(L+CR) Hakkenden: Tōhō Hakken Ibun

[ookamigirl]

So those three got rescued by the fuzzy black one eyed ball.
Those monks are really bad news..
Genpachi seems to be doing just fine now.
I'm glad he's finally free. His story was very interesting.
Those monks just don't quit, but looks like they got what they deserved.

[Kakkou]

Omitted Genpachi line from the manga:
"Men are even better. They can't have kids with other men"

Oh wow, Genpachi. You sure swung the other way real fast. 5-6 years? Too bad for you Shino doesn't age but it's okay, just become a shotacon. A shota is fine too! Sometimes even better!

Okay, jokes aside I'm still kinda ambivalent on this, but it looks to be more a matter of the source than the adaptation itself. Still it's a decent watch and full of eye-candy, so it's a keeper. The character interactions are quite cute though, particularly when it involves Hamaji or Shino.

Next week the white haired kid from the OP! New shota character!? 8D *looks carefully* Oh, it's a girl...

[orion]

Originally Posted by Kakkou

Omitted Genpachi line from the manga:
"Men are even better. They can't have kids with other men"

He had a fast recovery after that bombshell dropped.

And woah! Do not mess with Hamaji. Kaname has a bad temper.

[Nachtwandler]

Eh. The only guys who are not gay in this series are, probably Kaname and Kobungo (((. But I'm still watching it.

[kuromitsu]

Originally Posted by Kakkou

Omitted Genpachi line from the manga:
"Men are even better. They can't have kids with other men"

XDD Oh, Genpachi...

Ep 5 -

Spoiler for ep 5:

Not much fun in this episode, but it was a cute story. Pretty unremarkable, though... but I hope we'll see Ayane hanging out with Hamaji from now on, they're cute. And Chikage/Hibiki's reaction when Ayane told her she hated her was cute, too.

Next episode seems more promising, with the brothers back again, and some new characters...

[shmaster]

Hamaji's medicine cooking finally made an appearance, although it just in the conversation over the preview....

And I really have to pay more attention to the OP. I just noticed that nun is in it...

[shmaster]

Sorry for the double post, but just found the full version of GoD FATE. And I was shaking fist at why they didn't use the second part of the song for the OP. It fits the show much better.

[kuromitsu]

Originally Posted by shmaster

Hamaji's medicine cooking finally made an appearance, although it just in the conversation over the preview....

Poor little fox didn't sound like he was enjoying it... XD;;

[ookamigirl]

Shino really is a special kid in every way.
His stubbornness can sometimes even be funny.
At least this time we got some new info about other guys too.
Shino meets sweet Ayane and dangerous Chikage.
So Hamaji got herself a friend to play with.
The lantern festival was really nice.
Looks like Shino found an unexpected friend in Hibiki/Chikage.

[King Lycan]

Spoiler for Episode 5:

Ayane is sooooo cute but i'm loving the music I can't wait for the OST

[kuromitsu]

I really shouldn't watch this show after Ixion Saga, all that talk about lost balls... (at least this time Kamiya Hiroshi wasn't involved XD)

Anyway, oooh the plot seems to be thickening. I really like Kobungo and Genpachi so I hope they won't sit this story out just because they're not directly involved. It would be a pity. (Is it worth reading the manga for them?)

[GDiddy]

Ah. So we have a snake spirit/girl involved....

I kinda missed the brothers myself. Especially Gen and his kink.

[shmaster]

Originally Posted by kuromitsu

(Is it worth reading the manga for them?)

You should read it regardless. The characters are really really sweet.
BTW, some parts on Genpachi got cut in this episode. So manga is really recommend.

Though, the more serious plot is finally getting started. the notSousuke should be appearing in an episode or two.

[ookamigirl]

That stubborn Shino somehow always finds trouble.
The giant ape in the woods was kinda surreal.
It was pretty helpful and peaceful though.
Shino clinging to Sousuke was pretty LOL
Investigation of the village was interesting.

[kuromitsu]

Originally Posted by shmaster

You should read it regardless. The characters are really really sweet.

Hmm, my problem is that the characters I like so far are side characters (the brothers, Hamaji and Foxy...). I expect the main focus to be on Shino and Sousuke, and to be honest I'm pretty "meh" about them so far. But if the charas I like are given a nice amount of spotlight I guess I'll give a chance to the manga.

[shmaster]

Each volume has its own focus, so it really depends. From what you say, you'll definitely like vol.5
Piece of the life stuff with the side cast, and some tension with the main plot close to the end.

[Cosmic Eagle]

Originally Posted by shmaster

Hamaji's medicine cooking finally made an appearance, although it just in the conversation over the preview....

And I really have to pay more attention to the OP. I just noticed that nun is in it...

Question....Does Kaname end up against them? He seems like an asshole deep down although admittedly this is just from what's seen so far

[Cosmic Eagle]

I just realize also...how awkard it would be if any female charcters start to fall for Shino

Ayane and Hibiki seem to be well on that path

[shmaster]

*Looks at the preview in this episode.....

WHAAAAT!? They are skipping a total of five volumes at once!? This is ridiculous!!

[ookamigirl]

Episode 7

Spoiler for plot:

Asakeno certainly jumped to conclusions.
Attacking Shino and Sousuke like that.
Looks like the monkey deity has been purifying the contamination.
Poor moneky was just feeling lonely...
No wonder it snapped when it lost the only thing is got left.
Nice episode.