2012-05-10, 13:19 | Link #482 |
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Join Date: Dec 2005
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Just beautiful
I think I got a little teary there-- I can't remember the last time (if ever) I saw a scene with multiple characters linked in a questionable or possible romantic connection being handled so well and seamlessly transitioning back and forth between them Spoiler:
Nice version of Lullaby in Birdland |
2012-05-10, 13:35 | Link #484 |
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Join Date: Dec 2004
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Wow, I thought they'd skip the Kaoru-meets-his-mom story for various reasons, but no.
Spoiler for ep5:
Anyway, the seiyuu are doing such a great job, they deserve a reward or something. Too bad the seiyuu awards are a popularity contest... :/ |
2012-05-10, 14:14 | Link #489 | |
gigi
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There was a fair for the series and they released some goods with volume purchase I though these mock cover post cards were kind of neat ttp://diskunion.net/book/ct/news/article/1/29805 Chet Baker Sings / Portraits in Jazz Bill Evans Trio / Ray Brown The Man (??) / Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers Blue Note 4003 Last edited by gianna; 2012-05-10 at 23:10. |
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2012-05-10, 17:56 | Link #494 |
Loves the Experience
Join Date: Aug 2011
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And a million gay fanfics were born with this episode. And that's discounting the ones that already existed between Kaoru and Sentaro.
Anyways, while one of the less exciting episodes, it nevertheless was very important and I finally got to figure out who sings that Lullaby of Birdland song. It felt like we went through almost an entire volume of the manga with this episode though. Edit: As for the mother thing, I thought it was fine. Just seeing that his mom was a good person and that she could help him was enough for me. Plus, he did regret that he couldn't hang out with her more.
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2012-05-10, 20:49 | Link #496 |
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I don't know what was left out of the manga but I have to honestly say I really liked this episode. I could really empathize with Kaoru's mother. Let's just say I am in a similar situation (definitely not the same at all but similar) so maybe that is why the episode resonated with me.
I also have to say the triangle or quadrangle (whatever) is really growing on me. I guess because I always have a thing for unrequited love stories. I am not sure if it's going to happen but I wouldn't even mind if none of the romances end up happening. There are so many series were it seems everyone gets paired up that one with no one being paired up would be quite refreshing (although if Sentaro & Ritsuko does happen I think they would be cute together). Of course it's pretty clear the real important relationship is between Kaoru & Sentaro. It will be interesting to see how their friendship impacts them both in the end. I also like that we got a glimpse of a possible darker side to Jun. That makes him a lot more interesting to me. Personally I thought the best moment was when Yurika was between Sentaro & Jun. You could see all the characters feelings so well in that scene. Oh and I know we had some comparisons to Honey & Clover already but that scene of Kaoru eating the onigiri Ritsuko made for him reminded me very much of Spoiler for Honey and Clover Ending:
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2012-05-10, 20:56 | Link #497 |
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I really liked this episode. The unspoken words were pretty powerful in their own way. I'm really digging the show and it's approach on the slice of life theme. Won't name names, but there are a bunch of shows that are really good the first few episodes, then the same thing just repeats itself again and again. So far, it has been nicely paced and refreshing every episode.
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2012-05-10, 21:46 | Link #498 | |
さっく♥ゆうきゃん♥ほそやん
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And well...I caved in and started reading the manga. Must say, Spoiler for no real spoilers, but slight comparison to manga:
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