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Mar 22, 8:55 PM
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Reply to Marinate1016
My jaw is on the fucking floor. Honda Takeshi, you saved my bitchass life. This was such a perfect episode for them to flex so much animation talent. The use of cuts, camera angles, the monogatari style words on the ground to convey emotions.. it was all so fitting for an episode where Uka finally let her feelings bubble up to the surface. Had that Eva rebuild direction flare thanks to Honda's cuts, but kept the charm of Honey Lemon Soda. I can't express how proud of Uka I am. THAT ENDINGGGGGG I WONNNNNNN!!

Marin was HILARIOUS in this episode too. The direction style made her confession and rejection by Kai so funny. She was such a hater all episode long and it had me dying lmao.

Uka literally and metaphorically took a lot of steps forward today. Her telling Kai to come to her and rely on her for help as well was so casually said, but it's something Uka of even 2-3 episodes ago never would have been able to say. Protector and protected is nice in theory, but as we know from last episode, Kai has some issues too and he could use some help and emotional support every now and again too. The race scene looked so beautiful I had chills! Love the baton pass scene.

THE CONFESSIONNNN!!! After winning the race and overcoming all the obstacles, why not confess? What's the worst that could happen, you stay the same? Best day of Uka's life so far. I can not wait for next episode!!!
@Marinate1016 I must say I´m not a fan of this type of direction when characters are speaking and they show cities´s corners, for example. I find it weird... It happened in other animes as well. I prefer to see the characters when they are speaking, their real emotions...
However I must say the episode really improved in the second half and the music made it better... I think the kiss made it a worth watching episode!
I hope the next episode will be great!

@TheColonel76 I agree about that, I wanted to know what happened when Kai invited Uka in the previous episode, but they didn´t show anything about that.
I think I don´t like when they show other angles and they don´t show the emotions in the characters properly. However in the second part it has improved.
Mar 22, 8:59 PM

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Mione48 said:
@Marinate1016 I must say I´m not a fan of this type of direction when characters are speaking and they show cities´s corners, for example. I find it weird... It happened in other animes as well. I prefer to see the characters when they are speaking, their real emotions...
However I must say the episode really improved in the second half and the music made it better... I think the kiss made it a worth watching episode!
I hope the next episode will be great!

@TheColonel76 I agree about that, I wanted to know what happened when Kai invited Uka in the previous episode, but they didn´t show anything about that.
I think I don´t like when they show other angles and they don´t show the emotions in the characters properly. However in the second part it has improved.

You’re not a fan of SHAFT then, to each their own
Mar 22, 9:33 PM
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Mione48 said:
@TheColonel76 I agree about that, I wanted to know what happened when Kai invited Uka in the previous episode, but they didn´t show anything about that.
I think I don´t like when they show other angles and they don´t show the emotions in the characters properly. However in the second part it has improved.
Yeah I really would have liked to see what went down on the roof but perhaps they might show it in the finale, or it’s just for Uka’s eyes and ears, I’m not a manga reader so I’m just guessing lol.
Mar 23, 8:16 PM
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Oh wow what a way to ruin an important episode. Rushed, badly animated, and completely out of place direction. Slightly funny at times. I did not even know what was going on, rushed may be an understatement. I am really surprised reading about people loving it.
@bitz1209 Totally agree!! I'm surprised many people loved it . I guess I would've loved it if it were the same type of narrating and directing since 1st episode , but 11nth ? Nah ! it's like I'm watching a different anime.
Mar 23, 8:39 PM
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Mione48 said:
@Marinate1016 I must say I´m not a fan of this type of direction when characters are speaking and they show cities´s corners, for example. I find it weird... It happened in other animes as well. I prefer to see the characters when they are speaking, their real emotions...
However I must say the episode really improved in the second half and the music made it better... I think the kiss made it a worth watching episode!
I hope the next episode will be great!

@TheColonel76 I agree about that, I wanted to know what happened when Kai invited Uka in the previous episode, but they didn´t show anything about that.
I think I don´t like when they show other angles and they don´t show the emotions in the characters properly. However in the second part it has improved.

You’re not a fan of SHAFT then, to each their own
@Marinate1016 What is SHAFT? Honestly asking because I never heard of it. No offense...
I just loved all the other episodes except for 6 and 11, not the only one who feels like this.
However I loved the last part, it has saved this episode.
Mar 23, 8:53 PM

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Mione48 said:
@Marinate1016 What is SHAFT? Honestly asking because I never heard of it. No offense...
I just loved all the other episodes except for 6 and 11, not the only one who feels like this.
However I loved the last part, it has saved this episode.

Are you trolling or did you just get into anime this year
Mar 23, 9:43 PM
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Mione48 said:
@Marinate1016 What is SHAFT? Honestly asking because I never heard of it. No offense...
I just loved all the other episodes except for 6 and 11, not the only one who feels like this.
However I loved the last part, it has saved this episode.

Are you trolling or did you just get into anime this year
@Marinate1016 I´m not trolling, I´m asking, I didn´t know is a crime to ask something.

But neverminded, I searched it and even tough I have been watching anime this year,I never watched something they produced.
To each their own.

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HOOOOLLLYYY BUDGET THE RELAY SCENE WAS ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL
Mar 24, 5:23 PM

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this episode's direction was cool but i feel like it really sucks how rushed it was, like damnn did they adapt like 10 chapters in one ep??
still a great episode though for sure, the whole show would've been a lot more interesting if the direction was like this the whole season (but obviously at a slower pace)
curious how this was in the manga, too lazy to check tho
Mar 24, 6:41 PM

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so this is the 2nd episode that has had how do you say a very creative direction? the first time it happened i was so confused but this time i enjoyed it more for how random it was at times like the heavy focus on juice box slurping to the very neat relay race scene for a show that looks so low budget it at least made it entertaining to watch.

can't believe she said the thing they really pushed into getting this confession before the season ended i'll take it over getting nothing by the finale
Mar 25, 1:54 AM

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probably the best or 2nd best episode of the season so far ... hoping for season 2
Mar 25, 5:37 AM

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Ah, what a great episode and that K I S S !!!
Mar 25, 5:41 AM

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wait what is Happening. this Jogging was like in devilman mixed with monogatari?!
LOL
@SenpaiTM the animation has been ok so far, but it was like the animators were carefully hoarding their budget so they could really flex this episode.
Mar 25, 2:36 PM

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I’m surprised no one is talking about the eye or lip twitches going on lol
Mar 26, 1:11 AM

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Did they just cram four episodes into one?

It was so fast paced it made me anxious.

This show is so, so, so bad and I say that as a shoujo lover. Can't wait for it to be over...
Mar 26, 12:00 PM

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I know something's messed up with this episode. Such a shame, but it's JC Staff.
Mar 27, 7:24 AM
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perfect, exciting and cute episode
Mar 27, 8:45 AM
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This whole episode feels like an interlude. Aesthetics over substance
Mar 27, 9:21 PM
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I still didn't like the sudden threat, easy resolution plotting of the show. But screw it! I just smiling big because Kai & Uka are together now.
Mar 29, 10:43 PM

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I personally think this episode was beautifully executed. I enjoyed it from the start and up to this point. I don't get all the hate its getting. I especially loved the running scene, it was really unique. I don’t understand why her lips were twitching so much though. The scene with Kai was sort of weird and unexpected.

I guess I agree that it was a bit fast paced

The confession was so sweet and the kiss was so much sweeter. I love those two <3 I might pick up the manga tbh

I lowkey teared up
As a wise man once said, "No one hates anime more than anime fans"


Mar 30, 7:58 PM
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The animation, directing, and even the kiss scene were beautiful and enjoyable. This episode is a 10/10.
Apr 3, 1:50 AM

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That mf Oohata, Kiyotaka director did it again, another 0/10 episode because of the direction and rushing content, like wtf was that pace and many random shit happening left and right, why do they hire such ass directors that doesn't make any sense, like all the episodes be fine and cool and this director has to step in and ruin everything
Apr 3, 11:58 PM
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The ending was the best part and we find out why it's called Honey Lemon Soda besides the first episode!!
Apr 3, 11:59 PM
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The ending was the best part and we find out why it's called Honey Lemon Soda besides the first episode!!
Apr 6, 6:45 AM

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Looks like the opinions on this one are divided. Understandable, but personally I loved it. It kind of reminded me of the later Kare Kano episodes.
Apr 7, 2:56 AM

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The start was funny, but then Uka loses her confidence and goes, “Nope, I can’t confess to Kai about my feelings~” — trust me, I started screaming my head off. The episode, or rather Uka, annoyed me again in the first half, but the second half was better, and I liked how it ended.

Thanks to this episode, I’m a little calmer about the story—otherwise, I couldn’t take any more of this bullshit. Hopefully, she won’t go like, “Kai just kissed me in my dream,” or some crap in the next episode. I’m already disappointed with this show for breaking my expectations.

Overall, the episode had some funny and enjoyable moments.
Apr 10, 10:03 PM

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This was sweet. I am not sure if Uka said her confession aloud or not but it sure seemed understood regardless.
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Apr 14, 4:56 AM
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Love is in the air and everyone in the classroom is discussing it.
Sep 18, 11:17 PM
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the pent up tension and the unravelling of it all was amazingly done in this episode!!
Oct 5, 2:37 PM
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I wish every episode was directed this way. there is so much more character in every frame, even if it's clear the budget isn't there for anything crazy. it was done in the same style as episode 6 which I had conflicting feelings about, but I'd prefer the entire season to be this full of life. episode 6 and 11 are nuggets of gold in this otherwise average show
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