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| OOOOOOOOOOOHHH HELL!!! Chihaya finally gets to see Arata but all there gunna give us is a few murmurs from Arata before it ends. BY GOSH they better give us lots of conversation between the 3 of them in the next one! :) Hopefully we will get to see the Queen give her input as well<(fingers crossed)> Probably my favorite episode of this season so far! GO MIZUSAWA!!! |
StarboundMay 18, 2013 8:50 PM
| I can't complain about the slow pacing anymore... This episode was just brilliant. Without all of the time this show took to build up to this moment, I don't think it would have felt this rewarding. Holy crap, though, that was intense. I loved Taichi so much this episode, and I really love how we got to focus on his inner thoughts in the defining moment of the team finals. I could hardly breathe during that extended period of time waiting to see the outcome of the match. The build-up of that tension was amazing, right to the very end. That little bit at the end with Arata and Chihaya's realization of becoming the best in Japan without becoming the queen was a wonderful touch that just made the victory so much more meaningful. I loved this episode so much, and I'm absolutely, ridiculously happy with the win they took as the best team in Japan and the way this episode was executed. |
| Best episode of the series. |
| There is no such thing as shit taste. Only idiots who think everyone should have the same taste as they do. |
| This anime is too good, I swear. All the feels, this is the reason the anime spends so much time developing the characters! Perfect episode 5/5 |
| I hate the pan camera away at the last moment trope, but I'm happy to report that Chihayafuru is one of the only series that has me on the edge of my seat in every episode. |
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| This episode was so intense I was shaking the whole time Best episode ever! |
| 20 minutes every week is just too short! Best episode this series yet. Complete in every way. Arata x Chihaya x Taichi OT3 moments. |
Kurini said: Very first time I litterally cried out of joy so much for an anime! Same here!I couldn't believe I cried out because they won their match. One of the best episodes of the whole series.It was amazing. |
Through the entire episode my Heart can't seem to stop beating so fast!! Wahhh Nerve Wracking!!! >< Whaaa!! What a good Episode!! Chihaya!! Why you don't even look at Taichi Even once!! >< Geez Arata this, Arata that! Wish they end up with each other!! In this part My breathing has synchronized with Taichi!! XD I'm almost out of breath and then he said.... Love their Expression here XD |
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| So glad I'm watching this, every week it gives me the biggest chills. |
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| This episode is a good example of how Chihayafuru somehow never fails to entertain me. It is amazing that it manages to do so even if the outcome might be sometimes sort of predictable. |
| Yeah!! they won.... The ending was so touching... |
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| Oh my. This episode's emotion really got into me like i was actually there watching the match.. I felt nervous during the intense match and i almost cried. :( I really like this episode. This is the greatest one for season 2. |
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| Just when we finally get the ayase and arata moment, it's cut short and we'll have to wait next week. Oh, the frustration!!! |
You can just be yourself. Do things your own way, one step at a time. You'll get there. Just be yourself, you'll be fine." ~Fruit Basket |
| Well, this episode has officially secured Chihayafuru's place as the best show of the year (at least for me, that is). I have literally never felt this giddy about a win in my life, not even when I've actually won finals myself. This show is just so spectacular, if there are any more episodes this fantastic I might even need to give it a ten. |
| This episode had me PRAYING! I, who do not pray under many circumstances. I was so moved I screamed out loud when the last card was read. This being at 12:30am hahah xD This was a beauty of an episode, and go Chihaya you tell'm girl. Taichi, words cannot describe how much I adore you!! :D WELL DONE MISUSAWA <33333333 |
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| Oh my god, I got SUCH CHILLS during this episode! I couldn't believe it when the ED started ... I NEED MOAR T_T Great episode to FINALLY focus on Taichi, IMO. We haven't been seeing much of him but WHAT an episode to do so! With him plotting to break even (taking time to send that card) and then attacking ... WOW! Chihaya was able to pull ahead and secure their first win (then promptly fall asleep doing so), but Nishida and Taichi clawed their way back. So they took a leaf out of Hokuo's book and synched their cards for the luck of the draw ... sooo stressful to watch! I know how you feel, Sumire! D: Pretty intense monologue for Taichi there - "what's the point of memorizing them all?". Especially since that's what he's good for, and of course the card that he's left with ... though it seems his praying did work out - Chihaya woke and saw them both successfully defend their cards - man, what relief! Looks like Rion will continue to improve (I liked the coach's words after :P) and then WE FINALLY MEET ARATA! ;P Awww, Chihaya got to be the best without becoming Queen?! Soooo nice to hear :3 Doesn't seem like Chihaya will participate in the individual tournament with that injury of hers, so we'll get to focus more on the other players maybe?! Either way, next week's episode can't come fast enough! |
| Oh God finally T_T I'm crying ohh these tears of joy Taichi marry me |
| Best episode of the season |
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| The tears don't stop! But... poor Taichi! Why this cruel life? WHY?! |
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| Amazing episode. Arguably the best in season 2 so far. I'm so happy to see that luck is finally on Taichi's side. Can't wait to see him become an A Class player. |
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| @Dashiawia, I have to second the motion that this was indeed the best episode of the season. A manly tear was shed today. Superbly done. I honestly thought they were going to lose and then have to come back to win next year so it was insanely intense when it came down to the luck of draws. I loved how they implemented the strategy that they learnt from hokou! |
“I’m tired of all the nonsense about beauty being only skin-deep. That’s deep enough. What do you want – an adorable pancreas?”      |
| Oh yeah, definitely the best episode of the season so far! I love this show! Now, if we can only get some romance development for Chihaya and Taichi. |
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| :)))) IT'S A WIN!!! ^_^ WOOOOT!! Loved how Taichi needed Chihaya's support and got it! It was almost like Chihaya was his God. :))) That look and that win! :P ^_^ Baahahahahaha!! But damn.... Arata!! Eek.. His presence is SO damned STRONG! Like.. all he muttered were Hmm x3, but.. it was just enough to wipe Taichi to the side... :/ Baaah! And I was really starting to root for Taichi... O_o What yoo do to me Arata! Ho! |
| _____ _ _ ______ Within pain, there is desire. _____ _ _ ______ |
| I would thank God if Chihayafuru used that cliche of killing one of the protagonists. You know, Arata is a countryside kid, not used to the big city ... he could cross the street without looking to one side... |
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| man~ even i was praying that Taichi's card will be read~ |
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| OH MY FUCKING GOD THEY WON THEY WON THEY FUCKING WON THEY WON THEY WON THEY WON!!!!!!!!! |
| I'm so happy for them! They really really deserved it. |
| Amaaaaaaaaazing episode, thoroughly enjoyed it! |
| I was about to explode during the luck of the draw, even though I knew deep down that they would win. This anime does suspense so well, it's insane. An easy 5/5 for this episode, but what's next? The individual tournament? Can they even finish that in 4-5 episodes? |
And what if all love is an act of bravery? Could you look me in the eye and say that you are not afraid?  |
Reaper71 said: An easy 5/5 for this episode, but what's next? The individual tournament? Can they even finish that in 4-5 episodes? If Chihaya can't play due to her finger, the only matches worth seeing are a possible Arata/Queen and then seeing if Porky and Taichi can advance anywhere. ~~~ I was internally screaming the whole episode. This show is just on another level. |
| CONGRATULATION MISUSAWA!! CONGRATULATION!!!! |
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| like FUCK YEAH??? about time. good job kami-sama for not trolling them. |
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| I just love Mashima's self talk.. and "I don't know where this love will take me" really suites him.. That was a great game and the suspense was killing me. So glad they win. Gosh, I almost cried. |
rebelakumaMay 18, 2013 5:59 PM
| I-- ;_____________; My heart was jumping and then they just T_____T all the feels |
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| The main set back of being a sports anime is that it can't help being repetitive, so much so that you slowly start to wish the main character/main team will loose. I guess its the same as how in battle shounen you already know the protagonist is going to win. The crying bit is wasted on me too since Ive seen it so many times after every single match in this show. Its still above average compared to most shows airing I'll give it that. |
VioLinkMay 19, 2013 12:43 AM
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| It was amazing. |
| my heart is pounding so hard right now. |
metalman21 said: I wonder if Arata and Taichi go to become masters and the match up for the finals is them 2 who would win. Taichi will never be as good as Arata. lightXTC said: Awesome episode. Chihaya finally meets Arata, about damn time too! 6/5 for this episode. +1 Really awesome match! 10/5 |
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Confucius said: No reaction from our Queen Exactly what I was thinking. No reaction after Chihayas win or the final team win. |
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