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Oct 16, 2019 10:35 AM
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THIS IS AN ANIME ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS THE MANGA BEYOND THIS EPISODE.
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That new blonde girl is badass!

Another round with board games and cards this episode. I'm getting into the flow of this anime now. This feels more like a social experience than just playing the game. The game they played really allowed the characters to enjoy each other's company.
Oct 16, 2019 11:45 AM
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I like how the show is about board games, but the package contains much more.
Oct 16, 2019 11:51 AM
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Leave Miki alone!
Oct 16, 2019 12:03 PM
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Well it was a nice episode with a nicer ending.
Kyouko was kind even if she was misunderstood from the start or rather mistaken for someone else.
Which made the ending nice since everything was resolved.
Oct 16, 2019 12:04 PM
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Poor Miki.

I really like Kyouko Maki's character. She's a cool person.

Oct 16, 2019 12:05 PM
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Ahh, Incan Gold! A push-your-luck game similar to good old classic Can't Stop, but more theme-driven, and the fact that all players act at the same time certainly improves interaction and anime excitement. Another episode where the gaming aspect helps nicely with the character development.
Oct 16, 2019 12:44 PM
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Best episode so far. Maki is kicking ass.

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Oct 16, 2019 12:47 PM
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That's sad for Miki, good episode even if this game looks boring af
Oct 16, 2019 12:55 PM
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I'm glad Maki ended up being a good person LOL
Oct 16, 2019 1:10 PM

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Pretty good episode play some board games meet some new friend and saw a cat what a day!!Even some Yuri vibes,, But sadly i have seen the new cast list!!No trouble males are allowed in my cute girl shows,First anime i drop this season 1/10 But i do hope the rest of you will enjoy it!! Have fun
Oct 16, 2019 1:22 PM
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Name a more punchable girl than this Maki's first impression, I dare you.
Oct 16, 2019 1:40 PM

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This game is really boring irl but it was pretty good in the ep
That was a lot of reflection about choices in life for just a card game tho
Oct 16, 2019 3:24 PM

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This episode sure did puched my buttons while I look back at my own past. Miki is such a cutie here in this show. She's stronger than she thinks she is. :-)

Yuri-Crusader said:
Pretty good episode play some board games meet some new friend and saw a cat what a day!!Even some Yuri vibes,, But sadly i have seen the new cast list!!No trouble males are allowed in my cute girl shows,First anime i drop this season 1/10 But i do hope the rest of you will enjoy it!! Have fun


Thanks, I know I will. See ya, don't forget to write us a card.
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Oct 16, 2019 4:57 PM

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Great episode! This is so well written. How the games aren't a gimmick or a side thing, but the character drama is actually played out through the games... it's exactly what I wanted to see and it's easily my favourite of all my weeklies right now.

7/10
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Oct 16, 2019 9:00 PM

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Wow, that went a lot deeper than I expected.
Mad Dog reminds me of Mirae from Odd Girl Out.
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Leave Miki alone!

No worries, the Mad Dog is on the hunt for bullies.
Oct 16, 2019 9:37 PM

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Awww, little Miki is such a cutie pie >.<


Now I feel like shit for having getting mad at her when she cried in the first episode :/

Overall, I liked the episode since Miki receiving more characterization was quite welcome but the analogy made using the game felt a bit forced in my opinion.

Other than that, this series is being better from what I originally expected.
SouthRzVaOct 16, 2019 9:40 PM
Oct 16, 2019 9:45 PM

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I love how every game plays a big role in character and relationship development.
On top of having nostalgia flashbacks most of the time, I get to enjoy this wholesome story around Miki ^^

Aya's sister was a surprise but wow, she got out of the hospital pretty quick huh. She did arrive shortly after the Trio after all
Kyouko was also surprising ^^ the (older) Gangster Character are really gentle and kindhearted most times I see them. Was the same with Kyouko but she was judged simply by appearance in the beginning

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Oct 16, 2019 10:05 PM

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"Neko Master" Miki chan lol. Miki chan was too precious and cute in this episode too and the episode was great too. Aya's sister Hana and her friend Maki chan r both great girls. The game in this epi was interesting.
Oct 17, 2019 4:16 AM

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MegamiRem said:
"Neko Master" Miki chan lol.


Haha yeap, given Miki's meek personality, and experiencing new things.

So the young lady finding the housecat at the shrine turned out to be Aya's older sister, Hana. Her best friend Maki however is canon to the manga. Despite that, it seems that Miki has some disturbing history in relations to her somehow.

Hah, the boardgame is just a dumbed down version of Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom. For context, Maki's involvement also changed the game that's played in the manga, and adds onto the characterization of #relatable Miki.

It's do or die, that Miki has to face her fears of the past. It's the only way forward, even in a simple game, that the new-found friendship, plus that Miki found Maki at a pivotal time when she was bullied and being a coward, and saving her for a brief moment. Nothing'll do good unless there's courage.

Good episode, touch my heart and say "all's fine".
Oct 17, 2019 5:11 AM

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Yuri-Crusader said:
Pretty good episode play some board games meet some new friend and saw a cat what a day!!Even some Yuri vibes,, But sadly i have seen the new cast list!!No trouble males are allowed in my cute girl shows,First anime i drop this season 1/10 But i do hope the rest of you will enjoy it!! Have fun


I'm anime only but I'm guessing Maki and Aya's sister are probably safe for headcanons at least. The rest probably not so much.

What from this season has the "content" though? I usually have at least one for every season.
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Oct 17, 2019 6:29 AM
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The bully and the bullied. Well love this story, nice and cute one..

Anyways i love what Miki has said in the last part of said episode " PAINFUL MEMORIES ARE LIKE CAVES, its dark and scary and i cant get near it, but i find COURAGE to MOVE FORWARD, sometimes i can FIND PRECIOUS MOMENTS like jewels in the past"..
Oct 17, 2019 6:35 AM

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Is this an advertisement for tabletop games? Every episode i walk away from the thinking that "daaamn I totally need to buy that game and find someone to play with!"
This is not your planet to rule. The Fallen shall rise again.
Oct 17, 2019 10:58 AM

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Lovely and entertaining as usual ! This episode was not so dedicated to a board game unlike the 2 previous, but it focussed on relationships, especially good friendships. Maki Ryoko reminded me Saki from Zombieland Saga, they kinda have the same mood & look.
Oct 17, 2019 12:21 PM
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Glad Mad Dog was the hero who helped Miki go forward
Oct 17, 2019 2:25 PM

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Maki looks like a love child of Saki from Zombieland Saga and Keishin Ukai from Haikyuu and its not even funny
Oct 17, 2019 2:44 PM

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It was predictable where this was heading, but it didn't stop me from getting kind of emotional. 狂犬京子!
Oct 17, 2019 6:23 PM

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BTW, did you know Cats can sense if a person is good or bad?

Cats instinctively knows who to go toward and who to avoid.
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Oct 17, 2019 9:30 PM

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oof, that opening scene hits hard

o no, Maki's hot

maaan, that was such a sweet episode! made me cry

i like the hairdo of the girl in the preview, heh

*bumps it from average to good*
Oct 18, 2019 3:39 AM

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ok, that was an interesting adventure game. Feels like gambling as the stakes become high as the game goes on.

I like the cat scenes. nya!

glad that Miki was able to meet her rescuer from the bullies. :)
Oct 18, 2019 4:33 AM

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Neko master miki, mad dog kyoko and ara ara onee san hana. This episode was good. Such an underrated gem.
Oct 18, 2019 9:54 AM

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I'm not surprised that Miki has a past like that. I mean, bullying can also made someone afraid of her surrounding. But, what a coincidence that she can meet again with her guardian angel in the past.

I must say, Kyoko Maki is my favourite this episode. Her seiyuu is fit the character, I'm surprised that she never voiced character like Maki before.
Oct 18, 2019 12:27 PM

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I'm in love with this anime! I really liked the new episode.
Oct 18, 2019 4:48 PM

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I saw myself in the past in the little miki, man, this episode was very touching for me.
Oct 19, 2019 12:06 AM

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Loli Miki is so dangerously adorable MOE! just look at the visuals of scene [15:18] HHHNNNGGGG!!!
5/5.


Oct 19, 2019 2:46 AM

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This anime really is cute. I cannot wait to see what game comes out next.
Oct 19, 2019 10:02 PM

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Overall Predictable episode, it was obvious that Maki was definitely not a bullies and a kind person.
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I'm too weird to live but much too rare to die.


Oct 20, 2019 1:51 AM

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Even if it is predictable, it doesn't hurt the value of its end message nor hurts the cozy vibe.
While all the other parts are great, it's fair for me to say that BGM and Miyashita-san's performance are the highlights of this series, so far.
Oct 20, 2019 4:00 AM

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That game looked super fun, I'd like to play it. I wish they focused more on game itself (without turning shounen tho) instead of wasting time on Miki. She seriously dragged this, otherwise excellent, episode down.
Oct 21, 2019 7:53 AM
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Interesting game. What a touching ending. Miki did well. I'm glad it was Maki who defended her and didn't intimidate her when Miki was in elementary school. Good message from Miki at the end about the memories.
Oct 22, 2019 3:43 AM

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Love ended with Shamiko, now Miki is my new seasonal waifu.

Another great episode, it managed to get me emotional about her personal problems, stay strong and remember you have wonderful friends!
Oct 26, 2019 5:02 AM

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lol i thought kyoko was the bully girl with a ponytail (even if she was too young to be kyoko), nice job anime HAHAHA
like someone said "Kyoko doesn't seem like a bully" but i guess people can change, so i actually thought that was the case... but this works even better


one thing i love on this anime is the accents, literally half of them have a different way of talking than the normal, and i like that =D
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Oct 28, 2019 7:19 PM

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yet another good episode. liked the plot twist.
this anime reignites my love for board games :)
Oct 29, 2019 4:51 PM

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Maki's really cool. I like her a lot.
Nov 7, 2019 11:58 AM

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Anyone else thought of Wixoss when Midori said OPEN

That bullying scene hurt :( Makiiiiiiiiiiiii ;-; i can see why you have the most favorites on mal :(

I freaking like Kyouko and she reminds me of Saki (also the accent), i fucking miss Saki so much, thanks for reminding(need to rewatch Zombies, need to rewatch Zombies)

Game was kinda boring though. But who cares, it's all about those character relationships,interactions and fun!

winddevil1 said:

one thing i love on this anime is the accents, literally half of them have a different way of talking than the normal, and i like that =D

True, that's the best. Just like Arisa :) and Ebina-chan has the best Kansai dialect
Nov 10, 2019 6:27 PM
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Afterschool Dice Club delivers yet another fantastic episode! The best things about this show are the accesible games and the stellar character writing. This episode was big on character development for Miki, who learns to overcome her childish fears thanks to a new board game and a new friend. If there's one lesson to learn from this episode is that being brave and overcoming fear aren't easy, but as long as you remember what's really important, you find a way to push forward.
Dec 19, 2019 11:23 PM

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Cute ending :) so glad she wasn’t the bully, I’ve been fooled again.
Apr 13, 2020 10:15 AM

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Pretty wholesome episode end, I quite like mad dog Kyoko and happy she didn't turn out to be the bully but the saviour instead

Jul 31, 2020 11:10 AM

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Not sure about this game, seems kinda random dare game, pretty boring.
I knew Maki is not a bully bitch because she is Hana's friend and she seems to be really kind and cool person.
Hana is such a babe, i actually like her more than Maki. They kinda remind me Haruka nad Michiru couple from Sailor Moon.
Aug 27, 2020 12:09 AM
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The bullying scenes pissed me off.
Dec 11, 2021 1:33 AM
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This was a really nice episode, I’m loving the way the board games are incorporated into character development instead of pausing the story for a game. Maki seems like a cool girl and it was kinda emotional when it Miki remembered where she had met her before!
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