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| THIS IS AN ANIME ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS THE MANGA BEYOND THIS EPISODE. ---------------------------------------- Holy shit, the training got really intense this episode. The way the robot arms hits the ball back and forth...damn. The OST was brilliant as usual. The episode imo was pretty good with the tournament. China mentions that Smile is a major threat/competition and I don't doubt him. China regained his confidence and kicked some ass with 11-2. China vs. Peco's rematch was quite something imo. The guy really improved since their first encounter. His back flip hit was nice. Really well paced episode overall imo. The OST comes out soon too and I can't wait to get it. |
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| Epic episode, the match against Wenge and Hoshino was awesome. The soundtrack over the course of the episode was great as well. Overall the episode was perfect for me. It will be interesting to see how far Smile and Hoshino have come after all that training that they have done. I think Kazama is still going to be hard to defeat though, I wonder who he will be playing against in the next matches and if he can be beaten. |
| Excellent episode. the last 5 min were amazing and the wenge airplane scene was quite powerful |
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| Friggin EPIC!!! I totally didn't expect Peco to be the one facing off against all the big shots. He definitely seems like the hero now, needing to go through all the obstacles to reach the final Boss Smile :O The way he acted confident in front of his trainer then was like "Shit! Are u kidding me" when he was alone was awesomely done hehe WHY Did Kong have to be in the second round only T_T?!?! I really love the dude. Really felt bad that he lost after all that training :( The part he realized he's gonna lose and told Peco to say hello to Kazama for him was really emotional :*( His monologue made it even better. Peco has become amazingly BA now!! And he's going to be taking Kazama out for sure XD Can't wait to see everyone's reaction to Peco OWNING HIM!!! :D Smile saying "Welcome back hero" was so touching >.< He was waiting for his return all this time and he's confident he'll be facing him in the finals now :D I can totally see Peco winning this tourney now. He's having MC plot armor surrounding him from every side XD |
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| Haha, felt sorry for all the guys buying shoes which made no big difference on the mats. Kong scenes = huge feels. Barion-Zara said: I can totally see Peco winning this tourney now. He's having MC plot armor surrounding him from every side XD I wonder if his knee is armoured. |
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| I wanted Kong to win :( |
| This show is beyond amazing. |
| It's a shame Wenge got eliminated, although from the match-ups I kind of expected it to happen. I can't imagine Smile being beaten though if he stays the way he is. |
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| I don't think the final outcome really matters, as long as those two get to play ping pong together again. |
| Hard work+talent>>super hard work The chosen ones blessed by the heavens, the 1%, the alpha and the omega, they are on a different plane of existence than the filthy commoners, they taking the first step into the unknown, leading the way and illuminating the path for everyone else, opening up "the path of success". Kong is finished, he should become a ping pong teacher/coach instead. Peco has bloomed and will defeat the robot. |
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Vexper said: Barion-Zara said: I can totally see Peco winning this tourney now. He's having MC plot armor surrounding him from every side XD I wonder if his knee is armoured. I think it will be armored with the foreshadowing that was told last ep with what happened to Koizumi in his match. jimjameswhatever said: I don't think the final outcome really matters, as long as those two get to play ping pong together again. I totally agree ^^ |
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Barion-Zara said: Smile saying "Welcome back hero" was so touching >.< He was waiting for his return all this time and he's confident he'll be facing him in the finals now :D I loved that line :) The hero has returned! It was also cute to see the very end, with Peco playing the hero. Peco sure has come far too, the way he told Wenge "you taught me how to fly." It was also a little heartbreaking to see Wenge lose, especially when he said "I leave Kazama to you" (though the translation was "Say hi to Kazama for me."). But even if he lost, I think Wenge gained a lot from this experience in Japan, and I'm sure he thinks the same way too. Lastly, Smile's joke was pretty funny, when he said, "I lost" and Koizumi's all like, "huh??" |
| hero kenzan, hero kenzan, hero kenzan OMG, this show getting better and better... |
| I knew Peco was the hero. Smiles really looked up to him when he was young, that welcome back hero line was pretty cool. I'm now almost completely sure that it will be Peco and Smiles at the finals. I want Ryuichi to lose and change his ways on how he deals with his team and those close to him. I just don't want a repeat of what happened in the past. And I have no idea right now who would win between Peco and Smiles. I'm without a doubt going to be rewatching the first 10 episodes right before the 11th comes out. |
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| The AOTY appears. The AOTY appears. The AOTY appears. |
LoneWolf said: @Josh makes me sad to call myself Canadian. |
| Peco is really turning into a rather likable character. |
| Kong just can't get a break lol. Can't wait for Peco/Smile in the finals. |
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| This has to be one of the best episodes I have ever watched Yuasa Masaaki is probably some kind of god |
| Fantastic episode. For a second there the OST reminded me of Kiaba. Can't wait to see the last two matches this tournament. |
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| Wenge's first match was awesome. Those spins he put on the ball and the tactics he used were nice to see. Peco acting tough in front of his coach and then thinking of his predicament alone in the corner was quite funny. Hahaha! Epic match between Wenge and Peco. Loved how Smile was observing that match and said, "Welcome back, hero." Nice! Damn, I feel bad for Wenge. He's too great to lose out only in the second round. That moment when he realized he's going to lose and said "Say hi to Kazama" in Chinese to Peco was so touching, especially when he was thinking of going back to his home country.. (._.) Great episode. Peco returns with an amazing form. Looking forward to his match against Kazama and Smile. I hope Wenge will still stay in Japan and Sakuma will come back eventually. That'll be really great! |
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| Fantastic episode with stunning direction by Yuasa. Probably one of the best episodes so far if not THE best yet. It's kinda incredible when you consider that an anime with what one could consider a sloppy art style has such carefully designed scenes with weight and symbolism. This series really has been a surprise for me and it makes me realize that I need to watch Kaiba soon. |
| This show's direction is pretty remarkable. The shot placement and quick cuts never cease to impress. |
| This show is going toward 10/10 for me. This episode was absolutely amazing. Too bad for Kong, I'm really sad that he lost. So overall this is one of the fewest "spokon" where the talent surpasses the love/training for the sport. I bet Tsukimoto and Peco's match will be something indescribable. |
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| Wenge can't even get a rest. Probably my favorite jobber in an anime. Amazing episode, it'll be hard to top this anime. |
| damn Wenge lost to Peco but cannot wait for Peco the Hero vs Smile the Robot |
| Lol even the serious Tsukimoto can make funny jokes |
| My man Wenge needs some love :( No helping it though, it's turned into a battle of monsters |
| Damn, this gave me chills Loved every moment of it. That "welcome back hero" line and the moment where Wenge lost was just epic. |
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| oooohhhhh yeeeaaaahhh, atarashinja...lalalalaaaa heheheh. that was aweSomE! http://i.imgur.com/tjo1nTZ.jpg |
| im jUST GONNA QUOTE OBABA'S 'AISHITERUZE PECO SFM' aND 'WELCOME BACK, HERO' FEEEEEEELSSSSS crono_s2 said: This has to be one of the best episodes I have ever watched tbh!!!!!! |
| Dammit, Kong :( This anime continues to be awesome. |
| This show can do no wrong holy crap. That was awesome. |
"May those who accept their fate be granted happiness." "May those who defy their fate be granted glory." |
| Good god this is good. |
| Dammnit, Wenge, my heart was bleeding for him though the match was epicly shot and Peco finally caught his wind. And it seems from the foreshadowing on Peco's knee that it'll end up the same situation with Smile as Koizumi had with the Kaio head person. For such a robotic person, Smile's sympathy is always his downfall. |
| It's hilarious how Wenge started as the ultimate badass and now has been reduced to shit twice. |
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| "Welcome back, hero." Just perfect. If this anime keeps up, it's masterpiece tier. |
| Powerful eyebrows. |
| Wenge needs a break. |
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Flowing said: Wenge needs a break. ^^This Poor Wenge, at least he has his mom to go back to~ |
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| Excellent episode. This show never ceases to amaze me. The games are always so exciting. It's the direction that makes the whole show, the director has some real talent and style that's often missing from anime. Really felt for Wenge there. |
cupcMay 30, 2014 4:18 AM
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| Tsukimoto has really made a name for himself.. I'm loving Peco, I want him to win so bad! Underdog characters ftw!! But poor Wenge. The animation of his loss was just phenomenal, with the flashbacks of the plane, candies, his mother, just wow |
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| Peco beat Kong!!! Kong lost T___T. Such a great development |
| Why did Peco and Wenge have to play against each other so early on in the tournament? I wanted both of them to win, it broke my heart a little. And Smiles line "Welcome back, hero" was just so heartwarming somehow! They managed to keep this show constantly great for 8 episodes now, I'm confident they won't screw up at the end and this is going to be my AOTS at least. |
| The music gives me chills. I love it so much. This episode was beyond amazing. Got so excited watching ~ I feel bad for Wenge. I'm glad Peco is making a come back. Fun times. |
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| Awesome episode. |
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