Kokoro Connect Episode 8 Discussion

Kenju said:
Lol people hating on Taichi because of how awesome he is.

Doing Something > Not Doing Anything at all

And for god's sake people, everyone has flaws

Anyways this was a decent episode. Was hoping Taichi would catch on earlier though.

LEGOF said:

There's a balance between action and no action. Many male MCs don't have enough action and just let all the other characters cause him to take action. In Taichi's case, he's taking too much action. He's sticking his nose in every time someone has a frown on their face.

Uberchu said:
He's like Touma

Kenju said:


Woah woah, Taichi is awesome but he isn't that awesome

Paperface088 said:
Great episode 4/5 would've been a 5 if Taichi is sorry for hurting Iori. Maybe he is sorry, but we didn't really get to see him like, actually regret what he had done.

And Iori continues to be a strong character.. I admire Iori even more now. She isn't just the cute girl who boys should protect because she's a delicate or sensitive type kinda girl. She's even the one who actually WANTS to sustain the group. Unlike the others who keeps on running away from the problems. She got hurt, but still managed to wear a smile just so Taichi won't hate himself. After that she still has the guts to say "OHIO TAICHI" even though Taichi is distancing himself from her. She's the one who should be mad cause she was only trying to help the two and eventually got hurt in the process.

Though i think when it's the "breaking down" part. It's Iori who'll suffer the most because she's keeping all her emotions inside her. So when it's time she really feels the outburst and has to release all those thoughts and emotions. It'd be painful :( Hopefully it doesn't come to that.

Sadly, Her efforts are a tad undervalued? Based on what i've read here. :(

Obstinate said:
I don't know why, but for some reason I didn't enjoy this episode as much as some of the others. Nevertheless, it still gets a 4/5 from me.

rainbowdashmimi said:


Let's not focus only on Iori's frustration but the other characters as well. I agree with you on that she's hurting, but logically speaking the person who is most hurt in the moment is Inaba. Inaba was the one who always had the group in stable with Heartseed's gimmicks, now that she has -falling- out, the group is falling apart. Iori is taking the lead on establishing the group again but is not coming the way it should. Yes, Iori is a strong character, but she's not hiding her feelings, she's actually exposing them in a confidence matter, a perfect example would be is: suggesting Inaba to stay in a group for the field trip; this choice of Iori shows that she's concern, in other words, she's not hiding that shows she's worry about the group. Another perfect example would be she's is still going to club; she has hope for the outcomes, she's a optimistic.

Now for Inaba, let's say she's the pessimistic as of now. Though, before of the second gimmick, she always saw the dark side view of the gimmick but still handle the group in a good way with her scolding, but now with the second gimmick she has hurt someone with her scolding in the wrong time and place; and atoning them by not facing anyone face-to-face, however she does not realize that it's just making matter worst ( ep 9 with Heartseed will prove us that theory). As the story shows us Inaba giving them the cold shoulder, and presenting that she doesn't care, well, she really does. I don't know what point of view you have on characters like her, or Inaba as the hurting character, but she's really having it hard. She's bottling up everything and pretending that she doesn't care so the rest of the gang just leaves her alone, she doesn't want to hurt anyone, like she did with Yui. She's taking responsibility with consequence leading to misunderstanding with the audience, and cast, with her actions. I don't know if you remember, but Inaba at the moment doesn't really trust no one ( mention in ep 4), meaning that she doesn't rely her feelings with no one and keeps it in, psychology causing stress to her. Also, I'd hope you notice she also dealing with -guilt- ( ep 6, hidden sexual desire unleashed) , in other words, her feelings for Taichi ? Don't you think that doesn't causes pain for her that she doesn't feel worthy for the guy, mentioning she has low-self esteem, also more pain for her that she likes her best friend's crush, even more reason to avoid them so it won't be unleashed. She really has a lot of crap in her hands and is not doing any good, you'll see how everything would break for her, but it'll come with good results, somewhat I guess.

Now in my last thought for Iori and Inaba, there's really no wrong and right actions there. If you strongly took the point of both of them, you'll see that they're both correct, but also, wrong. We just got to put their shoes for a sec, and try to feel what they're dealing with. But everyone is suffering, actually. Everyone.

As an personal opinion, I can strongly relate with Iori -happy happy- but sad inside, but more with Inaba with - i seem i don't give a shit- but really do.

jon444123 said:

I feel the same way. Inaba is best girl hands down, my friend.

I also cringed a little when Iori was slammed headfirst into the table.

I really felt that this episode was very dark compared to the other episodes. Not as much comedy as the other ones either.

rainbowdashmimi said:


is the lack of inaba my friend, lol

iLostReason said:

Lack of Inaba makes episodes much better.I was wondering why i enjoyed this episode even more than previous, now i get it.

AshtonClaude said:


Im not hatin Taichi and Inaba till this episode,
lol Inaba is main char ? but her role is just for fanservice role
fujishima way better than Inaban

before I want to see Taichi x Iori pairing but now I decline, Iori is too good for Taichi,
selfish Taichi deserve selfish person too

so Taichi x Inaban is the best selfish couple
good luck Taichi , Inaban
you two ruin this show, oh wait at least you two good at fanservice talk so Im waiting for another ero chat, good luck :D

and abou Aoki, forever alone guy...being friendzoned, being ignored, even his close friend Taichi ( well I cant say for sure Taichi is Aoki's best friend or also Aoki's best enemy lol ) even Taichi stole Yui heart, can you imagine, when your close male friend knows who you loves and he always try to look cool and always helped your target girl, what you gonna feel ?

Taichi is not just selfish, but also have no consideration towards Aoki, what he care is only girls and girls...as long as he can helps girls, why not, and speaking about he always helping friends . .hello, he only wants to help girls only, not male friends like Aoki, so who still think Taichi is the good character then yeah, you are just the same with him

AshtonClaude said:


Im not hatin Taichi and Inaba till this episode,
lol Inaba is main char ? but her role is just for fanservice role
fujishima way better than Inaban

before I want to see Taichi x Iori pairing but now I decline, Iori is too good for Taichi,
selfish Taichi deserve selfish person too

so Taichi x Inaban is the best selfish couple
good luck Taichi , Inaban
you two ruin this show, oh wait at least you two good at fanservice talk so Im waiting for another ero chat, good luck :D

and abou Aoki, forever alone guy...being friendzoned, being ignored, even his close friend Taichi ( well I cant say for sure Taichi is Aoki's best friend or also Aoki's best enemy lol ) even Taichi stole Yui heart, can you imagine, when your close male friend knows who you loves and he always try to look cool and always helped your target girl, what you gonna feel ?

Taichi is not just selfish, but also have no consideration towards Aoki, what he care is only girls and girls...as long as he can helps girls, why not, and speaking about he always helping friends . .hello, he only wants to help girls only, not male friends like Aoki, so who still think Taichi is the good character then yeah, you are just the same with him

twonline said:


"Inaba, you are always offensive but you can't stand it when other people are offensive to you."

Anyway, really good episode.

s2012k1993 said:
Aoki more or less proved my theory that Taichi only looked out for the well-being of others from his perspective. He never cared to solve their core problems. Taichi's inexperience (I say dumbness) was wonderfully explained by Aoki and Iori: Taichi always rushes in without a second thought and very rarely has an understanding of what the problem really is.