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| Iori: Noone knows the real me, I'm only acting like the ideal image of myself. Iori: From now on, I'll only do what I want. *Goes back to acting like normal* So I don't understand, exactly what was wrong with her? Noone knowing the real her? Inaba loving Taichi? Tired of keeping up the ideal image? |
| (>'_')># ~Here's a waffle, please calm down... "See that? She's cute and popular. You could say that her milkshakes bring all the boys to the yard. But YOU club President... your milkshakes are wasted on you. In other words, you're wasteful." ~D-Frag (Best.Reference.Ever.) |
| At first, I thought these episodes were a little unnecessary because I felt like we already passed Iori's problems. However, in hindsight, Iori's story was extremely interesting. Even though she was always herself, she always thought it was an act. Sometimes, we don't even know the reason we do things. For her, it always felt like the situation made her who she was. She believed her personality was an act just to please others. Taichi knew he was a people-pleaser, and Iori did not (she was more indirect). So, it only made sense that whenever she did something, she always questioned it. Is this really what she wants? Is this really who she is? Or, is she doing this because the situation calls for it? In the very first series, she gets passed this identity problem. However, when she relived her childhood and saw through the perspective of young Iori, she realized that apart of her was definitely acting to please the fathers. She could longer distinguish between her false and true personality. The thing that got to her was the people around her (especially Taichi, and possibly Inaba) was more fixated on romance, than her trying to rediscover herself…again. And that was when the relationship between Taichi and her fell apart. His inability to understand that she didn't understand herself. She wasn't really given the time to set this thing straight because the group was too nosy; that was also when more drama started. In the end, she did not go back to square one being lost; I believe this time she knows what to do. She realized it doesn't matter if she thinks she's faking it because all those personality are still in her. Even if things doesn't feel real to her, as long as she does what she finds fit, she will find herself. I really like the ending because she wasn't concerned with romance, and her complexity made her realize that she wasn't fit to be in a relationship with Taichi. |
DigestingAnimeDec 11, 2013 8:44 PM
Hmm…I kinda felt more like she realized that she "loved" him for all the wrong reasons, hence her telling him that her feelings were childish. that could be it "She wasn't fit to be in a relationship with Taichi" … What I meant by the line was: she realized that there was no substance to the love they had. So yes, I also believe that she acknowledged that their feelings were childish. Besides that, I just like the fact that she was alone at the end, and a relationship was not what defined her. I could care less about Taichi and his love life. |
DigestingAnimeDec 11, 2013 8:52 PM
Shih said: I don't understand Iori's character anymore. So what, her dark character was just to express her stress? Now she's back to faking her smiling face. Overall, I thought the arc started out nicely; I really liked the concept. But the development... I really didn't like. I don't think the simply minded Taichi understand Iori even at the end. Taichi just blindly says "I like Iori even now." I don't understand Iori anymore. Yeah also, the telepathy thing turned into we-will-use-it-to-defeat-the-villians. Just like Inori said, it's not even random. In the end, cheerful ending. Iori back to where she started; it is like it never happened!(?) I feel the same way. I mean, if her cheerful self was fake then why is she back to her cheerful self. Her character development never made sense to me and never will. |
| DEREBAN!!!!! I share your sentiments that Iori was being overly dramatic but towards the end I tried to understand her a little. This girl has had 5 different fathers, that can't be a healthy condition for a child to grow up. People like her, people who had terrible childhood or broken families tend to be unreasonable and easily disturbed. While it seems that she might have resolved her identity crisis before, this whole emotion transmitting thing truly expose her for how she really is. In a way, she has been trying really hard to be her best for the sake of her mom and her friends but what if her friends realize that she isn't as good as they think? her inner thoughts, her inner conflicts, ones that she could always brushed aside by trying to put up her "cheerful girl" facade, are suddenly exposed for all to see. I'm sure we've all experienced moments where our actions and our inner thoughts are different. If you don't like what someone's doing, would you tell the other person straight to his/her face? no.. most of the time we'll all try to be courteous, smile, and put up with it because we don't want to hurt that person. Imagine if your true feelings are suddenly transmitted to the other person. Yes, it may have been our true self but it's not one that we want other people to know. This of course, is especially difficult for someone who severe identity crisis like Iori. She thought that she could please everyone by acting all cheerful and "ideal" but why won't anyone understand her for who she is? would anyone accept her if she exposes her ugly side? can her friends accept her gloomy side as well as her cheerful side? we've all wanted to be accepted for who we are but no one seems to know who Iori really is. The pressure that has built up over her childhood, her friends inner thought that hurt her, all of it had, as Taichi said, broke Iori. |
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| I enjoy this show but I felt this arc is padded compared to the previous arc by showing Iori's conflict in the exact same way. I hope in the next season, they will show more development of the heartseed as the main characters has already grown a lot. |
| Hmm premise was very interesting. I was actually expecting that they would explain a little bit more about number two and stuff like that. Ah well it was still a enjoyable ride. |
| I really enjoyed the whole series. I really expected Iori and Taichi to be together in the ending but Himeko and Taichi pair is way better and have a feeling that they are meant for each other. Plus, Iori kind of getting annoying too. Those Taichi x Himeko moments are still the best. |
| I honestly wasn't sure all the way through, until this episode, if we'd end up with Taichi x Iori or Taichi x Himeko... so glad it's the 2nd one! That Dereban at the end... |
| Oh my goodness, how can such naive simple-minded criminals exist in this world? |
| Even when I was in crowd, I was always alone |
| The four episodes was great, i'm pretty satisfied with the Taichi/Himeko ending. Sad that there's no real conclusion about Heartseed, etc. Iori was definitely the most interesting character of the show for me. (I don't understand the hate about the last 4 episodes) Kokoro Connect was a good run. 9/10 |
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| Yeah I agree it's a shame that the conclusion's a bit fluffy. The whole audition thing kinda threw any hopes for a second season out the window, but the Light Novels carry the story on quite far. |
| Overall I liked this series, but I feel like the drama was incredibly forced. I have watched many anime where people complain about forcing the drama, but this might be the first time I've noticed it so readily. I always try to steer clear of acting like those elitist assholes that talk down everything, but I found my enjoyment of this series being very strained. It gets somewhere around a 7/10 from me, and the animation quality and other factors are helping that grade. |
| Hardly mellow-drama. Some of the story devices were awful and this Iori arc felt out of place. The series was at its best when mucking around. |
| Gotta admit I think I liked this series less as it went on ... like this episode ... SUDDEN CHARACTER CHANGE FROM IORI! >_< Though at least Inaba was safe and they got a "happy ending" ... Inaba ended up with Taichi too eh? I was kinda surprised especially since he asked her out right after talking with Iori O_O Oh well, they did their presentation and got their advisor ... except he's helping out both clubs ... kinda seems like wasted effort lol :S Overall I think they "drama-ticized" it a bit too much ... I remember quite liking the original series but idk, I grew to like it less, especially with all the mopey thoughts and stuff. Ah well, factoring in animation and stuff will help bump this to a 7/10 |
| I didn't like this ending, i dunno why. 7/10 |
| I love it!!! I loved this. I finally got an ending (with the MC picking a girl) that I wanted to happen later, that I didn't see coming from the start. This is a first, and I am shocked it actually came true. Ok as for Iori changing, it wasn't a change, her bad self was the change, now she's just living the way she wants to live. Oh and also this is one of the first love triangles for me that didn't really end badly, as in the other character is heartbroken. I'm trying to rate this show as a whole, which I probably shouldn't, but I'd like to think these episodes were part of the whole one show. Fuck it!! 9/10 for both!!! |
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| Ohoho, that ending was unexpected. At least for me. o.o |
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| The ending was nice, but it felt a bit flat... |
| The ending was pretty unexpected. I didn't think Taichi would pick the best girl, so i was pleasantly surprised to say the least. |
| Great anime! The friendship these 5 have feels real, heartwarming, and very special. Loved every second of all 17 episodes! My final score for the entire series is a 9/10! |
| Yes InabaxTaichi at the end so much win This was a great anime, 9/10 would watch again |
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| re-watched this again. just finished. Iori's character development throughout the arcs was the strong and key this anime. best girl won but i would have been satisfied either way with iori tachi. but their love was like puppy dog love. so it made sense it wasn't real. I wish they woul animate the other arcs but it doesnt seem they will since they got the main vocal point across with each character over coming his/ her obstacles but i wannted to see taichi's sister in the club and finding out about what her brother was involved in these past couple months Q_Q and more Inabanx Taichi moments. they broke up momentarily but got back together. Iori wants to be a teacher. i want this all to be animated T_T |
| FINALLY,THE IORI DRAMA IS FINALLY OVER!!! 5/10. |
| What can i say? Is there anything better than the friedship of these 5? I don´t think so. This shows us how important friendship is. The end? I have no words. Such an beautiful end especially Taichi x Inaba <3 When i realised that he decides for Inaba i was so happy that i jumped in my room like crazy :D For me 10/10. Arigatou gozaimasu for this beautiful anime <3 |
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| Well, that was a let down. Taichi settling on Inaba and nothing about heartseed or #2. It feels like they were planning for a 2nd season but the show didn't do good enough so they threw together a half-assed ending. |
| Woah, woah, woah, slow down... Did we really saw an end where best girl win? Is this really happening..? But seriously though, I'm really glad. Her new nickname Iori gave her is pretty spot on, ''Dereban'' xD Those fucker were such a bunch of trash. And trying to assault a girl they didn't even knew at the end, where Taichi got wound, such a pathetic move. I'm sure they were in good hand with Inaban and glasses girl though :P It was a great arc. Maybe not as surprising and deep as the first one, but a lot of great moments. It's kinda sad to think that they will probably never animate the ending of the light novel because the animes are often made to sell the goods that come with it and I think that Kokoro LN finished too long ago :( Still, it was a great ride Inaban ''Dereban'' shipper, our ship have blown full way and will sail on forever! |
| «Time is passing so quickly. Right now, I feel like complaining to Einstein. Whether time is slow or fast depends on perception. Relativity theory is so romantic. And so sad.» - Kurisu Makise a.k.a. The Zombie |
| Dereban for the win! <3 Hahah, Taichi and Inaban blushing when Yui pointed out them during the presentation. xD |
"The one true, unchanging righteousness in the world is..cuteness! Cute makes right! All our needs, desires, and instincts seek cuteness, and it is for cuteness that we will give everything we have! That's just the way men are!" - Sora |
| 8/10 but because of Dereban, 9/10. |
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| I loved their scene at the hospital. It was really, really cute. |
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| Hmm dunno what to think of this anime. Mostly interesting, its concept was quite original for a school comedy/drama, characters&voice acting pleasant, but a lot of things feel a bit messed up especially in the execution. Things that deserved longer screen time didn't get a lot and little things were unnecessarily extended, resulting in events looking quite random. Some things did feel forced thanks to that. For this last ep, the deliquants were like just dropped from the sky for convenience, and Iori after all theses emo episodes, just got better in a trice from well, quite banal words ! Overally the show was nice, with often trivial but good thoughts on life/self identity. Just felt very irregular, both in rhythm and consistency, but oh well. |
ZiassanMay 27, 2014 4:48 PM
| YAY!!! SO happy! :)) Ive always rooted for Inaba x Taichi. :))) So glad they ended up together, though it was a bit sudden. But, i totally understand how he loved Inaba. Glad that Iori is back. ::) And also, Kiriyama x Aoki = <3<3<3 8/10! |
| Wow. These were great specials. Better than the original series. I didn't expect Taichi to end up with Inaba at all. It was about him and Iori all the time. I'm happy with it though. Yui x Aoki was an open ending but nice too. What bugs me is what were all these experiments for and why they stopped now.. 8/10 for specials, 7/10 for series. |
| Best girl won. All is right with the world. |
| good shiet. |
"Urushibara Ruka. The mannerisms and voice of a woman... No... More feminine than any woman. But he's a guy. Taller than Mayuri, but so very thin... But he's a guy. Looks great in a miko outfit... But he's a guy. It's already twilight And yet, it's so hot. The cicadas are crying. But... He's a guy." |
| Great finish. Inaba is so cute and mature at the same time. Glad Yui is back to being cheerful. I hope its not fake though. Maybe I didn't pay close enough attention. Oh well I'm happy how things turned out. |
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| Gonna need some spoilers now. |
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| kudos to taichi for finally hitting that puss would hang out with IRL /10 |
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| Gander bander arc was pretty funny, but later drama was strange and unnatural. 7/10 for tv 6/10 for ova |
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| Tsundere done right. Inaba's a great character. Glad she got her man.~ All the characters were likable, but Iori was getting on my nerves with that attitude. She was doing so well at the end of the prior arc, that it really seemed out of place and too extreme. The love triangle was done right, and had the proper amount of emotion it needed to not become TOO irritating. I was slightly "meh" about the other pair not becoming official, even though we knew it was all coming. I even liked the secondary and the "evil" characters. It's been a nice ride Kokoro Connect. The story was interesting. The characters were entertaining, and I basically felt like I was watching K-On but with males and an actual purpose lol. Thanks to the anime/manga recommendation forum section for suggestion this to me. As a whole, despite little issues here and there you deserve it: 9/10 |
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| Best girl Dereban won!! Finally the cute Inaba x Taichi couple I've been hoping for. The episode wrapped up everything nicely, too. Happy ending! If only i know Japanese, I'd read the LN to know what happens til the end. |
AkagatariJul 9, 2014 9:56 PM
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| The ending was pretty good, however I still feel that too much of the series was dedicated to Iori. It was nice to see Inaba get Taichi and Yui and Aoki will probably end up together soon. Kokoro Connect was a fun series that is pretty memorable, 9/10 for the specials, 8/10 for first season. |
| Im happy that Inaba "won" but that just felt so..contrived. 6/10. -1 for the nonsensical and stupid melodrama. |
"I have been wielding a blade since before your were swimming around your father's scrotum." - Kurou |
| I am okay with this ending. To be completely honest, the series would have gotten a 9 or a 10 if they hadn't decided to wait until the final 10 minutes of the series to have Taichi and Inaba finally start dating. Personally, I hated Inori. A lot. |
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