DO NOT discuss the source material beyond this episode. If you want to discuss future events or theories, please use separate threads.
DO NOT ask where to watch/download this episode or give links to copyrighted, non-fair use material.
DO NOT troll/bait/harass/abuse other users for liking or disliking the series/characters.
DO read the Anime Discussion Rules and Site & Forum Guidelines.
DO NOT ask where to watch/download this episode or give links to copyrighted, non-fair use material.
DO NOT troll/bait/harass/abuse other users for liking or disliking the series/characters.
DO read the Anime Discussion Rules and Site & Forum Guidelines.
| Mandatory onsen / swimsuit episode comes in the training camp format. Time to see how our girls nurture bonding inside the team and check out each unique character! As the title says, "Senpai forbidden" - no more senpai or kouhai, just team-mates on equal basis! Next episode is the Live episode. It's gonna be great ! |
| So MAL finally starts locking news threads that are only a few weeks old? I wonder where was the announcement of this change? Or we are seeing yet another case of changes made that impacted users but not communicated to them? I wonder how long people would put up with this. As much as I have a bunch of information to share about anime announced recently I cannot share it in news board, and the anime series is too disorganized and chaotic to share information except with people already interested in the particular series. |
| Nico is a pretty good cook and it's nice the group members are going to be treated as equals now. Whatever you do do not wake Umi from her slumber, she's scary when woken up prematurely. The concert episode so soon, I hope it turns out great. |
 |
| The pillow fight was the highlight this episode. I lol at Honoka, secretly eating snacks on the bed. Umi-chan, kowai! Next episode is going to be epic. Their costumes look awesome and their performing on the rain. I wonder what Maki and Nozomi are talking about? I guess I'll wait for the subs till then. |
MagitoMar 10, 2013 10:09 AM
| Fun episode to watch. |
 |
| The concert costume looks like from BiBi ones |
 |
| Ahhh I'm so disappointed in this show. This episode and the one before it were SO bland, cliche and predictable. I really hope in the next episode the writing isn't this lazy. I loved this show in the beginning, I feel as if it's lost some of its heart :C |
 |
| Really? Well That was a Cute Episode I guess not much to say about it besides friendship bonding. Altho I really hope they just dont rush the ending, I wouldnt mind if this extended this series for the next season but from the preview it looks like they are gonna rush it lol.  |
| I love episodes like these!!! I really really enjoyed this one. :) |
 |
| Very slice of lifey episode. Always nice to watch. ^^ |
Yup, the inevitable beach episode. |
 |
Stark700 said: Yup, the inevitable beach episode. They don't always happen. |
| Beach ep, fuck yea. 100% approved. |
 |
happyhellhound said: Ahhh I'm so disappointed in this show. This episode and the one before it were SO bland, cliche and predictable. I really hope in the next episode the writing isn't this lazy. I loved this show in the beginning, I feel as if it'slost some of its heart :C I have to disagree. I think you might have felt that way because the show simmers down into slice of life with group interaction instead of that incredible energy from Honola's push in earlier episodes. However, changing of pace is inevitable since the group just newly formed and they have to straighten-out internal dynamics, relationships, and some members' problem before moving on to the big stage. Instead of Honoka running the show, now we have Eri, Maki, Kotori, and Nozomi, whose contributions were not apparent before, shines. Not only expanding in width, the show also increases in depth for several characters, especially Kotori, and Maki. This is so that we are able to recognize μ both as a group, and a collection of individuals with different goals and feelings. Moreover, this is an attempt the get further away from one-dimensional anime tropes such as Tsundere, Moeblobs, Kuudere and the likes, by portraying characters closer to real life. Bonds and friendships are built up with heartwarming depth So yea, for me, this shows turn out even more wonderful, and with a lot of hearts |
ThangLongMar 11, 2013 12:38 AM
 |
| ^ I have to agree with you, ThangLong. The show has A LOT OF HEARTS and this includes this episode too. This episode is predictable only if you define predictability in a very general term. In hindsight of course anyone can say it is predictable, but I wonder if happyhellhound could have predicted that Maki was the only one acting apart and unkeen regarding others, for example, which is one big theme in this episode. Or could he have predicted that pillow fight featured so much in this episode before he saw it. Or could he have predicted that actually Niko is so good at cooking. Or Umi is the one who is not to be disturbed for her sleep. New revelations abound and as ThangLong said this time we have other girls not Honoka or Eri being the focus. It is easy to dismiss a show or an episode "predictable" when you have hindsight and selective bias. |
| So MAL finally starts locking news threads that are only a few weeks old? I wonder where was the announcement of this change? Or we are seeing yet another case of changes made that impacted users but not communicated to them? I wonder how long people would put up with this. As much as I have a bunch of information to share about anime announced recently I cannot share it in news board, and the anime series is too disorganized and chaotic to share information except with people already interested in the particular series. |
| Just such an adorable episode. 5/5 |
 |
| I wanna try some of Nico's cooking! :) No more senpai/kouhai relationships. They're all equals now. Oh, and what a fun fun fun pillow fight! <3 I enjoyed every second of it! :'D Whoa! I can't wait to watch their performance next week! |
| Eri and Maki this episode. Omg. Plus Eri with her hair down. HHHHHHHHNNNNNNGGGG. Nice ep. |
| This isn't my kinda thing, although I did know that prior to starting this. It's pretty enjoyable though, but it's starting to feel repetitive right now. Hopefully something interesting will happen in the next episode. |
I almost never read discussions after I made my post, if you want to reply PM me or post on my profile page. |
| I loved this episode! Great to see everyone bonding, especially Maki opening up to the group. Nozomi seems to really like Maki and vice versa. Rin is so cute with her love for Kayochin! Looking forward to what looks like a performance next episode. |
| Beach Episode.... Yay.... No Insert Song.... :( 4/5 |
 |
| Holy shit, this was such a good camping/beach/training/vacation episode. Seeing all the characters being informal and friendly(or at least tried to ) really shows how much they have developed, especially Ellie and Maki in my opinion. And that pillow fight...one of the best ones I've seen from an anime in a while. |
| Aww I loved this episode. The pillow fight was hilarious. Specially when they woke Umi up. :D |
 |
| Umi is scary. |
 |
| Maki was, still is, and likely will be my favorite character from this series ^^ 5/5. |
 |
| NOZOMI'S VOICE SEEMED WAY TOO DIFFERENT . MASAKA , THEY CHANGED THE VOICE ACTOR ? |
 |
| Never would have guessed Nico would have been both willing and able to cook for the group, and it looks like she basically chased the others out of the kitchen to have it to herself. |
 |
| I, Love, This, Anime......no other words.. |
| Thank goodness subs came out a bit faster than before. Maki's family sure is wealth. I think Eri is possibly rich as well. Anyway, beach scene is great! Good to see them in swimsuits. Eri's ass shot at the start is awesome. Thought, Honoka and Eri's top and bottom bikini do not match. I laugh at how the others never thought of Nico as a upperclassman. Nozomi even thought of her as a mascot. I burst out laughing. I'm surprise Nico knows how to cook. It adds more cute points to her. On a bit of serious part. Nozomi really cares about the team as early as Honoka, Kotori, and Umi started forming the team which gave some good development and knowing more about her. And also Maki's development is here too thanks to Nozomi. Trying to help her become more close to the team and avoid falling behind them. I wonder who Nozomi think resembles Maki which I can guess is Eri. About Eri, well she is a beauty with her ponytail but even more when she let her hair down, which I want to see more. The most fun and entertaining part was the pillow scene. Umi is a demon disturbing her sleep. Knocking out Nico, Honoka, and Eri. Umi is so accurate at archery, shooting darts, and shooting pillows at supersonic speeds. Thankfully, Maki and Nozomi shot her down and went back to sleep before she can wreck further havoc. Phew... I'm really, really having so much fun this episode! I'm excited to see their performance next episode! Ahh...the lack of Arisa-chan this episode. :( Anyway, I'm watching this episode again when I get back home. Gawd, How I love this anime sooooo...much! XD |
| dafaq is harasho but holy shit. these chars are so amazing. nozomi, honoka, eri, they are all so distinct and contribute to what make u's so special |
    |
AiCon said: Which is fine and we do not need every anime to be full of originality. Personally I don't mind an anime being generic or full of tropes - at the end it is how it is executed and presented that is most important. And this is where Love Live shines.symbv said: You could also say that this show isn't trying to be original - all it's try to do is to hit all the right spots and make a fun, heartwarming show.It is easy to dismiss a show or an episode "predictable" when you have hindsight and selective bias. |
| So MAL finally starts locking news threads that are only a few weeks old? I wonder where was the announcement of this change? Or we are seeing yet another case of changes made that impacted users but not communicated to them? I wonder how long people would put up with this. As much as I have a bunch of information to share about anime announced recently I cannot share it in news board, and the anime series is too disorganized and chaotic to share information except with people already interested in the particular series. |
According to Twitter by Jukki Hanada (Series Composition for this anime) you can find hint about this episode from the front jacket of the latest single from Love Live (Wonderzone). See if you find it? Hint: |
| So MAL finally starts locking news threads that are only a few weeks old? I wonder where was the announcement of this change? Or we are seeing yet another case of changes made that impacted users but not communicated to them? I wonder how long people would put up with this. As much as I have a bunch of information to share about anime announced recently I cannot share it in news board, and the anime series is too disorganized and chaotic to share information except with people already interested in the particular series. |
| Bonding episode. It felt slightly boring but the good stuff comes next week so it was like a pause before the big event. |
| I like how Nozomi is the mother figure of the group. Ever since the group was formed, she was always watching them, supporting them, advising them when they needed it, and genuinely cares for everyone. :) |
symbv said: Nice find.According to Twitter by Jukki Hanada (Series Composition for this anime) you can find hint about this episode from the front jacket of the latest single from Love Live (Wonderzone). See if you find it? Hint: |
| Nico-senpai XD |
 |
Isybel said: in this episode eri-chan keeps saying "harasho", do any of you know what that means? i think harasho means thanks in russian I Love ERI!! |
| "Currently playing the Game of of Life" Poppin Pills is All We Know - Antidote |
-Fuji- said: Isybel said: in this episode eri-chan keeps saying "harasho", do any of you know what that means? i think harasho means thanks in russian I Love ERI!! Wouldn't the meaning of harasho = хорошо be fine/okay/good? |
kuroikishi said: Yeah, I think that's it.-Fuji- said: Isybel said: in this episode eri-chan keeps saying "harasho", do any of you know what that means? i think harasho means thanks in russian I Love ERI!! Wouldn't the meaning of harasho = хорошо be fine/okay/good? And I've just realized that FFF spells Niko's name "Nico." Does anyone know why? |
destructo22 said: And I've just realized that FFF spells Niko's name "Nico." Does anyone know why? It's another way of Romaji I guess. Although written differently, "k" and "c" are pronounced the same, just like " Seiyu" and "Seiyuu." |
| |
| Watching the episode a few times (FOUR times in fact) got me notice a few more things: - The beach scene looks familiar to me, and only later did I realize the idea is that Nozomi and Eri were filming the PV for Muse's 3rd Single "Natsu-iro Egao de 1,2 Jump". The part of Nikoni grabbing the watermelon before Kayochin could smash it is clearly taken from the PV (check 2:48 in the PV below) - The 3 Baka (Nikoni, Honoka, Rin), who had to retake exam earlier in the series, are also the 3 shown to be most want to play. Only the three wear swimsuit when the girls came to listen to Umi about the training plan. Only those three rushed to roll around on the futon bed when they came out of the bath. - Umi's "supersonic pillow" is indeed "deathly". I counted she struck down Honoka, Eri, Niko and all the subsequent scenes before the next morning we never see those 3 again as if they were indeed knocked out LOL - Comparing the location of the girls before the pillow fight and where they are the next morning, I notice that Umi actually stays at the same location where she was "knocked down" by Nozomi and Maki with pillows. On the other hand, Nozomi seems to have switched from a place to the left of Maki to a place next to Niko. - LOL Niko  |
symbvMar 13, 2013 1:59 AM
| So MAL finally starts locking news threads that are only a few weeks old? I wonder where was the announcement of this change? Or we are seeing yet another case of changes made that impacted users but not communicated to them? I wonder how long people would put up with this. As much as I have a bunch of information to share about anime announced recently I cannot share it in news board, and the anime series is too disorganized and chaotic to share information except with people already interested in the particular series. |
| I lol at Umi's scary face. It's like it came out from a horror scene XD Scary Umi-chan is scary! 0_o; |
MagitoMar 13, 2013 6:52 AM
More topics from this board
Poll: » Best Love Live SeriesCestlavie_ - Oct 8, 2022 |
17 |
by _MushiRock11_
»»
Oct 2, 5:23 AM |
|
Poll: » Love Live! School Idol Project Episode 13 Discussion ( 1 2 3 4 5 ... Last Page )Stark700 - Mar 31, 2013 |
263 |
by _untitled
»»
Jul 22, 8:18 AM |
|
Poll: » Love Live! School Idol Project Episode 12 Discussion ( 1 2 3 4 5 )Stark700 - Mar 24, 2013 |
205 |
by _untitled
»»
Jul 22, 8:13 AM |
|
Poll: » Love Live! School Idol Project Episode 11 Discussion ( 1 2 3 )bippo - Mar 17, 2013 |
129 |
by _untitled
»»
Jul 22, 8:08 AM |
|
Poll: » Love Live! School Idol Project Episode 9 Discussion ( 1 2 )Stark700 - Mar 3, 2013 |
81 |
by _untitled
»»
Jul 22, 8:01 AM |