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| Great episode. I got the feels I can't lie. Man I was hoping for a draw. |
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| Aw, a bitter sweet episode for me. Funny how they won the relay when they failed at the individual events. Oh well, power of friendship! |
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| freels It's hard watching this show because I have no idea who to cheer for. But it was pretty obvious that Iwatobi would win, as that's the typical sports anime formula - Main team wins the second time around. Anyway, congrats Iwatobi! Looking forward to nationals. Fireworks confession next episode! #gethyped Looks like I'll be crying again next Wednesday. |
| Sorry it's too hard to see through my tears to write an actual review because I'm just so happy |
| I hate this episode. Damn, it was so very well done it destroyed me completely and i'm not happy about it. I literally cried. Free! should be a fun anime to watch not just plain angst! Anyway, i never thought the whole scouting thing would be a lie and finding out about it was very sad, that kid is so broken, and damn he really did dedicate all his life to Rin which is also pretty saddening. I also feel bad for Rin cause in this episode Sosuke, Nitori and Momo put a lot on his shoulders, cause idk, i'd feel guilty later cause Sousuke's shoulder looks pretty bad, tho i was really hoping for them to win, which was very stupid of me cause Sousuke's shoulder was injured and all Iwatobi was in their best conditions.. well, at least it didn't end up in a tie. |
| Ugh Sousuke is so perf. What a great race, but I'm so sad that he's gonna quit swimming. |
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| OMG it was so emotional ;____; The race was intense and couldn't decide who I wanted to win but I'm glad everything came out well for team Samezuka at the end, even though they lost out to Iwatobi swimming together as the ultimate team. Seems like the preview of next week we get to hear what Makoto wants to do for his future I hope. |
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| Awesome episode. Damn, that was some deep moments between Sousuke and Rin. Can't help but be touched and nearly spilled my tears. Intense race. Happy for both teams. If not for Sousuke's injured shoulder, they might have won the 1st place but oh well, Rin and the rest of his ultimate team were happy with the result. I guess that ends well. |
| /creys for Sousuke. I didn't really liked him before, but the episode gave me so much feels for him. It was quite angsty. Can't wait for the next episode. I feel like it has something to do with their future. |
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| Well that was some story development between the guys and some fierce swimming. Next off to the nationals. Great episode!!! |
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| that shoulder plain made me cringe so much. looks so painful! |
"Urushibara Ruka. The mannerisms and voice of a woman... No... More feminine than any woman. But he's a guy. Taller than Mayuri, but so very thin... But he's a guy. Looks great in a miko outfit... But he's a guy. It's already twilight And yet, it's so hot. The cicadas are crying. But... He's a guy." |
| Literally, every time Rin cried I cried. When Rin yelled "SOUSUKE!" I screamed with him. And at the end when each team had their group hug I was squealing. But that episode preview! Haru trying to hit MY Makoto?!?! lkerwoqsnmh3jbwbdslnanwebfnsaiejrgnslahugernfks Fanbase: Episode 9 was the worst, I was crying. KyoAni: Lolnope. Episode 10. Have some more. |
Palladion said: However was it only me that got really annoyed by Haru's actions in this episode? He is blatantly eavesdropping on what is clearly an emotional and private conversation between Sousuke and Rin. Then he just blabs to the Iwatobi group all about Sousuke's injury despite the obvious fact that Sousuke was purposefully trying to keep it a secret. It was kind of a dick move. Yeah i agree, i thought it was kind of akward that Haru was listening in on Rin & Sousuke having a moment :/ |
| Actually, I think this is the first episode that I cried. I don't know, it just made me feel all sentimental haha. Also, I think this was better than other episodes. It was good :) |
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| The emotions and feels this episode! 😫😫 The bro power is strong |
| more gay drama as usual |
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| The feels and Haru got helped by evesdropping as well Sousuke seems to be an easy read to Rin with a backgroundstory added Relay match wasn't that interesting |
| Now this is the kind of episode I needed to finally like Sousuke. Not some stupid pity for an injury. I actually really enjoyed this episode. The conversations between Rin and Sousuke were nicely done, although I still feel they could've handled the drama a little better. It took too long for the reveal this time around. Rin is such a crybaby though omg Young Kisumi <3 |
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| Finally. Iwatobi won. Although that is because they did have the handicap, if it wasn't for Sousuke's injury, no way they would have won... anyways they still won! I wonder what is going to happen now. |
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Fiji said: Finally. Iwatobi won. Although that is because they did have the handicap, if it wasn't for Sousuke's injury, no way they would have won... anyways they still won! I wonder what is going to happen now. If not for Rei being a terrible swimmer theyd have won nationals twice by now. |
| Meh, wanted Samezuka to win disappoint |
| Hmm, it was obvious that Iwatobi would win. Well they deserved it, but I'd be lying if I said I wasn't rooting for Samezuka, esp. because Sousuke will quit. Still it was a very emotional episode, dem feels. T^T |
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| I'm emotionally devastated. Seriously. Give me a break. Sousuke FINALLY opens his heart and shows his true self. I'm melting. Free made me fall helplessly in love with Makoto, now with Sousuke too. I'm done. I really think that Rin matured a lot this season and became way more likeable. True, he somtimes still shows his 'sharkself' but he's now way more considerable of others feelings. Such an amazing character development. And next episode...I'm actually kinda curious what direction the writers will go to. I mean we know that the whole MakoHaru drama will be about Haru's future. But how do they want to make it so dramatic now, that all the cards of Haru's doubts were shown, I really don't know. Plus after this episode I have to say something about the relationship. Yep we all think that the homosexual vibe this show gives us is only to tease us. BUT. I really can't pretend anymore that I don't see what I see. Because when it comes to Mako's feelings towards Haru I was sure about them since the beginning. And now I'm pretty sure about Sousuke's feelings towards Rin. Well yeah, it's only my opinion but still...KyoAni I think you should slow down a little if you don't actually plan on doing anything in this matter (and we all know that you don't). |
| SO MUCH FEELS IN THIS EPISODE! Emotions were being thrown all over the place. Heck, I almost cried. The OST was just amazing in this episode. Dem flashbacks. Despite Sousuke's shoulder being injured, Samezuka is still second place! Haru used Sousuke as an example to help Iwatobi win! The relay ended well, yet I think there will be still some conflicts left to solve. |
I’m always searching for something, for someone. This feeling has possessed me I think, from that day… That day when the stars came falling. |
| Sousuke OMG TwT They were so precious in the past. Sousuke saw the Team Relay Race in Season : 0 Dat race OMG T__________T The Best Team Ever. |
| Well, that was intense. o-o Sousuke swimming with that badly injured shoulder? o-o Damn.....that was harsh! D: Some more information from the past....sou Sousuke was there during Rin's relay last year? o-o Cool.....I suppose. :3 So moral of the episode: Training too hard gets you pain in a certain area. xD |
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| Wow, this episode. This episode. Sousuke's been my favorite character this season and especially his bond with Rin really resonated with me. Seeing how everything from S1 came full circle here and now for Sousuke was incredible. My eyes felt like they were swimming through their own relays as I could barely fight back the tears this episode. "I'm not crying" Wow Rin, that was just so...speechless. This is the first time in a sports anime where I didn't want to see either team lose no matter what. What shocked me the most is how when the race ended, tears started gushing out both because I was tremendously happy for Iwatobi but also because it meant that one of them did end up losing. Easily my favorite show of the summer, respect to Sousuke for hanging in there. Oh and I loved when the former captain shouted at the team to support Sousuke. All of these characters are remarkable. |
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| Samezuka should have won. |
| I still wonder why they are not dating girls. They're like 17-18 years old, guys this age have their hormones playin, they should have all kids of swollen mushroom tip action going, at least thats what was happening with me that time, and the very first thing I did - is started dating and busting all kinds of nuts. Also I refuse to believe that they're all gay. Harchan, I remember, said: "What dream? What future? I dont have all this." And I'm sure his last thoughts were: "All I want is to get laid already and move on." |
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| God damnit all that Sousuke x Rin and Rin's tears also that MakoxHaru preview. I can't take it anymore. |
| 1st place - it's about damn time! |
| Best episode so far. Souske swim scene was amazing. |
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| Noooo rin don't cry ;____; |
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| I feel kind of bad for wanting Rin's team to win the relay instead of the actual main 4.....esp because it was Sousuke's last race.... |
| Still don't give a crap about you Sousuke. |
| I don't like Sousuke. Why didn't he just go to a doctor before his shoulder broke down completely? I hate how 'going to a doctor and taking care of yourself for a few months for the sake of your future' always equals 'giving up' in the eyes of those characters -.-. When I'm an athlete and I sense some body part breaking down the first thing I do is go check it out, unless I'm like in the middle of a super important competition at the moment. With that being the basis of the drama I just can't really feel sorry for him :/. |
| I probably regret this post by now. |
| Even after I took a break, the feel isn't coming back.. Samezuka would have won if Sousuke is in his top form. |
| Honobono Log - best slice of life short -------------------------------------------- most kawaii loli overlord ---------------------------- Donquixote Doflamingo AMV - Control |
| Great animation in the relay race. That was dramatic but quite good, though swimming with that bad of a messed up shoulder will just make it worse in the long run. |
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| Very nice episode, Sousuke's dream getting crushed was really sad to see, but at least he was able to enjoy the relay race for real. |
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