(L) Ro-Kyu-Bu! [anime]

[Yui Is My Wife]

Yahoo, goodbye sunflowers and steam-with-a-mind-of-its-own!!

[judasmartel]

- So Aoi was the one in Meido outfit? Or Manaka? (I call her Zono in TVTropes, though. My bad.)

@Keishin girls team

I am one of those who hope they do get more than just a sixth man, unless they're doing a female version of Dear Boys, which is unlikely since it's specifically stated that a team needs to have at least 10 members before joining the league.

I have an impression that the writers are avoiding the Loads and Loads of Characters path since this is what usually destroys sports anime with the higher chance of getting Ensemble Darkhorses and Joke Characters with a larger cast. That's not what they want for a Moe Moe anime.

My memory is blurry at best, so please give me at least one REALLY SUCCESSFUL Moe Moe anime that has LLC and that is not Touhou.

Spoiler for Keishin's Sixth Man:

As what I have said a million times before, Subaru might want to get a legit four (Power Forward) for the team so that his offensive tactics don't come down into a few Boring But Practical playbooks such as the 1-4 offense or a 2-3 zone attack.

While the 1-4 offense was so effective for Keishin because they have a dependable Big Man Center in Airi and a lot of good perimeter shooters, this can easily be shut down by a man-to-man defense, where there won't be any shooter wide open to take the long-range. Thus, Subaru admits this offense isn't perfect. I would like to add, this is vulnerable to a Xanatos Gambit.

From what I have seen, Keishin isn't really a run-and-gun team, but rather a more fundamental one. They just keep passing the ball until an open man pops up to take the uncontested shot. It's so damn effective against Zone Defenses that many basketball teams love to employ due to its supposed Nigh Invulnerability.

Sure, Hina can be trained into an undersized 2-guard and Saki has already proven herself to be a competent PG so that Tomoka can focus on offense, that still leaves Maho as the only available girl to become PF. But she just reminds me of a certain fiery redhead from Shohoku.

The real deal is that, yeah, Keishin should get another Five-Man Band and Tomoka's core group should become their Obi-Wans.

[liro]

Originally Posted by omimon

I am actually VERY curious as to if anyone here would have the balls to buy one and wear it.

[Kanon]

Originally Posted by SaintessHeart

Please wear one and work at a childcare centre. Thank you.

Yeah... no

Besides, I can hardly stand real children.

Originally Posted by justsomeguy

Cons:
* Aoi gets the shaft (or doesn't). Does Subaru even have any idea that she likes him?

The conversation they had by the river implies he at least suspects it. It's just that basketball (and his loli harem) is more important to him at the moment.

[Seiryuu]

Originally Posted by judasmartel

- So Aoi was the one in Meido outfit? Or Manaka? (I call her Zono in TVTropes, though. My bad.)

It was Yanbaru, or whatever her name is, Maho's maid. Maho's started bringing her household maid with her to places.

[judasmartel]

I see. Guess I've gotta replace some TVTropes entries I've made.

Kuina Hijiri it is, BTW. She does remind me of a certain perverted Ninja Maid working at a Magic Academy.

Anyways, should I write an Analysis page on TVTropes about the basketball playbooks used in the anime? I just can't help but want to.

[BladeEntity]

Originally Posted by Kanon

The conversation they had by the river implies he at least suspects it. It's just that basketball (and his loli harem) is more important to him at the moment.

In particular, Tomoka is more important to him... *Runs away from Aoi fans*
On a side not at least he doesn't seem to be the completely dense sort which is by far one of the most irritating MCs we could have.

[Lord of Fire]

Originally Posted by BladeEntity

In particular, Tomoka is more important to him... *Runs away from Aoi fans*

It's true, though. Even if he's not exactly smitten with Tomoka yet, he definitely looks forward to the amazing sight he perceives whenever she goes to him to practice her jump shoots.

On a side not at least he doesn't seem to be the completely dense sort which is by far one of the most irritating MCs we could have.

I think it will still quite some effort on Aoi's side to get him to even take his eyes off his loli harem and more on her.

[BladeEntity]

Originally Posted by Lord of Fire

It's true, though. Even if he's not exactly smitten with Tomoka yet, he definitely looks forward to the amazing sight he perceives whenever she goes to him to practice her jump shoots.

I think it will still quite some effort on Aoi's side to get him to even take his eyes off his loli harem and more on her.

I don't mind since I'm gearing for Tomoka end. I found it nice how he said that she is the one he is closest too.

[tsunade666]

Originally Posted by Lord of Fire

It's true, though. Even if he's not exactly smitten with Tomoka yet, he definitely looks forward to the amazing sight he perceives whenever she goes to him to practice her jump shoots.

Jump shoot fetish spotted Subaru likes it in maid too

[BladeEntity]

Originally Posted by tsunade666

Jump shoot fetish spotted Subaru likes it in maid too

nah I think he prefers swimsuit apron kudos to Saki for thinking that

[justsomeguy]

Originally Posted by Kanon

The conversation they had by the river implies he at least suspects it. It's just that basketball (and his loli harem) is more important to him at the moment.

Subaru seemed dumbstruck at the time. It didn't seem to me like he consciously understood the implications of what Aoi was saying to him, though yeah, he's more focused on basketball and little girls.

[Lord of Fire]

Originally Posted by tsunade666

Jump shoot fetish spotted Subaru likes it in maid too

The guy has good taste either way.

[tsunade666]

^ Subaru has nice taste while Saki got the brains to explode it.

Originally Posted by justsomeguy

Subaru seemed dumbstruck at the time. It didn't seem to me like he consciously understood the implications of what Aoi was saying to him, though yeah, he's more focused on basketball and little girls.

nah, more like in his mind he thinks Aoi really likes Basketball

[SaintessHeart]

Originally Posted by liro

Should totally be Vin Diesel starring for the second instalment of "The Pacifier 2".

[BladeEntity]

Originally Posted by SaintessHeart

Should totally be Vin Diesel starring for the second instalment of "The Pacifier 2".

That I totally agree with perfect advertisement for the movie and he could definitely pull it off.

Actually I'm 50-50 about Subaru understanding what Aoi was saying by the river, his reaction was too vague and honestly his growing attraction to Tomoka does not help her situation at all but since I'm supporting Tomoka, that's too bad. Unless the series turns into a harem for Subaru it would be very interesting to watch/read, a love triangle is good enough and throw in a little comedy you have a recipe for success...

[Hooves]

Would be more interesting to see a love triangle then a harem with the increasing amount of harem animes that aired these past seasons. But hey, Subaru already won the hearts of the girls so he should be wearing that shirt

[Anh_Minh]

He went on three different dates with three separate girls who weren't even Tomoka or Aoi. Totally harem. Pervert.

[tsunade666]

This show is considered a harem while R-15 is considered a love triangle. The whole team actually likes him. It's a loli harem team.

[BladeEntity]

Originally Posted by tsunade666

This show is considered a harem while R-15 is considered a love triangle. The whole team actually likes him. It's a loli harem team.

True but every other girl in the team would take a step back for Tomoka since they know she likes him. And the rest of the team probably like him more like an older brother. Tomoka already had her 'date' in the middle of the series and even a present.