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Feb 20, 2019 6:50 AM
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Oh kids these days lol

It's kinda neat Subaru has some guests coming over to make his life feel more lively. All that food and ramen makes it look like a party. As usual, I enjoy the bonding moments between Haru and Subaru.

Haru's reaction to the delicious food is absolutely priceless. That's cat behavior :o
Feb 20, 2019 9:42 AM
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damn i keep getting impressed by the haru every episode tho

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Feb 20, 2019 9:42 AM
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Very fun episode, that friend of Subaru really cares for his well-being, having him eat food and forcing him to have interaction once in a while.

Haru's faces were indeed great, ending scene warms my heart.
Feb 20, 2019 10:14 AM
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Mizora is just so cute, if only real kids were that cute.
Turned out that the jk girl was one of Hiroto's sister and not his neighbors.

It felt so good that Haru met Haru again, I wonder if she will reappear on later episode, that would be so cute.
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Feb 20, 2019 10:26 AM
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Jeeze the cuteness just continues to grow each week! Haru's snoring was so freaking adorable!

Subaru's development has been really nice too. Dealing with the kids, recommending a book to Hiroto's sister and wanting to take on the book singing are big steps for Subaru.

The after credits scene was hilarious "Where is it? Where is it?" "Don't worry the food is right here!" LOL So good.
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Feb 20, 2019 11:37 AM
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Fun episode...

Haru got the full Haru workout today....the poor thing. And poor old Subaru too.

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Feb 20, 2019 11:40 AM
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Amazing episode again! Its really a small world since the delivery lady was the same who used to feed her.
Feb 20, 2019 12:10 PM
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well....didnt think we'll have a potential waifu war in this show with Nagisa in the fold.

i actually hope Haru sees and recognizes Haru if there's a next time around
Feb 20, 2019 12:30 PM
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This was so wholesome. I mean, I'm sure that having their space invaded like that wasn't easy for Subaru and Haru-chan, but they managed it and they are clearly loved so I guess this was a good thing. I wasn't expecting Hiroto to have such a big family, but I was glad to see him sharing this brotherhood with Subaru. Even Kawase was there, it was really special. if only Nana and Yugo were there too, maybe some other time, when Subaru's heart grows stronger. lol

I can't wait for the autograph session now. It's not easy to leave your comfort zone, but I guess that Subaru is really going to try after having this experience. I'm sure that at least Yugo is going to be there to find out that Subaru is the one behind the book. And maybe Hiroto or his younger sister will be there too. Oh, and it was great to see Haru meeting Haru. xD
Feb 20, 2019 3:51 PM

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CATS ARE THE BEST THING IN THE WORLD CHANGE MY MIND pirate sora too...
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Feb 20, 2019 4:27 PM
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Bubby??? Dont think ive ever seen “onii-chan” transliterated before as “bubby” and i dont think i ever want to again, plz 😅
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Feb 20, 2019 4:32 PM
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YumiShinku said:
CATS ARE THE BEST THING IN THE WORLD CHANGE MY MIND pirate sora too...

Which would make a better pet tho? 😄
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Feb 20, 2019 5:12 PM

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What an entertaining episode :3 It was so fun to watch <3

Oh no... so next episode Subaru is going to be sick :( I am wondering how Haru will react >.>

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Feb 20, 2019 5:54 PM

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Great episode as always. :)

Nagisa is a sweetie, I hope we see more of her. XD

Neither Subaru nor Haru can catch a break with all those people around. XD
Then again, I guess that's what makes home such a warm place. :)

The final scene was so wholesome.
Feb 20, 2019 7:15 PM

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Writers and cats are as introverted as you can go. lol. A lot of things that happened in this episode would cause me extreme anxiety if they happened to me.

I wish I had a friend who liked reading. I wanna have a relationship where I can stay quiet and recommend novels, films, manga, etc. to the other person and they can do the same for me.

Haru and Haru had a reunion. The cat, however, didn't care at all. hahaha
Feb 20, 2019 7:58 PM

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haru during every episode just keeps proving to me how much i love cats
Feb 20, 2019 11:09 PM

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just a relaxin episode with cute haru <3
Feb 21, 2019 12:10 AM

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Great episode and great new characters.
The warmest series of this witer season.

Those kids ). I really empathized for Haru and Subaru.
Feb 21, 2019 2:25 AM

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The children were unexpected and certainly a little annoying, but at least the show actually made that work to its advantage with both Subaru and Haru's POVs, rather than just adding the children for the sheer sake of it.
Feb 21, 2019 3:18 AM

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Disclaimer: I love this anime, so far it has been great and entertaining! Story is nice and cute, the animation is pretty, and the music is nice. Yet there is of course the "but". So, hear me out:
This was one of the most horrible anime episodes I have ever seen. No, the episode wasn't bad, but it contents were horrifying.
As a someone who has been suffering social anxiety disorder for 15 years, I couldn't finish this episode in one sitting. Having been in that situation where unknown people just invite themselves in without asking you, harassing your pets and going through your stuff, made me feel so sad and distressed while watching this episode. The poor guy is Japanese, so he even can't tell the people to duck off from his apartment. :D
So far the anime has done a good job handling Subaru's introvert character, having more of a neutral touch to it. "Yeah, he has been shy, and trauma has made him more antisocial. Yeah, he has couple of friends who visit's him and socialize with him. That's cool. Everyone's happy." But this episode was completely different. I don't know, if I'm taking this too personally, but the episode felt like a goddamn punch in the guts, like "NO! Being introvert is bad! You can only be happy when surrounded by annoying noisy people! That's how you cure yourself! Being alone is BAD!"
It is true that being alone all the time isn't healthy, but nor is surrounding yourself with people you don't like. :D
Besides Subaru isn't totally alone. He has Haru. :3
Feb 21, 2019 4:17 AM

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Spending time with many people. It really is fun to see Subaru's character developing. He's even considering the autograph thing.
Haru was great as ever.

This show does a really good job in healing your heart.
Feb 21, 2019 8:35 AM

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another fun heart-warming and beautifully done episode especially the part where Haru slept with Subaru.
Only bad thing is I'm getting hentai vibes from that JK outfit on Nagisa!
5/5.


Feb 21, 2019 12:13 PM
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For a moment I thought that Subaru would lose patience with so many people and noise. LOL. It was a nice experience.
Feb 21, 2019 9:12 PM
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A completely funny episode! And cute as hel. I always feel relaxing watching this, i felt like episode was only 10 minutes!
Feb 22, 2019 7:05 AM

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If he does the autograph event. I think the brother and sister will be there :o

Great episode
Feb 22, 2019 11:32 AM

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Oh, Subaru, I know does it feel. To tolerate visits and try to endure their company. Haru needs to learn from my cat. If there is any visit he hides very well.
Feb 23, 2019 2:07 PM
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NekoHennuli said:
...This was one of the most horrible anime episodes I have ever seen. No, the episode wasn't bad, but it contents were horrifying.
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So far the anime has done a good job handling Subaru's introvert character, having more of a neutral touch to it. ... But this episode was completely different..., like "NO! Being introvert is bad! You can only be happy when surrounded by annoying noisy people! That's how you cure yourself! Being alone is BAD!"...


You nailed my thoughts on this episode. This show is as much about an adult struggling with social anxiety as it is about a cat, and I didn't love the direction it felt like this episode leaned. Just watching the kids made my blood pressure rise, but the show kind of treated it like, "They're cute, plus everyone obviously likes and wants kids, so it's in the best interests of the introvert to pile on the exposure therapy."

I shouldn't feel stressed-out after watching an episode of a cute anime about the growing bond between a guy and a cat, but I do! I hope this was a one-off. If not, I will have to drop the show.
Feb 23, 2019 4:10 PM

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w_i_t_d said:
I hope this was a one-off. If not, I will have to drop the show.

I really hope that too, my friend. Though the dropping the series sounds kinda harsh, since so far this series has been adorable. :3 But I understand your point there. If it's gonna be too "propaganda"(ish?), then it's not enjoyable anymore.

I'm actually hoping that Subaru would do the signing event, and meet the Okami-siblings, because that scenario could make some great character development, and also drama.
In a way I would also want to see a scenario, where Subaru would lash out (Is that the correct term?) to some of these people, and let them know, how he really feels. Because, unfortunately, sometimes that is needed, in order to get your friends and loved ones to understand you better.

But we'll just have to wait, what the world of Subaru and Haru has to offer for us. :3
Feb 23, 2019 10:26 PM

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the kids are something...in real life they are more naggy and not easily pleased
Feb 25, 2019 6:36 PM
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Just for something unrelated please go watch Kitbull by Pixar - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZS5cgybKcI

This will hit the feels so fast.

Edit: And this episode at best felt like a filler but Hiroshi or whatever his name is seems like he's well off in the $ department thus able to order take out as big as that. However, I hope for more development between Haru and Sabaru in the next 5 episodes.
Mar 1, 2019 12:02 PM

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Haru's a good girl
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Mar 3, 2019 8:58 AM
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So facial recognition is non existant, huh?
Would have been cute if the cat Haru remembered the human Haru.
I wish they made the cat at least a little bit smarter..
Mar 3, 2019 9:14 AM

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is it just me or i really want a cat now
Mar 3, 2019 12:18 PM
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You would think that this is just a cute cats doing cute things at first (I call them CCDCT) and then it's so touching and wholesome!
Mar 9, 2019 9:59 PM

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This was kind of a repeat in sentiment to past epsx but I'm glad Haru living there is feeling homey. The cat side of things is rather light today.
Mar 10, 2019 11:07 AM
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Love this anime soo much 😭👍👍
Mar 24, 2019 7:47 PM

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.....I hate kids...
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Mar 27, 2019 4:05 AM

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Hiroto just uproots his clan and squats at Subaru's place for half of the day.

I'm surprised Subaru has a three year old sister considering he's already in his twenties.

Haru is a sweetheart. She even protected the kids or rather decided not to scratch up the little girl thinking she's not a threat.
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Apr 5, 2019 4:30 PM
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I think... that if not for Hiroto, Subaru might not be able to deal with people at all now that his parents are dead.
Hiroto, and then Atsushi.
Both are concerned for him, and check on him if it's been too long without seeing him, or if he doesn't respond to attempts at contact. I suspect he'd be dead by now if not for them; he really does not take proper care of himself.

What he needs is a custodian/guardian/caretaker.
Someone who can manage his household affairs, seeing to it that there's food at regular intervals, that he sleeps properly, bathes, has clean clothes, that the utilities are taken care of, the taxes paid...
It's a staff position.
And, if done properly, documenting his social anxiety issues and what happens if left on his own, it might even be a legit business or medical expense.

"When was the last time you ate?"
"...Yesterday...I think?"
As Hiroto pointed out, that's not good at all.

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1) He survived the invasion.
2) He actually saw some good things about it.

Remembering his mother and the tea set...
She would be so happy that he actually used it for what she intended it for.

The elder of Hiroto's siblings.
She's much quieter than the rest of the family.
I think... Subaru found her less threatening in some ways.
There are interests in common.
Further contact with her might also help him get better at dealing with people.

The take-out people being the family who had been feeding Haru, who indirectly led to her being named Haru, that was a good thing. They now know that Haru is OK; they hadn't seen her for a while, and had been worried.

I've been around a lot of pets over the years, visiting friends, and... I don't think that Haru making the connection between looking after her young siblings, and deciding at the last second not to claw the youngest girl because she was young was inconceivable. Critters are a lot smarter than many people give them credit for. It didn't kick me out of the story; I could accept it as being something that could happen.

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Subaru giving more thought to an autograph session.
I didn't see that coming.
But, it did follow from his chain of thought as he drifted off to sleep.
Apr 7, 2019 8:57 PM

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Another great and funny episode, really loving the progress! Looking forwards to see what's next.
Apr 19, 2019 1:38 PM

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Mizora is too adorable, I hope I can see Hiroto's siblings again in the series.

Very cute and funny episode overall.
Aug 23, 2019 5:15 PM

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I like Hiroto <3 he's a good guy.. visitors can make the house lively but annoying at the same time.. I feel him haha the children is so cute! Kawase VA really sound like Zenitsu (yeah, same VA lol) whenever he say "Haru-chan~"!
Mar 5, 2020 6:50 AM

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Haru finally meet Haru!

Poor Sugita-inu, he just wants to join the fun :(
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Mar 8, 2020 9:35 AM
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I am totally like Kawase-san, I cannot focus with a cat around!

This was another lovely episode, the kids were real kids, cute and not annoying (unless you are Subaru or Hari), and it is nice to know that Subaru is looked after his friend, asking him if he's eating enough.
Taro wanting to join in was adorable!!
Jun 8, 2021 2:16 PM

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Not one, not two, but three imoutos, aaaaahhhh, I can't resist that, this show attacks me where I can't defend myself at all.
Oct 17, 2021 3:41 AM

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Nagisa is such a waifu.
Nov 5, 2021 6:17 PM

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That nagisa was realy cute , blushing whole ep ! It seems i have a thing for black short haired girl that are shy 🤔

I remember there was a girl in the university , she had same hair , same face , she was blushing a lot , she was always smiling and always posing the same way
But later she got big , she was wearing ugly things , she wasnt smiling anymore....time is realy not fun 😓

It like haru said , always be carefull , you never know when something bad might come
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Jun 19, 2023 8:49 AM
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This episode gave me a migraine... 
hahahaha, I could feel Subaru's energy depleting along my own. 

How I wish my migraine would go away as easy as how Subaru gets his energy back from a long sleep and a snuggle with a cat.

Cute(Somewhat) episode, love Haru's snoring
Jul 19, 2023 9:29 AM
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I really like the anime so far but what I like the most is the healing part. It‘s always nice to see a healing character.
Mar 8, 3:33 AM

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The house just got lively more than usual. Hiroto brought his siblings, that’s a huge family. Subaru and Haru had a tough time. Speaking of which, Haru met Haru 😹.

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