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| The end of the ep just tugs at my heart strings. I'm so glad those 2 reunited and can finally be happy again. Lady Fuyou's a real keeper. Those scenes of them living their life together were so cute. |
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Eeeeh. It's ok(?) so far? Idk. People say the plot starts next episode so we'll wait for that I guess. My main fear is that right now Maomao is just...flawless?
She doesn't seem to have any direct family so no attachemnt there. She hopes she could get out in 2 years if she lays low but that's almost forgotten about by the second episode. Who's the old man taking care of her? Idk and I guess I shouldn't care cause Maomao doesn't seem to. Hoping he's eating well is all the thought he gets before he's forgotten about.
There doesn't seem to be much motivation or drive for her other than wanting to cook meth drugs medicine. I'm fine with her knowing more than the average person but I really hope she gets some kind of challenge rather than having the correct speculation every time.
She doesn't seem to have any direct family so no attachemnt there. She hopes she could get out in 2 years if she lays low but that's almost forgotten about by the second episode. Who's the old man taking care of her? Idk and I guess I shouldn't care cause Maomao doesn't seem to. Hoping he's eating well is all the thought he gets before he's forgotten about.
There doesn't seem to be much motivation or drive for her other than wanting to cook meth drugs medicine. I'm fine with her knowing more than the average person but I really hope she gets some kind of challenge rather than having the correct speculation every time.
@Secret333  Why are anime onlys so entitled to their ignorance. |
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| @Ri-KoRin If you're gonna bother writing something at least reply to what I'm saying. |
| I liked this Fuyou story this episode. It gave us a nice romantic subplot, as well as a glimpse at Maomao's understanding of people. |
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| Why are all the inner palace anime I watch so good? Granted, they are few and far between XD, but something must be up. Maybe it's mostly to do with the more unique setting, it's just that uncommon in anime. Wasn't expecting such humor and chibi work, but it's a welcome change from when I watched Oooku (excellent in it's own right). She is a fun, forward main character. |
| This is such a treat. Quite beautiful, as expected. |
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Secret333 said: @Ri-KoRin If you're gonna bother writing something at least reply to what I'm saying. nah, I don't feel like writing paragraphs of spoilers. In multiple instances (not just for this show) I have tried convincing other anime onlys that the story isn't going how they think it would, when they barely seen 10% of the plot going to be adapted. Yet they would still insist on their wild assumptions and judgement about characters/plots. it is like arguing with flat earthers, there is no point. Just be patient and watch the damn show. |
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| That was a sweet episode to watch. |
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| Some great Maomao detective work in this episode! And with a strong and tragic emotional core to the case to boot. |
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Secret333 said:
@Ri-KoRin If you're gonna bother writing something at least reply to what I'm saying.
@Ri-KoRin If you're gonna bother writing something at least reply to what I'm saying.
nah, I don't feel like writing paragraphs of spoilers. In multiple instances (not just for this show) I have tried convincing other anime onlys that the story isn't going how they think it would, when they barely seen 10% of the plot going to be adapted. Yet they would still insist on their wild assumptions and judgement about characters/plots.
it is like arguing with flat earthers, there is no point. Just be patient and watch the damn show.
| @Ri-KoRin Wait, so when you read the manga or the original source, you never speculate about what would happen or contemplate how you would like it to proceed? You just read the text, put it down, then eliminate all thought like a Buddhist? Sounds boring. |
| My subjective reviews: katsureview.wordpress.com THE CHAT CLUB. |
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Oh damn the beauty cotton-rose concubine tricked the first night performance with the Emperor, feigned the sleepwalking disease, and left the palace without getting further suspect by the whole officials.
A successful scene. Maomao didn't forget to put a disclaimer as it just a mere speculation to avoid any unnecessary conflict even so not telling the detail toward Jinshi, seems like so real. She explain the case by her brothel experience again, feel like a good excuse from all the difficult description she may occur.
I also like how honest those red-haired concubine so honest after hearing the explanation. If only she met Maomao before the Emperor manage to laid a seed, she may as well find an excuse to get the hell out of there without any worries. Since she may kind of a very important person as well outside of the palace. If a mid-rank can put such a show, how come Gyokuyou can't? Just like Maomao, i also put my disclaimer as just a mere speculation, right about here...
But yeah i can understand how Maomao need to lay low the profile since its her whole motivation. However what happened when the skill and knowledge manage to wild spread outside of the Gyokuyou wing? Next episode might gets the idea what's gonna happen to Maomao after then....
A successful scene. Maomao didn't forget to put a disclaimer as it just a mere speculation to avoid any unnecessary conflict even so not telling the detail toward Jinshi, seems like so real. She explain the case by her brothel experience again, feel like a good excuse from all the difficult description she may occur.
I also like how honest those red-haired concubine so honest after hearing the explanation. If only she met Maomao before the Emperor manage to laid a seed, she may as well find an excuse to get the hell out of there without any worries. Since she may kind of a very important person as well outside of the palace. If a mid-rank can put such a show, how come Gyokuyou can't? Just like Maomao, i also put my disclaimer as just a mere speculation, right about here...
But yeah i can understand how Maomao need to lay low the profile since its her whole motivation. However what happened when the skill and knowledge manage to wild spread outside of the Gyokuyou wing? Next episode might gets the idea what's gonna happen to Maomao after then....
| @badabass Gyokuyo is . |
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| Truly it will be Anime of the season ( and probably AOTY if 2 cours let it be in this year rankings) |
| Maomao and Jinshi are so much fun to watch, both are so charismatic and it’s fun to see them interact. I especially like all the faces Maomao makes, it’s too cute whenever those cat ears pop out lol |
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| Mao mao is on her full detective mode and has awaken Jinshi's M side lmao..always loved their bickering. The music near the end was also beautiful. |
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@badabass Gyokuyo is
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| @Nachtwandler_21 i see. Thought of the opposite since i have a little to no clue of her background as how she became the concubine in fhe first place. That's just completely my initial thought of process. But its good to know your spoiler kekw |
 Hide and seek is the best offline games on this fatamorgana-called-world-thing. Please comment nicely. I am newbie here. I'm level  on mal-badges. View my badges  |
| Got goosebumps from the insert song at the end |
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| The OST for this anime is insanely beautiful! Also I did not expect this episode to have such a cute happy ending. I'm not really surprised someone would mind this kind of life and rather be with the person she loves. Also I love the interactions between Maomao and Jinshi the best :D |
You're the light shining over The black and gloomy nights So long I've been waiting To run into your arms Oh, my only one desire You're the one I need Through the thousand years ~ Evermore "Midnight Sun" by AleXa |
| Apparently, the song this episode is from the same singer who did incert songs for Mushoku Tensei. |
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| @aegd welp I don't doubt it, I believe ppl will love it and nothing will change its place for me( only if the destroy something in adaptation) |
Reply to Secret333
Eeeeh. It's ok(?) so far? Idk. People say the plot starts next episode so we'll wait for that I guess. My main fear is that right now Maomao is just...flawless?
She doesn't seem to have any direct family so no attachemnt there. She hopes she could get out in 2 years if she lays low but that's almost forgotten about by the second episode. Who's the old man taking care of her? Idk and I guess I shouldn't care cause Maomao doesn't seem to. Hoping he's eating well is all the thought he gets before he's forgotten about.
There doesn't seem to be much motivation or drive for her other than wanting to cook meth drugs medicine. I'm fine with her knowing more than the average person but I really hope she gets some kind of challenge rather than having the correct speculation every time.
She doesn't seem to have any direct family so no attachemnt there. She hopes she could get out in 2 years if she lays low but that's almost forgotten about by the second episode. Who's the old man taking care of her? Idk and I guess I shouldn't care cause Maomao doesn't seem to. Hoping he's eating well is all the thought he gets before he's forgotten about.
There doesn't seem to be much motivation or drive for her other than wanting to cook meth drugs medicine. I'm fine with her knowing more than the average person but I really hope she gets some kind of challenge rather than having the correct speculation every time.
| @Secret333: I'll try to go through your post bit by bit. Secret333 said: My main fear is that right now Maomao is just...flawless? Don't you worry :) ... this one made me chuckle. In case you missed it, she is experimenting with snake bites on her own arm. Secret333 said: She doesn't seem to have any direct family so no attachemnt there. [...] Who's the old man taking care of her? Idk and I guess I shouldn't care cause Maomao doesn't seem to. Where did you get THAT from? Not only did she worry when she was abducted that her foster father would be worried - why would she worry if he was eating properly if she didn't care? Thing is that once you're in the inner palace you are not free to leave. She does care, but there's nothing she can do on her own during her contract. What kind of "motivation" do you expect from someone in servitude? You have next to zero freedom to pursue your own life - for "motivation" you need freedom to do what you want to do, so rather let us agree on "interests". Maomao showed initiative in her attempt to rescue the consorts and their kids, while she tried to remain anonymous and not stand out. In the end, the narrator explicitly spelled it out for the less observant viewers in ep1: Maomao is curious, has a insatiable appetite for knowledge and a "little bit of a sense of justice". Within these confines she tries to remain hidden without standing out as much as possible. |
| I didn't expect Fuyou's story to hit me in the feels but the use of music and lighting when she and her soldier reunited was extremely effective. Definitely looking forward to more. |
| This was a cute mini-story. Much better than first 2 episodes |
katsucats said: @Ri-KoRin Wait, so when you read the manga or the original source, you never speculate about what would happen or contemplate how you would like it to proceed? You just read the text, put it down, then eliminate all thought like a Buddhist? Sounds boring. There is a difference between speculation/theory and making assumptions/nitpicking a story right from the start. My problem is @Secret333 started nitpicking the show on non-problems right way, that's cynical. See, somebody above already dispels their "concerns"/nitpicking. |
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| Ahhh so good! Maomao is such a continued mood, can't wait for next week. Jinshi is down bad for Maomao, too, love it! |
| So far I'm really liking Maomao and Gyokuyou. Gaoshun and the head lady-in-waiting too. Not much to say for the plot yet, but the setting is nice and ripe for scandal and intrigue. |
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| I like to realize that the plan of these lovers came true at a time when MC was actually standing behind them and could end everything at any moment. We really are not aware of all the dangers or nuances of what is happening around us. |
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Truly it will be Anime of the season ( and probably AOTY if 2 cours let it be in this year rankings)
| @Sairentou You don't have to call it the anime of the season to show that you love it. You have nothing to be ashamed of or justify. |
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| good 3-episode premiere. story is unique and relatively interesting |
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@Sairentou You don't have to call it the anime of the season to show that you love it. You have nothing to be ashamed of or justify.
| @RobertBobert so if I think, it will be I can't say it because you have different show yes? I didnt know, you decide what is good xD |
| i enjoyed watching every episode to the point i did not think of anything and just plainly saw all visuals and heard all sounds. i did not analyze or think about any aspect of the show. quite refreshing actually. i am now conflicted whether to follow each episode or watch it all once completed. (just checked the info and it is 24 eps..woah...) i guess i will save it until completed. |
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@RobertBobert so if I think, it will be I can't say it because you have different show yes? I didnt know, you decide what is good xD
| @Sairentou Don't try to replace my take with a scarecrow. The point is not that I think some show are better, but that there are a lot of good shows this season and calling a one show the best show of the season after three episodes just because you personally like it is simply pointless. What can I tell you that you can show love to the shows you love without trying to position them as better than anything else? |
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| That princess concubine, actually was deceptive enough to play the LONG game, and got rewarded for it. Bravo for her. When they both were in the carriage about to drive away and they let all the pretense drop, I was really feeling like the court concubine - a little jealous, if I must admit it myself. |
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