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Hooves · 2011-04-08, 21:37

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Originally Posted by totoum

oh wow,got this info from the french website wakanim.

At one point Ohana is given a phone number by her mother,someone noted that number and called it,here's what you hear when you call.
Seems useless,yet so full of win.

I hope we get to that point so we can actually see it translated

but I'm amazed by that french website for grabbing that.

boggart · 2011-04-08, 22:09

Finally got around to watching the first ep. Two words: Love it!

Roger Rambo · 2011-04-08, 22:39

The mistake you're making is assuming the Mother isn't already considered by the show creators to be a dignified and wholesome character in her own way (though not perfect).

Ravenblitz · 2011-04-09, 03:36

ThereminVox · 2011-04-09, 11:26

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Originally Posted by Ravenblitz

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Still can't get over the eye-popping art style. Very nice.

broken270 · 2011-04-09, 13:49

Spoiler:

quasar_z · 2011-04-09, 17:31

Please slap me!...Oh... that feels good. Keep going like that!

felix · 2011-04-09, 17:46

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Originally Posted by quasar_z

Please slap me!...Oh... that feels good. Keep going like that!

Nice one.

Seihai · 2011-04-09, 18:12

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Originally Posted by quasar_z

Please slap me!...Oh... that feels good. Keep going like that!

Hana-Maso Iroha

I felt a little disturbed when I thought I was watching that cruel scene again but then the music started and I lost it.

Simon · 2011-04-09, 19:22

Finally got to watch the first episode and catch up on this thread (gah, of all the weeks to have four mid-semester tests...). All I can say is thank you, Okada-sensei; thank you, PA Works: one episode in, this show is exactly what I was hoping for.

Ohana had me cheering for her right from her opening "I'm not really your child" speech. I find her combination of reflectiveness, uncertainty and youthful optimism utterly likable, and also quite believable. She's one of the rare female anime characters who passes the If I Was A Girl Test: I'm going out on a limb here (not actually being a girl and all), but if I was a girl I think I could watch this show and say to myself "yeah, she's awesome, I want to be her". The little touch that cemented it for me was when Kō said his farewell and Ohana fell down the slide: instead of landing in a moerific heap, she came down still standing on her feet. I hope that's symbolic of how she's going to grow throughout the story.

Reading the posts here I see Sui (Ohana's grandmother boss) gets a lot of flack for slapping her staff around. While I don't agree with her approach, taking her age into account I can sort of see things from her perspective: I think her line "it would be worse if I slapped a customer, which is what you effectively did" sums things up. She may not seem that likable at the moment, but she does come across as a solidly drawn and internally consistent character.

Looking at Kaoru Chujo's character / seiyū list I'm also struck by the age range of the characters. This bodes well for the story, and it makes the TV drama comparisons even more apt.

Now, off to set the alarm for 5:30 so I can catch episode 2 before I leave for class in the morning.

Deconstructor · 2011-04-09, 21:25

A rather great start to a promising slice-of-life anime. Some quote and response...

Spoiler for What's the girl's name again? I completely forgot.:

Regarding the grandma from hell... I think she will have changed her philosophy by the end of this anime. I fully support her actions this episode, because they rile up the viewers. She is framed as the "enemy" whom all the inn workers must obey, but secretly seethe at deep inside. The viewers would like to believe there is a better way to discipline your workers; if you think so, at least consider the strong, tight-knit bonds formed from blood and tears. Hitting someone creates a deeper level of communication than everyday banter.

There are cases where the abusive parent cares little about their child... and then, there are cases when the seemingly abusive parent really cares. This grandma hit her workers because she wants her inn to be of the highest quality; mistakes must not be repeated. But there's more - her workers are like her family. Grandma wants them to succeed, just as much as she wants the inn to succeed. The pain they feel now will only benefit their future selves, as they eventually leave the inn as strong and confident women.

Ultimately, Hanasaku Iroha is about growing up. The main character had an easy, carefree life; she had little resolve for her future and was oblivious to the people (her best friend) around her. Through her arduous job at the inn, Ohana will learn some of life's most important lessons. For those of who you rage at the grandma from hell, I have a feeling she will change as well.

Okay, enough of me sounding like a motivational speaker. This anime is shaping to be one epic coming-of-age story. I should be more vary of, as Sankaku Complex calls it, "Japanese lunchtime dramas." Unfortunately, Hanairo has my heartstrings in it's tugging, wrenching fingers. And it's playing some melody.

serenade_beta · 2011-04-09, 21:54

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Originally Posted by quasar_z

Please slap me!...Oh... that feels good. Keep going like that!

The sound of the slapping was disturbing, but the protagonist's expression after getting slapped was hilarious.

And the end, with Minch going "The unbelievable one is you..."

The ol' lady is so popular, isn't she? Just look at how many posts are on her!
Number one in popularity vote, most certainly! (...)

Kanon · 2011-04-10, 04:38

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Originally Posted by quasar_z

Please slap me!...Oh... that feels good. Keep going like that!

That was great

Roger Rambo · 2011-04-10, 06:44

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Originally Posted by quasar_z

Please slap me!...Oh... that feels good. Keep going like that!

What is this? I'll tell you what this is. This is awesome!

edit: Well, the simulcast for ep 2 should be in a few hours. This should be interesting.

Midonin · 2011-04-10, 09:59

Spoiler for HSI 02 - Stumbling Into Greatness:

gecd · 2011-04-10, 10:03

just finished watching ep 2

Spoiler for so basically:

DragoonKain3 · 2011-04-10, 10:03

If Ohana is so good at cooking, why isn't she the kitchen hand? After all these years, you'd think Grandma would put people in places where they're good at... lol

That said, Grandma seems like she knows more about her customers than she lets on; she just can't say it right in front of their faces because it isn't the proper thing in service to do.

And a wee bit disturbed at the drive scene... Ohana, don't look at Tohru. He's all Minko's lols.

Dunno, but I like Omigawa's tsun voice (IMO Jun > Maka > Hotori), and that's partly why currently Minko is my fave character.

SaintessHeart · 2011-04-10, 10:18

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Originally Posted by Ravenblitz

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Can....can we have her mixing weird chemicals to make a potion in a round-bottom flask?

Shiroth · 2011-04-10, 10:22

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Originally Posted by DragoonKain3

If Ohana is so good at cooking, why isn't she the kitchen hand?

She probably will end up in the kitchen eventually, though at the moment Ohana needs to learn more about the inn and how it works.

Deconstructor · 2011-04-10, 10:33

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Originally Posted by SaintessHeart

Can....can we have her mixing weird chemicals to make a potion in a round-bottom flask?

The art style is very similar. Alas, alchemy is probably banned at the inn... for safety reasons.

2011-04-09, 03:36	Link #444
Ravenblitz \|･ω･`) Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Getting there	__________________

2011-04-09, 13:49	Link #446
broken270 Defying gravity Join Date: Jul 2010	Spoiler: So, you have a carefree daughter who is still looking for excitement and a future ahead of her. All of a sudden, your boyfriend? is in dept and you decide to run away while bringing the daughter to your hated mother. Nice parents that she has there. Then again, I guess this could be seen as a fresh start for Ohana, despite the fact that her best friend just spouted out his feeling for her, and both are awkward about talking to each other. So, she arrives to the hot spring that her grandmother runs. Minko does not like her from the start, Nako is a very quiet girl, and Tomoe is an eccentric woman that seems to be interested in a lot of outside things. The problem is that the place is very traditional, and everybody is strictly into business. Ohana just cannot cope with the fact that she is forced in a tight grip and that her mindset on things is too different from hers. Ohana plans to overrun this place and make them see the other side of the coin.

2011-04-09, 17:31	Link #447
quasar_z Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2006	Please slap me!...Oh... that feels good. Keep going like that! <p>No iframe support, please <a href="http://youtu.be/N6kuldUl5G4">watch on YouTube</a>.</p>

2011-04-09, 19:22	Link #450
Simon 気持ち悪い Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: New Zealand	Finally got to watch the first episode and catch up on this thread (gah, of all the weeks to have four mid-semester tests...). All I can say is thank you, Okada-sensei; thank you, PA Works: one episode in, this show is exactly what I was hoping for. Ohana had me cheering for her right from her opening "I'm not really your child" speech. I find her combination of reflectiveness, uncertainty and youthful optimism utterly likable, and also quite believable. She's one of the rare female anime characters who passes the If I Was A Girl Test: I'm going out on a limb here (not actually being a girl and all), but if I was a girl I think I could watch this show and say to myself "yeah, she's awesome, I want to be her". The little touch that cemented it for me was when Kō said his farewell and Ohana fell down the slide: instead of landing in a moerific heap, she came down still standing on her feet. I hope that's symbolic of how she's going to grow throughout the story. Reading the posts here I see Sui (Ohana's grandmother boss) gets a lot of flack for slapping her staff around. While I don't agree with her approach, taking her age into account I can sort of see things from her perspective: I think her line "it would be worse if I slapped a customer, which is what you effectively did" sums things up. She may not seem that likable at the moment, but she does come across as a solidly drawn and internally consistent character. Looking at Kaoru Chujo's character / seiyū list I'm also struck by the age range of the characters. This bodes well for the story, and it makes the TV drama comparisons even more apt. Now, off to set the alarm for 5:30 so I can catch episode 2 before I leave for class in the morning. __________________ And what rough beast, its hour come round at last, Slouches towards Akihabara to be born?

2011-04-09, 21:25	Link #451
Deconstructor Crossdressing Menmatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Where you live... the question is, do you see me? Age: 30	A rather great start to a promising slice-of-life anime. Some quote and response... Spoiler for What's the girl's name again? I completely forgot.: "It's like I'm living in a soap opera." You have no idea. "What kind of parent runs away without their kid?" The kind of parent... that really isn't a parent. "I've always wanted to meet an elderly woman that gives out candy!" They're a dying breed, nowadays. Most are like your grandmother. "The drama I'd been longing for so badly... turned out to be lonely and kind of moldy." Cheer up, it's only episode one. You got 25 more lonely and moldy episodes ahead! Regarding the grandma from hell... I think she will have changed her philosophy by the end of this anime. I fully support her actions this episode, because they rile up the viewers. She is framed as the "enemy" whom all the inn workers must obey, but secretly seethe at deep inside. The viewers would like to believe there is a better way to discipline your workers; if you think so, at least consider the strong, tight-knit bonds formed from blood and tears. Hitting someone creates a deeper level of communication than everyday banter. There are cases where the abusive parent cares little about their child... and then, there are cases when the seemingly abusive parent really cares. This grandma hit her workers because she wants her inn to be of the highest quality; mistakes must not be repeated. But there's more - her workers are like her family. Grandma wants them to succeed, just as much as she wants the inn to succeed. The pain they feel now will only benefit their future selves, as they eventually leave the inn as strong and confident women. Ultimately, Hanasaku Iroha is about growing up. The main character had an easy, carefree life; she had little resolve for her future and was oblivious to the people (her best friend) around her. Through her arduous job at the inn, Ohana will learn some of life's most important lessons. For those of who you rage at the grandma from hell, I have a feeling she will change as well. Okay, enough of me sounding like a motivational speaker. This anime is shaping to be one epic coming-of-age story. I should be more vary of, as Sankaku Complex calls it, "Japanese lunchtime dramas." Unfortunately, Hanairo has my heartstrings in it's tugging, wrenching fingers. And it's playing some melody.

2011-04-08, 22:09	Link #442
boggart 渡辺曜のお兄さん Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Australia	Finally got around to watching the first ep. Two words: Love it!

2011-04-08, 22:39	Link #443
Roger Rambo Sensei, aishite imasu Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Hong Kong Shatterdome	The mistake you're making is assuming the Mother isn't already considered by the show creators to be a dignified and wholesome character in her own way (though not perfect).

2011-04-10, 09:59	Link #455
Midonin Last Engage Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Florida	Spoiler for HSI 02 - Stumbling Into Greatness: Seeing Ohana bring out the Homuraesque "I'm not going to rely on anyone" so early on kind of changed my image of her. Flaws do make a character, but I was hoping she was a dreamer in a world that fancied dreamers, and was that way by her own admission. But if I asked every show to become what I want instead of looking at the show for what it is, that wouldn't be how things work. When she did earnestly try to help, my spirits went up. Then down again when she used "die" (does nobody remember the lessons taught to us by Eucliwood Hellscythe?), and then up again when she was the cause and savior of her own troubles. That's more like it. A real rollercoaster ride is what I'm saying. I hope someday Ohana's happiness can become genuine.

2011-04-10, 10:03	Link #456
gecd Cah Gunungkidul Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Jogja Age: 35	just finished watching ep 2 Spoiler for so basically: that novelist is make eronovel with ohana as object? __________________ Wedang Jahe Kalengan, teman anda melewati malam yang dingin dan sepi! 0% alcohol, 80% ginger syrup, 10% love, 10% GALAU!!

2011-04-10, 10:03	Link #457
DragoonKain3 Osana-Najimi Shipper Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Mt. Ordeals	If Ohana is so good at cooking, why isn't she the kitchen hand? After all these years, you'd think Grandma would put people in places where they're good at... lol That said, Grandma seems like she knows more about her customers than she lets on; she just can't say it right in front of their faces because it isn't the proper thing in service to do. And a wee bit disturbed at the drive scene... Ohana, don't look at Tohru. He's all Minko's lols. Dunno, but I like Omigawa's tsun voice (IMO Jun > Maka > Hotori), and that's partly why currently Minko is my fave character. __________________ Yes its YOU childhood friend - source of BERZERKER RAGE since forever Childhood Friend couple STATISTICS(spoilers abound though)