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| THIS IS AN ANIME ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS THE MANGA BEYOND THIS EPISODE. ---------------------------------------- Nice, so the girls are working together more to improve themselves. Chika and You also has quite a chemistry imo. She looks cute in glasses too. I also like Aqours' idol outfits this episode. They definitely improved with their performance imo. |
Stark700Sep 10, 2016 7:56 AM
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| The performance was really nice even without Riko, definitely better than the last. I didn't expect Mari to be thrown to the ground by You when she surprise groped her. |
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| This anime gets better every week. The performance was amazing. |
| What a great episode, it's clearly better when they don't try to make a copy of the original show. Best Aqours song IMO. |
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| Beautiful episode, Every episode has been charming so far, I can't recall a single episode I didn't like. XD Pool cleaning was fun to watch, I love how You appeared in that sailor outfit. <3 As expected You was a little jealous of fact that Riko and Chika were getting so close lately. I totally did not expect You to throw Mari over the shoulder when she groped her, That was hilarious. XD It was nice to see Mari giving You some advice to confront Chika with her feelings, I actually liked the fact that she gave the advice out of her own personal experience with Kanan and Dia. I really liked the conversation between Riko and You on the phone, Goes to show that Chika is actually much sharper than she lets on, She actually picked up on the fact that You was very concerned lately and was also feeling bad that she couldn't do anything with You all these years. That embrace with You crying was emotional and really affectionate. <3 I absolutely love the Aqours!! Sunshine!! hurdle. Performance at the end was nothing less than amazing, It was mesmerizing even without Riko there. Nice parallel alternating between Aqours performance and Riko's performance. Was so satisfying to seem Chika and You get the step they were practicing right :D. Think this was the best performance till date. (I've been saying this for every performance XD) It was great to see You and Riko realize/talk about/ what being an idol meant to Chika. Was the ED You solo? |
Lelouch0202Sep 10, 2016 8:52 AM
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| Very nice episode. Though I'm not sure if the people behind this series will be able to cover all of what they're planning to do with Sunshine in just 13 episodes. The pacing is very slow. Though it could just be a one-series thing. And dang that one moment where Mari got thrown to the ground was hilarious. |
| Well, it seems that the glasses in this weekend their part had in two mega-anime series: Shoukugeki no Souma and here in LL~Sunshine...xD Anyway, this ep was also very heartwarming and cool! Well, I can You quiet understand the self defence action with Mari, if who me suddenly from behind attacking would. Then I'd without doubt out of reflex so respond... Hmm... It's nice see how the girls each other caring, so wasn't in the 2 previously seasons of LL to see. I find it a big improvement^_^ |
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| Such a great episode. It was so moving that I was almost in tears. I loved the pool cleaning scene. Yoshiko making snarky comments about Dia's wackiness once again was hilarious. The immature chunni does make good points. The scene with You and Mari was great. I was laughing when You flipped Mari. Then, I found it nice seeing Mari giving You advice like an older sister, encouraging You to be honest about how she felt about Chika. You's imagination sequences with how she could confront Chika were hilarious. Pinning her against a wall, acting hurt, they were great. But the best was probably the one with the bear suit. That reminded me of Koi ni Naritai Aquarium PV with You in the seal suit. I wonder if it was an intentional reference to that. And the performance was astonishing. I liked seeing both Aqours and Riko perform. It was really satisfying to see Riko finally giving an excellent piano performance and having the audience applaud her. |
| I love how Yoshiko is always having fun or just fucking around I love her. Episode was really cute, can't wait for Aquors to kick some ass at love live |
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| Yey, Mari best girl as always Nice song, I liked it even though it was very short Hrist16 said: Love Live Sunshine is just too Amazing . The Characters here are so Charming and their Stories really Moved you and Chika is becoming my best girl little by little by what she has shown us this past few episodes wow . Love live Sunshine is definitely better than original Love live s1 Yep, couldn't agree more. |
| I'm so happy <3 My ChikaYou heart can finally rest peacefully. |
| I think, this episode will be cover the Koi ni Naritai Aqurium PV. But I was wrong. lol Very good episode. Finally Chika and You development. I love how Mari giving You some advice. From this episode, I will decide , Youchan is the best girl!! And Yohane in second position :p The performance was really nice too, and for the song is better than the last week I think. |
| Music speaks to people's hearts. All throughout the world. I believe it's a powerfull language. |
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| I can't believe I had to stream for the first time in years for Love Live. The things you do for love. Another 10/10 tho. |
| Such a great episode.. Such a beautiful friendship.. Guys.. it seems like Aquors member episode is over.. and for the next episode it seems like it will be something big.. usually 2 last episode will really be big.. (for this season i mean) So, i'm guessing for the final episode for this season we can finally seen Muse make appearance.. Hopefully.. |
| Another nice episode of LLS!!. Not enough Yohane or Ruby for my tastes, but the story of the misunderstanding between Chika and You was handled nicely. It was cool how Riko told You what Chika had said. You was cute in glasses, and I thought the animation was good when she was crying and her tears were touching the lens. The final part where Riko is shown at her recital intermixed with Aqours performing the same song was a nice touch. I noticed that You was shown dancing along at her own pace during the song. Another little detail that stood out to me. Riko made her mother proud at the recital. |
| I really liked this episode, I thought the little touch of the armbands was so cute, and I actually really like their costumes for the prelims. Also You-chan in glasses...my heart... Only thing that felt kind of extra about this episode was You and Chika last minute re-adjusting all of their steps. Ik it was for the symbolism but somebody has to adjust either way, whether it's Chika or You lol, guess Chika decided to take on that role. I want to see a bit more of Yoshiko/Yohane honestly! She's the only character I feel like has really been getting neglected and turned into comic relief. If there is a second season I hope they give her a few feature episodes. Since there are two ep left, I'm pretty sure they will either wrap up or set a cliffhanger for next season? Still unclear where the end actually is lol...this sort of worries me, because although they've had them participate in idol activities, the "goal" of this season has been kind of lost to me. That was more clear in LL!, so it kind of makes this show feel more slice of life than "idol" related. |
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CaramelleAngel said: Only thing that felt kind of extra about this episode was You and Chika last minute re-adjusting all of their steps. Ik it was for the symbolism but somebody has to adjust either way, whether it's Chika or You lol, guess Chika decided to take on that role. You was thinking that she had to mimic Rico for her and Chika's dance to work. Thats how she initially got the dance to work. It was like her being a standin for Rico rather than being herself and Chika would be dancing as if she was Rico. While it did work it made her feel like she was just a replacement. Instead of doing that both Rico and Chika suggested that the steps be reworked by both of them, symbolising that Chika and You have a unique relationship, just as Rico and Chika do. I thought it was realy well done. |
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| Another great episode, i can imagine You being jealous of Riko, like Mari said, it is best to talk about everything. But that hrowing scene..now i can't stop imagining Nico throwing Nozomi like that :) |
| Well all photos You-chan in her room you can tell that she is like Chika-chan so much and turn all jealous on Riko, it can't be helped right. That's what you get Mari for trying to touch boobies from behind, self defense You-chan throwing lol. Chika sure can pull all of them together when I sudden saw Chika came at You-chan house and calling her out for getting a new dancing step, not as Riko replacement but her own. Music is quite nice and Riko finally success her Piano competition, Riko mother is happy. Song is quite good and dancing is not that bad too. Sunshine !!!!! |
Nothing ventured, nothing gained (Girls und Panzer der Film ) / from Nishizumi Miho |
| Lovely episode. Nice to see more focus on You. LOL Mari feeling up You. Wonderful performance at the end & nice outfits. Loved everyone putting their arms up. |
"I’ve set myself to become the King of the Pirates…and if I die trying…then at least I tried!" Monkey D. Luffy (One Piece) |
| Another good and enjoyable episode. They put up a great performance at the end. They're definitely getting better. |
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| i know how you feel you, i hate being third wheel, every time, I just become the reserve wheel at the back FeelsBadMan |
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| I dunno... feels like unnecessary plot to me, pushing their agendas from the last episode even further when their attempts to be school idols are almost like secondary plot arc in this show right now. Is this even named Love Live at all? Also, the pool scene was absolutely unnecessary, it added nothing but bad comedy to the table. Next they were so blatantly showing You and Chika incompatibility it really felt strange to watch them after a while (and it quite didn't work as intended in the end because this feeling of weirdness remained). I also find it jarring that they even went to live show WITHOUT Riko, i was expecting they would rather go to her concert instead - at least that's something original Muse would have done (albeit this's maybe more realistic but still). As effect of this I simply don't feel strong bond of friendship between them which is really bad for such anime. It got sligthly better towards the end when You was talking with Riko about loosing her friend due to someone else and gave out to her jealousy (which is something relatable many people went through in real lives I guess) but I think they should make think a little bit more fluent throughout the series and start hinting it before rather then literally push it to your face and resolve in just one episode. This subtle hinting was something that I especially liked in previous Love Live but it falls too flat here. And their weird concert choreography with odd cuts to piano that should be highlight of this episode was just... do I say.. really bizzare? o_O Is it only me? I was actually looking forward to this episode, yet.. I kinda couldn't feel it at all.. which is shame because there is only episode left and I really don't know what they would have to do to make this season at least a bit more satisfying... cause so far it was everything but great. |
| Wow, i actually shed a tear this episode. Now I'm definitely sure that LL!SS's 1st season is way better than the original's 1st season, character development and story wise. You with glasses looks very cute. Still haven't decided who my favorite girl is in sunshine, but looks like it's You. |
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| lol "Stupid You" good episode, things are handled much better than in original Love Live when it comes to drama. Plus, the girls interact with each others alot, it's nice to see them supporting each other the part where Riko imagines she is joining hand with Chika and others, that was touching.... 2 more episodes left! the focus will be shifted to Love Live contest again |
Harotaros said: You with glasses looks very cute. Still haven't decided who my favorite girl is in sunshine, but looks like it's You. No one never said that to me Thanks <3 I think you are the best girl too! <3 |
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Mich666 said: I dunno... feels like unnecessary plot to me, pushing their agendas from the last episode even further when their attempts to be school idols are almost like secondary plot arc in this show right now. Is this even named Love Live at all?. I actually like that they're not focusing on the Love Live competition too much, because i know that there will be a second season which will revolve around that. It also feels more natural that they would still be struggling as a not so popular idol group at this point with how popular school idols have grown since the first Love Live. μ's was able to get as popular as A-Rise in a shorter time because it was the first ever Love Live thus they had less competition, iirc. But that's just how i see it anyway. Mich666 said: It got sligthly better towards the end when You was talking with Riko about loosing her friend due to someone else and gave out to her jealousy (which is something relatable many people went through in real lives I guess) but I think they should make think a little bit more fluent throughout the series and start hinting it before rather then literally push it to your face and resolve in just one episode. This subtle hinting was something that I especially liked in previous Love Live but it falls too flat here. I think this one is much more of a preference kind of thing, but i actually liked how they handled this drama as well. Since early on in the series, the series has "shipped" Chika and Riko so hard, be it during the anime itself or the ending. We were shown how close they were getting with each other in such a short time that we (well I did) forgot how close Chika and You were. The 3rd years also showed this by thinking that Chika and Riko were the two initial members of the idol club, when it's actually Chika and You. We (Again, at least i did) were shown so much Chika x Riko that we didn't know how You felt during all this. This was all shown and tied up quite nicely this episode without dragging the drama for too long with You realizing that it was all a misunderstanding on her part. But again, i think this is just a matter of preference. |
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Okay, this is one of the downside of having Watanabe You as my potential favorite girl. |
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| Finally an episode dedicated to the best girl. Right from the beginning, she was the only character out of the group that felt like a proper character, instead of an over-the-top archetype. You went from Chika's best friend during the first few episodes to that girl who's just there, to the point that I even forgot she was part of their idol group. So I'm glad they addressed it. And that scene with You and Chika in front of her house was the first time this show made me tear up a bit. |
| That love triangle, tho. ♡ Wonderful episode, as usual. |
| Ah.. After just watching Qualidea Code, I really appreciated the animation and art of this. The performance was soo beautiful, and I really really loved their outfits for it. |
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| i think i can say i dont quite like Aquors songs, im enjoying this but not that excited when their performing.. |
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| This is so gay I'm so happy |
| Another great episode and this time the development between You and Chika is so amazing !! |
| All my yeses for Dia/Mary. Kill me for saying this but Yoshiko got "D" as a prize. Why am I like this. "Mosumosu" lmao. This gonna get popular. Come to think of it, none of them particularly get along well with Riko other than Chika. Like they get along well but something feels lacking. She's like. always just there. The face of the group, but not anything more than that. Riko doesn't shine imo. You is the same tbh. But in her case, she's always cheering up the group from the shadows, which I dig more. but has no one to pair up with. Riko kinda "stole" Chika away from her. And Mari you just don't go harrass others to sort out their problems lmao. But that's very much like her. I expected someone else tho. The ED hints Yohane so I thought it's finally her time to pair up with You. Guess not. Well, I'm always up for more Mari, she can have everyone in her harem and I would still be satisfied lol. Being serious, it makes sense if it's her because she has had a similar issue with her same-year friends. And You just became a lot more adorable. Her delusions are adorable hahaha. I'm as insecure as her so I can feel. We got more and more lesbians in this show hahaha. It's good like that. And looks like we don't need to worry. Chika is always ready to make it into a threesome. Just sayin. And Riko's role was filled in nicely there. And I love You x Chika yeees. I think I have more ships in this love live than the original haha. Riko was finally able to move on. I'm proud of her. And everyone. Man everyone looked great there. The song was nice too. 10/10 for this episode. Preferred it over the Kanan drama tbh, but that's because that one felt a bit elongated, it still got concluded nicely. Relationships are beautiful. |
TragicRomanceSep 11, 2016 6:00 AM
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| Thank you for this |
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| Not the strongest episode in terms of emotion, but that's fine. We already got a few heavy hitting episodes. The situation with Chika and You wasn't as serious as the third years drama, so it's fitting. You will always remain the best girl. Her fantasies (let's be honest, that was pure fanservice), that judo throw and those glasses... The song was alright, but to be honest none of the music in LLS has hit the same level as Start Dash did for me in the original. Their outfits were cute though and You's VA singing the ED solo sounded pretty good too. Chika's such a cutie |
| Don't worry You, if I had to use a word to describe Chika, selfish would be the very last word I would use. Chika is essentially the embodiment of unity, after all, she was the one who started the idea of being a school idol, and taking all the trouble persuading everyone to join. monoside said: A little bit dissapointed on Chika, she doesn't being so observant like previous episode was. I think You bit struggle alone here without Chika initiation to confront her, so glad Mari took the role here. But yea in the end Chika finally come to You but still not being open like she being open to Riko. My guess on this is that Chika and You had been friends since childhood, and you tend to sometimes take some things for granted with your childhood friend. Hence it was a bit slow for Chika to notice You's struggles but still she does notice it in the end in her own way and visited You's house during midnight using a bicycle. That's genuine friendship to its fullest. Mich666 said: I dunno... feels like unnecessary plot to me, pushing their agendas from the last episode even further when their attempts to be school idols are almost like secondary plot arc in this show right now. Is this even named Love Live at all? The show of Love Live is all about strengthening the foundations of the group. Like how μ's did it in the past 2 seasons. So we can expect the creators will be basing the story based on the personal issues between the girls, and how they solve it which in turn further strengthening their bonds. Just like Honoka said in the end of the second season: "I do not know what to say, I don't feel the need to convey anything, we are already one." Mich666 said: Also, the pool scene was absolutely unnecessary, it added nothing but bad comedy to the table. Next they were so blatantly showing You and Chika incompatibility it really felt strange to watch them after a while (and it quite didn't work as intended in the end because this feeling of weirdness remained). I also find it jarring that they even went to live show WITHOUT Riko, i was expecting they would rather go to her concert instead - at least that's something original Muse would have done (albeit this's maybe more realistic but still). As effect of this I simply don't feel strong bond of friendship between them which is really bad for such anime. Hmm well they still have to prioritize making it into Love Live!, while Riko doesn't want to give up on her piano dream. And I am betting that Riko would not want them to give up on the competition just to watch her perform. The bonding feeling was conveyed subtly through their performance, I think the 'reaching out to my friends' gesture towards the end was awesome. Riko could've just rejoin them after that. At least this issue was vastly improved as compared to Kotori's drama in the previous Love Live. (Kinda feel like the creators were trying to right this one lol) Mich666 said: It got sligthly better towards the end when You was talking with Riko about loosing her friend due to someone else and gave out to her jealousy (which is something relatable many people went through in real lives I guess) but I think they should make think a little bit more fluent throughout the series and start hinting it before rather then literally push it to your face and resolve in just one episode. This subtle hinting was something that I especially liked in previous Love Live but it falls too flat here. Hard to debate with this one but for me I like how things are pushed into my face like this one lol. BRING ME THE DRAMA. But I don't think it's overly done, due to the fact they resolved it in one episode. |
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| best episode for me so far. i loved the fact we finally get to see You's feelings. she's my fave and i always wondered why they pushed her to the back and practically replaced her with Riko and we finally got to touch on that. i also loved how the show really went that far back to the first ep when You was the only one who with her when it all started out. like she just wanted to spend time with Chika ;~; really i loved the whole thing and i'm pretty sure i cried a little bit with You cuz i could relate a bit and i love how Chika was able to resolve it just by being there :3 Chika x You ship really the best ship. yousoro~ i just like em infinitely more than Chika x Riko. also i must say that You's make-believe talks to Chika was gold. loved those and omg her with megane was perhaps the greatest thing ever  so adorbs 😍just like Hanayo, both my LL best girls wear glasses so i made the right choice :> hope if the girls ever do meet µ's, HanaYou must happen :O |
| I think this episode has finally shown us the way Chika-Rico-You relationships are. You realized that she is an important friend for Chika, but at the same time we see that relationships between Chika and Rico is more than that, more special and tender. I can`t call it love for now, but it is definately not friendship. And these feelings can become love someday, who knows? In the ending since 1st episode we could see that picture:  And now we know what it supposed to mean) Hope to see something like this someday)  |
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