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May 20, 2021 6:02 PM

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Epic opening sequence.

I was curious if they would actually make MaiMai a normal member as I couldn't think of a way it would work probably but it looks like it was a one time performance from here.

Hikari E was very nice.
May 20, 2021 6:53 PM
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Kimurah said:
This feels incredibly left fielded even for such a whacky show about zombie idols.



For starters, why did the producers of the show created such a cliche character as MaiMai (huge boobs, clumsy kind that manages to mix the men showers from the ladies one) and to top it all off she is voiced by Kaede Hondo using the exact same pitch tone she does as Sakura. It's not even hilarious like the last episode of Elaina having Kaede Hondo voicing more than a 12 characters just for the lulz, it just feels weird. Edit: I just noticed that it was indeed Hanakana who voiced Maimai, but my point stands that she pretty much matches Kaede Hondo's pitch voicing Sakura.

This episode sets a predicament that is easily solved at the end in order to return to the status quo of the group. The only reason for this quick introduction and goodbye is probably to make MaiMai an important character at the climax of the series, or something like that (hope they stick to Chekov's gun law)

Hopefully the rest of the episodes finally stop with the filler kind of episodes and give us substantial background info on Yugiri & Tae that seem to be the most influential characters for the group


This sums up my thoughts exactly. Normally I feel like they don't really do fanservice but here it was more evident. The story was also predicable and nothing really new came out of it so I wasn't a big fan; it seemed pretty pointless. We have a lot to look forward to with next week's episode it's just unfortunate they basically wasted this episode with filler.
May 20, 2021 7:35 PM

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Felt like this episode improved zero thing on the series as a whole because it was so random and out of nowhere to introduce a girl that came and gone in a single episode. Like, who actually cares about her? Other than being voiced by Hanakana, this episode was a filler and you can't convince me otherwise. Take the first 20 minutes out and you literally missed nothing. The only real deal is the reporter discovered their deaths.

Dull and uninteresting episode. This second season kind of lost its charm for me. Story doesn't feel that captivating compared to first season's.
May 20, 2021 7:38 PM

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A mixed bag of an episode.

I think I liked Maimai as a character, although I feel they brought her in too strong. I get why they did it - because she was only gonna be in the group for an episode - but that in itself was a weird choice. Why introduce a new character to join the group an quit all in the same episode? What was the point?

The manager was on fire in this episode after a couple of duds the past few episodes, which was food to see.
May 20, 2021 8:43 PM

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People are really upset over a fun episode with some funny moments in it. I guess you can't please everyone.
I thought it was a good episode overall. We know Kotaro did have some kind of connection to Sakura but it was more evident when she was explaining her training in high school and it cut to the scene of Kotaro looking into an empty room.

Tae and Saki eyeing up the cooking class was pretty funny and it was nice to see the girls check out a few things during the festival.

The one upsetting part was during the ending they Just showed a full screen picture of Tae. So if they plan on wrapping this show up this season we'll have a two part of Yuugiri's backstory (FINALLY) hopefully an episode dedicated to Tae and then the last Two episodes based around their revenge.

Though i'd like to see them push it to a season three.
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May 20, 2021 9:03 PM

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Well... unless MaiMai becomes relevant to the plot later on, this week's episode ended up being another filler. Still a quite entertaining one tho.

Anyways, looking forward to Yuugiri's backstory next week.
May 20, 2021 10:11 PM

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Chonam said:
sasahara_n said:


is it clear enough now?

Maybe. But i think the Black haired one was voiced by Ueda Hitmomi. Her tweet was mentioned that she just played in this series but she does't give any clue who's that. So i think it was her

Her tweet: https://twitter.com/Weeeda_I/status/1395402405903097858?s=19



Ueda Hitomi, as we can see on the same screenshot, voiced female committee member.
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May 20, 2021 10:58 PM

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I thought Hondo Kaede was voicing her too but it's KanaHana huh lmao
May 20, 2021 11:01 PM
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bassyey said:
The way Maimai fell is how my younger brother acccidentally fell in the shower room, a few years ago. Blood was everywhere. Needless to say, I physically cringed in this episode's accident. It's funny but at the same time it's one of those things I'm constantly careful of.
shower falls are quite dangerous I usually make sure my feet are dry before stepping. Or I put a towel on the floor.
May 21, 2021 2:47 AM
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Yeah, uh, not the greatest of episodes. Fairly obvious the new member wasn’t going to stick around, it felt like one of those weird episodes you’d get of a sci-fi show where a guest writer would write a self-insert character who was awesome at everything and everyone loved them and then they nope out never to be seen again.

I guess if anyone out there really wanted to imagine being in Franchouchou for the day this was for them?
May 21, 2021 3:47 AM

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Maimai came in like a hurricane and she really shook things up within Franchouchou. One episode appearance and I’m actually going to really miss her! Kotaro’s reaction at the beginning was beyond hilarious 😆

Uh oh... the journalist is still looking into the girls identities and he’s got solid proof now that they idols/ celebrities who have died. I still can’t tell if he’ll take it public or not
May 21, 2021 5:19 AM

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I thought Maimai will be around little bit longer...sad to see her graduate so soon but it was fun
May 21, 2021 6:01 AM

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Man, that intro made my jaw drop, it's exactly like the intro to the very first episode of the show with Sakura. Even brought back that metal soundtrack, I thought Kotaro killed a person lmao. That was a really great episode, we only first met Maimai this episode but I love her already. She's cute, her personality's entertaining, got some boing boings and she's voiced by Kana Hanazawa.

Didn't expect that one girl cowering in the crowd of episode 1 while they were all fighting to become the main focus of an episode. She did awesome and her singing the season 1 ED was great, sad to see her go, wouldn't have mind if she actually joined permanently. Kinda hoping she dies so she can join lmao.

Kotaro using his charms again I see. Seeing Kotaro reminisce about Sakura while in the school is pretty sad, Maimai also probably reminded him of Sakura. Finally! We are getting that Yuugiri backstory next episode and it's part one!? Journalist dude is also almost complete with his investigation, things are about to get spicy.
May 21, 2021 6:11 AM

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I was gonna say it's a bold move to introduce a new character as part of the main cast so late in the game. That's why as soon as she was given the opportunity to speak on stage I thought "she's about to retire isn't she..." yup. Still it was a fun experience. More importantly we finally get a Yugiri episode next week. She really needs it.
May 21, 2021 6:49 AM
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my first reaction to maimai wa " oh sakura? oh wait or not?" she looks similar to her, no wonder she is her fan. I love her though, i actually wanted her to join for real...also Now that man knows that they are zombies, so from here on shit is gonna go down and i'm not ready.

btw wtf was kotaro doing to the pricipal xD
May 21, 2021 9:24 AM

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I have mixed feelings about this episode. It was funny and heartfelt but just felt unneeded.. however at the same time I feel like they’ll run into trouble because of MaiMai down the line. Perhaps she could accidentally leak the secret? Who knows. All in all an OK episode... I’m really excited to see what happens with the guy who seems to be researching them all.
May 21, 2021 3:56 PM
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I loved the episode since the beginning, because of the surprisely reference to HighSchool of The Dead (the music, the color scheme, the blood marks), I recognized immediately (the ones that watched HOTD, I'm not crazy, right? Just watch again the firsts minutes of the episode and the HOTD opening). I love the enterily episode but this reference caught my attention. I don't remember if some reference to HOTD has appeared on Zonbieland Saga before.



I didn't read all the posts here, so I don't know if someone else comment about this.
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May 21, 2021 7:06 PM

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Maimai's Character DB isn't updated yet....
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May 21, 2021 8:53 PM

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Looks like my prediction of this girl becoming the "April O'Neil of Zombieland Saga" came true. I hope that Maimai would be hired as a extra hand.
May 22, 2021 2:05 AM

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that was a short journey for HanaKana...i meant Maimai! lolz
Yuugiri next ep!
5/5.


May 22, 2021 2:12 AM

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Kimurah said:
This feels incredibly left fielded even for such a whacky show about zombie idols.



For starters, why did the producers of the show created such a cliche character as MaiMai (huge boobs, clumsy kind that manages to mix the men showers from the ladies one) and to top it all off she is voiced by Kaede Hondo using the exact same pitch tone she does as Sakura. It's not even hilarious like the last episode of Elaina having Kaede Hondo voicing more than a 12 characters just for the lulz, it just feels weird. Edit: I just noticed that it was indeed Hanakana who voiced Maimai, but my point stands that she pretty much matches Kaede Hondo's pitch voicing Sakura.

This episode sets a predicament that is easily solved at the end in order to return to the status quo of the group. The only reason for this quick introduction and goodbye is probably to make MaiMai an important character at the climax of the series, or something like that (hope they stick to Chekov's gun law)

Hopefuly the rest of the episodes finally stop with the filler kind of episodes and give us substancial background info on Yugiri & Tae that seem to be the most influential characters for the group
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sasahara_n said:

you're guessing absolutely right.
Thank you for confirming it! Good to know my ears are still as sharp ever.
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Illyricus said:
Not 100% sure, but I think she was voiced by Yui Horie.

you're guessing absolutely right.
Lol you guys couldn't be more wrong. It was obvious that it was Hanazawa Kana voicing her. It's confirmed via tweet btw.
May 22, 2021 2:14 AM

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My heart stops coz I thought we are now having Yamada Tae past. Turns out she is a different girl.
May 22, 2021 2:56 AM

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ArimaKana said:
Lol you guys couldn't be more wrong. It was obvious that it was Hanazawa Kana voicing her. It's confirmed via tweet btw.
I wasn't referring to Maimai in my post, but to one of her two friends (the one with black hair). In the post I quoted the user above was asking who voiced her, since he knew Maimai was voiced by HanaKana and her pink haired friend was voiced by Yukari Tamura, but didn't recognized the voice of the black haired girl, so I posted I thought Yui Horie was the one who gave her voice (which was confirmed).
May 22, 2021 3:23 AM

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ArimaKana said:
Lol you guys couldn't be more wrong. It was obvious that it was Hanazawa Kana voicing her. It's confirmed via tweet btw.

we're talking NOT about Maimai, but about black-haired Maimai's friend. learn to read quoted messages.
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May 22, 2021 6:24 AM
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Hmm.

I feel that the current Zombieland Saga season is more likely to bring out various "guest stars" with various characters, is accurate as stated in the promotion. Every time there is a new character development story for existing Franchouchou characters, there are always new characters with seiyuu who tend to be top rank or Easter eggs that lead to the works of other producers. Interesting.
May 22, 2021 8:14 AM
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Did anyone can tell me he reason behind Maimai Put the mic in the "0" with sad face?

are she relative with yamada tae?
May 22, 2021 9:25 PM

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@Takemikazuschi To me, the connection between Maimi and the "0" sheet is anyone's guess. It could be coincidence for all I know. But her placing the microphone on the stage reminds me of Yamaguchi Momoe's final act at her Budokan farewell concert on October 5th, 1980.
May 23, 2021 5:19 AM

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Wow so KanaHana joined our cute zombie idols and left swiftly. What a ride it has been. Had fun this episode and next we're getting Yugiri's backstory finally.
Also that end scene feels like a premonition.
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May 23, 2021 7:14 AM

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Pointless episode, I guess she will appear at some point later down the line to vouch for them or something, this felt like a forced inclusion of a plot device for later.

I don't watch as much anime as before...
May 23, 2021 6:57 PM

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I think I never laughed as hard as I did with the introduction of this episode.
May 24, 2021 6:17 AM

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Imma be so mad if they don’t give Tae some backstory, i know it’s more likely since Yugiri is getting backstory next episode but still you never know😐
May 25, 2021 8:18 AM

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AMOGUS


Also, Yuugiri is my favorite girl; glad we're getting a two-parter on her.
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May 26, 2021 5:57 AM

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Illyricus said:
ArimaKana said:
Lol you guys couldn't be more wrong. It was obvious that it was Hanazawa Kana voicing her. It's confirmed via tweet btw.
I wasn't referring to Maimai in my post, but to one of her two friends (the one with black hair). In the post I quoted the user above was asking who voiced her, since he knew Maimai was voiced by HanaKana and her pink haired friend was voiced by Yukari Tamura, but didn't recognized the voice of the black haired girl, so I posted I thought Yui Horie was the one who gave her voice (which was confirmed).
sasahara_n said:
ArimaKana said:
Lol you guys couldn't be more wrong. It was obvious that it was Hanazawa Kana voicing her. It's confirmed via tweet btw.

we're talking NOT about Maimai, but about black-haired Maimai's friend. learn to read quoted messages.
My bad I didn't read your posts properly. The post above you guys talking abour random shit when he wasn't even right ticked me off a bit so I thought you guys were also talking about Maimai's va.
May 27, 2021 11:56 AM
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Nice to see that Okabe and Mayuri got a nice little moment at the end. :)
Jun 1, 2021 12:41 AM

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Maimai!!
How nice this episode was, it was really funny Maimai, too bad she's not still with the girls. Also her voice is Kana Hanazawa's <3!!!
And also the song was really good.
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Extremely cute episode. What a wild ride all the way through.
Jun 9, 2021 7:36 AM

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Maimai made a mistake that Koutaro would most likely do XD

Honestly I didn't want a new member to join Furanchouchou, so I'm glad Maimai made that decision.

Damn the reporter is getting more closer to the truth, tho seeing their head go flying was already enough.


Just what are you doing Koutaro? XD
Jun 13, 2021 12:51 PM

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The new/retired member gal maimai was really awkward and didn't really fit in.. though they all are unique in their own right.. she just didn't sit well. she truly was like a passing storm or filler kind of lol

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Jun 15, 2021 8:58 AM
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As soon as i heard Maimai i was like hey that's Hanazawa Kana...
Love her voice so much.

Great Performance & Amazing Song.
The CGI was really Clean.

Hey i just realized Okabe and Mayuri reunited in this Episode... (Steins Gate)

Damn another Great Episode, very emotional from a character that just been introduced.
Whoever wrote this story you are Awesome...

After Credit Scene, oh shit Report san might figured it out...
Jun 23, 2021 2:40 PM

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I enjoyed Maimai a lot. Every part of her character screamed cutie. Performance was quite fun and the ending hit low-key in the feels. Great episode.

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Kimurah said:
...why did the producers of the show created such a cliche character as MaiMai (huge boobs, clumsy kind that manages to mix the men showers from the ladies one)...

When I first saw the Maimai character being introduced as a new member I first thought "Ok... so the writers have added a megami waifu (glasses girl) to complete the set of choices. She's an airhead and completely blind without her glasses (which explains why she ended up in the male bath) good thing she didn't join.
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Jul 20, 2021 4:07 AM
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hilarious when kotaro thought maimai was dead fr. also i knew the voice was familiar!! it was none other than hanakana!!! too bad her charac quit lol. also shimono-san cameo lol i heard connie
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Maimai was cute and lowkey the way she's living miiight just land her in Franchouchou soon enough. Lol

BUT Yugiri episode next! Let's goooooo! My faaave!

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Aug 18, 2021 11:16 AM

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Almost dying through slipping on Kotaro's dropped soap would've been absolutely devastating... Although temporarily it was nice to see a new member Maimai filling the spot of big tiddy idol *cough* I mean klutz.

Oct 13, 2021 8:05 PM
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oh no I want to watch the live stream this october 17th... :( but I don't have any work yet!

I hope there is a season 3
Oct 16, 2021 10:03 AM

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go1d1eaf said:
"So... we have a new member today... Number Seven... Please Clap"

"wait...... she's alive"



This had to be one of the funniest shits ever - not only did it redo the truck scene and the horror comedy of the metal music to go with this poor girl slipping on a bar of soap

But it went further to even have this guy bring her back and be like, sooooo there's a new member

I honestly thought it was going to be something more along the lines of a prequel, like how he found the first member, but instead it was still current times and actually a new one lol

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The whole episode I was thinking, is Kana Hanazawa really going to join them? But no, of course not, you could see it coming. Such a shame, Maimai had such a huge... personality.

The intro a la Sakura was amazing xD.

Yugiri episode next week let's go!!!!


She was overall a good character, yeah some personality to, but like you said, seen it coming, figd she might be in the group for a few eps, but probably booted - but surprised it was right after 1 ep - overall though, probably for the best, she would of been an ok member, but with sooo much backstory on the others, it didn't seem right, plus she never really became a zombie lmao

btw I also thought one of them was going to have to turn her into a zombie lol when the dude first brought her back wrapped in idk, towels, like, how the hell did he sneak her out xD, unreallll lol
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Bitch is annoying! She passively blackmailed them into inviting her to the group. At least she had decency to leave them alone.
For the good news: Saki finally got new Tamagotchi. An it's in color no less!
I can't believe we are finally going to see Yugiri-centered episode. She was underdeveloped for 1,5 seasons.
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New member!

She's not a zombie.

She graduates after one performance!!
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Nov 29, 2021 12:37 PM

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... Now that's a throwback..
Hm.. MAL should add this girl Maimai as some kind of character.. Either main or supporting.. Either way, she's not now in the list of characters at all..
Isn't that last season's ending song?..
Well, it's understandable, why she leaves for anime meta reasons.. They wouldn't be able to make more crazy concerts like that in episode 4, where they all got crazy with special effects and stuff due to them being affected to electricity.. It could hinder the zombie element part.. I hope we'll still see this girl more in the future, though..
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Bruh, just who is this Maimai, if any fans deserve to join the band it would be the two dudes that were always there.
Also, them signing season one's ending song was so goodd.
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