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ins-chan said: For me it was her:True_Quaker said: Me too... no, wait. Clannad, episode with the cat.Can't remember the last time I'd cried like Ive just did... http://myanimelist.net/character/188/Misuzu_Kamio that is the last I cried that badly like I did in this episode. Menma however is much more adorable than Misuzu. |
Bunny-kins said: Yeah I thought they could have toned down the crying/screaming just a little bit. Still a good show though.Forced drama and tears. No offense, but they kinda over did it. The shrine scene made me laugh and the hide-and-go seek in the forest while randomly yelling was pretty ridiculous too lol. But overall, this series was pretty good imo. AdamReynolds said: It was like that for me too. It was kind of weird, I felt sad yet I was laughing at parts at the same time. I think this is what's keeping me from giving this show a 9. The overall feeling I get from the show is an 8 (which is still pretty good for me).I hated the first half of the ending because all the yelling was over the top and actually made me laugh, but the 2nd half was very well done and a tearjerker. 8/10 for the series. |
| While I was watching this show, I made a comment on MAL on every episode.. AT LEAST one person would say they would cry because of the episode, but from episode 1-10 I havent shed a tear... Its now episode 11, final episode, and Im crying like crazy! T____T WHAT A BEAUTIFUL SHOW!!! WHAT A WONDERFUL SHOW!!!! T____T When I first started watching I just though it was a TYPICAL story with TYPICAL friends that were close when kids but split apart as adults.. I had NO IDEA they would go to DETAILED and REALLY GO INTO the story! This is one of the best shows I have every watched! It only has 11 episodes but I felt complete. No cliffhanger ending, no disappointments... This...*whiping tears* was such a wonderful show! T__T Spring 2011 was the BEST season of anime I have every lived through in my life! And one more time, I really loved this show! T___T Its been a great 11 weeks! |
| @Lulexiaa: I was going to suggest Clannad and Clannad After story to you but it looks like you hated it for some reason. |
| so sad to see it end last time i cried for a anime was clannad after storys ! :(, heres hoping for a OVA when they meet memma's reincarnation even if it's for a second like in Angel Beats that'd be nice. |
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katsu044 said: That would be cool but I am hoping they make Menma's crossing better in the BDs. I mean, white screen? Really? Cheap? Very easily but BDs might change that hopefully.heres hoping for a OVA when they meet memma's reincarnation even if it's for a second like in Angel Beats that'd be nice. |
| The 3rd anime to make me cry for more than 10 minutes. First was Clannad AS, then Madoka (Left me depressed for about a week) I believe this anime was wrapped up quite nicely, if only it had a few more episodes because Poppo's random development felt a bit...Out of place. I had the feeling that he'd be one of the crazier guys. Perhaps I'll write a review on it, but I give this an absolute 10/10 Not only was the character development good, the plot was original and I'm really pleased with it. Seeing as this comes from the creators of Toradora! (At least half the people who worked on it made this, right?), the fact that I adore this series does not surprise me at all. We all love you, Menma. |
saxophone15 said: AdamReynolds said: It was like that for me too. It was kind of weird, I felt sad yet I was laughing at parts at the same time. I think this is what's keeping me from giving this show a 9. The overall feeling I get from the show is an 8 (which is still pretty good for me).I hated the first half of the ending because all the yelling was over the top and actually made me laugh, but the 2nd half was very well done and a tearjerker. 8/10 for the series. The drama in Astarotte's Toy episode 11 made me laugh too. Maybe I'm just becoming a jerk. Or maybe the drama in question isn't that good. The Air, Clannad AS, and ef - a tale of memorie endings were better than this (especially ef, which didn't involve magic). Still, this was a pretty memorable series. Just not a masterpiece. |
| Now I've watched the last episode...I've got the same feeling I had when I finished Clannad After Story - I'm sad and happy at the same time. :,D Episode: 5/5 It's an even better end then I thought..I would like to forget about it an rewatch it again =( Anime: 10/10 Like I said..same feeling as Clannad After Story...so 10/10 for this one too. Now I'll have to find another drama too watch D: |
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| bye ano hana ...... |
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| The last time I cried because of an anime was with Tokyo Magnitude. I loved the episode so much! 10/10 and staying in my heart for ever |
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| Though the anime had a few chinks with a few episodes it kept the emotions high while rarely over doing them. Really it's rare for me to love an anime like this and thus I will put it up with the other four animes that gained a 10 from me. The real score will be seen in 3 months when I can look back and think it through, though chances are just like Modoka the season before it will keep it's score. |
| :'( Oh my gwad, what a ride. Best of the season, surely? |
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MessageInTime said: Was I the only one who thought the best part of the episode was when Yukiatsu put his arm around Jintan and said "go get her, leader"? That's a fucking bro right there. Anyway, the ending could have been better... There was a lot more they could have done with it. It was a good watch but there was some forced melo drama in the middle of the series which hampered my rating. Even so, I give this series an 8/10. Nope, not alone, I think the same too. That's the only part where it didn't felt the characters tried too hard to induce drama. Everything else was overblown, the lack of subtlety annoys me. |
| I pretty much sobbed my way through this entire episode. This was a really good show overall. It triggered so much nostaglia on my part. I think I fell right into the age group it was targeting. 8/10 |
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| Are there ever a emotional wreck or what. Menma.... Mi-tsu-keta... Is it okay for me to cry..?  I haven't had a sob for a while since CLANNAD or something but.. boy did this get me. :"( Thanks for the show, thanks to anyone who contributed, and thanks to you guys for watching with us. |
dadayLippyJun 23, 2011 8:52 PM
| disregarding the fact that the first half was all over the place i was misty eyed as hell during the good bye scene, i wish i could've cried. good show with a lot of heart but just a bit too much melodrama 8/10 |
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| Felt disappointed. What a cheap and silly ending. Anyway, it really started out pretty good but went pretty bad the last few episodes. Not that bad but not up par on the first few episodes. 7/10 |
| I'M GOING TO JUST ASSUME THAT ANARU AND JINTAN EVENTUALLY GET TOGETHER. I'm just taking the implication at the epilogue too far, but hey; it's super possible right ? 10/10 anime in my book, although there were some things I still wanted clarification on and to be resolved; still it was beautifully done. The voice actors really overwhelmed me with their emotion and dialogue, the tone of voice all the characters had crying out was too powerful. Sadly, I didn't cry though. I couldn't because the fucking ads that were on the website kept popping up and I just grew angrier and angrier. When I re-watch it though without the ads, I'll definitely end up crying. I almost teared up a few times throughout this episode. Man, I'm sad it's over. But Ano Hana, thank you for the ride. |
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| I'm really sad it's over. I really did think for a second they'd do some sort of cop-out with everyone interacting with Menma, but they didn't. It's better this way. |
| Errrbody cryin' this episode (except me :P). I think I may have to watch this series again in a shorter time span to try and get a better feeling about it. I've got lingering gripes regarding character neuroses and my perception as Menma as more of a plot device than a character, but in the end this was still a pretty good show about this group of friends and how the loss of one of them both split them apart and brought them back together. |
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Yanoflies said: :'( Oh my gwad, what a ride. Best of the season, surely? Tell that to the fans raging over Ao no Exorcist. But yes, I agree. |
coffeecups said: I'M GOING TO JUST ASSUME THAT ANARU AND JINTAN EVENTUALLY GET TOGETHER. Bro, it's irrelevant. Was anyone else really happy that they did NOT show Menma's death? I like a little mystery. Also, fucking amazing voice acting for this episode. Some of the best I've heard. |
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| Meh series over all. I never got into it. And that was ridiculous last episode so completely forced. (but I have been feeling that since the start) It's the end start crying everyone, NOW. Was what I was feeling. Sorry AnoHana still no tears from me. Most characters weren't that great to me either and didn't feel that well developed. I think the only ones I ended up liking were Popo (he's hilarious) and Tsurumi a bit. Everyone else meh *shrugs* Oh yeah and Menma's brother cause he was the only one who was able to move on. Her wish was to have him cry? Not saying there isn't anything wrong with crying but man when she said that I was kind of like well that's kind of mean. :/ 7/10 only cause of the soundtrack though. The music of this was great. |
Nana-chiiJun 23, 2011 10:54 PM
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hottbill said: coffeecups said: I'M GOING TO JUST ASSUME THAT ANARU AND JINTAN EVENTUALLY GET TOGETHER. Bro, it's irrelevant. Was anyone else really happy that they did NOT show Menma's death? I like a little mystery. Also, fucking amazing voice acting for this episode. Some of the best I've heard. What do you mean it's irrelevant ? I'm just sayin'. |
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coffeecups said: hottbill said: coffeecups said: I'M GOING TO JUST ASSUME THAT ANARU AND JINTAN EVENTUALLY GET TOGETHER. Bro, it's irrelevant. Was anyone else really happy that they did NOT show Menma's death? I like a little mystery. Also, fucking amazing voice acting for this episode. Some of the best I've heard. What do you mean it's irrelevant ? I'm just sayin'. It's not relevant to the story whether or not they "hook up." There's a reason why A-1 didn't find it necessary to include their future relationship, nor was this a love story between Jintan and Anaru. Anyway...  "I love you, Jintan. My love for you is the sort of love where I want to marry you." Q.Q |
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hottbill said: coffeecups said: hottbill said: coffeecups said: I'M GOING TO JUST ASSUME THAT ANARU AND JINTAN EVENTUALLY GET TOGETHER. Bro, it's irrelevant. Was anyone else really happy that they did NOT show Menma's death? I like a little mystery. Also, fucking amazing voice acting for this episode. Some of the best I've heard. What do you mean it's irrelevant ? I'm just sayin'. It's not relevant to the story whether or not they "hook up." There's a reason why A-1 didn't find it necessary to include their future relationship, nor was this a love story between Jintan and Anaru. Anyway... "I love you, Jintan. My love for you is the sort of love where I want to marry you." Q.Q i was going to put that, if jin tan showed that to jukiatsu it woulda been hilarious lol, For yukiatsu's faith, hope they never get into an argument since juntan has a gun up his sleeve lmao. great episode and a 9 for me. Thanks for the sweet ride |
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hottbill said: coffeecups said: hottbill said: coffeecups said: I'M GOING TO JUST ASSUME THAT ANARU AND JINTAN EVENTUALLY GET TOGETHER. Bro, it's irrelevant. Was anyone else really happy that they did NOT show Menma's death? I like a little mystery. Also, fucking amazing voice acting for this episode. Some of the best I've heard. What do you mean it's irrelevant ? I'm just sayin'. It's not relevant to the story whether or not they "hook up." There's a reason why A-1 didn't find it necessary to include their future relationship, nor was this a love story between Jintan and Anaru. Anyway... "I love you, Jintan. My love for you is the sort of love where I want to marry you." Q.Q I understand, but it's just wishful thinking on my part. I'm just going to assume personally that eventually if the anime continued on maybe they'd have a romantic relationship with each other. Just personally, hahah. AND THAT NOTE. AAAAAAAAAAAAAAA. |
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| Beautiful. Just beautiful. I cried throughout this whole episode. Especially when Poppo was talking about the image in his head of Menma floating farther and farther way. I guess that kind of hit home. Hard. Anyway, this has a 10/10 rating for me right now (might change to a 9/10 after a while, I'm all emotional right now so....). Definitely the best show of the season. |
 What "Adolescence" do you have? Do you remember "Childhood"? The irreplaceable one existed there. |
| Took me a while till i came here cuz i was whipping my nose and washing my face after crying a bit.. Nice series i really enjoyed it was an emotional ride yes and very good and original drama. 9/10 for me it deserves it. I agree with some here that the screaming at the middle was kinda exaggerated and they could have turned down the intensity a bit, still i loved this episode and the ending. |
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| Now that it's over, time to marathon the whole thing. Watching it episode by episode was so annoying waiting each week Q.Q |
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| I cried and cried.. and just when I thought I was done.. The letter part OH MY GOD. Q__Q I loved this series.. it was a good ending. ^^ |
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| God this series AND this episode was enough to make me cry. It was way too emotional, most notably at the end. Final score: 9/10 |
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| So how exactly Menma died? That will remain a mystery... At first Yukiatsu claimed he was the reason why she died... Then Poppo took the blame this episode... And I thought Menma purposely died to make Jintan cry for the sake of Jintan's mom O>O Anyway, I sobbed,,, definitely a 10/10 |
DenjaX said: At first Yukiatsu claimed he was the reason why she died... Then Poppo took the blame this episode... And I thought Menma purposely died to make Jintan cry for the sake of Jintan's mom I think Poppo saw her corpse moving down the river. He may have even seen her fall in and die but was too scared to say anything. |
DenjaX said: So how exactly Menma died? That will remain a mystery... At first Yukiatsu claimed he was the reason why she died... Then Poppo took the blame this episode... And I thought Menma purposely died to make Jintan cry for the sake of Jintan's mom O>O Anyway, I sobbed,,, definitely a 10/10 I think it was just an accident. In a way though, it's not really relevant in the greater scheme of the story. |
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GarLogan78 said: DenjaX said: At first Yukiatsu claimed he was the reason why she died... Then Poppo took the blame this episode... And I thought Menma purposely died to make Jintan cry for the sake of Jintan's mom I think Poppo saw her corpse moving down the river. He may have even seen her fall in and die but was too scared to say anything. This. He probably felt guilty and blamed himself for it after, although it doesn't seem like he was the type (although the ending proved me wrong). Poppo's crying felt the most realistic out of all of them. I'm pretty amazed at the acting. |
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| NOOOOOOOOO IT'S OVER. One of THE BEST anime I've ever seen. This is definitely going on my favorites. |
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| ALSO; " I'm not sure if you all knew, but the 'flower' this series talks about is shown at the very end of the last episode, and I looked into it and it is supposed to be a forget-me-not. It symbolizes a sign of true friendship, sincerity and remembrance. ; A; " At least, it's a speculation. |
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| 1st episode i attempted to watch raw, made me tear up even though i barely understood half of it, also teared up when i watched it subbed though the best part had to be the hospital scene with the mom and minma saying he'd make jinta cry |
| wow this was quite a ride. i teared up but not alot. see this is an example why i love anime and will continue watching anime. |
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| This is the first anime to actually make me cry, and because of that... 10/10 |
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