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***Pellissier*** · 2011-06-09, 07:30

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Sebasu · 2011-06-09, 08:42

Teaser stills from twitter:

Spoiler for episode 9:

.x.crii.x. · 2011-06-09, 11:50

Wow, i´m glad to see everyone working together again. But poor Anaru. ;o; And looks like we´ll finally be getting Tsuruko drama next week.

Spoiler for Episode 10 preview:

Mizz-Bubblez · 2011-06-09, 11:53

What happened this episode. I missed it.

Who is stroking Anaru's cheek there?.

Sebasu · 2011-06-09, 12:01

Spoiler for episode:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mizz-Bubblez

What happened this episode. I missed it.

Who is stroking Anaru's cheek there?.

Spoiler:

Mizz-Bubblez · 2011-06-09, 12:04

^

Spoiler:

shibakun · 2011-06-09, 12:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mizz-Bubblez

What happened this episode. I missed it.

Who is stroking Anaru's cheek there?.

With Jintan's passive attitude through out these episodes, he doesn't even have the balls to do something like that -_-

Man, I think I'm jumping ship... lol *sigh*

Manji Midou · 2011-06-09, 13:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by shibakun

With Jintan's passive attitude through out these episodes, he doesn't even have the balls to do something like that -_-

Man, I think I'm jumping ship... lol *sigh*

unlike Yukiatsu, he doesn't like to play with people's feelings. This has nothing to do with if he has a pair or not.

Cal-Reflector · 2011-06-09, 15:27

Yukiatsu gets an A for effort, anyhow. Drying Anaru's tears like that was a smooth move.

Maybe now we'll finally get to see what's up with Tsuruko.

ars89 · 2011-06-09, 17:42

So Yukiatsu admitted his love for Menma to her father in order to let them make the fireworks. Since it was the mom the whole time that was apposed to it.

At least they all believe in Menma now. Lol when she was giving them food Tsuroku and Anaru were both freaked out.

So Anaru can't get over not being like Menma. Only to have Yukiatsu hit on her again. he way she jumped back with that pose was great. Wonder why Tsuroku had a smile on her face when she overheard that though. I thought she wanted Yukiatsu, i guess it's better than him thinking about Menma the whole time.

So Popo gives hints about what he's guilty about. He just wants to know the truth about how she died? Seems like he just misses his friend.

Jintan finally admits Menma's cute! That scene at the end was great when he stops her from entering the water and tells her to stay forever.

miketyson · 2011-06-09, 17:59

Wow, this episode sure is funny in light of last week's heated discussion. I'll leave it at that, it's a solid episode, but...

Spoiler for Silly Question:

Mizz-Bubblez · 2011-06-09, 18:05

^

Spoiler for episode 9:

miketyson · 2011-06-09, 18:11

Spoiler for Silly Question 2:

charizardpal · 2011-06-09, 18:37

-Lots of interesting hints in this episode. I guess Jintan was afraid that if she touched the river and followed the carp she'd be whisked away to the afterlife. Judging by the splash that one huge carp, unless it was Menma who caused the splash.... But if she caused the splash why isn't she wet?

-By the way when Poppo trails off it sounds like he was about to ask either 1) if she liked him or 2) if she blamed him; i.e. for her death.

-Also about her not being able to write with Anjou's pen and paper....could that be because she can only interact with objects she interacted with during her life? Such as the wood in the 秘密つきち、 or the diary she had as a kid?
...Or could it be because Jintan didn't want her to communicate directly with Yukiatsu and break their special connection? Yukiatsu obviously was going to ask her about what she wanted to meet with them about on "ano hi."

They zoomed in on her barefoot feet today, so I'm sure they're going to talk about her shoes pretty soon. I bet she'll interact with them too...

katsudon · 2011-06-09, 19:32

Quote:

Yukiatsu gets an A for effort, anyhow. Drying Anaru's tears like that was a smooth move.

Yeah well... I guess it's possible since they can both 'move on' instead of being stuck in the past.

Mizz-Bubblez · 2011-06-09, 19:50

Spoiler for Episode 9:

Jin Kizuite · 2011-06-09, 20:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by charizardpal

-Also about her not being able to write with Anjou's pen and paper....could that be because she can only interact with objects she interacted with during her life? Such as the wood in the 秘密つきち、 or the diary she had as a kid?
...Or could it be because Jintan didn't want her to communicate directly with Yukiatsu and break their special connection? Yukiatsu obviously was going to ask her about what she wanted to meet with them about on "ano hi."

They zoomed in on her barefoot feet today, so I'm sure they're going to talk about her shoes pretty soon. I bet she'll interact with them too...

I don't wanna sound like i'm being too technical or analyst, but how is she able to keep baking fresh new muffins unless they have a ton of supplies which she all touched somehow before she died. I don't get the "not being able to write on Anjou's notebook," it could have something to do with her not being able to see Menma. But then since Jin touched the notebook before handing it to Menma, and he can see her but she still can't write on the notebook. ??? (Confusion)

charizardpal · 2011-06-09, 20:57

^Maybe because Menma just needs to have an association with the thing, such as the fact Menma's mother made muffins in the past.

What I don't get is what happens to shrimp after Menma eats them.

Archon_Wing · 2011-06-09, 21:19

Interesting that writing doesn't work everywhere. I wonder what's up with that?

Also, it was incredibly funny to see them react to Menma while they were eating the muffins. They're all like wtf????

It's also good that most of them are starting to realize and admit their problems; that's the first step towards healing, and Yukkiatsu was really smooth with Anaru.

I wonder if they'll tell us more about Tsurikko. Surely, she's not too happy about Yukikatsu casually considering these things with other people, but not give her a single thought. Actually that just seems to be a recurring them all around with everyone.

And so now they're in on it, Jintan's not alone. But is it really right to have Menma stay here forever?

Rating:9/10

SoFarGone · 2011-06-09, 22:08

no Menma needs to leave their lives. Everybody needs to move on. If Anjou and Yukiatstu go on a date next episode I think its going to be short. Tsuruko and Yukiastu somehow will end up together by the end of the episode leading to the finale to see Jintan give an answer to Anjou's confession while Menma finally disappears to the other world.

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2011-06-09, 08:42	Link #2
Sebasu ~ Join Date: Apr 2011	Teaser stills from twitter: Spoiler for episode 9: __________________ TUMBLR \| MAL

2011-06-09, 12:04	Link #6
Mizz-Bubblez Junior Member Join Date: May 2011	^ Spoiler: I had a feeling it was him. And now it makes sense as to why Tsuruko's reaction was like that. Poor Tsuruko. Guessing from the place were Yukiatsu is and the way Anaru is dressed, they go out next episode.

2011-06-09, 15:27	Link #9
Cal-Reflector Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005	Yukiatsu gets an A for effort, anyhow. Drying Anaru's tears like that was a smooth move. Maybe now we'll finally get to see what's up with Tsuruko. __________________

2011-06-09, 17:42	Link #10
ars89 One-Eyed Dragon Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NJ, USA	So Yukiatsu admitted his love for Menma to her father in order to let them make the fireworks. Since it was the mom the whole time that was apposed to it. At least they all believe in Menma now. Lol when she was giving them food Tsuroku and Anaru were both freaked out. So Anaru can't get over not being like Menma. Only to have Yukiatsu hit on her again. he way she jumped back with that pose was great. Wonder why Tsuroku had a smile on her face when she overheard that though. I thought she wanted Yukiatsu, i guess it's better than him thinking about Menma the whole time. So Popo gives hints about what he's guilty about. He just wants to know the truth about how she died? Seems like he just misses his friend. Jintan finally admits Menma's cute! That scene at the end was great when he stops her from entering the water and tells her to stay forever. __________________ My Anime List

2011-06-09, 11:50	Link #3
.x.crii.x. To the beat// Join Date: Feb 2011 Age: 32	Wow, i´m glad to see everyone working together again. But poor Anaru. ;o; And looks like we´ll finally be getting Tsuruko drama next week. Spoiler for Episode 10 preview:

2011-06-09, 11:53	Link #4
Mizz-Bubblez Junior Member Join Date: May 2011	What happened this episode. I missed it. Who is stroking Anaru's cheek there?.

2011-06-09, 17:59	Link #11
miketyson Senior Member Join Date: May 2011	Wow, this episode sure is funny in light of last week's heated discussion. I'll leave it at that, it's a solid episode, but... Spoiler for Silly Question: Did Jinta just die at the end? He took a rather ridiculous fall didn't he? I hope that's not our big twist. Notably he could see a shadow under Menma, when up until now I don't think we've seen her cast a shadow (I checked in this episode and she doesn't seem to have been before). I guess it's possible Menma's now "real" too, somehow. Is there anyone who's been obsessively tracking whether or not Menma has a shadow? Note: it's not a "full" shadow, just a smallish one underneath her while he's out in the water and she's waiting for him. It seems to be what Jinta notices right near the end of the episode. Last edited by miketyson; 2011-06-09 at 18:01. Reason: Clarified Something

2011-06-09, 18:05	Link #12
Mizz-Bubblez Junior Member Join Date: May 2011	^ Spoiler for episode 9: I thought he was looking at her reflection. But Yeah I noticed that shadow thing too. I don't get it.

2011-06-09, 18:11	Link #13
miketyson Senior Member Join Date: May 2011	Spoiler for Silly Question 2: At least at first when they're standing by the water's edge Menma doesn't have a reflection and she still doesn't have one when he looks back. It's possible that that's what he noticed -- no reflection -- but since she didn't have one earlier you'd think he might've noticed before? Likewise he's probably noticed she doesn't show up in mirrors or cast shadows (assuming she hasn't been). I can come up with a bunch of theories but this show has defeated me enough time I'll wait to see what happens next week.

2011-06-09, 18:37	Link #14
charizardpal 灼眼の Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Look up. I am hanging from your celing	-Lots of interesting hints in this episode. I guess Jintan was afraid that if she touched the river and followed the carp she'd be whisked away to the afterlife. Judging by the splash that one huge carp, unless it was Menma who caused the splash.... But if she caused the splash why isn't she wet? -By the way when Poppo trails off it sounds like he was about to ask either 1) if she liked him or 2) if she blamed him; i.e. for her death. -Also about her not being able to write with Anjou's pen and paper....could that be because she can only interact with objects she interacted with during her life? Such as the wood in the 秘密つきち、 or the diary she had as a kid? ...Or could it be because Jintan didn't want her to communicate directly with Yukiatsu and break their special connection? Yukiatsu obviously was going to ask her about what she wanted to meet with them about on "ano hi." They zoomed in on her barefoot feet today, so I'm sure they're going to talk about her shoes pretty soon. I bet she'll interact with them too... __________________ 「心でなくちゃ、よく見えない。もののなかみは、目では見えない、ってこと。」

2011-06-09, 19:50	Link #16
Mizz-Bubblez Junior Member Join Date: May 2011	Spoiler for Episode 9: I feel bad for Tsuruko. I wonder if she will express her feelings for Yukiatsu before the series end or she will remain quiet and let YukiAnaru just be?

2011-06-09, 20:57	Link #18
charizardpal 灼眼の Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Look up. I am hanging from your celing	^Maybe because Menma just needs to have an association with the thing, such as the fact Menma's mother made muffins in the past. What I don't get is what happens to shrimp after Menma eats them. __________________ 「心でなくちゃ、よく見えない。もののなかみは、目では見えない、ってこと。」

2011-06-09, 22:08	Link #20
SoFarGone H.A.M. Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: somewhere on this planet	no Menma needs to leave their lives. Everybody needs to move on. If Anjou and Yukiatstu go on a date next episode I think its going to be short. Tsuruko and Yukiastu somehow will end up together by the end of the episode leading to the finale to see Jintan give an answer to Anjou's confession while Menma finally disappears to the other world.