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| THIS IS AN ANIME ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS THE MANGA BEYOND THIS EPISODE. ---------------------------------------- beautiful, beautiful episode. the whole thing with the picture frame and the branches was awesome. |
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| I have a funny feeling the relatives he's living with might already know he sees things but don't want to say anything to him because they're not 100% sure. |
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| Nice and sad. Really a normal good episode, episodic in a good way. |
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| What a quite handsome boy!! And, really, what an amazing episode. Absolutely beautiful. |
| the cherry blossoms printed are so pretty ^^ lols great episode as usual |
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DeathfireD said: I wish he would just tell them. I mean, his cat talks for goodness sake. That's proof, right? I have a funny feeling the relatives he's living with might already know he sees things but don't want to say anything to him because they're not 100% sure. I really like the parallels between the two situations. Very nicely done. |
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| Couldn't make head or tail of this story. |
| Beautiful episode indeed, although I was looking for a more cliche ending, such as Miya joining him in the painting which would be in full blossom embracing him both with a smile on their face, cliche as it is I felt it would've fitted in perfectly, but oh well still a well done episode. |
| I really liked it yet another beautiful episode. Only a few episodes left now. |
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adamantine said: DeathfireD said: I wish he would just tell them. I mean, his cat talks for goodness sake. That's proof, right? I have a funny feeling the relatives he's living with might already know he sees things but don't want to say anything to him because they're not 100% sure. I really like the parallels between the two situations. Very nicely done. Yeah but it doesn't seem like they can hear nyanko-sensei talking.. Beautiful episode indeed.. I love how many touching stories this anime has =] and the depiction of lonliness through them aswell. |
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| I thought that it was a nice love story. And that ending allows for the viewers to make their own conclusions about the ending. |
| Again a very beautiful episode. |
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| No... this episode was just okay. Again. :( |
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| Beautiful episode. I loved when Natsume, Miya and Nyanko-sensei were painting the cherry petals. I wonder if Natsume will tell Touko-san and Shigeru-san about the ayakashi…? Or maybe they already noticed or even know because of someone they knew… |
I think, then procrastinate. Therefore, I am. |
| Imagery was fantastic this episode. It actually made me want to make one of the scenes my desktop image. And so, without further ado, I wish I had a BD rip or something higher rez for the snapshot but this is good enough for now until I get bored of it. |
| Aaaawww, nice episode. I'm glad that the yokai and the painting man reunited in some fashion. I'm curious about her mask coming off at the end. Does it mean that the man now sees her true identity as a yokai, or does it mean that she appears completely human now without the mask? I liked the ambiguity of the ending--kind of Twilight Zoneish (but heartwarming, instead of creepy). |
| This episode was alright; was very relaxing. The scene of them painting the cherry blossoms onto the branches was great. Next episode preview looks pretty cool. |
| Damn, that was awesome and beautiful. This anime is sooo relaxing. <3 |
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| Just as others said, it was serene and peaceful. The cherry blossom painting part was just beautiful.. Also, the guy really reminded me of Nozumo Itoshiki from Sayonara Zetsubuo Sensei.. XD |
| The connection between Miya's secret and Natsume's, that was very lovely. I wonder if Natsume will ever talk about it openly with the people at his house. |
| So-o-o-o-o-o-o-o calm and beautiful episode. The ending was nice enough. Yeah, I simply like this show very much. |
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| Damn , I wanted to see her face :( |
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| One word - Beautiful. And yeah, i wanted to see her face too. But at least Yasaka saw it. |
 Reunion ^_^ Will miss you Miya. |
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| For some reason, I found this episode really touching. I think it's because of how Miya was afraid to show herself to Yasaka and then the connection Natsume felt with Miya because they were the same. It's heartbreaking when you can't tell the people you love what you're hiding from them. And then when Miya was traveling by herself (with Yasaka in the painting)...again for some reason, I just cried. Beautiful episode and I love the part where they were painting the cherry blossoms. I kinda wish I could do that with my room! |
| totally love this episode! i dunno why but this ep felt special to me. all i can say is, beautiful.. |
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| I wonder when he'll tell them the truth. Harout said: Damn, that was awesome and beautiful. This anime is sooo relaxing. <3 Tell me about it, reminds me a lot of Mushishi. |
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| Beautiful episode. My heart is so warm now. |
 "No matter how far you travel, you can never get away from yourself." -- Murakami Haruki |
| Quite an interesting concept in this episode I must say, the ending was quite lovely! |
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| Yet another sweet, easy going episode that just seems to pass by all too quickly. Seeing the painting flourish with cherry blossoms and Miya reunite with Yasaka was moving. I really can't help but wonder if Touko has had experiences with youkai herself though. |
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| Lovely episode. Calm, relaxing, full of understanding...just melts your heart.... |
| that was beautiful. |
| So gorgeous - music and imagery, it all just comes together beautifully! And I like the direction the story is going in, with Natsume coming to terms with his abilities and hopefully opening up to his family soon. |
| A new element in the growth of Natsume and his relationship contrasted with Ayakashi; It is added. I always wondered if the story of Natsume to act as accompaniment to those of the various Youkai met during his life, or is it the other way. It's a little hard for me to understand, given that sometimes seem to be precisely the Ayakashi together to appear as the real protagonists of the story. However we saw a beautiful love story, that of Miya and his beloved, sweet and melancholy, no doubt about it. |
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| This reminded me more of Mushi-shi than the other episodes; I think it's mainly because the climax didn't involve any shallow action. Rather, it was beautiful imagery throughout. Natsume really can be self-sacrificing to a fault. Bakabakashii. |
| Hmm, felt a bit weak compared to the previous episodes. Probably because it was about a freaking painting xD |
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| Well I decided that since I won't be watching any seasonal anime Monday - Thursdays this season, at least weekly as they air, I'd instead work on my backlog a bit. And I think I've decided to save Gintama, Cat's Eye, and Conan for May and June...possibly even just June and beyond, I dunno. Regarding at least April I have a few other shows in mind to watch. To that end, let's see if I can finally finish at least the second season of this. It's been so long I literally remember nobody except Natsume by name. Anyway considering this episode was all about cherry blossoms I find it fitting that I watched it in the first week of April. The one thing it didn't take me long to remember is how emotionally draining watching this can be. I mean, by all accounts this was a happy ending with Miya finally reunited with Yasaka. So why did it feel so bittersweet and sad? Can we hold off the waterworks for an episode or 2 please show? :D Also I can't tell if it's because this was made in 2009 or what but even at 720p this wasn't as vibrant and colorful as it shoulda been. I can think of many anime with better looking cherry blossoms, though admittedly from later than 2009 in most instances. I wonder if later seasons look better. |
| Poor Miya, I hope they managed to talk after the end. |
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| Can I find words to describe such a beautiful episode. |
| Thought the flowers might've been coming from the painting, but an ayakashi dropping them from a ceiling panel makes more sense. That moment when Touko caught Natsume talking to himself; shit just got awkward. Some nice visuals this episode. From the roots growing out of the painting to the gorgeous backdrops, this was definitely one of the prettiest episodes. It annoys me how little Natsume cares for his own life. Dude nearly died because he didn't want Miya to burn the painting. That said, the cherry-blossom-painting scene was beautiful. Made me feel all warm and fuzzy inside (until Natsume collapsed that is). Not really a fan of the ambiguous ending, but whatever. Good episode regardless. 8/10 |
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| What a lonesome yet beautiful episode. Totally love it. |
| The Conviction Arc is even better than the Golden Age Arc. |
| The Yokais as of late have begun to look more intriguing. Hope Miya found peace and continues on her journey. Episode about masking away what you don’t want to reveal. The Sakura blooming in his room was magical. |
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True love and cherry blossoms make a perfect combination. |
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| What a tragic and beautiful story. 5/5 |
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