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| Episode 6. Just brilliant. Especially the animation. So many hilarious little touches. Rewatch value 110%. And development in a direction I did not expect:...Getting all three girls together. Maekawa-san is just great. Ryuushi and Erio are so totally over the top, in their different directions. One of the best "harem" episodes I can recall. Some of the visual excellences: Ryuuko's swinging umbrella, her throwing her bag onto the shelf, Erio flying to rescue her stuffed animal, the rhythms of Makoto serving tea to the old lady, when she removed her cup early so we might think he could spill the tea -- but he didn't. Ryuuko's beautiful lunch, and the way she played with it. The way the tomato went into her mouth. The odd angle of the view of her lying on the steps. The natural way her helmet skipped across the ground. Etc., etc., etc. Just great stuff. Some Ghibli real life details, with Shaft playfulness and some of the Shinbou artistic angles. Storyboard by Sayama Kiyoko, director of Vampire Knight and Skip Beat. Her first work for Shinbou, as far as I can see. (Scratch that: ja.Wikipedia shows her doing storyboards for both Arakawa shows.) Directed by Majima Takahiro, who did eps of MadoMagi (#5) and Arakawa2 (#6). Must be young, since he was a "production runner" for three eps of Noein. Four, count 'em four, animation directors. Two of the two-person teams that are doing eps of this show. No wonder they had time to do all those little touches. Animation direction: 村山公輔, 松本元気. Animation direction assistance: 高野晃久, 潮月一也. |
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Tsuki-Hime said: ^I seriously keep laughing with your avatar. I can't tell if its creepy or cute with the fast movement. Totally reminds me of this:Yumekichi11 said: I agree. depends on how you look. when i saw, i was like. wow. so cute.zeando34 said: Depends how you look at it. I don't see her like that at all.Linalee-Stratos said: she resembles, more than usual, meme there xDYumekichi11 said: Really? She sort of looks like a psychopath here.that is way too adorable. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8Kyi0WNg40 |
DenjaX said: Tsuki-Hime said: ^I seriously keep laughing with your avatar. I can't tell if its creepy or cute with the fast movement. Totally reminds me of this:Yumekichi11 said: I agree. depends on how you look. when i saw, i was like. wow. so cute.zeando34 said: Depends how you look at it. I don't see her like that at all.Linalee-Stratos said: she resembles, more than usual, meme there xDYumekichi11 said: Really? She sort of looks like a psychopath here.that is way too adorable. [url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8Kyi0WNg40]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8Kyi0WNg40 well. avatar sure is fast because of editing... but original is not fast and creepy.. though i updated that fast avatar about 10 hrs ago but MAL cache is too slow to pick new image. |
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Tsuki-Hime said: ^nuuuu at least let me copy it before you change it :'( I want to add it to my erio collection..well. avatar sure is fast because of editing... but original is not fast and creepy.. though i updated that fast avatar about 10 hrs ago but MAL cache is too slow to pick new image. |
Yumekichi11 said: that is way too adorable. DAT FACE. Personally, I lol'd when I saw it for the first time, and I still do whenever I see it---both because it's absolutely adorable and moe-tastically awkward. It's like she's morphing into Meme~ ~~ Quite honestly, I enjoyed this episode. Sure, the animation quality seemed to drop somewhat, and it just seemed to be padding for future episodes; but, nonetheless, it was necessary. Out of all of the episodes thus far, this was certainly the weakest, but I would defy calling it bad or even lackluster~ There's a clear amount of tension building in Makoto's life now. At least a single episode would have been needed to identify all of the struggles going on so that they can be built-on later and the audience can feel a greater attachment toward the characters involved. After all, this is the halfway point of the series~ Erio's standing in society was clarified by an outside opinion (other than someone related to her). It turns out that she's basically a black mark and had gotten herself a bad rap by indirectly labeling herself as crazy. Ryuuko doesn't want Makoto to have this same influence placed upon him and does her best to subtly tell him to "think over" his relationship with Erio. The grandma telling Makoto that Erio may be nervous is a sign that she might be aware of Makoto's schoolmates attempting to keep him---the only person who really wanted to get to know Erio and be her friend---away from her. Among other tidbits, all of the major events that occurred in this episode were completely necessary for the plot to move forward fluently and to keep with the sympathetic tone~ Not to mention, we saw a flash of what Erio was like in high school before dropping-out during Ryuuko and Makoto's conversation in the rain. It was subtle and open to interpretation; that's doing foreshadowing well, in my opinion~ I'll close my ramblings with a quote from Maekawa that could quite possibly be one of the most important lines in the entire series: "If there's a right time and a right place for everyone, just where does Touwa belong?" |
| Is it just me or was there a lot more noticeable QUALITY this episode? Might've just been me but they looked really off-model at times. Otherwise very enjoyable, I adore every scene that uses that really crazy BGM that was used during the bedroom scene |
Well I have not really outline my 2 favorite parts so not many people mentioned but Maekawa has a very naughty face in the following, in fact it looks perverted but I still love her faces in the spoiler Of course Meme surprising Ryuuko in the following,  was a major wing for me as was Ryuuko the way she reacted in the spoiler The part of Mr Pluto on the chair was adorable considering that Ryuuko hugged him and Erio ran off to stop Ryuuko from touching him. About Ryuuko, small section against haters of her. How can you not love her with all those cute faces of her in the spoiler My 2 other contributions are a GIF I found around the net in the spoiler |
| OMG Ryuuko bugged me so much in this episode. I went from liking her at the beginning to not being able to tolerate her childish attempts and rude comments about Erio. I would have said something when she said he would be shunned. |
| - Marissa Chan! |
| WAY too much Ryuuko. Ugh, can't stand her. :/ Next episode probably will be just as annoying, with her insulting Erio and trying to win Mako's attention. Yay? |
| Thought this was one of the more enjoyable episodes of late. The scene in Makoto's room was exhausting but kinda funny and entertaining at the same time. Sorry, Ryuuko, but girl rolling around in a boy's bed trumps questions about oceanic wildlife each and every time. All the while, Maekawa was having a great time watching it all unfold - which made it that much funnier. And Granny's is the best. Lastly, Ryuuko's comment about not standing out really stood out to me. And in a not so good way. |
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Mr Pluto? More like Mr Saturn. Boing! The animation in this episode looked like it took a huge dip. SHAFT running out of money again or something? |
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Wasabi said: Ah! So that's what it is. I wonder how many people will buy this as homage to this show. Futons for sure must be on the rise of sales. To wrap yourself one in understanding Erio as a fan of her most likely is priceless for some people out there. Well I know for me with dakimakuras it was when I got them from my favourite characters.Mr Pluto? More like Mr Saturn. Boing! The animation in this episode looked like it took a huge dip. SHAFT running out of money again or something? |
| Wow Ryuuko pretty much went from cute to annoying in one episode. I prefer Maekawa as a character than her. And the old granny is actually pretty wise, it's a bit sad really when she talked about how her husband and friends have died and she's the next to go. |
| Ryuuko is really trying to hide her feelings for him, but at the same time she keeps trying to pull him away from the others! xD It's so fun to see the three of them fighting over him in a clumsy way. Pretty obvious why Meme left huh? "I'm the only boy here....HUH?!" =P Very nice episode, can't wait to see how this is going to unfold. Will there be a catfight? ^^ |
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| I seriously think Erio reminds me of me when I'm around people... xD;; so cute~ <3 I like the fact that she's childish in weird unknown situations and somehow, I approve of the futon curling she tried doing in Makoto's room I would do the same.. as for Mr. Pluto.. LOL "that's mine.." "tell her yourself" glomp for the plushie, xD |
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| Some visit, really ruined the outcome of the score in the end. |
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| Lately it has been taking some time for the episode to actually start getting interesting and good. I still like this anime, but less and less with every passing ep. Needs more focus on Erio and less on the harem imho. 4/5. |
| Overall good episode. Whenever i see multiple stalkers i think ZS. I would be happier if they kept it away from a harem though please - just Ryuushi x Niwa. That room scene was humorous. |
| In defense of Ryuushi: I think she was somewhat taken aback by her "friend's" reaction to Erio. Her warning to Niwa was prompted by concern for him because she knows what the reaction of other kids in the school (and other adults in the community considering how difficult it was for Erio to get a job) would be. She also does go to the Touwa house with Niwa (and Erio as well since he picks her up on the way), disregarding her own advice. Note that I like the other three harem members better than Ryuushi, I just feel we have to be fair to her. It looked like she may have been the first customer to buy something since Erio began working at the store, judging by Erio's reaction to making the sale and working the cash register. |
Please don't feed the trolls! In my next life I want to collide at the corner with the cute transfer student carrying a piece of toast in her mouth...rodac |
| I really want to like Ryuuko... but she is so annoying. This show needs much less of her and more of Maekawa. |
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| Ha! Meme and Maekawa's plotting is something to be reckoned with! More cute Erio than you can shake a stick at! Love! |
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| makoto and ryuuko getting together this gonna be fun can't wait next episode |
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| The moment when Maekawa said "Iroiro" was pretty funny. Iroiro can be translated to many, what it is usually, I think. But Ryuuko made "color color" of it, lol. |
| Personally, while I didn't hate this episode or anything, it made me think Ryuushi is annoyinger and kinda cute at the same time. But I still don't care for her. That being said I seriously hope Erio wins in the Harem Games here. I know they're cousins, I don't care. That also being said, I watch this show for Erio. Overall, I liked the episode. |
 "All my Battles have Been Won But the War has Just Begun!" |
| Well, I think Ryuushi's a total bitch after that episode. But I didn't really like her to begin with. Very meh episode. Erio saved it, though.<3 I don't why people are mentioning the cousin thing when it's perfectly acceptable for cousins to date/marry in Japan. :/ |
Smochi said: Neither do I, to be honest. I mentioned it because I figured people would be all like "But they're cousins! OMG!"Well, I think Ryuushi's a total bitch after that episode. But I didn't really like her to begin with. Very meh episode. Erio saved it, though.<3 I don't why people are mentioning the cousin thing when it's perfectly acceptable for cousins to date/marry in Japan. :/ Personally, i just think that makes it cuter. But cousins of the main guy normally get the shaft (har) in Harem Anime. That being said... Erio is a bundle of cuteness. |
"All my Battles have Been Won But the War has Just Begun!" |
| Another episode of pure win! (^O^) Can't wait for the next episode! Looking forward to the next! |
dws said: Am I the only one thinking that Erio would rather go back to her futon? Sounds cruel, but she was actually interesting when she was in it. What has left is her childish, I mean really childish, personality and that overly 'moeified' looks. The only charming point of this show is Meme and Maekawa now and yet they are left out. Yeah, Erio annoys me more and more each episode with her childish personality. Meme and Maekawa saved this episode from being bad, but it was still pretty average. |
Tsuki-Hime said: Linalee-Stratos said: Why the hell have I started to like the OP? WHY??!!! . That's what i want to ask. i listened 5/6 times in last 25 minutes. Full version. O__o It's growing on me too. |
| ~Miss_Jazzalyn~ |
Tayune said: That being said I seriously hope Erio wins in the Harem Games here. I know they're cousins, I don't care. I think I'm for Makoto/Erio too. A couple of episodes I was either Makoto/Erio or Makoto/Ryuuko, but...well, yeah. I don't hate Ryuuko (she's cute and all that), but...I think Makoto and Erio would look cute together. |
| ~Miss_Jazzalyn~ |
| omg, I have no idea who I'm rooting for. I love all the girls in Makoto's harem. |
| Finally picked up this anime again. Have forgotten how cute Erio was. |
| I would happily accept any of these girls he doesn't want... |
| why am i liking this show so much? its similer to SO many other kinds of high school anime. but i wanna watch more of this. every character here is awesome in their own way. |
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| Maekawa's personality really amuses me. Her character was important for this episode so Ryuuko would visit Touwa's home. I can't stop feeling bad for Erio because of the way they threat her, but damn it, she remains adorable as fluff! I was a bit disappointed that Meme didn't molest Makoto again but she did whisper something to Maekawa. I'm really excited to find out what that was all about! |
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Paiguy said: This guy counts his points all wrong. It's been cumulative since the first ep |
| He did pretty well handling those tree, considering they are all weirdos. I'm still rooting for Erio, Ryuuko doesn't stand a chance against her, that's the impression I got by looking at Makoto. |
| I love Ryuuko's VA so much, something about dat voice melts my penis. |
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| Such a nice episode, was really funny and the end was just sweet! I wonder what the secret was? |
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| ''Damn it, experience fails me, I have none.'' lol Granny was awesome by the way (: |
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