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| ^ same here. I just watched the series and this is my favorite episode so far. |
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Sheepdude said: To explain: The real Shima was hospitalized for a sickness (the boy in the wheelchair at the end). He saw Misae at the hospital and fell in love with her, which gave him hope. But he ended up passing away, so he asked his cat (his only friend) to carry out his last wish and grant Misae anything she wanted. The Shima we saw was the reincarnation of the cat, sent to fulfill Misae's wish. When Misae wishes for him to love him forever, he returns to being a cat and has stayed by Misae's side for six years. We also got to see a preview of Yoshino Yuusuke's arc. And Miyazawa Yukine arc coming up next! Also, Sagara Misae's light GET! Looks like this is moving toward the TRUE END. <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v336/Sheepdude86/anime/sagara.jpg" border="0"> Guybrush said: best episode so far. too bad misae-san is only a side-character she's great Thank you for explaining. Sad episode,Misano was soo cute when she was young,very pretty also.The way that they showed their love,was just amazing.The kiss in the end :/ And then his life as a cat,all that time he was there,but she didn't knew it :/ Guybrush agree with you too,it's bad that Misae is only a side-character,she is really awesome.So far the best episode 10/10. Resuming this episode  |
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| Reminiscent of Fuko's arc but way better executed. |
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| Favourite episode of After Story so far. Just as emotional as Fuuko's arc but I think this was a lot sweeter and happier. |
| I don't know if it's just me or the air in this basement but, my eyes water up at sad and beautiful moments like this and right when the tears are about to fall out, they dry up, AND IT TICKS ME OFF!!! Aside from that, this was a terrific episode and yet another beautiful arc! So, I assume Shima is the cat, and both there wishes are granted! They were so cute together! Time for the next episode! P.S. This episode forum heading says: "THIS IS AN ANIME ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS THE MANGA BEYOND THIS EPISODE." Does this mean we can discuss, lets say, the GAME beyond this episode? Just kidding, I probably know the answer. |
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| This episode made me cry :(( |
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| T____________T This is one of the most bittersweet love stories I have ever witnessed. |
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| A very touching episode (eyes getting misty). |
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| Rewatching. Five years have passed and this episode still made my eyes well up T______________________T |
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rpc2ne5 said: I have a question about this episode. I really liked this episode and all, but I am a bit confused about something. When Katsuki Shima asked his cat to help him out with his last wish, did the cat allow Katsuki Shima's soul/spirit posses him in order for Katsuki Shima to fulfill his wish? Or did the cat transform into a different Katsuki Shima, independent of the original Katsuki Shima? If the second is true, then does that mean Misae fell in love with the cat and the cat fell in love with Misae? Or if the first is true, then it means the true Katsuki Shima was the one that was able to see, meet, and fall in love with Misae? Sorry about this but please can someone clarify? I like the idea that Katsuki Shima was able to spend time with the person that gave him hope in his bleak life, and I don't like the idea that Katsuki Shima was just watching from the clouds while his cat was the one getting the action. Thanks a bunch Well, I really didn't think so much into it... But now that you've mentioned it, it seems like the cat was fulfilling Shima's wish. But how is everyone so sentimental, it's a CAT HAHAHAHAHAH I couldn't stop laughing. |
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| So, Shima-kun is Misae's cat after all |
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| easily the best arc in the whole show for sure |
| epic cat love |
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| This crossdressing stuff is the most cringe inducing shit I've seen in years |
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| People are crying way to fast haha, on every clannad episode thread I see countless of people spamming tears lol. Apart from all that, It's crazy how good of a side story it was based on just two episodes. |
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Sheepdude said: To explain: The real Shima was hospitalized for a sickness (the boy in the wheelchair at the end). He saw Misae at the hospital and fell in love with her, which gave him hope. But he ended up passing away, so he asked his cat (his only friend) to carry out his last wish and grant Misae anything she wanted. The Shima we saw was the reincarnation of the cat, sent to fulfill Misae's wish. When Misae wishes for him to love him forever, he returns to being a cat and has stayed by Misae's side for six years. so it has nothing to do with the robot thing and the girl we keep seeing in the beginning? i thought maybe shima was the robot because of the light in the pouch (i remember the robot talking about lights), plus i thought their voices sounded similar... maybe he becomes the robot after he dies, which explains why the robot keeps saying he feels like he came from a different, "warmer" world iAmZiro said: People are crying way to fast haha, on every clannad episode thread I see countless of people spamming tears lol. so it's not just me, what a relief xD i thought maybe i had a heart of stone or something |
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| Just watched this tonight. This episode was considerably more interesting than the earlier ones and the first season episodes. I was wondering "where is Fuko?" all this time. It seems as if Shima is this season's 'Fuko'. The cleverness in this arc is that you just don't KNOW until the end, where the truth is subtly revealed. But it was odd why a mature adult like Misae was falling for this little boy. He couldn't have been but 11. A head-scratcher, but maybe there are some things about Japanese culture which I don't fully understand. Anyway, decent episode. I hope it continues to get more interesting from here on. |
lilypippili said: Sheepdude said: To explain: The real Shima was hospitalized for a sickness (the boy in the wheelchair at the end). He saw Misae at the hospital and fell in love with her, which gave him hope. But he ended up passing away, so he asked his cat (his only friend) to carry out his last wish and grant Misae anything she wanted. The Shima we saw was the reincarnation of the cat, sent to fulfill Misae's wish. When Misae wishes for him to love him forever, he returns to being a cat and has stayed by Misae's side for six years. so it has nothing to do with the robot thing and the girl we keep seeing in the beginning? i thought maybe shima was the robot because of the light in the pouch (i remember the robot talking about lights), plus i thought their voices sounded similar... maybe he becomes the robot after he dies, which explains why the robot keeps saying he feels like he came from a different, "warmer" world Jeez this was exactly what I was thinking! From the moment he found the pouch in his locker and it fell out it this theory suddenly hit me. The voices are incredibly similar, and the "light" only seems to confirm it even more. Only one way to find out! Gotta keep watching. (Well, by now, you no doubt already have) |
| I guess it's too bad cats don't live very long. |
| bullshit arc but this was good: [spoiler]  |
| Didn't find this episode that sad but whatever. Still an enjoyable little arc. |
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| Darn. Wish this could've gone for longer. |
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| No more Ibuki Fuuko? I'm kind of miss her. Misae is still hot as a single. |
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| Wow. I have to admit that I loved this love story. The deep meaning behind and the slight touch of a transcendentalism captured me. Therefore, in the end of this episode, I was stunned. Sincerely beautiful. From the beginning (when Shima and Misae meet) until the revelation of how he got reborn as the young guy we saw and then finally grant Misaes wish. Therefore we can unterstand, why Misae likes this cat, though she mentioned in the episode she doesn't. Wow, I would never had dreamed in years who the cat of Misae really is. Stunning. Great arc. ;) Now I'm excited how it continues. |
| "If the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace." - Jimi Hendrix |
| Another meh episode. Another episode full of awful melodrama. Ghost boy disappears because wouldn't that be sad? We don't need a reason, he's just gone because feelz. When does this show get good? It's hilarious that so far the best part of the show is the cat. Every frame without the cat is a waste. Of course, that's ruined now. |
| A "Strange Romance" , that is her "story of my life" . A Touching episode and story .. like always be expressive . |
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| Wonderful closure of Misae's arc, especially the end of this episode was very moving. Yukine's next I guess? |
| What the hell is this convoluted plot twist? So the cat's soul went into the dead boy or something for some reason? And it didn't know? This is more confusing and unintentionally hilarious than tragic, honestly. I found the plot twist to be so stupid XD. It just made me roll my eyes by the end. The fuck Key XD?! You and your plot twists. You always throw them at me in such a random ass way. I didn't find the episode to be sad at all. It's okay if you did, but I honestly found it to be one of the stupidest things to be honest. I really enjoyed the start of After Story with Sunohara. I really don't like the supernatural melodrama this show throws at us. Hopefully it gets better, and no more of that ridiculous stuff. |
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| This arc literally made this series worth it for me. |
| i just wanted to rewatch my favorite characters be happy again. I wanted a simple sense of serenity, but i underestimated how heart-wrenching these arc climaxes would feel again.  I JUST WANTED TO FEEL GOOD DAMMIT |
| I didn't cry and I much prefer the Sunohara arc. That one actually did make me tear up. |
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| Kinda sad this story with Misae and Shima |
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| I didn't enjoy this arc that much but it got very touching towards the end. I liked it but I'm glad it ended. |
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matheoo41 said: Looking forward to see Misae's second youth. And where's Okazaki's father? Yeah still waiting for the redemption arc hopefully he quit drinking, probably just laying low for now until he gets his act together |
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| A cat is fine too. Just kidding |
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