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| THIS IS AN ANIME ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS THE MANGA BEYOND THIS EPISODE. ----------------------------------------  The camping trip, be one with the nature. And ya, don't want to mess with Inaba especially when she has a knife. Anyways, great episode Iori manages to talk some tough and sense into Inaba who was still her emotional self. Dat drama, emotions, love challenge, and a little tragedy. Excellent episode! Let it out Inaba, let it all out. |
Stark700Sep 8, 2012 9:56 AM
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| I knew this episode was going to be good and I was not disappointed. It was nice seeing Inaba get back into he group and letting out all her emotions. I think Iori deserves some props for being a good (and rational) friend especially when it comes to Inaba's feelings for Taichi. |
| Really nice episode, Inaba's development was fantastic! The fight she had with Iori was a little less dramatic than I was hoping for, but still very good imo. I was slightly surprised at how she slipped in that kiss, quite a dirty trick to try and get ahead of Iori. XD This episode has actually changed my opinion on who I want Taichi with now. Even though I still like Iori more character wise, I think Taichi x Inaba would look better in terms of pairing. ^^ |
| Good conclusion to this arc, interesting how Taichi knows he has two ladies fawning over him now with Inaba kissing him. I wonder what Heartseed has lined up next for our rambunctious group of kokosei and how that will interplay with the relationships in the group. Great acting on Miyuki Sawashiro in this episode. Her roles tend to be the older nee-san types or the cool calm collected ones so it's refreshing to see she can play the vulnerable insecure types too. |
| Decent episode. No idea where there going to take it from here though |
| Remember when I said I disliked Inaba last episode? Pretty sure I like her a lot now! This was a great episode, wonder where they'll go with it and what Heartseed'll do. |
| Oh man perfect ending to this desire's arc with Inaba Himeko as the central focus. Inaba Himeko was finally genuinely happy and she is now showing her true colors :D. Taichi x Inaba woo aha |
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| Awesome episode! Glad to have Inaban back and she actually made a move at the end. Can't wait for the next one! |
| Yessss, the Taichi X Inaban pairing is progressing nicely... |
| So good, this episode is sooooooo good. I was laughing at the beginning, up to the cucumber scene, then shocking at the 'she knows, she knows' scene, then feel sorry for Inaba (btw, Iori's episode there was sooo awesome,) then I smiled, and then shocked again about Taichi fell, then I had a bit of tearful joy when I saw Inaba showed how she cared about Taichi. At the end, I felt a bit sad for Iori (well, I was shipping her with Taichi from the start,) smiled at the kissing scene, then laughed at the end when Inaba realized what she have done. I wouldn't imagine this show can move my feeling to happy->sad->happy->sad->happy so flawlessly, within a single episode. This is *really* good episode. And yes, this really changed how I feel about Inaba. She really was that way because she didn't want to lose her friends. Well, Iori, you better hold Taichi tightly now, or else you'll lose him to 'cheerful' Inaba! <3 |
 Toshino Kyoko!!! |
| The kiss in the end made my day. This episode really went Inaban mayhem. She went from stoic to crybaby, berserk, and laughter. On the other hand, I don't think Iori had her emotion unleashed at Inaban. It seems more like she let out exactly what was in her mind consciously. |
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Stark700 said: So good, sooooooooo good. :DLet it out Inaba, let it all out. |
Toshino Kyoko!!! |
| Damn, what a fantastic episode! This was an immensely satisfying conclusion to the second arc. Inaba's development was incredible in this episode! The drama throughout worked really well here, effortlessly moving from one emotion to the next, without ever faltering or losing focus. The underlying theme of friendship and love made for a nice change of pace from the earlier episodes in which everyone's emotions and relationships were fractured. Inaba continues to be my favorite character by far, and she was at her absolute best throughout this entire episode. Inaba's confession and the kiss she gave Taichi at the end were utterly fantastic and satisfying moments. The Inaba x Taichi pairing is easily the strongest and most convincing potential relationship, due in large part to their excellent chemistry. The dramatic conversation between Inaba and Iori was an amazing scene that effectively highlighted the considerable strength of their friendship. Miyuki Sawashiro really sold the emotions here, as she always does. Also, I felt the music accompanied these moments wonderfully. Despite the more subdued, melancholy nature of this arc, I’ve been very impressed by it‘s consistently high quality, particularly displayed in how deftly it’s managed to delve into a variety of complex emotions quite well, without ever feeling too morose or unnecessarily prolonged. The character development throughout this arc has been terrific, subtly adding layers of depth and insight to nearly every character. The dialogue and interactions between the main group is one of the strongest elements of the show, particularly those between Inaba and Taichi. Since there was no preview: All in all, Kokoro Connect continues to excel with it‘s direction, writing, and character development and, as each episode passes, it solidifies itself as one of the very best shows of the year. I’m really looking forward to the next episode, and I'm expecting it to be another great one. The next arc is one of my favorites, though still not nearly as good as the fourth, which will provide a thoroughly terrific conclusion to the show. It’s unfortunate then that there will be quite a bit of wait for the eventual release of those episodes. |
Lelouch22Sep 8, 2012 11:15 AM
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| Lol love the episode,it really made my day :) So the next arc will a like battle between Inaba and Lori.I hope Inaba wins :P Taichi X Inaban FTW!!! |
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| Taichi x Inaba FTW OMG <3'd this episode. YAYYYY |
| Bumping my rating up to a 10. Can't say anything else. |
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| OMG so many feels! So many feels right now I can't describe!! All I want to say is that was beautiful and fuck you troll heartseed! I love this show |
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| My inner Taichi X Inaban shipper is ROTATING right now Inaba was so damn cute in the end, downright abductable |
| I want Rambo in a mecha-suit with a laser-chainsaw gun that fires nuclear warheads, fighting the love-child of Predator, Alien, a group of Bangladeshi terrorists, and Satan. (Actually that would be a pretty sick show) - StopDropAndBowl |
| Also was I the only one that thought there was gonna be IoriXInaba when she said she loved her!? Until she just meant as in a friend like everyone else... |
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| I still think that Iori should forget about Taichi and chase for Maiko. Love triangles are bad thing ) Too bad pre-orders for this series failed quite fast so we probably won't see decent sales this time either ((( |
Nachtwandler_21Sep 9, 2012 2:39 AM
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| We got to see Inaba like we have never seen her before she actually showed her feminine side allot during this episode and we even got to see her in her weak state a few times. She also finally declared her feelings towards Taichi and started a little rivalry with Iori. Guess things are about to get more interesting between the group. I also have to say that the kiss near the end was nice to see and Inaba's reaction afterwards was even better it was very girly which was unexpected just like the scene where she was crying infront of the group. There is also Taichi who seemed very surprised. Somehow from the way he was leaning against the wall i think Taichi was in allot more pain from the fall from that tree then he let on. And i actually think he got hurt in a way that could cause some drama in future episodes. |
| Inaba>Lori |
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| I wish they would give us some Taichi Aoki moments, everyone falling for Taichi. Good arc and that Heartseed moment, wow, my emotions and creying eyes. |
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| Wello, that was a nice, conclusive episode. Though for some reason I thought Iori's first statement ("If you don't explain, then I won't be your friend anymore!!") would've led to a bit more drama than that, but they just brushed it aside and went on to the conversation. I think it could've led in an interesting direction if they elaborated on that statement. Regardless, at least it had nice drama/conclusion this episode. And Heartseed is such a big troll. |
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| Inabaaaaaaaaaaaa. Still best character. How will they manage two new arcs in only seven episodes?! |
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| I don't want Taichi to end up with anyone. I like both Iori and Inaba and I don't want the other to be hurt. And Aki Toyosaki and Miyuki Sawashiro are extremely good voice actors, especially during the shouting match. The other characters are still meh though. |
| This show continues to impress me each week. There were a lot of emotions running wild in this episode and Inaba got some very nice character development here as well. Now, I look forward to seeing how the love triangle plays out and what other trolling Heartseed has in store. |
| THAT WAS THE BEST EPISODE EVER!!!!!!!!! DAT KISS!! DAT INABA LAUGH WHILE CRYING FROM HAPPINESS AFTER THE KISS!!! JUST TOOOO FUCKING KAWAIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Inaba For the Freakin Win!! |
Barion-ZaraSep 8, 2012 11:40 AM
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| That was so perfect that the series could just end here and I'd be happy. I think Iori and Inaban are both lovely girls and Taichi is lucky to have them fawning over him. |
| "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 |
| Amazing! I love Inaba so much. So so much <3 Taichi was blushing at the end!! Kyaaaa~ I was fangirling so hard, and laughing with Inaba at the end. I couldn't help it. Seeing her so carefree like that was wonderful :D InabaxTaichi foreeever!!!!! ;3 |
| D'aww that was a nice scene at the end |
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| Awww, That was an amazing episode. Inaban finally became emotional and let all her feelings that she bottle up explode! Seeing her cry for the first time was great =D. The bit with the kiss was good and also when she was embarrassed by it was pretty funny |
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| INABA ... FTW!!! shes by far the best character in the show especially after this episode |
| I freaking love inab, great episode let the inaba love blossom. |
Marow said: How will they manage two new arcs in only seven episodes?! The third arc is relatively lighter compared to the others, and, as such, it doesn't really need more than three episodes. As for the fourth arc, although five episodes would likely allow for a bit more breathing room, four episodes is definitely enough time to properly tell the story. |
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| I'll be so mad if Inaba doesn't get together with Taichi, though Iori and Taichi isn't a bad a couple either. INABA!!! YEAH!!! |
| Inaba steal the episode. She's awesome from the beginning to the ending. She's the best character in this series by far. |
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| This episode was amazing! :D Things are really going to get interesting. On a side note, I wonder what's going to happen to them next? |
 If you really want to fit in, just put Legend of the Galactic Heroes in your top 5 and have it be the only 10-rated anime in your list. |
| DAMN WHAT AN EMOTIONAL EPISODE. I even cried during the Iori's and Inaban's scene. ;__; Really good episode, probably the best one next to episode 5. Can't wait for the next episode. :3 |
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| AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH. Words cannot describe how good this episode is. Im cheering for Iori x Taichi but....... Damn *Speechless* |
| Inaba fabulous max. When they said Taichi fell, my goodness, my heart started racing. The ending was... cute. |
| Fuck yeah, that bit at the end with Inaban smiling so happily made my week. |
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| Ah I guess this is the reason I like Inaba the most. Iori is all smiles saying everything will be fine but I hope she really doesn't regret this later. Also heartseed trolling never gets old. |
| Inaban was so goddam cute on this episode! |
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