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May 14, 2021 4:11 PM

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The longest advertisement I have ever watched, but at least it was put together to be enjoyable.
May 14, 2021 6:02 PM

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I'm disappointed she rode her cub during the trip after she promised her teacher not to. That's a pretty serious breach of trust.

The last five minutes felt like just one long commercial from Honda. "and this fantastic machine can be yours for just 12 easy payments of ......."
May 15, 2021 1:43 AM

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awesome episode, she's getting out of her shell and being really bold and i love it for her
May 15, 2021 1:57 AM
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Full of wholesome. I loved it more than previous episodes. Koguma finally proved her true enjoyment.
"There are endless possibilities." I think this quote fits SUPER CUB.
May 15, 2021 4:31 AM

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Reiko just lights up like a sun when she saw her little rebel wife outside the bus. And ran up to greet her! It was so cute

And on their romantic trip together, she clings on to Koguma even if they weren't going really fast, Reiko just wanted to hold her girlfriend and be close to her. Awwwwwwwwww my little lesbians are in love,,,,YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEES

They are so cute together❤❤❤

IMO this was the episode with the strongest Yuri vibes so far and therefore the one I enjoyed the most. Koguma and Reiko goes so well together and is one of my favorite lesbian couples/ships this season

The way she holds her is so precious,,,,YEEEEEEEEEEEES



Yuri-CrusaderMay 15, 2021 4:58 AM
May 15, 2021 4:47 PM
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Atavistic said:
Also, get your minds out of the gutters guys. It's pretty obvious that Koguma had the thermometer in her armpit to check her temperature; that happens a lot when girls get fevers in anime, it just looks weird here cos Koguma is lying down when she checks it the second time.
Yeah, no it wasn't "obvious" or else I wouldn't have said anything. I did go back and watch those two scenes again and I can see that maybe it was indeed all about her armpit, which is what I assumed it was all this time anyway. But it still wasn't "obvious," regardless of it being a common trope.

sKyBlazer08 said:
Also, Japan really loves to promote Mt. Fuji lmao.
I could have sworn that I'd read somewhere that the same Yamanashi Prefecture tourism board that sponsored Laid Back Camp had thrown some money into this production, along with Honda; but now I can't find that source. So maybe I hallucinated it while I had my three-hour fever I checked with an armpit thermometer from an awkward angle.
May 15, 2021 8:30 PM

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WHY IS THE THERMOMETER UNDER THE COVERS!!! Exactly where was she sticking that thermometer???

edit: That was good episode. Every time she makes a turn, I think she's in the wrong lane. This episode made me so anxious.
I guess the teacher should've taken her keys if they really didn't want her riding.
dragynfaerieMay 15, 2021 8:53 PM
May 16, 2021 12:48 AM
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Losing interest on an anime you were enjoying sucks, but unfortunately it happened to me with Super Cub.
I was really enjoying it up until episode 4, but then episode 5 came out and it was so unrealistic and absurd that it completely ruined my enjoyment. Super Cub is an anime that is fairly realistic and relaxing, an episode like that has absolutely no place in it, so I was expecting things to get back on track with episode 6 and all I got instead was a reminder that Super Cub is basically a Honda advert disguised as anime, making me feel like it's not worth watching it anymore.
I'll give episode 7 a try when it comes out, but I don't have any hopes it will win me back.
Not even Koguma's precious smile could save this anime for me. A shame, really.

/rant
May 16, 2021 8:18 AM
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As someone who live very close to Kamakura, it's rly nice to see how kamakura is presented. Also CG has gotten so much better compared to ep1 too. Nice and chill as always
May 17, 2021 7:12 AM

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another nice episode. koguma's trip with her cub was great, i loved it. and reiko getting all excited for her was so cute. the next episode is called "the color of summer sky and the aqua colored girl" so i think we're finally going to see the third character !! she quite stood out in the few shots she got this episode, with her light colored skin and hair too
May 18, 2021 12:19 PM
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I'm loving this series more and more. Really looking forward to each new episode each week.
May 18, 2021 5:48 PM

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Music/Score 10/10
CGI 9/10
Animation 10/10
Main Character Expressions/Faces 100/10.

Koguma clearly Best MC of Season... most sincere and emotional expressions.
Nyan-Pasu!... [ Ara Ara ] [ Waifus ]
May 19, 2021 6:18 AM

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Frank_86 said:
ImmortalZero said:
...As an experienced rider in Japan I can tell you what they did pillion riding in the end was definitely illegal...


Really? Is it because of:
A_ the displacement of the engine? (only allowed on bigger bikes?)
B_ you can't ride pillion on routes?
C_ you just can't ride pillion on any bike, on any road?

Weird, considering the bike was made in Japan and still comes with a pillion Rewatched it to be sure, it actually had a grill (was that the reason that makes riding like that "illegal"?). We have a joke here for situations like that: you ask your friend "can I borrow a sharpie? I need to redraw my butt crack!" LoL

Here in South America you can carry a passenger on any bike, provided they wear their helmet.


Not sure if you'll see this because it's been days but I'll answer it anyway :)

In order to legally pillion you need:
- a bike that's above 125cc (MC cub was only 52cc)
- license should be at least 1 years old (MC just got her motorcycle license over summer break)

Another nitpick is that she passed through several highways where it's illegal if your bike again is below 125cc. Some of the highway she passed is also age restricted where you have to be at least 20 years old.
May 22, 2021 2:55 AM

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trying to catch up to a class excursion using Super Cub. Good thing Koguma managed to get to the place without any accident.
May 23, 2021 12:14 PM

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Now I know why the Japanese bow to apologize. It's to hide their sly, defiant grins. :D
May 23, 2021 8:32 PM
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It was interesting to see those two defy the orders of their teachers (i.e. not riding the Cub during the trip). I was under the impression that Japanese society/culture values strict obedience to superiors and authority, especially in an organized setting such as school. I guess not!
May 25, 2021 7:24 AM

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So, those mysterious money where coming from her savings from the scholarship. Finally they said it.

My shit mind when Koguma was moaning and my sigh of regret when she took out the thermometer....

How will Koguma go back? If the teachers don't allow Koguma to ride her bike home then she'll have to leave it there.

Looks like the third character will finally get introduced in the next episode.
May 25, 2021 10:14 AM

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How will Koguma go back? If the teachers don't allow Koguma to ride her bike home then she'll have to leave it there.

She was only forbidden to ride it during the stay there. Not that she listened even to that, as we could see...
May 26, 2021 7:27 AM

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I'm glad she didn't miss her trip and got to enjoy it with Reiko. Felt sad that Reiko's cub needs to be changed but after what happened during summer break not surprised. Also we are halfway through the series and still we didn't see the third girl. I hope she appears soon.
Jun 10, 2021 4:17 AM
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The streets in this anime always look so deserted. If I tried going for a 170km road trip here I'll come back with lung cancer.
Jun 13, 2021 3:28 AM

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Loving these two, the shipper in me is strongly developing for these two cub loving girls. Loving the show so far.
Jun 17, 2021 11:18 AM
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Reiko took a helmet with her just in case. Naw, she knew what was up lol.

Glad Koguma got over her fever, and that she has a friend in Reiko. Can you imagine if something like this happened when she first got her Cub? I don't know if she'd have the confidence to take the trip
Jun 24, 2021 2:29 AM

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Nice episode!
Koguma did get to go on his trip, and well he got to take a little tour.
Pd: HOW CUTE THE TWO OF YOU LOOK IN THE CUB <3
Jul 30, 2021 9:22 AM
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This is fiction they aren't going to follow road laws in anime ffs even when they do it's usually for a gag
Aug 16, 2021 2:26 AM

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Bit worried something might happen to Koguma after just recovering but good that she succeeded in joining her class trip. I can't imagine the teachers reactions on Koguma and Reiko sneaking away because complaining to Koguma's non-existing parents isn't really an option lol.

Dec 5, 2021 12:24 PM

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This anime has some really enjoyable music at times..
I don't know why, but I'm feeling very emotional during this episode..
Dec 7, 2022 11:13 AM

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Like all anime, one can not question the finer points of plot or the details of motorcycling. We must suspend disbelief to enjoy the story as it was intended. Personally, I don't have enough cushion on my backside to ride on a metal rack like Reiko.

Loved Reiko's speech about getting an old Hunter Cub from before electric starts or digital odometers. I'm with Rei. I wish we could still buy those old analog machines with kick starters. Nowadays even the halogen headlamps are considered old fashioned.

The only thing cuter than Koguma in pigtails and a kimono is those two little outlaws taking off on the Super Cub together! 

This actually seemed like a series-ending episode. Reiko declares, "We really do belong up in the mountains!" Then the speech about riding your cub forever and getting parts for it in 50 years.  I wonder if this was written as a possible ending if the anime did not go any further...
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May 3, 2023 1:31 AM

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I genuinely love their relationship, it's just so wholesome and adorable. Two cub friends.

Also those pig tails were truly the best, so cute.
Jun 19, 2023 10:44 PM

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This episode: Young lady takes the probably most uncomrfotable road trip anyone ever would voluntarily take.

It was still very cute and soothing doe.

Anyway, any student who would arrive at the school trip's destination *ahead* of the bus while riding a goddamned scooter would be an instant freaking LEGEND in the school. Sadly, we got only a few reactions.

It would be safe to assume that Koguma would to be elevated to absolute legendary status during the next episodes, especially in such a small school. Alas, I doubt the plot will explore that. A pity, honestly. It would be damn funny and entertaining to watch her having to deal with the absolute madness she just did.
Dec 7, 2023 10:07 PM

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She made it safely, had a great bath and amazing food! The best part is Koguma riding her cub with Reiko on the back. Reiko's smile is priceless. Koguma's pure joy about her cub is a balm to the soul.
Jul 8, 2024 12:28 AM
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i love riding my bike!!!!

Aug 18, 2024 8:39 AM
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In light of the minor controversy that this episode sparked in Japan during the show's airing, here's a page from the manga adaptation acknowledging the illegality of Reiko's pillion ride on Koguma's moped at this point in time:
Dec 8, 2024 8:41 PM

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It sucks she ended up getting a slight fever only to lose it a bit after, but at least she went on the trip!

The way this episode ended would make you think this is the last episode lol

Those two are so cute together!
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Dec 8, 2024 8:45 PM

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In light of the minor controversy that this episode sparked in Japan during the show's airing, here's a page from the manga adaptation acknowledging the illegality of Reiko's pillion ride on Koguma's moped at this point in time:
@Romax24245 Controversy? What happened?
Dec 8, 2024 9:09 PM
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@Romax24245 Controversy? What happened?
@Alkimia

See this thread.
Dec 9, 2024 10:08 AM

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@Romax24245 Thanks! I had no idea that was a thing, but it's funny because I've seen that in other shows but haven't seen any problems with them
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More contrived writing by the minute.

I could understand Reiko bringing a cyclist helmet in case someone gives her a ride. But why would she be bringing the pillon's footrests (along with the necessary tools) to attach them to a supercub, when Koguma originally stated she was staying in bed due to a fever? I bet her ass was sored riding on the bare grill all that along with nothing to cushion any bumpy parts of the road.

Also, why would Koguma's class be all so interested all of a sudden when Koguma showed up in her cub aside the bus. It gave the idea all this time that she was almost invisible to everyone else in that class and that super cubs are something completely unpopular in their friends group.

Regarding to Reiko's comment that cubs can go wherever cars can reach in hillclimbs, it makes me wonder how shitty would the cars be that an incredibly underpowered moped can make a slowpoke hillclimb and proper cars and pickup trucks can't.

Wish they would have adquired proper CG farm to process the supercub CG shots, they are really jarring whenever there's a sideshot with all the lousy deinterlacing effect.

Is complaining the only thing you're good at? I swear, in every comment of every episode thread I see you in it's always the same thing with you.

"Boring this. Bland that. Unrealistic this. Contrived that. Predictable this. Stupid that."

Do you simply not know how to separate fact from fiction? Is it really too much to ask for you to simply sit back, relax, and enjoy a piece of entertainment without taking everything about it so seriously? Hell, have you ever even gone out and had fun? Or are you so bored in your life you just got to find or invent things to complain about. Entertainment serves only one purpose, and that is to entertain. They're not suppose to be 100% realistic. You seem to have a very close-minded set of specifications laid out whenever you watch something and if it doesn't even one of those specifications than in your mind it sucks and no one can convince you otherwise.

Seriously, half the things you complain about you could have easily understood if you'd use your brain for five seconds and/or perhaps did a little research. But when someone does try to explain something to you you either ignore them or mock them by essentially saying, "I'm the smart one. You're not."(Remember our last conversation?) What you wrote here is no different and it's so stupid I can't help but think you're doing it on purpose.

First, Reiko is a biker and she's been in the game longer than Koguma has. If anything the last episode proved that. She's essentially developed a six sense when it comes to fellow bikers. She probably had a pretty good feeling that Koguma would try to make the journey herself and so she came prepared. Yeah, it would been nice if they had thrown in a scene of Reiko explaining why she had those things but it wasn't necessary because we already know how passionate she is when it comes to biking. I mean, come on. I literally figured this out in five seconds. That's what being passionate about a certain hobby is. When was the last time you had a hobby?

Second, anyone in Koguma's class would have noticed that she wasn't present when they had gathered for the trip, especially the teacher, and Reiko would have told them that Koguma was sick. Naturally they'd be surprised to see her there after being informed. It has nothing to do with Koguma being popular or not. Seriously, where do you get these impressions?

Third, have you never considered the fact that mopeds are a lot smaller and lighter than you average vehicle? A strongman could easily pick up Koguma's Cub and carry it a good distance before tiring. And did you forget that Koguma mentioned that she just had Cub modded and tuned up? Giving it more power? Allowing her to keep up with traffic instead of having stay on the side all the time? The cars aren't slow or shitty as you say. A motorcycle with the right mods and specifications can easily climbs those hills as a car or truck can. And for your information, an eighteen wheeler truck will be much slower climbing a hill than a basic Cub. Come on, man. I'm no mechanic, engineer, or even a physics major but even I know this.

And lastly, you're seriously complaining about CGI in Slice-of-Life anime? Give me a break. The CGI in this series is far better than Ex-Arm, Cestvs: The Roman Fighter, or hell, even Overlord III. And it's used very seldom too.

Honestly, all you ever do is complain and complain. Can't you just enjoy a show for what it's worth instead or just kindly ask for someone to explain something you don't understand? Why do you have to be a jerk all the time?
@DirectorK

The irony is that the guy you responded to claimed plenty of times on Reddit that he rode motorcycles for over 20 years. He had plenty of useful insights related to biking to show for his experience in some of his comments, but boy did his arrogance get in the way most of the time. Even in posts where his critiques are at least somewhat valid (such as the episode 5 discussion), his eagerness to assume the worst of intentions from the people behind the show makes it way harder than necessary to take his arguments seriously.
Romax24245Aug 8, 9:05 PM
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