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Freeter · 2009-12-26, 05:01

Does JC Staff have a bikini mandate on all their production schedules?

I knew Kuroko was going to do something insane for her swimsuit, and yet I was still shocked

I'm surprised she didn't just go with body paint

The whole drama bit with snake girl dragged the atmosphere down a bit, though it seemed like they were setting something up with her brief interaction with Misaka. I'd rather she remain as a side character for the lols, we already had enough emo moments with Saten

Konori wins the ep by default. Even the sponsors agreed with that eyecatch

The Biribiri/Touma moment at the end was gold. I thought he'd walk in on them during the shoot for some reason, but this was even better. Too bad we won't get a reaction shot from this, seeing Biribiri light up like a Christmas tree would've been sweet

Bordix · 2009-12-26, 06:09

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Originally Posted by Marcus H.

Touma did call her Biribiri, right?

yeah, it seems that event didn't happn yet. I'm willing to bet they'd make separate episodes to connect Railgun with Index. Just to fill up the slots lol

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Originally Posted by Freeter

The Biribiri/Touma moment at the end was gold. I thought he'd walk in on them during the shoot for some reason, but this was even better. Too bad we won't get a reaction shot from this, seeing Biribiri light up like a Christmas tree would've been sweet

lol yes. The saving moment of this episode and probably the only thing that made me laugh (besides Kuroko's choice of swimsuit)

Overall it was an average "cooldown" episode. I really hope things start picking up again in the succeeding episodes, or at least make things more enjoyable. The preview looks promising, we get to see a familiar face in Index

Tatakae · 2009-12-26, 07:23

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Originally Posted by HandofFate

I don't get what the thing they were point at during the Space scene though..why are they even able to breathe..

Geez, those young folks nowadays

... That was a hommage to one of the most famous movies of all times: Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey

Marcus H. · 2009-12-26, 07:43

I guess I'm too young then. XD I have no idea that it was a nod to 2001: A Space Odyssey.

Ashaman · 2009-12-26, 07:50

That 2001 scene made me lol, as did the Kurobikini and the snake bit. For some reason, Uriharu being totally facinated made me smile.

But the big winner of the ep had to be the end, Touma watching her on the big screen.
I had the same thought as Freeeter, that he was going to walk in on them or something, but this was better.

A nice fanservicey ep as a cooldown, I wasn't really expecting anything more, so 8/10

SaintessHeart · 2009-12-26, 08:49

This episode is purely fanservice.

Childish Biribiri + Wrong buttons + Academy City Broadcast = WIN.

This episode is hilarious!

-Sho- · 2009-12-26, 08:59

Ok episode fanservice .

First , i was like "Nooo Birbiri why you didn't take the frills !!!"
But finally the end was epic win !!! Touma saw it too !
As usual , for Kuroko's lingeries

(but it's so wrong with her flat chest

)
Wow , virtual surroundings which can be reality ..

So next episode , they'll show us the girls in the previous episode and Komoe is back !!

Miyuki-ism · 2009-12-26, 12:06

The ending was very epic, loved it.

MaxMaximilianMaximus · 2009-12-26, 12:42

Nice fanservice episode. I like it, especially the group photo with curry.

BTW, is it just me, or the art style look slightly different from the previous episodes? IMO, they look...thinner.

Isekaijin · 2009-12-26, 15:08

I'm glad that JC didn't ruin the episode with pointless tentacle fanservice. It's amazing how things change when there are not perverts around (except for Kuroko)

But it was in the end when I began to laugh like mad.

Everything is better with Touma.

Nuff said.

Luxa · 2009-12-26, 15:30

It was much better than I expected. Extra points for the totally random 2001 reference, the induction cooking and the snake.

matteas · 2009-12-26, 18:46

Even though it was a cliché swimsuit episode, I really liked it.

Best points:
Uiharu patting the snake
Kuroko's "strange" whirls in the changing room
Misaka's final scene - if Kuroko knew what she missed, she might attempt a suicide XD

Texas84 · 2009-12-26, 19:26

Would have been a 6 without the Touma ending. Touma for the win.

DragoZERO · 2009-12-26, 22:59

The fan service didn't even make up for the horror that this episode showed us. It was just plain bad. It was a complete filler and a waste of my time.

The only good parts were the gun shot sfx and Misaka on the big screen with Touma watching at the end.

Jin Kizuite · 2009-12-26, 23:19

WOAH WOAH WOAHHHHH HOLD ON HERE.

*Pauses episode at 4:11*

Before I even continue with this episode. 11-14 or however old these kids are going to be swimsuit models? Loli? Especially after seeing a picture somewhere *cough* with kuroko practically naked wearing strings.

That's like, wtf offputting to the max.

EDIT: Ok, it wasn't so bad. But seeing a flat-chested, boney loli with wearing string was very off putting indeed.

BlueDo · 2009-12-27, 00:29

Finally got around to see the episode.
It was pretty good for a fanservice one...

Looks at the preview:
WHOA! KOMOE-SENSEI!?

ZeroIchiNi · 2009-12-27, 01:09

I guess that every episode onwards are all Anime Original.

Touma being cut out from the previous episodes was so that he can still be in this anime

Anh_Minh · 2009-12-27, 04:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jin Kizuite

WOAH WOAH WOAHHHHH HOLD ON HERE.

*Pauses episode at 4:11*

Before I even continue with this episode. 11-14 or however old these kids are going to be swimsuit models?

Why not? Kids buy swimsuits too. Though I have to wonder about the kind of parent that let their kids wear what Kuroko was wearing. Or worse, what she wanted to wear.

Keroko · 2009-12-27, 05:38

The question you should be asking is 'do they even know?'

Well, a good thing I expected nothing from this episode. If you set yourself up for failure, the only way left is up. As a result this episode was surprisingly entertaining.

Next episode we get asphalt girl, eyebrow girl and... Komoe? Now this I am looking forward to.

Anh_Minh · 2009-12-27, 06:06

Well, the swimsuit company requested middle school students. This was in the choice of swimsuits. Therefore, there's a market for it among middle school students. And I don't think they're all as unsupervised and financially free as Kuroko.

Conclusion: lots of parents are perverts buying bits of strings for their kids to wear as swimsuits.

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2009-12-26, 05:01	Link #21
Freeter beyond Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: in the club	Does JC Staff have a bikini mandate on all their production schedules? I knew Kuroko was going to do something insane for her swimsuit, and yet I was still shocked I'm surprised she didn't just go with body paint The whole drama bit with snake girl dragged the atmosphere down a bit, though it seemed like they were setting something up with her brief interaction with Misaka. I'd rather she remain as a side character for the lols, we already had enough emo moments with Saten Konori wins the ep by default. Even the sponsors agreed with that eyecatch The Biribiri/Touma moment at the end was gold. I thought he'd walk in on them during the shoot for some reason, but this was even better. Too bad we won't get a reaction shot from this, seeing Biribiri light up like a Christmas tree would've been sweet __________________

2009-12-26, 07:43	Link #24
Marcus H. Princess or Plunderer? Join Date: May 2009 Location: the Philippines	I guess I'm too young then. XD I have no idea that it was a nod to 2001: A Space Odyssey. __________________ 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.

2009-12-26, 08:49	Link #26
SaintessHeart NYAAAAHAAANNNNN~ Join Date: Nov 2007 Age: 35	This episode is purely fanservice. Childish Biribiri + Wrong buttons + Academy City Broadcast = WIN. This episode is hilarious! __________________ When three puppygirls named after pastries are on top of each other, it is called Eclair a'la menthe et Biscotti aux fraises avec beaucoup de Ricotta sur le dessus. Most of all, you have to be disciplined and you have to save, even if you hate our current financial system. Because if you don't save, then you're guaranteed to end up with nothing.

2009-12-26, 08:59	Link #27
-Sho- ~Omedetô~ Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Somewhere between heaven and hell !	Ok episode fanservice . First , i was like "Nooo Birbiri why you didn't take the frills !!!" But finally the end was epic win !!! Touma saw it too ! As usual , for Kuroko's lingeries (but it's so wrong with her flat chest ) Wow , virtual surroundings which can be reality .. So next episode , they'll show us the girls in the previous episode and Komoe is back !! Last edited by -Sho-; 2009-12-27 at 09:09.

2009-12-26, 07:50	Link #25
Ashaman Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Age: 34	That 2001 scene made me lol, as did the Kurobikini and the snake bit. For some reason, Uriharu being totally facinated made me smile. But the big winner of the ep had to be the end, Touma watching her on the big screen. I had the same thought as Freeeter, that he was going to walk in on them or something, but this was better. A nice fanservicey ep as a cooldown, I wasn't really expecting anything more, so 8/10

2009-12-26, 12:06	Link #28
Miyuki-ism Corpse in Pieces Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Canada/Ontario Age: 31	The ending was very epic, loved it. __________________

2009-12-26, 12:42	Link #29
MaxMaximilianMaximus Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009	Nice fanservice episode. I like it, especially the group photo with curry. BTW, is it just me, or the art style look slightly different from the previous episodes? IMO, they look...thinner.

2009-12-26, 15:08	Link #30
Isekaijin Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008	I'm glad that JC didn't ruin the episode with pointless tentacle fanservice. It's amazing how things change when there are not perverts around (except for Kuroko) But it was in the end when I began to laugh like mad. Everything is better with Touma. Nuff said.

2009-12-26, 15:30	Link #31
Luxa Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Budapest, Hungary Age: 38	It was much better than I expected. Extra points for the totally random 2001 reference, the induction cooking and the snake.

2009-12-26, 18:46	Link #32
matteas Member Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Czech Republic Age: 32	Even though it was a cliché swimsuit episode, I really liked it. Best points: Uiharu patting the snake Kuroko's "strange" whirls in the changing room Misaka's final scene - if Kuroko knew what she missed, she might attempt a suicide XD

2009-12-26, 19:26	Link #33
Texas84 よろしく Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Warner Robins, Georgia USA	Would have been a 6 without the Touma ending. Touma for the win.

2009-12-26, 22:59	Link #34
DragoZERO Spoilaphobic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: USA Age: 37	The fan service didn't even make up for the horror that this episode showed us. It was just plain bad. It was a complete filler and a waste of my time. The only good parts were the gun shot sfx and Misaka on the big screen with Touma watching at the end. __________________ • Anime List \| Manga List \| Manga Thread Template •

2009-12-26, 23:19	Link #35
Jin Kizuite Guns Galore! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: United Kingdom. Age: 34	WOAH WOAH WOAHHHHH HOLD ON HERE. Pauses episode at 4:11 Before I even continue with this episode. 11-14 or however old these kids are going to be swimsuit models? Loli? Especially after seeing a picture somewhere cough with kuroko practically naked wearing strings. That's like, wtf offputting to the max. EDIT: Ok, it wasn't so bad. But seeing a flat-chested, boney loli with wearing string was very off putting indeed. __________________ Get going... Badass will cover you! Credit @ fallschirmjager Last edited by Jin Kizuite; 2009-12-26 at 23:41.

2009-12-27, 00:29	Link #36
BlueDo Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008	Finally got around to see the episode. It was pretty good for a fanservice one... Looks at the preview: WHOA! KOMOE-SENSEI!?

2009-12-27, 01:09	Link #37
ZeroIchiNi Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008	I guess that every episode onwards are all Anime Original. Touma being cut out from the previous episodes was so that he can still be in this anime

2009-12-27, 05:38	Link #39
Keroko Adeptus Animus Author Join Date: Jan 2007 Age: 36	The question you should be asking is 'do they even know?' Well, a good thing I expected nothing from this episode. If you set yourself up for failure, the only way left is up. As a result this episode was surprisingly entertaining. Next episode we get asphalt girl, eyebrow girl and... Komoe? Now this I am looking forward to.

2009-12-27, 06:06	Link #40
Anh_Minh I disagree with you all. Join Date: Dec 2005	Well, the swimsuit company requested middle school students. This was in the choice of swimsuits. Therefore, there's a market for it among middle school students. And I don't think they're all as unsupervised and financially free as Kuroko. Conclusion: lots of parents are perverts buying bits of strings for their kids to wear as swimsuits.