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Hiroi Sekai · 2016-03-13, 05:16

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Originally Posted by TheEroKing

Chika's eyes have been one of the highlights of the show for me. They're gorgeous.

Benigmatica · 2016-03-13, 08:07

Episode 10:
Honestly, that guy who claimed that he's the owner of the Tibetan mastiff wants to sell it for money. Glad that Kusakabe-sensei managed to arrived in time and solve the case, but I'm worried about their performance at the regional qualifiers.

Archon_Wing · 2016-03-13, 13:24

Haven't had as much time lately to go into detail, but Episode 9 was a good episode. The last part almost felt sort of harrowing and not easy bait for me to poke fun of as usual.

Just the mastermind Haruta thinking revealing everyone's soul to be the way to seek the truth, but reality disagrees with just finding the truth at times given the limitations of the society gave the series a serous tone all of a sudden.

Just finished 10; I'll post more about it later.

Kaoru Chujo · 2016-03-16, 14:59

Ep11 was another good one. The parallel between the older Makoto and the younger Serizawa was interesting, as was the surprising development for Serizawa near the end of the ep. She's doing her type of character -- a sort of mild tsundere? -- extremely well (voiced by Seto Asami). This show gives me a warm feeling every week.

Did anyone else find this episode's colours richer? Or at least warmer? I loved the look of the episode, anyway. This whole series, and this ep in particular, also seem to like tight framing. Very effective.

Haruta's jealousy was nice, as was thinking about where sensei's preferences might lie. I guess Makoto is like a sister to him, but you never know. No indication of anything, anyway.

Stark700 · 2016-03-16, 15:18

Hmm, I'm not sure what to feel about the latest episode regarding the eye problem. I'm glad the show is focusing on music again especially with piano but there's a sense of discouragement I feel there. Makoto is a somewhat interesting character to me though for episode 11.

On a lighter note, cute outfits for the festival.

Dop · 2016-03-16, 17:14

But why was Makoto dressed like Snufkin? That was the real mystery of the episode.

Marcus H. · 2016-03-16, 19:29

No idea myself. We don't know so much about her to compare her with the original Snufkin.

Spoiler for Episode 11:

EDIT: What exactly is the Valley of Eden, by the way?

DragoonKain3 · 2016-03-16, 23:26

Welp, another couple to ship. Haruta and Chika first name basis, Nao and Kairuu first name basis, so mayhaps that Shinjirou and Makoto first name basis means they're also childhood friends? Hopefully Sensei has been under that family's tutelage since he was a kid...

Benigmatica · 2016-03-17, 08:35

Episode 11:
Gotta say that Makoto Yamanobe having similar circumstances to Naoko Serizawa is disheartening. On the other hand, she got ivory keys on her clavietta which diminishes the Imperial Bösendorfer piano a lot!

Apart from that mystery, I'm disappointed that P.A.Works skip Shimizu South High School Brass Band Club's performance and move them closer towards the national competition. I'm hoping that next week's episode, they would perform!

Stark700 · 2016-03-23, 13:40

So yeah. this show is over...and overall I wasn't really impressed including the finale.

Speaking of which, the finale had everyone come together and I did think it was neat that they performed in front of the crowd after all their hard work with sensei. But all in all, I thought the show was rather boring. Wasn't a bad show but just wasn't really into it.

Ulin · 2016-03-23, 13:52

The main problem is that for what I have watched (not the entire show, I dropped it in episode 6 or so) the show doesn't know where it is going. I mean, it's about the music? about the mistery? it is a romance with a no so typical pairing while baiting the main characters together? I didn't know very well what I was watching and the "cases" where not that interesting to me, and as it wasn't slice of life either... in the end it was slowly pushed back in my view queue untill finally I just stopped.

moodie · 2016-03-23, 14:57

Well this mess is over. Idk how I can say this but Glasslip was more enjoyable than this and it looked far better. I guess ill excuse this for not being an original work but an adaption.

6/10 for the entire series, I guess I was too spoiled with Hibike to expect another good music based anime. Even if it wanted to go the mystery route it was still very predictable and stale.

Pen3 · 2016-03-23, 15:08

Not the greatest, but somewhat decent. For me it was just a show to fill in my daily hour of anime, which happens to have no good shows on Wednesday at all. The characters were likable and nobody was annoying (no other the top tsundere or chuunibyou), even though most of them didn't have much depth. I guess I came in not expecting much and I am not as dissatisfied? Either ways my favorite episode would have to be the one with the delinquent turning teacher.

Dop · 2016-03-23, 18:01

Obvious sequel hook is obvious, but I'm not holding my breath.

Yeah. It was fun, a bit inconsequential, but I found it enjoyable even though Haruta often seemed to be acting without the slightest fragment of tact or decency.

On the whole, fluff, but entertaining fluff, and I'm OK with that.

Marcus H. · 2016-03-23, 19:36

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Yeah. It was fun, a bit inconsequential, but I found it enjoyable even though Haruta often seemed to be acting without the slightest fragment of tact or decency.

Pretty much this.

The twelfth episode came without the impact of a finale. The plot flowed exactly like all the past eleven episodes, and the resolution felt anti-climactic, except for that complete performance of the band at the end and the exchange between Haruta and Chika acknowledging each other.

So what exactly was HaruChika? A story about budding romance between young kids and their teacher? A musical journey of a struggling brass band? Or the adventures of a mystery-solving duo? To me, the mystery aspect weighed more than the brass band or romance aspects, and the story overall is very imbalanced in some places. However, for some reason I was able to keep up with each episode. Maybe the story worked for me regardless of the issues it had. (And sometimes, "a story that works" is fine enough for me.)

To those who know the original novel, how far have we come? Are there hopes for a sequel or at least a movie? We can't possibly let Haruta and Chika's story off at this early a stage.

Oh, and I'm sure Kumiko's band would wreck Chika's band no problem. :P

Kaoru Chujo · 2016-03-23, 20:10

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Originally Posted by moodie

Well this mess is over. Idk how I can say this but Glasslip was more enjoyable than this and it looked far better. I guess ill excuse this for not being an original work but an adaption....

This and Glasslip are two of my favorite shows of the past two years. No-one else seems to feel the same way. Lol. At least I'm consistent.

This show, in my opinion, was far larger than its simple surface. The main characters resonated with feeling and depth, for me.

The ending gets high marks from me for being so indefinite. I've never felt an ending like this before. But the announcer's voice definitely says this show "has been brought to you by" the sponsors, which is only said in the final episode of a season. Is sensei really coming back next year? I guess so, but it's not a hundred percent certain. He might just be around until the end of this school year?

Overall -- in addition to just about everything -- I was most taken with the performance of Emi Sarah Bridcutt as Chika, and the character design by Nishida Asako -- especially the eyes, and Chika's multi-coloured eyes in particular.

I have trouble giving great laurels to the story -- I mean, what was it? -- but the incredible flow and resonance of things, for me, means I have to praise both the director Hashimoto Masaku (Tari Tari, Soul Eater Not) and the lead writer Yoshida Reiko (dozens of shows, including Marimite, D. Gray-Man, and K-On).

My favorite show of the season. My other favorites, Erased and Ajin, might be "better," in identifiable ways, but this show affected me most.

Master_Yoma · 2016-03-23, 21:15

Spoiler for ep12:

6/10 Well Chika was fun

Vaans · 2016-03-23, 21:43

Mostly the things that made me watch this show is Haruta and Chika. But mostly Chika. The mysteries, the music were average.

Freeter · 2016-03-24, 02:20

Not one of PA's best, but not one of their worst either. The show was a fun diversion that never took itself too seriously, and Chika stole every scene she was in.

It's a shame PA doesn't do crossovers, because I'd love to see Chika interact with Ohana or the Tari Tari crew. Maybe the twins can hang out with Minchi

Benigmatica · 2016-03-24, 02:53

Episode 12:
Well, looks like Shimizu South High School Brass Band Club didn't move closer to the national competition. On the other hand, Shinjirou Kusakabe decided to stay as their club advisor.

Gotta say that while HaruChika wasn't a bad series, it felt lacking in terms of how P.A.Works handle mystery. I felt that it was easy for Haruta to solve most of it. Still, this series won't have a sequel where Naoko Serizawa joined the Brass Band Club!

2016-03-16, 14:59	Link #284
Kaoru Chujo Yuuki Aoi Join Date: Jul 2004	Ep11 was another good one. The parallel between the older Makoto and the younger Serizawa was interesting, as was the surprising development for Serizawa near the end of the ep. She's doing her type of character -- a sort of mild tsundere? -- extremely well (voiced by Seto Asami). This show gives me a warm feeling every week. Did anyone else find this episode's colours richer? Or at least warmer? I loved the look of the episode, anyway. This whole series, and this ep in particular, also seem to like tight framing. Very effective. Haruta's jealousy was nice, as was thinking about where sensei's preferences might lie. I guess Makoto is like a sister to him, but you never know. No indication of anything, anyway. __________________ YUUKI Aoi 悠木碧. b92.03.27 (age 29). 2008 Kurenai (Murasaki). 2009 Yumeiro Pâtissière (Ichigo), Kiruminzuu (Riko), Yutori-chan (Yutori-chan). 2010 Vampire Bund (Mina Tepeş), Shiki (Sunako), Samurai Girls (Juubee), Pokémon: Black and White (Iris). 2011 Madoka Magica (Madoka), Gosick (Victorique), A-Channel (Tooru). 2012 Symphogear (Hibiki). 2014 Pilot's Love Song (Claire/Nina), Nanatsu no Taizai (Diane). 2015 Owari no Seraph (Krul Tepes), Rokka no Yuusha (Fremy). 2016 Boku no Hero Academia (Tsuyu, Froppy). 2017 Kino no Tabi (Kino). 2021 Kumo desu ga (watashi), Kaizoku Oujo (Karin), Heike Monogatari (Biwa), etc., etc. Total of 513 roles in anime and games.

2016-03-16, 15:18	Link #285
Stark700 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Somewhere on Earth	Hmm, I'm not sure what to feel about the latest episode regarding the eye problem. I'm glad the show is focusing on music again especially with piano but there's a sense of discouragement I feel there. Makoto is a somewhat interesting character to me though for episode 11. On a lighter note, cute outfits for the festival. __________________

2016-03-16, 19:29	Link #287
Marcus H. Princess or Plunderer? Join Date: May 2009 Location: the Philippines	No idea myself. We don't know so much about her to compare her with the original Snufkin. Spoiler for Episode 11: Episode 11 opens up the topic of "being a pro versus doing things for happiness". Makoto seems to have abandoned the pro life in exchange for a more free life where her performances aren't received with applauses of empathy, Naoko's past and her hearing condition was revisited through Makoto's experience and Mr. Kusakabe's "abandonment" of his own pro life in favor of teaching is finally put into light. I guess with the latest episode preview, Haruta and Chika will now tackle on the most important "mystery" for them involving Kusakabe-sensei. We would also know if Naoko will finally decide to join the band or not after listening to Makoto's words. EDIT: What exactly is the Valley of Eden, by the way? __________________ 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.

2016-03-16, 23:26	Link #288
DragoonKain3 Osana-Najimi Shipper Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Mt. Ordeals	Welp, another couple to ship. Haruta and Chika first name basis, Nao and Kairuu first name basis, so mayhaps that Shinjirou and Makoto first name basis means they're also childhood friends? Hopefully Sensei has been under that family's tutelage since he was a kid... __________________ Yes its YOU childhood friend - source of BERZERKER RAGE since forever Childhood Friend couple STATISTICS(spoilers abound though)

2016-03-23, 13:40	Link #290
Stark700 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Somewhere on Earth	So yeah. this show is over...and overall I wasn't really impressed including the finale. Speaking of which, the finale had everyone come together and I did think it was neat that they performed in front of the crowd after all their hard work with sensei. But all in all, I thought the show was rather boring. Wasn't a bad show but just wasn't really into it. __________________

2016-03-13, 08:07	Link #282
Benigmatica Deadpan Rambler Join Date: Nov 2012	Episode 10: Honestly, that guy who claimed that he's the owner of the Tibetan mastiff wants to sell it for money. Glad that Kusakabe-sensei managed to arrived in time and solve the case, but I'm worried about their performance at the regional qualifiers.

2016-03-16, 17:14	Link #286
Dop Mmmm.... Join Date: Sep 2006	But why was Makoto dressed like Snufkin? That was the real mystery of the episode.

2016-03-17, 08:35	Link #289
Benigmatica Deadpan Rambler Join Date: Nov 2012	Episode 11: Gotta say that Makoto Yamanobe having similar circumstances to Naoko Serizawa is disheartening. On the other hand, she got ivory keys on her clavietta which diminishes the Imperial Bösendorfer piano a lot! Apart from that mystery, I'm disappointed that P.A.Works skip Shimizu South High School Brass Band Club's performance and move them closer towards the national competition. I'm hoping that next week's episode, they would perform!

2016-03-23, 13:52	Link #291
Ulin Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Spain	The main problem is that for what I have watched (not the entire show, I dropped it in episode 6 or so) the show doesn't know where it is going. I mean, it's about the music? about the mistery? it is a romance with a no so typical pairing while baiting the main characters together? I didn't know very well what I was watching and the "cases" where not that interesting to me, and as it wasn't slice of life either... in the end it was slowly pushed back in my view queue untill finally I just stopped.

2016-03-23, 14:57	Link #292
moodie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2015	Well this mess is over. Idk how I can say this but Glasslip was more enjoyable than this and it looked far better. I guess ill excuse this for not being an original work but an adaption. 6/10 for the entire series, I guess I was too spoiled with Hibike to expect another good music based anime. Even if it wanted to go the mystery route it was still very predictable and stale.

2016-03-23, 15:08	Link #293
Pen3 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007	Not the greatest, but somewhat decent. For me it was just a show to fill in my daily hour of anime, which happens to have no good shows on Wednesday at all. The characters were likable and nobody was annoying (no other the top tsundere or chuunibyou), even though most of them didn't have much depth. I guess I came in not expecting much and I am not as dissatisfied? Either ways my favorite episode would have to be the one with the delinquent turning teacher.

2016-03-23, 18:01	Link #294
Dop Mmmm.... Join Date: Sep 2006	Obvious sequel hook is obvious, but I'm not holding my breath. Yeah. It was fun, a bit inconsequential, but I found it enjoyable even though Haruta often seemed to be acting without the slightest fragment of tact or decency. On the whole, fluff, but entertaining fluff, and I'm OK with that.

2016-03-23, 21:15	Link #297
Master_Yoma Nekokota Festival Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Lost in the Fairy Forest	Spoiler for ep12: Well if they would of stop solving mysteries and practice more maybe they would of won 6/10 Well Chika was fun __________________

2016-03-23, 21:43	Link #298
Vaans NEET Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Manila	Mostly the things that made me watch this show is Haruta and Chika. But mostly Chika. The mysteries, the music were average. __________________ “A cop pulled me over and told me "Papers", so I said "Scissors, I win!" and drove off. - http://coolfunnyquotes.com .” Last edited by Vaans; 2016-03-24 at 09:25.

2016-03-24, 02:20	Link #299
Freeter beyond Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: in the club	Not one of PA's best, but not one of their worst either. The show was a fun diversion that never took itself too seriously, and Chika stole every scene she was in. It's a shame PA doesn't do crossovers, because I'd love to see Chika interact with Ohana or the Tari Tari crew. Maybe the twins can hang out with Minchi __________________

2016-03-24, 02:53	Link #300
Benigmatica Deadpan Rambler Join Date: Nov 2012	Episode 12: Well, looks like Shimizu South High School Brass Band Club didn't move closer to the national competition. On the other hand, Shinjirou Kusakabe decided to stay as their club advisor. Gotta say that while HaruChika wasn't a bad series, it felt lacking in terms of how P.A.Works handle mystery. I felt that it was easy for Haruta to solve most of it. Still, this series won't have a sequel where Naoko Serizawa joined the Brass Band Club!