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Rozen Van Kaizer
2011-10-31, 19:03
Anyone noticed compared to Ep1-Ep3, Kodaka snapped way too many times in Ep4? Specially when he was walking with Sena and Yozora infront of everyone.
This guy will going insane in a couple of episodes because I also would. :D
zeniselv
2011-10-31, 19:21
Anyone noticed compared to Ep1-Ep3, Kodaka snapped way too many times in Ep4? Specially when he was walking with Sena and Yozora infront of everyone.
This guy will going insane in a couple of episodes because I also would. :D
given how his situation is probably worst than beign bullied, i think he hasnt snapped enough:heh:.
Rozen Van Kaizer
2011-10-31, 19:37
IMO "CHIGAU!! OREWA!!!" >>>>>> "UUNIIVEEEERSE!!!"
It's a good thing that he can control his little sister well compared to other male harem characters (Points at you Sonohara). He didn't even showed any signs of awkwardness when Kobato was running towards him naked. Others would have jumped 50 feet back or/and turn crimson red while stuttering words.
Edit:: Sunohara from Clannad
Sumeragi
2011-10-31, 19:43
(Points at you Sonohara).
Who from what series? :confused:
Rozen Van Kaizer
2011-10-31, 19:50
Who from what series? :confused:
From Clannad, that guy has full blown sister fetish.
Sorry misspelled it. I meant Sunohara
zeniselv
2011-10-31, 20:21
From Clannad, that guy has full blown sister fetish.
Sorry misspelled it. I meant Sunohara
...ehh, im pretty sure his problem was not caring about his sister enough, and kodaka is the most normal character in the anime, hell, hes the most normal/real character ive seen in a while, is not like people get aroused from seeing his sister naked(...well not normally).
Anyone know why he walks around without socks and his pants rolled up? :heh:
It's a good thing that he can control his little sister well compared to other male harem characters (Points at you Sonohara). He didn't even showed any signs of awkwardness when Kobato was running towards him naked. Others would have jumped 50 feet back or/and turn crimson red while stuttering words.
Not just Kobato, he can pretty much handle all his harem quite well if he put an effort. And that's quite an accomplishment since each girls have their... 'uniqueness' :heh:
That's onne thing I like about him. He's not useless like Yozora or Sena always said to him. In fact, he's not useless like some male lead on harem anime :heh:
Anyone know why he walks around without socks and his pants rolled up? :heh:
potchip or kuroishinigami have mention it on LN thread. Not a major spoiler, but just in case it's behind the spoiler tag...
It was the popular casual way of dress on his previous school used by many students, so Kodaka thought if he use it too on St Chronica it will make him accepted and get friends easily.
potchip or kuroishinigami have mention it on LN thread. Not a major spoiler, but just in case it's behind the spoiler tag...
It was the popular casual way of dress on his previous school used by many students, so Kodaka thought if he use it too on St Chronica it will make him accepted and get friends easily.
:heh: Thx___________
Is Kodaka a good fighter?
Flawfinder
2011-11-21, 00:28
Is Kodaka a good fighter?
He's capable of taking care of himself, although I don't think he fights often in the series. There was more to his fight scene in Episode 3 in the novel and manga.
demonkevy666
2011-11-25, 20:26
generally a nice guy with a the wrong image attached to him.
It always bugged me how a school could be THAT pure. I mean, scared of a guy who looks intimidating?
What, so the whole school is actually composed of 100% well-behaved students? I think Kodaka's story would probably have been more believable if OTHER delinquents shut him out as well.
blakstealth
2011-11-27, 13:08
...ehh, im pretty sure his problem was not caring about his sister enough, and kodaka is the most normal character in the anime, hell, hes the most normal/real character ive seen in a while, is not like people get aroused from seeing his sister naked(...well not normally).I know, right?
I was totally expecting an awkward and embarrassing expression from him, but NOPE.
generally a nice guy with a the wrong image attached to him.
Reminds me of Ryuji from Toradora. That was my first impression of his introduction :heh:
HayashiTakara
2011-11-27, 17:19
Anyone know why he walks around without socks and his pants rolled up? :heh:
Islanders do that, hell even I did that for awhile for the few years I lived in Florida.
demonkevy666
2011-12-02, 12:51
Reminds me of Ryuji from Toradora. That was my first impression of his introduction :heh:
I was thinking that too, but Ryuji was more looks then actions.
mironicus
2011-12-06, 10:24
Kodaka has some good merits.
Guys can learn from him how to form a harem and to be in good terms with all the wifes females. He don't shows any affection to especially one girl in the club so no one gets jealous. The girls fights sometimes but he never is involved. He seems to have 100% self-control over his hormones (Rika is sad about that). :heh:
nestea2004
2011-12-09, 01:27
Kodaka has some good merits.
Guys can learn from him how to form a harem and to be in good terms with all the wifes females. He don't shows any affection to especially one girl in the club so no one gets jealous. The girls fights sometimes but he never is involved. He seems to have 100% self-control over his hormones (Rika is sad about that). :heh:
hm, I'd say the anime tends to be focusing more on Sena than anyone else in the harem ^^; as far as light novels go..I'm only on the 2nd, so I don't know how much effort he puts into other girls there yet.
The other girls besides Yozora, just seem to be there for comedy or just complete cuteness (Kobato and Maria)
Honestly, I'm wondering when Yozora is going to drop the "Taka" bomb (either by Accident or on purpose) to get his mind going in the direction it needs to go...
mironicus
2011-12-10, 11:30
hm, I'd say the anime tends to be focusing more on Sena than anyone else in the harem
Well, if Yozora would invite Kodaka to visit her don't you think he would not do this?
Sena takes the initiative and Kodaka is a person who can't easily say "no" to others request if it does not harm him. Sena is very desperate and serious to find someone who she can talk to. Kodaka is rather passive, but calm and kind and dependable. Sena's senses are very sharp and she acknowledged him fast as a person she can trusts. She benefits from him (learning how to swim, getting a cell phone) and his kindness for just giving and taking nothing in return makes him attractive. ^^
Kodaka definitely a better harem lead than many spineless harem protagonists. He knows how to deal with girls. He don't let those girls pushing him around. Instead, the girls take his words seriously.
The best thing, he can cook and free from bully.
mironicus
2011-12-11, 06:23
Kodaka is someone who could be a good "house husband". Married to a career woman he mainly takes care of the household and raising the children. I suppose their are woman out there that would just drool about this thought.
He don't let those girls pushing him around.
Kodaka has a weak resistance against people that want to socialize with him in a honest way. He stays overnight at Senas house, he helps her in all her requests. Kodaka can still be easily fooled by feminine charms (with the exception of his own sister). So if you act sweet every girl gets his attention. If someone bitches around he would stay away from her. So his presence alone will force the girls to stay in good terms amongst themselves (and that can form female friendships).
An upcoming romance could destroy the harmony of the club.
If Yozora would bully him or his sister I suppose that he would quit the club immediately. If someone used to be alone he is able to break new chains easily. Also Sena needs to be careful in approaching Kodaka, because her pushing could go to a limit. His own feelings towards the girls remains a secret. And that makes the girls nervous. ^^
nestea2004
2011-12-11, 06:55
Kodaka is someone who could be a good "house husband". Married to a career woman he mainly takes care of the household and raising the children. I suppose their are woman out there that would just drool about this thought.
Kodaka has a weak resistance against people that want to socialize with him in a honest way. He stays overnight at Senas house, he helps her in all her requests. Kodaka can still be easily fooled by feminine charms (with the exception of his own sister). So if you act sweet every girl gets his attention. If someone bitches around he would stay away from her. So his presence alone will force the girls to stay in good terms amongst themselves (and that can form female friendships).
An upcoming romance could destroy the harmony of the club.
If Yozora would bully him or his sister I suppose that he would quit the club immediately. If someone used to be alone he is able to break new chains easily. Also Sena needs to be careful in approaching Kodaka, because her pushing could go to a limit. His own feelings towards the girls remains a secret. And that makes the girls nervous. ^^
Maybe it would destroy the harmony of the club, but then again...I think its been suggested (though I don't know how accurate it is) that Yozora actually started this club for them..The others are just extra's :P
novalysis
2011-12-11, 10:55
Kodaka is someone who could be a good "house husband". Married to a career woman he mainly takes care of the household and raising the children. I suppose their are woman out there that would just drool about this thought.
Kodaka has a weak resistance against people that want to socialize with him in a honest way. He stays overnight at Senas house, he helps her in all her requests. Kodaka can still be easily fooled by feminine charms (with the exception of his own sister). So if you act sweet every girl gets his attention. If someone bitches around he would stay away from her. So his presence alone will force the girls to stay in good terms amongst themselves (and that can form female friendships).
Think for it for a moment though . If Kodaka ends up with , and marries (not too much of a stretch actually though I'm not sure whether it's safe to say more in this thread) Sena , being a House Husband would be a rather viable option , though not a complete necessity.
He wouldn't have to work for a living mind you in this scenario , though I wonder what is the source of Sena's family wealth.
That would only happen if Sena changed her lusting after Kobato ways. Up to the current volume 7 he still makes sure to keep her away from Sena as best he can. Even when it comes to just sitting at a table, i.e the School Festival Activity meeting chapter. "Come let Onee-chan have a lick!!" Pretty sure I wouldn't want my little sister around a person like that either...
He does seem to have a pleasing gene in him though. Nothing wrong with that as long as he don't let people walk all over him all the time...
Flawfinder
2011-12-11, 19:30
I see a lot of people complaining that Kodaka is so perfect that he's boring. Personally, I haven't been impressed with a harem male protagonist like him since Tomoya Okazaki. Sure, his lack of flaws make him seem sue-like, but I think he makes up for it by being funny (the cell phone episode also showed that he's far from normal).
That would only happen if Sena changed her lusting after Kobato ways. Up to the current volume 7 he still makes sure to keep her away from Sena as best he can. Even when it comes to just sitting at a table, i.e the School Festival Activity meeting chapter. "Come let Onee-chan have a lick!!" Pretty sure I wouldn't want my little sister around a person like that either...
I think the issue isn't lusting over his little sister but Sena's inability to display genuine emotions of love or being very bad at it. Hence why it comes off the way it does to Kobato and further Kodaka.
novalysis
2011-12-12, 05:01
I think the issue isn't lusting over his little sister but Sena's inability to display genuine emotions of love or being very bad at it. Hence why it comes off the way it does to Kobato and further Kodaka.
The thing is , if we want to be charitable to Sena , we could argue that she sees Kobato as the little sister she never had. Unfortunately , her concept of Imouto has been warped by her exposure to Eroge. For that's really all that she knows regarding such relationships
From the light novel , if the Spoilers are correct , Kodaka and Sena technically will be engaged with one another.
What will come out of it of course is the main question here. But we digress a little. This is the point where Kodaka meets Sena discussion.
To be honest though , if you showed me a picture of Kodaka with Kobato and Sena and told me that Kodaka and Sena are twins and Kobato is the Imouto , I would believe you, if I did not have prior knowledge of the anime .
mironicus
2011-12-12, 06:32
Those cuddling could also be refered as "motherly love". From the viewpoint of a man this makes Sena more attractive I suppose.
I saw a picture in the light novel during the summer festival (next episode in the Anime) that Kodaka blushes about seeing Sena cuddling Kobato. He seems to be a little bit jealous that Sena openly prefers her over him. :D
Those cuddling could also be refered as "motherly love". From the viewpoint of a man this makes Sena more attractive I suppose.
I saw a picture in the light novel during the summer festival (next episode in the Anime) that Kodaka blushes about seeing Sena cuddling Kobato. He seems to be a little bit jealous that Sena openly prefers her over him. :D
Sorry to say this, but if you look closely, it's obviously Rika Kodaka's looking at. And he's definitely not blushing. And I don't blame him, especially how Rika is "eating" her chocolate banana.
novalysis
2011-12-12, 08:05
Sorry to say this, but if you look closely, it's obviously Rika Kodaka's looking at. And he's definitely not blushing. And I don't blame him, especially how Rika is "eating" her chocolate banana.
It is obvious that at this point , there will be an outcry if either Sena or Yozora wins in the end , for their respective fans would spark flame-wars between each other worthy of the Sena-Yozora squabbles.
Of course , given that we don't know whether Hagani will get a second season yet , the light novel might never be animated to that theoretical point. But there are going to be some light-novel material that would likely earn the ire of Yozora fans. Such as Kodaka's
"Engagement" to Sena.
The thing is , if we want to be charitable to Sena , we could argue that she sees Kobato as the little sister she never had. Unfortunately , her concept of Imouto has been warped by her exposure to Eroge. For that's really all that she knows regarding such relationships.
That was my point. Sena has issues showing/expressing her emotions, which we've seen regularly in the anime. Now its a question if Kodaka will realize this and try to help, or continue to simply be the wall behind with Kobato hides because Sena doesn't know any better.
mironicus
2011-12-17, 03:22
Kodaka tends to say "Don't judge a book by it's cover!" in the VN.
He idealizes friendship very much, as he would care "100 times much more" for a friend as for other people. But this could also be interpreted as "love" if you tell that straight to a girl. Yozora seems to be confused about her own feelings for him.
This would also mean that the personality of a human is very important for Kodaka. None of the girls qualify to be his friend from this point of view. Therefore he is very hard to approach for the girls. During the time in the club everyone has the chance to improve their own social skills. Kodaka might prefer the girl that improves most.
Chaos2Frozen
2011-12-17, 05:46
@mironicus
Okay, I don't know why nobody else had bothered to do this sooner but I'll be the one to say it so that you would stop making the mistake:
mironicus, it's a Light Novel - LN, not a Visual Novel - VN
(-_-);
brutalman
2011-12-18, 19:36
The scene with the takoyaki in episode 11 made me realise that Kodaka is more than just a good cook, he's a pretty serious gourmet. None of the girls have picked up that this would probably be a good route to his heart. I suppose because none of them are interested in food themselves. Even Meat!
mironicus
2012-01-01, 08:43
Did you notice that some references to Kodaka being not so handsome were mainly left out in the Anime? Well, obviously that would not be so believable for the audience that only watched the TV show as the character design of the Anime is just so beautiful so even the main hero of the show looks kind of handsome... :)
Flawfinder
2012-01-01, 15:52
If I remember correctly, the book describes him as very handsome. It's hard to tell with this series though, as the Neighbors' Club will obviously never tell him that, and there aren't any other characters to give a second opinion.
If I remember correctly, the book describes him as very handsome. It's hard to tell with this series though, as the Neighbors' Club will obviously never tell him that, and there aren't any other characters to give a second opinion.
I don't recall Kodaka describes as very handsome. I don't know on magazine or other book, but on the light novel itself since it was narrated from Kodaka's point of view, he never told us reader that people said that he's handsome.
As for other characters, from Neighbor Club I only remember Rika and Maria. On her debut and first conversation with Kodaka, when Rika knew the first time Kodaka is half-Japanese half-English she said that she thought all halfs are good-looking (bishounen), indicating that although she likes him but she didn't find him good-looking/handsome. This conversation were put in the preview segment on episode 4.
For Maria, her part was omitted completely on the anime. It was when Yozora first came to club room after she cut her hair. When she wore uniform Rika brought, Maria got scared of her because she thought she was a good-looking boy as she heard from other nun conversation that good-looking boys 'eat' cute girls. When Maria hide behind Kodaka, she innocently said to Kodaka that she felt safe and comfortable with Kodaka because he wasn't good-looking at all :heh:
There is a character whom said Kodaka is handsome. But she hasn't appeared on anime yet.
Chaos2Frozen
2012-01-02, 03:05
Kodaka had a scary look, doesn't mean he was ugly looking.
Miraluka
2012-01-28, 13:00
Since I know him from the novels, he never was scary, not a single bit.
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