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| THIS IS AN ANIME ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS THE MANGA BEYOND THIS EPISODE. ---------------------------------------- Judging by Mitaka's last line we won't be seeing him the rest of the series. I've got to say the scenes between him and Asuna were really well done and his final conversation with Godai was memorable, even though not much was said. Of course, if he does appear again, these last few sentences will have been for not. Kozue made another appearence, if only to stir up trouble between Kyoko and Godai. I kind of dislike the show using her as a plot device, but at least they gave her a reason for meeting Godai. I also feel as though this may be her last appearance as well, though I'm not really sure on this one. |
| "Yes, I have been deprived of emotion. But not completely. Whoever did it, botched the job." - Geralt of Rivia |
| I thought this episode was a beautiful way to effectively bring Mitaka's storyline to a close. This is a man who is tired of fighting, tired of resisting, tired of the "fake smiles" and is looking forward to a fresh start with a woman who is able to see him honestly. I also like that Asuna is much more perceptive than she lets on. |
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| Kozue!!!!!!! why did that just happen?!?!?!? |
| Hooray for Mitaka. I love how Asuna referred to herself as second place. It really digs into your heart. |
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| One of the things I've liked about the series is they actually took the opportunity to flesh out Mitaka, when it could have been easy to leave him as a two dimensional rival of Godai's. The last couple of episodes, though, have really made him more human. The way he makes his peace with Godai is just heartwarming. I also love the way in which he and Asuna finally find some common ground to build upon. It's a fantastic way to close out a character who's been through such a great development in these last episodes. It would have been very easy to leave someone like Mitaka as a two dimensional, stock character- the rich, good looking guy that every "average joe" hates- but throughout this story, and particularly these last few episodes, he's taken on a few dimensions that one never would have imagined earlier on. |
| "Perhaps there is a universal, absolute truth. Perhaps it justifies every question. But that's beyond the reach of these small hands." Mamoru Oshii There is a cult of ignorance (...) nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that “my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge.” Isaac Asimov |
| Poor Mitaka. Asuna is great match, but marriage shouldn't be a hesitant decision. Their attitude is unique: learn to love one another in marriage rather than marry to prove love. Risky IMO, but at least optimistic. Also, Kozue outta nowhere. |
| What the heck is going on here? What didn't Kyoko realise that Nanao was Godai's gf? |
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insan3soldiern said: .... Kozue made another appearence, if only to stir up trouble between Kyoko and Godai. I kind of dislike the show using her as a plot device, but at least they gave her a reason for meeting Godai. I also feel as though this may be her last appearance as well, though I'm not really sure on this one. They are trying to get rid of Nanao obvious, even though in a hurried and gross manner |
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Marzan said: One of the things I've liked about the series is they actually took the opportunity to flesh out Mitaka, when it could have been easy to leave him as a two dimensional rival of Godai's. The last couple of episodes, though, have really made him more human. Definitely agree with that last sentence. These last couple of episodes have humanized Mitaka more than any other episodes in the series. Already in the last episode I felt, actually, pretty heartbroken for him already. When he fell on the floor of his apartment after finding out the truth and blamed his dog for ruining his life, I did sort of agree with him. He ended up making a huge life decision based on a misunderstanding. Of course that's going to hurt. Poor guy. Despite that, he was quite noble in this episode, especially when he was talking to Asuna in his room and, in his head, saying good-bye to Kyoko and giving up on her, finally. hellogoodbye said: Their attitude is unique: learn to love one another in marriage rather than marry to prove love. Risky IMO, but at least optimistic. At least it's a far better attitude than most couples had towards arranged marriages in the past! It seemed that it used to be just "marry and tolerate each other", or something like that. |
| *shock* she kissed him...AAAAA !!! |
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| I have to say this was an excellent episode. That scene with Mitaka and Asuna in the bedroom was very touching, it was nice to see that they were actually getting along! Very smooth Kozue-chan! I think we can tell by Kyoko's face that something juicy is underway. Obviously that finally hit the right nerve to get her to wake up and admit her feelings for Godai. =) |
| El Psy Congroo まだまだだね!!! |
another cinema quality episode, but jeeze what a cornball. |
MyLonesomeCowboyJun 29, 2014 6:56 PM
| Wow, Kozue has really matured off-screen. The last time she had any significant screen-time (and wow, when was that?) she seemed like a shallow, silly girl. I wonder if she now realizes how phony her relationship with Godai is. She didn't know he was working at the cabaret, didn't know he was having his finals, and I'm sure doesn't know he decided to become a preschool teacher. |
| That last scene with Asuna and Mitaka was just perfect. Although I think the placement of the eyecatch was very unfortunate, it kind of lessened the impact of Mitaka's final line. Oh and finally Kozue's returned I was wondering where she went, how long has it even been since her last appearance? |
Bubcus993May 6, 2015 5:16 PM
| ok so mitaka chapter finally over and then when things about to get good kozue poops up such drama |
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| Amazing ending to the Mitaka/Asuna arc. At the beginning he looks so perfect, confident and sure of himself, almost invulnerable to bad luck and misunderstandings that our Godai are accustomed to.The Mitaka/Asuna arc done a great job breaking down Mitaka's character piece by piece, chipping away the suppose rich smug persona making him more human, and sympathetic. Asuna came off more than a love stuck teen, she much more aware and mature than I though she would be. I found her to be extremely admirable, very happy she got a happy ending. Best girl Asuna! And Kyoko still denies that they are more than friends......-_- ANd Kozue is back and she isn't as cheery and seemingly more mature. And yay another misunderstanding coming your way. not a fan of the change in art design. |
BornWithCHeeSeMay 14, 2016 6:51 AM
| I guess we aren't going to see anymore of Mitaka. I couldn't stand the guy throughout the series and dreaded every episode he was going to show up in, but this arc did a great job at turning him into a sympathetic character. And just when I was wondering whatever happened to Kozue, she comes along, screws things up and runs away. |
| OMG so much trouuble. Though I really liked the scene with Asuna and Mitaka |
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ArnoldK said: I thought this episode was a beautiful way to effectively bring Mitaka's storyline to a close. This is a man who is tired of fighting, tired of resisting, tired of the "fake smiles" and is looking forward to a fresh start with a woman who is able to see him honestly. I also like that Asuna is much more perceptive than she lets on. I also hope they learn to love together as they begin a new journey together. As for Godai's situation with Kozue...This will be a doozy! I mean, it looks like Kozue is conflicted on whether she should continue her "relationship" with Godai, or go with her coworker/highschool friend who's had a crush on her but she never knew. And Kyoko looks like she wants to snap, which is not good for Godai. |
| at this point in the series when i first watched i was like was there really a need to bring back Kozue honestly though just felt forced to bring her back just to make drama and to drag things a bit but on the other hand i love how they ended things with Mitaka was really nice to see him actually likable especially after that creeper stuff he was doing few eps ago all in all am still glad he ended up with Asuna as she's the better girl |
DazeFireAug 7, 2017 10:18 PM
| "one step at a time" |
| Lol i thought Kozue died somewhere in this series :D WHY DID they bring her back? Now it's all mess. RIP Mitaka. |
| "The future is always blank. Only your willpower can leave footsteps there." "Ruling over death means ruling over life. Death is the climax of life. To have the best death, you must honor life." |
| I enjoyed the first half of this episode a lot. Mikata’s story at this point is quite heartwarming. The connection between his tennis match and current situation was quite a nice way to explore his personality. Good episode! |
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| They changed drawing style of Kyoko? She looked ugly in this episode. Mitaka conversation with Asuna was great. They are finally getting to know each other and it gives hope for the future love development. Asuna humbly acknowledged that she was a second place prize for Mitaka. She easily discovered Mitaka's true feelings so maybe they are destined for each other after all. |
| This is probably the best episode of Maison Ikkoku yet for Mitaka's part alone. Great way to close his story. On top of that, I loved the slight art style change in the episode. Hopefully the rest of the show stays that way. Also based on the next episode preview, looks like we're in for more misunderstandings. Yay. |
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| Really nice how Takahashi eventually wrapped up Mitakas storyline. Some aspects of his personality were rather annoying at first, but especially towards the end he showed traits which I personally appreciate and I even found myself taking a liking to him. So yeah, his portion of the episode was emotional to say the leastbut damn dude, what do you mean you only kissed her ? baka And oh boy, here comes already the next misunderstanding. Kozue's life goes well, the only thing bugging her are her extant feelings for Godai. Let's see how the situation is gonna get resolved and if there will be a tremendous aftermath. |
FMmatronMar 20, 2019 1:57 PM
One Piece episode 914 & 915 & 1027 were a mistake and 957 brought the salvation - FMmatron |
| Oh Kozue is back, really thought they already drifted apart enough to not see each other romantically anymore, looks like this will become the last romantic hurdle...at least I hope so Mitaka is falling in love with Asuna because she noticed his real feelings, I can feel it |
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| Wow. We got to really see Mitaka go from a rich cocky guy go down to being a human who has personal issues deep down. Basically Mitaka is stuck in a formal engagement now with no possibility of just leaving Asuna. So he realizes he needs to let Kyoko go. He meets with Godai at the park and admits he's probably not the right man for Kyoko then he leaves. We got to see some more backstory from when Mitaka was in 9th grade he got 2nd place in a Tennis Tournament and he smiled as if he was happy. Asuna told him that he still has that same unhappy fake smile around her, acknowledging that she knows that Mitaka is unhappy and doesn't really love her. THEN finally Mitaka gets along with her and realizes that what she said was true and that they both need to make happiness for themselves and he decided to move on from Kyoko. Settling down with the sweet Asuna and doing what they both can to make things work and to learn to love one another. He was just drained and tired of chasing after someone who didn't share feelings for him like he did for Kyoko. So he chose to grow up and settle down with Asuna. I seen it coming but I can't believe it finally happened. I felt kinda sad when he said, "Goodbye, Ms. Otanashi". So we see Kozue once again with a guy she went to school with who wants to marry her. Kozue then decides to go see Godai and try to win his heart by kissing him in hope's to screw over his closeness to Kyoko, quite selfish. |
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| Really nice closure for Mitaka as a character that I actually respect a lot. |
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ekla said: So I wasn't the only one who thought of this. She seemed much gloomier than usual which makes sense in the context of the series.The art style of Kyoko is changed?? She looks little bit of different. Bubcus993 said: Yes, it bothers me that this show never changed the eyecatches since the first episode. In this episode only the first eyecatch seemed to have changed but I think it was temporary. Only 8 episodes are left tho so I doubt they'll be using different and new ones for those episodes, unless I'm wrong. We've come a long way.That last scene with Asuna and Mitaka was just perfect. Although I think the placement of the eyecatch was very unfortunate, it kind of lessened the impact of Mitaka's final line. |
0451Jun 4, 2021 3:20 AM
| Wasn’t expecting the first half from last episode's preview. I like how this anime subverts expectations and how the previews are NEVER honest. So we get a closure on Mitaka's arc finally, this time for sure. I always liked Asuna so I appreciated her interactions with Mitaka in his room. It proves that she actually cares and knows more about him than Kyoko ever did. Azukaa said: Ah yes, anybody who disagrees with you is an incel.Characters like these piss me off. They're so unrealistic and she belongs to the 19th century maybe but the incels see this sort of female character as a waifu... |
Azukaa said: You said many things here that I didn’t agree with. I chose that one to reply with because it was the most absurd. No, you didn’t "offend" me. I simply hate generalizations and I also disliked the way you looked at Asuna's character and various other things.0451 said: Wasn’t expecting the first half from last episode's preview. I like how this anime subverts expectations and how the previews are NEVER honest. So we get a closure on Mitaka's arc finally, this time for sure. I always liked Asuna so I appreciated her interactions with Mitaka in his room. It proves that she actually cares and knows more about him than Kyoko ever did. Ah yes, anybody who disagrees with you is an incel. I didn't call incel anyone who disagrees with me. I didn't say all the ones who like her are incels either. It's a general observation. That character is the sort of character that incels call a waifu. A woman with no spine, who faints every time a male speaks a word to her and so on. She's a typical incel fantasy type of woman. That doesn't necessarily imply you're an incel if you like her. Depends on your motivations for liking her I would guess. If you're not an incel you don't need to get offended, mate. |
| Gosh dang Kozue making life complicated again huh, and Kyoko just happened to see that? This show really loves making consequences that influence the stories direction huh |
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| I liked how Mitaka dealt with being engaged now. It was a nice couple of scenes. But then slammed my bed when Kyoko saw Godai and Kazue and muttered, "This is so stupid." Just lazy storytelling right there. What are the chances even that she'd be there right as they kissed? He's not even staying at his apartment at the moment, so it's not like they'd likely be taking the same route through the city. |
EzekielJan 8, 2022 5:33 AM
| I thought Asuna gonna tell him to disengage but I guess that's not gonna happen since Kyoko already declined, that would have made him stay single. Man why did she had to kiss right in front of Kyoko... |
| Slight change in art style and bump in animation flow - looked good, not movie levels but best so far. Way more serious tone in this episode than even in the previous one, you know we are closing on in the end game here. Mitaka san denying Godai san's wishes for happiness drew tears to my eyes. He had every right to deny it though :( It was great to watch how Asuna san put all the puzzle pieces together, from the tennis pic and the damaged trophy, and figured out that she was the second place trophy, she is a smart girl. Just because someone smiles, doesn't mean they are happy. Now that Mitaka san is out of the picture, the tenants try to push Kyoko-Godai relationship forward - but Kyoko san is the usual hard headed herself again. I don't understand why Kyoko san was questioning herself; "Why did I come to see Godai san?" He would be happy just to see a glimpse of you! Kozue chan looked lovely as ever but I guess they have to end her story too, tha's why she is back now. How occassionally have Godai san and Kozue chan actually been seeing? Not at all on screen I say. |
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