2012-07-21, 20:42 | Link #361 |
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Certainly a deeper episode than the other two. Whoever called the (attempted) rape scenario a few pages back was spot on. I think it's interesting that Aoki, who for all intents and purposes is an idiot, can be pretty insightful at times. I have a feeling that eventually, he will actually win Yui over.
By the way, that nad kick, it works on girls too. Endless "Streaking" Soul
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2012-07-21, 20:47 | Link #362 |
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There were several of us who called it.
My predictions for next episode is that Inaba is the one who is close to cracking and in love with Taichi. Inori's mother has decided to remarry, (this one is more 50-50, but I'll go with the remarry option).
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2012-07-21, 20:52 | Link #363 |
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I pretty much share the same sentiments, Himeko sure seems rather pushy when it comes to the Taichi and Iori. Plus, I think she left hints of being interested in Taichi, as if his flags aren't getting bigger already. Himeko sure has things going on that we don't know about yet, but I'm interested to see what they are, since she's my favorite character and everything.
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2012-07-21, 20:53 | Link #364 |
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Episode 3 was surprisingly good and surpass my expectations. The drama was good for the soul in small doses.
Spoiler for PV spoiler about Iori:
Poor guy, Taichi should leave some for Aoki. Last edited by Jmko; 2012-07-21 at 21:43. |
2012-07-21, 21:40 | Link #369 |
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A decent episode but Yui's situation was resolved too quickly, and the music felt too cheerful. The story also seems like it suffers from damsels in distress - only the the girls have problems, which the guys have to resolve. As soon as Inaba said Iori was the closest to cracking, I figured she was actually the one closest to cracking. I'm betting she likes Taichi as well.
Also Taichi, that kick, man. No way in hell I would do that to myself, especially at full force.
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2012-07-21, 22:15 | Link #370 |
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Great episode. Himiko seems to know every single one of them very well, since she knew that Iori had feelings for Taichi and she was also the first one that Yui had told about her past. She seems to be the one pulling all the strings - Taichi gave Yui a little push, but Himiko was the one who first gave Taichi the push that led to it.
I'm wondering how these 5 fit into the traditional five-man-band. As I see it: Leader: Taichi Lance: Himiko/Iori Big guy: Aoki Smart guy: Himiko/Iori Heart: Yui Still not certain about whether to put Himiko/Iori as the lance or smart guy. |
2012-07-21, 22:45 | Link #371 | |
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2012-07-21, 23:12 | Link #373 |
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There were a few comedy parts which were quite funny. I liked how Taichi was called out on his 'always thinking of others' attitude. Is there something behind that?
Rewatching the episode, it does seem that Yui managed to get a bit more confidence, although I don't think that her phobia would be completely cured so quickly. But I didn't really like the choice of music in that scene...it made the story feel rushed. Btw whenever I watch the ending, the singing always sends a shiver down my spine, especially at the 'wakaranai' part. It feels like she's forcing her voice or something. I laughed a lot at the 'confession' scene. More comedy like this, please!
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2012-07-21, 23:17 | Link #376 |
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There were hints in the last episode, but this episode outright confirms that this series will indeed be drama-heavy.
From the looks of it, it seems each of the main characters here their own issues to deal with, maybe apart from Aoki. On that note, I'd say that the resolution to Yui's problem with men was pretty cute. I was surprised that it happened so early, but if it means less angst then it's all good. On the other hand, I wasn't all too thrilled at Taichi's characterization in this episode. The last thing I wanted in my anime is another character with a messianic complex. But still, I guess it's all a matter of execution in the end. I just don't want this series to turn into Taichi saving everyone. If anything, that selfless nature of his should be portrayed as an issue in itself, but I doubt that the anime would take that route. For now, it looks like Iori is the most enigmatic part of the main cast. For now, all we have on her is her delicate family situation, a few hints from Himeko, and that long babble of pseudo-philosophy in the last episode. I wonder what'll happen when she finally snaps? I guess the next episode will tell us exactly why Himeko likes isolating herself so much, so I think I'll look forward to that.
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2012-07-21, 23:46 | Link #378 |
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After rewatching the episode, I realised that the confession scene was actually a four-body switch, not a 2-2 side-by-side switch.
Taichi in Himiko's body, Aoki in Yui's body, Himiko in Aoki's body, and Yui in Taichi's body. Maybe we'll see a five-person switch in the next episode. Last edited by frivolity; 2012-07-21 at 23:59. |
2012-07-21, 23:49 | Link #379 |
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Maybe. But the way I interpreted it, that scene was meant to highlight Himeko's cynicism and distrust of others rather than portraying it as a problem on Taichi's part. As such, I still have my doubts that the show will address Taichi's selflessness for the problem that it is.
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2012-07-22, 00:51 | Link #380 |
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I guess I can't see any reason behind why there would be doubts that the anime would treat it as a serious issue. Sure, most anime don't, but already this show is proving to not be like most anime.
And I also think that Taichi's helping Yui might cause some problems between him and Iori. He did, after all, nearly get caught by Class Rep in thinking that he was "cheating". |
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