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Flower · 2015-03-28, 23:47

Ep 12 (finale)

Yes indeed - that was excellent.

One of things about this series I have liked best about this series is how many things it has going on under the surface - a surface so beautifully animated and with such striking, easy to "label" aspects (such as the food itself and the intense delight the characters show while eating) that it almost camouflages the serious elements to the story going on underneath.

The series is based on a 4-koma manga as well, and from what I have heard the story was woven together and unpacked in meaning to a great degree, bringing about a result as effective as was done with the anime adaptation of Gochuumon wa Usagi Desu Ka, but with deeper character exploration and development.

This last episode was an excellent stopping point to the series, which on the whole in my opinion was done extremely well.

Pen3 · 2015-03-29, 00:28

Only complaint would be not enough Shiina, but overall i enjoyed the show.

SamCurt · 2015-03-29, 04:46

For a Kirara series that gets adapted, I put Koufuku second or third, after Hidamari and (possibly) GA.

Kanon · 2015-03-29, 09:51

I'm quite sad it's over given that it's obvious there'll never be a second season. At least it ended on a very good note, with Ryo not having to feel lonely anymore now that Kirin is going to live with her. It's the best thing that could have happened to her, other than her parents coming back.

EroKing · 2015-03-29, 10:47

James Rye · 2015-03-29, 12:58

An adorable ending, glad that Kirin and Ryo will live together, they gonna have a fun life till their adulthood and will stay great friends to each other.

Mubyoshi · 2015-03-29, 20:31

Was hoping her parents would finally come home, guess not. Overall I enjoyed this one, never fails to make me hungry after each episode! S2 will probably be an impossibility.

Master_Yoma · 2015-03-29, 21:07

Why did Shaft have to make eating so smexy with lips and that food but dont know whay anyone whats to leave Ryou alone

9/10 Need more

SamCurt · 2015-03-30, 01:20

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Originally Posted by Master_Yoma

Why did Shaft have to make eating so smexy with lips and that food

Because that's how the manga art is. It's the main point of their foodgasms.

HandofFate · 2015-03-30, 01:21

SHAFT really setting a precedent for Shokugeki no Souma to follow up on...

SamCurt · 2015-03-30, 01:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by HandofFate

SHAFT really setting a precedent for Shokugeki no Souma to follow up on...

I'm puzzled. These two series, after all, have different demographics and emphases. Koufuku concentrates more on the social and emotional part of food.

Marcus H. · 2015-03-30, 01:33

There's also another gourmet show this season aside from Shokugeki.

Benigmatica · 2015-03-31, 02:58

I can say that Koufuku Graffiti is described as 'comfort food' or sort! Good series by SHAFT, but I think that it won't have another season...

SamCurt · 2015-03-31, 04:23

While I already have an idea as for why Ryou's taste buds stopped working in the beginning, it is worthwhile to restate the central theme of the series: the experience of food is better shared.

The second half of this episode is anime original, so it took some time to close another loose end--the issue between Kirin and her mother. They seems to have a better relationship than, say episode 1.

As I mentioned, Koufuku Graffiti is close to the top of my list of animated Kirara series because the following:

Goes deep enough into your sentiments / emotions to be healing, but not so much so as to go into angst. A lot of Kirara series tends to shallow on this regard.
The existence of an overarching plot and character development for a Slice-of-Life.
I know a lot of readers doesn't like this comment--This series's yuri-teasing is still within plausible deniability.

For a note: for these reasons, despite often seen to be a Kirara person, I don't feel the need to bother picking up Kin-iro Mosaic S2. (There're still some hope for GochiUsa, though)

blakstealth · 2015-03-31, 11:32

Just started watching this, and I'm diggin it. It's cute as fuck, and it has that SHAFT touch that I can't seem to escape from. I'm a big fan of Tsuyuko. :P

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Flower Blooming on the mountain Join Date: May 2010 Location: Deep in their roots, all flowers keep the light....	Ep 12 (finale) Yes indeed - that was excellent. One of things about this series I have liked best about this series is how many things it has going on under the surface - a surface so beautifully animated and with such striking, easy to "label" aspects (such as the food itself and the intense delight the characters show while eating) that it almost camouflages the serious elements to the story going on underneath. The series is based on a 4-koma manga as well, and from what I have heard the story was woven together and unpacked in meaning to a great degree, bringing about a result as effective as was done with the anime adaptation of Gochuumon wa Usagi Desu Ka, but with deeper character exploration and development. This last episode was an excellent stopping point to the series, which on the whole in my opinion was done extremely well. __________________

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SamCurt Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008	For a Kirara series that gets adapted, I put Koufuku second or third, after Hidamari and (possibly) GA. __________________ To Space from Cyberspace Scientia et Libertas \| Per Aspera ad Nova Astra (Avatar since Jan 7, 2022: Manaka Ao, Koisuru Asteroid)

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Kanon Kana Hanazawa ♥ Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: France Age: 37	I'm quite sad it's over given that it's obvious there'll never be a second season. At least it ended on a very good note, with Ryo not having to feel lonely anymore now that Kirin is going to live with her. It's the best thing that could have happened to her, other than her parents coming back. __________________

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Master_Yoma Nekokota Festival Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Lost in the Fairy Forest	Why did Shaft have to make eating so smexy with lips and that food but dont know whay anyone whats to leave Ryou alone 9/10 Need more __________________

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Pen3 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007	Only complaint would be not enough Shiina, but overall i enjoyed the show.

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James Rye Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Germany	An adorable ending, glad that Kirin and Ryo will live together, they gonna have a fun life till their adulthood and will stay great friends to each other.

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Mubyoshi Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012	Was hoping her parents would finally come home, guess not. Overall I enjoyed this one, never fails to make me hungry after each episode! S2 will probably be an impossibility.

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HandofFate Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006	SHAFT really setting a precedent for Shokugeki no Souma to follow up on... __________________ ...

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Marcus H. Princess or Plunderer? Join Date: May 2009 Location: the Philippines	There's also another gourmet show this season aside from Shokugeki. __________________ Continuing: White Sand Aquatope (6/24) and Vanitas S2 (0/12), The Vampire Dies in No Time S2 and Bofuri S2 (3/12). 2021: Restaurant to Another World S2 (3/12), takt Op. Destiny (1/12) and Taisho Maiden Fairy Tale (1/12). 2022: Yuusha Yamemasu (1/12), Kaguya-sama S3, Mob Psycho 100 III (Oct06), Bleach: 1000 Year Blood War (2/13) and Chainsaw Man (6/12). Spring 2023: Yamada-kun to Lv999 no Koi wo Suru, Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear Punch! (4/12), Skip to Loafer, Tonikaku Kawaii S2 (1/12), Otonari ni Ginga (5/12) and Kimi wa Houkago Insomnia (3/13). Contact me on Wikia and MyAnimeList. Anime List Status ~ Watching: 33. Completed: 468. Plan to watch: 39.

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Benigmatica Deadpan Rambler Join Date: Nov 2012	I can say that Koufuku Graffiti is described as 'comfort food' or sort! Good series by SHAFT, but I think that it won't have another season...

2015-03-31, 04:23	Link #314
SamCurt Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008	While I already have an idea as for why Ryou's taste buds stopped working in the beginning, it is worthwhile to restate the central theme of the series: the experience of food is better shared. The second half of this episode is anime original, so it took some time to close another loose end--the issue between Kirin and her mother. They seems to have a better relationship than, say episode 1. As I mentioned, Koufuku Graffiti is close to the top of my list of animated Kirara series because the following: Goes deep enough into your sentiments / emotions to be healing, but not so much so as to go into angst. A lot of Kirara series tends to shallow on this regard. The existence of an overarching plot and character development for a Slice-of-Life. I know a lot of readers doesn't like this comment--This series's yuri-teasing is still within plausible deniability. For a note: for these reasons, despite often seen to be a Kirara person, I don't feel the need to bother picking up Kin-iro Mosaic S2. (There're still some hope for GochiUsa, though) __________________ To Space from Cyberspace Scientia et Libertas \| Per Aspera ad Nova Astra (Avatar since Jan 7, 2022: Manaka Ao, Koisuru Asteroid) Last edited by SamCurt; 2015-03-31 at 04:24. Reason: Typo

2015-03-31, 11:32	Link #315
blakstealth Les Pays Bass Join Date: Jun 2011	Just started watching this, and I'm diggin it. It's cute as fuck, and it has that SHAFT touch that I can't seem to escape from. I'm a big fan of Tsuyuko. :P