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Sackett · 2010-12-12, 15:10

Well... at least Arashiyama reacted in a more realistic way to aliens showing up.

Shiroth · 2010-12-12, 15:50

I'm all for the sudden change in themes. I actually welcome more of it in this show.

sikvod00 · 2010-12-12, 18:08

OMFG. Arasgiyama's facial expressions this episode were absolutely GOLDEN.

Bonta Kun · 2010-12-12, 18:39

Haha I didn't honestly expect to see that Alien Chapter get animated but quite glad it did, was pretty funny actually plus it gave me loads of Kon-senpai

Seriously love her character loads.

The 2nd half was rather nice I guess, the coffee bit was funny even tho I kinda expected it

After seeing this ep I wonder about the last few eps and if they will go with certain chapters involving Hotori's "adventures"

Kunagisa · 2010-12-12, 18:46

Took time to watch this amid finals, totally worth it.

What happened to the bug alien at the end though?

thelok · 2010-12-13, 01:41

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Originally Posted by stuopidget

Took time to watch this amid finals, totally worth it.

What happened to the bug alien at the end though?

Bug alien got resurrected from Kon's item. They left it as a cliffhanger which is why the narrator said that you can either believe or not believe the story.

Racketman · 2010-12-13, 04:52

I want the shirt Hotori's wearing that says "pad thai" on it in Thai.

I love me some pad thai. Delicious... ugh, now I'm hungry.

seiftis · 2010-12-13, 05:00

More Kon-senpai next week. Nice!

Guardian Enzo · 2010-12-13, 11:25

I found the alien story somehwhat lacking by Soredemo's recent standard - if they were going to adapt a space story I'd have preferred "Space Adventure Romance". But I loved the Grandpa chapter - a greater slice-of-life for a ghost you'll never see.

Saturn Beaver · 2010-12-13, 12:16

When I first saw this anime, I thought it will be a slice of life romantic comedy set in a maid cafe, with perhaps more comedy than romance. With Shaft animating, I do expect things to be a bit more extra-ordinary. But, nowhere in my mind have I think that it would be nearly as extra-ordinary as this, with not only time travel last ep, but now we have aliens, vaporizing gun, and ghosts. Are you sure this is not a reimagining of Miracle Mikuru from the first broadcast ep of Suzumiya Haruhi, set in maid cafe?

Despite all I've said, it's not all bad, just...way different than what I first expected. Especially on the first segment - to be honest, when the narrator gave the choice, I choose not to believe this as real. Also, I don't remember seeing the usual manga source at the beginning of the segment, maybe this is an anime original from SHAFT?

I like the second segment better, while at first it's a bit strange to see the grandpa ghost, but when we finally see that he's actually the late husband of Granny Uki, I find it a bit touching, especially with how much they still cares about each other even when separated by death. Also love them acknowledging the continuity by showing that Takeru/Ebi is still going strong, despite them both being in denial/oblivious about it. Also, the foreshadowing from showing the grandpa even when Sanada was wishing the first time is also pretty good.

sirn · 2010-12-13, 14:18

No, alien episode is also a manga chapter though the last part about bug alien deleting Kon and Arashiyama memory is anime original. Occasionally, there are some weird story like this, and it is the reason behind series title, "and the town keep going on".

Kakkou · 2010-12-14, 00:19

Uki's husband's ghost part was quite touching as well as funny. It was a good blend of comedy and heartwarming that really shined with the coffee table moment. Sanada's prayer was so pure, considerate and long winded XD. I thought the crows looking at the direction of the donation box at the beginning was a nice touch but it got even better when they revealed it was the ghost they were looking at. Brilliant. Aliens were random in a good way. Neat choice of leaving the audience to guess what they were actually saying. I really like every moment of this episode.

Blaat · 2010-12-14, 03:19

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Originally Posted by Guardian Enzo

But I loved the Grandpa chapter - a greater slice-of-life for a ghost you'll never see.

Wouldn't that technically be a slice-of-dead story?

karice67 · 2010-12-14, 03:28

^
Slice-of-death, you mean

but good one

theman4life · 2010-12-14, 04:38

Does anyone happen to have all of the ending illustrations and/or artists names so far?

karice67 · 2010-12-14, 05:06

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Originally Posted by theman4life

Does anyone happen to have all of the ending illustrations and/or artists names so far?

They're all on the official anime website, if you can read Japanese/use Firefox and rikaichan... 'fraid you'll have to source screenshots yourself if you want them though...

theman4life · 2010-12-14, 15:17

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Originally Posted by karice67

They're all on the official anime website, if you can read Japanese/use Firefox and rikaichan... 'fraid you'll have to source screenshots yourself if you want them though...

Sweet, thanks a bunch.

MeoTwister5 · 2010-12-17, 06:29

Episode 11 subs are out.

Sides · 2010-12-17, 07:17

A summer episode, with insert manga about a rich guy, taken the piss of less fortunate people. A part from that we get to know Arashiyama Ayumu and Josephine, the dog.
Most rememberable thing, to me, was the usage of aho(u)tori and futabaka, besides hotori and futaba hanging out together.

Tsuchi · 2010-12-17, 07:37

I know I'm late, but...

I can't believe how enjoyable this show is. I'm absolutely hooked. It's a good proof of how a good execution can compensate a seeming lack of originality (because let's be honest, the premise isn't exactly groundbreaking).

I think I've fallen in love with Tatsuno. She's clever, sensible, elegant, meganekko. Probably my favorite maid character ever, even while she doesn't fit the role in the most strict way (not being a full-time worker for some Ojou-sama or stuff like that, you know the drill). It's just that she fits the role too well.

Chapter 9 only made me like her more. [Insert heart here]

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Sackett Cross Game - I need more Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: I've moved around the American West. I've lived in Oregon, Washington, Utah, and Oklahoma Age: 44	Well... at least Arashiyama reacted in a more realistic way to aliens showing up. __________________ Cross Game - A Story of Love, Life, Death - and Baseball. What more could you want?

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Shiroth Beautiful fighter. Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: England, UK Age: 37	I'm all for the sudden change in themes. I actually welcome more of it in this show. __________________ MyAnimeList Twitter

2010-12-12, 18:39	Link #384
Bonta Kun Know who you are Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Resides within the depths of Ned infested Glasgow	Haha I didn't honestly expect to see that Alien Chapter get animated but quite glad it did, was pretty funny actually plus it gave me loads of Kon-senpai Seriously love her character loads. The 2nd half was rather nice I guess, the coffee bit was funny even tho I kinda expected it After seeing this ep I wonder about the last few eps and if they will go with certain chapters involving Hotori's "adventures" __________________

2010-12-13, 05:00	Link #388
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2010-12-13, 12:16	Link #390
Saturn Beaver Home of Silent Prayer Join Date: Mar 2010	When I first saw this anime, I thought it will be a slice of life romantic comedy set in a maid cafe, with perhaps more comedy than romance. With Shaft animating, I do expect things to be a bit more extra-ordinary. But, nowhere in my mind have I think that it would be nearly as extra-ordinary as this, with not only time travel last ep, but now we have aliens, vaporizing gun, and ghosts. Are you sure this is not a reimagining of Miracle Mikuru from the first broadcast ep of Suzumiya Haruhi, set in maid cafe? Despite all I've said, it's not all bad, just...way different than what I first expected. Especially on the first segment - to be honest, when the narrator gave the choice, I choose not to believe this as real. Also, I don't remember seeing the usual manga source at the beginning of the segment, maybe this is an anime original from SHAFT? I like the second segment better, while at first it's a bit strange to see the grandpa ghost, but when we finally see that he's actually the late husband of Granny Uki, I find it a bit touching, especially with how much they still cares about each other even when separated by death. Also love them acknowledging the continuity by showing that Takeru/Ebi is still going strong, despite them both being in denial/oblivious about it. Also, the foreshadowing from showing the grandpa even when Sanada was wishing the first time is also pretty good. __________________

2010-12-12, 18:08	Link #383
sikvod00 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Miami, FL Age: 37	OMFG. Arasgiyama's facial expressions this episode were absolutely GOLDEN.

2010-12-12, 18:46	Link #385
Kunagisa Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009	Took time to watch this amid finals, totally worth it. What happened to the bug alien at the end though?

2010-12-13, 04:52	Link #387
Racketman Member Join Date: Jan 2006	I want the shirt Hotori's wearing that says "pad thai" on it in Thai. I love me some pad thai. Delicious... ugh, now I'm hungry.

2010-12-13, 14:18	Link #391
sirn 田舎者言うな Join Date: Jan 2006	No, alien episode is also a manga chapter though the last part about bug alien deleting Kon and Arashiyama memory is anime original. Occasionally, there are some weird story like this, and it is the reason behind series title, "and the town keep going on".

2010-12-14, 00:19	Link #392
Kakkou Tch. Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Australia	Uki's husband's ghost part was quite touching as well as funny. It was a good blend of comedy and heartwarming that really shined with the coffee table moment. Sanada's prayer was so pure, considerate and long winded XD. I thought the crows looking at the direction of the donation box at the beginning was a nice touch but it got even better when they revealed it was the ghost they were looking at. Brilliant. Aliens were random in a good way. Neat choice of leaving the audience to guess what they were actually saying. I really like every moment of this episode.

2010-12-14, 03:28	Link #394
karice67 さっく♥ゆうきゃん♥ほそやん Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: in the land down under...	^ Slice-of-death, you mean but good one __________________ *How Suetsugu Yuki drew the cover for Chihayafuru* volume 34** Interview translations etc You must free yourself from that illusion, from the illusion that a story must have a beginning and an end. "No, you are not entitled to your opinion... You are only entitled to what you can argue for.” - Patrick Stokes

2010-12-14, 04:38	Link #395
theman4life Member Join Date: Mar 2008	Does anyone happen to have all of the ending illustrations and/or artists names so far?

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2010-12-17, 07:17	Link #399
Sides Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Edinburgh Age: 42	A summer episode, with insert manga about a rich guy, taken the piss of less fortunate people. A part from that we get to know Arashiyama Ayumu and Josephine, the dog. Most rememberable thing, to me, was the usage of aho(u)tori and futabaka, besides hotori and futaba hanging out together.

2010-12-17, 07:37	Link #400
Tsuchi Member Join Date: Oct 2009	I know I'm late, but... I can't believe how enjoyable this show is. I'm absolutely hooked. It's a good proof of how a good execution can compensate a seeming lack of originality (because let's be honest, the premise isn't exactly groundbreaking). I think I've fallen in love with Tatsuno. She's clever, sensible, elegant, meganekko. Probably my favorite maid character ever, even while she doesn't fit the role in the most strict way (not being a full-time worker for some Ojou-sama or stuff like that, you know the drill). It's just that she fits the role too well. Chapter 9 only made me like her more. [Insert heart here]