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| THIS IS AN ANIME ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS THE MANGA BEYOND THIS EPISODE. ---------------------------------------- Loved the atmosphere of this episode. A cold weather setting is a perfect way for these gentlemen to entertain the audience. Yotarou's performance is still electrifying as usual. The guy has so much talent imo when it comes to rakugo. I also love the colorful style of the performances of this episode. In the meantime, we got some Kiku who is getting some flirty moments with the girl that showed up. Kinda awkward but I'm okay with it. Good episode overall. |
Stark700Jan 29, 2016 1:27 PM
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| Main guy working as waitress. That friend showing how good his rakugo is as usual. Main character still cannot do rakugo, and the teacher suggested to relax and show "flaw". When seeing other's rakugo, the lady, who is working as geisha under the teacher's suggestion, is there, too. She is interested in the main guy. 26:55 next. |
tsubasaloverJan 29, 2016 10:46 AM
I ♥ Two Syaorans from Tsubasa RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE and TRC!!! |
| I waiting to see Sukeroku do another rakugo performance and I wasn't disappointed. I love his rakugo performances the best! 5/5 |
GoldenDevilGamerJan 29, 2016 1:40 PM
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| This series remains immediately engrossing as the look into the lives of Yakumo and Shin as young men continues this week. That rakugo performance Shin put on was pretty damn great. I don't claim to know the first thing about it, but that I liked. :D Yakumo doesn't seem to ask for it, but he seems to be quite the ladies man what with the two girls last week, the girls early on this week, and of course Miyokichi. Do we know who Konatsu's mom is? I'm wondering if she ends up with Shin just knowing what we know about the future. Looks like we'll get to see the boys in geisha attire next week. :D |
| I'm now convinced that each and every episode of this series will be 10/10 Shin-san's performance was great and super funny but my goodness Kiku gets all the ladies lol....Miyokichi is hot and her personality makes her so sexy, but I died seeing how Yakumo even tools around with her xD I wonder if we're gonna get to see who it is that Shin ends up marrying |
TokoyaJan 29, 2016 2:24 PM
| "Eroticism comes from flaws. There's no sex appeal in perfection." So true. Another great episode. |
| Love this show. Almost certainly AOTS. The characters are amazing, the themes are rich and interesting and the atmosphere is extremely comforting. Wish this gem was getting more attention. (Sigh) |
| It's time you look inward and begin asking yourself the big question, "Who are you, and what do you want?" - Uncle Iroh |
| "So long, samurai! Now you samu-die!" lol |
| Shin's performance was hilarious, particularly the "So long, Samurai Now you samu-die!" bit and the punchline at the end. His seiyuu, Yamadera Kouichi is doing an excellent job bringing vigor into the plays and in Shin's overall character. Miyokichi and her approaches were great! Too bad, Yakumo's ineptitude with women prevented further movements. It kinda seemed like she has a little history with Shin, or was it just me? |
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| Will Miyokichi really be Konatsu's mom? She does seem kinda too attached to Kiku atm to go for Shin unless some really dramatic shit happens. Gotta say she really is pretty. Kiku sure has it going with the ladies tho. He could be one hell of a play boy if he wanted to XD Loved Shin's performance. Lots of fun. Is that trap Kiku I see in the PV O_o |
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| Great episode. I could really see a similarity between Shin's and Yotarou's performances but I prefer Yotarou's. |
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| Nxt week is gonna be 55 min |
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| It felt too short. A great episode again. I am loving this too much. Miyokichi so annoying. It doesn't help that I know what happens next. But Geisha Kiku next episode YESS To anyone who is wondering about Konatsu's mother: |
| Somehow I predicted the dude inside Shin-san's Rakugo would ditch the guy trying to kill the rich girl. Really funny rakugo. Kiku with that one chick was fun. She was aggressive, specially that close up when she takes the cane from him and rubs his hand. Wink* wink* |
| The atmosphere in this anime is so relaxing, make you feel each character, care for them.. Great episode, and anime so far. |
| Konatsu's mother was geisha. Konatsu visited her mother's friend who also was geisha to ask about her parents. Miyokichi so far is the only geisha we know and she looks like important character, so yeah. And it makes sense for Shin to know her since he was the one who accompanied his Master during the war while Kikuhiko left to the countryside. |
This was really funny. xD great episode. |
| I can only see the kikuhito waiter <3 |
| Yotarou's performances never disappoint |
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| This episode seemed to go by really fast, I'm looking forward to next week. |
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| I love how defined the characters are in this show. And everything they do is so 'them'. I really liked that part where Kiku was practising and Sensei told him he doesnt need to be that perfect. And I'm amazed yet again how well they show them doing rakugo! Are we really getting a longer episode next week? It's one of the very few shows that I wish were more than 24min per ep |
| We always think we have more time and that is the wrong way to think, because time is something we never have enough of. ---Lindy Zart, Unlit Star |
| Wow, this episode flew by so fast. The way this anime "seduce" me and "draw me in", to the point I lose track of time, seriously amazes me. Sukeroku's rakugo is just wonderful, the voice actor is doing a great job. Talking about the episode, I really don't like that woman Miyokichi. To me, it's pretty clear that she is Konatsu's mother, and if Kiku is not her father... not good, not good. I don't want Kiku and Shin's friendship to be broken by a stupid woman :( |
| Another great episode. I'm so glad a show like this is airing. |
| Man, WHY DON'T THEY MAKE MORE JOSEI ANIME ?!?!? This one is just pure GOLD. It is very unique. I am growing very fond of Rakugo especially when it is Sukeroku. I laughed a lot at the Rakugo in that episode. And MY GOD, Akira Ishida's voice is so calming and soothing. I love this anime a lot. |
| Shin's performance was great as usual and he seems to be doing fine. Miyokichi's an interesting character; wonder what she'll do, with her advances being unrequited for now. |
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| Miyokichi doesn't seem like she's interested in Sukeroku but who knows what'll happen? If it's true that she's Konatsu's mom then something happened and probably that thing that happened caused a rift between Sukeroku and Yakumo. Yakumo is such a chick magnet, he has looks, intelligence, finesse, etc. He's like a sophisticated version of those pretty boys you seei in Shoujo and Josei mangas. |
| 臭い- |
| Miyokichi sure is one flirty woman. In real life I dont like this kinds of women, you know the aggressive type. They touch you in weird places and they think you like them just because you show them a bit of kindness. Well as of now, Im not really sure if Kiku will return her advances but I think it will be unrequitted after all. Shin will probably become the rebound guy. animefan8800 said: Do we know who Konatsu's mom is? I'm wondering if she ends up with Shin just knowing what we know about the future. Looks like we'll get to see the boys in geisha attire next week. :D Its already obvious Miyokichi is Konatsu's mother. She's the only relevant female character in the two's lives. And the trailer pretty much spoiled that already. |
AsianKungFuJan 29, 2016 9:22 PM
"I have been wielding a blade since before your were swimming around your father's scrotum." - Kurou |
| Man this episode was over before i knew it, this has consistently been one of the most enjoyable slice of life shows in a while and I hope it can keep it up or even get better cause its on the fast track to a 9/10 |
Immahnoob said: Jizzy, I know you have no idea how to argue for shit, tokiyashiro said: Jizzy as you would call yourself because youre a dick The most butthurt award goes to you And clearly you havent watched that many shows thats why you cant determine if a show is unique or not Or maybe you're just a child who likes common stuffs where hero saves the day and guys gets all the girls. Sad taste you have there kid you came up to me in the first place making you look more like a kid who got slapped without me even knowing it and start crying about it to me |
| I honestly can't believe I was going to skip over this anime. I decided to check it out because I heard good things about it and boy am I glad I made that decision. Each episode has been fresh, funny, and captivating, and I'm always left wanting more every week. Once again, Shin delivers a highly amusing rakugo performance. I loved the "samu-die" pun as well as the punch line at the end lol. Looks like Kiku and Miyokichi might become linked romantically, but seeing as how she's most likely Konatsu's mother, there will probably be some drama involving Shin at some point. |
| People on MAL refuse to actually enjoy watching anime. Your taste in anime isn't a personality trait. |
TheServant said: Kella said: Talking about the episode, I really don't like that woman Miyokichi. To me, it's pretty clear that she is Konatsu's mother, and if Kiku is not her father... not good, not good. I don't want Kiku and Shin's friendship to be broken by a stupid woman :( I think that will be the case, though I am not sure how it will go there. I mean, why would Shin do that? Maybe she actually likes Shin & her being attracted to Bon is just an act. I'm surprised Bon seems to be taken by her... I don't particularly feel like Miyokichi is interested in Bon though, it does feel like an act. |
| This just gets better and better. Bon is such a good friend, and his inner conflict was executed so well. He was completely honest with Shin about Miyokichi from the start, even with such a small thing as her inviting him out. He knew Shin was interested so he did the right thing, but Shin didn't reciprocate. Despite that, Bon still held back knowing it might hurt Shin, well until the end it looks like..That was a brilliant depiction of falling to temptation btw. Though I'm not completely sold on that he did bite, it could end up being a red herring and he held back after all, and then Miyokichi turns to Shin who will certainly not hold back, probably with no regards to Bon's feelings. I'm assuming the difference in how the two handled each other's feelings in the situation will be what creates the fissure. As lame as it sounds, if it's executed as subtly and genuinely as this episode built toward then it will be brilliant. |
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| I am in love with this anime. Its one of my favorites so far |
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Barion-Zara said: Nxt week is gonna be 55 min Nicenicenicenicenicenicenicenice. |
YES YES YES!!! Can't wait >.< |
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| I love the rakugo performances so much; I could watch them all day. Shin's so funny and full of personality. The preview made me cheer, though. As soon as I heard "dancing" in Kiku's past, I was wondering if it was the sort with crossdressing, especially since he's very slender and pretty-faced and could easily pass for a woman. |
| I do not like this woman at all. Shin's performance was pure class. I love the ED. |
| Another great episode, and another great Rakugo performance. Really loving the character interactions and dialogue. Can't wait for the next ep! |
| Not sure if I like the character of Miyokichi and the direction the narrative seems to be taking vis-a-vis her interaction with Kikuhiko, when it's a given that she is Konatsu's mother. I'm concerned about the potential plot point of a love triangle in the scheme of things. Perhaps depending on its execution, it might as well turn out to be just fine. Let's see what the show has in store. Speaking of which, I wonder when the show will be returning to the introductory frame narrative in the present involving Yotaro and Konatsu or if it plans to only expand upon Kikuhiko/Yakumo and Shin/Sukeroku's storyline. I like the current narrative set in the past and am eager to know more of what transpires in it, but I'm also curious about those two other characters outside this narrative. Judging by how elaborately the show drew upon Yotaro and Konatsu's storyline in the pilot, it doesn't seem likely that the show will simply drop it without going anywhere with it. Doing that would be sloppy. How the show goes about this is something to be seen. |
| Such a beautiful episode I'm starting to like rakugo a lot more now :) |
| Loved the whole episode. In the end we got to see that as always girls mess up every thing |
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| Unlike the other Anime this season, this Anime has been a great watch right from the beginning for me. Great characters, simple concept but great execution, brilliant atmosphere. And of course, the rakugo themselves. Just a really really good show. Easily the best this season for me. <3 |
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| I cant believe so many people like this overrated show |
| This show is really the surprising dark horse of this season. This episode, in particular had me on the edge of my seat the whole time; the plot seems to be leading towards a big denouement that will change the lives of the main characters. The characterization is possibly the best of all the shows this season- complex, nuanced and real personalities with their own aims, motivation and fears instead of the cardboard pastiche we normally get in anime. We rarely seem to get mature, adult characters in anime so this show is a real treat. |
| I'm only watching this and Erased from this season.During the first two episodes I thought Erased would be easily the better of the two (even though I loved both),it seemed such a well crafted thriller.But then episodes 3 and 4 came and Rakugo Shinjuu obliterated Erased (which is still a great show). Really,I'm struggling to find flaws in this one.The characters are so well portrayed and the show's attention to detail is just incredible and thus works wonderfully as a period drama.I really don't care so much for the "present" timeline.The Sukeroku/Kikuhiko dynamic is incredible.I can't get enough of them. |
| The voice acting in this series is quite simply superb. The characterizations are top notch too. |
| "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 |
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