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| Damn, I couldn't even tell that was Momiji and looks like his bond broke with Akito after he grew up. I really liked this episode because it revolved mainly on Momiji but I wonder what that beginning was. |
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ruckes said: totally,almost everything in furuba was always there. AnitadelaBrisa said: This ep corresponds to the chapters I most awaited its adaptation. Momiji is by far one of my favorites in the zoodiac (not counting Yuki and Kyo) On one hand, there's a lot of too loving and foretelling moments of the beginning of the end. Ayame and Mine reaffirming their bond, Yuki and Machi advancing little by little (Machi all blushed pls!) and although it's not romantic but Thoru and Kisa hug was to cute On the other way, there's the climax of Momiji's development, its growth that seems superficial cuz it's still silly on the outside, it actually has an impressive maturity. And if we rewatched, from the beginning Momiji was always transparent in his feelings towards Thoru and was always direct with Kyo (maybe laughing kawaii-ish but scathing) And now he says it more moving and concise than ever: yo podría tenerla but she wants to choose you, don't give up. Akito being convinced by his father that he was born to be loved is seen once more. But now the second broken curse Momiji decides to be free, although it scares him, instead of holding the bond that no longer exists I held back the tears when he left smiling after the talk with his mother, if the ED had been Eden I'd have let out all the cry. but arigato, sayonara Agreed. I'm surprised people didn't see Momiji had feelings for Tohru. He never hid it. I too was looking forward to this episode. in another way, but kinda the same thing happened with Yuki, which could be read as a shiping with Thoru if someone didn't pay attention. And when he finally has that talk with Manabe, all the pieces fit together and there's no doubt his intention was always the search for maternal kindness. Just like Momiji, with laughter and nonsense but with sincerity, always showed romantic displays of affection |
Pre_Yum said: Damn... they really changed Momiji into a hottie in just one episode. He grew up really fast. Once again, we got to see the past or what they're thinking about their curses. Got to see Akito going mad about everyone leaving her. Welp, they can't stay beside you forever. I found it interesting that Momiji likes Tohru as well, I always thought she was like a big sister to him. But, whatever. Kyou still not sure about Tohru. Papa Shigure is still funny as ever. I love him. LOL. The last scene where Momiji's mother told him to Take care made him so happy. I hope he finds his own path in all of this. i haven't watched the episodee yet just came to find you :peepocheer |
no remorse holds no recourse now i'm leaving slowly oh won't you hold me? |
| Really thought is was gonna be Haru that got his curse broken next. Then it turned out to be Momiji all of a sudden. |
| Leaves from the vine~ |
| momiji changed a LOT physically oh my god. but his personality, the things he do, is still the same. his voice is also a lot deeper now but his figure speech is still the same. and his curse is broken. just like that. no cause, no warning, just. like. that. he's free, just like that. but what'll he do now that he's free? and we're really uncovering akito more, how she gets this "im a god. you all live and die for me, you must love me, you will obey me." mindset, the trauma she went through because of her mother, and just how she became the twisted person she is |
| Momiji is free so proud of him! and on his own way. 5/5. |
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| Woa Momiji grew up so fast? Wth lol. He looks creepy with the rabbit backpack now but man the despair on Akito's face from Momiji's bond breaking more than makes up for it. Die bitch. |
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| i can't believe how this season is delivering things. it's truly amazing. momiji becoming a hot damn piece in a single episode, i'm here for it lmao i love how kyou didn't deny anything momiji said to him, but instead gave us his own perspective of the matter. he really is unsure about tohru, but i hope he comes to resolve his feelings soon :peepocry i LOVED THAT MOMIJI'S CURSE WAS BROKEN. FUCKING WAY TO GO, MOMIJI |
no remorse holds no recourse now i'm leaving slowly oh won't you hold me? |
| HOW MOMIJI?! HOW? I'm sorry but u haven't any chance with Thoru...Only Kyo x Thoru |
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Usa1288 said: Kisa1208 said: They can still not be happy about them. I’m not very happy with them either. As long as they’re not being rude about it. I think the episode was great for what it was, but I feel like it’s missing things by coming before other scenes and by being pushed together into one episode instead of separated by a few episodes. So far in the series I had been able to appreciate the series as Fruits Basket, now I find I’m having to remind myself that’s it’s not exact, it’s an adaptation and there will be changes. (And before someone says, “they changed stuff earlier”, none of those changes had the significance that the changes this episode could bring.” I completely agree with you and Danae. I really liked this episode but as a manga reader, I can't help being a bit disappointed about the things they cut out due to rearranging chapters and rushing things. Hard agree here as well. I mean personally I wouldn't mind so much if they skipped some things but they keep adapting filler which could easily be removed in favour of these scenes but for some reason that's a no go but adapting filler and cutting the actual story/character moments is? Idk I'm not understanding their mindset especially with it most likely being 1 cour. they squandered insight into Kyo’s character. So many small things were cut like his flashbacks/thoughts during the first and then the second conversation he had with Momiji this week I understand the mangaka is involved but I've gotta say, depending on how the rest of the season goes, I dont agree with her decisions at all and I hope they haven't dropped the ball. assuming the extent she is involved that much in the final season is large. |
DarudiusMay 5, 2021 3:15 PM
| Oof, I’m not a fan of some things they did this episode. They adapted the Momiji part very well, but I am disappointed by some of the stuff they cut off, especially the interactions between Kyo and Momiji. There was a small part I wanted to see animated, especially cause I thought it was cute and funny, but I guess they decided to keep it more angsty. Also, I’m really wondering why they decided to animate that Machi and Yuki scene in the beginning? It was very confusing when I saw it because their relationship isn’t that close yet, and it makes me think they might actually rush quite a few things now. When I saw those beginning scenes I thought they accidentally released one of the ending episodes at first, rather than it being actually episode 5. I’m even more confused on why they decided to animate it so early when it also lead to nowhere in the episode itself, considering that Yuki and Machi were not the main focus for this episode either. Furuba’s adaptation has been going so well so far, and I honestly hope that they don’t ruin it with how much rearranging they’ve already been doing. |
aydentheweeb said: phantomfandom said: Yes there was a time skip actually! For a more detailed look on that I would suggest picking up the manga! I think it was like a year maybe time skip or something around there? My memory is a bit fuzzy on the exact time the skip was since I haven't read the manga in years.The growth spurt is so unrealistic that I almost think there's a time skip between episode 4 and 5. Not gonna lie it really make me confuse at the beginning, which is not a good start. nooo ... there is no time skip, lol. the only time that has passed between this episode and the last was graduation>new school year, which in japan isnt much time at all. we just havent seen momiji in a little while. |
| i adore furuba but the momiji growth spurt will always bug me... seriously dont understand why he didnt just gradually grow up ? that aside, great episode. and to everyone confused by his love for tohru, thats always been present.. he just didnt think he had a chance because he was so small, and she considered him more of a brother. i get that it couldve been hard to catch/remember. |
| As some people said, this Momiji's growth also bugging me like wtf... did i miss some arc or smth, Momiji is a great character overall tho, really like him. There is some things i feel rushed as well like Yuki x Machi pair, i don't think they are that close to feel the chemistry. And is it just me or everyone is starting to change and more mature except Kyo himself? idk he's starting to become bland compared to everyone else's development, probably not his turn yet. |
| This is one of the most painful parts of Fruits Basket imo; Momiji's freedom from the curse makes you realise that the Sohma's issues & problems don't end with the curse. As Momiji said - he can't go back to the time when things weren't broken. He still has no family and nothings really changed. BUT to be free is a beautiful thing because he has hope for a bright and happy future. |
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| Momiji shut the door in Akito's face..I couldn't stop laughing lmaooo |
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| Great to see momiji moving forward, and lets be honest, he is where we are all at at all times. always looking for what can hold us down and feel like we can keep moving forward. |
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phantomfandom said: The growth spurt is so unrealistic that I almost think there's a time skip between episode 4 and 5. Not gonna lie it really make me confuse at the beginning, which is not a good start. I think he hasn't appeared since episode 2, and it's not clear how much time has been between these episodes. Sudden growth spurts can happen in just a few months, and the time difference between ep2 and 5 could have been long enough for a growth spurt to happen, I think? |
Momoji growing up and moving on, starting to see the pattern of everyone breaking free from Akito |
| I find the curse thing to be incredibly stupid, no one is tying them to Akito, they can leave and live separately like Yuki and Kyo. Also the curse simply breaking makes no sense. Momiji's sudden growth is yet another thing that makes no sense. |
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| Momiji may have had it the hardest, to lose your mother like that must be unbelievably hard. |
"When everyone else is about to give up, the fighter who becomes the role model, is the true Leader."  |
LunaaScarlet said: I’m kinda sad that i got spoil that momiji cruse was going to break but at least i don’t know why. Overall holy shit what a good episode Yes, a great episode. But what you mean you don't know why? I concluded that it was purely because he came to terms with his attitude towards Akito, realizing he can't be tied to her forever. |
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| Wow did Momiji grew up fast. He's so tall now. I never thought that Momiji would have feelings for Tohru. The stare Kyo gave him was intense. This time, Momiji's bond broke. It's really sad that his own mother doesn't know him because of that event and now he is following his own path. |
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Maou_heika said: I agree, I don't comprehend the curse thing. I'm just trying to finish up this show.I find the curse thing to be incredibly stupid, no one is tying them to Akito, they can leave and live separately like Yuki and Kyo. Also the curse simply breaking makes no sense. Momiji's sudden growth is yet another thing that makes no sense. |
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| That was quite unexpected. Momiji grew up - by a lot - and the curse was broken for him too? I was spoiled to this fact in season 1 or 2 because I read the wiki but I wasn't expecting this at all. It's still so unfair how Momiji was basically thrown away by his family. I dislike his father and mother equally. His mother for rejecting him as a child even though he did nothing wrong. His father, for promising him love equal to both of them, but not giving in the end. Basically treating him like an afterthought, and prioritising his own happiness. But it was great to see Momiji be broken from his chains, to be free. I did not expect him to like Tohru in that way, but in a sense it was fitting. And though of course I ship Tohru x Kyo, I can't help but feel bad for Momiji. If Tohru were to be with Momiji, that's not something so bad either. Momiji is great. I'm sure he'll find his happiness, away from the curse of the Somas. One thing I might've not liked so much was how sudden he grew I think. To be fair, they didn't exactly show how long it'd been since the last episode, so for all we know it could've been several weeks. If that's so, it would make more sense I guess, and based on the reactions of the people around him I'd say that this happened sometime ago (whether it's several days or weeks I can't say either though). Also, Tohru and Kisa hugging and exuding hearts was really cute and funny lol |
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| Momoji really did get an impressive growth spurt. It honestly feels really weird seeing how sudden it was. I wonder if everyone else will be this sudden? |
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| I didn't remember all of that about Momiji. Just that he became tall very fast. Awesome character. |
 Life is a despicable endurance race |
Chiibi said: Momiji's growth spurt is way too drastic. Would make more sense to happen at the very end of the series instead of now. Lol it just bothers me.  This though. xD I love their sisterly bond ♥ Nothing more needs to be said. The last time he appeared, on this season ep2, he was definitely smaller than Tohru, this grown spurt felt too drastic and unnatural, but maybe that was also the case on the manga. Enjoyable episode otherwise. Also, in the beginning, Yuki was contemplating telling it to Machi, I find that weird because that means he cares more about her than the other people around him, and the show has yet to make him be aware of it. Rytakahashi09 said: Momiji was like : "I'm free now b*tch so f*ck off" If only Akito had had more of those in her life up to now, she wouldn't have grown to be such a bitch. |
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| I'm probably the only one who felt Armin instead of Momiji that fast growth was unreal but we all seen that classmate who grown 10cm after summer. 5/5 |
| I cry so much for Momiji. Next to Kyou and Rin, Momiji's story is by far the saddest. His family literally erased him as if he never existed. My personal familial story is rather similar to Rin's, and, in my mind, the only thing worse than having a parent despise and abuse you would be for them to completely disregard and forget your very existence. The opposite of love is indifference. Sweet, innocent Momiji...... If not for Kyou, I would be happy for Momiji to win Tohru. He would do absolutely anything for her. Please let him find his future family soon... I can't take it anymore ༼,☯﹏☯,༽ |
| Finally! Momiji's development. Despite choosing not to be alongside his family in the end, he still found happiness—and I'm happy for him for that. Also not surprising that Momiji's in love with Tohru since it could easily be seen through his actions ever since season 1 2 curses down yet I still have no clue how |
| congratulation for Momiji :D |
| Momiji is best boy in this entire series and deserves the greatest happiness. Yes, many of them suffered and they all do but if I could only choose one, it'd be Momiji. He's tall and handsome and it's sad he has a crush on Tohru which will never come to fruition but he has moved on and that just makes me happy. He is growing up not just physically but mentally and emotionally. Honestly, I liked this episode the most. |
| 臭い- |
| How did Momiji get free of the curse out of nowhere? Is it going to be explained later or did I miss something? |
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Bibimbapski said: Momiji is best boy in this entire series and deserves the greatest happiness. Yes, many of them suffered and they all do but if I could only choose one, it'd be Momiji. He's tall and handsome and it's sad he has a crush on Tohru which will never come to fruition but he has moved on and that just makes me happy. He is growing up not just physically but mentally and emotionally. Honestly, I liked this episode the most. Momiji is indeed the best boy of all. <3 |
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| This is by far the best episode of this season till now. Momiji's determination makes him probably my favorite character of Furuba after Kyo <3 5/5 |
| "Life is too bitter, so coffee, at least should be sweet..." - Hikigaya Hachiman (Yahari Ore no Seishun Love Come wa Machigatte Iru) |
| I must have accidently skipped an episode or something... |
LilyGinnyBlack1 said: Yeah, I was semi joking. It's just that this Momiji stuff came completely out of nowhere. grandy_UiD said: I must have accidently skipped an episode or something... Why do you think that? I can confirm if you have or haven't. If the previous episode you watched invovled Rin and Hatsuharu, then you didn't skip an episode. |
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