumble.

[snkkid]

Those who don't know it yet, from this point on things are going to get very very interesting, probably the best part of them all (even thought i'm not a fan of a particular flag).

I'm surprised episode 15 has got this far (towards the end of V12) now that just makes me wonder whether 2nd term will finish just on or a thew chapters after V12, give or take a thew B chapters. It would be great if most of V13 gets covered too.

[Shredder]

Off topic, but I've never before seen an online lisp in my life.

[SonicMonkey]

Originally Posted by Swampstorm

Pretty much every one after this one should. "Eri" is an alternate spelling for "win", as a matter of fact.

That's true, even currently in the most recent manga the ricers dont get very much play.

I do wish the current manga plot would pick up a little bit more... but hey atleast we know there will be enough material for a third anime season

[Sinestra]

Very enjoyable as always the comment Eri made about the manga were to damn funny, and watching Tenma was so funny i had to pause several times so i wouldnt miss anything. But as always i feel soooooooooooooooooooooo sorry for Harima can we say misunderstanding (AGAIN) i forsee monkey in his future. i am now torn though between the HarimaXEri ending and the HarimaXYakumo i dont support the Tenma ending it just doesnt sit well with me. its very obvious that Yakumo has feelings for Harima but has she caught on about Tenma? i really want to see a Yakumo Vs. Eri showdown dont know if we will get it but it would be really freakin cool, so sad the series is almost over im going to miss it.

[Shredder]

Originally Posted by Sinestra

so sad the series is almost over im going to miss it.

It will be sad to see anyone disappointed. Disappointing to see disappointment. Hopefully things will all work out. Being SR I think somehow they will. Not sure how though. As for showdown, Eri owned Yakumo at the rave. A real chewing out. Yakumo would have to summon hulk to have a chance of winning, that timidity cannot likely lead to victory.

[Sinestra]

Originally Posted by Shredder

It will be sad to see anyone disappointed. Disappointing to see disappointment. Hopefully things will all work out. Being SR I think somehow they will. Not sure how though. As for showdown, Eri owned Yakumo at the rave. A real chewing out. Yakumo would have to summon hulk to have a chance of winning, that timidity cannot likely lead to victory.

You do have a point cant be timid in battle but who knows Yakumo could totally pull super dragon punch out of somewhere or shell just cry and run away either way it will be fun to watch

[Red_eyes]

Don't forget during the dance Eri ended up in Yakumo's embrace so don't be so quick to judge!

[KiM02]

erm there is this part which i didn't really understand with the cockroach and stuff at the very last part of the episode hmm anyone knows what exactly that scene meant? many thanks in advance

[ichigoismyhomie]

Originally Posted by KiM02

erm there is this part which i didn't really understand with the cockroach and stuff at the very last part of the episode hmm anyone knows what exactly that scene meant? many thanks in advance

IT was the part where tenma wanna run several tests on harima based on her friends' msg (more like opinion) on her phone. The cockroach thing was the test if harima will protect yakumo fromm harm or not....and if he will use violence to solve the problem. It was the idea from karin.

The last part of this episode really cracks me up. wall crawling tenma is superrrr creeepy yet hilarious at the same time. It sorta like the girl from movie "the grudge". ....I think it was yoko.....or something like that. That was a major LOL. pooor harima will have a huge misunderstanding coming ahead of him. but hilarious misunderstandings are all school rumble is about.

I really can't wait to see the next episode.....even though i have to dl the raw first......

[Shredder]

It was great how Harima aced all of the tests, was there every any doubt? I'm sure cockroach thing was some spoof--usually when outlandish scenes happen in SR they're spoofs, like the card scene early this season. Grudge I didn't see but that sounds right.


Just change the names to Yakumo and Eri and there you have it!

[KiM02]

i see i see so its something like harima mistook that room for tenma's then tenma juz happened to see him sneaking into yakumo's room? and all the crawling tenma(s).. its trying to show that harima has kind of like committed a sin or somewhat? o.o the preview of episode 16 seemed to show even more misunderstandings and confusions lol yes and i do agree that sr is basically all about hilarious misunderstandings.. its these that make people want to and just can't stop watching the series i guess ^^

[Anime Online]

If we are already well into Manga volume#12 in Episode#15, and if my understanding is correct that Manga volume#13 is the latest one, doesn't that mean School Rumble anime will run out of manga material soon? Would the anime producers have to create new material for a School Rumble Term 3, or wait until enough manga material has accumulated before running School Rumble Term 3?

Sometimes I wish the anime would simply conclude in Term2. It would be torture to wait for Term 3.

[gimmecash]

Seems like no one mentioned about the significance of the "badge of recognition." Did Yakumo attend the event for herself or was it for Harima? Personally, she is continuously trying to help Harima, while at the same time she tries to improve her impression on Harima. You have to give her credit for supporting Harima 100%. Attending the meeting with the Chief Editor, taking him into her home, going out in the cold winter night to buy him ink, posing for him (NEGLECTING her SISTER), getting the badge of recognition. At this point, I still cant 100% infer that she likes him. My only conclusion is something is developing, and it would be great to see yakumo break out of her shell, though I love her conservative self.

I really can't see Eri X Harima. Its just the fact that a rich girl + a delinquent wont work for me. I rather see commoner + commoner; which probably represent the majority who watches this anime. Anyways, Im an odd one out - I want to see Harima with either one of the Tsukamotos, Excuse any grammar mistakes due to my lack of sleep.

[KiM02]

hmmm it sure is true that as the episodes progress, yakumo seems to be doing more and more things for harima though there still isn't any hint or clue to suggest that she has feelings for him clearly..omg and is it true that eri is leaving for england (for good)? that can't be right? because she's definitely one of the main characters in the series T.T