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| Oh my goodness.... this episode felt so short, I just started watching and suddenly it was over. And more than half of it was showing Tachibana and Kase date. FUCK that guy!! I know this is kinda necessary, life is not a fairytale as Tachibana seems to believe, but I NEED more Tachibana x Kondo moments!!!! Anyways, another great episode, as always. Can't wait for next week... |
| Suddenly an asshole appeared in the first half. Kondou's POV on the way he thinks is interesting to watch. |
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| That little dance after the phone call might be the cutest shit I've ever seen in anime. So is that movie a sequel to I am a Hero? |
| Sieg Zeon! |
| Not much more to say, other than this episode was once again, phenomenal. I have already caught up with the manga, and I have to say, this adaption was perfect, with a couple of extra touches and differences that really makes the still panels come to life, and gives the characters more dimensions and realism. Even though I hate Kase's guts and believe that he is a trashy person from what we saw in this episode, I can't help but feel that what he said sadly had some degree of truth and reason behind it. Kase's viewpoint and purpose in this episode served as a representation of society's view and outward judgement on the supposedly "creepy" relationship that Tachibana is trying to have with Kondo. I didn't feel like the episode was trying to force us to outright hate the character of Kase, but rather make us see another perspective, no matter how ugly it turns out to be. The fact is, if Tachibana and Kondo were to actually get together, it would take them a lot of getting over social and emotional obstacles to keep the relationship afloat. I feel like it will be especially hard more for Kondo than Tachibana to get over the issues pertaining to a relationship with such a large age-gap. The situation is definitely bittersweet, possibly even tragic, but I still believe deep-down that the two deserve each other. Art and sound direction were also extremely great this episode. While the directing is not as creative as previous episodes, there are still a ton of symbolic shots, clever stylization, and subtle character moments that I can't deny is absolutely brilliant. Definitely the AoS contender for me. This shot of best girl is also divine <3  |
HibikaseFeb 1, 2018 9:20 PM
 "Anime is trash and so am I." |
| damn kondou-san's inner dialogues are fantastic yikes i hope there's no more of that kase rapey shit |
| The animation is so-so but the directing more than makes up for it. Now I'm certain this will be a great show. The only question is how great... |
Rudan said: I NEED more Tachibana x Kondo moments!!!! Totally, we need more Tachibana x Kondo moments together, I really ship them together so much. XD |
sweetangieFeb 1, 2018 11:37 PM
AvidAnimeViewer said: Why did the first person to criticize the age gap need to be an asshole? I have faith that this show isn't so simple to just close off the topic by saying, "anyone who thinks this is bad is just an asshole". There will probably be a more respectable conversation on the topic later that might reflect on what Kaze was saying, but it is somewhat predictable. Though I appreciate how the movie they saw was an I Am a Hero reference since they both ran in the same magazine. The first person to take issue with their age gap was Kondo, unless you're counting when Tachibanas girlfriends teased her in ep1 |
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Allografter said: She kissed him for real in the manga. Such a disappointment they didn't in the anime She did not. It was not as clear in the manga as in the anime but I suppose they spoke with the mangaka to clear any doubt. That's why they're doing a great job with the adaptation. Instead of two panel in the manga to understand she's "dreaming" we got a whole animation with her running, the clock as a starter, change of color, change of background sound, the kiss, and back to reality, with the noise, the normal color and kondou still going away, as nothing happened ... because nothing happened. |
Ysad_ZiwezhanFeb 2, 2018 1:55 AM
BlueBalls said: AvidAnimeViewer said: Why did the first person to criticize the age gap need to be an asshole? I have faith that this show isn't so simple to just close off the topic by saying, "anyone who thinks this is bad is just an asshole". There will probably be a more respectable conversation on the topic later that might reflect on what Kaze was saying, but it is somewhat predictable. Though I appreciate how the movie they saw was an I Am a Hero reference since they both ran in the same magazine. The first person to take issue with their age gap was Kondo, unless you're counting when Tachibanas girlfriends teased her in ep1 Okay, the first outside party to do so, I'm not counting Tachibana's friend since she wasn't actually aware of it. Plus everything Kondo said flew right over her head. |
AvidAnimeViewer said: BlueBalls said: The first person to take issue with their age gap was Kondo, unless you're counting when Tachibanas girlfriends teased her in ep1 Okay, the first outside party to do so, I'm not counting Tachibana's friend since she wasn't actually aware of it. Plus everything Kondo said flew right over her head. The main tension in this show is their age gap, without that the story would be rather short and undramatic. I don't think they're closing off the topic at all. If anything they could take a break from constantly reminding us viewers imo. |
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| I don't get it.. In the first 3 episodes, Kase looks like ordinary guy.. But this one.. He suddenly acting like a Jerk.. We already had Koiwai last season from Net-Juu no Susume.. but he ended up like a Best Bro in the end. But this guy.. what is he stand for? Sometimes, I really wanted to punch a person with behaviour like him.. in the Doujin, or General Seinen Manga.. |
| Her date with Kase was really difficult to watch but as much as I hate to admit it, it really gave us a good perspective of Tachibana's relationship with Kondo :-/ Difficult to watch but nonetheless, really good episode. I really hope Kase's intentions don't take a dark turn- that would ruin the series for me. *The manga did a better job of explaining things. |
Prim3Feb 2, 2018 5:08 AM
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| While I utterly despise Kase because he's a scumbag and a massive creep (how old is he supposed to be, by the way? mid-20s?), it was an interesting idea to have his date with Tachibana contrasted with Kondo's: the same activities each time, but a completely different atmosphere in both instances (although I felt that scene at the end with the two movie guidebooks was a bit unsubtle and unnecessary). Also, it was interesting to look at things more through Kondo's point of view at the end, and his regret about how the passage of time has disconnected him from his youth (I also really like the constant contrasts he makes between things that happen between him and Tachibana and things that happened in his youth). Not the show's best episode (way too much of scumbag Kase for my liking), but still a great episode regardless. |
| I really like the directing. It feels like they put thought into what to show to the viewer. What Frame, when etc. The symbolism is not super subtle but its also not too blatant. I really think the anime delivers fully. Also the way thing handled. At first I was really concered that Kase will get an 3-4 EP arc. But they gave it enough room to have an impact, but nothing more. Both character are exceptionally well written so far. This is really great. |
| That bastard from the restaurant makes my fucking blood boil Man, I loved how they portrayed Kondo and Akira's date as awkward, it felt so real. I think that's what I love about this show, it feels like what would really happen in this circumstance. It's wonderful yo |
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| I thought she really kissed him lol |
| Oh, boy! Namba Mutta is back with his monologues! And boy, I love Kondou. Like I always said, he is such a harmless hamster. <3 Having stalled reading the manga since it was announced to be animated, even though I have read all the contents that are presented in the anime thus far, I have to say, the anime is doing a marvelous job. What I love about this anime is how WIT has gracefully captured Akira's cheerful and joyous moments whenever there is something related to Kondou, representing her youth and innocence and Kondou's monologues, including the sudden reminiscing of his youthful days, representing the outlook of an actual adult who is already well past his innocent days, who tends to act all goofy on the outside and does his best to present himself as an unattractive old man in front of Akira, more for his own sake than of Akira's. My favourite character in the anime so far is the passionate Ossan in the theatre who got scared at the same moment each freaken time lol. I don't seem to have caught him in the manga when I read it. Btw, so many shoujo manga are full with scumbags like Kase and I find it seriously astonishing how they are so popular amongst Japanese female leaders. There are very few who actually become likable, like Mattsun from Nijiiro Days, but most of them are pathetic and this world can really do without them. OT: Akira in her white one-piece reminded me of a certain Kousaka Reina. ;) 5/5 |
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annelora said: Is is to soon to say that I absolutely hate Kase? No? Because I do. And he was even worse in the manga, so this is one advantage for anime. Another one is happy Akira, it's priceless! That was the cutest episode so far, I was as happy as Akira to see her and Kondou-san on a date. I can't wait for the next episode. where you read the manga? Have a link? |
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| So the older guy is creepy just because he is old. You know who is a creep? The ass who constantly embarrasses his Boss because he won't cut his hair and it likely ends up in food, who blackmails a girl into a "date" and constantly forces physical contact on her against her will. This Blondie is the kind of creep I never want to meet in real life, because I will surely end up smashing his face to the nearest wall. Tachibana still handled it well. |
hayka said: annelora said: Is is to soon to say that I absolutely hate Kase? No? Because I do. And he was even worse in the manga, so this is one advantage for anime. Another one is happy Akira, it's priceless! That was the cutest episode so far, I was as happy as Akira to see her and Kondou-san on a date. I can't wait for the next episode. where you read the manga? Have a link? It's almost on every manga site including mangafox and mangarock |
| Wait... WAIT A SECOND. HOLD ON. Is this a love square now? Oh... nah, he's just here to be an ass. Okay... |
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So many beautiful scenes in this episode! |
Ysad_Ziwezhan said: Allografter said: She kissed him for real in the manga. Such a disappointment they didn't in the anime She did not. It was not as clear in the manga as in the anime but I suppose they spoke with the mangaka to clear any doubt. That's why they're doing a great job with the adaptation. Instead of two panel in the manga to understand she's "dreaming" we got a whole animation with her running, the clock as a starter, change of color, change of background sound, the kiss, and back to reality, with the noise, the normal color and kondou still going away, as nothing happened ... because nothing happened. I've reread the chapter again and see your point. It looks like as it was in the anime. It's been a very long time since I last looked forward to the next episode of an anime. This is a brilliant adaptation. |
| Was gonna watch this anime when it was completed but wanna let you know that this ep just killed off the disk sales, tons of of preorders were cancelled and it's pretty much dead. |
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| This is the first time I've ever genuinely liked a female protagonist in anime. Seriously, this girl is basically me: anti-social, stoic to others, but actually really emotional and dense. Holy shit...I never realized: a tv anime with actual f*cking animation! |
| Tis true that Kase is a rat-bastard, but his character design is tops. They truly captured the essence of an urbanite bugman hipster douche. His dialogue and voice were also excellent. The scene where Tachibana imagines chasing after Kondo for a kiss goodbye was magical. It felt disappointing when you realize she only fantasized about it. Kondo's inner dialogue on his feelings for Tachibana is superb. One can see that he is conflicted. Akira offers a chance at happiness for an older fellow like himself, but he correctly surmises that she could be a source of terrible heartache. |
| "sure ill keep it a secret. but you have to go on a date with me" -- damn this Kase-san is shrewd dude. |
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| damn kase was a jerk while kondou was so likeable! |
| This was so beautiful I mean the second date of course and Tachibana looks so adorable when she giggled. |
| I wanted her to knock Kase's lights out seriously. What an asshole. The second half of the episode was absolutely beautiful though. |
thebrentinator24 said: Yeah, I'm not the biggest fan of Kase. I guess he was trying to get Tachibana to realize the problem regarding her crush on Kondo, but he did it in a way that made him come off like a dick. I don't think he was doing her a service. He took advantage of his position and blackmailed her. Akira's lucky he didn't press further. |
| The cook blackmailed Tachibana into a date, physically coerced her into continuing the date when she wanted to go home, and then tried to poison her budding relationship. That boy needs some classic wall to wall counselling. Aside from that the animation and characters are superb as always! :) |
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| That chef dude was kind of an asshole. But in a way she's equally as pushy as him. |
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| Youth at times like this.. can be wild and times that can be vicious And Yet, All those Emotions From every age become an irreplaceable treasure Although you may not see that every second since the day you met her.. It would be kinda nonsense to know what are those genuine feelings are.. Even so, Right now He want to unburden her of her suffering. He wanted to secure the fact.. that she deepenly hurt.. Even he's not worth enough.. Possible That Mutual Affection wouldn't call "Love" 5/5 |
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| Yep. I agree that Kase is the official douchebag slash bastard of this anime. Talk about blackmailing with Tachibana just to get a date with her. Seriously, what a effing bastard (Sorry for the curse). Anyways, if that kiss is real, they would have to deal with everybody in that station. I wonder what will Kondo do in that situation. Overall, it was a good episode. Note: That businessman guy though. |
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| Asshole kun makes an appearance huh. Also LMAO at the cinema guy getting scared twice in the same moment. |
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