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| THIS IS AN ANIME ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS THE MANGA BEYOND THIS EPISODE. ---------------------------------------- Although a tad predictable at times, a great conclusion to the main story for this season. Maru and Moro were even cuter than usual. ^_^ |
| Ok Watanuki sucks for not considering MY needs to know what kind of being that lady was. But HOLY FRIGGIN PLOT TWIST! Watanuki INVITES Doumeki to lunch!!! |
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| frigging sad. cried. i loved the ending, where ur the 'customer' |
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| Anyone else got goosebumps during this ep, or was it just me? |
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| YAY!!!! *claps claps* That was sad at the beginning... but it ended great ^^ And the next episode is just a backstory soo >.>.... I definitely wanna start the second season now =3 |
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| I loved this episode. possibly the best so far. I didn't like the little argument between Doumeki and Watanuki near the end. It kinda spoiled the mood. It would have been better IMO if Doumeki had just accepted the invitation, then on to the next scene. |
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| Damn,I cried =X I agree that it was a bit predictable but still,a great conclusion. |
| Highly emotional episode ;__; I wanted to know who she really was Watanuki :/ |
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| Its kind of obvious that she was like some spirit of his dead mum or something of the sort. >.< Anyways, great episode, and pretty emotional. |
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| Did anyone else notice the lady looked alot younger this episode, I think she was one of those creatures that sucks out your lifeforce so they become younger. Good solid conclusion to the story and next episode should fill in a hole or two. |
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| I don't really understand why Doumeki insists on that he doesn't see spirits yet he still sees them :P If he doesn't see spirits them how did he see the woman? |
| A great "finish" to a great season. I'd love to know what the woman was, too. Both suggestions make sense to me. I think Doumeki can't see spirits in general, but some spirits can be seen by anyone. Case in point is that all of the characters can see the sprites. I think there are specific spirits that no one (but Watanuki of course!) can see, and those are the kinds that can't blend in as a normal human. Does this make sense? |
| 5 out of 5. Though Yuuko seems quite cold anyway :< |
| ah really liked the first person point of view towards the end. this is actually the second experience, first being with the 30th chapter of Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou, though i think they made it better. AllegroDiRossi said: well what else did you want? yaoi?I wish Watanuki would stop playing so dense, tho! Doumeki didn't want to lose him even at the cost of Watanuki hating him, and all he can do is invite him to lunch?! DX you should be ashamed of yourself for thinking of such dirty thoughts.. |
enkilAug 23, 2009 5:50 PM
| I thought it was like..a manifestation of his moms regrets of leaving her child behind or something but I suppose i'm wrong. Really good ep, can't wait to start the movie and season 2. I actually liked this show so much, i watched it all in 2 days = x. |
| "One often meets his destiny on the road he takes to avoid it." Oogway |
| I thought that maybe her son died of that incurable cough of death Watanuki was developing, and she was some kind of cursed ghost or something because of that. It feels a little strange that there's another episode to conclude this season though, what with the nice ending in this episode. Really liked the anime, definitely going to watch the next season :] |
| I felt so bad for Watanuki; that woman really is like that kind mother or grandmother that everyone wishes for :< The comedic scene at the end sort of screwed up the moment for me though, lol. |
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| It was a bit predictable, but it was so well done. I enjoyed the episode. The ending was very appropriate. Like we've reached the end but we haven't at the same time. Everyone is happy, everything in equilibrium, life goes on. For now. |
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| Amazing conclusion to a great first season. This anime had everything: deep drama, comedy-sequences, thrills, a very good story and awesome characters. I at least laughed many times during this show and of course it brought some tears too, when it was going really emotional and deep. The ending was almost epic. |
| Awesome episode, very emotional. I wasn't crying, I was just in the 'sad state'. The best part of the episode was Doumeki smiling. Also, the ending almost felt like a game. Good ending for the main part of the season. Time to watch the side story.. It's inevitable I'll watch the next season, because it's addicting. They cal it Holic for a reason, you know. |
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| Best arc yet |
| Even when I was in crowd, I was always alone |
B25Mitch said: I loved this episode. possibly the best so far. Totally agree. It was a truly great episode. Loved it, enjoyed it to the fullest~. B25Mitch said: I didn't like the little argument between Doumeki and Watanuki near the end. It kinda spoiled the mood. It would have been better IMO if Doumeki had just accepted the invitation, then on to the next scene. Also agree with that, to some extent... although I suppose it did something to bring them back to the "normalcy" of their lives and their friendship. |
| Great episode. |
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| Great way to finish off the series (in a sense). Man, I don't get why they didn't explain who the woman was the whole time! I'm hoping that might get cleared up in the next episode, or even in the sequel. Either way, I look forward to continuing the series in light that it will be as good as this one. Looking forward to the last and the review of ''XxxHOLiC''. |
| Second episode of this arc wasn't all to bad quite interesting ending from that POV! Lets see what the next and final episode of this first season has to offer us! |
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| This was probably the first time doumeki had a different facial expression. Two in fact. Suprised and smiling. |
| Such bros!!! Loved the character development, looking forward to the next season! |
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| Beautiful and exciting episode. |
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| Loved the ending, but who was that woman? That left me puzzled. |
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| This is the best arc of xxxHOLiC. I don't know what else to say, I'm deeply touched by this Episode. T-T |
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| The anime had its ups and downs, but it definitely ended on a high note. Good way to finish the series, very emotional. The ending scene was a nice touch and I really want to move on to the second season now. |
| lol I wanted to know what she was too hahaha. Oh wells :P In a way, she reminds me of the man at the crosswalk from the Horror Story episode awhile back. The more times you meet, the more you'll be pulled into the afterlife D:> Doumeki is love <3 <3 <3 I really liked how this ep ended with the POV from the viewer's side entering Yuuko's shop :D |
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| This was by far my favorite story arc thus far, it was so emotional! Watanuki was willing to sacrifice his own life to obtain the love of a mother; a mother who loved her son but was unable to caress him; and Doumeki who despite being indifferent most of the time, chose to save his friend even if his friend might eventually come to hate him. There's also Maru and Moro who are precious by being so considerate to Watanuki at the end. This was lovely. |
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Sorkalith said: I thought it was like..a manifestation of his moms regrets of leaving her child behind or something but I suppose i'm wrong. Really good ep, can't wait to start the movie and season 2. I actually liked this show so much, i watched it all in 2 days = x. u forgot the fortuneteller old lady, she told that both hes parents are happy & proud of him about what he has become |
| So glad I found this show!! And once it's all already adapted!! *-* WatanukiXDoumeki !!! If Himawari says that they get along well another time imma lose ma shiz |
| *spoiler* She fuckin said it again -__________________- |
| this is actually the first time i laughed watching watanuki and doumeki fighting at the end |
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| I love when shows save their best episodes for last and go out with a bang. The music in this episode and in this show in general is phenomenal. I also like how calm Watanuki was in this episode, finally no unnecessary screaming for the 1st time ever. |
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| I’m confused. That was very final episode worthy |
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| Damn I met the real Yuko, pls grant my wish yuko :c |
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| 17 years later, this episode still hits the feels. |
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| Okay, so in this story, I can somehow relate with Watanuki. I mean, sometimes, we make choices that can harm us when we're lonely. This happened to me too, lI didn't bother to think people around me. Doumeki saved him again and I think I got too harsh with Watanuki in previous eps like saying that he doesn't know how to thank Doumeki and being such an ass but I realize that he keeps making lunch for him otherwise. So I think he's showing his gratitude in his own way (I still find him annoying but I guess I got accustomed to it lol). Nice ep I feel bad for the lady :( |
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