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| THIS IS AN ANIME ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS THE MANGA BEYOND THIS EPISODE. ---------------------------------------- Haha, I love how this show throws in light humor outside of the baseball field. I like Miyuki's motto and attitude this episode as well. Others could learn from him. |
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| So some of the first years made it to second string including Koshu , gd for them they will be in practice matches from now on. Also I wonder how long till we will see some serious games again. |
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| I can't be the only one wanting to flip tables every time I feel like I missed an episode or two, right after the OP. It's jarring every single time, and it's already happened so many times I really should be used to it. But I'm not and it's unlikely I'll ever be - especially when sometimes a few innings drag on for several episodes, and other times half (if not entire) matches are completely skipped, and may or may not get a few honorable mentions in a flashback. I also can't be the only one feeling like I'm watching a slideshow, narrated, with a few GIFs thrown in here and there for good measure. I thought we were done with those, after the last few episodes, but apparently I was wrong. And it's doubly frustrating because now it happens with an episode that's - finally off the field! I live for these, they have the potential to bring different things to the surface, and they're great for character building as well... But turning it into another slideshow just sours it. At least the music was great, especially the piano in the last few minutes. |
Lmao, it does kinda feel like that. Don't die yet Miyuki! we need to win nationals first with Sawamura as the ace! =0 |
| It didn't feel like much happened in this episode. I'm looking forward to seeing Sawamura and Furuya having different catchers catch for them. |
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| The thought of Miyuki retiring still gives me feels |
| Well done to the ones who promoted and the ones who didn't do it have to keep on working for the next chance. |
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| Very interesting episode and I liked Miyukis attitude here, he really was a true senpai in this episode. They've got so small amount of time to do their best in summer... we are lucky that there are so many manga chapters already written, so we can be calm that next seasons will happen. I'm just curious how far we will go now and maybe if they will upgrade number of previously announced 52 episodes to 75? What you guys think about chances for this to happen? I really like many new characters and it made me happy and calm because even without Kuramochi, Miyuki, Maezono and Kawakami we will get those youngsters in 1st string. Still I think that when the right moment will come I will cry once again like I did when Tetsu and Chris retired. Also this is one of very few series that can give us detailed information about what many characters think, and this is why it's good to have episodes with action in dormitory, training grounds and school. It may look like a filler but in real it's like rocket fuel that pumps whole story and makes it ready to bring more action. |
| The Young Noble of the Field is currently watching - Diamond no Ace: Act II Misugi-kun is also reading - Kanojo, Okarishimasu |
| This anime is one of a kind. It also focuses on ultra-secondary characters |
| This episode was really good, but not as good as Kuramochi is looking because damn. I mean, it was somewhat cute and funny to see Sawamura and Furuya trying to read a single book together, of course it wouldn't work. xD And I liked Toujou's talk with Kuki too, I'm glad he didn't give up on being a pitcher. I think I'm glad for Takatsu too, but poor Kanemaru. Maybe he sounded "high and mighty" or something, but he just wanted to congratulate him. lol It was nice to see Miyuki trying to pass his experience and knowledge on to his underclassmen as best as he could too, I guess it will become a habit until the end. But he is just preparing them for when he is gone, and it hurts. Well, they can't really play together forever like this, but still. It's hard to imagine Seidou without Miyuki. I'm sure they will be able to keep moving on though. Kaoru and Koushuu have potential as catchers and Sawamura is getting better and better, but part of it is because his pitching is a "artwork" he made together with Miyuki. Well, I guess they are out of time, but that it's still too soon to cry. They still have a last, fleeting summer to play together. |
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| Kuramochi is jacked. O.O Watching Katoka teach in class with Sawamura and Furuya sweating because they didn't want to sleep made me laugh. XD Loved the final scene of the episode, Miyuki being a true senpai. I'm gonna be so sad when he leaves. :( |
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| My friend, who absolutely loves Kuramochi was insanely pleased with the episode LOL I'm really liking the development of the characters! It's, easier (?) to skim over while reading the manga but the anime really forces you to get to know the cast. I just wish there was so more screen time for older characters, like Haruichi who barely gets a single word in each episode. I guess that comes with the territory of Act II focusing more on the batteries lol Also, thanks for the food madhouse: |
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phantomfandom said: I like this atmosphere, a lot! It makes me feel like I'm a part of Seido too, living, eating and sleeping with them. Same! It makes you love the team as a whole even more. This episode was quite refreshing. I love Miyuki's lectures, haha. They're really all intent on learning deeper about game-calling. Poor Yui not having known about this until recently. Koushuu is definitely lucky that he lives in the same room as Miyuki. |
| This episode makes me go from smiling to sobbing ;_; I don't want to think about Miyuki retiring, but it looks like he already started to prepare for Sawamura and Furuya when he's not there. |
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| more of a buildup and foreshadowing but the feels are strong. |
 「 To other people, I might not have changed at all, but I feel like I was able to change... 」 |
yellowheartren said: I also can't be the only one feeling like I'm watching a slideshow, narrated, with a few GIFs thrown in here and there for good measure. I thought we were done with those, after the last few episodes, but apparently I was wrong. And it's doubly frustrating because now it happens with an episode that's - finally off the field! I live for these, they have the potential to bring different things to the surface, and they're great for character building as well... But turning it into another slideshow just sours it. At least the music was great, especially the piano in the last few minutes. Same here... the worst is that the art of this slideshow is not even always great... |
| . luccide said: On the characters of the first year I agree, I refer more to the others who probably will never play a matchThey might seems like ultra-secondary characters but imho they're not. In another sense, they're actually the real main characters out of all the previous 2nd and 3rd years. I'm a non-manga reader but I've a strong feeling (which is mentioned a lot of times already previously :P) and my guess this is the very core team that will win Koshien together with Sawamura when he reach 3rd year. No way the team that win Koshien should be considered as ultra-secondary characters. |
luccide said: They might seems like ultra-secondary characters but imho they're not. In another sense, they're actually the real main characters out of all the previous 2nd and 3rd years. I'm a non-manga reader but I've a strong feeling (which is mentioned a lot of times already previously :P) and my guess this is the very core team that will win Koshien together with Sawamura when he reach 3rd year. No way the team that win Koshien should be considered as ultra-secondary characters. Until new catchers appeared, I didn’t think about when the team plans to win Koshien. When Okumura appeared, I immediately thought that they, along with Sawamura, would win Koshien. P.S. it is a pity that they show Wakana so little, I would like this storyline to develop too. |
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| Furuya and Eijun sharing a book!!!!! Sweet!! ❤ Sawamura's Modern Japanese teacher is Coach Kataoka!! Hahah that's so awkward!! Miyuki's cram school lol Woah!!! Kuramochi's abs *Q* I'm sad now, Miyuki will leave Seidou soon! Wahhhhh T-----T |
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| damn my homeboy kuramochi is ripped af |
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| Learned something new from Takatsu, apparently congratulating someone for their hard effort is the same as talking down on them. Third years retiring feels really close with how Miyuki passes on his knowledge and how he wants Eijun and Furuya to train with the first years. |
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| Kuramochi has always been good looking but damn- I feel like no known character should be eliminated from the first team, that team has already some no name extras that could be sacrificed. |
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yellowheartren said: I can't be the only one wanting to flip tables every time I feel like I missed an episode or two, right after the OP. It's jarring every single time, and it's already happened so many times I really should be used to it. But I'm not and it's unlikely I'll ever be - especially when sometimes a few innings drag on for several episodes, and other times half (if not entire) matches are completely skipped, and may or may not get a few honorable mentions in a flashback. I also can't be the only one feeling like I'm watching a slideshow, narrated, with a few GIFs thrown in here and there for good measure. I don't know. At least I don't feel like that. I accept what they give and comfortably watch all these small little moments especially Miyuki's hinting their about to "parting" with the 2 pitchers. |
  𝑇𝐼𝑃𝑆 𝐼𝑁 𝐺𝐼𝑁𝑇𝐴𝑀𝐴 - NOT your usual shounen anime - Pure comedy? DEAD WRONG - Treat Gintama as SoL/weekly sitcom especially earlier seasons - Ep 1 & 2 are for manga readers - BIG patience for its 'slow' start |
| They were about to rip the freaking book apart lmao. Takatsu, calm down, he's simply trying to be kind to you. They’re having a class with coach Kataoka, I completely forgot he was teacher. Eijun and Furuya can’t fool around with him lmao. Miyuki is already preparing them to practice with other catchers it seems. He’s leaving in three months so no wonder. This is sad. |
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