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Apr 17, 8:53 AM
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The conclusion of this Keel arc and while not as much fighting compared to the previous two episodes, it's still filled with emotions.

Sakura didn't hold his tears back at all this time. It seems he really did earn his trust and reputation among his friends. Other man tears were shed too. I'm ready for a new arc though. This one has been an emotional ride.
Apr 17, 9:19 AM
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After credit scene……ENDOU!!!!!!!!!

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhh

Ono Daisuke voice ❤️😍😍
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Apr 17, 9:36 AM
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Windbreaker episodes always know how to hit me in the feels. Damn it, that was such a sweet episode 😭 I think this just highlights the biggest advantage this has over Tokyo Revengers, it really feels like a family and you care about the characters and their growth. It may not have the best story, but it feels like you’re watching these kids grow up right in front of you.

Even someone like Nagato who we just met really, you just wanted to see him succeed and get out of that horrible situation. Seeing the flashback made it even worse man no wonder he was stealing. Getting your ass beat/ going further in debt or snatching some bags, obvious choice. That Shingo fucker is just deplorable it makes me happy knowing he and all his lil dickriders are STILL knocked out cold lmao. That Tsuchiya reunion was too sweet 😩

Sakura is an absolute sweetheart for feeling bad about everyone getting beat up. So nice seeing the group reassure him it’s not his fault and they can all move forward together. That sort of guilt isn’t a weakness, it’s a strength and exactly what makes a good leader. Contrast Sakura’s empathy for his subordinates with Shingo’s for KEEL. People will respect you and gladly go into battle for you if they know you truly care about them as PEOPLE.

At this point, I’m surprised Ume didn’t just tell Nagato to take the coat off and welcome him into Bofurin lol. Just seeing him breakdown at the restaurant with everyone being kind to him was cute though. Sakura and Ume have a ton in common with how they handle people.. foreshadowing 🤔 lol

I figured Shingo ass couldn’t have been the real leader with how cruel he was.. real battle against KEEL is just beginning. I’m hype.
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Apr 17, 10:32 AM
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Someone tell Nagato he can take that jacket off now...
Apr 17, 10:44 AM
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If this KEEL group want money that much they should sell themselves. I'd at least buy some of them for several nights.

One thing I like about this anime is they use the word "suki" without concerning if it has a romantic context or not. Or maybe they really use it in a romantic context, that'll make this even better!
Apr 17, 11:07 AM
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And that's a drop for me. This show has no story. Just character backgrounds and bunch of pointless fighting. While it was nice to have well coordinated fights in previous season, novelty wore off and to add insult to injury they even added CGI this time.
Apr 17, 11:10 AM
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loved this ep! im super excited for the upcoming arcs.

does anyone else feel like the crunchyroll subtitles are weird? idk how to describe it...they feel somehow too polite and too awkward at the same time...
Apr 17, 11:13 AM
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As Sakura has gotten attached to the people of this town and Furin, he doesn’t even realize it. After seeing his classmates all beaten up, he blamed himself—he talked big but couldn’t stand by his words, let alone protect his classmates. Even though he was hard on himself, the others didn’t feel the same and were finally able to express how they truly felt about the situation.

I’m happy with how Sakura is—he still has people who return the same feelings for him. But it looks like Sakura can’t handle compliments or praise well.

With the end of the KEEL arc, we might expect some relaxing time, but if we go by this show’s usual patterns, I doubt it. And from the looks of that post-credits scene, new trouble is on the horizon for Furin.
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Apr 17, 11:34 AM
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I had my suspiciousons at the end of the last season that this was going in a fruity direction. The whole reasoning for the main opposing kid became crazy gave it that direction. It immediately tanked its appeal to me after that reveal despite of how fantastic it was up until that point.

The whole concept of the story is cool. The MC and most of the characters are all likeable and fun. The fighting animation is fantastic too, but they managed to bury all of that. There's too much high emotions and crying for first world situations that don't merit it. The best phrase I have to describe the issue with the story is it's emotionally retarded. Some of it fits, but most does not.

Oh, and now they have the cross dressing MINOR pole dancing in the opening. From my uninformed perspective (I don't read manga) it seems that character is probably going to be pivotal in this season because of how much he appears in the opening. Weird how that character isn't in the promotional images... It's almost like most people don't want to have that crammed in their face. Tyranny of the minority... If you think big deal then imagine the food ingredient you and everyone else in your family hates, but the one person that doesn't hate it keeps putting it in every meal for everyone. That's how the normies, but I imagine those who are offended by what I said don't care because that's a proclivity of selfish narcissists.

I'm going to tune for more episodes to see if this turns around, but I think it's likely I'll be dropping it before the season wraps up.
Apr 17, 11:57 AM
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Everything getting wrapped up this episode. Sakura really beat himself up over getting everyone involved after he said he could handle it alone. I think it was not only a reality check for Sakura knowing he can't beat whole mobs solo. But also that feeling of guilt and remorse he had for them was genuine. Seeing people he cares about being beat up really hurt Sakura. It distracted him during his own fight too. I can definitely relate to how Sakura felt while they were all walking back afterwards. The guilt you feel not being able to protect people, thinking you're superman who's supposed to not just be invulnerable but you should be able to stop anyone close to you from being hurt too. It's difficult humbling yourself to not carry that weight. Umemiya said it best near the end of the episode, you can't change what's been done, you can only carry that burden and move forward. His reception to everything that happened was honestly as expected. He's a super laid back guy so naturally he'd congratulate them. We got some heartfelt reunions and backstory this episode too. Along with that after credits scene revealing exactly what Kaji suspected, there was something more going on with Keel. Some mystery man working them from the shadows. Someone who now has their eyes set on Furin.
Apr 17, 11:58 AM
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And that's a drop for me. This show has no story. Just character backgrounds and bunch of pointless fighting. While it was nice to have well coordinated fights in previous season, novelty wore off and to add insult to injury they even added CGI this time.
@MeanEYE bye bye 👋 😁😁
Apr 17, 12:12 PM
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great ep love how it all worked out glad to see them back together
Apr 17, 1:05 PM

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calm and rewarding ep to finish the keel arc

Always a joy to the reconnection of the 3 and sakura's instant blushing 😂

Tho, who is this new guy with the hard "frank??" tattoo. Been spoiled so its someone called Endou and I can tell he might be stronger than leader.

Sakura gon have to lock in fr.

9.5/10


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Apr 17, 1:25 PM
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Pretty good episode to wrap the Keel arc, especially with Sakura being good and the flashback for Nagato and all was interesting... that teasing at the end with Endou and his tattoo ahaha I can't wait to see what he's going to do
Apr 17, 1:39 PM

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am i crazy or season 2 is nowhere near season 1? watching this feels like a chore with more sob stories than fighting, and they don't even hit, like a side-side character having almost a whole episode for a "sad" backstory. I remember looking forward to season 2 so much. Either my taste changed since s1 or idk
Apr 17, 1:48 PM
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We got some backstory, but not sure I reall cared about them all that much lol

Sakura can only get stronger, he has to
Apr 17, 2:05 PM
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Not bad, not bad. It just pointed out what a scumbag that Keel leader was. And he wasn't even the REAL deal, I guess.
Apr 17, 2:24 PM

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Sakura slowly opening up and caring for his friends. So proud of my boy. Good to see Umemiya too. As Ren suspected, keel was just part of a bigger scenario. This new guy looks dangerous but he'll learn his place sooner or later. Anyway where's Kotoha chan, hopefully next episode she shows up.
Apr 17, 3:06 PM

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The downtime isn't so bad in concept, but it got really repetitive, and just wasn't that interesting.

Last season's Shishitoren had some over-the-top but interesting drama, and it was nicely incorporated into the fights. This time around, there was nothing other than Sakura feeling responsible and the rescued KEEL guy feeling guilty.

This KEEL organization didn't even make much sense... So they recruit people only to terrorize them and squeeze them dry? How would these tactics even make effective soldiers?

Hopefully this was a filler-style arc, and we'll get to the story proper now.
Apr 17, 4:17 PM

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guy after the credits looks tuff icl
Apr 17, 4:37 PM

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ALALA

not easy for himbut he is not alone anymore

nice backstory...

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Apr 17, 5:04 PM

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A good arc finish, and finally it appeared, let's go that the next bow is too good
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Apr 17, 5:26 PM

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am i crazy or season 2 is nowhere near season 1? watching this feels like a chore with more sob stories than fighting, and they don't even hit, like a side-side character having almost a whole episode for a "sad" backstory. I remember looking forward to season 2 so much. Either my taste changed since s1 or idk
@griddyweeb Buckle up its going to be like this for the entire anime. Same generic story but with different opponents + everyones backstory.
Apr 17, 9:06 PM
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I love it
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Apr 17, 9:23 PM

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OG Big boss: "You're upset because you like your new friends and didn't like seeing them hurt"

Hot Tsundere MC: * Blush *

That's just precious!

Apr 17, 9:42 PM
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oh it's much more than fights <3 (ngl sometimes the corny gets a bit long to me but) i love em<33
Apr 17, 10:37 PM

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Should have learned my lesson from the first season, way too much corniness and fujo bait garbage, "muh feelings" type of dialogue every damn episode, exaggerated heart to hearts every five fucking minutes. Make it stop. Actually, just dropping it here.
Apr 17, 11:36 PM

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Another gang down for the count......or maybe not.
Apr 17, 11:50 PM

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Another gang down for the count......or maybe not.
@WolfWood37

Keel are down and out but they were just puppets of somebody else it appears. Frank?
Apr 18, 12:17 AM

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Umemiya is back!

He always brings the good vibes!
I need somebody who can love me at my worst
No, I'm not perfect, but I hope you see my worth
'Cause it's only you, nobody new, I put you first
And for you, girl, I swear I'll do the worst

If you stay forever, let me hold your hand
I can fill those places in your heart no else can
Let me show you love, oh, I don't pretend, yeah
I'll be right here, baby, you know I'll sink or swim
Apr 18, 12:34 AM

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Emotional mysterious episode. Glad they finally rescued Atsushi, moreover, i'm happy that they'd all made up with each other; Masaki, Mio, and Atsushi.
That aside, glad Hajime helped Haruka realize why he couldn't fight as he pleased. Last but not least, excited to see what's up with that
muscular-tattooed-black-haired man in the post-credits scene!
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Apr 18, 12:52 AM
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Season 2 looking great so far! 😁
Apr 18, 1:10 AM

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Oho, after seeing the ending, it seems like a much bigger problem than KEEL will appear soon after this. I absolutely can't wait!
Apr 18, 1:18 AM

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Lol, sakura is just too shy
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Apr 18, 1:23 AM
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crazy, love it!
Hyped for the next one.
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Apr 18, 2:45 AM

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They were right to be suspicious about Keel's origins. This was a good break between arcs because careening from crisis to crisis can be pretty exhausting.
I hope Sakura learns from this experience. As team captain he can't be the lone wolf anymore, he has to look out for his team, but whether that just means looking out for them or training with them to make the team stronger remains to be seen. Teaching Akihiko to dodge or at least how to roll with the punches might be a good start.
Apr 18, 4:43 AM
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This episode was emotional 10/10
Apr 18, 5:26 AM
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it was like alright I guess. just kinda meaningless yap and blatant thirst trap character
Apr 18, 6:02 AM

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The tatted guy at the end looks like genuine trouble. And was he just laying down the entire fight, pretending to be hurt while observing others? That's kinda funny lol
Apr 18, 6:38 AM

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GakutoDeathGlare said:
Should have learned my lesson from the first season, way too much corniness and fujo bait garbage, "muh feelings" type of dialogue every damn episode, exaggerated heart to hearts every five fucking minutes. Make it stop. Actually, just dropping it here.

It would be boring if these scenes cut out.
Apr 18, 7:10 AM
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Salura blushes so goddamn much i love him, i love them all honestly 😭😭😭
Apr 18, 8:59 AM
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One boy was hidden in middle of the bodies, FRANK!?
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Apr 18, 9:21 AM
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Good episode... back story wasn't that good but overall episode was nice.



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Apr 18, 5:53 PM
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And that's a drop for me. This show has no story. Just character backgrounds and bunch of pointless fighting. While it was nice to have well coordinated fights in previous season, novelty wore off and to add insult to injury they even added CGI this time.
@MeanEYE you wont be missed 😭✌
Apr 18, 6:13 PM

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GakutoDeathGlare said:
Should have learned my lesson from the first season, way too much corniness and fujo bait garbage, "muh feelings" type of dialogue every damn episode, exaggerated heart to hearts every five fucking minutes. Make it stop. Actually, just dropping it here.

It would be boring if these scenes cut out.
@nhiudv I won't say much else, there's nothing inherently wrong with a series like this, the sappiness and the female fan bait, I would have just preferred a different execution to these scenes, but that's not what this series is so I dropped it.
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@nhiudv I won't say much else, there's nothing inherently wrong with a series like this, the sappiness and the female fan bait, I would have just preferred a different execution to these scenes, but that's not what this series is so I dropped it.
@GakutoDeathGlare And I'm still watching because these scenes are not part of this yet 🤣
Apr 18, 8:40 PM
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It's Good , the end scene was something that it looks like it will get serious
Apr 19, 3:56 AM
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he's here he's here he's finally here!!!!!! the goat has arrived!!!!!! the best character in wind breaker made his entrance!!!!!!
p.s wasn't expecting him to have that deep voice thought it will be a cocky one like Ignia from fairy tail
Apr 19, 7:35 AM
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Sakura starts with the emotional awareness of a sad turnip, but he improves little by little.

Endou end scene hype...does that mean we get up to that entire arc animated this season? (I hope not with only 12 episodes.)
Apr 19, 9:05 AM

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With Keel out of the picture, the main guys behind the scene are starting to make a move. That guy at the end looks tough, can't wait for the group's reveal.
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