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xellos2099 · 2009-04-27, 18:20

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Originally Posted by aliasxn

Well, it was totally different this time... I mean, when they went on that "date" back in S1 she didn't even realize it, and the only time she blushed was when it finally hit her that she was on a date with a man (she was nervous about the situation itself, not Hayate). This time she was making chocolate, blushing, nervous, trying to get his approval, her inner thoughts about Hayate being the only guy in her life who is close to her age, etc... That was a side of her I never saw before, it was a pretty interesting development to me. The flag was officially raised.

Most of the season 1 after 26 are not consider canon by many who read the manga.

Fandal · 2009-04-27, 21:24

I'm guessing their merging the Valentines-Birthday-Whiteday arc's so people don't get confused by the different storyline. Though I'm curious if they are going to do the stuff in between (fillers) or are they just going for the major story points.

If they just do the major points, I'm having a hard time seeing 52 episodes. Barely 24 even episodes. With 52 episodes, that should bring them to Greece and beyond.

chinaboat · 2009-04-27, 22:33

I'm still a tad confused on this but if, indeed HnG's intent is to parody manga, anime and games while presenting a cohesive storyline, then it would make sense that they would add OAV's to do parodies that could only be done in the anime form. I believe other series have done this (added OAV's) with success. If they do that, then the series could, theoretically, go for quite awhile.

SimplyBill · 2009-04-28, 05:33

@chinaboat

Unfortunately, HnG's intent is to present a cohesive storyline with humor. Parody is not really the show's focused. Well, maybe for SynergySP it is somehow focused but the manga is quite different and the season 2 follows the manga route faithfully (right now). The only parodies that they use are only for gags. Nonetheless.

Fandal · 2009-04-28, 05:59

It's funny when Hina finally figured out why she keeps getting chocolates from girls

JaLooNz · 2009-04-28, 07:47

But it is also great that they are attempting to cover the meaty parts of the manga. I guess the humour part is not as important yet (at least till they finish covering up most of the storyline).

puretsundere · 2009-04-28, 11:29

Really enjoyed episode 4 and felt it is quite easily the best episode of the second season by far. I've always enjoyed the romance episodes in HnG and this Valentine's Day episode was no different. Absolutely love that Ayumu was in the episode for more than 10 seconds and that she actually had a lot screen time. Always nice seeing Hinagiku. And it was great to see more of Maria's emotional side along with her feelings. So, all in all, a great episode.

Deathkillz · 2009-04-28, 15:16

When Maria laid down her hammer on that poor, defenseless chocolate...I had stitches

But in the end, I thought that her section of the episode was just the best. More love for Maria please, she isn't experienced in this thing called love XD

SkoolRumble4Ya · 2009-04-30, 14:46

That sucks that Hayate is treating her like she is an old hag but really only one year older than him

Mecha_Trueno · 2009-04-30, 19:14

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Originally Posted by SkoolRumble4Ya

That sucks that Hayate is treating her like she is an old hag but really only one year older than him

That's why the Saki's coming of age episode in S1 was hilarious, the way Maria was acting in that scene

Guido · 2009-05-05, 16:11

Spoiler for Notes about Valentine's Day in Japan:

Liddo-kun · 2009-05-12, 14:09

Hina is so kind, eventhough she loves Hayate (unknown to him of course) and want to give chocolate to him.
She had pity for Ayumu and let her give a Valentine chocolate to Hayate instead.

Mentar · 2009-05-12, 15:17

Not yet, no. She doesn't love him at this point of time. This choco was a peace offering - after all she's been pretty rough on him for a while.

The manga (and thus, S2) is very detailed about Hina's development of feelings - give it some time.

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2009-04-28, 11:29	Link #47
puretsundere Tachibana Isana Join Date: Sep 2007	Really enjoyed episode 4 and felt it is quite easily the best episode of the second season by far. I've always enjoyed the romance episodes in HnG and this Valentine's Day episode was no different. Absolutely love that Ayumu was in the episode for more than 10 seconds and that she actually had a lot screen time. Always nice seeing Hinagiku. And it was great to see more of Maria's emotional side along with her feelings. So, all in all, a great episode. __________________

2009-04-28, 15:16	Link #48
Deathkillz ~ You're dead ^__^* ~ Graphic Designer Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: uk, England Age: 34	When Maria laid down her hammer on that poor, defenseless chocolate...I had stitches But in the end, I thought that her section of the episode was just the best. More love for Maria please, she isn't experienced in this thing called love XD __________________ Siggy: hohohohoho~ \| AnimeHistory welcome to our blog ~ \| Summer2009 early review Under the radar series Summer2009: Kanamemo, GA Geijutsuka Art, NEEDLESS

2009-05-05, 16:11	Link #51
Guido Snobby Gentleman Join Date: May 2004 Location: Monterrey, México Age: 43	Spoiler for Notes about Valentine's Day in Japan: Not very sure about this, but Valentine's Day like any other festivity is another of those events were candy makers and cholocatier companies take advantage of to boost their sales. In Japan reality is just like in any other country of the world. I really doubt that the Japanese Cholocate companies encourage girls to take on chocolates and deliver them to boys as a means of confession. It's just part of the merchandising trick to get hold of as many faithful consumers to their products as they can. BTW, in Valentine's Day girls are not limited to deliver chocolates to boys but also to cute girls who act gallantly and have some degree of tomboyish nature in them.

2009-05-12, 14:09	Link #52
Liddo-kun is this so? Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Gradius Home World	Hina is so kind, eventhough she loves Hayate (unknown to him of course) and want to give chocolate to him. She had pity for Ayumu and let her give a Valentine chocolate to Hayate instead. __________________ Clearing 4 domain with Qiqi / MTGNexus - Magic Art Gallery / AnimEVO 2020 - EFZ tournament / Cool Japan Festival 2015

2009-04-27, 21:24	Link #42
Fandal Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009	I'm guessing their merging the Valentines-Birthday-Whiteday arc's so people don't get confused by the different storyline. Though I'm curious if they are going to do the stuff in between (fillers) or are they just going for the major story points. If they just do the major points, I'm having a hard time seeing 52 episodes. Barely 24 even episodes. With 52 episodes, that should bring them to Greece and beyond.

2009-04-27, 22:33	Link #43
chinaboat Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Chicago	I'm still a tad confused on this but if, indeed HnG's intent is to parody manga, anime and games while presenting a cohesive storyline, then it would make sense that they would add OAV's to do parodies that could only be done in the anime form. I believe other series have done this (added OAV's) with success. If they do that, then the series could, theoretically, go for quite awhile.

2009-04-28, 05:33	Link #44
SimplyBill King Join Date: Sep 2008 Age: 32	@chinaboat Unfortunately, HnG's intent is to present a cohesive storyline with humor. Parody is not really the show's focused. Well, maybe for SynergySP it is somehow focused but the manga is quite different and the season 2 follows the manga route faithfully (right now). The only parodies that they use are only for gags. Nonetheless.

2009-04-28, 05:59	Link #45
Fandal Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009	It's funny when Hina finally figured out why she keeps getting chocolates from girls

2009-04-28, 07:47	Link #46
JaLooNz Longtime Member Join Date: Nov 2003	But it is also great that they are attempting to cover the meaty parts of the manga. I guess the humour part is not as important yet (at least till they finish covering up most of the storyline).

2009-04-30, 14:46	Link #49
SkoolRumble4Ya Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: California	That sucks that Hayate is treating her like she is an old hag but really only one year older than him

2009-05-12, 15:17	Link #53
Mentar Banned Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Hamburg Age: 54	Not yet, no. She doesn't love him at this point of time. This choco was a peace offering - after all she's been pretty rough on him for a while. The manga (and thus, S2) is very detailed about Hina's development of feelings - give it some time.