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Apr 13, 2017 10:50 AM
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Mm, another interesting episode.

While I think the pacing feels kinda slow, they are developing more and more for the club and Kurogo. He is developing relationships with the other main characters to get to know them better and also learning the art of kabuki.

Hoping to see some more dance soon. The drama was rather evident between the club members. Got pretty tense even.

Mod Edit: Modified title as series name was updated.
sarroushJun 21, 2017 9:02 PM
Apr 13, 2017 10:56 AM
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It's hard to invite them as always. Wow that megane friend is very informative and being prepared. i.e. possible members last ep. and cosplay/kabuki cloths for this ep. It's interesting,

A chance to talk to one of the possible member, who says he is into combat now. Wow, he used to do female characters?!

Surprising to see two old men (teacher's grandpa and current young kabuki actor) supportive of enjoying Kabuki as entertainment.

Kabuki watching. At least there are two who are interested (though not officially in).

26:30 next.
tsubasaloverApr 13, 2017 10:59 AM
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Apr 14, 2017 10:51 AM
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Kurogo got some people to watch kabuki. Jin didn't want to join because he doesn't like amateurs performing kabuki just for fun. Then he got lectured by his grandfather. Hanamichi finally admitted he likes dancing.
Apr 14, 2017 11:04 AM
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Cmon whats up with all the hate and the low score
This is a lot of fun!
Apr 14, 2017 1:03 PM
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Wow, Hana-chan... that was an unexpected development lol

I love the ED <3
Apr 14, 2017 4:05 PM
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Much like the first episode, this one was filled with comedy and plot development to ensure a satisfying story. Kurogo teaches us the basics of kabuki history, Jin understands there is more to kabuki than what is learned in the theater and Hanamichi learns there is nothing wrong with liking female dancing. I like the way Kurogo relates to the other characters and helps them overcome their problems. If anything, this is proving to be an interesting series.
Apr 14, 2017 4:13 PM
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Aaaaand the award for the best character development of 2017 goes to...Niwa Hanamichi! Seriously, I love him so much <3

Also, Ebihara reminds me of Yuurakutei Yakumo Kikuhiko so much??
Apr 14, 2017 7:19 PM
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Wait. Is Kaoru male or female? I'm confused.
Apr 14, 2017 7:37 PM
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Apart from the rival dude being a dick, that 180 from Hana really freaked me out....I miss the masculine version already :(

Mormegil said:
Wait. Is Kaoru male or female? I'm confused.
They made it pretty clear that Kaoru is a girl lol
Apr 14, 2017 7:43 PM

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Tokoya said:
Apart from the rival dude being a dick, that 180 from Hana really freaked me out....I miss the masculine version already :(

Mormegil said:
Wait. Is Kaoru male or female? I'm confused.
They made it pretty clear that Kaoru is a girl lol


Yeah. I thought so. But when that guy called her a "girly boy," I was confused throughout the rest of the episode.
Apr 14, 2017 7:57 PM

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I got impression that Hana-chan is gay.
Apr 14, 2017 10:40 PM

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This show is just plain dumb. No appeal, nothing new.

One more episode (I want to see how they handle a real kabuki presentation) aaaaaand: dropped.
Apr 14, 2017 10:42 PM
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wasn't expecting such a Hana-chan [intensifies] moment

it's on the slower side but I am still interested in their performance

and sure this isn't the most brilliant thing in Deen's catalogue but it's only 0.32 points higher than Hand Shakers
come on man

Z_Tetriminos said:
No appeal, nothing new

kabuki (clubs) in anime is pretty fucking new in comparison to everything else
standApr 14, 2017 10:46 PM
Apr 14, 2017 10:51 PM

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Please Hana-chan xDD
This series is getting better. I'm seeing it in a new light. Will keep watching.
Apr 14, 2017 11:48 PM
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Zuraki said:
Aaaaand the award for the best character development of 2017 goes to...Niwa Hanamichi! Seriously, I love him so much <3

Also, Ebihara reminds me of Yuurakutei Yakumo Kikuhiko so much??


Didnt expect Hana-chan's 180 flip at all! I can't wait to see him interact with the rest of the cast!

And yes, when I saw Ebihara and the way he talked I was just: "Kikuhiko, is that you?!"
Apr 15, 2017 4:47 AM

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What the hell Hana-chan? Well that was unexpected hahaha. xDD I love this anime.
Apr 15, 2017 4:55 AM

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Link_Lee said:
Zuraki said:
Aaaaand the award for the best character development of 2017 goes to...Niwa Hanamichi! Seriously, I love him so much <3

Also, Ebihara reminds me of Yuurakutei Yakumo Kikuhiko so much??


Didnt expect Hana-chan's 180 flip at all! I can't wait to see him interact with the rest of the cast!

And yes, when I saw Ebihara and the way he talked I was just: "Kikuhiko, is that you?!"

Lol yeah! Imagine if Ishida Akira was voicing Ebihara too...that would have been so funny hehe
Apr 15, 2017 3:48 PM

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Did Hana-chan just come out of the closet?
Apr 15, 2017 5:10 PM

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@Zuraki for a second there I almost thought it was Ishida Akira! I had to go check
密室殺人はなぜ美しいのか。
Apr 15, 2017 5:17 PM

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tsuyokunaru said:
@Zuraki for a second there I almost thought it was Ishida Akira! I had to go check

Aah, yeah, if he were voicing Ebihara it would have been so meta lmao
Apr 16, 2017 5:43 AM

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So I didn't think I was going to like this show

I love being proven wrong. I love the characters we've seen so far, all of them likable

But the main draw is Kabuki, and how all the characters feel about Kabuki. Especially as we learn some character's history with the art

That damn cliffhanger before the show

300th pun
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You got some nice viewpoint there, I always know I can't fool you with my sharpest tagging skills



Apr 16, 2017 3:26 PM

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at least this MC is not too pushy when i comes to recruiting/convincing potential members...
next episode we'll see a true serious Kabuki performance of professionals.
lol Hana-chan shed ture colors!
4/5.


Apr 16, 2017 7:12 PM

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This is a really fun show so far. One of the better ones this season for sure
Apr 17, 2017 1:17 AM

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Who knew Niwa senpai was that loose. This show is heavily underrated which is pretty sad
Apr 17, 2017 4:16 AM

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Cute show, the premise is good/interesting enough to carry the entire show for me. Directing is pretty cute and has personality, this should be something like Cheer Boys, a fun time, I hope. I really want to find out more about kabuki and this show is the perfect way to do it! Also, Deen really went all out with Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu, so I know they have a basic idea of how to do kabuki right, but yeah this is a high school series so I don't expect it to be on Rakugo Shinjuu's tier.
:3
Apr 18, 2017 4:13 PM

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this show needs more love, so nice and fun to watch and gosh, hana-chan, my child



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Apr 28, 2017 1:23 AM

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I don't agree about the pacing, Stark. I feel as if it was well paced, we got to see Kaoru and Hana, in particular, in a new light. I think Kaoru's on the edge but Hana-chan definitely has joined the Kabuki group, so that's a first taste of success for Kuro!
The character change of Hana-chan though, xD! I enjoyed it!
May 3, 2017 4:42 AM

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lol, that sudden character switch.
Apr 27, 2019 7:32 PM
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That switch....it would've been more interesting if it would've been hinted that he was more softer through his mannerisms but instead its a TWIST. I wish this series had some charisma. ANYTHING. Especially the mc he is painfully dull.
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Rod_Russ said:
I got impression that Hana-chan is gay.

Hannah_Ana said:
Did Hana-chan just come out of the closet?

Stripes said:
That switch....it would've been more interesting if it would've been hinted that he was more softer through his mannerisms but instead its a TWIST. I wish this series had some charisma. ANYTHING. Especially the mc he is painfully dull.


What? His story hinted quite directly that he straigh guy whose love interest perceived him more as a “female friend” than a boy, so he went into a temporary obsession with masculinity. Yep, the author’s understanding of a feminine man is overly caricatured and somewhat annoying, but nothing in story has said that he should be perceived as gay.

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