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Apr 15, 2012 8:43 PM

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Thought this episode was pretty bad. I mean, the first episode wasn't great either, but the scissors thing is just plain stupid.

Main character is annoying too, blah. (I know, no one's forcing me to watch this. I just want to see where it's going for another episode or two, I don't like dropping things).

typical toradora fan

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Apr 15, 2012 8:56 PM

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I suppose that's what I get for coming into an episode thread to do something other than rave about how awesome it was.
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Apr 15, 2012 9:39 PM

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Digglett said:
audiodoll said:
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Thought this episode was pretty bad. I mean, the first episode wasn't great either, but the scissors thing is just plain stupid.

Main character is annoying too, blah. (I know, no one's forcing me to watch this. I just want to see where it's going for another episode or two, I don't like dropping things).

typical toradora fan

Highfive. Here, here!

Now, now... There's no need to bash someone for expressing their honest opinion, no matter how misguided it may be. Of course, stating that an aspect of the story is "just plain stupid" is asking for people to attack you, so this poster could be trolling, but somehow, I thik they are just not very good at expressing themselves tactfully. Saying something like "The scissors thing didn't really do anything for me, would be a more polite way to phrase it.

Now, onto my counter-argument: @JoshSalas - you realize this is a supernatural genre show, right? MGX involves things that defy the laws of nature, and Urabe is supposed to be a complete enigma, an oddball that doesn't act like other girls in any way shape or form.

If you stick around and accept Urabe's little eccentricities in the same manner in which she expects Tsubaki to:

If you do, I expect you will find what readers of the manga have known for a while: Mysterious Girlfriend X is one of the finest romances around. It covers the aspect of romance that is usually ignored by most anime romances: building a relationship, learning about each other, and growing to truly cherish the person you are in love with.

I am a huge fan of Toradora! as well, by the way... :)
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JoshSalas said:
I suppose that's what I get for coming into an episode thread to do something other than rave about how awesome it was.


Just ignore them. Blind fanboys are just as bad as blind haters.
I also don't see how liking Toradora is bad thing... It's one of the best romantic comedies.

I thought that the scissors, although strange, kind of helped flush out Urabe's character. However, what I see potential is the whole idea behind how they can use saliva to learn how each other is feeling or thinking. From the overall feel and gleaning over some of the comments, I can say I like where they are going with the subject matter.

Still kind of feel weird during the saliva exchange scenes though...
Apr 15, 2012 9:56 PM

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Certainly one of the quirkiest shows I've seen, but interesting none the less. I'll be waiting for more ....
Apr 15, 2012 10:03 PM

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Now, now... There's no need to bash someone for expressing their honest opinion, no matter how misguided it may be. Of course, stating that an aspect of the story is "just plain stupid" is asking for people to attack you, so this poster could be trolling, but somehow, I thik they are just not very good at expressing themselves tactfully. Saying something like "The scissors thing didn't really do anything for me, would be a more polite way to phrase it.

Now, onto my counter-argument: @JoshSalas - you realize this is a supernatural genre show, right? MGX involves things that defy the laws of nature, and Urabe is supposed to be a complete enigma, an oddball that doesn't act like other girls in any way shape or form.

If you stick around and accept Urabe's little eccentricities in the same manner in which she expects Tsubaki to:

If you do, I expect you will find what readers of the manga have known for a while: Mysterious Girlfriend X is one of the finest romances around. It covers the aspect of romance that is usually ignored by most anime romances: building a relationship, learning about each other, and growing to truly cherish the person you are in love with.

I am a huge fan of Toradora! as well, by the way... :)


I suppose it wasn't too tactful, although I still don't understand how anyone can argue that a girl carrying around scissors in her panties does anything other than give the show an excuse to have more panty shots. Even if you enjoy every other aspects of the show, I doubt anyone can honestly say 'she's carrying around scissors in her panties, what sheer genius!' I'm not questioning her ability with the scissors, because yes, crazy things can happen in supernatural, I'm questioning the (extremely lame, in my opinion) concept itself.

I hope you're right and the romantic developments do save this show, because right now it hasn't got much going for it.
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@Josh makes me sad to call myself Canadian.
Apr 15, 2012 10:08 PM
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Yvese said:
And yea, their drool is their special bond as someone said earlier. It lets them feel the other persons feelings/thoughts which is pretty interesting.


So who is Urabe really? Is she some kind of a special person? A mind reader of feelings/thoughts via drool tasting? How does she know how Tsubaki feels? I don't buy the explanation she gave to Tsubaki.
Apr 15, 2012 10:09 PM

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Omniknight said:
Just ignore them. Blind fanboys are just as bad as blind haters.
I also don't see how liking Toradora is bad thing... It's one of the best romantic comedies.


Yeah, I apologize for possibly coming off as 'a blind hater'. Both those other guys who responded have some pretty awful favourites, but I refrained from trashing them because I know it's all subjective, haha.
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Apr 15, 2012 10:36 PM

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JoshSalas said:
Omniknight said:
Just ignore them. Blind fanboys are just as bad as blind haters.
I also don't see how liking Toradora is bad thing... It's one of the best romantic comedies.


Yeah, I apologize for possibly coming off as 'a blind hater'. Both those other guys who responded have some pretty awful favourites, but I refrained from trashing them because I know it's all subjective, haha.

I have to point out the you have three favorites in common with one of those two that were bashing you! LOL!

JoshSalas said:
I suppose it wasn't too tactful, although I still don't understand how anyone can argue that a girl carrying around scissors in her panties does anything other than give the show an excuse to have more panty shots. Even if you enjoy every other aspects of the show, I doubt anyone can honestly say 'she's carrying around scissors in her panties, what sheer genius!' I'm not questioning her ability with the scissors, because yes, crazy things can happen in supernatural, I'm questioning the (extremely lame, in my opinion) concept itself.

I hope you're right and the romantic developments do save this show, because right now it hasn't got much going for it.

Of course the panty scissors is an excuse for panty shots! The show is a seinen show with some eechi content, not shojo or shounen. But even more than an excuse for panty shots and cool looking sequences where her skirt is flipping through the air, it is to demonstrate the truly unique and mysterious nature of Mikoto Urabe. She can transmit emotions and bodily conditions through her drool, she sleeps in class, seems to have something against being hugged without warning, and carries scissors in her panties. There is no character like her anywhere in manga or anime!

Not to mention that she is not "traditionally" pretty, with eyes that could cut through your heart if she is angry and hair that usually covers her eyes, instead of being held back by a hair clip or something. But is still very aluring, and has a killer figure, too! She actually reminds me a lot of the Ally Sheedy character in The Breakfast Club in terms of looks, and I have always had a thing for her! :)

In short, Urabe is one of the most original leading ladies in anime and manga! That is something most shows can't say!

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zensunni said:
I have to point out the you have three favorites in common with one of those two that were bashing you! LOL!


I know haha, I was mostly referring to Madoka, which I thought was pretty average.

zensunni said:

Of course[/] the panty scissors is an excuse for panty shots! The show is a seinen show with some eechi content, not shojo or shounen. But even more than an excuse for panty shots and cool looking sequences where her skirt is flipping through the air, it is to demonstrate the truly unique and mysterious nature of Mikoto Urabe. She can transmit emotions and bodily conditions through her drool, she sleeps in class, seems to have something against being hugged without warning, and carries scissors in her panties. There is no character like her anywhere in manga or anime!

Not to mention that she is not "traditionally" pretty, with eyes that could cut through your heart if she is angry and hair that usually covers her eyes, instead of being held back by a hair clip or something. But is still very aluring, and has a killer figure, too! She actually reminds me a lot of the Ally Sheedy character in The Breakfast Club in terms of looks, and I have always had a thing for her! :)

In short, Urabe is one of the most original leading ladies in anime and manga! That is something most shows can't say!


I don't see the appeal, but to each their own. I happen to adore your avatar though, just finished watching that recently.
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Apr 15, 2012 11:31 PM

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LOL she can read your mind through your drool
The drool taste changes depend on the mood
She can be really scary
She is the master weapon of scissor
This show is so special in its own way
Apr 16, 2012 12:06 AM

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The first few minutes was quite slow but it just kept picking up as time passed. it was very interesting development where after having finally found a gf, Tsubaki doesn't feel like he's in a relationship. So he does something that i thought wasn't possible for male leads in high school romances by taking initiative steps to get closer to her.

Could have cost him though, Urabe was going to shear him a new one when he grabbed on to her. those parts where she was threatening him were hilarious. Her drool has telepathic properties and she can also transfer her feelings into it. I just wonder how this anime is going to out weird it self next week.
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zensunni said:
I have to point out the you have three favorites in common with one of those two that were bashing you! LOL!

mononoke is not princess mononoke

JoshSalas said:
Yeah, I apologize for possibly coming off as 'a blind hater'. Both those other guys who responded have some pretty awful favourites, but I refrained from trashing them because I know it's all subjective, haha.

typical etc. ヽ(´ー`)┌
Apr 16, 2012 1:37 AM

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Good episode...and urabe was cute as fucking hell when she blushed after knowing what the boy dreamed. Doujin-Artists...get to work!
Apr 16, 2012 1:53 AM

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MC sure wants to bang.
Apr 16, 2012 2:35 AM

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This is getting really weird.
I don't really know how to feel about it anymore...:/

Apr 16, 2012 5:48 AM

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Ah man, her voice is pissing me off.

somebody's got bad taste

Someone can't deal with other people's opinions.
Apr 16, 2012 6:40 AM

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This is getting really interesting, I had no idea what she would do with Tsubaki-kun in the abandoned building. I also understand why she is often depicted with scissors at least. 4/5, good episode.
Apr 16, 2012 7:09 AM

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HI-MI-TSU!

great episode and that ending :)

Apr 16, 2012 7:41 AM

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audiodoll said:
zensunni said:
I have to point out the you have three favorites in common with one of those two that were bashing you! LOL!

mononoke is not princess mononoke

Oops, yep, I mis-read that... Well, 2 out of the OP's 4 is still pretty high agreement...
Apr 16, 2012 9:51 AM
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zensunni said:

I am a huge fan of Toradora! as well, by the way... :)

As am I. I was a little put off by the implication the other poster made, but figured responding would just cause more trouble that it was worth.
Apr 16, 2012 10:26 AM
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I wasn't planning to watch this because the synopsis was repulsive. The drool thing made me sick as I expected, if I only watched episode 1 I would have dropped it without a second chance. Its a good thing I watched both episodes now, on a whim.
Panties + Scissors = Dafuq
4/5
Apr 16, 2012 11:14 AM

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LOL that dream ! :D
Apr 16, 2012 11:27 AM

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Watched the first 2 episodes of the anime, then got curious, so i went and read thru all the manga i could find on it..., and all i can say is that while the first 2 episodes of the anime were entertaining and good..., the manga was extremely boring and dragged on and on..., so as for the anime i no longer have any hopes of it being good or entertaining..., i might watch it out or just drop it..., cuz if the manga was really tht boring (2 years and no progress whatsoever) the anime isnt gonna be anything better..., just my 2 cents!
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Apr 16, 2012 11:58 AM

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omg lol, "when we finally do it, i won't be wearing a weird doll in my head!!!"

the drool power is fascinating!
Apr 16, 2012 12:14 PM

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Naxrrhid said:
Watched the first 2 episodes of the anime, then got curious, so i went and read thru all the manga i could find on it..., and all i can say is that while the first 2 episodes of the anime were entertaining and good..., the manga was extremely boring and dragged on and on..., so as for the anime i no longer have any hopes of it being good or entertaining..., i might watch it out or just drop it..., cuz if the manga was really tht boring (2 years and no progress whatsoever) the anime isnt gonna be anything better..., just my 2 cents!


unfortunately situatinal comedy (friends, sienfield), sells more for less, whereas romance ends when the characters get together... thats why boku wa tomodachi ga sukenai, the world god only knows, and toradora, and the meloncholy of haruhi suzumiya were all popular... good settings, not good romance, sells more.
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LonerGoth said:
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Watched the first 2 episodes of the anime, then got curious, so i went and read thru all the manga i could find on it..., and all i can say is that while the first 2 episodes of the anime were entertaining and good..., the manga was extremely boring and dragged on and on..., so as for the anime i no longer have any hopes of it being good or entertaining..., i might watch it out or just drop it..., cuz if the manga was really tht boring (2 years and no progress whatsoever) the anime isnt gonna be anything better..., just my 2 cents!


unfortunately situatinal comedy (friends, sienfield), sells more for less, whereas romance ends when the characters get together... thats why boku wa tomodachi ga sukenai, the world god only knows, and toradora, and the meloncholy of haruhi suzumiya were all popular... good settings, not good romance, sells more.


thank god i watch this for free! lol would never spend a cent on something like this!
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grandy_UiD said:
audiodoll said:
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Ah man, her voice is pissing me off.

somebody's got bad taste

Someone can't deal with other people's opinions.

somebody still has bad taste
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LOL HI-MI-TSU! ;)

Pantsu shots galore in this episode, I got a boner, or not.

3/5


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Apr 16, 2012 2:59 PM

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audio's just straight trollin'.
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Apr 16, 2012 4:37 PM

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zensunni said:

Oops, yep, I mis-read that... Well, 2 out of the OP's 4 is still pretty high agreement...
Which means pretty much nothing.

Oh look at me, I'm implying things.

JoshSalas said:
audio's just straight trollin'.

I can admit my taste is shit.
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Been so long since I've read the manga so that scene about Urabe saying if she were to do that, she wouldn't wear a doll on the head made me laugh hard.

Anyway, great episode and adaptation so far.
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audiodoll said:
grandy_UiD said:
audiodoll said:
grandy_UiD said:
Ah man, her voice is pissing me off.

somebody's got bad taste

Someone can't deal with other people's opinions.

somebody still has bad taste

Someone's a moron? Yes, definitely.
Apr 16, 2012 11:29 PM
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I wished we would have opened his eyes. And w ho would even get a boner for seeing her pantsu? Because that is so wrong.

audiodoll said:
grandy_UiD said:
audiodoll said:
grandy_UiD said:
Ah man, her voice is pissing me off.

somebody's got bad taste

Someone can't deal with other people's opinions.

somebody still has bad taste


Lol, I stand in between. Her voice isn't bad, its kind of srange or weirdishly unique , but not exactly good either.
Apr 16, 2012 11:38 PM

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Nothing special, a bunch of panties and ass shots not to mention fan service sexing up from the manga.

I just want to find out where are they and how far they are going to idealize the drool. Like in this episode they showed it can make you feel each other in feelings going as far as dreams.

Fan Service wise (NSFW):
http://ecchiking99.blogspot.ca/2012/04/nazo-no-kanojo-x-episode-2.html
pretty much. My BLOG contains hentai stuff.

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Apr 17, 2012 9:38 AM

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Never read the manga, but does anyone think Urabe is cheating on Tsubaki with Kouhei? And that is why he gave the movie tickets away and that's why Urabe already had plans on Sunday.
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Never read the manga, but does anyone think Urabe is cheating on Tsubaki with Kouhei? And that is why he gave the movie tickets away and that's why Urabe already had plans on Sunday.

Nope. Never thought of it. Of course, the manga doesn't have him getting the tickets from Ueno. The scenes with him talking with Ueno are anime only. I liked them and thought they added depth to the story, but they are new. There are plenty of panels in the manga with him and Ueno talking at the soda machine, but not until later chapters...

Not really "spoilers" but information about what chapters seem to be in the next episode and such:
Apr 17, 2012 11:17 AM

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Mysterious girlfriend indeed. Their drool bond can even exchange dreams now? He missed something great by keeping his eyes closed though. But maybe for the better. xD

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Such a weirdo. Go find yourself a normal girl dude.
i don't know if am gonna watch this for long because it' getting kind of disgusting.
I do wonder though how a publisher accepted the idea of a romance based on drool in the first place. ,
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Such a weirdo. Go find yourself a normal girl dude.
i don't know if am gonna watch this for long because it' getting kind of disgusting.
I do wonder though how a publisher accepted the idea of a romance based on drool in the first place. ,

Normal girl? I'd much rather the chick who is so willing to share her saliva with me.
Apr 17, 2012 6:51 PM

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I think the series has started really well. I thought it was really sweet when Tsubaki wrote 1000 points for Urabe in his notebook right in front of his classmates. The drool stuff is pretty weird, but it's an intriguing kind of weird. And I'm really interested in this crazy relationship Tsubaki and Urabe have got going.

Also, I kind of wish people would leave talk of the manga out of the thread. I feel like I'm in some sort of spoiler minefield here - some of the manga posts might not be spoilers, but I really don't want to take that chance.
Apr 17, 2012 6:55 PM
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The scissor panty is completely dumb. Rest is good though.
Apr 17, 2012 7:38 PM

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Monad said:
Such a weirdo. Go find yourself a normal girl dude.
i don't know if am gonna watch this for long because it' getting kind of disgusting.
I do wonder though how a publisher accepted the idea of a romance based on drool in the first place. ,


my advice to you would be to drop it now, cuz they are not gonna make any progress pass drool..., 2 years have gone past in the manga, and they still havent held hands.
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Apr 17, 2012 7:43 PM

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^See, this is exactly what I'm talking about. It might be a small spoiler to you, but it still just spoiled something in the anime that I wouldn't have immediately guessed. You could've made exactly the same point without the manga comment.
Apr 17, 2012 8:21 PM

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everyone should know by now that the anime is going to have an anime-original ending
Apr 17, 2012 10:24 PM

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Naxrrhid said:
Monad said:
Such a weirdo. Go find yourself a normal girl dude.
i don't know if am gonna watch this for long because it' getting kind of disgusting.
I do wonder though how a publisher accepted the idea of a romance based on drool in the first place. ,


my advice to you would be to drop it now, cuz they are not gonna make any progress pass drool..., 2 years have gone past in the manga, and they still havent held hands.

wtf man spoiler that shit
Apr 18, 2012 12:50 AM

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I am seriously hoping that this relationship develops past drool, but i guess it doesn't really matter because i've already become sucked into this anime >.>
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Naxrrhid said:
Monad said:
Such a weirdo. Go find yourself a normal girl dude.
i don't know if am gonna watch this for long because it' getting kind of disgusting.
I do wonder though how a publisher accepted the idea of a romance based on drool in the first place. ,


my advice to you would be to drop it now, cuz they are not gonna make any progress pass drool..., 2 years have gone past in the manga, and they still havent held hands.

wtf man spoiler that shit


Well actually i think this time he helped us all. Not much of a spoiler ether if you think about it, it's not like he told you what events happen(although it seem the only events happening will be drool exchange).

Anyway if that is how the manga is after 2 years i wonder how it still has readers. Japanese are fucking weird.
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Pretty funny ending. I also thought that doll tied to her head was pretty weird.

It made for a good laugh though.
Apr 18, 2012 6:23 AM

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So bizarre but like it!
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