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| MELT REDEMPTION ARC LETS GOOOO!!! Not what I expected, but I'm glad they really care about its side characters. That animation slide at the end was JAW DROPPING! What an amazing episode and Aqua hasn't even had his turn yet. |
| Okay this was the best directed and animated episode in oshi no ko so far. Just wow From the start where characters were introduced to the end the pov as if we the viewers are sitting in the audience, too good just gave the entertainment experience chefs kiss. The first scene between taiki and kana started it off well, i was loving the air acrobatics of tsurugi with the wire supports, kana did so good with the choreography. We get to the main course which is melt. We get his backstory from being taken advantage of by a senior in middle school where he learnt about his popular looks and took advantage of it but soon as he entered the entertainment industry and in sweet todays performance he faced the actual cruel reality which showed him his place. Looks arent everything. I too thought he was too conceited during season 1 but had some redemption to him and he proved it today. I am glad Director Kaburagi had faith in him and noticed his hardwork everywhere. Plus giving him a chance on such an important stage is taking a big risk totally respect that notion. But still Melts biggest critic is Yoriko sensei whos yet to still approve of him after all that cold behavior towards him and also she doesnt want him ruining abikos work like he did to hers which is understandable. The passion he showed while also showing respect to sakuyas skills (cause fuck showing respect to sakuya as a person dudes an actual assh*le) knowing that sakuya is on another level. But he had done his homework, reflecting on his old work on sweet today (felt so bad seeing him cry), building up stamina by doing cardio everyday. (Gonna insert this cute kanna hairstyle cause i love it)  Then also going out of his way to take advice from aqua which is actually a huge thing cause he treated aqua like a rival/enemy on sweet todays set and forgoing his ego was a huge step. Aquas advice was a huge help since taking the audience by surprise when they least expect anything from you is kinda of a big advantage. I hated all that sht talk from sakuya but melt inspite of that held his own and just started popping off on him by first with the amazing acrobats which impressed Abiko sensei (she was adorable with the reactions) and yoriko sensei in shock. Then came Best part when melt is studying the role. He resonates with the character so deeply and connects his emotions with him while admitting his weakness and frustration. After that was just pure cinema, melt just poured his entire soul and passion into that one minute & came out on top like a star, the entire sequence of his journey with the animation and color effects was eye candy, loved it. Then came my favorite part Yoriko senseis reaction which was just me tbh. Peak reaction.   Congrats melt my boy you won over your biggest critic,take that victory lap. Even after the scene he goes and apologizes to sakuya for the adlib which he didnt need to and sakuya getting all friendly after getting humbled, yea ok dude not buying that but still melt earned his respect thats what matters. I think he won many hearts after this episode for sure. Cant wait for next episode, its gonna be more exciting. Thank you Doga Kobo for this amazing treat today. |
Kipo0007Aug 7, 1:00 PM
| character development is firee!!! |
| Best episode of the season so far. The scene setting and the art were fire, and Melt was once again the GOAT in it. This is absolute cinema. |
| That was pretty good, favorite episode of second season so far |
| Someone take the keys off Doga Kobo they went crazy far this time Animation so good it made me cry... Melt got his retribution ABSOLUTE CINEMA  From the start showing from audiance pov to showing how intricate the fighting scenes and movement is with the use of props. Kana showed her brilliance with Himekawa as well. The amount off screentime and development Melt got for a side character truly impressive. Not some sobby dramatic struggle of a backstory only about beating his insecurities and proving his worth. Ironic how Aquas advice is what helped him, after he is the one who first showed how bad Melt really was. His sword trick got the attention of audiance and they saw for that 1 minute Melt was truly the BEST. Sakuya got humbled and finally start to respect Melt. As always Aquas plans never miss. So happy for my guy Melt he proved everyone wrong specially... |
WaterMageAug 7, 12:04 PM
| WHAT A MOMENT!! And just for a side character!! The animation sequence was flawless. This season is going so strong. 10/10 |
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| It's so funny to me that people watching a piece of media that's about making media are complaining that they're getting character development. Can't make this shit up. |
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| Yikes. I had too high of expectations in this EP then I was hit out of nowhere by a character I don't really care much... The mood from the build up's all lost. Will it pick up? |
EienGemAug 7, 12:07 PM
| That felt good, and I had to keep my breath for a long time, been a while since I have seen something of such quality. |
| Ok, amazing episode, interesting animation and a lot of emotions, Melt has become a really interesting character. Now I'm sure that I like the second season more than the first and this is just the beginning of this show. 5/5 |
| After all these years, it's not often I get surprised by animation technique. Hats off, pretty damn good. |
| Superb theater! The animation sequence at the end is amazing! This is the best episode of the season! |
| INSANE episode holy |
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| Pretty good episode, really liked Melt's development. |
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| I'm rooting for Melt so hard and I'm glad he got multiple moments to shine in this episode. Still not gonna forgive Sakuya that easily tho |
| good LORD this show is gorgeous |
| Melt's redemption Arc !!!!! Never before i've been so emotionally invested for a character that i didn't care about. really great episode. Enough to make me change the rating from a 9 to a 10 for now. Visually stunning and you can really feel the emotion from every single person involved. absolute masterpiece of an episode. what a way to turn a forgettable character that no one cares about shine and make it's impact to a more likeable character. |
| Wow, that was one of the best episodes so far. For a supporting character, they really went all out. |
| Was not expecting the first episode of the play to focus on a side character but goddamn it did and I am hyped for the rest of the play. Dude self realized, often said to be the only way a man can become a become is when the self realization hits.. Anyways, look at the hand of the dude! I know he is a side character but man Am I proud!! |
| Oh. My. God. I'm MOVED. This episode had some of the most stunning, innovative and powerful visual storytelling I've ever seen in any media: the way the frames show Melt literally reworking himself from the core over and over again to illustrate the tremendous amount of effort he put into improving his acting just for that one moment of glory and redemption is a real treat both visually and symbolically. I have my own gripes with the source material itself, but this adaptation just keeps on exceeding my expectations every week!! |
gyanburubiiAug 7, 3:01 PM
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| Absolutely incredible episode. The Melt redemption was so emotional and had me crying. Doga Koba really went all out and there is still more to come. What a great character. |
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| idk, I couldn't bring myself to take that ultra animation emotion overload seriously. But I'm happy people here enjoyed this one. |
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| peak episode.... |
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