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| I want to see the Queen tournament now... No interest in Taichi's match at all. XD (I think he'll win though.) |
| Poor Chihaya :( But at least she left an impression on Shinobu-chan!! OMG TAICHI vs. RETRO!! GO TAICHI!!!! |
| Well that was a waste of a cliffhanger; I mean, I know somehow that Taichi would win, but showing it that way somewhat removes the angst for the usual "next episode wait"... Unless that was the semis. Mashima vs Rion? Nah. |
BigbuffoonJun 7, 2013 5:57 PM
| The big brown fox jumps over the lazy dog |
| Wow, Taichi beat Retro pretty badly too. |
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| I'm with everyone who thinks that there now has to be a third season. As with many in these forums, I've been wondering how the story might shape up as they advance through the tournaments. A third season would give Chihaya the chance she needs to shine. Early in the match, I was wondering how she might come back. She then started trying to focus on 'how she could win'. When she did that, I was horrified. If she's relying on that part of her brain during a match at this level, she is doomed. If she had won after that, it would have irked me, even as I would have cheered for her. Way to go Taichi! I wonder how much thought went into choosing what pose to show him triumphant. As Sumire ran to his match, and then entered the room, I thought for a moment that he was going to be in another 'next card wins' match. That would have been evil. |
| As great as the episode was for Chihaya and Shinobu's rivalry, that last minute made the episode. They built the anxiety so well leaving even any mention of Taichi till now, and you could just feel the tension pouring out of the screen there with him and Retro. Kinda expected they'd face off in the final, but guess that means he'll get a tougher, more interesting match-up for the final. I didn't catch the faces of the two in the other semifinal match, so I dunno who it could be. Next episode I think we'll get half Taichi v finalist, and other half will be something like Shinobu v Megumu and Arata v Eromu, to set up the inevitable final. I don't know how there could possibly not be a third season, it may be a bit longer of a wait, but I just can't see it not happening with the way the story is formatted to get better and more intense as it progresses and everyone learns and improves. |
AlexTheRiotJun 7, 2013 6:24 PM
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| Oh, my, Queen said it, and lol @ Chihaya's reply. Even though Queen is strong and fast as usual, Chihaya is trying to the extend that she completely took it off! Queen won, though, at Chihaya's card, and also stopped her way of fighting against Arata. Cute little queen! She has talent from then. The first opponent didn't keep the promise to do it again because she saw how strong she was. Poor Miyu-Miyu's character. Taichi over him. Wow, Taichi's opponent at semi-final is that uranai guy! |
I ♥ Two Syaorans from Tsubasa RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE and TRC!!! |
| Season 3 IS A MUST!!!!!! Poor Sumiere. Yay Tsukubo for being in the semi finals. Damn Shinobu slaughtered Chihaya. But she did get 2 card even with her injured fingers. Aww dat past scene with Shinobu. She was never able to see that person again but now she has Chihaya as her rival/friend. Who will play her no matter if she is so good. Yes!!! Taichi. Defeat Retro!!! |
| Chihaya lost by way too much. It's insulting. Also it has gotten more dramatic and serious |
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RediceRyan said: Chihaya lost by way too much. It's insulting. Also it has gotten more dramatic and serious Did you break your finger once? It hurt so much that just touching it is enough to make you unable to move for an instant and that's without considering that you have to go against your instinct and slam your hand without a single doubt knowing that it will hurt like hell. It might not mean much in everyday activities but in a Karuta match where a single instant decide who the card goes to, it means something as large as the world. I'm already amazed she managed to play an entire match in this condition. This need a season 3, I want Chihaya to make it to the queen match and fulfill her promise to Shinobu. |
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| Lol is it bad that I want the next episode to completely shift and be entirely about Kana and Tsutomu? *ducks and whispers* I'm not all that interested in another full episode of Taichi playing karuta. I was really excited to see Chihaya and Shinobu interact in this episode though. QUEENS! I'd like to see them become friends one day and play karuta together for fun. |
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manatee said: Lol, I just want the Lol is it bad that I want the next episode to completely shift and be entirely about Kana and Tsutomu? *ducks and whispers* I'm not all that interested in another full episode of Taichi playing karuta. |
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| Love to see how Chihaya asked Shinobu not to go easy on her, and especially during the time when she thanked her for that <3 Taichi!!!! I'm rooting for you!!!!!XD I'm glad I got to see the Queen's past...sorta explained why she is the way she is now =) Here's to the friendship between Chihaya and Shinobu!!!!^^ And the shirt LOL |
| Still waiting for Shinobu x Arata match. :) |
bla bla bla The endless debate between fans and haters. At one point, after spending a lot of time on MAL, you just realize it's totally pointless.Niko-kun said: On MAL, everyone who has used the lame rating system becomes a critic and an intellectual by default, haven't you heard? |
| I was so excited throughout the match. I"m starting to like Shinobu more and more, and I gotta say that I was glad she won, but I too was expecting her to take all the cards. Also the end. OMG I really want to see Taichi's match and see him win as well. He's so damn awesome as a character. |
I am a sucker for romance!!!! ] |
| Looks like Chihaya borrowed Taichi's bad luck LOL... just when she's improved and is a lot better at her game whoops there goes her finger and oh she's paired against the Queen too but nevermind let's just make her suffer another loss and grow as a character by gracefully accepting defeat OMG THESE WRITERS KNOW HOW PAINFUL THIS IS FOR CHIHAYA MY BBY BUT THEY STILL MAKE HER DO THIS WOW ARE THEY CRUEL SOMEONE GET ME A SLEDGEHAMMER OK I FEEL LIKE HITTING SOMETHING AKJHASDKHJSFHKJ |
| Very interesting finish to Season 2, with Taichi's class B finals match and the class A finals between Arata and Shinobu. Having read the manga I already know how both matches will pan out, but I'm still very much looking forward to seeing everything animated. The only thing that gets me down a bit is that there isn't enough material from the manga to make a Season 3 at the moment, so the wait could be rather long for us...still, it's been a pretty solid season overall despite the pace being slower than in Season 1. It's been a wonderful journey seeing the second years evolve, and it seems the first years are improving in leaps and bounds these last few episodes as well, which is very satisfying to see. |
| "Go bald, Kurosaki." |
| Shinobu what happened to "I'm not going to let her take a single card next time!". You almost completely forgot her, lol. |
Imanza said: Very interesting finish to Season 2, with Taichi's class B finals match and the class A finals between Arata and Shinobu. Having read the manga I already know how both matches will pan out, but I'm still very much looking forward to seeing everything animated. The only thing that gets me down a bit is that there isn't enough material from the manga to make a Season 3 at the moment, so the wait could be rather long for us...still, it's been a pretty solid season overall despite the pace being slower than in Season 1. It's been a wonderful journey seeing the second years evolve, and it seems the first years are improving in leaps and bounds these last few episodes as well, which is very satisfying to see. No sweat. Considering how seasonal anime work and how "slow" paced Chihayafuru is, I'm sure the manga can get far enough ahead for a 3rd season within due time. |
| OMG they finally showed the other players. Good Job Sumire and Tsukuba! Taichi, please win your match. Get into class A and join tournaments with Chihaya. |
| pew pew pew |
| Poor Chihaya with her injury... I was so curious how much she progressed since the last year and now she can't show it. Taiichi is really determined he must move up to Class A at least. It seems the creators will finish the individual matches until the end of the season, I wish it could last longer. |
Imanza said: there isn't enough material from the manga to make a Season 3 at the moment, so the wait could be rather long for us... Of course there is =/. There's 2 major tournaments+all that non-tournament stuff which could easily take a few eps, and by the time the anime would air/catch up I'm sure the upcoming tournament would finish + then some. That's quite a lot. |
| GO TAICHI GOOOOOO :'D xxx |
| Do not feed the trolls! They bite ;D |
| LOLOLOL at the T-Shirt scene. Check out my limited edition shit, bitch! XDDDD Oh Taichi, finally. ♥ |
goblinlady said: Imanza said: there isn't enough material from the manga to make a Season 3 at the moment, so the wait could be rather long for us... Of course there is =/. There's 2 major tournaments+all that non-tournament stuff which could easily take a few eps, and by the time the anime would air/catch up I'm sure the upcoming tournament would finish + then some. That's quite a lot. I really hope so, and they can do the same thing with this season, add filler parts, recap episodes (though I hate them) and the 3rd season is done! Anyway another great episode. Shinobu had no mercy against Chihaya and I liked it, she is used to playing seriously against everyone. Now Arata x Shinobu please!! 5/5 The fangirls/boys are so annoying...f*** god |
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| welll... that went by wayyy too fast. next episode GO TAICHI!!! |
Ncrdrg said: About the possibility for a S3, I have to say there isn't enough material for the moment. S1 covered roughly 49 chapters, S2 looks to be covering 43 chapters. That would make give roughly 20 chapters of material for a 3rd season. So I don't think we'll be seeing talk of a 3rd season for at least a year. That wouldn't be so bad. There were five seasons between the beginnings of season one and two. If it could start any time in 2014, it would definitely be worth the reasonable wait. The other thing I wish for is that they licensed this so you could buy it over here for a reasonable price. Last time I looked, it was 9 volumes for about $480 and that's just one season. At that price, it would need to be delivered by a Sakurazawa-sensei cosplayer. Plus at nine packages per season, you'd need a whole bookshelf just for this show. |
| chihaya gone wild! |
| My Guitar Covers: Playlist I CAN ALWAYS SHOW MY EVERYTHING TO YOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOUUUU |
| Taichi <3333 He looked so cool at the end. And dam. Shinobu... I look forward to the queen match! And i cannot wait till the Arata and Shinobu match! |
| God, I love Shinobu. The build-up we got for her character from the team tournament episodes have finally been put to good use. Yes, I see a Taichi episode coming! I was really looking forward to the individual tournament to see what kind of development we'd get for him, since it was pretty much guaranteed from the start that Chihaya wasn't going to win the individuals. But still, this episode was fantastic even knowing the giant discrepancy between Chihaya and Shinobu's ability levels going into it. |
Mockman said: Ncrdrg said: About the possibility for a S3, I have to say there isn't enough material for the moment. S1 covered roughly 49 chapters, S2 looks to be covering 43 chapters. That would make give roughly 20 chapters of material for a 3rd season. So I don't think we'll be seeing talk of a 3rd season for at least a year. That wouldn't be so bad. There were five seasons between the beginnings of season one and two. If it could start any time in 2014, it would definitely be worth the reasonable wait. The other thing I wish for is that they licensed this so you could buy it over here for a reasonable price. Last time I looked, it was 9 volumes for about $480 and that's just one season. At that price, it would need to be delivered by a Sakurazawa-sensei cosplayer. Plus at nine packages per season, you'd need a whole bookshelf just for this show. Going by books, we are almost at the end of volume 16. I suspect we'll get through volume 17 in the last 3 episodes. That leaves only 18-20 right now for next season which isn't enough. Even by next winter there will only be up to 23 which would be a little short unless they decide to flash back and use the two light novels as material for some reason. Or make it one cour. Or really stretch some matches out even more than they have done so far. It is not $480! Not at all. In season two it is being released as two boxed sets. The first one was $140 at amazon.co.jp! Second one should be the same so $280 total. Even the first season was not that expensive at amazon.co.jp. Season 2 boxed set 1: http://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/product/B00BMJAXUA I have it, awesome! Delivered by DHL sorry... Oh and for people who want the OST, it is great! Bought it ages ago: http://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/product/B00B16DQ94 |
| fucking amazing episode!!!! we really learned alot about Shinobu's past, and why she hates being associated with other people and so. Shinobu vs Chihaya let's go!!! was really surprise when Chihaya showed her tank top!! and Za Queen's reaction was even more priceles XD it was a bad mistake of Za Queen underestimating Chihaya just because she has an injured hand. good thing she didn't hold back despite the circumstances Intense Match!!!! Chihaya refuses to give up!! Za Queen is surprise of her determination to fight till the end! OH NO!!!!!! Chihaya injures her finger once more!!! poor her T__T the match continues!!! it's finally over :( Za Queen won like 23 cards Chihaya only gotten 2 cards :( Za Queen going back the usual routine Chihaya appears!!!! let's play again Za Queen!!! guess Chihaya reminded Za Queen about Satoko-chan, her one and only friend at the karuta academy lol Za Queen praying that she never loses any card to Chihaya once more!!! such a perfectionist :) poor sumire chan couldn't get passed round 3 :O you were almost there!!! will Taichi finally be able to make Class A!!!!! with his unluckiness and all, i still hope he could pull a miracle like he did in the match with Sakurazawa! it's pretty obvious the last 3 episodes will revolve around Arata vs Wakamiya Shinobu. Future Master vs Current Za Queen :) i do want a season 3!!!!!!! i want to see another rematch between Za Queen and Chihaya, no more injuries this time and both are at maximum level. more romance scenes, Taichi finally making a move? Arata confessing as well? come on we want Season 3 Madhouse!!!!!! one of my favorite anime's of the year 2013!!!!! don't let me down and i want more Chihaya!!!!!!!! |
mapodoufu said: The episodes are not quite chapter aligned, done half of 88.What chapter is this episode in the manga? |
hpulleyJun 9, 2013 4:49 PM
| Well,Ayase lost as expected. She let her take cards???Now should I call it kind of her or looking down.... |
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| Phew, I've finally catched up ! : ) this was a fantastic ride so far, this may turn out to be my favorite anime series of all time it suits me very well as a person, I think... very gentle series, crafted carefully with love and emotion and pride ! it speaks for it's creators Shinobu chan is my favorite character come on we want s3 pleeeease ! |
| Woah, that scene with Shinobu and Chihaya touched my heart ;_; specially when Shinobu asked when they would play again ;__; </3 I want them to become friends. AND YOU CAN DO IT TAICHIIII <3 |
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| UGH I CRIED A LOT LIKE USUAL EVEN WHEN SHE TOOK OFF HER BANDAGES. I WILL ALWAYS EXPECT TO CRY TO THIS SHOW, AT ANY EPISODE. Tsukuba's such a lonely kid man. He even took a selfie XD Why doesn't Sumire just pair up with him? LOL Oh god the last scene. Taichi what a badass. His karuta playing is so sexy. |
mayukachan said: Sumire joined Karuta club because of Taichi so I don't think she'd settle for poor Tsukuba... Sumire is still totally hot for Taichi while even Chihaya finally showed some interest the other episode while he was asleep in the guys change room. Was hoping she'd kiss him but it was not to be... she still seems much more gaga for Arata.Tsukuba's such a lonely kid man. He even took a selfie XD Why doesn't Sumire just pair up with him? LOL Oh god the last scene. Taichi what a badass. His karuta playing is so sexy. |
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