Somari and the Guardian of the Forest
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| So far, this is my favourite non-sequel anime this season. The past few episodes have been emotional. |
| This is going to destroy me at the end. I'm going to be so Fucking broken. "I fear I may have to." Fuck, man. I'm not ready. Got me over here in tears man. Golem trying to learn to empathise with human emotions and how to be a parent was simply beautiful. There's no parenting 101 guidebook, it's really just trying to do your best each and every day and supporting/loving your kids. |
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| Another really beautiful episode, I can't restrain myself but to think the whole story won't have an happy ending... but right now I only desire to watch their relationship growing up and their journey being longer & longer, with a lot of meetings |
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| Lovely episode as always, that shot of the tree was really gorgeous Folder updated up to episode 4 ! https://imgur.com/a/d8FjvVZ |
| When he made that promise I felt very sad because we all know how this is going to end 9/10 |
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| This anime has really improved episode after episode, making an emotionless character relatable is no easy feat. The episode overall was lovely. |
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| I've got a feeling that this series ending is gonna be heart breaking |
| Damn, This episode was very good. i'm really not ready for the end of this anime, I'm sure I'll cry at the end. |
Riel404Jan 30, 2020 8:19 PM
| usually I don’t want an anime to have ass pulls but for once I really hope it does because if the golem ends up dying by the end of this show it would probably kill me |
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| The Golem making the promise of always staying by Somali's side almost got me, not gonna lie. Can't imagine how I will handle the moment when his time runs out. Excellent episode. |
| Oh no that last line gave me 'I'm sorry I had to break my promise' Maquia vibes and I cried a lot in that movie I'm scared this is gonna end really sadly |
Everytime i watch new episode my mind is set on completely different things ... Where are the humans ? I don't believe they just lost the war, now way. How can anyone not found out that somali is a human ? Do they not have noses or something ? Im in a stage where i dont care about the story of somali and golem, but about the story of the setting. Possibly it is because it has some layer that repels the smell of human or maybe they can't really smell humans these monsters. |
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| i thought episode 3-4 is filler and I even went and checked out the manga and so Why did the studio make Time Skip after Chapter 5 and went to Chapter 14 and 15? ~ _ ~ Comment: I never expected that Musurika cat to be Kikiila's teacher Also: Poor Somali, it's good that she recovered from fever ^ _ ^ |
| Somali was cute as always :) I like the way they make the bunny's fur rustle when he's pissed off. I wonder where the story will go concerning whether other humans are still alive or if they can find Somali's family. |
J891319Jan 31, 2020 12:05 AM
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| A good medicine is always bitter. That analogy could be used for this anime as well. |
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| Somali is too sweet, what a cinnamon roll.. I almost teared up in the end when he promises her he'll be with her forever even after know that's actually impossible T_T |
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Sacerdotisa said: Everytime i watch new episode my mind is set on completely different things ... Where are the humans ? I don't believe they just lost the war, now way. How can anyone not found out that somali is a human ? Do they not have noses or something ? Im in a stage where i dont care about the story of somali and golem, but about the story of the setting. Possibly it is because it has some layer that repels the smell of human or maybe they can't really smell humans these monsters. Probably the latter option.I mean the human smell thing has only been noticed by one monster so far so that could totally be an ability exclusive to that monster. |
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| So the Big Bad Wolf isn''t bad at all, he's part of a team of protectors of Anthole Town to stop people from entering into unprotected areas like where Somali and woolly Kikila is at now: the Underground Realm. Despite that, Somali wants to venture further, and with help from the Master, they got approval, ONLY if they stayed by his side a.k.a babysitting. Alas, they're not out of trouble, but the "Guardian" of the Yozame Tree gave the go-ahead from Somali for wish-granting, which is just nice and warm. Even worse, Golem Dad doesn't approve of Somali being a stray, I'd admit that he's being too harsh, but in an universe where parenting isn't so much of a second thought, precautions MUST be taken, and no second chances can be given. To Golem Dad's thought, Master Muthrica vetoed his thoughts: "A true parent does not rule their child with fear." To add on, Golem Dad's calculations upon himself ceased at the many times he could detect abnormalies within Somali, but failed to do so when opportunities count. "There's no such thing as a perfect parent." To sum the woolly parent's family, a parent-child relationship, a term Golem Dad has to carry it well. The promise from the Yozame flower pretty much confirms Somali's wishes for Golem Dad to stay together, even after his future demise (death flag raised SO SOON?). But with the impending future, Golem Dad may have to intervene in ways we don't know as of yet (you'd know if you read the manga). Another perfect episode, and the tears just can't stop coming, AND IT'S ONLY Episode 4, this journey is only 1/3 done! |
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KANLen09 said: So the Big Bad Wolf isn''t bad at all, he's part of a team of protectors of Anthole Town to stop people from entering into unprotected areas like where Somali and woolly Kikila is at now: the Underground Realm. Despite that, Somali wants to venture further, and with help from the Master, they got approval, ONLY if they stayed by his side a.k.a babysitting. Alas, they're not out of trouble, but the "Guardian" of the Yozame Tree gave the go-ahead from Somali for wish-granting, which is just nice and warm. Even worse, Golem Dad doesn't approve of Somali being a stray, I'd admit that he's being too harsh, but in an universe where parenting isn't so much of a second thought, precautions MUST be taken, and no second chances can be given. To Golem Dad's thought, Master Muthrica vetoed his thoughts: "A true parent does not rule their child with fear." To add on, Golem Dad's calculations upon himself ceased at the many times he could detect abnormalies within Somali, but failed to do so when opportunities count. "There's no such thing as a perfect parent." To sum the woolly parent's family, a parent-child relationship, a term Golem Dad has to carry it well. The promise from the Yozame flower pretty much confirms Somali's wishes for Golem Dad to stay together, even after his future demise (death flag raised SO SOON?). But with the impending future, Golem Dad may have to intervene in ways we don't know as of yet (you'd know if you read the manga). Another perfect episode, and the tears just can't stop coming, AND IT'S ONLY Episode 4, this journey is only 1/3 done! really impressive what they could do in such a limited amount of time. I hope it has a fulfilling ending. |
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Missaliensan said: Well, not all the monsters have the ability to "detect" humans. But who says that the wolf-guy doesn't know? After all, he's been a soldier in war against humans, so it's possible he knew from the very beginning. But he is probably one of FEW monsters who'd rather keep that secret to themselves.Swagernator said: Everytime i watch new episode my mind is set on completely different things ... Where are the humans ? I don't believe they just lost the war, now way. How can anyone not found out that somali is a human ? Do they not have noses or something ? Im in a stage where i dont care about the story of somali and golem, but about the story of the setting. Yeah because when the bunny character opened the door the look of surprise made think for a second that it was because they discovered she was a human…It’s weird because i feel they would found out she was a human by now.It seems like thing about the monsters being able to smell out humans was dropped completely. |
Sigmar-UnberogenJan 31, 2020 3:21 AM
| Muthrica nailed it when he said to Golem "A true parent must not inspire fear into their child". Those words really do hit home when you think about how Golem doesn't feel emotions and is learning step by step in how to understand human emotions better. The whole episode was filled with a lot of emotions. Happiness when Muthrica took Somali and Kikila further underground to find a flower that can survive a trip back home, then came fear when the guardian creature arrived after Somali picked one of the flowers out, then finally relief when Somali's words were enough to persuade the guardian. Afterwards, Golem telling off Somali left her upset, which was understandable, but the fact that she caught a fever meant that Golem used up all the money that he made from his job so far in order to get a medicine that works for her. This whole scene towards the end of the episode did leave me feeling emotional and tears were shed. It's tough for Golem to make a promise to Somali that he knows that he can't keep, due to him nearing the end of his lifespan, but for the sake of Somali's pure happiness, he does say yes. Golem's lifespan nearing its end was something that Muthrica also noticed as well and mentioned this to him, along with more wise words, before he departed. We're only on episode 4, so to have this emotional episode already, I can't even begin to think what might come later on. I don't think my poor heart can take it when we get to the final episode. =( |
| Oh my god 82 '5 stars', 15 '4 stars', but where are the mandatory 3,2,1 stars?? !!!!!!!! This is epic |
| 'I have no bonds tying me down. That's why I can see things as they are!!' - Yugami |
| hmmm the relationship between the father and daughter...priceless |
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| Can't Somali be a good girl for once. |
jungsae said: four episodes in and i already cried thrice, my god what is this show even Same...This is why I don't want to watch this whenever a new episode comes out...I don't want to cry T_T I loved the talk about how it's not possible to be a perfect parent, but when you do something that makes your child sad, you should apologize and let them know you care. That's so important. Tbh, that's important in any relationship unless you don't care. |
| Damn, some serious questions posed about the end of the series in this episode. The tone could turn really dark; I'm loving it from a psychological standpoint. |
  We don't know what kind of people we truly are until the moment before our deaths. As death comes to embrace you, you will realise what you are. That's what death is, don't you think? ------------------------------------ Itachi Uchiha |
| Somali's whole existance screams PROTECC, but even when he made her cry I couldn't help but to feel bad for him, it's pretty obvious that even if he doesn't know and understand it that he cares about her alot .. when He promised her at the end made me sure that I'll be bawling at the end of this series! |
Missaliensan said: Yeah,I also found the setting questionable.She is just putting up a hoodie and nobody notices that.They don't bother with the smell part.They have not given an explanation about that.I do believe that Golem might have made a perfume which makes her smell like a Minatour.That's just speculation from my part.Swagernator said: Everytime i watch new episode my mind is set on completely different things ... Where are the humans ? I don't believe they just lost the war, now way. How can anyone not found out that somali is a human ? Do they not have noses or something ? Im in a stage where i dont care about the story of somali and golem, but about the story of the setting. Yeah because when the bunny character opened the door the look of surprise made think for a second that it was because they discovered she was a human…It’s weird because i feel they would found out she was a human by now.It seems like thing about the monsters being able to smell out humans was dropped completely. |
| so much feels again! the moment that Somali hugged Golem! 5/5. |
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| My cold dead heart is melting T,T |
  ♡ Harder Daddy ♡ |
| It's so simple, but then So many other shows can't even do those simple things correctly. |
| An episode where Golem learns how to be a better parent somewhat, rather than desperately rushing to get rid of Somali to the humans. |
| i cried twice during this episode 9/10 <3 |
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| got a huge lump in my throat and tears in my eyes. everything hurts aaaahhhhh |
| My heart is going to shatter when our Golem is going to break his promise. T_T |
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| Muthrica is nice! I thought he's a villain. Golem-san said Somali is more important than money! Wahhh that's so sweet! I'm always sad every episode because he might go away soon huhuhu |
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| Damn, only the 4th episode and I was at the verge of crying, I don't remember an anime that's done that to me yet; that means, this will probably break me at the end worse than some other animes I've seen... Looking forward to that tho, I accept the risk of feeling the feeliest feels!! |
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| Very noice episode |
| "The future is always blank. Only your willpower can leave footsteps there." "Ruling over death means ruling over life. Death is the climax of life. To have the best death, you must honor life." |
| Yet again, this episode made me emotional. Knowing that his time isn't for long... he still made the promise with somali. False hope doesn't go well... I wonder how will this end. Nevertheless, i guess the journey is still long. I'm afraid i might need some more tissues. |
  Wandering Witch is the best light novel ever! |
| The wolf turned out to be a good guy!! And ending up babysitting!! I find it a bit strange those creatures have been in a genocide war with humans!! They seem to be rather peaceful then anything else!! |
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| A very emotional episode. I almost teared up when he said that he fears he won't be able to keep that promise. |
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| I should be crying, this story is so sad but for some reason I am not able to. :/ |
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