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Jan 16, 2013 5:18 PM

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Not really.
Jan 16, 2013 5:24 PM

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GatekeeperLamb said:
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The whole Midori/Tamako thing reminds me way too much of Ritsu/Mio's, and given KyoAni's reputation of playing it safe, I can almost guarantee that it will end in the very same manner. (5/10)


In all fairness the Midori/Tamako thing has already gone farther in two episodes than the Ritsu/Mio thing ever did.

Was there anything between them at all? I might have missed something ...

In reference to the "Mio has a new friend and Ritsu's jealous that she gets less play time with her" episode or two. Was pretty yuri as far as KyoAni yuri goes.

In terms of actual lesbian(-ism?), it will likely be similar to how JC Staff handled Minori's from Toradora. Subtly played for a few episodes, then tossed out the window and never mentioned again.
Jan 16, 2013 5:28 PM

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I would like to mail her a brush, please fix your lose hair!
Jan 16, 2013 5:28 PM
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But the series never implied LOVE from girl to girl in Toradora, this episode was pretty straight forward to be honest, which surprises me.
Jan 16, 2013 5:32 PM

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I love how no one elaborated on the fact that a fat white Japanese speaking bird shot out a projection of light from his eyes or questions who the foreign people on the screen were. Still some what enjoyable though. Tamako x Mochizou for life. I hope Kyoto Animations will deliver. Not a fan of Yuri or Yaoi.
Jan 16, 2013 5:36 PM

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GatekeeperLamb said:
But the series never implied LOVE from girl to girl in Toradora, this episode was pretty straight forward to be honest, which surprises me.

Ah, I guess you haven't looked too closely at Minori's love for Taiga in the middle few episodes of the drama arcs (actually I'm not even sure if you need to look closely as it's laid pretty bare). But that's sort of besides the point since this is more a reactions/impressions topic for Tamako. You can discuss it via comments or PMs if you'd like.
Jan 16, 2013 5:36 PM

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So... they have the technology to somehow build a robot/projector/bird with a superficial personality that uses the YKK method for connecting cameras from the mouth, but they still use vinyl records?

Interesting... a little.
Jan 16, 2013 5:51 PM

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Super entertaining! Loved every second second of it. In the other seconds, just had a broad smile on my face. This fluffy feeling of love! Great episode!

I am so hooked with the ED song!

5/5
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Jan 16, 2013 5:56 PM

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GatekeeperLamb said:
Hakuromatsu said:
nil- said:
The whole Midori/Tamako thing reminds me way too much of Ritsu/Mio's, and given KyoAni's reputation of playing it safe, I can almost guarantee that it will end in the very same manner. (5/10)


In all fairness the Midori/Tamako thing has already gone farther in two episodes than the Ritsu/Mio thing ever did.

Was there anything between them at all? I might have missed something ...
How much did you read in between the lines to see a Ritsu and Mio thing? There was nothing between them. They were just close friends.
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Jan 16, 2013 5:56 PM
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Good ep! very enjoyable.
I'm grad to see this show seems to have some romance.
I felt Midri likes Mochizo rather than Tamako..
Jan 16, 2013 5:58 PM

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Nice episode :)
lol'd at the stiff facial expressions~
So Midori really has feelings for Tamako, huh...
Jan 16, 2013 6:04 PM

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...i dont know. either last week's episode was much better or i was in a better mood last week cause this week's was pretty boring. i had no idea what the whole blonde hair girl's ordeal was. zzz
Jan 16, 2013 6:22 PM

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Great episode, I smiled through the whole episode, although the bird doesn't become the main attention anymore.
Such a relaxing, cute, lively and lighthearted series
Why Mochizou didn't give Tamako any choco? >.<
And does Midori likes Tamako? I remember that I've read it somewhere before..
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Jan 16, 2013 7:06 PM

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Tamako's laugh is so cute, and her with kanna in the bunny suits, so moe XD
Jan 16, 2013 7:06 PM

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Yuri senses are tingling, which makes this show more interesting.
It will probably be subtle knowing that kyoani is doing this, hopefully the characters will develop.
I always find the elaborate conceited pose the bird takes hilarious even though the show seems to not mainly focus on him anymore.
Jan 16, 2013 7:21 PM

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Kiwi and Mango! ^_^
Jan 16, 2013 7:23 PM

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Ugh I don't like the school girls becoming the main focus at all. Might have to drop it if this keeps up, which it probably will.
Jan 16, 2013 7:28 PM

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After being pretty disappointed by the first episode I really enjoyed this. It seems this will be hit and miss for me but definitely going to watch the rest of this.
Jan 16, 2013 7:49 PM
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I didn't know what to think after the first episode, but after this episode I'm convinced this show will be wonderful. In spite of the bizarre "plot" (underplayed to great effect, although I'm sure it'll become more important by the end) and colorful comedy/direction, there are so many mundane details in the show that ring true. I don't know how to put it, but everything strikes me as bold in it subtlety and subtle in its boldness.

I'm looking forward to see where this goes.
Jan 16, 2013 8:00 PM
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After watching this episode, I'm still very confused. Is this character a guy or girl because I'm pretty sure I'm hearing a male voice.
Jan 16, 2013 8:15 PM

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Jan 16, 2013 8:21 PM

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That Fabulous Bird is facing the problem of boys everywhere.

Jan 16, 2013 8:21 PM

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Another great episode. I like that it doesn't focus on school or any characters in particular (except Tamako). I really like Tamako's enthusiasm, I would go to her market so often, haha. Once again, a random, but enjoyable episode. A little early, though, being midway through January (not saying the anime must follow our seasons).
5/5.

Jan 16, 2013 8:22 PM
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After watching this episode, I'm still very confused. Is this character a guy or girl because I'm pretty sure I'm hearing a male voice.


LOL I'm pretty sure that is a man. He's just kind of girly :P

Like a lot of people said, first episode was kind of "eh," but after this week's episode, I think I will like this show. I love Tamako and Mochizou's telephone system, so cute! The two of them seem to be able to communicate with each other very well, especially that scene where Mochizou does some hand motion thing to Tamako to tell her that he will do the talking <3 Cute episode!
Jan 16, 2013 8:25 PM

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man those bunny suits are way too cute
Jan 16, 2013 8:28 PM

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It's predictable, but i'm enjoying it so far. I'm intrigued by that "prince" and how they'll develop whatever is happening with him. Yes, i'll definitely keep watching this. Though i'm starting to hate the K-on! designs.
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Jan 16, 2013 8:47 PM
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A relaxing and laid back episode. The projector bird was weird, I had actually forgotten about that last episode. Anyway, I believe that will be a point for the main plot to take off from.

Clearly, this could've done without the bird, but in a way, this gives a path for the story to go at least.

About Midori liking Tamako, adds some depth to her character, but as to how significant it'll become from here on out...
Jan 16, 2013 9:08 PM

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Oh wow many people here is so sensitive (?) -I don't know the right word, heehee. How could you guys easily found out that Midori got some feeling with Tamako? I didn't see that. I thought that Midori was blushed when Dera projected his prince. I thought (again) that Dera has told her that Dera wants Midori to be the prince fiancee. But, I guess it's just some wild thinking I've got. So, I had no idea that Midori has feelings for Tamako.

After watching it again, well, yes, we could get impression that Midori likes Tamako but it doesn't really mean that Midori loves Tamako in that "kind of way". The evidence is just not enough and I think it was just about girls friendship. It's not that I deny that kind of relationship (homosexual) though, it's all right. But, the evidence is just not enough, at least for me. It's more like, what they say back then? "Platonic love"?

oh by the way, from MAL's synopsis:
...It's complicated though, especially when it comes to emotions and her relationship with her best boy friend Mochizo, whose family runs a rival mochi shop. And lately, Kanna's been feeling a little odd about her feelings towards Tamako as well. And what's with up with that strange bird fluttering around, the one that speaks fluent Japanese? It's all very mysterious and overwhelming, but at least Tamako always has one thing she can count on: No matter if your day's been good or bad, there's certain to be something sugary and delicious waiting at the end of every adventure whenever you take a walk through Tamako Market!

So it actually should be Midori who is confused with her feelings toward Tamako then?
Waiting for next week anime gives me another reason to live.
Jan 16, 2013 9:10 PM

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Back for my weekly overdose of cuteness. :)
Jan 16, 2013 9:24 PM

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atseira said:
Oh wow many people here is so sensitive (?) -I don't know the right word, heehee. How could you guys easily found out that Midori got some feeling with Tamako? I didn't see that. I thought that Midori was blushed when Dera projected his prince. I thought (again) that Dera has told her that Dera wants Midori to be the prince fiancee. But, I guess it's just some wild thinking I've got. So, I had no idea that Midori has feelings for Tamako.

After watching it again, well, yes, we could get impression that Midori likes Tamako but it doesn't really mean that Midori loves Tamako in that "kind of way". The evidence is just not enough and I think it was just about girls friendship. It's not that I deny that kind of relationship (homosexual) though, it's all right. But, the evidence is just not enough, at least for me. It's more like, what they say back then? "Platonic love"?

oh by the way, from MAL's synopsis:
...It's complicated though, especially when it comes to emotions and her relationship with her best boy friend Mochizo, whose family runs a rival mochi shop. And lately, Kanna's been feeling a little odd about her feelings towards Tamako as well. And what's with up with that strange bird fluttering around, the one that speaks fluent Japanese? It's all very mysterious and overwhelming, but at least Tamako always has one thing she can count on: No matter if your day's been good or bad, there's certain to be something sugary and delicious waiting at the end of every adventure whenever you take a walk through Tamako Market!

So it actually should be Midori who is confused with her feelings toward Tamako then?

In one of the summaries provided before the show aired, they talked about how Mochizou liked Tamako, and then went on to say how him and Midori often got in fights because she also loved Tamako.

So..pretty sure that those are romantic feelings. Not to mention how much the episode was hinting towards it.

Anyway, this episode was soooooo much better than the first. I was about ready to fall asleep the first episode, but things really picked up finally!

I know Midori won't get what she wants (it's the fate of yuri in any show that isn't centrally yuri) but I'll still root for her!
Jan 16, 2013 9:37 PM

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Much better than the first episode, I think. The bird is cool and all, but the human characters should always be the focus.

Needs more Anko though. ;_;
Jan 16, 2013 9:37 PM
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That tin can telephone is convenient.
Jan 16, 2013 9:53 PM

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Kanna is fun.
Jan 16, 2013 9:56 PM
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The bird is somehow a robot or what? Wtf.
And the people there only surprised by a bit
More surprisingly, no one talk about that bird here for this Ep.

-Said no one ever
Jan 16, 2013 10:28 PM

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Dat fucking bird LOL! Man the bird makes this show so much more funny, add the moe and I could live w/ this forever.

Dat movie bird.
Jan 16, 2013 11:05 PM

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This anime needs more of Tamako and her friends and less KFC

Also, if wasn't so lazy, I'd shop trollface onto that bird as he was dancing on the "phone" line.

Best scene of this ep: Usa usa pyon pyon
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Jan 16, 2013 11:24 PM

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Now this is just downright amusing.

Also.."Everyone has a feeling they can't give a name to..everyone. And it hurts us all inside." Well damn, that sorta hit home.
Jan 17, 2013 1:01 AM
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Midori = tsundere
I love tsunderes xD
Jan 17, 2013 1:10 AM
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Jan 17, 2013 1:11 AM

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Lol, Midori has feeling for Tamako and those nervous faces on Mochizou and Tamako are just hilarious.
Jan 17, 2013 1:43 AM
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when i saw episode 1 I was like hmm Maybe ill drop it if it doesn't wow me next episode.

Well. I'm still not sure but I guess i'll keep watching just because of Midori xD
Jan 17, 2013 2:29 AM

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Tamako's father is so freaking moe!!
Jan 17, 2013 2:45 AM

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Don't care much for the bird. The comedy revolving around him is a bit hit and miss. I like it much more when he's not the focus
Jan 17, 2013 3:21 AM
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Lol @ the bird interrupting Mochizou and Tamako.

Seems like the people in this town accepts things very easily no matter what it is.
Jan 17, 2013 3:57 AM

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Had a great laugh this episode. Better than the last one. This is actually a great Anime if you look at it in a different view.
Jan 17, 2013 4:03 AM

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after the first episode bored me shitless and turned out just plain weird, this second ep is a slight improvement. but..nothing worthwhile happens.
really, im struggling to keep watching this, the art is amazing (as always from kyoani) the ED is catchy as hell, the art direction is top notch (not as good as hyouka though)
but it just seems to lack any meat plotwise.

this is coming from someone who loved both seasons of k-on and the movie as well as hyouka.

it lacks lasting appeal.

idunno/10 so far. im not too excited so far, im holding out that maybe something worth watching will happen next week but im not too sure.
Jan 17, 2013 4:25 AM
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Surprising amount of errors in the Mazui subs for episode 2. Typos galore.

This episode was better than the first but still a bit 50/50 on the hit and miss for me. Not really a fan of the bird either. I did at first but it already annoys me. Chuunibyou is easily one of my favorite KyoAni series so I suppose it is difficult to follow up with something just as good.
Jan 17, 2013 4:40 AM

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the bird is still the part of this show.
Jan 17, 2013 5:39 AM

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Cute episode ones again Tamako really cares for the shopping district she lives in it was nice to see that.
The Valentine topic was nice also the ideas they came up with like that house of chocolate and hearts in the udon where pretty funny.
Was also nice that the focus of this episode was on Midori it's nice learning about the characters in the anime.
Jan 17, 2013 6:02 AM

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everytime i hear mochizou's father speak i think 'madao'

(but then again i think that with every single character that has tachiki fumihiko as their va)
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