2013-01-20, 05:40 | Link #3002 | |
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That's likely true. In that case, I wonder what is the backlash that will ensue. After all, lots of Chieri's fans spent their money buying singles to vote for her. Even if Zodiac was pushing her up, like Tsubasa said, the fans have nothing to do with that. EDIT: We got some interesting info in pieces through those last 3 episodes. While Acchan was still around, there was a General Election every year. We know Yuuko became a successor not long after that past General Election we were shown, and from Yuuko words, she never got to compete with Acchan on a future election. This means Acchan disappeared in less than a year after that election. 4 years ago on Lancastar, Acchan was still around and Yuuko already was a successor. This does means Acchan disappeared around 4-3 years ago. This is another point against the Heart-gata manga being canon, as it shows Kanata as kenkyusei while Acchan was still around. Now another interesting info from this episode is that the General Elections winner becomes center, but may not necessarily become Center Nova. While we don’t know exactly how that is chosen (I would guess it’s a Sensei-sensei decision), this is one point in favor of Episode 0 being canon. Furea could have just become a center, without becoming Center Nova, so it wouldn’t be against continuity. There is still the matter of Sae 10th appearing there, although that may just been a stupid mistake. There is still a bit things that don’t work well, as in the manga it does seems like the senbatsu and center is choses based on which name a girl succeeds rather than thought elections as it is now.
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2013-01-20, 08:05 | Link #3003 |
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After watching the episode, I realise that the number of votes is low for a galactic event. I think they miss a digit.
Chieri is really daddy's little princess. That guy is reaching creepy level . Mimori in top 10 = sex appeal is very important. |
2013-01-20, 08:37 | Link #3004 | |
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And yeah, when Cheiri's dad video started with he doing a "aitaktta yes!", I though "FFF DAMN BASTARD".
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2013-01-20, 09:38 | Link #3005 | |
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PHEROMONES STRONG. Spoiler for some other thoughts:
Also, I'd like to see Megu get more chances at exposure.
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2013-01-20, 09:47 | Link #3006 |
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Megu was quite cute in her short appearance in this episode. Sae has a waifu now XD.
Another thing i noticed, the impostor in Chieri's place on that last shot of the cm Zodiac made... has a spades on her head, instead of heart XD
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2013-01-20, 11:04 | Link #3007 |
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AKB0048 16 - The Cat's Pajamas
So even if I didn't end up asking about what was going on with the elections last week, the significance of what was going on with Chieri would've been explained this week. Mimori making it is just as big a deal, and while she didn't have Chieri's behind the scenes support from her dad (somehow, he managed to make his explanation that he was helping his daughter sound a little creepy.), but she does have the power of fanservice that no doubt boosted her to the top. I liked the callbacks to the previous handshake episode, too, as well as the momentary return of the first season OP and ED. Despite the tense atmosphere, this show does a good job at keeping the mood at least a little light at all times. The exchange between Makoto and Sonata being a prime example. It's been cliffhanger after cliffhanger. |
2013-01-20, 11:40 | Link #3008 |
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I'm worried about that too. I understand why she did it (if she really did it), and we know she knows the consequences since she told her butler that she would stop her father even if it cost her her dream. Still, I can help to think she's running away. There should be a better way to deal with this shit without dooming her career. I think she's letting her feelings of inadequacy get to her. I mean, even if her father got involved, her popularity was still hers and it was real. She shouldn't run away from that even if she feels she doesn't deserve it.
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2013-01-20, 12:31 | Link #3009 | |
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I wonder who'll be having shiny Clubs on their hair.
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2013-01-20, 12:45 | Link #3010 | |
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Seriously? They're stopping there?! Bloody... sonuva... GAH!
Poor Chieri. That message from her father was... creepy. Damned smarmy bastard. I agree that she likely withdrew from the elections. I was afraid she was going to quit 0048 altogether, but fortunately it appears she hasn't gone that far yet. Quote:
Well, almost the only thing. Assuming she didn't do so when she went to see Tsubasa in this episode, what she also can do is alert Tsubasa that her father wants her to be an idol, wants her to become more radiant, thus alerting the people in authority that Zodiac is Up To Something™ in regards to the kirara effect. I was really glad to hear Kibou ni Tsuite in place of the ED. It's such an awesome piece of music.
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2013-01-20, 12:54 | Link #3011 | |
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Whatever Chieri had to discuss with Tsubasa, I can guarantee she didn't give a full and detailed explanation of her circumstances and work out a non-drastic approach to dealing with it.
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That's why withdrawing from the election is such a risky move. She's effectively putting her career, her dream, on the line. Quote:
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2013-01-20, 13:38 | Link #3013 | |
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Well on another subject, I don't remember if it this was posted here before: A few shots on episode 4 where you can actually see the other portraits besides the ones they zoom in. And funny enough they're basically clones of the girls we know with different hair style and the like. Also with those shots plus the following: It does seems to be, from "left to right" 6+3+6+2+1+4+4=26 past centers portraits.
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2013-01-20, 14:57 | Link #3015 |
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Sonata was so cute in her costumes. Congrats to Mimori, pheromones pay off. Like how Takamina and Yuuko were battling each other. Wow Chieri's dad was so annoying when he was mocking her. Wonder what Tsubasa meant after Chieri left, what was the line she said?
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2013-01-20, 16:24 | Link #3016 | |
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Those aren't episode 16 reactions. Those are fanfiction. And they're meaningless to anyone who hasn't read the rest of your fanfiction.
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2013-01-20, 16:50 | Link #3017 | |
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2013-01-20, 16:56 | Link #3018 | |
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Unless she disappears like Acchan, of course. That would put a crimp on any positive "in the end" sort of things...
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2013-01-20, 17:30 | Link #3019 |
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Now that I think about it... does Chieri's butler knows where she currently living? I mean the location. I am curious to know since Mr. Sono can send the DES at any time if he knows the exact location of where 00 home is. I have this doubt after watching the episode.
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2013-01-20, 17:41 | Link #3020 | |
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There may be some info about it on these six pages from one of the booklets. But we need to wait until someone who can read it can translate it for us.
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