2017-04-15, 17:16 | Link #61 |
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We will just have to disagree on whether Akane is simply shy or if she has some kind of social anxiety disorder, although she certainly demonstrates classic signs of the latter, as defined by DSM-5:
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On another note, I'm glad that Kotarou realized that Dazai isn't the be-all and end-all of wisdom. It's good for youth to have idols to look up to, but, as Ghostfriendly intoned, Dazai is not the one a healthy young lad should idolize. Kotarou's father, to Kotarou's surprise, gave him much more down-to-earth advice. It would also have been nice if Akane knew that Kotarou didn't just find her potato lying around on the storage room floor, but actually spent all afternoon looking for it. But that's okay because, even though her friends and Hira failed, Kotarou was able to lift her spirits just by telling her that she's fine the way she is. That was such and wonderful scene, and her smile was so adorable! And another thing, while I'm at it. I really like the fact that the OPs have, so far, included snips of each specific episode. It's pretty refreshing in a media where the OP generally never changes, or only changes once between the 1st and 2nd cour. This technique reminded me of the 1st season of Tesagure! Bukatsu-mono where, during the ED, the characters were performing a dance, yet the animation changed ever so slightly from one episode to the next, culminating in a perfected dance routine by the end of the season. |
2017-04-15, 17:32 | Link #62 | |
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Also, we don't know that Akane's been suffering from this for that long. As I said, it seems likely that this is in part a reaction to her new situation. She's recently become a third-year, which means a ton more responsibility toward the track team as well as greater participation in meets and a lot more people depending on her making good times. Additionally, the greater participation in meets as a leader of the group means more people watching her, making her nervous. Under her condition, anyone with any awareness of the crowd would be nervous. And concerning the potato, I agree that it'd be nice if she finds out about him having hunted so long for it. But given the way it happened it at the least won't happen until later. He couldn't exactly tell the girl he's interested in that he spent hours hunting for it. Not only would it reveal his interest before he's ready, it would also be kind of boastful, at least on the surface. If she's going to find out then it'll be later from a friend or classmate commenting on how the guy was digging around in everything all day. Frankly, that'd get him more points as well since he seems both dedicated and humble, not wanting to tell her how much he worked. |
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2017-04-15, 18:48 | Link #63 | |
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Akane's anxiety spasms are not brand new due to the new situation of being a 3rd year. This is quite evident by the reaction of her best friends to the loss of Akane's potato, who have obviously known about her anxiety symptoms long before they became 3rd year students. But, I give up. It's obvious that this discussion is just gonna go round-and-round, so I won't be discussing it anymore.
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2017-04-15, 19:04 | Link #64 | |
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But yeah, whether she's shy or actually suffering from a disorder, it doesn't really change things so this isn't much of a conversation. Either way she's shy and struggling with this shyness. |
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2017-04-16, 15:35 | Link #65 |
Me, An Intellectual
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So I just watched the first two episodes. I can't say the first episode gripped me all that much. I mean it's cute and all but after the first episode I was kinda felt like nothing had happened. The second episode was much better but I'm not sure I'll be able to stand awkward pure young teens being awkward and pure for 12(?) episodes, if that's what the entire show is going to be about.
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2017-04-17, 17:50 | Link #66 |
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On another note, when I heard Chinatsu's cackling laughter I was reminded of another female character in a mid-1980's anime series which in turn got me thinking that this story might follow along the same lines...
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2017-04-19, 08:41 | Link #71 | |
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Also, I thought the same thing as SeaDoor. You just perfectly described the conflict in another series, one in which the FMC ends up almost getting hit by a truck (or legitimately hit, depending on your version). I mean, almost PERFECT. |
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2017-04-19, 11:05 | Link #72 | ||
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2017-04-20, 11:58 | Link #73 |
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Oh wow, that insert song this episode was nicely performed. Once again we get to see some athlete competition (track and field). I'm pretty sure we'll be seeing a lot of that. Akane and Kotarou's character chemistry feels slow but progressing. I wonder if Akane will accept after being asked out? That actually caught me off guard at the end. Also, I feel like the moon in this show is symbolizing something but not sure what yet.
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2017-04-20, 15:04 | Link #75 |
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Only 3 episodes in and Kotarou already confesses??? That certainly knocked me for a loop. No doubt hearing those girls speculating that Hira was going to confess prompted this sudden surge of boldness on Kotarou's part.
But, damn, I haven't been hit this hard by a cliff hanger in I don't know how long. Will Akane say, "Okay"? Will she say, "No"? Will she say, "Hira asked me to go out with him and I already accepted"? Man, it's going to be painful waiting another whole week to hear her answer! Arrggh! |
2017-04-20, 20:31 | Link #78 |
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well that was an adorable episode. i half expected him to show up at her meet during the insert song, but i think that's expecting too much for this type of show and from him. this one is a really really really slow burner. haha
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2017-04-20, 21:27 | Link #79 |
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Ep 03
Count me among those who was surprised and even a bit delighted to see Kotarou pop the question. I reallh like how the series is showing the simple relationship he and Akane have slowly developed between one another. It is endearing and cute, but feels realistic and genuine at the same time. That being said ... regarding the ep ending right after the question itself, all I could say was: Heheheh ... well done Studio Feel. Also yes, slow burner indeed ... but still, I love series that use that method of presentation and do it well, which it seems to me this series is in fact doing thus far.
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