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Jan 31, 2017 10:20 AM
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THIS IS AN ANIME ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS THE MANGA BEYOND THIS EPISODE.
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So they crossed the desert and ended up in a weird attraction.
And the animals they crossed this time where pretty interesting and helpful which was nice to see.
It seems that the ones following them are getting closer tho.
Jan 31, 2017 11:07 AM
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Haha wierdo attraction, this place has fallen into disrepair. Although I love the Tsuchinoko, kinda tsun standoffish person but still helps. Kinda startled me when she first showed up after the door closed xD . Kaban actually had to do a little work for once and found the exit!

Also the animation is still subpar, RIP hands

Jan 31, 2017 12:02 PM
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Tsuchinoko came of nowhere. They place she was at is weird. It's one big maze. It's officially now an attraction. The Sand Cat loses interest quick.
Jan 31, 2017 5:24 PM
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Kobayashi Yuu as the Tsuchinoko! That was a pleasant surprise.
Feb 1, 2017 4:13 AM
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I have a feeling this show is going to end sadly.


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Feb 1, 2017 4:59 AM
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"So she wasn't annihilated, huh?"

I would love it if this turned out to be some kinda "Planet of the Kemono" scenario.

Gotta say I really love the voice acting in this show, it's almost a bit jarring how good it is compared to the animation. They really go out of their way to make each side character unique in that way, really quite nice.
Feb 1, 2017 6:36 AM
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Oh my, Kobayashi Yuu. <3 She's always so funny.

'So she wasn't annihilated, huh?' I was wondering why the park looked so empty and abandoned (and how obvious it is that Lucky Beast has the same voice as Bag-chan), but this scenario didn't cross my mind. Dang, that's.. sad. If it is true, of course, but it seemed like Tsuchinoko knew a lot (weird that all the other animals so far don't, though).
Feb 1, 2017 8:43 AM
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"So They wasn't annihilated, huh?" i was quite shock when she's says that!
anyway, really good episode so far. the CGI movement is still crappy but that is not the reason why i watch and love this show. sand cat character are really interesting. i think i haven't seen that kind of character for decade and the way she said " well, i'm satishfied enough" is really gets me kek. and tsuchinoko is very very very loveable. they only way i describe her personality is GEEKY HIKIKOMORI TSUN TSUN YAKUZA. oh god, and her voice is so adorable. anyway it might quite late but i never skip the opening and the ending. both song are amazing and can't wait for the release also, can't wait for the next episode.
Feb 1, 2017 9:08 AM
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They meet another Cheval's family(?). "Cute" , "Clumsy" and now they talking about Rumors. After that they met with... Really?! A Tsuchinoko?!
Then chased by Ceruleans
What a heck of an adventure it is.
holyfox6894 said:
I have a feeling this show is going to end sadly.
I think so too. Just one human, amnesia, talking animals in more or less human form, Ceruleans. The puzzle pieces is all found. I really hope it won't be what I thought it will become. :(
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Feb 1, 2017 10:14 AM

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I'm happy this will only be 12 episodes :d

Also, why is this show rated 13+?
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Feb 2, 2017 4:02 PM

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Mormegil said:
Kobayashi Yuu as the Tsuchinoko! That was a pleasant surprise.

Wow, i didn´t knew it
Feb 2, 2017 4:05 PM

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A very entertaining chapter! Is an epic plot-twist coming?
Feb 2, 2017 4:52 PM

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Most people seem to be assuming that there was a general apocalypse somehow, but it could have been just in the park itself, which has those monsters and apparently had some kind of eruption.
Feb 3, 2017 3:45 PM
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surprisingly fun characters, curious sand cat, and omg a shy tsun loli tsuchinoko who knows the past hinting some mass extinction/volcano eruption. Kobayashi sasuga great vaing.
Feb 6, 2017 9:36 PM

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I wonder why 絶滅 is translated as annihilated. It should be extinct.
Feb 7, 2017 1:46 AM

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So, I wanted to see this and I finally fitness the chance to do so! I was upset at the animation quality, but after reading the MAL review, it shed me somebody light about the condition on Jabari Park and Moreno about Bag-chan! I love the casting quality! I hope a dark twist willl happen, even if animal girls remain pure and innocent!

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Feb 7, 2017 12:46 PM

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The subs said "100 degrees Fahrenheit". I had to listen to the Japanese and it said "40 degrees (Celsius)". Subtitlers, please! Just translate, don't convert units! Or if you really have to, put it as a side note at the top.

But anyways, pretty cool episode. I had to look up Tsuchinoko. I wonder if such a creature really exists.
Feb 9, 2017 5:55 PM

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That Library is friggin far ep 4 and I think they are still not 1/4 complete on the way.
I immediately noticed Tsuchinoko VA whch is kobayashi yuu!
3/5.


Mar 14, 2017 9:02 AM

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Its kind of cool how cute this show is, yet im learning as well.
Mar 21, 2017 4:15 PM

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Going through the dessert with sand cat and a maze with tsuchinoko :)
Mar 24, 2017 2:40 AM

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Annihilated huh? Interesting.
Mar 26, 2017 8:57 AM

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At first I disliked the idea of bringing cryptids, but the way the show handled the mystery in that area with Tsuchinoko knowing more about what happened was actually very interesting. I liked the uncertain atmosphere when they opened the exit door... and that final "she wasn't annihilated".. :O
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Mar 29, 2017 8:09 AM

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Lauren-oneesan xD

Every episode has me going Aaaa so good I swear
Apr 1, 2017 9:23 AM

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The animation may be awful CG but that background art is damn good sometimes. Great atmosphere in this episode. More dark undertones and mystery. Not sure where the story is headed but it's really interesting watching the journey unfold.
Apr 7, 2017 1:44 AM
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Well this is like Utawarerumono now that I think of it. Especially the slimy creatures...

Also it's not really annihilated, more like extinct.
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The endless debate between fans and haters. At one point, after spending a lot of time on MAL, you just realize it's totally pointless.
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On MAL, everyone who has used the lame rating system becomes a critic and an intellectual by default, haven't you heard?
Apr 7, 2017 11:46 AM
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I'm betting on the volcano eruption having wiped Humanity while simultaneously turning the animals into humanoids. The interesting question here is: why was Backpack-tan spared? Why did she just up and showed up on Japari Park without even knowing what she is? Maybe she's a monkey turned human by the magic stuff emitted by the volcano?
Apr 9, 2017 3:12 AM

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Kinda weird that among all these real life animals they put a cryptid like the tsuchinoko, and it's the only "fake" animal in the park.
Apr 9, 2017 5:38 PM

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Fun new character and quite the development! Looking forward to see what's next.
Apr 18, 2017 8:56 PM

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A new friend has appeared.
lol at Sand Cat's reactions when Lucky told her about the thick fur.
Lauren-oneesan with that english.
Another new friend as appeared.
Lava?
LMAO at Tsuchinoko telling Serval to fight it then Serval acting scared.
Dem Tsuchinoko legs.
Annihilated?
Jaguar is back.
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Apr 20, 2017 2:07 AM

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I'm just waiting for them to discover a bunch of human remains or something.
May 18, 2017 3:54 PM

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It's surprising how likable all the friends are.

Kobayashi Yuu was perfect as the shy but tsun Tsuchinoko.

"So she wasn't annihilated, huh?" Hmm interesting.
Jun 9, 2017 12:57 PM

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Definitely the best episode
I loved Tsuchinoko, a likable character
Jul 12, 2017 10:43 AM

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Sand Cat is now also in the running for best Friend.

Some chick talking in English for the animal facts? In my weeaboo children's cartoon?

"What's lava?" "Tsk! Ask at the library!" Bitch, they're probably never going to get there >_>

This park had currency for tourists at some point...glad to see some kind of further development to the mystery of where all the humans went.

Lucky Beast seems to have pre-recorded phrases inside him that are only triggered by the presence of a human. (This is, of course, assuming that Kaban is a human. The show could totally throw me for a loop here.)

"So, she wasn't annihilated, huh?" Well, that's suggestive of the fact that some shit went down!
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Mar 24, 2018 9:40 PM
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Tsuchinoko is the only Friend so far that knows what's up.
Aug 30, 2018 10:32 AM

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As the user said, I didn't expect that there'll be a Tsuchinoko-type here when I'm pretty it's an urban legend.


Jan 18, 2019 5:33 AM

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Sand cat and a tsundere Tsuchinoko. Didn't expect this show to even have a cryptid. Letting those ceruleans in reminded me of zombies getting into a house. Scary chase. Good thing the cryptid knew where to go.

Dec 11, 2019 1:02 AM

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Arashi89 said:
Kinda weird that among all these real life animals they put a cryptid like the tsuchinoko, and it's the only "fake" animal in the park.
There are other cryptids as well as other fictional creatures in the whole franchise, at least according to the wiki.
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Apr 30, 2020 6:32 AM

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1st episode: Cute animals yay.
Later on: Ruined vehicles, destroyed roads, abandoned buildings. Like it's post-apocalypse.
Later on: Friends are actually former animals who turned into humanoids.
Later on: Humans were annihilated?
Oh my, something dark is coming.
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Yet another interesting episode.

I really love the world-building and the overall atmosphere in this show.

Sand Cat losing her interest quickly was quite amusing.

Tsuchinoko seems to know a lot about things.

"So she wasn't annihilated, huh?" I can smell a huge plot-twist.

Nice scenery.

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In this episode we got introduced to a fickle-minded Sandcat and a defiant Tsuchinoko. The longest trip to the library ever.

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