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Feb 14, 2022 5:58 AM
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> I'll be the bat!

Damn, Hyakutarou really wanted to prove everyone something as one of the team's best players. Felt bad that he got beat by Chiyoda Tribe after that. And lol, it looks like Taiga got into some trouble with the place he was staying at when he was looking for Sakura.

Weird episode...
Feb 14, 2022 6:27 AM
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Taiga went xtreme to learn lol
Feb 14, 2022 6:47 AM
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I can't help but think that the reason Taiga listen to Kazuki advice but not Haru is not because he like Kazuki more, but because he like Haru so much that he want to look cool in front of Haru all the time. He want to be the top in their relationship.

So I find it quite hilarious that he's willing to crossdress to be Hanafuda's pupil. Too bad Hanafuda doesn't fond of sexy Taiga. He's missing a whole new way to have fun...
Feb 14, 2022 9:08 AM
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The Adachi Tribe vs. the Chiyoda Tribe under Ojiro Otori, this XB match is unlike anything ever seen before, even if the Adachi Tribe is here to help avenge for Shun, the Minato Tribe literally can't do anything.

The Chiyoda Tribe is just overwhelmingly strong, even if Senju pitches his entire life on the line for the reputation for his own tribe that amounted to nothingness. Even worse, the Minato Tribe as they are, they won't win in their current state, and Kazuki's stratagems would help the group spur forward.

The first instance of Kazuki sending Taiga towards Yajirobe Ueno's Taito Tribe to find the one player that Shun cannot beat (Hanafuda Sakura) for pupil tutoring, it's not gonna be easy persuading Hanafuda, not even cross-dressing. Just three strikes and no out, Hanafuda and Yaji's pitch...is interesting to say the least for sneak pitches, and Taiga by some "miracle" hit the invisible pitch.

Gonna see how Taiga will improve under Hanafuda's teaching.
Feb 14, 2022 9:21 AM
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I know is kinda late, but is weird the characters not having pink blood when they are killed.

Poor Saki from Zombieland Saga, while the season 3 isn't ready, she had to take a side job as one of Hanafuda's courtesan companions
Feb 14, 2022 11:48 AM
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So the Adachi tribe went head to head the Chiyoda tribe, but got swept by the Ojiro Otori. As the Minato tribe watched the onslaught of the Chiyoda tribe, they realize that they have to get stronger at XB. However, Taiga was lagging behind as he still couldn't hit the backside of a barn with his poor swings. Haru tried to help, but Taiga lashed out at him. That's when Kazuki stepped in and sends him to the Taito tribe to learn under Hanafuda Sakura. After several unsuccessful begging attempts, Taiga was able to convince Hanafuda by showing his true skill by not using his eyes and trusted his instincts to see through Hanafuda's pitches.
Feb 14, 2022 3:09 PM
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I liked this one, as expected, Adachi didn’t stand a chance against Chiyoda, but Senju was putting up a struggle at least, I hope he wasn’t just killed but with this art style it’s not that surprising lol. The 2nd half where Taiga was trying to become Hanafuda’s student was hilarious, and it turns out he just didn’t need to think to get a good hit in, even if it was actually Hanafuda being captivated by the ladies lol.
Feb 14, 2022 4:39 PM
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Yeah Adachi just seeking a death wish there. But at least they tried hard, even looking at their leader using his own body to be a bat! As crazy as its sounds, the determination really got the Minato folks into another level ...

As expected from tuna dude, there's something wrong on his brain and its related to how he's feeling useless because of talentless to hit the damn ball. Had a little squabbling with Haru, that sure awkward af and the shy guy just let it go without a further ado. Shame! New guy advice tuna dude to become a pupil from a flamboyant at Taito Tribe, while the castle pretty much had a nice smell. Fishy? Well, ofc he had no talent, so teach him something! Heh tuna dude even needed every possible way and even an annoying one to make those flamboyant dude surrender.

One tricky match has been held, but tuna dude manage to get rid of a trick with such a style. Nice! Training session started!
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Feb 14, 2022 10:06 PM
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end bit with taiga swinging super strongly that he blew up the girls' skirt and made sakura distracted was great lol. and he still doesn't know that sakura didnt throw at all that game
Feb 15, 2022 1:10 AM

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This episode had it all. Exciting but grim 1st half that involves the Adachi Tribe getting destroyed and 2nd half filled with Taiga's hijinks to get himself a master to surpass Kamiya

Taiga will definitely get his training arc soon so Haru when?
Feb 15, 2022 2:11 AM

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This episode revealed just how much of an endearing idiot Taiga is so I can't help but like him now.
Feb 15, 2022 4:13 AM

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Aye yo, what happened to Adachi Tribe though? Did they all die just like that, damn.

Taiga was really handicapping himself because he was thinking lmao. Him using his full power was pretty cool though. Learn from Taiga, you'll enjoy this show more if you just stop thinking lmao.
Feb 15, 2022 4:58 AM

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I enjoyed this episode.

Senju's crazy for taking a pitch like that to his body willingly to get a bat.

Taiga didn't even see that there was no ball thrown in the first place. Well at least he did move the ball in the last one.


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Mar 17, 2022 6:21 PM

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The girls in the Hana House looked so good, need more good looking adult girls like that in anime.
May 5, 2022 4:14 AM

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Wait did the Adachi tribe just die like that?

More importantly, Taiga truly has a terrifying swing against every horny man out there.

Jun 7, 2022 9:14 PM

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Probably the best episode so far? The parts where Taiga, Sakura, and Ueno were interacting were actually funny, and Taiga's Sanegeyama moment was unexpectedly cool.
Jun 18, 2023 2:51 AM
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It was okay, there were some nice visuals though

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