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Aug 1, 2016 2:50 PM
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I absolutely loved the manga when it was first released, but JFC is Naho 1000x times more aggravating to watch when I can't just simply speed-click my way through her whinging and wallowing. And this is why I have almost two decades' experience of reading shoujo manga, but I can count the amount of shoujo anime I've watched on two hands.

I mean, don't get me wrong - I understand the whole struggle with being an introvert with low self-esteem who doesn't want to trouble anyone from my own teenage days, but girl. Your future self wrote that letter to you for a *reason*. Even putting aside the fact that she isn't aware of Kakeru's death being a potential suicide, the boy has just lost his mom and is fighting depression. Now is not the time to go "muri, muri" all over the place because he's dating another girl five minutes after you've realized your own crush.

Still, this show hit a personal note with me. My own teenage crush died in an accident (an actual one, not a suicide) when I was around that age, and similar to Naho in personality. (I also did that whole whinging and wallowing, hiding-my-feelings-behind-friendship thing at that age, so it's double the aggravation having to relive it all over again.) With the 10-year-anniversary coming up next month, this show is really getting me emotional. If I could send a letter into the past the way Naho did, I would do it in a heartbeat. (And smack some sense into my teenage self if she kept whinging and wallowing anyway the way Naho also did.)
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Aug 7, 2016 7:02 AM

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Dang, what a great episode. First things first, poor Suwa, playing the role of the best friend. Looks like he ended up with Naho in the future, but who knows about the present? Really see Naho's personality here, putting Kakeru and Ueda's relationship before herself. Except well, that doesn't really go as planned ... I like what she said about not being able to do things even if she knows the future because she's trying in the present too. They sort of made up at the end at least, with her finally getting to talk to him and Kakeru basically admitting he likes someone (her) :P Looks like her friends are noticing something off about Naho too though ... dun dun dun! Anyway, let's see if they end up breaking up after all ;P Ueda's certainly not going to be happy with Naho if they do, seeing as she's already pretty jealous lol
Aug 7, 2016 8:57 AM

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Art's wobblin a lot

I'm really bad at watching delicate romance without pressing pause...literally took me an hour to watch this

Ending was er...felt too much like a series ending...was too fast. This episode also had a little less of the deft touch that transmit the emotional turns. Has innate quality so was still okay but not much more
Aug 7, 2016 9:21 AM

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Compared to the ending of the previous episode, this was more hopeful and happy. Pretty sure the person Kakeru likes is Naho, and I will be very shocked if that person is another character.

Suwa is very cool giving that advice to Naho to avoid a breakdown of her relationship with Kakeru (wonder if he has feelings for Naho in the present or he fell in love with her later). I feel a bit bad for him knowing that future Naho wants to change the future and erase the marriage she has with him in that timeline. I guess she has her motives.

On the bad side, I'm not a fan of how the show made Ueda a bitch just to make the viewers root for Naho. It's so cliche I honestly disliked those parts.

For being an SoL, the episode went too quick for me, honestly.
Aug 7, 2016 5:30 PM

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Am I a bad person for wanting Kakeru to die just to see Naho crying. xD

I mean she literally KNOWS what she needs to do. Its like getting a perfect Walktrough for a game with all the secret item locations, but she refuses to go take them because she needs to make an effort so its to hard.
The amount of time I paused this episode was longer than the amount of time it has.
I hope at this point this dreadful main charakter gets her act togheter otherwise. i take out my death flags and swing them till the end. -_-
or I will drop it entirly
BlueSkylarkAug 7, 2016 5:39 PM
Aug 8, 2016 1:58 PM

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There is no chemistry between Kakeru and Ueda.
So Naho got brave!
Aug 8, 2016 11:04 PM
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This is soooooo good I can naho is kinda annoying & relatable at the same time
Aug 9, 2016 4:17 PM

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This series really has great character dynamic and I also like those friendship undertones running throught whole anime.

The episode was very intense, they even go as far as to show the moments when you want to act some way but in the end you act differently. Girl rivalry too. Those details are certainly what makes this series great.

In fact, so far it's the best shoujo/frienship story I have seen in past five years or so.
Aug 9, 2016 7:21 PM

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I disliked that part in the manga, Nahow was acting pretty retarded. Thankfully, from what I remember, that's the worst she got, so it can only get better from now on.

Suwa saves everyone yet one more time <3

Still, I fail to understand, why the far-away shots look so terrible... Dunno what's worse:

Robo Naho

or mentally disabled Kakeru
Aug 9, 2016 8:43 PM

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must become meguca, for kekuru
Aug 12, 2016 9:01 AM

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Ok looks like Naho's feelings growing more and more right here :D
Aug 14, 2016 1:09 AM

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That was cheesy, eh. Both MCs are so dense wth lol... I'm starting to like Naho now. 4/5
Aug 15, 2016 6:52 AM
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oh god, Naho reminds me too much of my younger self.
And that feelings of regrets and changing things from the past.. T^T

I hate Ueda Senpai! grrrr
Aug 15, 2016 7:53 AM

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Ueda is a bitch, but she is pretty.

Aug 15, 2016 5:03 PM

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I'm normally pretty ok with teen melodrama but this show continues to underwhelm. It's just so emotionally manipulative, it's lead Naho is frustratingly ineffectual, and while the future letters are a cool idea at least how it's done in the anime the writing around them is annoyingly clunky and poorly thought out/communicated. The only part of the show that rings true to me at all, is Suwa watching Naho from afar and cheering her on to win over Kakeru. There's something recognizable and human about his story that isn't muddled by annoying characters and bad writing. Also Kakeru's evil girlfriend in this episode was irritatingly one dimensional.
Aug 16, 2016 4:42 PM
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Its a good story, but my god Naho may be the most frustrating character I ever watched.

I understand change isn't easy, but when you've literally got a roadmap of the future, which you know is true, comes from your well-meaning older self, and not only your personal happiness but literally the life of the person you've fallen in love with is riding on listening to it, unless you've got Watamote-level social issues, I expect someone to be able to make those leaps.
Aug 17, 2016 4:12 AM

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Well finally Kakeru realised what's really like Ueda.. cannot wait for development.
And it's really hard to watch Naho being such a coward. Hopes she won't run away anymore.
Aug 18, 2016 3:03 AM
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Naho is more like aho
Aug 23, 2016 2:57 AM

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Their baby is so cute, I'm worried what will happen if she does manage to change history. I haven't read the manga and I'm not going to read it until the Anime finishes because it'll demotivate me from finishing this. I have a vague idea from what I've read in the past but I can barely remember, which is a good thing.

Naho's awkwardness is painful to watch, not tokidoki in my heart pain but painfully annoying. Jesus Fucking Christ, woman, if you're going to talk to Kakeru then talk to him, no need to announce it just to add unnecessary drama.

UGH, she's so dense, it's fucking irritating.
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Aug 28, 2016 11:45 AM

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All the running in this episode, it's more than all the running I do in a years' time combined... Nah, just kidding. Or am I?

Nahoooooo... Honestly, this girl pissed me off so much this time; she has the letter, telling her specifically what to avoid doing, and she still does it. 16 or whatever, get over yourself and don't be such a wuss, complaining "I can't do this, I can't do this" over and over again. Are you friends or not? You're not in a fight, and you can't even talk to them. is2g.

Ueda-girl, I didn't like from the start. "You can't even talk to other girls other than me" and hanging off Kakeru all the damn time, I'm surprised why Kakeru didn't dump her already. Creepy stalker chick. She ain't even pretty so why does everyone seem to adore her so much?

How much has the future being changed already, if at all? It doesn't seem like a lot; the current timeline still has Kakeru dead as dead can be.
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Aug 29, 2016 4:08 PM

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Aww episode, First half i just felt bad for naho, and really glad everything got better at the end, that fucking jump scare when Kakeru crossed the streets xD omg my brain went"nononnonononononononono" million times !
cause MAL is doing there job for once.
Aug 30, 2016 10:44 PM
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Hm I've no problems with Naho. If everything went easily/smoothly, this would be just another boring anime. I'm not a fan of this letter idea but it might work bettter compared to story beginning from start, especially in short anime serie.
Sep 1, 2016 6:48 AM

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HAHA Naho it's you!!! He likes You!!!!
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Sep 16, 2016 5:19 PM

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Finally, Naho talks to Kakeru. Must've been tough mustering courage lol.
Another great episode <3
Sep 21, 2016 11:02 AM

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i see this is not my type of show. i hate naho she's so dumb and kakeru is an idiot. best guy is suwa
Sep 25, 2016 3:55 PM

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I wish i was 12 so i can enjoy this cringe
Sep 26, 2016 8:38 PM

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and now the highlights of the show is:

"It's a secret"

Are
You
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Kidding me
Right?!
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Sep 29, 2016 11:12 AM

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It's you dummy! Pretty sweet episode, loving the development! Up to the next episode.
Oct 3, 2016 1:10 PM

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LOL what a ditz moment at the end there.
Oct 12, 2016 6:52 PM

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Good episode. I don't like Ueda at all. It's just weird how a pretty girl like her can have such a bad self-esteem. Her personality is also messed up, since she's treating Naho in a bad way, feeling jealous and taking Kakeru away from his friends. I can't stand people like her who's clinging herself to her boyfriend 24/7.
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Oct 22, 2016 9:45 AM

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SHOUJO CLICHE!

That's it for me, this is the episode that lower my expectation and opinion on this series. Everything is just so meh, if it wasn't for the concept it has. The character development, relationship, chemistry, everything is so textbook shoujo at the most basic level. The drama, the conflicts, the resolution, nothing's new and situational, it's very generic.

Naho, continue avoiding Kakeru, please, I want your current(past) self to regret you ever ran away from all of Kakeru's approaches. "Oh so he got himself a girlfriend, I missed my chance because I thought I had all the chances in the world. Now that he has a gf, I am gonna treat him like crap because of my own problem" okay.

Disappointed. Very disappointed.
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Nov 16, 2016 10:58 AM

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I still don't see any reason for Kakeru to date Ueda. Looks? Don't think Kakeru is that shallow. Naho makes hin lunch every day and wakes him up, and he is still not aware of his own feelings? Stupid.

Naho, you don't know who the person is? Oh, what an idiot!

Glad to see Ueda's personality. I feel already sorry for Suwa, don't needany more good-hearted characters with unrequited love.
Dec 31, 2016 1:42 AM

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I like how the inevitability of what'll happen in the future is always present regardless of what happens in the scenes from a decade ago.
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Jan 19, 2017 8:08 AM

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Ueda-senpai is such a bitch >:( saying Naho is plain and bumpkin-ish???? Better than being a total cunt. Her personality is shit and she does nothing Kakeru is interested in. He's not the type to go clubbing. And restricting him from talking to any other girl TOO? Gtfo bitch.


Suwa-kun is so sweet. He's always looking out for Naho. I hope he doesn't get hurt ;A; especially since future Papa Suwa looked so happy when he said him and Naho were married TT^TT I keep picturing that smile every time he helps Naho with Kakeru problems :((((


also, I think Takako is so cool *O*
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Mar 18, 2017 8:54 PM

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Dunno if level of density is set up higher than it should or Naho is just retarded :S can't decide
Jul 8, 2017 4:51 PM
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So, if I understood correctly, she got one letter with the entire story. And instead of reading it all at once she reads it day by day?

Also I am under the impression that she is not the only one getting info from the future, but I may be wrong.

I am suprised that the letter is missing something like "That day I didn't play lotto with the numbers (...). I regret that to this day.".
Sep 4, 2017 1:53 AM

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I have issues with this adaption. I enjoyed the manga and the anime is following the story pretty closely thus far but what is up with the soundtrack? Gosh it's awful. I don't usually notice soundtracks much unless they're exceptionally good or exceptionally bad. Numerous times during this I've thought to myself that the music seems out of place and doesn't suit it at all. Like during this ep when the friends are hanging out they used a jazz-like track :/ I like jazz, it suits some anime perfectly. This though, no. I think this series would be more suited to an oriental / far Eastern soundtrack. The OP and ED are awful. Some of the voice acting choices are not good. I've adjusted now but they struck me as peculiar at first. Secondly, the art. Not great. Things like Suwa's hair being too orange. I thought the art in the manga was adorable but here it's on the lackluster side. Those two things drag in down a bit in my opinion; even if I was to put the manga vs anime comparison aside. I don't hate it but they could have done better.
Sep 8, 2017 11:37 PM
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Although I watch this anime already for the third or fourth time (idk exactly) I recognize how much I like Suwa - each time anew. He's such a kind guy and I love how he is always watching over Naho and cares for her. This is a really rare thing in this world imo.
Oct 1, 2017 11:15 PM

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I'm totally rooting for kakeruXNaho but I feel so bad for Suwa. You can tell he really likes her and wants the best for her. Poor thing :(
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Oct 31, 2017 5:55 AM

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If Naho keeps being such a dumb fuck every time she's supposed to do something, I'm dropping this shit show.
"At some point, I stopped hoping."
Jan 17, 2018 6:00 AM
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i was so mad at naho during this ep seriously tho,, and i feel like shes just repeating her mistakes.. i hope they do end up saving kakeru in the end tho!
Feb 21, 2018 1:07 AM
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When Kakeru told Naho "It's a secret!" then he suddenly ran away, I was like, WTH? KAKERU U GAY Hahahaha
Apr 22, 2018 12:50 AM

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Um... Of course she remembers you. Why the fuck would she let you in her house then?
Kakeru and Ueda.
Naho didn't wake Kakeru up and didn't make him his bento after she said she would do it everyday. smh
Ueda appears.
Ueda appears again.
Naho lost all chances to talk to Kakeru. LMAO
Uh oh. They don't like Ueda.
Ueda's from Tokyo.
Damn. Group got quiet as fuck without Kakeru.
LMAO She fucked up again when Kakeru approached her.
LMAO She really avoiding him.
Kakeru was troubled at time?
LMAO at Ueda bumping into Naho.
Kakeru telling Ueda to apologize.
Oh shit! WTF at Ueda! How is it Kakeru's fault?
You don't want him talking to other girls? WTF!
Naho runs away. smh
Suwa is wise. Stop running away.
Kakeru wants to break up with Ueda.
Kakeru is interested in someone more than Ueda?

So Ueda is one of those types. A guy can't have a girl as a friend. smh
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Mar 16, 2020 10:36 PM

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Wtf Naho, they both so passive thats why i really preferred Naho with Suwa at least he can read Naho's mind and be proactive about unlike Kakeru.

In this ep without the help of Suwa and others, Naho will just keep repeating the same mistakes and will be eatin again by regrets that will haunt her again in the future if she keeps being passive all the time. Just follow the letters... i know its not that easy but if she really want to save Kakeru then she must do it.

I hope for Naho's character development in future episodes after this.
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Jun 3, 2020 11:15 PM
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Granny Kakeru was an emotional scene to start the episode.

Then Naho pissed. me. off. nearly the entirety of the rest of the episode. Omg, it's going to be this same thing every episode. I thought she'd build her way out of it but I no longer have that hope despite her getting her act together towards the end (with a massive shove from the rest of her friends).
Sep 10, 2020 10:10 AM
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Ueda is a bitch fr!

I hope nothing bad happens to suwa too :(
Sep 10, 2020 10:12 AM
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woahitsai said:
When Kakeru told Naho "It's a secret!" then he suddenly ran away, I was like, WTH? KAKERU U GAY Hahahaha


LMAOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
Oct 10, 2020 5:09 PM

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Most people insulting Naho wouldn't do half of what she does. I'm sure of that.
Mar 7, 2021 9:52 AM

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Like what Naho said, it’s not that easy to just do exactly what the letter says. Even tho she knows it would affect Kakeru, but at the moments where things happen there’s so much going on, I don’t blame her for not following every single thing her future self asks her to do, tho it’s definitely hard to watch. I’m glad that eventually things still fall into place.

Suwa tho................best boi alert







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Mar 22, 2021 12:11 PM

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Oof the teen angst is really picking up. I still worry about Suwa getting the shaft in the future - he seems so genuine and sweet. Naho was so timid in this ep that she was getting on my nerves. I get she is shy but it's so obvious Kakeru was interested. So far I am liking Suwa and the other two girls the best out of the characters.



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