Minami-ke Okaeri

[Guardian Enzo]

I haven't figured out how yet, but I see that high school version of MK featuring Makoto with a harem that, through a series of misunderstandings and schemes, includes Mako-chan. Hijinks ensue.

[serenade_beta]

Touma's brothers, ｷﾀ━━━━(ﾟ∀ﾟ)━━━━!!!!

Spoiler for ep3:

Touma, kawaii yo, Touma

Anyways, plenty of Touma this episode, along with the reappearance of her brothers (finally!...).
Although the whole episode was funny overall, the tempo felt a bit too slow during the first or second sections... But as always, gets good after the ED for some reason, with Natsuki's second pudding scene.

Curry cookies...

Come to think of it, the eldest brother doesn't have a name yet...

Come to think of it, Makoto really hasn't made a single appearance yet...
Doesn't matter though.

Preview: ?

[cicero]

Originally Posted by Cal-Reflector

Spoiler for Preview of Minami-Ke: Owarenai (Season 8):

Minami-Ke, Honey and Clover style.

Hosaka (24): Successful musician, singer, and celebrity chef.
Hayami: Hosaka's manager and agent.
Maki (23): Hayami's assistant.
Atsuko: Office Lady at an Insurance Company.
Minami Haruka: Office Lady at same company.

Minami Chiaki (17): Still known as Hime, although some have begun to refer to her as Ice Queen instead for her seeming disdain for boys.
Makoto: Captain of the soccer team. High school heart throb of all the girls, popular for his sunny (adorably absent-minded) disposition. Envied for his "harem," his childhood girl friends whom he always hangs out with.
Minami Touma: Captain of the girl's soccer team. Practices one-on-one with Makoto everyday after school.
Uchida: Cheerleader. Makoto's best friend and closest confidant.
Yoshino: Tea club member. Harbors a secret obsession with Makoto.

Quotes:
Hayami: "We saw Haruka the other day."
Maki: "Oh, did anything happen?"
Hayami: *Sighs* "...I watched him fall in love for the first time, all over again."

Hosaka: *Making his Academy Award Acceptance Speech* "For six years, I've been meaning to tell someone special how I feel, and now is as good a time as any: Minami Haruka, will you be..."

Maki: "I hate him! He sweats, he's always undressing himself, he looks out for everyone but never notices the feelings of people close to him..."
Atsuko: "Maki..."
Maki: *Sobs* "... He's always thinking about Haruka, he sees no one but her. Always has, always will. Why did I have to fall for such a disgusting man?"

I've approved of this idea ever since it was first broached way back in season one. The general idea, anyway. I would have my own version of the details (though Kana brigade is intriguing...). I would say that at the current glacial pace the time in the series advances at, season 8 would be either Haruka's graduation or early in the school year after that. Hosaka at 24 would be more like...season 32. Of course, if they actually made that many seasons, they'd probably speed it up a lot.

What I'd like to see (probably not season 3 but immediately after) is Hosaka graduating from high school. The deadline approaches.

Originally Posted by Guardian Enzo

I haven't figured out how yet, but I see that high school version of MK featuring Makoto with a harem that, through a series of misunderstandings and schemes, includes Mako-chan. Hijinks ensue.

I'm sure you were referring to this, but Okawari already started this with Mako-chan being pressed into admitting that "her" valentine chocolates were destined for Makoto.

Ah, Mako-chan, the senpai at least two years older than Makoto ("Kana's Classmate", remember) who supposedly attends some other school yet shows up at Makoto's school far too often and for some reason never near Makoto... Also looks too young for her supposed age. Worshipped as a Mikuru-type?

[Guardian Enzo]

Any sign of Makoto/Mako-chan in the preview for ep. 4?

[aroduc]

Originally Posted by Guardian Enzo

Any sign of Makoto/Mako-chan in the preview for ep. 4?

No. More Touma.

[Guardian Enzo]

Feh. Needs more Makoto/Mako-chan.

[Shiroth]

Originally Posted by Guardian Enzo

Feh. Needs more Makoto/Mako-chan.

Even though i do want to see him again, he was around for pretty much all of the second season. Time for some of the characters who were left out.

[ThoHell]

Yeah, where has Mako-chan been these days?

Pudding sure holds a lot of worth that I had never imagined....

They seem to be giving Haruka more dept this season, that's a plus. Hope they continue to do so, she's just as interesting as the other 2.

[Ithekro]

I've noticed the use of the older sound effect for the "serious face" mode as well as the shift in voices to "serious mode". However it doesn't quite work the same without the extreme close-ups/realistic faces.

It is still funny, but that impact is missing.

I do have to say that critics have given the title of "food animu" to the wrong show. Not Lucky Star. Minami-ke can make you hungery.

[Cal-Reflector]

I'm not sure what's wrong with me, but I think Uchida's place has really risen in my heart this season. She has just the right amount of airheadedness, and I get something akin to a warm feeling in my heart when she comes on, like an adorable hamster except not quite... *covers face*

Fact: Touma really has a healthy appetite.

The episode made me recall last season during Valentines Day, when Hosaka created some unbelievably elegant chocolate cake (sculpture included). From hand-making Soba to French cuisine to confectioneries, is there anything this man can't do??

[ReddyRedWolf]

"That man must be the Curry Fairy" - Chiaki

[Ithekro]

"A Fairy? Not a bad life...." - Hosaka

[technomo12]

well let me say this

Spoiler for ep 3:

STILL NO MAKO CHAN >_<

well the touma brother are a barrel of lol soo im hapy

but still pls let there be mako-chan in the next episode >_<

[Shiroth]

Originally Posted by Cal-Reflector

I'm not sure what's wrong with me, but I think Uchida's place has really risen in my heart this season. She has just the right amount of airheadedness, and I get something akin to a warm feeling in my heart when she comes on, like an adorable hamster except not quite... *covers face*

Like i've said before, she looses whatever intelligence she had as each season begins.

[Sheba]

Natsuki being dense and rude without being aware of it pretty much makes up for the lack of Mako-chan in this episode imo.

[ReddyRedWolf]

Icecream, Sweets, Pudding... Do I detect a pattern with the Minami sisters? Yes that includes Touma.

Imagine the conflict between good and evil over those two puddings.

Takeru is a life saver. Bringing enough pudding for everyone. Touma is probably thinking why can't I have a brother like that.

On Natsuki, dude you have to be sensitive about girl's personal food. You can learn from Hosaka.

[technomo12]

Originally Posted by ReddyRedWolf

On Natsuki, dude you have to be sensitive about girl's personal food. You can learn from Hosaka.

AMEN DUDE AMEN!!

i was rejected by my 3 date cuz i got her the wrong sweets....

darn it is the sugar free chocolate??? i think it does not add up!!!

[ReddyRedWolf]

This episode proves that if there is an obstacle to Haruka's love its Chiaki.

Chiaki didn't want to believe what Kana insinuates that the reason Haruka is frustrated when it comes to Natsuki Minami is because she is in love.

Given he is a pudding stealer I don't think she would approve. Not to mention he is not a good cook.

Unlike a certain man. (Hosaka)

Though you have to be worried as Natsuki is the only boy her age Haruka interacts with outside school.

He may have raised flags in their intial meeting. Accidentally landing on her bosom and being a man enough to take punishment even if underserved. (Maki's fault)
Haruka was frustrated in her cooking that day because of it. With a knife.
Natsuki was gentleman enough not to stare at Haruka's boobs once he was let in the Minami home.

Now Natsuki is witness to a side not many see of Haruka. The Bancho side.

Which is ironic as Natsuki is a reformed delinquent. Thanks most likely to Volleyball Captain Hosaka.




On Hosaka's side he is indeed pasionate when it comes to Haruka but fall short as he cannot muster the courage to meet her.

Haruka Minami is his muse that has propelled him to godly levels.

Only that Maki one of Haruka's friends feels its her duty to protect Haruka from what she considers a disgusting man.

A point for Hosaka he has made a good impression of Chiaki.

But each has not made connection to this random acquintance. Each having a red string of fate connected to the dream girl and revered elder sister Haruka.



As for dear Makoto... Mako-chan where art thou?

Haruka Minami is his dream girl but is kicked out because of Chiaki's jealousy.

He had to take a new persona thanks to Kana Minami in order to come in contact to Haruka.

Only a few know his secret among them Uchida and Touma. But Yoshino may know as well and may not be that innocent as she could be the Hayami of their generation.

Will Makoto come out of the closet and proclaim to Haruka he is a man?
He already tried with Chiaki and got kicked for embarassing her.
Probably misunderstanding it as a love confession.

[thirdlc]

Originally Posted by Sorrow-K

Ep 2

I know much has already been made out of the art quality, so I feel a bit like I'm kicking dead horse by pointing this out, but this just really stood out.


(I know who this reminds me of... the crippled kid from South Park...)

Do you prefer this Kana then?

Spoiler for not a spoiler but just in case:

FYI, the right page is Hosaka singing the curry song. In the manga, that's all.

[Ithekro]

So basically they toned down the quality of the animation and now it more or less matches the manga? Interesting.

At least that also means the humor is intact.


An apple a day....is better than an apple for every meal.