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LadyOrihime said: I hate Jintan. Anaru deserves so much better. Just let the selfish bastard die alone, forever in love with a dead chick. I hate stupid posts , like this ^ chinolal said: Damn, the emotion that anaru showed in this episode really got to me. I really want her to get her wish. Jintan just needs to move on. Since menma said she will go to heaven and be reincarnated. I picture an ending where Jintan and anaru are married and have a baby named menma. While I don't know about the naming .. That is quite the Visual novel "Anaru true route" .. if this was a visual novel haha |
| Jintan - just let menma go to heaven for christssake... >.< Yukiatsu - you're still as creepy as ever, stop hugging/sniffing the wig... Anaru - ahhh... poor girl, nakanaide Tsuruko - i love your short hair but it looks thinner than when you were a kid Poppo - alone forever? nah... Menma - is what ive said before right? chaelmi said: ok, just a guess, i think menma is there because of what jintan's mom might have said to her. i think jintan's mom has a big part on menma being a ghost, maybe jinta's mom has a wish that menma is trying to accomplish. well, its too full of mysteries and i really like the drama on this series! >_< ok, last episode next week, however it ends, this anime still deservess a 10 Don't Click AnoHana FTW! |
chaelmiiJun 16, 2011 4:53 PM
| While I still really do not like the idea of Jintan/Menma as a pairing and found the last few episodes very annoying, this one had me tearing up throughout the entire thing. Even if I highly dislike Menma, it was hard not to feel depressed at her wanting to go to heaven... the feeling that the show's almost over is settling in now. Next episode should be very emotional. |
| The OP single has finally been released and I've been listening to it on repeat since I got it. Such a great song. Yukiatsu and Tsuruko were wearing different uniforms...I'm guessing it's their prep school one or something? And she finally shows some emotion and cries... "Please be my friends until the very end", I held out for 10 episodes, but Menma writing that in her notebook is what pushed me over the edge and made me cry... ;_; Crap, I knew that Jinta was going to bring up how he wanted Menma to stay rather than leave...but I'm glad that Menma has already made up her mind. I love Tsuruko's new haircut. When the fireworks launched, I got serious chills. That scene was perfect. But Menma didn't disappear...I really want to know why and what they are going to do next. Only 1 episode left. D: |
| Jinta&Irene(Menmom) are quite similar characters... Menma dies - Irene: shut in, thinks nothing but Menma, selfish - ignoring her only child. etc Jinta : shut in, thinks nothing but Menma, selfish - ignoring his friends feelings. etc The Honma family scene was really good, Satoshi finally said something that triggered Irene & Manbu giving her the final blow~ Hopefully, last episode she cleans her shit up and doesn't look as depressed.... chinolal said: Since menma said she will go to heaven and be reincarnated. I picture an ending where Jintan and anaru are married and have a baby named menma. I hope that kind of ending doesn't occur at all. How awkward would that be - Your first dead love's nickname/love rival's to be your daughter's nickname?lol Menma as stupid as it sounds could be reincarnated into that forget-me-not flower or w/e. |
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chinolal said: Since menma said she will go to heaven and be reincarnated. I picture an ending where Jintan and anaru are married and have a baby named menma. I saw that type of ending in a manga. let see. it was ...... |
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| Wow, Anjou yet again proved to be one of the most emotional characters in anime out there. She feels... so real. Her feelings, her sadness, her tears, everything is as believable as never before. Second after she starts crying, I'm feeling sad too. I was so relieved when she said that there is no way she would go out with Yukiatsu, even though the end of the last episode strongly implied the possibility. I mean, it would be wrong in so many ways - she would betray her true feelings, she would betray her friend (Tsuruko), and just add another unfortunate character (Tsuruko again) to the story which is sad enough as it is. The ending I'm hoping for is Menma going to heaven and telling Jintan to move on and be happy also in her place. Anjou would then shout some sense into him too, and help him move on with her. Yukiatsu would finally realize Tsuruko's feelings and give it some thought at least. And yes, I'm a sucker for truly good endings, we got enough of bad ones in real life. |
| Well this episode pushes the score up to 9 for me and the final episode will decide if it stays, goes down or goes up into the rare 10 spot. |
| Let the Jinta Bashing begi- hmm seems people jump right into that How is he selfish though before all this? Hes a shut in as his life slowly seemingly circled down the drain. His best friend and first love dead, mother dead. Father .. doesnt even know what to do. Hes a mess with no real support. Hes not 'ignoring' hes trying to push everything onto himself , and regret his actions and then blame himself some more - you can try and argue thats selfish.. but then again you can argue the sky is purple , it doesn't mean you're right. and the group drifted apart because of EVERYONES actions not his alone. And you want selfish? Take a peep at the one everyone fangirls over Yuki- the hypocrite -atsu whos just a tad* twisted Rudgald said: Wow, Anjou yet again proved to be one of the most emotional characters in anime out there. She feels... so real. Her feelings, her sadness, her tears, everything is as believable as never before. Second after she starts crying, I'm feeling sad too. I was so relieved when she said that there is no way she would go out with Yukiatsu, even though the end of the last episode strongly implied the possibility. I mean, it would be wrong in so many ways - she would betray her true feelings, she would betray her friend (Tsuruko), and just add another unfortunate character (Tsuruko again) to the story which is sad enough as it is. The ending I'm hoping for is Menma going to heaven and telling Jintan to move on and be happy also in her place. Anjou would then shout some sense into him too, and help him move on with her. Yukiatsu would finally realize Tsuruko's feelings and give it some thought at least. And yes, I'm a sucker for truly good endings, we got enough of bad ones in real life. I would much like to see a good end too, I agree with you - we get enough "Bitter sweet" in reality. And I agree with most of your post |
sirwenceJun 16, 2011 4:29 PM
| DUDES it's all about the FLOWER! just look at the title of the series! |
| This episode did the following to me: I shouted PLEASE STOP THIS and still went T_T over 10 times then I raged and I jaw dropped twice. This episode was therefore the most depressing ever with a constant pace of that. I will say quickly that it was a automatic T_T @ Anjou in the following,  mainly due to all Tsuruki saying Anjou is next after Menma for Yukiatsu and it's not like that. It's really heart wrenching this episode. More later. Blaz said: DUDES it's all about the FLOWER! just look at the title of the series! Not only that we also got our clue in the following spoiler |
| "There's something she wanted to do for Jintan." Am I the only one who caught that int he past couple of episodes? I've a sneaky suspicion its something she wants to do/say for/to Jintan. That's all. Only 1 episode left.. I'll miss this when it's over. |
chinolal said: Since menma said she will go to heaven and be reincarnated. I picture an ending where Jintan and anaru are married and have a baby named menma. Not a bad idea! XD Wow. This show's been very consistant with the quality of each episode. The true feelings of Tsurumi have finally been revealed, which was what I was expecting to happen this episode. Am I the only one that was in awe at the reenactment of "that" day? I was blown away at the very thought of reenacting the same scene all those years ago. I LOVED the very idea of it. The difference that was shown between, I thought, was well done, both Jintan's answer as well as the reaction of the group. What I loved the most about this episode was definitely the final bit. Everyone gathered to launch the firework, and we were shown a really sweet scene with Menma and her brother. I'm not going to lie, I was on the verge of tears at this point. But what I really liked about this scene was both Jintan and Yukiatsu have different plans for the firework. And finally, the timing for the ED was just perfect IMO. It totally left an impact. Very solid episode from an already solid series. With its final episode coming up, I am anxious to see how this will all play out. Yukiatsu is still creeping around... and I'm starting to dislike this character as of late. XD It's been a fun ride with this series, and I hope to see more anime originals like this. Truly one of the best I've watched so far. |
| One more episode left for redemption. |
| A lot of crying in this episode, felt kinda bad for Yadomi though, since he doesn't want Menma to leave him, even if she's just a spirit :c ... well next episode seems good e3e |
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| Now that the mother has finally been confronted by the family, she's on her way towards being normal. I wonder what would be the trigger for Jintan. I predicted a few weeks ago that the hanami was a fakeut and that the real wish was to relay the message Jintan's mom got Menma to pass on. Prolly to do with reincarnation and for Jintan to stay strong when his mother passes on. That's probably the final straw that will finally get through to him, since Menma made that meeting to cheer Jintan up about her death. |
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| I'm going to be pretty sad to watch this show end, it's such a good show, even though it's pretty sad. I really want Jintan and Naruko to get together, I'll be pretty upset if she doesn't just up and kiss him |
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Yumekichi11 said: Not only that we also got our clue in the following spoiler im not sure if this is that but it looks like it its called Marsh Marigold Wildflower but wait maybe the meaning behind that picture is that the leaves represent the five of them that will be left cause menma will be able to go to heaven on the next and last episode! |
chaelmiiJun 16, 2011 5:14 PM
sirwence said: Let the Jinta Bashing begi- hmm seems people jump right into that How is he selfish though before all this? Hes a shut in as his life slowly seemingly circled down the drain. His best friend and first love dead, mother dead. Father .. doesnt even know what to do. Hes a mess with no real support. Hes not 'ignoring' hes trying to push everything onto himself , and regret his actions and then blame himself some more - you can try and argue thats selfish.. but then again you can argue the sky is purple , it doesn't mean you're right. and the group drifted apart because of EVERYONES actions not his alone. And you want selfish? Take a peep at the one everyone fangirls over Yuki- the hypocrite -atsu whos just a tad* twisted Presuming this was aimed at me: Not "bashing" Jinta - more of a observation of his character the past 2 episodes & Irene's character till now. Clearly I was talking about this episode in particular: The thought of wanting Menma to stay even though she's a ghost was terribly selfish, in my eyes. Keeping in mind not only Jinta loved/cared for Menma, the rest of the gang did too - He's the only one abled to interact with her. The rest have to see a floating diary so it's unfair to keep her around just for his needs, while everyone else can't move on because she's still floating around with him and being reminded what happen "that" day. So by him thinking of that & hoping she didn't go was ignoring the feelings of the others - while he knew 2episodes back I believe, that it wasn't fair that he was the only one able to see her. He also realized everyone is suffering like he is, This has nothing to do with him during past episodes were he was a complete shut in. That is perfectly obvious. Jinta didn't not cause the rift in the group. Everything got incredibly awkward when Menma died and they all didn't want to be reminded so they went seperate ways. Who ever thought it was his fault only is incredibly stupid. We all terribly know Yukiatsu is just a weirdass but he's still suffering like everyone else is. He's in the same type of situation as Chiriko/Naruko he's just more aggressive, gutsy, jealous towards his "love-rival" while having a grudge towards him because he felt inferior in the past. I have yet to see a Yukiatsu fangirl that's horribly obsessed over defending his actions. From my point of you, the guy has been shit all over since episode 1 - yet a flaw about Jinta starting in the 10th episode of an 11 episode series is bashing? Just to clear things - I'm not a Yukiatsu "Fangirl" - I just don't see why we should all hate him all the time. |
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| What I wanted to know is what the heck was all about the call from Menma 10 years ago before she died. Didn't she want to do something for Jintan at that time? Tsuruko and Yukiatsu have been mentioning that a lot but I have no clue what really that is. EDIT: I was hoping for Menma not to disappear but for a different reason and not like Jintan's selfishness. Good thing my wish came true. I was worried things will go back the way they were when Menma died. They all cut ties. They only brought back together again because of Menma. Hopefully the end should be they all remain friends forever, I suppose that's Menma's wish. It would be a satisfying ending for me if they will remain friends when Menma goes to heaven :'D |
DenjaXJun 16, 2011 5:28 PM
| When those fireworks launched, I would've cried if they didn't start playing the music. |
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| This episode was so rich in emotions, it's difficult to coherently express my own at the end of that mighty roller coster. It managed to break my defenses as I almost broke down during the last moments of the episode. It was, however, infuriating to see Menma still intact. I suppose that was because I was expecting her to leave... I WANT her to leave. If she doesn't by the end, it would be rather disappointing. That sort of ending would defy the purpose of the whole story, which, as I see it, is about a tightnit group of friends affected by a tragedy, and their subsequent ways of moving on with life. |
| Wow! When Jinta turned around I was sure my heart skipped a beat! I don't know why but I don't want her to disappear on Jinta. Before I knew it, a tear drop rolled down my cheek. T_T |
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| WDF I didn't feel emotional at all while watching episode 10. What makes me sad is knowing that the series is about to end soon... |
| Almost cried again before the fireworks launched. Next episode is the last episode. I'm definitely gonig to cry. |
| I don't know if this has been mentioned previously, but I was wondering about their last meeting together (just before Menma passes). If my memory serves me correctly, during the train journey where Tsuruko and Yukiatsu sit apart from each other, Tsuruko (I believe) mentions something about Jintan not knowing, or being kept in the dark...? The scene is extremely vague as I try to recall it, but perhaps that's what Menma wishes? For Jintan to know whatever she wanted to tell him, if that was indeed the reason for her to call everyone there that day? Of course, correct me if I'm wrong. This is mere speculation based on dubious recollections. |
D-GreatRuler said: I suppose that was because I was expecting her to leave... I WANT her to leave. If she doesn't by the end, it would be rather disappointing. That is what in fact is the saddest thing of all. We all know how it will end and we will be prepared with tissues. :'( |
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| This anime is ridiculous, and I mean in a good way. It's made me cry practically every episode, especially Menma. I adore her so much. Perhaps Menma's true wish was what she wanted to tell him? Except Yukiatsu being a jerkass, he probably won't even remind her of it. Also, Tsuruko's heartbreak haircut is just wonderful |
| * ignores all Yukiatsu haters* Well now, where should i start... loved Anaru´s outfit, she definitely has the best outfits *.* Poppo, amazing as ever. Tsuruko, well, her hair cut has a meaning, if im not wrong in Japan, its common girls cutting their hair when they end a relationship. So it means, Tsuruko is trying to forget her feelings for Yukiatsu. Yukiatsu, made me LOL again. Never ceases to surprise me, and hey, since he cannot see Menma and has a desperate need to talk with her (but doesnt want to talk with her through Jintan), he decided to talk to the wig. very original way of coping with his emotions. LOOOOL. But i do approve what he did. He made Jintan confess to Menma and face his true feelings. Jintan...oh my, oh my...well he is quite well paired with Yukiatsu in Menma obsession. One talks to a wig, the other wants to marry a ghost. Both guys need to get over it and move on But i think its cute the idea of Menma reborning.but she has to go to Heaven like...already! Although...if she reborns... Jintan and Yukiatsu might be arrested in the future for pedophile tendencies. |
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| Pretty obvious she wasnt going to dissappear imo and who else DOES NOT dig Tsuruko's haircut. She looks better with long hair. Pretty powerful episode. |
| Well, I kind of had a feeling that Menma wouldn't disappear so easily. However, I did not expect the reenactment. I can't wait for the final episode! Hopefully something good will happen........hopefully. |
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| Who's the Freak ?... Jinta is seriously thinking of living his life with a Ghost ! This sounds freak to me... and also quite understandable. This guys social life was... *cough* No Really. His social life WASN'T existing before Menma came to him. This guys can say whatever he wants about loving Menma. He also loves Anjou, Popo, Yukiatsu, Tsuruko. He loves them. He wants to be with them too and he was unable to be with them without her. He wants the thing to stay the way they are now but... He is also the Character that is enjoying the situation the most right now ! Jinta - Having a nice time with his 'friends' Making Fireworks. Motivated to work cuz he is doing something for... Menma ! Yes, he see Menma and he is spending time with her. He loves her. She loves him. = Happy Jinta. He also loves to spend time with Popo and Anjou - Things he wasn't doing before Menma came to him = Happy Jinta, Again. ( don't get me wrong, I really love Jinta and it is ok to enjoy the situation he is in. We would probably all enjoy it and want it to stay like that. ) What about the others ?... Yukiatsu - Jealous ! Jealous ! Jealous ! He knows Jinta doesn't want Menma to go. He is probably aware Tsuruko cares for him by now... (if not, What the Hell is wrong with him ! xD) Also... This guy is sick. He needs therapy or something about Menma. Knowing that she is here but... he can see her is probably really annoying for him but he still tries to help her and somehow... Jinta. (Seriously making the scene with the 'You like Menma, do you' again was Epic from him.) Is he enjoying the situation a bit ?... Lol, I don't think so. Until Menma is really gone he won't be able to Heal his wound and return to his... sanity ? Poppo - Not Much to say really, I feel like he's been left behind a lot. Anjou - Do we need to Speak about Anjou ? lol... It's pretty sure she's not having fun at all. Tsuruko - Honestly ? I can't wait to see next episode to see why she's crying. She's one of my Favorite Female Character of the Show and I think she's strong. Also, if she wants to Help Yukiatsu somehow... Menma really needs to leave. She might be wrong about Anjou being Yukiatsu's second choice. Actually, I think he's just using her to feel better but whatever. It's Jinta agains't everyone ! Also... This episode is a 10 to me. It mades go all emotional lol. I really feel like Anjou and Tsuruko pain are real. I mean they are living situation like pretty much everyone can with their feeling not being returned and all. I'm really curious about what is the real reason Menma came back. We're given the feeling it has to do with Jinta's mother but no Idea what is it. I'm sad it's going to End but... All good thing have to end ! Orulyon said: Jintan...oh my, oh my...well he is quite well paired with Yukiatsu in Menma obsession. One talks to a wig, the other wants to marry a ghost. Both guys need to get over it and move on But i think its cute the idea of Menma reborning.but she has to go to Heaven like...already! Although...if she reborns... Jintan and Yukiatsu might be arrested in the future for pedophile tendencies. LOL ! Totally ! Really... I though Yukiatsu was a Freak and all since the Beginning but now... I think Jintan went overboard as well in the 'Freak Behavior' |
BouumJun 16, 2011 6:26 PM
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| It's quite obvious the reason Menma isn't disappearing is because some of them (I'm looking at you Jinta) just couldn't move on. It's okay for the past 9 episodes but this is just getting creepy now. It's not liking anymore Jinta, this is obsession now like Yukiatsu. As a conclusion, hopefully, she finally goes to heaven and Anju finally gets back something she deserves. I'm gonna be so fucking pissed if this ends with Menma staying. |
-QuasarJun 16, 2011 6:33 PM
Yumekichi11 said: I don't know anything about the flower or what it means, but I just thought it might be in reference to what Jintan's mom said to Menma about reincarnation. *shrugs*Not only that we also got our clue in the following spoiler sceptile24 said: It's pretty typical for noitanimA to have 11 episode anime, so it's not really that surprising for them.Best episode so far!! I really am looking forward to the last one. I hate the fact that it is only 11 episodes long. Come one! Not even 12?? I can't believe we're already at episode 10, though. It just flew by so fast. Even though I click 1+ on my list every week for the new episodes its only now just hitting me that this show as well as a few others will be gone next week. So many emotions pouring out in this episode. Tsuruko finally admitted she likes Yukiatsu. Ugh, been waiting on that confession since forever. Now she just has to say it to the guy. :P Anaru - I can't help but feel sorry for her. She's my favorite character in the show at this point. I couldn't decide who'd be number two. Jintan's lost some points for being on the selfish side with Menma. Oh, and Tsuruko, why did you cut your hair?! |
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Yumekichi11 said: Not only that we also got our clue in the following spoiler Yukiatsu will cross dress as a flower and pretend to be Menma in flower form. Proof: Look closely you can see him doing it.... |
hottbillJun 16, 2011 6:56 PM
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| Hopefully Jinta sends her to heaven by pushing her down that cliff or whatever she fell from. That, or choking her to heaven. |
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| I'm thinking that the wish is this... Definitely something that could be done in the last episode. |
| Of course she doesn't disappear. "I'm going to Heaven." Stop trolling! |
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Inversions said: Anyone else see a bittersweet ending on the way? I hope so, I'm tired of happy endings. I want a 5 CPS ending |
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| All left after his episode is just a vague bitter aftertaste. Nothing been solved, i did hope the firework act as somekind of adhesive, the group watching together there would be revelation. But no, in one scene you can see everyone but Jintan look directly at the firework mounting, obviously he doesn't want to let her go after all these years, and obviously, the firework is not Menma wish. Some says Jintan is selfish narrow-minded and don't care a thing for Anjou, i'd take it as a compliment. Selfish is what make us human, not being a matyr, nor typical anime protagonist. Out of anybody, aside Mema's mom, he has to take the worst thing as possible, and yet didn't pull a Norman Bates like Yukiatsu- Some praised him for being flesh-out, yes i would cheer both my hands and feet for the voice actor, but for the character? Eh.... I like a typical family guy, maybe somewhat jaded like Yadomi. Hope they all get their oeace, and we gonna have a bittersweet ending (less bitter would be welcome). |
| Love it. Hate it. Embrace it. |
| i knew the firework wouldnt work. menma's wish is gonna be something like wanting everyone to get past her death or something like that. not necessarily my favorite show this season but definitely the best show this season maybe even the best show of the year. |
| yeah I knew it had nothing to do with the fireworks. it still had to be something she said that day to somebody? I knew she wouldn't disappear as we still don't even know HOW SHE DIED. it's just weird with her brother and parents now there. just doesn't feel like much progress is being made. I still hate Jintan, has he even said anything to Anaru since she told him her feelings? I think the guy is a total JERK. SHE'S A FREAKING GHOST. how can he and Yukiatsu not get over it and move on? one of them is obsessed playing with a with and just creepy and ignoring the real girl that likes him. one of them is thinking he can marry a ghost and quit school. what is wrong with these 2? Anjou and Tsuruko deserve better. I wish her wish was MOVE ON, go to school, stop being a loser, and treat your friends better. |
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| Everybody hate poor Jintan just because he isn't paying attention to Anaru. D: But really, why does Anaru even like him in the first place? If anyone should move on, it's her, he's barely ever looked at her or given a much attention to her and yet she's head over heels for him, it's sad.. I really feel for her, but I STILLL ship MENMA/JINTAN. Poppo was so cute.. HE CAN NOT END FOREVER ALONE! Such a cheerful guy, and he's a nice guy too, and yet none of the chicks like him. And @ someone who mentioned a 'School Days' ending, Lulz, I HOPEHOPEHOPE that happens and Jintan ends up dying with Menma, I'd be so happy. Hahaha xD |
| I wonder what it would be like to have sex with Menma. |
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