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npal · 2006-06-03, 13:42

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Originally Posted by Shredder

. Is Tenma going to be a fatty? That would be funny

Hope that doesn't lead Harima to this train of thought:

"OMG, WTF, Tenma's become a rhino! No... wait... Could she be... [baseless, irrational thought that somehow directs Tenma's actions towards him as a display of affection]! YES!! Now I understand! Thank you Tenma-chan!!! I'll grow fat and heavy, too!"

Shredder · 2006-06-03, 13:45

Fatty would be a real shocker, I have yet to see a single overweight female in any series. Ah, the fantasy land of anime

npal · 2006-06-03, 13:47

Yes, for it is known, anime girls don't gain enough weight to look ugly

And if they do, they gain it Orihime-style

Zappster · 2006-06-03, 14:28

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Originally Posted by Sorrow-K

You think so? I think those two shows have been far and away funnier than SR this season.

Yep. IMO if I compare the first 8 episodes of all these shows(the minimum amount of eps I've seen subbed of all 3) I'd have to say that I've found SR season 2 on average to be funnier than the other two shows. Even some of the weaker episodes of SR, such as this one, I've found to be funnier than the weakest episodes of the other shows mentioned. There have been certain weeks where I thought "hmm this was funnier than this weeks SR episode" but as I said the majority has been the other way round. Now you could argue that the other shows have more going for them than just the comedy and I probably wouldn't disagree but I still stand by my opinion I stated previously. Obviously this could change with future episodes.

npal · 2006-06-03, 14:30

I think all of them are funny, each in its own way, that is. Thank God this spring/summer has so many great series to watch

Although, if SR really tries, it can outshine Ouran High School at least, although the Host Club is pretty funny, too.

Sorrow-K · 2006-06-03, 20:17

Yeah, SR at its best is funnier than Ouran at its best, but SR hasn't been at its best often enough this season.

Though (and this is opinion, remember), I think Suzumiya Haruhi > SR and Ouran, pretty much unconditionally.

Shredder · 2006-06-03, 22:37

What parts would you say were SR at its best? I thought bald Harima and Eri bonfire dance were top notch. Unbearded and bald Harima eps had me laughing til my face hurt. I just started Ouran, first ep was boring but few series start off strong right away

Zappster · 2006-06-04, 00:31

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Originally Posted by Sorrow-K

Yeah, SR at its best is funnier than Ouran at its best, but SR hasn't been at its best often enough this season.

Though (and this is opinion, remember), I think Suzumiya Haruhi > SR and Ouran, pretty much unconditionally.

Oh I'd probably agree with that if we were talking overall quality, as I love Suzumiya Haruhi. Comedy-wise I don't think it quite matches SR though(IMO).

Also don't get me wrong I'm not knocking the other shows either(this isn't aimed strictly at you Sorrow-K). I think they're all brilliant shows in their own right.

Taylor-- · 2006-06-04, 14:54

Good episode, rating it 8/10. It had it's moments but it could have been much better. Like others said too, lack of Harima!

But his brief onscreen moment was still funny.

As for the 3 comedy's of Spring being talked about, I personally am still enjoying School Rumble more then both. I really love Suzumiya Haruhi, but still SR beat's it out just by a bit. Ouran I'm really enjoying, but not as much as Suzumiya Haruhi and School Rumble.

Potatochobit · 2006-06-05, 06:27

i have to give this episode a mediocre at best rating. maybe i should rewatch, yeah ill do that anyway.

but the plot was pretty thin. most of this episode is setting up for the next one, but thats no excuse to leave out the funny. tenma still could have gone to practice to share the food even if she couldnt get any play time.

aliensporebomb · 2006-06-06, 15:09

Several things were funny about this one:

Spoiler:

Shredder · 2006-06-06, 21:34

Agreed--come to think of it, it was the first time I had seen Tenma downbeat. Kinda sad moment, hanging head and all. Normally she's the one you can count on to be cheerful in the show no matter the circumstances. That pink mask is the best

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2006-06-03, 13:45	Link #42
Shredder Senior Member Join Date: May 2006	Fatty would be a real shocker, I have yet to see a single overweight female in any series. Ah, the fantasy land of anime __________________

2006-06-03, 13:47	Link #43
npal I desire Tomorrow! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: As far away from reality as possible Age: 41	Yes, for it is known, anime girls don't gain enough weight to look ugly And if they do, they gain it Orihime-style __________________

2006-06-03, 14:30	Link #45
npal I desire Tomorrow! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: As far away from reality as possible Age: 41	I think all of them are funny, each in its own way, that is. Thank God this spring/summer has so many great series to watch Although, if SR really tries, it can outshine Ouran High School at least, although the Host Club is pretty funny, too. __________________

2006-06-03, 20:17	Link #46
Sorrow-K Somehow I found out Join Date: Feb 2006 Age: 40	Yeah, SR at its best is funnier than Ouran at its best, but SR hasn't been at its best often enough this season. Though (and this is opinion, remember), I think Suzumiya Haruhi > SR and Ouran, pretty much unconditionally. __________________ .:The Nihon Review:.:Ikoku Meiro no Croisée:.:Tamayura: Hitotose:. .:Behind The Nihon Review:.:Understanding Guilty Crown’s Failure:. .:MAL:.:Twitter:.

2006-06-03, 22:37	Link #47
Shredder Senior Member Join Date: May 2006	What parts would you say were SR at its best? I thought bald Harima and Eri bonfire dance were top notch. Unbearded and bald Harima eps had me laughing til my face hurt. I just started Ouran, first ep was boring but few series start off strong right away __________________

2006-06-04, 14:54	Link #49
Taylor-- ! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Canada	Good episode, rating it 8/10. It had it's moments but it could have been much better. Like others said too, lack of Harima! But his brief onscreen moment was still funny. As for the 3 comedy's of Spring being talked about, I personally am still enjoying School Rumble more then both. I really love Suzumiya Haruhi, but still SR beat's it out just by a bit. Ouran I'm really enjoying, but not as much as Suzumiya Haruhi and School Rumble.

2006-06-05, 06:27	Link #50
Potatochobit Certified Organic Join Date: Dec 2005	i have to give this episode a mediocre at best rating. maybe i should rewatch, yeah ill do that anyway. but the plot was pretty thin. most of this episode is setting up for the next one, but thats no excuse to leave out the funny. tenma still could have gone to practice to share the food even if she couldnt get any play time.

2006-06-06, 15:09	Link #51
aliensporebomb Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: mpls, mn, usa, urth	Several things were funny about this one: Spoiler: But more poignant was poor Tenma on a swing (repeatedly). And then fat Tenma (how sad!) I'm not a huge Tenma fan but it seemed like the entire episode was a big set-up for her eventual humiliation. Oh well. __________________ asb web: http://madsound.dyndns.org/

2006-06-06, 21:34	Link #52
Shredder Senior Member Join Date: May 2006	Agreed--come to think of it, it was the first time I had seen Tenma downbeat. Kinda sad moment, hanging head and all. Normally she's the one you can count on to be cheerful in the show no matter the circumstances. That pink mask is the best __________________