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| THIS IS AN ANIME ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS THE MANGA BEYOND THIS EPISODE. ---------------------------------------- Oh damn, poor Momji. He did't deserve that hit to the face even from Akito. Nice to see Toru defend him. Brave girl but it also puts her into a compromising position this episode. Quite a thrilling moment if you ask me. No doubt everyone still needs to be careful of Akito but I'm glad the episode remained cheerful thanks to Toru. |
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| They finally revealed what Akito is to the zodiac, the God of the zodiac. Ah yes 'that woman' I'm not excited to see her, Ren. And with this episode the beach arc has ended, can't wait for them to go back to school I'm excited to see the student council. |
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| And we finally get the god reveal! This episode was great, and the Tohru and Momiji moments are still so sweet. When they do the little forehead touch! Also, we’re getting some of my favorite Yuki here! I enjoy early Yuki, but later series Yuki is the best Yuki! Tohru is really getting a better idea of why the curse is a curse, and what it means. I’m looking forward to her journey from here. The only issue I had was a subtitle on Crunchyroll, Yuki said something about even she knows she’s pathetic, but he was talking about Kyo. |
| How dare Akito hit Momji, My poor child. I hate Akito more and more each episode |
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| That punched from Akito. Poor Momiji. :( Akito is quickly becoming one of the most hated characters for me. The way the episode ended with the fireworks had me smiling. |
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| Dude. To think Akito is "God". Oh my f-ing goodness. No wonder why Yuki said what he really said like last episode or so. Crikey. This is really strange. As much I love Tohru. I hope she will be ready for certain consequences of her actions if she really going go through with breaking the 'curse'. Tohru only got away with scratches. Akito had to hit Momiji. For what? Momiji did nothing but just ask what is up. Darn it all. Tohru I love you very much and that goes to Kyo, Yuki, and Haru as well. But please be careful. You are willing to accept punishment, but what will happen to the others if you end up getting hurt mentally and physically? |
| Amazing episode with a great reveal. Tohru wanting to stop the curse is exactly what we all expected her to first think of! |
EdTheAlchemistJun 8, 2020 8:51 PM
| Finally! I've been waiting for this episode! Akito now has revealed to be the god of the zodiacs! This episode was amazing, I find every moment with Tohru from Kyo to Yuki to Momiji is the cutest! I loved the fireworks! And Kyo was/is so cute with the fireworks! But sadly this is the last chapter/episode of them in the beach and returning home next episode! Can't wait for next week! |
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Kisa1208 said: The only issue I had was a subtitle on Crunchyroll, Yuki said something about even she knows she’s pathetic, but he was talking about Kyo. I was confused by this too |
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| Chapters 64 and 65 were adapted in this latest episode. Like prior ones over the past few weeks, not much to really comment on with changes beyond small additions or removals. Here were changes I noticed for the episode this week: -A small bit of the opening scene was cut where Haru commented on wanting larger fireworks to go off with, while Yuki replied back they had none of that size. -The scene of Tohru and the Sohmas watching the Mogeta anime was added for the anime during Tohru’s narration on wanting to do something for the Sohmas. -A scene showing Kureno opening Akito’s room and seeing he snuck out was added for the anime. -When Akito punched Momiji in the manga, there was some blood shown flying from Momiji’s mouth following the blow. -Isuzu observing Tohru and the younger Sohmas playing with fireworks was added for the anime. |
| Another suspenseful episode for the week. So Akito is a God. I’m not sure I get the whole message from this alone but it makes sense why the Zodiac members don’t disobey his/her orders. I’m afraid I’ll be needing more then this to justify his/her actions, however. Props to Momoji for standing up to Akito and then calling out for help later on, too. I’m curious about the “bind” that Tohru brought up, additionally. Also, why must the Zodiacs be around with Akito and a few others of the sort. But hey, full adaptions so it’s just a matter of time really. Horse Zodiac trying to protect Hatsuharu with this attitude? I feel like this is what Yuki was hinting at and her appearance (newly added for the anime it seems, courtesy to @ggultra2764) gives me that impression but I’m looking forward to confirmation nonetheless. Fireworks scene with the usual crew was really sweet to see. And this marks the end of this arc, I imagine. I’m looking forward to seeing normal services from next week! |
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| I won't bother to say much this time around, but man.... This episode really had my blood boiling, which is rather rare for me nowadays. It's funny and amazing how Tohru legit has significantly more courage than most of the other people in the series. It's more endearing to also know that every single moment spent with Tohru for the Sohmas, regardless of how silly, comedic, and whimsical they can be...is basically a temporary respite, a sense of freedom, those brief moments where they can actually be like normal human beings and not individuals chained down by a sickening curse. Tohru is practically their heroine, imho. |
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| Still wondering when we're going to get actual backstory on Akito, who is just cartoonishly villainous so far. |
| *Mourning the disappointment of The Promised Neverland season 2.* |
| Such a great and powerful episode... it seems Akito will also be a victim... I hope it is obvious but I want her to to be saved to with all the zodiacs |
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| i do not care what kind of trauma akito went through i have never wanted to throw hands with a character more than ever every episode fuels me with rage from akito jesus christ |
| This episode adapts chapters 64-65, which are the end of the Beach arc. And now we finally know who is Akito and why Akito has such power over the Souma Zodiacs! (Akito has power over the other Souma people because Akito is the head of the Souma family/clan. But Akito being the God of the Zodiacs makes Akito really special.) Tooru finally learns more about the curse and decides to break the curse, to free everyone. Must love her. <3 Momiji was really brave how he tried to protect Tooru. Everyone had some nice memories at the end. l think the title of the next episode is from end of chapter 68. Which means they are either going to skip some things or re-arrange the order of chapters again. Damn, I wanted to see chapters 56-57 which they skipped. :/ I hope we get to see them eventually. T__T |
| Waiting for Gundam SEED Movie..... (ಥ‿ಥ) Waiting for Sailor Moon Cosmos..... o(≧▽≦)o |
| I think that's enough of Akito's venomous nature for the time being. We learn that he's the "god" of the Zodiac, and that's why they all follow him, but I still need a little more than that to have it really make sense to me. Tohru is certainly courageous to stand up to Akito, but that's exactly what she's gonna need to be if she's ever going to break the curse. |
axel360 said: Still wondering when we're going to get actual backstory on Akito, who is just cartoonishly villainous so far. That won't happen for a fair while (sometime in the middle of the title's second half) as the anime's only covered up to the 11th manga volume thus far, barring one two-chapter side story from Volume 10 that has yet to be adapted for the anime. But this episode did drop a couple hints regarding elements of Akito's character and backstory that drove him quite off his rocker more than usual with his interactions with Tohru and Momiji. |
| daily reminder that i hate akito sohma...*rolls eyes and sighs* anyways..i'm so glad the episode ended with the firework scene. it really warmed my heart to see them all happy together again after the continuous trauma they had to endure with akito being there. also the way kyo and yuki seem to slowly be bonding makes me so happy. i truly hope tohru can help each and every one of them and break the cruse that's holding them back. i haven't read the manga yet, so i'm excited (but also worried) for what's to come. also..am i the only one annoyed by shigure lately? lmao. |
   ❝☆ 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿, 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿, 𝗺𝘆 𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲 ☆ 𝘐 𝘸𝘪𝘴𝘩 𝘐 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩 𝘺𝘰𝘶...❞ |
| Can't believe I found a character even worse than Myne. I'm hoping that something really bad happens to Akito. |
| Watashi wa a victim of cyberbullying. Everyday someone online calls me a "weeb" desu. Watashi won't stand for this. 26 percent of bullying victims are chosen due to their race or religion desu. I may look like a basic white boy, but deep down I am Nihongo desu. Watashi religion is anime. Anata wa bullying me because of my race and religion desu ka? Disgusting desu. Anata should be ashamed of yourself, racist pig. A baka gaijin like anata is probably jealous of my race and culture, cause Nippon is more sugoi than your shitty country desu. Watashi pity anata. You'll never be Nihongo like watashi. Educate yourself on nani a "weeb" is. |
| After all the hype, this was a disappointing episode. Far too melodramatic. Too much padding as usual. We already knew that Akito was the Emperor/God since last season. Only interesting thing is that Akito had to be called back; does that imply that there are other powerful forces within the household he has to contend with? Or was that just an excuse to get Akito to leave? |
| These past two episodes have totally swayed my opinion. What a treat. 5/5 |
| "Life is too bitter, so coffee, at least should be sweet..." - Hikigaya Hachiman (Yahari Ore no Seishun Love Come wa Machigatte Iru) |
| I feel like something having to do with Akito being assigned the role of god, or something to do with the council or whatever are responsible for Akito's twisted nature. Especially with that flower flashback with Shigure and how they reacted to that I feel like the burden of the role given or something like that is what's driven Akito into insanity which explains the mental behaviour |
 'On-Hold' is another way for a completionist to say 'Dropped' |
| God huh. Devil, more like. |
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Pls, someone 7 Page Muda Akito or fucking GER infinite death loop her already. No one punches Momiji and scratches and insults Tohru... NOBODY DOES Now that that's over with, this was a very tense episode. We finally get to know why everyone obeys Akito since she sees herself as a God to them, I wonder what else can be added to that. Man, Momiji surely had the balls to go get Hatori and Shigure for help, poor lad ;_; he didn't deserve that punch. First Yuki, then Kyo, and now Tohru, all three got the development they needed. I really can't decide with who I ship Tohru with, but for now, I rather ship her with Kyo, don't want to see mah boy being caged for eternity. |
| "We could make the world better, but it's easier to just shut our eyes." ~Blackwall |
| I have never loved a character so much as Tohru; she came face to face with such a terrifying person and still has the strength and kindness to want to fight her to give her friends a better future. This episode still broke my heart but there was so much hope here too! I think I get what Shigure was planning now; he wanted Tohru to find out the whole truth and want to stand against Akito because she's the only one who can. The reveal of Akito's position in the zodiac makes everything tie together and makes her seem even more intimidating. Brilliant episode! |
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| I kinda don't see why some ppl here claim Akito may be a victim as well - nothing about what I've seen of Akito makes me think he couldn't just behave differently if he wanted. The evil he inflicts on others seem to be born of nothing more than his own will, regardless of what his past may hide - heck, the other Souma have dark pasts too (partly because of Akito), and they can still refrain from acting like Akito does. That alone should be quite telling. As for Tohru "standing" up to Akito... that's kinda debatable. I mean, I know it's Tohru so even something like this probably required a lot from her. But considering that Akito has absolutely no power over Tohru (charisma maybe, but no actual physical power whatsoever), it's hard for me to feel like complimenting Tohru. Actually "standing up" to Akito, for me, would've meant something a bit more harsh - maybe not punching him in the face, but at least telling him he's an idiot and that he means nothing. I just don't understand what's so heroic about what Tohru did, exactly. If anything, Momiji is a lot more praise-worthy for what he did, tbh. |
Valyrian1124 said: We already knew that Akito was the Emperor/God since last season. Not everyone. Nothing last season confirmed this to non-manga readers. Some hints were there though, but not all. |
Marcos_AspiraJun 8, 2020 3:00 PM
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| Holy shit I want to crucify Akito and set it to fire! Let him burn in hell!! What a tense episode! Momiji standing up for Tohru was so sweet to see, that punch was not deserved :( Poor Momiji :/ Tohru did manage to step inbetween Momiji and Akito, but seemed powerless against Akito, cause Akito just has this terrifying aura.. Brave but I couldn't have expected anything else. It's Tohru, this girl is too pure hearted after all! So Akito is a god to the Zodiac Members, yeah right... I find that hard to believe :P |
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| The last interaction between Yuki and Kyo was the only good part for me. I feel like Momiji should have been focused on more in this episode |
| The reveal aside, it was an episode where the wholesomeness prevailed and that ended on a hopeful note with a resolved Tohru, hopefully she will also be able to help Akito. |
One Piece episode 914 & 915 & 1027 were a mistake and 957 brought the salvation - FMmatron |
| Holy hell... well, that explains a lot. And my hate for Akito keeps growing and growing. |
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| To think that an anime which already used violence as "comic relief", with Kagura for example, can deliver such a raw and revolting moment of it like this. To think that Akito would punch Momiji out of the blue in an outburst. Not that it's unprecedented with what he did to Kisa, but I was so sad and so angry at the same time that I can't and won't downplay this. It's infuriating that he can do this without having to suffer consequences. Momiji absolutely didn't deserve that, but he was really strong. He tried to make Akito leave, he knew that he was there to, unreasonably, take out his anger on Tooru and he tried to protect her even though he can't defy him. He was also quick to call Shigure and Hatori since they could possibly do something to help, but they either arrived too late or simply watched helplessly as the confrontation unfolded like Kyou, Haru and Yuki. I can't possible judge them though, interfering would have only made it worse, and if it is this frustrating to me, it must be much more painful to them. Akito hurt Tooru physically too, but he wasn't able to damage her spirit. Tooru has now met all of the 12 members of the Zodiac and knows that Akito is the god of them. She understands better than before how they are bound by this curse too, and it seems that Akito is also bound by it somehow, but I doubt that whatever happened is going to be able to justify all of this. I love how Tooru is determined to protect and free them though. I only hope that she won't have to pay too big of a price to do it. And it was also sad to see her and Momiji hiding from the others how they got hurt. |
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| Reaching the end of the beach arc with this episode, more confirmation that Akito isn't just a mere "Master" manipulator, she is the zodiac "God" residing over the Somas. Or more like, she's had a stranglehold over everyone and controlling their destinies. As the end of the gathering emerges...Kyou and Yuki mentally changed, and becoming more proactive in voicing opinions about defending Tohru from Akito's clutches (at least to the Cat). It's clear that Tohru IS the change the Somas need, but Akito, for the life of her, the more Tohru is involved with them, the tables will keep turning towards her favour with the zodiac "God" losing out at the end. And that's the case of Akito lashing out at Momiji (boy he didn't deserve that punch), and verbally abusing and scarring Tohru...the intense, fearful confrontation. For Tohru to stand her ground against Akito, I really dig her brave confidence, but TBH, it's a fight that for now she CANNOT win, and with her pure kind-heartedness, she'll change them one by one. Saying is believing, but in this state of trauma, to protect someone, is a lot fearsome, but can be overcome. To capture bonds with a stranglehold vs. breaking the Soma curse, the starting fight of Tohru's dreams and wishes to give them the freedom and protect them from inevitable harm. And thinking back of Shigure's plan, it was covertly well planned to let Tohru face the music with Akito, to see for herself the harsh truth surrounding everyone. Such a great episode, and this signals the start of something new. |
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| Akito is such a bitch and I hate her more and more every episode! I can't wait for Tohru to eventually stand up to her and hopefully break the curse! I love how she is determined to stand by them all and see that they are free to live life the way they want! Anybody heard yet how many episodes this season is going to be? Do we only have two episodes left and wait for S3 ? Or will they finish everything in this season and just make it a two cour? |
| So glad that I'm not a huge manga reader, because the manga readers WHINE WAY TOO MUCH and have to RUIN every adapted anime for the ANIME ONLY WATCHERS! |
| This was a very sweet and sour episode. I really admire how Fruits Basket can pull off dark scenes with Akito and then switch to heartwarming scenes with the rest of the Sohmas without giving you a case of emotional whiplash. |
| Every day you can read a book or watch some anime is a good day! |
| That's straight up ASSAULT, Akito. |
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| "I want to break those Bonds" Hell Yeah Tohru! HELL FREAKING YEAH! Akito is pure Garbage but the worst thing is the Zodiac's won't disobey. Shit what a great episode. |
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