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Jan 6, 2014 9:00 AM
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Yay, new OP song~

The episode was kinda relaxing I guess. Dat bath. I'm not liking their rivals for their attitudes though. One of them actually kinda scares me. Look @ all those aces. New ED song is awesome too.
Jan 6, 2014 1:25 PM
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Not a fan of the new theme song, it sounds too generic to me. The first one had an air of uniqueness to it. Still not sure about the ED, but neither song takes away my enjoyment.

I'm kinda tilting my head on how many characters they've been introducing, but hopefully they get the proper development without taking away from the main story. I'll have some trouble remembering them, though... Midousuji… what a creepy-ass boy. And then there's Izumida. "Andy… *pec flex* Frank… *pec flex*"

Wooooow.

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Jan 6, 2014 1:36 PM
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Nice, new OP is pretty good.
Funny, calm episode I guess, loved it.
I guess it'll get serious in the next couple of episodes c:
Jan 6, 2014 2:25 PM
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I prefer the first OP! But I like the new ED :)
I want the next ep already! Manami meeting Onoda again!
And that guy sure is weird, naming his pectorals...
Jan 6, 2014 2:38 PM
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... I don't think Makami is the weirdest one on that team...

This series probably has the most diverse cast I've seen in a while. They're all so distinct...

Izumida and that creepy tyrant guy especially for me. >>
Jan 6, 2014 2:42 PM
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Aaaah yeah

As someone who bikes 100+ miles a week AND is in the gym 4-6 days a week;

Izumida is the friggin man. I was going to take a night off my obstacle course, but Andy, Frank, and I have to go win the Inter High. No time for rest
Jan 6, 2014 3:17 PM
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Both OP and ED were awesome not to mention the animation in those were amazing. Episode was really good I don't remember his name, but it was nice to find out more about that weird faced guy. I always saw him in the old OP and ED and wondered what that guy was all about.
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Jan 6, 2014 3:21 PM
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Cool we get to see all the bikers from different schools. Lol that Izumida talking to his pecs.
Jan 6, 2014 4:30 PM
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That kid with the creepy smile scares me.

Nice episode!!

I wonder when the training will be over for the gang
Jan 6, 2014 4:33 PM

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I like Manami :)
omg, there is a guy who looks like he came from a terror movie O.O
Jan 6, 2014 5:25 PM

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wow I waited for that More Naruko imaizumi moments cant wait for more

and the breakfast of a bear xD
Jan 6, 2014 5:42 PM

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Gonna miss rookiez is punk'd. But the new op and ending themes are not bad.

Loved the interactions of Naruko and Imaizumi as usual. Naruko making me proud with turning down that interview! :3
Manami going to check out Makishima huh? But I think he'd run into Onoda instead, I bet. lol
And that guy who names his specs really cracked me up! haha
Jan 6, 2014 5:51 PM
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Finally make an approach to the opposing teams.

Sex-appeal activated:
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Jan 6, 2014 5:54 PM

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I liked the old ED a bit more, but meh this one's cool too. Anyone know why Morikubo Showtaro is in the theme song credits (under staff)?

Solid episode. Lacked the usual intensity but was a good introduction to the other rivals.

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Sex-appeal activated:
http://i44.tinypic.com/fp9e09.jpg

LOLOL This guy! Named his pecs...

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Forgot to mention, I died laughing at the bath scene! My inner fujoshi came out for a moment or two
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Jan 6, 2014 6:02 PM

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Awesome new OP and ED =)
Jan 6, 2014 6:11 PM

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lol i'm not a big fan of manami but i can't wait to see him race onoda :)
i'm sure onoda, manami and makishima would have an awesome race *_*

most of all though i absolutely cannot WAIT to see the inter-high omfg
first thing's first though. 1000km! keep going chiba ^_^ hime hime hime lol
Jan 6, 2014 6:26 PM

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Did this man really call his pecs Andy and Frank, I'm done. Both Hakone and Kyoto Fushimi have some pretty interesting characters on their teams, Midousji-kun (Added the kun for effect) is really creepy no doubt, I wonder where he learned to ride from. But this was fun, and I like the new OP/ED, although the first OP is still the best, and I think the animation improved a bit in this episode.
Jan 6, 2014 6:26 PM

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mayukachan said:

My inner fujoshi came out for a moment or two


Dis is my moment for dat bath scene yo.
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Jan 6, 2014 7:07 PM

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OMG whats up with Midoushi-kun's creepy eyes and face 0_____0

Epic episode and dat new Op and Ed song too.
Jan 6, 2014 7:09 PM

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Like the new OP, preferred the old ED though.

Midousuji so freaky.
Jan 6, 2014 7:18 PM

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That OP is music to my ears.
Jan 6, 2014 8:58 PM

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New OP and ED. Nice.
And the creepiest character I've seen in anime.
Jan 7, 2014 12:14 AM

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That one creepy character has full black eyes 0.0 *shiver*
Jan 7, 2014 12:38 AM

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The new OP and ED have good animation, but I definitely preferred the first on both counts. The animation in general was very good this episode, though - I guess this is selling well so they got a bigger budget or something?

Midousuji really creeps me out, though. I assume that was their goal, in which case they definitely succeeded.
Jan 7, 2014 2:23 AM

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Lol that guy naming his pecs was hilarious. Anyway, lots of opponents being introduced, pretty cool.


Jan 7, 2014 2:43 AM
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So we have:
- One guy who actually has a hair style like me...one who always wears a hair band.
- Another guy who names his pecs Andy and Frank. Dat fanservice.
- Creepy guy who I call Akashi Seijuurou of this anime.
- And then we have the innocent first year boy with a voice as sweet as honey.

Yes, I'm liking this. Dat bath scene was also great.
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Jan 7, 2014 3:10 AM

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Dem evil Biker.
Jan 7, 2014 3:12 AM

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new OP is to good,that is all.
Jan 7, 2014 5:04 AM

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loved the bath scene imaizumi watching naruko drowning xD

oh and great OP
Jan 7, 2014 7:20 AM

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Nice epl :D

As usual Naruko and Imaizumi are just so much in sync hahaha.
Loved the tense moment between them. Man they gotta be so tired now hahaha. I'm still wondering if those 2 know about Onoda's handicap?

Caster is just tooo friggin SCARY AS F*** O_O...And yeah he's the one who Imaizumi seems to have had bad blood with. Damn he's OP though. Destroying an Ace of a team by 3 minutes!!! O_o???

Hakone is totally filled with weirdos hahaha...Andy and Frank naming the pecs ROFL XDXDXD
One talking to a rabbit, one showing off and poor Makishima. He's seen as a fangirl lol XD

Manami is the one who really seems to be the strongest though. He's on his bike 24/7 for gods sake XD...Can't wait til he meets Onoda :D
Jan 7, 2014 8:31 AM

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this one has so many characters, though I couldn't name them even now, unlike Kuroko, it's easy to remember the names and faces.

I can only remember those 3, onoda, Naruko and Imaizumi. I love the bathroom scene.

And Naruko and Imaizumi both were so cute in chibi form...
Jan 7, 2014 10:05 AM
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Wtf is that new op? Anyways, I guess this is where the competition begins.
Jan 7, 2014 12:59 PM

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I already love the new opening.
Btw, solid episode, a little of development for Naruko and Imaizumi.
Now I guess the next one is centrated on Onoda and Manami.

Midoushi-kun is not creepy at all.
Jan 7, 2014 2:48 PM

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We get to know the characters better :D

The training camp still intense.
Jan 7, 2014 2:56 PM
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Frank and Andy are Schleck brothers who are Professional road bicycle racer :)
Jan 7, 2014 5:15 PM

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Andy & Frank, lmao!
Jan 7, 2014 6:08 PM

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Yay new OP!
I don't really get it why they bother giving much more screen time to introduce characters from another team. I mean... our second year haven't introduced properly yet, I don't even know their personalities.
Jan 7, 2014 9:03 PM

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Lots of characters introduced.. haha, that bath scene.
Jan 7, 2014 11:29 PM
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Caster is just tooo friggin SCARY AS F*** O_O...And yeah he's the one who Imaizumi seems to have had bad blood with. Damn he's OP though. Destroying an Ace of a team by 3 minutes!!! O_o???


Glad I'm not the only one who thought of Caster from F/Z when that guy showed up.
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Jan 8, 2014 12:04 AM
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The show just keeps getting better
Jan 8, 2014 4:44 PM

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Yowamushi just went full crazy.
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Jan 9, 2014 5:21 AM

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new opening is awesome! how they integrate the names and stuff into the things looks rly great! also the scenes fit more together and harmonise more wtih the song itself (more camera zoom etc.), wich is imho more „streight line energetic“ and not so „exploding“ like the first. i am a little hobby cyclist myself and i felt more the cycling spirit while watching the 2. opening. dat helicopter view at the end, were all are cycling together! xP ending was okay, nice song, but nothing special. now the play with the other teams has begun. that kyoto guy is rly strange. fantastic scary score and screenplay while he was introduced! O_O
Jan 10, 2014 1:24 AM

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OP and ED keeps getting better! also show keeps getting better not to mention...hehehe


Jan 10, 2014 2:26 AM

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wow excellent pace! I keep liking this show more and more, the characters are fun and weird, need to get used to new op & ed bc I prefer old ones, and this show somehow motivates me to "borrow" dad's road racer and go crazy with it hahahaha damn I smiled a lot watching this episode!
Jan 10, 2014 9:57 PM

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love the new OP songs, its stuck in my head all day. great episode i loved the intro of all the new characters, and lol that bath scene
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Jan 12, 2014 12:27 AM

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I really like the new op and ed, though I really like a lot of the new singles for anime these days.

lol that one guy is so weird, reminds me of the Joker with those huge eyes and big mouth.

Jan 13, 2014 2:11 AM

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I see the changed things from the manga. Izumida the dude thats cut up from the champ team you dont see how built he is until the inter high. They basically dragged out this arc so it might not finish for another 3 episodes now.
Jan 24, 2014 9:50 PM

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It's pretty awkward that one of his pecs is named Andy considering my name is Andy LOL
Jan 26, 2014 4:05 PM
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Those pec names!

I like all of these characters.
I love me some anime where I like the cast and that doesn't happen often for me.
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