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| I found it really, really hard to take this episode seriously. PS. Kumin is best girl |
| Uhm interesting episode. I Lol'd @ the tanning's and names on the the backs of each other. Rikka still not over her father's death and I wonder what will happen next episode. Also HNNNNNGGGGG Attacks all episode. |
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| Good episode. Glad it kept a lot of the funny with the drama. Now we finally understand why Rikka does what she does. Really interesting. I saw the word generic thrown around in here, but I don't think this is in the least. I think it was well implemented, quite creative. She does this Tyrant Eye thing as a mechanism to deal with her fathers passing. It's really very sad. I can't wait to see how this develops. This episode gets a 5/5. |
| Ok, this is now my favorite show this season. Did anyone else expect this show to turn out nearly as well as it has? |
| Well I knew it had to do with something like this but executed fairly well. The interactions are still hilarious. A cliffhanger ending surprisingly though. |
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| Well, that was a really really well done episode. Best one so far. |
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| mmm.... Shinka HNNNGGGG |
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| Finally the story progresses |
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| Ganbatte Rikka, GANBATTE ;o; |
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| Awesome episode as usual Rikka :"( NNick said: Still. It wasn't really that dramatic nor sad. She is overreacting. When someone who I knew died, I laughed at their funeral, literally, I was never sad. I've never been. You laughed at their funeral... Just wow..... |
| This episode had it's humour but the more important stuff was Rikka's past. This might be the reason she went chuu2byo something like a way to protect herself from all the trauma. Moment where Rikka found out the truth really brok my heart. Touka really does care about her and is doing it for Rikka's own good. I guess it's Rikka vs Touka Round 2 next ep or somehow Dark Flame Master will interfere or something. Overall 4/5 to me. |
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| NGGGGGG Kumin was all sorts of sexy in this episode. Women in summer dresses is super sexy. It was hilarious when Dekomori and Shinka punked each other with Sunscreen writings on each others backs. Also funny is Cerberus(the golden retriever) getting all sorts of frisky with Shinka. It's rather poetic that he thinks she's a hot sexy bitch. On a more serious note, I like Shinka. I was pissed off at how she used Yuuta to get at the book. But overall she seems to have grown a lot as a person. She's a male version of Yuuta. Both of them have gotten over their Chuunibyouness. But they still deep down enjoy the hi-jinx. It's no coincidence that Kyoani gave them similar mannerisms when confronted about their past. "THE SHAME! THE SHAME! THE SHAME!" and "Die my old self!!!" The serious part of the story was painful to watch. The more you knew about Rikka's past the more you understood he sadness. Takanashi family did Rikka no favors not preparing Rikka for her father's death. What's worse is when Rikka broke, no one was really there for her. So she repressed herself hiding in the fake Chuunibyou world. Grandfather turned into "suck it up, get over it, stop acting stupid" type of ass. Mother ran out on them, which was disgusting to me. Touka seems to not know what to do. I do think Touka loves Rikka. However, Touka herself seems to still be in pain. She was forced into being all "Gan Batte" for the sake of moving on and making a life for herself and Rikka. Touka planned all of this. When she realized Yuuta was a recovering Chuunibyou and most importantly a good natured kid. She brought Rikka to live with her and bring them together. She's hoping Yuuta could break through and help Rikka recover. I also think Touka planned this confrontation at the end of this episode. Yuuta needs to be there for Rikka, and even Touka, when they finish beating the crap out of each other. |
NNick said: Meh, generic "sad" backstory. ____g get over it. The point was not to focus on the sad backstory, but to focus on Rikka's reaction to it. To be honest, it was sad. It's such a typical, simple death that could happen to anyone. Not sure how to say it, but it was still pretty sad. I felt so bad for Rikka. NNick said: Still. It wasn't really that dramatic nor sad. She is overreacting. When someone who I knew died, I laughed at their funeral, literally, I was never sad. I've never been. Not sure if that's something you should sound so proud about.. Who would laugh at someone's funeral seriously. That's just ridiculous, and a horrible thing to do in general. And overreacting? Um, sorry, but I'm sure if anyone's father died they'd be devastated over it, and hope that it wasn't true. |
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ovoon7 said: Ok, this is now my favorite show this season. Did anyone else expect this show to turn out nearly as well as it has? I did from the start! Cirris said: Also funny is Cerberus(the golden retriever) getting all sorts of frisky with Shinka. It's rather poetic that he thinks she's a hot sexy bitch. That was funny! Cirris said: The serious part of the story was painful to watch. The more you knew about Rikka's past the more you understood he sadness. Takanashi family did Rikka no favors not preparing Rikka for her father's death. What's worse is when Rikka broke, no one was really there for her. So she repressed herself hiding in the fake Chuunibyou world. Grandfather turned into "suck it up, get over it, stop acting stupid" type of ass. Mother ran out on them, which was disgusting to me. Touka seems to not know what to do. I do think Touka loves Rikka. However, Touka herself seems to still be in pain. She was forced into being all "Gan Batte" for the sake of moving on and making a life for herself and Rikka. Touka planned all of this. When she realized Yuuta was a recovering Chuunibyou and most importantly a good natured kid. She brought Rikka to live with her and bring them together. She's hoping Yuuta could break through and help Rikka recover. I also think Touka planned this confrontation at the end of this episode. Yuuta needs to be there for Rikka, and even Touka, when they finish beating the crap out of each other. I'm guessing this fight is what is needed to finally make Rikka 'see' that Touka really loves her. Maybe after the fight they start to get along. I'm predicting both girls breaking down and bawling their eyes out hugging each other. |
| I don't get Tooka, didn't she want Rikka to face reality. |
| All the funny and giggles aside... It's painful to see how Rikka is still denying everything. Good job Yuuta. You were cool. |
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| didnt expect this episode to get so emotional at the end there, poor rikka ;_; getting some insight on why she tends to stray from reality also love how yuuta's opening up more to rikka, especially when he slips up as the dark flame master. and lolololol at that jump and catch off the roof thing they did nibutani and dekomori were also hilarious with those sunburns, and love the isshiki/kumin scenes xDDD |
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| The highlight of the episode for me was the entire episode! I cannot get enough of the girls in this anime! I was expecting a sad past for Rikka as soon as her grandfather appeared. That expression on his face and then what he said made me realize that something sad would be uncovered. And I was right. It's sad to see she cannot accept the demised. It is understandable that her father might have had a terminal illness which her family and relatives kept her from knowing, so probably the death was harder for her to take. Poor girl. But I know she will get over it and Yuuta will play the role. And we will have a beautiful ending to a fantastic anime. :) 5/5 |
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| This was an exceptionally good, impressively executed episode, due largely to the examination of Rikka's past and the extensive development of her character. This episode essentially signifies a partial transition within the narrative, as the story appropriately shifts it's focus onto the emotional elements of Rikka's delusional tendencies. The episode very deftly and effectively handled the balance between it's dramatic interludes and the occasional comedy that was filtered throughout, without faltering into an unnecessarily heavy reliance on either aspect. Of course, the rather serious tone was quite prevalent, due to it's presence within the majority of the episode's developments, but I felt that the emotions were conveyed considerably well. My favorite sequence, by far, was Tooka's beautifully melancholic conversation with Yuuta, as she details the mysterious aspects of Rikka's past, revealing the tragedy that triggered the sudden adornment of her constructed, chuunibyou facade, while ultimately suggesting that this was used as an escape from the unexpected sorrows within a reality she couldn't accept. This sequence was elevated further by the wistful music that accompanied it and the terrific storyboarding throughout, such as the transition between Rikka's hand reaching towards a star and the subsequent fading into the small fire Yuuta was hovering over. I love that the reasoning behind Rikka's chuunibyou delusions wasn't of mere simplicity, since this nuanced development effectively allows for a thorough deconstruction of her character, and, ultimately, makes for a much more satisfying story. One of the best moments was Yuuta's conversation with Rikka after he first found her in her room, since, in this brief, but revealing scene, Rikka's words subtly elaborate on her hidden emotions, drawing upon several disparate aspects of her characterization. There's this really effective dichotomy that was portrayed between the state of Rikka's two bedrooms. The one she usually resides in is lusciously colorful with it's wildly imaginative decoration, adorned with a certain extravagance found in the plethora of seemingly insignificant, but highly expressive objects, while the other is comparatively sparse, as a particularly ordinary, but lifeless atmosphere permeates the room. This wonderfully illustrates a rather meaningful contrast between the significance of her emotional connection to each place. The insight into Rikka's past, though somewhat predictable, was thoroughly emotional and surprisingly complex, given the typically lighthearted nature of the show. Rikka and Yuuta's compelling interactions continue to be the best aspect of each episode. As such, the moment Yuuta, unlike all the rest, tells her that he'll assist in searching for the Ethereal Horizon was a considerably significant development in their relationship. I also love that their hand-holding scene from the last episode was directly referenced. Shinka and Sanae continue to complement each other extremely well. Their interactions never fail to provide some of the best comedy in each episode, and, as such, I greatly enjoyed all of their scenes in this one. I also thought their mutual sunburn was a nice touch. Shinka's ability to notice the potential for love between Yuuta and Rikka was quite unexpected, but great, since, thankfully, it completely eases some of my lingering concerns that she would eventually develop feelings for Yuuta. Although, so far, they've mostly been relegated to the strictly comedic side of each episode, Kumin and Makoto's slowly developing relationship is great, since it provides a natural reasoning for their seemingly secondary characters to be further explored and developed. The emotionally brutal final sequence was amazingly directed. The momentary flash of Rikka's loving parents standing around her at their house, followed by Rikka happily edging closer to this fleeting illusion was contrasted extremely well by the following shot, in which her joyful memory suddenly collapsed into the form of an unsettling desolation, marked by the minuscule sign that stood in it's stead. Of course, one of the most important elements that allowed this scene to work as superbly as it did was the appropriate absence of words, as a sort of silent serenity crept into this startling revelation. Really, this, along with the train sequence from the previous episode, are two of the best scenes in the entire show, as they were handled with such impeccable care and a suitably low-key approach to storytelling that's remarkably rare. The visuals were, as always, fantastic, particularly in the highly detailed and aesthetically appealing backgrounds. This episode was also suffused with rather powerful imagery, such as the expansive shot from behind Rikka's isolated figure against the backdrop of a distant light peeking through the darkness, as her forlorn gaze reaches towards the horizon. The subdued lighting during Rikka's bedroom conversation with Yuuta excellently created this detached, melancholic atmosphere that worked quite well. Musically, this episode was really good and highly atmospheric, especially the selection that was used during Tooka's grave-side conversation with Yuuta, as the delicately mournful combination of a soft piano and violin poignantly illuminated the various emotional complexities within that moment. The animation was exceptional throughout, as it was able to skilfully capture and accentuate subtle movements, such as the moment Yuuta casually lowers his hand on the train, accidentally brushing his fingers against Rikka's, then carefully pulls them away. All in all, Chuunibyou satisfied immensely with one of it's best episodes, while it also manages to consistently excel with it's intermittent touches of romance, engaging character interactions, excellent humor, and an increasingly intriguing story. I'm really looking forward to the next episode, since the developments within this episode and the next should propel Rikka and Yuuta's relationship past the quite affectionate connection they currently have into an exceedingly romantic one. Also, due to the increasingly dramatic nature of the narrative, I remain quite hopeful that the story will, in fact, conclude with a realistic manner of developing Rikka's character, in which she willingly accepts the necessity of transitioning into a fully realized maturity. |
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| I loved this episode! Some light was shed on Rikka's past. |
| so Rikka's delusion (grandiose type) is not the usual genetics cause (nature) but rather an experience cause (nurture)... she is just escaping the reality that her dad is dead already... |
| Looking forward to see more about Rikka's past. It seems like the show is getting dramatic soon. I totally approve the RikkaxYuuta elopement! |
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| KyoAni knows how to do fanservice. They don't do trashy fanservice (i.e. panty shots, groping crap, breasts the size of freight trains...). The best fanservice (at least for me) comes from just a change of wardrobe and KyoAni is great at switching things up in that department. To me, the beach costumes weren't even the highlight. Rikka in that black dress... She looks amazing. What spoke volumes is Rikka's total lack of energy until the very end when Yuuta agreed to go with her to visit her old home. It was a great exploration of how Rikka became the way she is. Seems like, unlike the rest of the gang, her delusions are based on family issues. Rikka and Yuuta also form such a great pair. Yuuta is so understanding that Rikka is able to open up to him and Rikka slowly makes Yuuta realize he should accept who he is. Despite all the yelling and complaining, Yuuta really likes to be around Rikka. Another great episode. |
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Lelouch22 said: There's this really effective dichotomy that was portrayed between the state of Rikka's two bedrooms. The one she usually resides in is lusciously colorful with it's wildly imaginative decoration, adorned with a certain extravagance found in the plethora of seemingly insignificant, but highly expressive objects, while the other is comparatively sparse, as a particularly ordinary, but lifeless atmosphere permeates the room. This wonderfully illustrates a rather meaningful contrast between the significance of her emotional connection to each place. It was my understanding that all the stuff she has in her current room, is the same stuff she had in her old room at her grandparents house..., the only thing she couldnt bring with her, was that receiver thingy on the desk. Lelouch22 said: I remain quite hopeful that the story will, in fact, conclude with a realistic manner of developing Rikka's character, in which she willingly accepts the necessity of transitioning into a fully realized maturity. If this happens we wont get a season 2! lol...., am i selfish to ask that she doesnt mature too much? Everything else you said i agree with. Good read! |
Vizi_Reality said: Awesome episode as usual Rikka :"( NNick said: Still. It wasn't really that dramatic nor sad. She is overreacting. When someone who I knew died, I laughed at their funeral, literally, I was never sad. I've never been. You laughed at their funeral... Just wow..... There is more than one way to grieve for lost friends and family. Funerals =/= being sad and balling your brains out. It's about their memory. I'd rather have a happy party at my funeral the day I'm gone. That being said... needs more Touka! |
Naxrrhid said: It was my understanding that all the stuff she has in her current room, is the same stuff she had in her old room at her grandparents house..., the only thing she couldnt bring with her, was that receiver thingy on the desk. Perhaps; I very well could have misinterpreted that moment. Naxrrhid said: If this happens we wont get a season 2! lol...., am i selfish to ask that she doesnt mature too much? Haha, definitely not. I suppose I'm just hoping for a satisfying arc and conclusion for her character. Naxrrhid said: Everything else you said i agree with. Good read! Thanks. |
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| To be continued.. I usually have a good time awareness that I know a show is ending but these words hit me out of nowhere. Great Episode. |
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xxtyrantxx said: best episode so far but nibutani is so annoying i want to punch her in her ugly face just to make her shut the hell up Lol obstructing your view of Tsuyuri too much for ya? |
| Awesome episode, was waiting for this development and it didn't disappoint, arguably the best episode so far. |
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nuuvox said: I don't understand something...Shinka Nibutani's character is kind of weird right now: 1. If she's so obsessed with being popular, why did she go to the beach with them? They asked her to go. She prob didnt have other plans and/or she likes being with them. nuuvox said: 2. She said she was going to stick with the club to make sure she destroyed every evidence of her past self. So...why didn't she destroy the other copy of that book that sanae whipped out? It didn't even phase her in the least. Deko has numberous copies of the book..., destroying that one would make no difference. She has prob come to terms with the fact she can never get rid of it. nuuvox said: 3. Why does Yuuta treat Nibutani like any other person now when he found out she used to be like him? Infatuation doesn't go away over night. Cuz she is now just another person to him. He was infatuated with a girl he thought was completely different. After learning her true nature, would you expect him to keep on having feelings for her? I think not, plus she kinda clearly showed she had no interest in him. |
| Daaaang. That covered a lot of ground quickly. I feel like I got hit with a you-should-feel-bad brick for laughing and giggling at the chuuni scenes now :( |
| poor rikka chan ): |
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| An episode with a nice mixture, of beach fanservice, moeness, funny moments, and serious moments. Kuumin-senpai is super cute. That white one-piece dress and white one piece swimsuit really fits her. It's perfect! |
| Wow Good episode. Second best episode so far (5 being the best). I can't wait for next week. |
| Kumin it's the most adorable character of the season |
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