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Jan 24, 2014 8:48 AM
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THIS IS AN ANIME ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS THE MANGA BEYOND THIS EPISODE.
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Well they do have enthusiasm in advertising themselves. I would like it if they put on something more decorative though those animal outfits are cute.

The group runs into a little trouble already. Family business can be painful ;.;
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Jan 24, 2014 11:20 AM
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Minami, saviour of the gourmet group.

To be honest, I think I'd rather be in the weather group - at least they get scripts to read. Although, having tried to do a weather report before it's far from easy.

Though Minami is the one who suffers. She ends up performing despite the old lady being in hospital. At least she has people to support her, though, which is more than can be said for Mayu...

Things have come a long way since the days of having to carry boxes out the way in order to clear a space to perform for noone, though.
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Jan 24, 2014 11:21 AM
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Catchphrase of the day Tasty, Meow!!

Nice to see WUG getting more followers, and family trouble towards the end almost ruined the day for Minami. I wonder how much Minami weighs as she sure has a BIG stomach. I'd like to see a bit more creativity with their advertising.

Jan 24, 2014 11:24 AM
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Minami was cute in this episode. Good to see that she made it in time for that concert.

"It's really tasty, meow!" lol.
Jan 24, 2014 11:52 AM
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was expecting grandma to die
Jan 24, 2014 12:02 PM
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Humm, sounds like the next episode is when the Mayu comes to the front, should be interesting to see what was in her past, I have a strong feeling it has something to do with her parents breaking up and her being demoted because of the supposed "shame" this would bring to the group.

Overall a decent episode, a little character development, some more demeaning work in order to get their opportunity which is a nice bit of reality that sets this show apart from most idol shows. Could have done without the melodrama with Minami's grandmother, but it did show that Minami has her values firmly in place (same as the girl last episode), so that may have been deliberate instead of merely cliched.

One thing I have noticed is that while Mayu is the center, they have not shown her taking the center, she seems all too willing to defer to the others. I hope this is likewise deliberate, because it will make for some interesting story potentials down the line. But whether that is the case will have to wait until next week.
Jan 24, 2014 12:13 PM
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Another awesome episode from WUG

This time its about Minami and the character development was nice. Good to see the group getting more attention, and was glad to see Minami make it in time for the concert. Can't wait to hear more about Mayu's story - hope its soon xD
Jan 24, 2014 12:20 PM
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Waking Up, expecting this show to get better each morning. Disappointed yet again.
Jan 24, 2014 1:01 PM
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it was very nice to see how understanding the president was of minami's situation

overall okay episode
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Jan 24, 2014 1:14 PM

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Thoughts:
3:51 butt smacking fanservice

8:20 minami's "meowing" would make me eat at each of those places

16:54 minami's shocked face & pained voice = epic

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Overall:
1. Really enjoyed seeing minami's grandma collapsing. I had a feeling something like this would happen cuz of the dark colored tone of the anime.

2. Hopefully the characters get put into even more tragic events just like minami's grandma. I want to see all of them get their hearts torn open and shredded. When they're in real pain, I'll start to care for them like a fanboy should.

Ep3: 7/10
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Jan 24, 2014 2:16 PM

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Nice to see that the TV jobs are getting the girls more attention. Even got to perform another concert.
A lot more people showed up to watch them this time around. Glad to see that they have costumes too.
Jan 24, 2014 3:23 PM
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Less cringe inducing than the antics of last episode. I'm looking forward to watching more about the back story of I-1 club's former leader.
Jan 24, 2014 3:24 PM

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The new op almost made it pass off as a good anime.
Almost.
Jan 24, 2014 3:43 PM
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It was not as bad as the other two. I think the character design is bad, the facial features are sharp.

Looks like a cat: http://i39.tinypic.com/11tscw4.jpg
Jan 24, 2014 4:01 PM
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It was really boring, meow.
Jan 24, 2014 4:05 PM
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The advertisement was alright.

Good thing, Minami decided to go back to the concert and I'm glad to heard her grandma was alright.
Jan 24, 2014 4:10 PM
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Not as much 1/10 material as last episode.

But still too much to make it 2/10 material
The end is nigh

Jan 24, 2014 4:38 PM

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The new OP song is very nice.
Minami was very cute is this episode.
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Jan 24, 2014 6:18 PM

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Loving WUG even more.

Mayu's story next week , looking forward to it.
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Jan 24, 2014 7:21 PM

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Nice new OP. Rather enjoyable episode. ウメニャー made me cringe, but it may have been in a good way. Should be interesting to see what conflicts await next episode.

Is it just me, or was the ED filtered photos?
Jan 24, 2014 7:26 PM
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Meh... Feels like the idolm@ster....
Jan 24, 2014 7:54 PM

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The new OP was pretty good. I noticed that each girl is shown next to an animal logo. Is this tied to the weather report or something else?

Minami was the focus this time, and it was nice that the the other girls in the gourmet team didn't object or feel jealous that she was getting center stage. Also Tange's reaction to Minimi's grandma/friend falling ill made her seem much more decent this EP. I was almost expecting her to yell at Minami over the phone.

I thought the outfits worn at the performance were cute also a much larger crowd thanks to their TV appearances (another coup on the part of Tange, Matsuda would have f**ked it all up or not even thought of it).

It's interesting that the fan-boy from the Christmas show is in the audience at the latest performance, posting on a forum what will likely result in trouble for Mayu next EP.
Jan 24, 2014 7:56 PM

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"It's tasty,meow."

Actually thought her grandma was going to die for a second.

Otaku spotted.
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I feel he's going to make an appearance each episode.
Jan 24, 2014 8:40 PM

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the animation this week was abysmal
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Jan 24, 2014 8:40 PM

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I like it. It made me smile from time to time. Seeing them slowly getting more popular makes you really want to cheer for them.

Glad to see the manager isn't as heartless as I thought.

Next week's episode title: Scandal. Doesn't bode well. Whatever it was, it was kept under wraps. Makes me more curious.
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Jan 24, 2014 10:51 PM
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Minami was super adorable in this episode but the whole her being late/almost missing the concert was really predictable.

i am enjyoing this anime so far ^.^
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Jan 25, 2014 12:13 AM
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The path to fame is finally opening up!
Jan 25, 2014 2:51 AM
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I don't like the new OP... They should have kept Stand Up
Jan 25, 2014 5:39 AM
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jejejeeehhhhh :lol:

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Jan 25, 2014 6:52 AM

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Good to see the girls improving.

I lol'd when Kaya smack Miyu's butt causing her to fall on the water.

Mayu's past is going to haunt her next episode now that rumors
of her coming back is true.
Jan 25, 2014 8:39 AM

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Another great episode, Minami is my favourite so I'm glad she got an episode centered around her! I wish she kept her "Oishii" catchphrase instead of the "Nya" one. Very sweet to see the people from her folk song club supporting her. Looks like Mayu is going to have a scandal next week.
Jan 25, 2014 9:55 AM

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This is hands down the worst anime this season other than maybe ZX. I've never seen such a hollow and soulless show.
Jan 25, 2014 1:00 PM

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My thoughts on this episode: Wow! Minami sure can eat a lot.

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Jan 25, 2014 7:23 PM

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Ehh not too good. Way too generic and the conflict sucked.
Old people look especially ugly in this anime.

The ED still needs to be animated.
Jan 25, 2014 11:51 PM

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Good episode, not great, but good.

I feel something terrible coming soon.....not sure about how I'll feel about that.

nexusroves said:
My thoughts on this episode: Wow! Minami sure can eat a lot.
Right??
Jan 26, 2014 1:17 AM

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I like the new opening but the former was just fabulous. "Umei, nya" It was great see things going well for "Wake Up Girls".

The animation sure has gotten stiff ever since the movie. Such a waste, when it could be a lot more enjoyable with better animation..
Jan 26, 2014 1:56 PM

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Another nice episode.
7/10
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Jan 26, 2014 3:50 PM

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Uh, whatever happened to the girls going to be in a competition on a television show or something? Last week's episode ended on such a cliffhanger of sorts that I thought we were continuing with that here. Unless that's what the opening credits were about?

...that's kinda lazy.

Eh, still an okay episode anyway.
Jan 26, 2014 5:35 PM

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This anime got a proper OP now?

I'm glad the hot water thing went away... that wouldn't have been much of an improvement over the last episode. I do wish they'd stick with the singing more than the side-act stuff.

The 2nd half of the show was solid. This seems to be a pattern: filler-ish stuff in the beginning, excellence at the end.

This anime certainly has a way of making me nervous about how things are going to turn out.

They really need more songs. I'd really like to see more full performances, rather than their one song cut off over and over...
Jan 26, 2014 5:37 PM

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New OP :D

More bathing suits ;)

I wonder why her being an idol makes her mom suffer?

Nice concert and episode.

Uh-oh that next episode title sounds like bad news.

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Thoughts:

16:54 minami's shocked face & pained voice = epic

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Overall:
1. Really enjoyed seeing minami's grandma collapsing. I had a feeling something like this would happen cuz of the dark colored tone of the anime.

2. Hopefully the characters get put into even more tragic events just like minami's grandma. I want to see all of them get their hearts torn open and shredded. When they're in real pain, I'll start to care for them like a fanboy should.


Your such a sadist...
Jan 27, 2014 3:41 AM
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The girl's story while touching, was not original. And it felt much too rushed for me. They should have spent more time developing the problem. Sigh...should I drop this or not?
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Jan 27, 2014 3:16 PM

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I don't like the new OP... They should have kept Stand Up

For me the new one is better ;)
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Jan 29, 2014 11:30 PM

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The girl's story while touching, was not original. And it felt much too rushed for me. They should have spent more time developing the problem. Sigh...should I drop this or not?


I feel you, after episode 2, I thought they'd progress with advancing the darker realistic tone of the anime but instead they're pulling out cliches and happy-go-lucky banners. I don't mind it a lot, but I'd much rather they'd put a little more thought in the details as they do with the plot line. The next episode seems intriguing though, so I'd stick around for that at least.
Jan 31, 2014 11:04 PM

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wug wug wug wug wug

thank god for big eater minami :'D
lol i swear every idol group has one

THAT ENDING THO. cannot wait to see mayu's behind story!
Feb 5, 2014 7:41 AM

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the budget is sooo low lmao
Feb 6, 2014 5:25 AM

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5/5

Scandalous from a technical point of view and graph, I hate this fact because it could pierce the screen, with its plot slowly, calmly and without soothing words.
Too bad!
The scenarios however, are not so bad to see. The narrative proves pretty and interesting.
I hope it can improve even more! * _ *
Feb 14, 2014 6:55 AM

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Yaaaawn
Mar 5, 2014 6:54 PM

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Wow, there was so much bad animation/quality/whatever the term is. I hope they at least fix it up for the disc release.
May 3, 2014 5:24 AM

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Pretty decent episode, some slight development so let's see what's next!
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