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| READ THIS EXTREMELY FAST: I will be honest i was planning to give this show a 7 out of 10,but the ending swayed me to give it a 9/10(I give 9's only to those shows i want to rewatch at one time or another and 10's only to those shows I already have rewatched).The whole show seemed like a mindscrew to me in the begining,but the ending put all the pieces back together brilliantly and it had a great final message. |
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| The plot device of rewinding time was done brilliantly in this show (as opposed to Haruhi's Endless Eight) and definitely kept me wanting to watch the next episode. It did an amazing job of maintaining a balance of highs and lows to get across points, without being too melodramatic. The ending was very unexpected, as I didn't expect things would come to a conclusion so rapidly. Never the less, the art, music, story and cast were brilliant and only a few, minor personal problems with the show stops it short of a masterpiece. 9/10. |
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| Likely the best groundhog-day plot I've seen done, beating other anime renditions like Endless Eight, Jinrui's episode, Madoka Magica, and even Steins;Gate and Higurashi. While it did almost feel formulaic at times, the originality and overall execution within each episode keeps the series constantly entertaining. Great cast, impressive visuals and suitable soundtrack, and fresh twists into a well-known plot device. 8/10 |
Linfear said: Huh... 5/10. Strange I don't get the show. Watching each episode was essentially watching the protagonist fail every time he did something. Frustrating anime. You missed the point then |
| 10/10 Awesome Ride!! the way I see this anime...its more of a story bout us... (watashi) Watashi is like the representation of potential..either negative and positive Ozu is your annoying friend that is wild and do some crazy stuff that will put you in trouble.. but still you can't leave him.. his youkai appearance is just about how you perceive him as annoying/trouble Watashi transforms to this because Ozu perceived him as trouble the 4.5 tatami room, I think is your safe zone...yeah, you feel safe but it's kinda empty without others... Watashi never took a step...thus trapping him inside his safe zone... Totally Awesome... |
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Timofmars said: I mean, I did sort of like the idea of seeing how things change with his choices of different paths, but I'd rather that these changes reveal something a bit more subtle about what he was doing wrong each time. Maybe for each episode, they could have given us better detail about how exactly this new attempt at a rose-colored campus life could possibly be superior and lead to happiness, and then develop a revelation throughout each episode about how this was a flawed goal to focus on. Then I'd have my own expectations about how it would work, and I'd be more interested in watching how it succeeded or failed. But things went right every time. There's not a "superior" way to live life that surely leads to happiness. It's not like life is just about goals and can be evaluated on the basis of succeeding or failing in achieving said goals. I mean, it was the whole point of the show, and you missed it completely. |
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| Quite an interesting ending of a rather confusing but still rather good anime! It started quite strange and combined with the strange art it sure was something unique! I wasn't an all to fan of it, but well it wasn't all too bad! I was hoping for a bit more serious love development with that girl and the michiguma but it was just to easy and fast that it made it unsatisfying... Either way not a bad anime, but I didn't really enjoyed it. |
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| wow what a ending!!! where to start hm? i knew it they would reverse the ED and OP just to signify that he will be back from the start of episode 1. and wow Ozu really did have a girl friend :P i thought it was Keiko-san, but it was actually Kohinata-san :P she really looks like Keiko-san tbh! and wow so Higuchi's classmates were the Neko Ramen Owner, Hanuki and Jougasaki :P the various "Watashi" :P fucking finally he pulled the white Mochiguman! and wow i didn't notice how they said in the previous episodes on how the moths can actually travel to other tatami(dimension)! great stuff!! seeing Old Watashi(well 2 months only) cry after being back to reality never felt so good! it's time Watashi will save you now Ozu! this is basically mentioned in the first episode where Ozu said they were tied with a black thread and are bound to die together in that endless river. and wow the Mochiguman turned into boxers XD so that's why his boxers in the previous episodes became a Mochiguman. and wow freaking about time you fulfilled her promise!!! it's been long overdue now! better late than never :P so Higuchi and everyone went their separate ways huh? i really lol when they broke the fourth wall and mentioned they won't be showing any of the progressive relationship between Akashi and Watashi because it was not part of the program XD and yay Watashi and Akashi toger at last! and it's really amazing how Watashi is now the "Ozu" is the world and Ozu is the "Watashi" of this world XD tbh the ending wasn't mind blowing, i knew it the moment they played the ED from the start that he'll revisit the very first episode. heck this whole episode basically explains what really happen in the first episode. i think alot of people didn't like this because the change of mood from comedy to depressing parts in the later episodes which is understandable. for me, one last theory i have is that Ozu and Watashi can have different roles in different dimentions(tatami) both can be weak minded and pathetic or a prankster who loves to ruin lives. remember when the first "Ozu" can't enter Watashi's tatami place? it's because he fears that he maybe trapped in the tatami just like the bearded "Watashi" really enjoyed this series, the symbolism, the music, art and the way they structured the story is pure genius! at first the reason i watched this was because i heard the ED in one of the trailers of funimation and it was catchy as hell! didn't expect they would put a lot of minor detail in these series :) plus Maaya Sakomoto is lovely as hell!! after finishing Arakawa to this, she's really well versatile voice actor and definitely deserve all the praises she receive :) and Yoshino, Hiroyuki definitely deserve a praise for being a troll that you are XD Asanuma, Shintaro, i only know him as Crow in Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's and one of the side characters of Hatsukoi Limited :P so great job as well!! and i'll never forget Kaida Yuko's sexy voice!!! love her as Aya in Onechanbara series, Mizuki Mcloud in Ninja Gaiden 3 RE! Knockout!!! "Nothing else is as boring to tell as a story of successful love." such a wonderful quote, if there's something that summarizes the series, it's this right here :P i give it a 9/10 just for the clever use of symbolism and themes throughout the episodes and the amazing ED :) |
| if i knew jap i would probably enjoy this anime more :[ |
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| Definitely a masterpiece. |
| "...To kiss, that beautiful woman cherry-like lips" |
| The last dew episodes were, great! The ending couldn't have been much better. It's a shame that this anime doesn't get much attention; it definitely deserves it. |
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| Meh 6/10 |
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| Lately I have been picky on what anime I think deserved a 10 (I demoted some 10s to 9s lately). And I have to say this anime deserved a 10 imo. To those who didn't like it as much as I did, I guess the anime is just not for you and I don't blame you for that. There isn't much noticeable flaws to begin with. |
| Masterful ending, I think I have to reshuffle around some of my scores in my list. Because this goddamn anime deserves a 10. Love the message behind it, "there is no rose colored campus life." You make the most of your life right now. |
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| This has got to be the single most life-affirming show in existence. It really makes you cherish every moment you spend in this colorful world. Bravo edit: I still don't understand the moths thing. |
davidfreshDec 13, 2013 9:02 AM
| After the first few episodes, I thought it would be us seeing how his life would have turned out each time. This ending however was so brilliant in that Watashi realized there was no "correct way" to lead to his "rose-colored college life". I liked how the choices he made in fact didn't really change much about his situation. Major events always happened and only minor details changed. Absolutely a masterpiece anime. Watashi's monologues kind of reminded me of Kyon from Haruhi a bit. This might go into my top favorites. Will definitely rewatch at some point. |
| -Nothing can stay unchanged. Even so, can you still keep on loving this place? -Be still my soul; when change and tears are past, all safe and blessed we shall meet at last. |
| Masterfully done. A great and unique watch. I am especially impressed with the way every event is connected so well. Bravo indeed :D |
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| Masterpiece. Simply masterpiece. I'll be honest, this is, so far, the only anime that would resonate with me this much. The visuals, the humour, the narration, the message - it's just so 'for me' it screams. It's not only one of the best anime I've ever seen, but this is one of the best works of art in general, that I have had the blessing to encounter. 10/10 and God bless the creators of this gem. |
| very good series. good thing i decided to look back at the past few years of anime before deciding on choosing what to watch. definitely better than most anime shown this season. never really understood the connection between each of the different universes that watashi lived in =.= overall, gonna give it a 9/10. |
mrcheezeJan 20, 2014 4:49 AM
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| The message behind it was really Strong... Got me to think "maybe I should stop watching so much anime and actually venture out into the world" xD |
| I smiled at the end. That was great. I would love to give this a 10/10 but i still feel like some of the beginning episodes could have been handled better, so 9/10. Either way, I'm changing my standards now. |
| A large majority of anime tend to leave a bad taste in the mouth for their ending. Either they end in an overly open manner or jump drastically from the show's formula for success at the end and alienate the viewership. I can wholeheartedly say that is the exact opposite of this finale. This might be one of the best final episodes I have ever watched. |
| Wow what a way to the end it. A great anime all around. Loved it. |
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| This was an amazing ride, one of the most interesting series I've ever seen. |
| A brilliant ending. Watashi's development has been nothing short of astounding. Good to see all the other characters getting their happy ending as well. One of the best anime I've seen for a long while. 9.5/10 |
Kagami_Hiiragi said: Idc if you think its weird, I have a life and friends and an income of money. |
| go figure the fortune lady was at the book shop years back xD http://i.imgur.com/ARJJQcP.jpg |
| Excellent, unique and intelligent story about choices. Brilliant anime all in all, I laughed and was entertained thoroughly. I think the most ingenious part of it was how easy it is to relate. I could see myself being in every choice Watashi made, and I think I partially have been. 9.5/10, a comedy/psychological masterpiece |
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| Wow a really great way to end this series. So all the episodes were connected after all. I actually didnt get it the first time so I re-watched episode 10 and 11. That's when I got the light bulb moment and finally understood what the heck I was watching. Really great symbolism 9/10. |
"I have been wielding a blade since before your were swimming around your father's scrotum." - Kurou |
| Congratulations on making such a thought-provoking, different, awesomely-handled masterpiece. The ending actually is the best ending I have ever watched in anime. I loved it, I enjoyed, at first I had really high expectiations about it, and those high expectation paid off. Nothing else to add, 100/10. |
| I was surprised how well the show handled the romance part considering the extremely limited screen time it got. 5/5 |
| your waifu is shit |
| This was an amazing finale, this show was quite the experience for me, I have to thank the person who recommended this show to me, it looks like I have found a new 10/10 anime :D |
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| So was he really the god of matrimony? Is that why Ozu know to put the cakes in his room? So why is present day Ozu oblivious to all this |
| 10/10...wow a true masterpiece...I can't even explain it in words. That was just. I don't know. The sad part or I guess good part? Is that this show actually fits my life perfectly right now, and I was really struggling, and I don't know but maybe this gives me a little hope, like welcome to the nhk did. Anyways, awesome. |
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| "showing the development of a perfect relationship is boring" hah This was AWESOME |
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| This is like the Well-written version of Endless 8 featuring Zetsubou Sensei. That was one WTF mindblowing ending. 10/10 |
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VanishingKira said: This was unique,and like what they were trying to do with the crossing over universes but man was this repetitive 7/10 (slightly overrating,might lower to 6/10 eventually). Didn't keep my interest like I hoped,but this last episode was great. Agreed. For me, the series was a lot repetitive (I know it was proposital) and wasn't very joyful to watch. Nevertheless, I liked how all the episodes were connected in this "Tatami Galaxy", it was like a web of interlaced events. 8/10. |
| I have never before enjoyed an anime so much despite really hating the main character, I just couldn't take his mindset where he'd be okay with ruining multiple peoples' times but felt this blow up doll relationship was this sacred thing and just his overall character was unlikeable to me, yet the story was compelling, beautiful and amusing, 9/10. |
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| HE GOT THE GIRL! YAY! Amazing anime. 9.5/10 |
| One of the more beautiful finales in anime I've had the pleasure of watching. |
"There is nothing outside of yourself that enables you to get better. Everything is within. Seek nothing outside of yourself." ⛩️  |
| And so the tables have turned! Ozu's humanity is finally fully brought to light this episode and it looks like my guess was right. That the devilish, Grinch appearance is a result of Ozu/Watashi's perception of the other being evil. This episode did a splendid job at tying up the remaining pieces of the puzzle as well as helping to completely establish the relationships and social structure between the characters in this series. Even the ones that weren't human such as Johnny and Kaori! If I had to sum up Tatami Galaxy into one word, I'd say that it is best described as "possibilities." It does an excellent job at using episodes 1-9 to weave a tapestry of possibilities and choices that make room for the bigger picture. How, despite each scenario seeming to be a wasted effort on its own, helps to accumulate a wide variety of experiences that makes Watashi appreciate both his antics that stray from the rose colored life as well as Ozu as a friend, tied to him by the black thread of fate. There were certainly a handful of relevant themes to be had in Tatami Galaxy as well. Watashi's constant endeavor to redo his college debut until he got it right demonstrates how there really is no ideal, rose colored way of life. Happiness comes from an acceptance of the reality we have and making the best of it despite the past. Another noteworthy idea that I took away from this is how time is only wasted when we can't find meaning to be had from that time spent. Just like the constant paths Watashi took in his various repetitions of his first 2 years of college, which he initially considered wastes of time. But once he understood what they meant to him, he cherished them. That really clicked with me considering I've often looked back and thought about all of the time I feel that I've wasted since I started college. But by looking at it from a new angle, through a different color, maybe it wasn't that bad after all. This series was recommended to death to me once I finished Ping Pong and I'm certainly glad that I finally took heed. Similarly to Ping Pong, this manages to use a bizarre art style that demonstrates how enriching creativity and diversity within the anime medium is. This puts me at 2 for 2 in regards to Yuasa Masaaki and I'll certainly be watching out for other works he has been a part of. 9 Tatami Mats out of 10. |
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