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iOddish said: pretty sure he's just an actor who doesn't want to get recognisedI don't know if I'm dumb or something but I guess both the aunt and Shima are trans, or at least Shima had to play a female role on a tv show when he was younger? Either way I really liked this episode and hope the next one will be as good |
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| This show has been a pleasant surprise and has subverted my expectations in the best way. The beauty queen is openly nice to the main character and there's trans/queer representation! |
| This series is gold |
| Wonderful show with very comfy and pleasing color design, voice acting and atmosphere. |
| Iwakura gives off such a "suffering from success" vibe. I know it's only been two episodes, but i'm happy that the show hasn't completely shit on the country bumpkin that's out of her element in the big city. It was nice seeing her at karaoke and some of her classmates interact with her already. |
| The guy is so kind, nice and friendly to everyone. I thought he's an airhead and gullible but not! He's not just a nice guy! there's something deep on him.. I like him <3 I hope the childhood friend will go to Tokyo too huhuhu what a nice friend!!! makes me cry :( I always love the province vibe but leaving friends makes me sad :( AAAA |
erenmeiiApr 19, 2023 11:01 PM
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Piromysl said: P.A.Works always does those undefined types of characters but here in this episode it was probably more weirder than usual (heck, I thought Nao is woman in the last episode).phantomfandom said: I like that the gender role in this anime is more flexible than I expect, guy in high heels, and Iwakura's aunt Nao has such a mysterioys gender, even if it's not as homo as I want it to be. Now regarding relationship, I think Iwakura should stay single, having a boyfriend, especially someone so carefree like Shima, will only burden her career path. We had close up on aunt's Adam's apple, so she is most definitely biologically make. And the guy on high heels was most likely training for drama club activities. Pay attention to those bandaids. Though it's still weird he was running in those high heels. LoL Nao-chan is definitely trans and so is its seiyuu, Saiga Mitsuki. She was a man during highschool as mentioned by Sakurai Takahiro here in this video (they were classmates). So the character match its seiyuu. Not sure how to feel about it just yet as the scene on the train when they hold hands and hugged was meant to be uncomfortable but hopefully it's not the main focus of this show. Kanechika's heels were probably just one-time fluke and I don't think he will be important support character in later episodes (maybe only if Shima overcomes his grief and joins acting club). Other than that, this was episode was great. I really loved how Egashira shown her true fact in attempt to catch the best looking ikemen in the school. And I also liked how she was turned off by Shima. Iwakura and Shima really have nice chemistry together. Murashige also had fun thanks to her. I feel like Iwakura will (unknowingly) become driving force of the whole group. |
| I love Nao-chan! She's one of my favorite characters and it's rare to see a trans character portrayed positively! I had a feeling from the beginning that Mika Egashira girl, redhead, was up to no good. She immediately became friends and wanted Iwakura's friend only after Shima-kun asked for her number. I'm liking Yuzuki, the beautiful girl who is actually a nice person and not a mean girl (like in most shoujo) Lol at Shima calling could Egashira for acting too uptight and fake. Seems like he used to be an actor or child actor and can easily pick up on these things. He may have himbo vibes but again, he's attending an elite school so I'm sure he's smarter than I initially thought he was. |
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| Damn interesting episode to expand the story with all the character introduction and development all in one pack. Can't believe it first with the Sis Nao story especially since the train scene kind of well, not that detailing, till i read the reply above, and Shima-kun also holds some untold story too... Not to mention Mitsumi also holds their own share of trouble even though she gladly can get over it thanks to the nice friend giving it a good care even if she's not around... Next! |
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| Another splendid episode, now the other kids got to show some of their personalities so there are some dynamics getting set up like Mika's crush that seems destined to fail xD Theatre kid not knowing how to read the room *pretends to be shocked* |
narutosister said: That's true, last positive trans anime I watched was Horou Musuko but I really want more series with them to share with my trans friends (honestly, they just watch whatever but it would be nice to see what they think of the portrayal of trans characters in these series in particular) Bibimbapski said: theres a lot of trans characters in anime that are portreayed positively... generally anime and manga were ahead of their time when it came to gender\preferances XD (theres still exception but in japanese artistic media is more accepted since they have more freedom in art than the censored art america is pushing for xD) I love Nao-chan! She's one of my favorite characters and it's rare to see a trans character portrayed positively! |
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| Surprisingly real characters and lively dynamics :D wait, is this a fun time |
| Definitely among the best this season if not the best. I'm keeping my score at a 10. I am not saying its perfect (nothing is!) but close enough that it may as well be. I hope this tempo keeps up as I am thoroughly enjoying the qualities of this show right now! |
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| Time to develop some friendship with some karaoke, Mitsumi was so great at singing, she was having the time of her life. The next scene when she mistakes Sousuke's hair with her dog was funny and uncalled for lol. Pretty wholesome overall |
 MAL is the perfect place to shit talk about people's opinions. |
| Auntie with the skincare routine lel. Lowkey a favorite character. The karaoke part was great too. Yuzu acting like a friend should right off the bat and that pretty much unconditionally. All she wants is friendship. |
One Piece episode 914 & 915 & 1027 were a mistake and 957 brought the salvation - FMmatron |
| I'm loving this anime now... Is her aunt trans? |
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| the representation in this episode aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa i love this alrealdy and sad the manga is not available in my country :( obssesed |
| This anime is full of surprises! Even though I expected that certain topics regarding the change from a small town to a city life would been brought, I did not expected so many things on just one chapter! I'm in love with the detail of aunt Nao, with the depth of characters and everything. This story seems to be one of my favorites of this season. And the blonde pretty girl? I don't remember her name but I love her so much omg she's so pretty and not only on the surface omg. |
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| I tell you what, Yuzuki is my favorite supporting character. She's legit af. "I don't even like karaoke, but today was fun because of you." And that OP! I love the dance part. The energy kind of reminds me of that certain part of the OP for Love Is Hard For Otaku. |
| I kinda really like Mitsumi as a main character. I like following her train of thought. She's not frustrating yet not always of the same mindset as myself. I dunno, she's very comforting. More so than I expected. It makes me want to watch more of her. |
| My daughter, Mitsumi is so gullible and adorable. I love her so much. Love Murashike as well. Didn't like Mika the moment I saw her. Wanna know more about Shiima. |
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| I think this show is going to a route that shows a bit of "darkness" or topics that are a bit heavy but Iwakura (the mc) would just brighten the whole room. This whole show is bright and even if challenges comes in her way, she would overcome this and influence people. It makes the whole show so interesting and the wholesomeness is just healing to watch. I love this show more and more and it makes my heart feel warm :) |
| The events happening are not really exciting nor are they funny. Can't really say I'm enjoying this that much. |
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| Starting to really like this series, especially Mitsumi. Something about her character and voice just makes her all the more appealing. |
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| That blonde girl is very reasonable and nice person, usually in anime these characters turns out to be egotistical and rude. |
| How can this be such a lovely series? *Just being true to herself, she makes friends, unknowingly* |
| It's not that I dislike this genre but... to add unnecessary fan services to/in/for heroines and ultimately destroys her character and personality; their purity tarnished because of it, is the only thing I hope to not happen to them. For that sole purity is my fan service. |
| I really like Murashige Yuzuki, she's really beautiful and kind! |
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| I never realized that her aunt is a guy but that scene in the train was so good as Iwakura, just by being her self, made the whole world brighter. |
| Fuyumi anf Mitsumi's friendship is so heartwarming, the wholesomeness and supportiveness Yuzuki is really beautiful, her pesonality seems nice, too. |
| I was so happy to see Yuzuki telling Iwakura what was going on and Fumi really called on the right time because I was starting to get anxious too. |
| i started crying during the karaoke thing, iwakura is so relatable i definitely get how she feels especially in freshman year ... yuzuki is so good |
| Hah heckin exposed, Shima got a solid intuition to pick that out Yuzuki is such a mood though. |
| I'm not a lolicon, you're just projecting your tendency to lewd 2D characters. If your favourite character is Tsutsukakushi Tsukiko, you are my soul mate. Been a long time since I've been here, I'll continue expressing myself freely and believe everyone should too. My MAL Interview |
| I wish I had at least a quarter of being able to say I want all the girls as class introduction or even sing old kid songs first time karaoking lol Also Murashige is a real one for warning Mitsumi on Egashira |
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