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Sep 3, 2017 1:32 PM

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Amazing episode!
I am so proud of them!!!
Sep 3, 2017 2:21 PM

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I'm so happy for Mako-chan. She and Tatara were amazing. *-* I kinda hope that Gaju and Shizuku will screw up but I also hope that they will win the competition because I wanna watch Tatara and Mako as a pair during the rest of the anime. I don't want Mako-chan to pair up with Gaju again.
Sep 3, 2017 3:25 PM

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idk why everyone is complementing this episode but imo it was one of the weakest ones so far with all the repetitive flashbacks , the slow pacing , not showing the dances and all . I even felt like I was watching pictures and not an animation at one point. I hated this episode just as much as I loved the previous one.
Sep 3, 2017 3:38 PM

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At this point, I'm forced to lower the expectations I've had for this adaptation. I've always excused the lack of good dance animations thinking they are saving it for the "big" moments. This would have been the perfect episode for the studio to flex their animation muscles, as this dance is one of the first high points of the story. If they are holding back with such an important dance like this then I have little reason to believe they will show us anything impressive down the line. I'll keep watching this since I am still fond of the story and characters, but I don't see how it is the masterpiece some are touting it as. Why watch a sports anime when its literally almost a panel to panel translation of the manga? I would just read the manga then!
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Sep 3, 2017 6:08 PM

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I wish the episode would've left on the happy note. I get it's a competition and they're probably going to lose so why not just let me enjoy the good vibes for a week instead of ruining it at the very end.
Sep 3, 2017 8:24 PM

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Dunno, this one was quite boring. A "one minute" dance that lasted 15 minutes. Too many repetitions, they even reused the same flashback more than one time, and so little was actually animated, so many similar semi-still frames zoomed on body parts, I thought they would have gone full power on this one because it sounded important but instead it felt like they were just trying to find a way to fill the gap between the 6th and 21st minute most of the time. Maybe the weakest episode so far.
I'm thinking about starting to read the manga while continuing to watch the adaptation anyway, since I do like it but it doesn't look like they're doing it justice.
Sep 4, 2017 2:23 AM

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Such a glamorous episode especially with all the OSTs used!
Mako really did bloom at their whole performance and the lead Fujita seems like a shadow not a frame but he doesn't even care for the sake of Mako-chan!
Fujita is copying and improvising and the audience crown was enthralled by them!
Next would be Shizuku & Gaku, I wonder how fierce they would be since the felt something different towards Fujita & Mako's performance! this will be good definitely!
5/5!


Sep 4, 2017 3:14 AM

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I liked, but the judges are right, I don't think they'll pass to the final with that performance.

I definitely don't wanna see the two morons dance next...ugh.
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Sep 4, 2017 3:53 AM
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Awesome episode. This entire thing took place in like a 5 minute timespan lol
Sep 4, 2017 6:56 AM

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So beautiful!! *O* Mako-chan bloomed to it's fullest in this episode ;w; Hope their performance will be enough to pass, since Tatara made a few mistakes >_>

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Sep 4, 2017 6:23 PM

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I just want to emphasize how meaninful, well paced and directed this entire episode was.

You know when you have a BIG showdown in shounen battle anime and you WANT to spend a lot of time watching them going at it? THIS is what this dance was. It was an epicly well built up to solo.

Trust me, I watched this while high. It is REALLY that well thought on. Don't think the animators were lazy with pannings and still shots. They thought of each and every frame carefully, and, again, the masterful directing brought up the peak of emotion that was the blooming flower. Absolutely beautiful.
Sep 4, 2017 7:51 PM

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Fer said:
Longest minute ever.


Every single "second" was worth it.
Sep 5, 2017 4:00 AM

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man that was drawn out like a one piece episode.
kinda terrible
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Sep 5, 2017 5:11 AM
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i dont know why, but the anime can convey how beautiful mako is. compared with the manga which briliantly show that mako is overflowing with beauty. kinda disappointed though
Sep 5, 2017 11:32 PM
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So basically we find out this episode that Tatara has become the Kuroko of dancing.

everytime I watch this show it feels like i've only been watching for five minutes or so and it's already over (although at least that's more time than what transpired in the show this episode lol)
Sep 6, 2017 2:00 PM

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Tatara no Basuke! !!
Sep 7, 2017 3:21 PM

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Damn! This episode was amazing!
And Mako looked absolutely beautiful.
Sep 7, 2017 7:50 PM

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I really liked this episode...but really, how long are they going to drag out this competition. It doesn't look like the results are going to come out next episode either. And this competition alone has been, how many episodes?
Sep 7, 2017 9:06 PM
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The execution for this episode is freaking amazing! Well deserved 9/10!!
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Sep 8, 2017 9:36 PM

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damn bro that was amazing
Sep 8, 2017 11:52 PM

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I got so many goosebumps watching this episode. Mako's a darling, and she received the recognition she deserved. It is great that Tatara showcased her form and beauty, but I wonder when he will get more compliments, or whether he will make himself have more presence on the dance floor. Gaju and Shizuku are up for revenge now, and I am excited for what they will pull off.

By far, the most enjoyable aspects this week were the flower petals flying around the hall and the music accompanying. It was a lovely episode.
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Sep 9, 2017 11:04 AM

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Mako was really shining here! She even looked more mature. I really like this Mako x Tatara...
Sep 9, 2017 2:48 PM
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We saw Mako and Tatara actually dance and not like the other episodes where we only saw some pose. The visuals were increadible. The soundtrack so pleasant. This episode has no word to describe and is the best episode so far.
Sep 10, 2017 11:05 AM

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Jeez this episode was wonderful. Mako's smile gave me chills, she's so lovely and deserves all the praise and happiness. She took so much abuse from her brother I'm glad to see her finally branching out and doing her own thing!!

Sep 11, 2017 4:28 AM

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Their dance definitely felt like more than one minute with all the monologues going on, but definitely not complaining. Loved the soundtrack and the focus on Mako.

Also a nice touch in the ED where Mako is dancing alone, reflecting how she outshined Tatara during the performance.
Sep 11, 2017 9:37 AM

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Just beatiful. Heck, I even started to cry when I saw Mako dancing alone at ending theme.
Sep 13, 2017 2:13 AM

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Marisa really fucked up Sengoku's plan on the quick step dance

The names of the moves and the way the characters say them with such awe reminds me of those sports and action Anime and manga when a character uses a special power or move lol

Awww, Fujita is copying Hyodo x Shizuku again. He really idolizes them lol well actually, it's the only thing he does know but wait till he improves and learns more.

Mako-chan is becoming better too and Gaju is recognizing her. I feel sorry for her but I guess Gaju is into girls who are spunky like Shizuku.

Mako-chan's cute butt in her yellow gown. Fujita was also cute when he was all smiley afterwards. He did a great job making Mako-chan bloom and look absolutely fucking gorgeous in that dance.
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Sep 13, 2017 7:02 PM
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This episode was amazing! While I feel there was a bit too much recap, I still feel like the pace carried through. Some elements of this episode were really exquisite, the use of the flower and the frame painting when talking about the dance was great. The color matching in Mako's dress to the flowers was also well done, the fabric that comes off her sleeves and swirls mimicked the swirls of flower petals and really made Mako seem even more of a flower. The moment of silence before got off was masterfully done, not too short that it has no effect, but it doesn't get lengthy and overdone. The percussive beats as Shizuku walks on was amazing, as well as the contrast between her own dark purple dress to Mako's yellow one.


Sep 15, 2017 8:18 AM

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Full of emotions and impulses, but for some reason I can't help but to cringe when they want to overemphasize some of the movements or characters. Maybe it's the long neck, or the fact that it's dancing, something feels off for me. And yet I am entertained and excited at the same time, interesting.
Sep 15, 2017 5:00 PM

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I didn't expect it to go this way at all which is why I loved the episode even more.
    
   
Sep 15, 2017 9:57 PM

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I am so glad with this episode, my smile is so big right now 😍😍😍.
The dancing was really lacking on the other episodes, but I hope they keep giving us episodes like this one cause it was perfect 😍😍😍.
Sep 16, 2017 11:20 PM
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Beautiful episode because Mako shinny on the floor!!! This was beautiful for Mako, but Tatara dissapear, and this is not well :/
Sep 18, 2017 5:56 AM
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He really made her bloom.

I love how in actual time transpired, there's less than 2 minutes, LOL.
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Sep 24, 2017 2:19 AM

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Definitely one of the best episodes in the series, Mako blossomed.
Sep 24, 2017 4:16 PM

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This is only a metaphor.
We can think as Tatara as a piece of poop. He is a nice shitty frame that like a fertilizing compost makes his partner bloom like a beautiful flower.
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Sep 28, 2017 6:32 PM

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Maybe a bit too exaggerated with the imagery given the actual movements. But, still interesting.
Sep 30, 2017 9:05 PM
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Tatara and Mako did really well for being the underdogs, but I loved their dance so much. This episode made me very emotional, very good.

They're so cute

Oct 1, 2017 6:22 AM

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Very intense with regard to emotions, this episode. Mako has become so charismatic as Shizuku, who knows if this will suffice to win the competition at Tatara and Akagi. I'm cheering for them.
Oct 3, 2017 7:58 PM

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I love it when anime with a realistic setting take advantage of their medium.


Mako is dancing by herself in the ED :)
Oct 25, 2017 2:04 PM
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They've mentioned that it would be a 1 minute performance, but we've watched it for almost 20 minutes, can't say that I haven't enjoyed it )))
Nov 23, 2017 2:58 AM

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9/10 episode made me really emotional, but I also loved how they didn't go over the top with the compliments and showed how much Tatara still has to learn.
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Dec 18, 2017 2:55 AM

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Yaaasssss, I loved this :') Even if they don't win, they sure gave it their all! Mako-chan was absolutely beautiful, and they got their goal across

I really loved their happy baka faces as they make their way back to Sengoku LOLOLOL. S'cuteeeee~
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Dec 23, 2017 5:39 AM

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At this point, I'm forced to lower the expectations I've had for this adaptation. I've always excused the lack of good dance animations thinking they are saving it for the "big" moments. This would have been the perfect episode for the studio to flex their animation muscles, as this dance is one of the first high points of the story. If they are holding back with such an important dance like this then I have little reason to believe they will show us anything impressive down the line. I'll keep watching this since I am still fond of the story and characters, but I don't see how it is the masterpiece some are touting it as. Why watch a sports anime when its literally almost a panel to panel translation of the manga? I would just read the manga then!


exactly my words.. im liking the show so far but the dances have close to no impact at all because of all the still frames.. but at least the music is good
Dec 26, 2017 3:38 PM
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splendid episode! I really really love the emphasis on mako-chan!
May 20, 2018 4:28 PM
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It was really great to see Mako shine in this episode!
Her brother and her will be an even stronger pair when this competition ends thanks to Tatara :)
Aug 9, 2018 6:53 AM

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Mako looked stunning here, hah gaju take that! :D yes shes pretty too.

Too much recap tho, i want more dancing and not still frames. Tho i love the idea and characters so im still excited and want to continue on
Oct 3, 2018 6:54 PM

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I felt some scenes were a little too slow or unnecessarily drawn out, especially how they repeated the scene from the previous episode with Mako telling Tatara her wish like 3 times. Mako being a pretty little flower and the effect it had on the audience was beautiful though.
+1 this, the flashback with her bro was shown twice too, as well as the same Mako face that was shown like more than 5 times in still shots.. It was special the first time, great the second time, trying to prove a point the third time, and then it just lost any impact whatsoever.

Still a great episode and a great arc regardless of the results, but there's these little things that's really annoying.
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Jan 5, 2019 4:20 PM
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I've just finished it watching ,but i do not know why the romance category appears in the tag section ,because i didn't feel it in the anime
Jun 23, 2019 9:35 PM
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idk how they made a 1 minute solo dance last the whole episode lmao

I'm happy Mako got her time to shine!

I think the most powerful part of the whole episode was the way the flashback mirrored what Tatara and Mako were talking about. Mako responded to Tatara with what she wished Gaju had said to her back then 'You're not in the way'.

Tatara and Mako havesuch great chemistry. I'm sad they will split up if they win this. If they lose, it'll be a little disappointing since they tried so hard but they are good together so I won't be that sad.
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I'am loving this anime, this episode was really the most beautiful thing that I saw, I'am gratefully surprise about this anime. And of course, I'am really loving 'spokon' genre with this kind of piece's of art!
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