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| THIS IS AN ANIME ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS THE MANGA BEYOND THIS EPISODE. ---------------------------------------- Lol, is that a Boston Crab? Ouch. Great episode. I love the energy of this show. Seems like the coaches are confident too. I like that sense of confidence although Eijun would have to work even harder to impress his team. His running is way too over exaggerated though imo lol. Seems like he also met a new rival this episode. That's good since I've always wanted to see him to take on all type of opponents on the field. |
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| Sawamura's seiyu, Ryota, I hope you won't break your vocal cord, he need to scream so much X) I like that Chris catcher :) Can't wait to see why he is like that! oh and I want more scenes between those pink-haired brothers in the future :P |
| Nice ep. I'm excited to see Furuya's debut. I'm itching to see an official match! xD |
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| Sawamura getting owned with all those wrestling moves lol. Chris is an interesting character. |
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| Lol Sawamura was so pissed off when he took a look at his training menu. (Pure Stretches) |
Kurini said: Sawamura's seiyu, Ryota, I hope you won't break your vocal cord, he need to scream so much X) I know right? Ohsaka Ryota needs to yell at least 2/3 times each episode because Eijun is always so worked up. It's hilarious anyhow. Ryousuke was harsh towards Haruichi, but I guess it's his way of showing his brotherly love :P And so the formation of the two batteries begin, it's too bad Eijun is rude towards Chris because he can't work with Miyuki. I don't blame him though just because Chris definitely seems very scary, almost oppressive in a way. But of course, this is all before we learn the truth behind Chris...in the next episode! |
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| What's with Chris' eyes? |
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| Well, that was an odd way to end the episode... I guess Chris is the titan for Eirun. ;P I'm predicting romance between the first year manager and Eijun because of the ED. (that I actually watched for once) Anyway, solid build up episode. I enjoyed it. Needs more Miyuki tho. Also, the baseball action scenes are fcking intense! I replayed the throws between the first three batters on the field because damn, dat animation. I can't wait for an actual full game! Kurini said: oh and I want more scenes between those pink-haired brothers in the future :P ^ |
| "I would never entrust the three years we spent here to you." Wow, heavy words from Chris. Glad that Miyuki caught Furuya's throws but I share sentiments with Sawamura being jealous that Furuya is paired with Miyuki. But I think Sawamura will learn a lot from Chris. |
| Is it me or this episode felt reallllllllyyyyy short this is one of these anime I wish I could marathon :/ |
Valaskjalf said: Is it me or this episode felt reallllllllyyyyy short All sports anime are like that sadly :( |
| Chris is such an interesting character, actually everyone are really interesting and with a lot of potentiality. I'm expecting more and more. Btw, here I thought the pace was a bit too slow. |
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| I really love how Chris rubbed it in Sawamura's face that pitching is not done by oneself, it is working with your partner, the catcher. |
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| Creepy Chris ... nice guy to put in for Sawamura .. haha. good episode. |
| I enjoyed the part Chris helped Eijun to stretch to learn about his flexibility. but not enough Miyuki... This ep is so funny! |
heiqi1huNov 17, 2013 5:04 AM
| Chris' eyes are so dead. I'm really glad we get to learn more about him next ep, this whole Miyuki deal sounds interesting and he's one of the few characters I heard about before I saw this show. |
| Good ep. Eijun was shouting a bit too much this ep though XD I'm sure he'll start working well with Chris though. I can feel that Chris is an awesome guy. Can't wait to know the truth about him nxt ep. Eijuns roommates jealousy locks from Wakana and pudding was lol XD Glad that Furuya has become much more calm and polite after finally finding his place with Miyuki catching his throw. Really Miyuki is just tooooo BA!! Best character no doubt. And Furuya sucking at field play was lol. "Don't mind" XD |
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| Ha! thats what you get for eating someone else's pudding! ^_^ |
| If I didn't know that Morita Masakazu is Tanba's voice actor, I couldn't even tell at all. Finally Chris! I'm glad that he is hard on Sawamura because he needs to cool down, jeez. Next episode will be great :D |
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| Lol too bad Sawamura! Chirs...hmm |
greebo said: Ha! thats what you get for eating someone else's pudding! ^_^ Speaking of pudding - I want some. ^^" |
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rebelakuma said: Yeah, it must've hurt seeing the catcher Eijun joined the school specifically to play with stolen from right under his nose. I felt bad for Sawamura all over again.I share sentiments with Sawamura being jealous that Furuya is paired with Miyuki. But... Chris, finally! And Chris memo makes its first appearance XD The handshake scene between Chris and Eijun felt even better than in the manga. Was reminded again that Jun in caramel hues looks sort of... weird, but well, sort of easier to see where Sawamura's 'Spitz-senpai' came from) Next time, Miyuki, uncharacteristicly for him, snaps at Sawamura which proves to be awfully effective to make Eijun realize his shortcomings. Looking forward to seeing it) BTW, iit seems this anime is planned as long running after all, because in the opening we see Raichi from Yakushi, You from Akikawa, captain of Kiryuu team, Narumiya from Inashiro Jitsugyou and Umemiya from Ugumori (no, probably not him... his appearance is way too far ahead... well, whatever). To reach all of these they'll need 26+ eps. |
| ったく、嫌な世の中だよ。 |
| Whoa Chris Senpai's eyes 0_______0 |
sayami said: O_O I would have never guessed that Tanba is Morita Masakazu!! Since when he can do voices like that? XDIf I didn't know that Morita Masakazu is Tanba's voice actor, I couldn't even tell at all. And didn't know that Chris is voiced by Daisuke Namikawa XD |
| I didn't expect Furuya to have a bad control but I'm glad they didn't make the super perfect rival I'm accustomed to see. I'm finding Chris quite interesting, can't wait to see his story. |
CG said: rebelakuma said: Yeah, it must've hurt seeing the catcher Eijun joined the school specifically to play with stolen from right under his nose. I felt bad for Sawamura all over again.I share sentiments with Sawamura being jealous that Furuya is paired with Miyuki. Although I do feel bad for Eijun for not being paired up with the catcher he wanted to form a battery with, Furuya also came to Seidou for Miyuki :P I actually am indifferent towards Furuya because I find him a little frustrating at times even now after reading 300+ chapters, but anyways, it would be disappointing for either one not to get the catcher/person they entered the school for as their partner. (But Chris is pretty awesome as well ^^) |
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tingy said: CG said: rebelakuma said: Yeah, it must've hurt seeing the catcher Eijun joined the school specifically to play with stolen from right under his nose. I felt bad for Sawamura all over again.I share sentiments with Sawamura being jealous that Furuya is paired with Miyuki. Although I do feel bad for Eijun for not being paired up with the catcher he wanted to form a battery with, Furuya also came to Seidou for Miyuki :P I actually am indifferent towards Furuya because I find him a little frustrating at times even now after reading 300+ chapters, but anyways, it would be disappointing for either one not to get the catcher/person they entered the school for as their partner. (But Chris is pretty awesome as well ^^) Miyuki is quite a very big shot in the team so I really want Sawamura to form a battery with him especially when in episode 2 against Azuma, Miyuki said that they'll be great partners ("just throw your best pitches and trust my mitt" speech to Sawamura). And there is something about Miyuki's character that I really like (although I cannot really point it out). Probably his being a natural pro but also having fun at what he is doing. Feels like your full potential will be drawn if you will be with him.. And oh, I really like Miyuki's character design. But anyway, Chris is very interesting too and the serious type. And Furuya finally found someone who can catch his hard pitches. Just can't wait for them to play in the tournament already! |
tingy said: I do feel bad for Eijun for not being paired up with the catcher he wanted to form a battery with, Furuya also came to Seidou for Miyuki :P I actually am indifferent towards Furuya because I find him a little frustrating at times even now after reading 300+ chapters, but anyways, it would be disappointing for either one not to get the catcher/person they entered the school for as their partner. (But Chris is pretty awesome as well ^^) Nakama) I also couldn't stop until I've read up to the latest chapter (358 atm), and now I'm even more sure - unfortunately, I dislike Furuya, and nothing can make me warm up to him. So I won't be feeling very bad for him when/if it's not him who'll get Miyuki in the end. I think there's a little difference between Furuya and Sawamura in regards to Miyuki: Furuya just wanted someone good enough to catch his strongest pitches, it didn't really have to be Miyuki, Furuya went for him because Miyuki happens to be the best high school catcher there is (not counting Chris for obvious reasons); for Eijun, it was more personal, so to speak, he wanted Miyuki mostly because of Miyuki and the practical experience with him, only learning afterwards that the guy is a top class genius catcher (and not to be trusted outside the field because of his terrible trickster personality XD) Ultimately, the choice will be Miyuki's, I guess (I'm assuming coach Kataoka will let him choose one way or another in the end). Miyuki is the follower of the 'results are everything' approach, who prides himself on being a rational unbiased thinker, but there are lots of little things that show that he is, in fact, biased ever so slightly. And he's never once called Furuya 'partner', no? rebelakuma said: They will, but there's quite a bit of wait ahead. I think what I like about Miyuki-Sawamura battery is how they compliment each other - a guy who's very good at using his head and a guy running mostly on emotions. Makes for perfect combo in my book^^Miyuki is quite a very big shot in the team so I really want Sawamura to form a battery with him especially when in episode 2 against Azuma, Miyuki said that they'll be great partners ("just throw your best pitches and trust my mitt" speech to Sawamura). And there is something about Miyuki's character that I really like (although I cannot really point it out). Probably his being a natural pro but also having fun at what he is doing. Feels like your full potential will be drawn if you will be with him.. And oh, I really like Miyuki's character design. |
CGNov 18, 2013 10:35 AM
| ったく、嫌な世の中だよ。 |
rebelakuma said: Miyuki is quite a very big shot in the team so I really want Sawamura to form a battery with him especially when in episode 2 against Azuma, Miyuki said that they'll be great partners ("just throw your best pitches and trust my mitt" speech to Sawamura). And there is something about Miyuki's character that I really like (although I cannot really point it out). Probably his being a natural pro but also having fun at what he is doing. Feels like your full potential will be drawn if you will be with him.. And oh, I really like Miyuki's character design. Heh I would agree that Miyuki's character design is very likable and he has a sort of charisma, a fun and responsible personality as well. It's definitely good to have a catcher that's not overwhelming too. Especially as you said, the way he worked with Eijun in episode, someone he didn't know at all, was very nice as he helped Eijun relax and focus. And like CG said in the above post, the time will come. I was going to say that it might be a spoiler, but I think it's pretty obvious that it will happen since they're on the same team and well, he is the main character X) CG said: Oh hey there friend ;D I'm guessing you can read Japanese? Lucky because Chinese scans are only at chapter 319 :/ definitely a manga that's hard to put down, that's for sure! I even re-read the first 135 chapters within a week...But yeah, Furuya was only cool in the very beginning (for me anyways). You're right, despite them both going to the Seidou for Miyuki, their reasons are very different. In fact now that you mentioned it, I do believe that it's more devastating for Eijun not to be paired with Miyuki since all Furuya wanted was a catcher who can catch his pitches. And well, I'm sure there are plenty of high school catchers who have that ability...so it technically doesn't have to be Miyuki, it's just Miyuki got a lot more attention so Furuya heard about him. (but lol yeah Miyuki definitely is a devil in many ways) Now as for the rest of your post, I think it falls under semi-spoiler X) so I'll reply under a spoiler |
tingyNov 17, 2013 10:51 PM
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| This episode is really awesome!! I can really feel the atmosphere. This anime is just too good. |
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| Last week's episode made me really want to know what happened next so I marathoned all of the available manga that's translated XD While Chris story arc isn't all that unique in the sports genre the way it's executed in this series I particularly enjoyed. Can't wait to see it in the anime |
tingy said: as he helped Eijun relax and focus. Let's not forget that at first the devilish catcher wanted for Eijun to get destroyed by Azuma once so that Sawamura could relax more X)) Luckily for Sawamura, his instincts saved him from that ordeal ;) There's a ruthless side to Miyuki, but it's part of his charm, as he isn't really evil, he just chooses whatever method he thinks will be the most effective regardless of the contents of said method and how it's perceived by others. That's just the way he is - an expert in the stick and carrot approach, instrumental enough to even give you both the stick and the carrot at nearly the same time. And it works, producing both results and lots of fun for him to enjoy :D tingy said: Oh hey there friend ;D I'm guessing you can read Japanese? Lucky because Chinese scans are only at chapter 319 :/ definitely a manga that's hard to put down, that's for sure! I even re-read the first 135 chapters within a week...But yeah, Furuya was only cool in the very beginning (for me anyways). Always wanted to read Chinese and Korean, but in the end it's only Japanese that I can actually read :/ When Furuya first showed up, looking all calm and collected, I sort of liked him, but then I had to stop expecting anything out of him after that dining hall scene where he knocked Eijun out of his seat and instantly made enemies out of everyone around. Wow, what a smart move. I mean, Eijun is far from mature, and his antics are childish more often than not, but the level of Furuya's childishness there surpassed even Eijun's... geez, where does he think he is anyway, kindergarten or something? :eyeroll: He's lucky Tanba was mature and dignified enough to put out the flames before they grew dangerous. HybridMBL said: Oh, another one who couldn't be patient enough to wait xD Welcome to the club ;DLast week's episode made me really want to know what happened next so I marathoned all of the available manga that's translated XD |
| ったく、嫌な世の中だよ。 |
| For now I like that Sawamura was paired up with Chris. His stoic-ness balances out Sawamura's hyperactive shounen hot-blood. |
CG said: Let's not forget that at first the devilish catcher wanted for Eijun to get destroyed by Azuma once so that Sawamura could relax more X)) Luckily for Sawamura, his instincts saved him from that ordeal ;) There's a ruthless side to Miyuki, but it's part of his charm, as he isn't really evil, he just chooses whatever method he thinks will be the most effective regardless of the contents of said method and how it's perceived by others. That's just the way he is - an expert in the stick and carrot approach, instrumental enough to even give you both the stick and the carrot at nearly the same time. And it works, producing both results and lots of fun for him to enjoy :D Oh yeah that's true. I completely forgot that Miyuki didn't actually really think that Eijun would give Azuma a hard time with his pitched at first :P Nice carrot on stick analogy, definitely works well with explaining Miyuki's intentions ^^ CG said: Always wanted to read Chinese and Korean, but in the end it's only Japanese that I can actually read :/ When Furuya first showed up, looking all calm and collected, I sort of liked him, but then I had to stop expecting anything out of him after that dining hall scene where he knocked Eijun out of his seat and instantly made enemies out of everyone around. Wow, what a smart move. I mean, Eijun is far from mature, and his antics are childish more often than not, but the level of Furuya's childishness there surpassed even Eijun's... geez, where does he think he is anyway, kindergarten or something? :eyeroll: He's lucky Tanba was mature and dignified enough to put out the flames before they grew dangerous. Ah well knowing Japanese is still the best in this case just because anime/manga is from Japan so you'll always be able to watch/read everything first. Chinese is difficult and my level is mediocre so I have to refer to the dictionary sometimes ._. And I can read hangul but I only know very basic vocab , it's like learning hiragana and katakana, pretty simple. Anyways I digress. I actually found that scene pretty funny, but I do agree that Furuya is very childish. But so far in the anime he hasn't displayed that part of him that much yet. Though in the last episode, Furuya's flashback made him seem more human and relatable. Otherwise, yeah, he tends to provoke people with his words/actions. Still, Furuya's determination was kind of part of the Kataoka's plan to motivate the seniors. I think I only started to view him more negatively during the summer tournament. |
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renatan said: I would really love to see more of Miyuki. He's so friggin attractive in my opinion. *everyone's opinion 'cause it's true. |
| @tingy Thanks for having a conversation with me, mate:) It really feels so nice to discuss things past the anime and the English-translated manga, and I'm really grateful. I've been starved, haha. Yeah, there's not much we're disagreeing on if anything at all, but that's awesome in its own right) Aaannd, the new ep is right around the corner now, yahoo! |
| ったく、嫌な世の中だよ。 |
| Great episode, it's getting better. I like the characters mostly. |
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| 05:19 Springone Beeburr 07:39 "ore no purin!!!" Poor Kurisu. 7/10 |
| Isayama Hajime should be awarded The Manga with The Highest Inconsistencies of Characters' Appearances. He keeps performing multiple plastic surgeries on those Shingeki No Kyojin characters in a SINGLE chapter. Yes, I've read up to the latest chapter of Shingeki No Kyojin manga. Forced myself to read through the kidsketching chapters after the anime's ended. At least from now on, I only have to go through the hell once a month. Patiently awaiting SNK TV/movie/OVA anime-sequel. The 2015 SNK live-action movie would probably suck. |
| Wish Chris had pupils. Don't know why but it really bothers me. XD |
| 眠れないのは君のせい |
| Nice that Miyuki isn't the only "good" pitcher on the team. In other words, good that he's not the sole focus for catchers. |
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| Haha! I like this Chris guy. He make the main guy go all crazy but his absolutely right on his training. He ain't fucking around. And btw is quite rude to ignore a person putting his hand so you can argue about not wanting him and wanting the other guy. Chris was absolutely right taking his hand by force and showing what he should have done. |
| haha so chris is the backup catcher, eh? hmmm interesting chemistry he has with eijun xD i'm sure they'll both be able to help each other out in more ways than they think :-) |
| Another interesting character added :) I'm starting to think sports anime is my favorite thing... First I fell in love with Kuroko No Basuke and now this one is so great as well. Either they both happen to be supreme, wether you like sports anime or not, or I just love sports anime :D Then again...this anime had me look up all the baseball rules because all those positions etc mean nothing to me xD |
| Eijun's jealous! XD |
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| Sawamura's ignorance of baseball really showed in this episode. He doesn't even know why his pitches do what they do. I see Sawamura pairing with Chris no different than the Kevin Costner/Tim Robbin pairing from Bull Durham. The older, seasoned veteran who's seen it all with the snot-nosed rookie with a lot to learn. Chris has the patience of a saint to deal with Sawamura's overexuberance. I could see Chris can takie him down a few pegs in the same way. Sawamura is very good, but has the tools for greatness, but he's hamstrung due to lack of experience, lack of true teaching and pride. |
| What if the Hokey Pokey is what it is all about? |
| Sawamura is really unbearable.. getting angry over having to train, what else did he expect? it's also very rude to respond that way to a handshake. otherwise, pretty good show so far |
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