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Feb 23, 2014 10:41 AM
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Another round over, that was interesting with the huge comeback from Hiroe. Nodoka was awesome this match in the second half. We also get to see a little of Kinue's past.

The ending was intense though. I lol'd @ the mask.
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Feb 23, 2014 11:50 AM
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Gotta love the Etopen Equip Bonus. We get Nodocchi right off the bat!

I'm satisfied with Hisa's character development from the last two episodes, too. I expect she'll be that much more dangerous in her next game.

Anyways, back to Nodoka, I really really love her expression when she enters her computing mode; all of these nonsensical/magical things happen around her and she gives not a single f*** lol. I hope she racks in the points this round.
Feb 23, 2014 11:55 AM
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Love how they animate Hatsumi. And her ability - or at least that part which we've seen so far.

Here we go!
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Feb 23, 2014 12:29 PM
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We had to wait an extra weeks to see this episode but it seems worth it the ending of this episode was true Saki style and can't wait till the next episode.
Hopefully that one wont be delayed by a week.
What i am looking forward to most tho is seeing Saki pay herself.
Feb 23, 2014 12:46 PM
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It doesn't seem like Saki will play next week episode so need to wait at least 2 weeks for her match.
I actually want to see Saki full power with her socks get removed in the final, the final is not even finished yet on the manga so I guess they will get like 4 episodes on Saki match and it will just end like that when they qualified into semi final.

Captain match is abnormal mahjong, and Nodoka go with her machine style.

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Feb 23, 2014 1:03 PM
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This ep looked like calm before the storm. second part of Hisa's match wasn't to intense. The same goes for the Nodoka's match start. But we'll get a lot of our favorite action majong next ep.

Blackbird

I guess we'll get start of the semis this season but most of it would be showed as additional eps during the year like it was with final part of Achiga-hen.
Feb 23, 2014 1:13 PM
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Aversa said:
We had to wait an extra weeks to see this episode but it seems worth it the ending of this episode was true Saki style and can't wait till the next episode.
Hopefully that one wont be delayed by a week.
What i am looking forward to most tho is seeing Saki pay herself.


Episodes delayed last week were because of the olympics, so I doubt that will be happening again.
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Feb 23, 2014 1:17 PM
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Did she really just kick Etopen? Oh hell no.
Feb 23, 2014 1:41 PM
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I know I shouldn't be surprised or anything, we already had lesbian telepathic sex and lesbian mahjong magic capacitor thighs, but did that girl really just freaking teleported? That's...wow. Where is the supernatural tag?

A good episode though, this season suffers from the same illness Achiga did, the first few episodes are pretty weak, but once we get to the meat of the action it really gets kicking, can't wait for next week! 5/5.
Feb 23, 2014 1:41 PM

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This is so good xD

I can't help but LOVE all these insane special effects they add when the players get serious. Like Esuis loli in the end. She look like a true demon hahahaha. Sasuga Saki i guess. Can't wait for the next one. Damn i love all the characters till now so much. Himematsus captain was so damn funny (and actually a good player too!!!!)
Feb 23, 2014 1:43 PM
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I guess we'll get start of the semis this season but most of it would be showed as additional eps during the year like it was with final part of Achiga-hen.


Considering that the manga hasn't finished the semis, I don't think we'll see any of it. Since there's only 13 episodes, my best guess is that Nodoka will have 2 more episodes, Saki will have 3, and one episode epilogue in preparation for the semis. I see two other possibilities. One is that both Nodoka and Saki have 3 (not counting this episode) or Nodoka has 2 more and Saki has 4.
Feb 23, 2014 1:53 PM

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GO GO GO~ Time to watch Nodoka be Nodoka. I remember I got annoyed at Nodoka's "there are no such things as powers" attitude during this match :/

Feb 23, 2014 2:08 PM
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GO GO GO~ Time to watch Nodoka be Nodoka. I remember I got annoyed at Nodoka's "there are no such things as powers" attitude during this match :/


Me too, but I am really looking forward to Sae. She is one of my favorite characters. Toyone is also cool, but she's not as awesome as Sae.
Feb 23, 2014 4:49 PM
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Gotta like that ending, can't wait to see the outcome of the match
Feb 23, 2014 5:02 PM

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That was quite an entrance by Eisui's girl. I can't believe the announcers didn't comment on that.

I love how almost all of the girls have their "thing" when they play. I guess it's like a superstitious thing. Hisa has the pigtails, Nodaka w/ her penguin...etc. That mask is freaky though.

Can't wait for the next episode!
Feb 23, 2014 7:17 PM

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I'm absolutely amazed by the effect and all supernatural thingy in this anime.

The real battle will start next week, tho.
In preview scene, it looks like the miko's power is crumbled by Nodochin.
Can't wait >,<
Feb 23, 2014 10:10 PM

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tjl1973 said:
Nachtwandler_21 said:

I guess we'll get start of the semis this season but most of it would be showed as additional eps during the year like it was with final part of Achiga-hen.


Considering that the manga hasn't finished the semis, I don't think we'll see any of it. Since there's only 13 episodes, my best guess is that Nodoka will have 2 more episodes, Saki will have 3, and one episode epilogue in preparation for the semis. I see two other possibilities. One is that both Nodoka and Saki have 3 (not counting this episode) or Nodoka has 2 more and Saki has 4.


Achiga wasn't finished either. Even with Ritsus slow termpo it's possible to finish semis before the end of this year. Just that 6 eps for most of Nodoka's and Saki's match are still too much
Feb 23, 2014 11:48 PM

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I love Nodoka. Her "I don't give a shit" attitude. I love IT.

Feb 24, 2014 2:04 AM

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All these supernatural mahjong never ceases to amaze me. It's so ridiculous, it's fun to watch lol

Come on, Ritz pump out those new chapters T____T
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Feb 24, 2014 5:23 AM

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Oh dear, I think I got an adrenaline rush. These matches get my blood pumping.

Go Nodoka! And Good Morning Nodocchi <3

I love Usuzumi's face at the end. Next ep's going to be a lot of fun! :D
Feb 24, 2014 8:29 AM

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goalie suppose to use more hands instead of kicking...
Feb 24, 2014 4:41 PM
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goalie suppose to use more hands instead of kicking...


They use their hands to catch/stop the ball, but they do kick quite a bit as they clear the ball or kick down field, often out of their half.
Feb 24, 2014 9:33 PM

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Nodoka's time, finally!
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Feb 24, 2014 11:02 PM
*hug noises*

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Nodoka always gives a new meaning to the phrase 'square eyes'
Feb 25, 2014 2:47 AM

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Can't wait till Saki's fight
Feb 25, 2014 11:09 AM

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nodoka playing awesome as usual

usuzumi is hella weird though wow
that mask creeps the hell outta me
Feb 25, 2014 7:40 PM

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I know Saki is all about the supernatural lolis, but my favorite part of this episode was the first part (Hisa's match). Even without super powers, it was really fast, tense and enjoyable to watch.

I'm glad Olympics are over, that means Saki haha!
Feb 25, 2014 7:45 PM

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Dem nopan shots in this episode...

Also, lolwut at teleporting oversexualized loli.
Feb 28, 2014 11:45 AM

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I thought a few of these shows felt like it had been more than a week since I'd seen them; apparently my mind's not going, it was just those stupid Olympics.

Nodoka's boobs seem to have gotten even bigger and more ludicrous than they were in the first season, lol. No wonder she needs the penguin to help hold them up XD And then the megane girl kicks the living crap out of it! That was one hell of a punt. Fortunately it's OK. And the flat-chested miko who can't keep her shirt on had an awesome appearance. Seriously, that outfit of hers defies gravity ... she must have costume tape on her nipples or something, to keep it from falling off down to her waist.

Looks like more crazy superpowers next episode, and maybe we'll have a Saki match as well! I do have to question why they brought the series back if they're just going to end it before they even get to the semi-finals. Why not just wait until the manga finishes the nationals and then animate the whole thing? Oh right, $$$.
Mar 1, 2014 2:45 AM

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Sweet!!! Can't wait for next episode. I don't know how they do it, but this anime is just so damn exciting.
Apr 7, 2014 10:45 PM

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That loli in the 3rd round said it best when she was like "Creepy" at the end.

The tiki mask loli was cracking me up, that dance and Nodoka's responses were priceless. Nooo, avenge Etopen! Looks like Usuzumi is going to be stepping up the super powers this round.
Apr 24, 2014 8:19 AM

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Impressive episode! Things sure are going to get even more intense next!
Jul 25, 2014 12:23 AM

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Nodocchi is on heat.. her Etopen is so round and cute. I'd like to squish it.
That chibi loli is scary.. wahaha.
Feb 27, 2015 12:37 AM

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In the first season, I was able to like all the schools competing in the regional competition. Even if I wasn't supporting them, all of the girls' quirks and friendships were still endearing. This season, however, I just can't bring myself to care about any school besides Kiyosumi, which makes the focus on other teams and their histories more boring to watch.
May 16, 2015 1:29 AM

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Oh snap, topless Tiki Loli just summoned the Gods. Shit's 'bout to get REAL.
Aug 14, 2016 6:06 PM

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It just hit me but Atago's voice sound familiar... just checked and it's the same person who did Nanami in Sakurasou. Man she needs more roles. I love her voice.
Aug 4, 2017 6:58 AM

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Well done from Hisa's part, 2nd place is definitely fine.

Loved the comedic moment before the start of the match, teleporting loli and Etopen getting kicked hard by an ex-goalkeeper included.

Match 4 starts and Nodoka quickly gets ready, but looks like Usuzumi is activating destruction mode, hype!
Aug 31, 2021 5:55 AM

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Pretty intense match.

Those comedic moments before the start of the match were hilarious. Poor Etopen got kicked by Kinu.



Hatsumi's mask was too much for Nodoka. xD
May 13, 2023 8:55 AM
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Damn hisa suddenly lose her guts and losing the poin just like that, just became a burden for her team hope nodoka can retrieve and back to lead team again
Aug 25, 2023 3:35 PM

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I did not expect a new ED in the middle of the season, and not gonna lie, it's pretty fire.

I can't wait for Nodoka to destroy the Tiki gods with atheism.

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