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| YURI OVERWHELMING. (not one episode will be devoid of making out) |
| Jealous and selfish Yuu was cute :) and her sister, Mitsuki-kaichou reminds me Ayano from Yuru Yuri.They have the same seiyuu and common personality.Hope we'll see her more in the other episodes. These kisses were bolder than before's. |
LilyWeissFeb 12, 2014 4:44 AM
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kitten320 said: Somehow I prefer the idea of Mitsuki/Haruka far more than Yuu/Haruka... I just don't seem to like Yuu much. ^ This, Welcome aboard fellow Onee-Chan X Haruka Shipper. And for all the Mitsuki x Haruka fans, I present to you these great fanarts: http://i.imgur.com/8UkQpyy.jpg http://i.imgur.com/WP0fLjR.jpg And of course an edited screenie to please the shippers: http://i.imgur.com/AkrRed8.png Credits goes to their respective artist/s. And for those people who wants to get spoiled: |
Altaria-chanFeb 12, 2014 7:25 AM
| Two days ago, they released the box cover illustration for Volume 1 of the Blu-ray / DVD which goes on sale on March 19th. You can see it at these two places: http://www.tbs.co.jp/anime/sakura/disc/ https://twitter.com/sakuratrick_pr/status/432869301637218304/photo/1 On Amazon Stalker, Blu-ray 1862 and DVD 422, for a total of 2284 "points". That is slightly up from the last time I checked. Access Amazon Stalker here: http://www27392u.sakura.ne.jp/index2.cgi?sort=rankup That cover art is by Kyuuta Sakai (坂井久太), who did all of the character designs for the series. This same person did the character designs for Strawberry Panic and Ichigo Mashimaro. Frankly, I think that the character designs are all awesome. - - - - - - - To Namihei, sorry, I never did thank you for providing links to updated information about bra cup sizes in Japan in your Post #103. Clearly, my information was way out of date. |
okanaganFeb 12, 2014 9:10 AM
okanagan said: ^ I am not an expert on Amazon Stalker numbers. That is pretty obvious. ;) |
| This anime really does just keep getting better and better, these two are defenitally now one of my favorite yuri couples ever! :) |
| Is it just me, or does it feel like nothing happens in the recent episodes? They go by so quick. :D That last scene killed me. :D |
| okanagan said: I am not an expert on Amazon Stalker numbers. Fipse commented: That is pretty obvious. ;) I am learning, but slowly. Fortunately, lots of other people have been posting comments that shed much more insight. It was only recently that I even learned how to access the Amazon Stalker numbers, let alone interpret them. I know there are other measures of the popularity of an anime series, such as MAL ratings. - - - - - - - - For those of you who are holding your breath waiting for Episode 6, you are going to have to wait 10 minutes longer than usual. Normally, they broadcast the episode at 1:58 am, but tomorrow it will be at 2:08 am, Tokyo Time. This was announced on the official Twitter account just a few minutes ago. No explanation was given. |
okanaganFeb 12, 2014 11:13 PM
okanagan said: I am learning, but slowly. Fortunately, lots of other people have been posting comments that shed much more insight. It was only recently that I even learned how to access the Amazon Stalker numbers, let alone interpret them. I know there are other measures of the popularity of an anime series, such as MAL ratings. MAL ratings are utterly meaningless. Nobody on MAL is buying anime. At least not enough people to make a significant contribution. Only the Japanese market is what county. Amazon Stalker Points are a dangerous way to make specific predictions. They are usually good to get a general direction. Like if an Anime is going to totally flop or do very well. Anything else is just guess work. It gets more complicated with Anime like Sakura Trick that does very well in other shops. It has been in Gamers TOp 10 for weeks. Which is pretty strong. But we can't get any good numbers from Gamers till we have the official sales numbers. |
| Thanks. I was unaware of the existence of the Gamers Top 10 list. Just now I did a little Googling and failed to find it. But I'm glad to hear that Sakura Trick is consistently on it. I accept your point that MAL ratings are unrelated to sales of Blu-rays, DVDs and licensed merchandise, since surely the vast majority of expenditure is in Japan. I am only interested in the way that money earned will affect future business decisions of anime studios who might produce more Yuri anime series, at least for this present discussion. My experience with Amazon Stalker numbers is based on a few dozen anime series. I know roughly how to tell "crash and burn" from "runaway hit". Indeed, Amazon Stalker does not reflect all of the income. In the absence of additional information, I base my guesses on Amazon Stalker, and I freely admit that I am making guesses. At this point, Sakura Trick seems to be in the grey area. It is not "crash and burn". It is not a "runaway hit". From a business point of view, Sakura Trick is a compromise, since they chose to combine Central-element Yuri with Yonkoma and of course it is CGDCT. What we are seeing as a fundamental problem is that there is a split fanbase: (1) Some fans want to see an actual Yuri story with some kind of plot and character development. Also, these same people tend to be turned off by the heavy fanservice of Sakura Trick, even if Sakura Trick has not crossed the line into technical Ecchi (i.e. no panty shots). (2) Other fans like the CGDCT. The heavy fanservice goes along fairly well with CGDCT, particularly if there is no issue with Ecchi. Yet this type of fan might not have the patience to see a serious Yuri story told. They are basically counting the kisses, and thinking that kisses equal Yuri. Sakura Trick tries to win both (1) and (2), and my reading of the Amazon Stalker numbers is that Sakura Trick has failed to achieve runaway success. To a great extent, my thinking is based on MAL comments, but of course it is much more important to know what is going on in the minds of fans in Japan. Given the divided fanbase, Sakura Trick seems to be a failed experiment. Why bother even trying to be Central-element Yuri? The path to success is very well known and it is Yuru Yuri. In Yuru Yuri, they had "Secondary-element Yuri" along with CGDCT. It was a fantastic series, ran for two seasons and was a huge hit. in fact, Yuru Yuri was a pioneer in that it was the first 100% CGDCT series, and it spawned the huge trend of 100% CGDCT that has followed in its footsteps. Also, basically all of those 100% CGDCT series have Yuri jokes or Yuri subtext if you look. Want to make money? 100% CGDCT + Secondary- element Yuri. As for Central-element Yuri that is aimed at hardcore Yuri fans, I see no market for it. The heyday of Central-element Yuri followed Maria-sama ga Miteru (2004) including its four seasons. Most people here seem to agree that Aoi Hana (2009) and Sasameki Koto (2009) were good Central-element Yuri, but they just were not quite commercially viable enough. Sasameki Koko was the worse of the two. Why the end of Yuri? Traditional Yuri, which goes back a century, depended a lot on angst, social stigma, family rejection, internal struggle and tragedy. But this is 2014. Quite a lot of this has disappeared from the world between 2009 and 2014. So in 2014, a Yuri romantic story is not qualitatively different from a male-female romantic story. For those of you who love the Yuri genre, you have a century of novels, forty years of manga and dozens of anime series. So . . . enjoy. |
okanaganFeb 13, 2014 3:03 AM
| lolz it's fanservice; Am I the only one rooting for Mitsuki x Yuu wincest?(That is if Haruka and Yuu's relationship doesn't pan out of course) |
Korrvo said: I like lolis. I don't like them sexually. It's hard to not like lolis, their cuteness pander to the same emotions that naturally makes us fathers. But it's hard to get off to anything that doesn't have any adult women characteristics like large tits, ass, and thighs. http://imgur.com/qgjKHGn |
talentlessash said: Yuu hasn't a very nice girl these last few episodes. Poor Haruka is turning into an abused wife little by little. Why are they being so mean to Haruka :( |
okanagan said: As for Central-element Yuri that is aimed at hardcore Yuri fans, I see no market for it. But what kind of hardcore Yuri fans? I am a hardcore Yuri fan myself but i am not interested in a drama and angst filled anime. Those stories are boring. 99% suffering, maybe one kiss in the last chapter and end. There are reasons why 'serious' yuri failed in the past. My impression is, people enjoy light hearted yuri like Sakura Trick more then the drama filled so called 'realistic' yuri. Yuri is not at the end, it seems to be starting again with Sakura Trick leading the way (heavy subtext has been with us since Madoka). Sakura Trick is probably a success. With Manga sales going up, Merch stuff seeming to sell decently and the BD will probably do well too. Of course it wont sell 10k but it does not have to. |
| Fipse said: But what kind of hardcore Yuri fans? I am a hardcore Yuri fan myself . . . I love Maria-sama ga Miteru, but I am not the hardcoriest of hardcore Yuri fans. However, by luck, I came across an interesting blog which includes a review of Sakura Trick along with a lot of comments. These people appear to be serious and well-informed. The consensus seems to be that Sakura Trick may well be one of the best Yuri anime series of all time, second only to Strawberry Panic! (2006). It scored 9/10 for its Yuri component. They are certainly complaining about the excessive fanservice for which it got 9/10 (i.e. way too much). One person commented that, "The service levels were ridiculous nonsense." Another wrote "the constant 'chest cam' shots especially annoyed me. At least show their faces, for heaven’s sake." The lengthy final comment predicted that Sakura Trick "will remain underground – treasured by the most avant-garde among intellectuals for its depth of insight into the fundaments of sexuality. . . It takes wisdom to appreciate its subtleties." It has "depth and complexity" and "explores the darkest depths of our consciousness which borders between flesh and mind." http://okazu.yuricon.com/2014/01/12/sakura-trick-anime-english-guest-review-by-jocilyn-w/ |
okanagan said: http://okazu.yuricon.com/2014/01/12/sakura-trick-anime-english-guest-review-by-jocilyn-w/ Well i wouldn't give too much to any review on this website or the comments. It is just a very, very small portion of the western fanbase. And it does not say anything about Japanese fans. /a/ seems to love Sakura Trick more then horrible yuri anime like Strawberry Panic! (which is pretty bad in my opinion). |
| 5/5 Episode nice, lowering a bit like the plot and there is a bit too much fanservice made of "bumps", but I have to admit and fun and not bad storytelling. Even the characters are nice and thick han! Tasty the final scene! XD |
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| I don't think I can finish this series, I'm being overloaded with moe and cuteness and it's too beautiful for one mortal to handle. "It's fanservice." I just love how this series embraces what it is. Reminds me of Kiniro Mosaic but they actually make the yuri happen. I want to see more Kotone x Shizuku moments though. |
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| Onee chan with harula .... actually wanted to see that |
| Oh wow, that ending ''It's fanservice''... It was perfect xD It was cute, as always. We litteraly at least get a kiss each 12 mins, I think I never saw a show that had that much kissing :P God, that horny sister. |
| «Time is passing so quickly. Right now, I feel like complaining to Einstein. Whether time is slow or fast depends on perception. Relativity theory is so romantic. And so sad.» - Kurisu Makise a.k.a. The Zombie |
| Besides all the glorious yuri, I'm seriously loving Yuzu. I always have a fond thing for the straight man in anime. |
ihusmal1234Mar 1, 2014 10:14 PM
| This series is getting better and better but it is referring to both Sleeping Beauty and Snow White though bc in Sleeping Beauty it wasnt an apple but thats okay it might be different in Japan though so yeah hope next episode is funny and good since people decided to spoil it for those who dont watch the previews |
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| Loving this aggressiveness being displayed. |
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| Dat headbut! But damn they're so damn cute together :3 Lol dat fanservice scene <3 |
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| Awww Mitsuki really wanted to kiss Haruka though, I kinda wanted to see what her reaction would be like if that'd happened. I bet Haruka would've liked it to since she's so much like Yuu ;) Yuu and Haruka kissing under the hoodie in class! I can't believe they did it there, so cute and dangerous! I liked it. The end fanservice scene made me laugh! LOL! |
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| That ending was funny, especially the song. I guess that kiss under the hoodie was the most sweet kiss they ever had, everyone should experience such delight xD. Why are you reading this? xD |
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| 'Dat Shizuku fanservice scene |
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| dat tonguing dammmm >///< |
| Great episode. We see a lot of Yuu acting needy toward Haruka this episode. It's a huge change from when she would be embarrassed and shy away from Haruka's approaches in earlier episodes. Despite how Yuu isn't as vocal about it, she cares just as much, if not more about Haruka. That's why I loved the part where Yuu cut in just as Haruka was going for the kiss. What Haruka did or was about to do is disagreeable, yes, but I think she just doesn't know better. Then we see Yuu initiating the kiss at the end. Stand alone, it seems to come out of nowhere but when linked to the previous scene, it makes sense given the insecurities Yuu is probably feeling at that moment. |
MelonMilkMar 29, 2015 8:36 AM
| Lol that obligatory fanservice was genuinely funny |
| This episode was just okay or not bad. Hooded kiss was something new to me. Big boobs combo Haruka and Mitsuki and I want them to kiss each other. Sometimes I feel that Haruka should kiss a guy in this show but Since this is Yuri, cant be granted. Imagine if Yuu is a guy, that would bring different taste to this show. 3.5/5 |
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| That fanservice scene at the end. lol |
| I liked the auditions for the witch. I already forgot the name of the girl who wanted it besides Yuu. Yuu's inconspicuous witch was better. |
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| The other classmates missing out the yuri at the end, they should pay more attention to their surroundings! |
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| Only just watching this now and holy crap it's SO GAY. Not in a bad way though. |
| Slice of Life Anime about the everyday life of a German Philosopher: Nietzschijou. |
| How do their friends not realize? The whimpering "Harukua!" and "Yuu", they're so devoted to each other. I think it started out "we're good friends" and now it's "kiss me harder, Haruka". When do they start to realize that they're pretty much dating/in a relationship and when do their friends become aware of it? |
| Mitsuki is just really deep inside her fantasies about Haruka.. Man, I really would wish Mitsuki to find happiness with Haruka as well.. I hope this goes three way, but I doubt it.. Big sad.. Kissing in public like this.. ;p |
| I have some mixed feelings about this anime so far Firstly, it's really adorable, I'm enjoying it a lot, I can't stop watching it :D But it's still a little bit strange. Those random boob or thigh shots are weird, and somehow the kiss scenes too. I mean, why exactly are they kissing? It's not like they are dating or anything. Obviously they love each other, these kisses are more than just something to make their friendship special, it's just that they don't seem to realize it themselves. But they are clearly enjoying kissing a lot, and they both want it a lot. Also, these kisses would be cute, and are cute actually, but the sound they are making make these scenes kinda erotic I would say Well, these were only strange in the first like 2 episodes, I'm getting used to it now :D But that kiss at the end though, how does no-one even look there when they are screaming? 😅 and they just start kissing while surrounded by classmates. Brave girls, brave That fan service at the end is gold, 10/10 for that 😂 |
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