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Aug 14, 2016 5:34 AM

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Chika in her Akihabara get up was hilarious. Trying to steal the spotlight from K.P.P.

Yohane attracts a crowd. I thought her goth makeup looked great. Mom coming back to drag away the little girl after everyone else fled.

I laughed when Chika finds the µ merchandise. When I visited Tokyo last year I kept stumbling on Love Live! memorabilia, but sadly had to resist the urge to spend too much. I had a second chance on it when I traveled on to Bangkok and found even more L.L. stuff at a mall, but again had to think about my budget, though anytime we passed a µ poster or picture my GF would exclaim, "Look, it's your friends!" Ha ha ha.
Aug 14, 2016 7:44 AM

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Great Tokyo episode. <3

Their rival looks kinda aggressive. in a good way.
I hope we get to know them more.
Aug 14, 2016 9:09 AM

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Who's say this episode is don't have a cameo ?




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OceeennAug 14, 2016 9:15 AM
Music speaks to people's hearts. All throughout the world. I believe it's a powerfull language.
Aug 14, 2016 9:13 AM

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Omg Tokyo and the stair scene 😒 Saint Snownrivals omg
Aug 14, 2016 9:20 AM
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3edgy5me, thought exactly the same, wtf is up with that ria girl, I'm really dissapointed by those "rivals".

The truth is, I was expecting the rivals to be the group formed by Honoka and Eli sisters, but instead we got that cringy pair.

Yukiho and Arisa graduated Otonokizaka right before Riko entered as a first year (time skip was at least four years), so it would be impossible for them to be school idols. Just putting that out there.

I'm still holding out hope that the new rivals are Cocoro and Cocoa (Nico's little sisters). It would make sense given that the height difference between the rivals coincides with the sisters' hair colors, and their eye colors/hair styles are also similar. Maybe the names they called each other by towards the end of the episode were just stage names, eh? Eh? Anybody?


Nice info, I wasn't entirely sure about how many years had passed, but still those rivals are cringy as heck.
Aug 14, 2016 10:57 AM

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Oceeenn said:
Who's say this episode is don't have a cameo ?




:p


Damn dude, good eyes.
Aug 14, 2016 5:20 PM

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Well, that escalated quickly, maybe too quickly.

Ok, this has to be the first time they actually felt as a group of people with emotions not like some caricatures or archetypes. I actually liked the drama around Dia and Mari and it was nice to introduce their rivals. It seems they are either doing full Love Live contest in one season which could harm their character as everything happens quite fast and we weren't really shown their group developement. Or they'll see those two singers in the next episode, fails realize they just can't do idols without proper training. That's when the drama kicks in and seeing them down I believe Mari and Dia could change their attitude and cheer on them, joining the group too.

I still hate Yoshiko's speeches and it's jarring they are always in the right moment on the right place but for the first time in this series they have some hardship to overcome (singing in their city didn't really count). For the first time I partly enjoyed this show.
Aug 15, 2016 4:43 AM
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That rival group so cringy, they think they in some action shounen shit .
Aug 15, 2016 7:14 AM

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Oceeenn said:


I'm not sure , but I have a theory that Saint Snow is the group that somehow beat/destroyed the former third years’ group (either in reputation or something else) and that’s what dia meant when she was scared that ruby and her friends would face the same struggles as her, Mari, and Kanan did.

Do you think so?


heh, nice theory, maybe the third years may join aqours to face the old enemies

I don't think that's what destroyed the third years. I feel like it was their overwhelming gap with most of the competition and probably fanbase difference and reactions.
What if Saint Snow is Otonokizaka's new School Idol Group?
From what I can see is that it has been more than 5 years since the μ's where champions so all of the μ's sisters and friends have graduated and Riko has been talking how Otonokizaka was a really prestigious music school where she gave up due to the pressure.
Aug 15, 2016 7:18 AM

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compared to a rise, these two new enemies from saint snow are cringy as fuck (sorry had to say it) this ria girl is 2edgy4me

the staff still dont neglect the importance of closeness of every member like what mentioned earlier with chika comforting riko and the group followed chika <-- but i wanna call bullshit on this one, how the fuck they would know where chika went considering the time chika left the room, the rest waking up and changed clothes... watever it's just a small detail

and also if you are watching horriblesubs you might have noticed on 19:34 riko and hanamaru switched places for some reason, hope they fixed this on bd

you is so funny in this episode, i didnt expect she would wear shrine clothes

6.5/10

next episode looks like will be on full drama mode


3edgy5me, thought exactly the same, wtf is up with that ria girl, I'm really dissapointed by those "rivals".

The truth is, I was expecting the rivals to be the group formed by Honoka and Eli sisters, but instead we got that cringy pair.

If you've seen the magazine in episode 4, you'd know that it's more than 2years since those two graduated.
Aug 15, 2016 7:32 AM

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I suppose twintail-chan can't walk like a fcking normal person.
Aug 15, 2016 7:46 AM

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Give me Kanan its been 7 episodes
Aug 15, 2016 9:52 AM

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Aurorae said:
Give me Kanan its been 7 episodes


just hope that, some how, Kanan will pop up from the sea and join Aqours in the next episode
Aug 15, 2016 8:42 PM

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I suppose twintail-chan can't walk like a fcking normal person.

Nico's alter sisters knows Kung Fu
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DarkwindJR said:
cowoknakal said:

I suppose twintail-chan can't walk like a fcking normal person.

Nico Alter knows Kung Fu


Who the hell sings about Self Control, then flips about like a ninja without Self Control XDD
Aug 16, 2016 9:17 AM

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GREW said:
I wonder when Aqours will do something new, NOT done by µ'se.
µ's... didn't do anything like this actually. Certainly not this early in the game.

You wanna know what they were doing in episode 7 of the original series? Trying to pass their tests so they wouldn't be shut down. So while Aqours are performing at a concert facing what could possibly be one of their biggest challenges as idols, the girls in the original were stressing out about a little speedbump that had nothing to do with their actual idol activities and would be resolved within the very same episode.

I also find it really weird that people are coming to conclusions about exactly what sort of characters the girls in Saint Snow are going to be like based on a few glares, a few gestures and one or two lines of dialogue. That doesn't say anything about what their relationship with Aqours is going to be like in the long run. Also we literally did not know ANYTHING about A-RISE until Season 2 so comparing them to that standard is also weird.
Aug 16, 2016 9:54 AM

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I'm going to call this early here but...

I think Aquors is going to lose.

That would probably be a weird twist to things. They don't look like they care too much for their school imo. Other than the 3rd year girls which seem like they really want to save the school.

And come one Chika keeps triggering death flags when she says. "We'll save the school like that µ's did. I do love her but it irks me when she says that.

If Saint Snow really is the A-RISE they better step up their game. Because A-RISE was far more intimidating whilst being like the nicest rivals. They just had the stuff to back it up. Hell the song A-RISE did was so good that you'd understand why µ's loss.
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Aug 16, 2016 12:31 PM

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What i dislike from the episode, is only one, it's the rivalry. when the rival show off their own talents, what they can do, what they are good at to the main character, i really dislike that a lot and i think it's so rude in sportsmanship. so i don't like the rivalry in this episode even tho it's the first time they showed it in this series.

but overall, i enjoyed the show. character and jokes are still hillarious xD
"Mirai Zura~~~~~~!!!!!" i'm so glad i can hear that again xD
but still, the fact that the story is the same thing like the previous generation still bothers me a bit.

looking foward to the next episode and to their concert xD
Aug 16, 2016 1:40 PM

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GREW said:
clap...clap...clap...

I wonder when Aqours will do something new, NOT done by µ'se.

Maybe get rekt in front of a huge audience, which I hope to happen.

I mean, they don't even try to create something new for the girls.



I wouldn't lose hope yet.
Despite Aqours shamelessly trying to emulate Muse at every possible opportunity, I'm still given the impression that they're being set up for a massive fall.

Melcookie96 said:
I'm going to call this early here but...

I think Aquors is going to lose.


Having this scenario play out would save this show in my eyes. It would be good to just see something different. The dark side of school idol competition. As it stands, Aquors is just a charmless mockery of Muse.
Aug 16, 2016 8:48 PM

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Mari x Dia as hell!

I love Maru's outfit awe what a cute cinnamon roll. Although the outfits they're wearing for the performance I just realized, what are those huuge bows? It's weird. I didn't realize we were at an episode for rivals though, and I'm disappointed since I thought Aqours rival group would be Eli & Honoka's sisters from Otonokizaka but instead we got some weird pair that looks a little like Nico's siblings. I like that Saint Snow has more of a rival feel though, for A-RISE they were kind of chill and cool with being rivals but Saint Snow has that feeling of "I'm gonna beat you and we all know that well".

I also just realized the piano Riko was playing at is in the same room and it's the same piano Maki used the first time Honoka saw her singing "Aishteru Banzai!". Feeeells!
Aug 17, 2016 8:06 AM
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Looks like some really fked up sh*t happened between the third years based on the seriousness they have displayed. The country girls really think that people live in Tokyo have ridiculous outfit? I laughed so hard at Yohane, she looks like Roswell-sama from Re:Zero. μ's mechandise awww these big heads cushion I want one too. Also there's a shop that dedicates to selling occult and magical items, hahaha. Those two singing in front of the shrine, are they trying to intimidate or what? I'm hoping to see Yukiho and Alisa there at the Love Live entry room... but I guess no huh.
Aug 17, 2016 8:20 AM

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A rival has arrived!
But I wonder if they are the current #1 in the list or not.
Anyway, another enjoyable episode. :)
Aug 17, 2016 1:57 PM

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Personally, i don't mind Saint Snow being cooky, while friendly rivalry is ok, i miss tue rival, who is cocky and like trash talking, plus, if they did beat Dia and others, it will deeper their rivaly more :)
Aug 17, 2016 10:39 PM
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footmaster said:
A rival has arrived!
But I wonder if they are the current #1 in the list or not.
Anyway, another enjoyable episode. :)
they went first so their rank is lower then Aqours. i guess the only reason amours is so high on the list was because of the gimmick video getting them a lot of attention. meaning the out rank meany idol groups that are much better then them.
Aug 17, 2016 10:41 PM
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Looks like some really fked up sh*t happened between the third years based on the seriousness they have displayed. The country girls really think that people live in Tokyo have ridiculous outfit? I laughed so hard at Yohane, she looks like Roswell-sama from Re:Zero. μ's mechandise awww these big heads cushion I want one too. Also there's a shop that dedicates to selling occult and magical items, hahaha. Those two singing in front of the shrine, are they trying to intimidate or what? I'm hoping to see Yukiho and Alisa there at the Love Live entry room... but I guess no huh.
those where all official merch so you can get one in conventions or order them.
Aug 17, 2016 11:33 PM

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on Sadpanda, C90 came-out and there were so many doujins of Sunshine which is fap treat worthy!
anywayz, It's inevitable that if they go to Tokyo, they would encounter School Idol groups which is much better and have more experience than them!
those 2 new girls are ought to be tough competitors for sure!
5/5.


Aug 18, 2016 4:11 AM

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footmaster said:
A rival has arrived!
But I wonder if they are the current #1 in the list or not.
Anyway, another enjoyable episode. :)
they went first so their rank is lower then Aqours. i guess the only reason amours is so high on the list was because of the gimmick video getting them a lot of attention. meaning the out rank meany idol groups that are much better then them.


Yeah. Seems like that way based on that last scene.
Aug 18, 2016 5:14 PM

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What this episode has taught me is that more than half of them are idiots, more than I thought before, a bunch of lovable little idiots that is. But at least they having fun. Those two at the shrine had dang good singing voices and were honestly, pretty amazing in my opinion. Good episode, and I look forward too the next.
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Aug 24, 2016 12:20 PM

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The new rivals were incredibly cringeworthy

This isn't a mindless battle shounen series
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Aug 27, 2016 10:38 AM

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I like the edgy duo rivals.
Sep 3, 2016 12:57 PM

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So Sunshine can be decent when it isn't trying to ape its predecessor. Probably the first time I cared about these characters. But Dia is as annoying as always with her Eri act.
Sep 4, 2016 12:07 PM

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Love Live sunshine drinking game:

Drink whenever μ's is mentioned or theres some sort of reference.

Sep 30, 2016 8:10 PM

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The new rivals are so bad. Cringed so hard when one of them was doing flips.

I think one of the biggest flaws with this show is that they never show the characters practicing or preparing for anything ever. The practice and preparation was a really big part of the original series but it looks like nobody even cares about it here. They can just perform dances and songs that were seemingly made up on the spot or entirely off camera.
Jun 9, 2017 5:52 PM
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Would´ve been cool if Honoka, some of or all of the ex μ's members (who I presume still lives there) and Aquor met. And A-RISE was still going as usual after the previous Love Live so they should still be the ones promoting the competition and UTX as usual too on that big screen in this one, right? Or am I missing something there? But it seems like everything from the previous titles are totally erased and all that´s left are the physical buildings and places like the stairs + shrine. Where are the old characters?

Yukiho and Arisa should still be going through at least their first year at Otonokizaka. Or how many years later is this anime set after all that was before them? Like an alternate universe where μ's and A-RISE never was and all the old main and side characters don´t go at Otonokizaka High School... But they did happen after all as they read and talk about how μ's did it. Can´t have been that much of a budget question or something.

So many questions now...
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I have a feeling Aqours is about to get btfo'd next episode.
Oct 24, 2017 10:15 AM

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I felt some excitement in seeing the girls in the same places where the μ's practiced, even I hoped for a meeting or with Nozomi at the sanctuary, or with one of the other girls in the street. That they encountered some shreds was in the calculus, in fact they come those two bronze faces. I imagine that the level between the two teams will be obvious, but I hope they build the narration so that it will not be discounted what will come after the clash; There you play another winning card this anime series. Pleasant comicity and really great graphics quality of backgrounds and drawings.
Nov 23, 2017 7:41 PM

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That Winter or Snow Duo (whatever their name is) were so good! Competition is scary.





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...the s u n, the m oo n, and the tr u th.


Nov 30, 2017 1:29 AM

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the 2 idols i can already tell they are stuck up bitches i sense Evil Aura with them
& it was predictable that they were idols

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Chika in her Akihabara get up was hilarious. Trying to steal the spotlight from K.P.P.

Yohane attracts a crowd. I thought her goth makeup looked great. Mom coming back to drag away the little girl after everyone else fled.

I laughed when Chika finds the µ merchandise. When I visited Tokyo last year I kept stumbling on Love Live! memorabilia, but sadly had to resist the urge to spend too much. I had a second chance on it when I traveled on to Bangkok and found even more L.L. stuff at a mall, but again had to think about my budget, though anytime we passed a µ poster or picture my GF would exclaim, "Look, it's your friends!" Ha ha ha.


all of their get up's were hilarious except Riko's it would have been funny if they would have gone with this get ups to Tokyo XD

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Okami_doge said:


heh, nice theory, maybe the third years may join aqours to face the old enemies

I don't think that's what destroyed the third years. I feel like it was their overwhelming gap with most of the competition and probably fanbase difference and reactions.
What if Saint Snow is Otonokizaka's new School Idol Group?
From what I can see is that it has been more than 5 years since the μ's where champions so all of the μ's sisters and friends have graduated and Riko has been talking how Otonokizaka was a really prestigious music school where she gave up due to the pressure.


this is a good theory
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They all went off to Tokyo with everyone they know having big hopes and expectations for them but they soon found out that the competition in the city is as fierce as it can get after they had their fun in there. There aren't many people that can actually flip over their competition to assert dominance but their new rivals in Saint Snow are definitely one of them.

Dia tried to stopped them in fear that they might experience the pain of failure, rejection, or even straight up intimidation from all the expert school idols out there but there's no knowing what will happen unless they give it a try. I hope it will end well for them!








Jul 14, 2019 11:46 AM

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All of their initial outfits was funny, especially Yoshiko.

Looks like Saint Snow will be a formidable rival.

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Tokyo. Their first invitation as a 99th ranker in a School Idol project held by Love Live! I still don't believed, they could do that shit, breaking into the top 100! But, yeah, the previous PV was an absolute stunner, and they deserved the invitation to feel a new experience, a new environment, a new rival, Saint Snow. Ah, that siblings girl from the movie. Finally i found their first met scenes. And yeah, they looked so great, and really talented. They surely held some great rivality in the next future, i believed.

So, yeah, everything was not a dream for them, join a big event at Tokyo, a place where a great Love Live competition had been held, a place where every powerful Idols had been stay. However, they must realized something important. The challenge of every new School Idol in an unknown location. Its like a real thread that even bigger than your imagination as a countryside girls. Not everyone had their kindness like their homeland. Could they survived what they might've hit in their first performance outside their homeland? Such a shame, Dia couldn't even give a proper hint for them, especially to her little sister. Well, i do hope it wasn't turn to be bad shit for them. So lets see how well they could handle the situations in the next episode!
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Well, at least Dia isn't actively stopping them,

The tension between Mari and Dia, though.

Why did the crowd run away when Yohane raised her hands and voice? Also, I noticed they're all girls. I guess Love Live does take in an almost man-less universe. Which is yeah, always has been a joke within the fandom. I could say that their universe takes place where Thanos' snap wiped out the supermajority of the male population.

"The Sodom of the Far East, Tokyo." Lmao.

I find it amusing that in the scene where the saw Muse's products in a store in Akihabara are actually things you can buy in real life.

Of course the girls all got sucked in from the stores that sold all of their interests in Akihabara. I mean, I've never been there, but I'd imagine that's how it is. Also, IDK. I just find it cute when anime characters are passionate about the things that they like.

Not gonna lie, when Chika reached the shrine on top of the stairs, I kind of got goosebumps from the girls singing. Mostly because I knew they're sort of going to be the "rivals" of Aquors. I mean, A-RISE from Muse's season was more of a friendly rival. The other girl who didn't talk that much looks kind of angry though, lol. But that's probably just her face.

Edit: I've read one of the comments about how they're expecting that Aquors' rivals would have been with Honoka's and Eli's younger sisters. Like, damn, they've really missed the chance with that. I mean, not everything in the anime has to be "connected" with crazy coincidences and fate. But still. Although St. Snow's outfits are very interesting to me.
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So, it's going to be Saint Snow vs. Aqours.

Next episode will be interesting.
Mar 8, 2022 1:30 PM

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Liking Dia alot tbh, I expected her to be more like Eli and not supportive of Ruby being in Aqours so I'm glad that isn't the case.

Honestly though I'm kinda disappointed that we've not really seen much training so far? Like, every episode's kinda just been them messing around? Like as great as that song in the pv episode was we didn't get to see any of the process of making it at all, and the most training we've seen was in the episode where Ruby and Hanamaru joined the group
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Ahh the familiar sights and backgrounds!

But obviously those two girls are bad news. I mean they did a bunch of flips on the way out to insert dominance. Lmao
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