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Oct 1, 2017 9:09 AM

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That was so good! I loved the first arc but I am loving the flow and all the changes.

Same as last week I am loving the broship with Gaju and Tatara, Karen's weightloss had me smiling. I loved hearing about the dance couple's matchmaking and I was cheering when Gaju said Hyoudou was back and better than ever and day-um did he look HOT!

Great episode! hate having to wait a whole week for my fix.
Oct 1, 2017 9:32 AM
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The hug had me laughing, I loved that moment. Wish I could get Chizuru hug me like that, she's a real mom and babe. I like how much of an amusing couple she and Sengoku are above that.

Somehow had the impression that Chinatsu's character was going to annoy me but throughout the episode I perceived how fine I am with her, and she's a pretty redhead however. Walking down the street, lightly slapping her cheeks was so relatable for me since I often get into awkward/embarrassing moments and that's pretty much the same reaction I do in those times.

I enjoyed this episode much more than the entire first cour. 5/5
Oct 1, 2017 10:09 AM

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Chinatsu definetely the best girl!!!



And btw thanks for the gifs @duderus
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OMG great episode. I love Chi-chan xD

I made so many gifs





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Oct 1, 2017 10:09 AM
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This was an awesome episode! Chinatsu being a natural leader, I suspect she learned dancing at an all-girls school. I hope they keep going with Chinatsu as the leader and Tatara following -- that will make this series even more awesome. And I'm looking forward to seeing more of Kiyoharu, though I'm also liking the "milder" Gaju-kun now that the whole Tenpei Cup is over. No Shizuku this episode though. :-/


That is quite unrealistic, on ballroom dancing with mixed categories (men and women), the men's job is being the leader, the women follow, that is just the rules, and that is not changing here.

When did anime start being realistic? ;-P But yes, I don't really expect that to happen. I just think it would be cool if it did.
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Oct 1, 2017 10:12 AM

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Hm... eh... Are you ok?


Production I.G what are you doing?
This studio have some grudge for this series?
Oct 1, 2017 10:41 AM

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They look really good together, but they aren't too close just yet. ~

She has strange relationship with Tatara. :')

This is so interesting, maybe I will start reading manga.

4/5
Oct 1, 2017 10:45 AM
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i thhought mako was best girl... and then i saw this episode with chinatsu and i feel in love
seriously, chinatsu is hilarious. lmao i cant wait to see how her and tatara progress.. im super excited :~)
Oct 1, 2017 2:01 PM

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hate the new girl and this episode made both the last 12 episodes seem like a pointless waste of time and shown how useless his so called trainer is..
Oct 1, 2017 2:49 PM

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I really like these series if only it wasn't for the dancing animation...... Everything is fine until they start to dance. When they dance it seems so unnatural i would call it closer to creepy than beautiful... Is the manga art like that too ?
Oct 1, 2017 3:27 PM

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I am coming to like Chinatsu, seems that she might had some problems with dance (or a partner) in the past, coz she said she quit dancing...she is a natural leader it seems. Her moment with Hongou was cute!
Oct 1, 2017 3:57 PM

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to be quite honest, when i first started watching this anime i really wasn't into it, but now i'm really enjoying it. i especially feel like the second half of this anime will be great, now that Chinatsu is introduced (wish she was less of a tsundere though...although, i'm not quite sure if she's a tsundere. her character is all over the place). i'm glad they made it 24 episodes instead of the usual 12-13 episodes. honestly, they can probably even pull off a second season. sports anime are pretty easy to drag out


also Hongo is completely adorable
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Oct 1, 2017 5:26 PM

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I think I just started hating Sengoku... That son of a bitch is way too lucky to have a partner such as Hongou XDDD just kidding, they really make a great couple ^^

Chinatsu is kind of hard to read for now. Interesting character ^^ Im looking forward to see where this is going.
Oct 1, 2017 11:59 PM

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shown how useless his so called trainer is..

Because Sengoku is actually a BAD teacher. He's the type that gives you the answer but doesn't teach you how to get to the answer.

Didn't you notice how all of his coaching was just "Do this specific thing to win".

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Oct 2, 2017 12:21 AM

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Hmm, I'm still curious as to why Chinatsu stopped dancing and didn't want to continue at first. She's clearly experienced; I guess something happened in the past that made her start calling it "lame." Looking forward to see her chemistry develop with Tatara. Hopefully he doesn't stay as the follow for too long lol, but Chinatsu's aggressiveness is a nice change of pace.
Oct 2, 2017 11:45 AM

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episode was great can't pin point whats up with Chinatsu but she seems cool but were is all the love for Hongou that hug !
Oct 2, 2017 5:30 PM

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Chinatsu best grill
Oct 2, 2017 7:57 PM

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I'm always down for some surprise yuri.
Oct 3, 2017 12:42 PM
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The episode was nice, but I still hate Chinatsu. Chizuru is great though.
Love her.
Oct 3, 2017 7:37 PM

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Interesting character Chinatsu is with so many mood swings.
I liked getting into what it means to lead and follow.
Oct 3, 2017 9:07 PM

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Tatara and Chinatsu will be the next Sengoku Hongou then?
Oct 3, 2017 11:13 PM

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Banba Karen turned into Demi Moore all of a sudden with that fucking hot body, she looks gorgeous! D: I bet Jinbo is hating himself now lol

I love the banter and tension between Chinatsu and Fujita, they're definitely my second OTP. First OTP is Hyodo x Shizuku, second is Chinatsu and Fujita and of course, one OTP that I am sure many people are hoping for are JINBO x BANBA KAREN!

Chinatsu so cute crushing and blushing over Chizuru, she's fawking hot too so I understand.

Chizuru and Fujita look like they were dabbing.

Chinatsu looked so cool leading Fujita.
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Oct 4, 2017 12:39 AM

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one OTP that I am sure many people are hoping for are JINBO x BANBA KAREN!


Well, I know I am XD
Oct 4, 2017 12:50 AM
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Chinatsu is starting to reveal her likable side :)
Heckle was here...
Oct 4, 2017 12:50 AM

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hiding chinatsu behind tatara was damn adorable

tatara felt inferior again, still a lot to learn, well he's a fast learner, soon he'll sure learned a lot

hugged scene was amusing to watch
Oct 4, 2017 6:26 AM
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wery in to this anime
Oct 4, 2017 10:55 AM

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Chizuru is the fucking best girl in the anime <3

Also, I. Just. Can't. Ignore. Chinatsu's. Massive. Forehead.
The eyebrows are non existent too wtf.

The cover photo was hot af ye.
Oct 4, 2017 5:23 PM
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I never thought this series would fall into the same writing style as action anime in the fact that as soon as one arch ends, they would reset the main character into a no talent green horn, who now has to start from square one again, completely forgetting the fact that one episode prier took a partner he had very little time with and placed in the finals in his first comp. I just dropped this anime because I was hoping that this one would turn out different but alas I was wrong. I might come back to it much later just to see what they did, if I remember to.
You do realize that Tatara sucks and he was at a no name competition and Mako carried their team. Tatara is aiming to be a pro so that is not the way to do it.


Not only that, he's no longer at zero. He knows the basics, and he can dance. IN the previous episode he recognizes his flaws in the competition. If only it sets up for his further improvement, not restarting him.


Oct 4, 2017 5:28 PM
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Honestly, not really about chi-chan yet. I'm sure she will grow on me though. When she was so good at the lead I thought she was a trap for a second, XD. Had to remind myself its not that kind of anime.


Oct 4, 2017 8:04 PM

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Says not to talk to her but then talks to him the next day. Says she doesn't want to dance, but then dances with him the next day. Her personality is the same way. She's like ice and fire, and I love it :)

I didn't think we would get as good or even better female characters after Shizuku and Mako, but wow, Hongou and especially Chinatsu have been great characters so far!
Oct 5, 2017 2:57 AM

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I think this was my fave ep so far. The new characters are so refreshing!
Oct 5, 2017 3:25 AM

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i was a lil bit uneasy watching Tatara follow...
maybe Chinatsu was in Takarazuka kind of activity before
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Oct 5, 2017 4:57 PM
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duderus said:


I made so many gifs



Thank you. I too was rolling from laughing at the hug scene. Saved a couple of the gifs. You rock!
Oct 5, 2017 6:44 PM
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Hongou and Chinatsu are so pretty :)
Im starting to love chinatsu I dont know why :))
Dat new soundtrack though, amazing
Oct 7, 2017 8:59 AM

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What a great show, to be honest I was worried when Tenpei cup took so much focus to the point being annoying, however the new charachters and advance of time really helped to keep things interesting
Oct 7, 2017 12:17 PM

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An awesome new OP from USG, their songs are always so catchy!

Apparently, from what I've seen in the forums, something happens in a certain chapter that completely changed the opinion of everyone regarding Chinatsu, I'm curious to see what it is.
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Oct 8, 2017 9:18 AM

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A good episode in which the character of Chinatsu immediately breaches in my heart is difficult to miss his character so well-characterized. The comedy in the whole narrative is good, apart from Chinatsu, even the character of Hongo it rocks.
Oct 10, 2017 2:00 AM

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I want to hug Chizuru.
Oct 29, 2017 11:54 AM
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This redhead girl has a hard character!!!
Nov 18, 2017 2:45 PM
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lots of hugs this episode! I want my portion too!!! brilliant episode!
Nov 25, 2017 2:52 PM

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I am actually looking forward to their dancing development.
Dat hug tho.
Dec 19, 2017 10:46 PM

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Can we please talk about how sexy Hongo looked after she removed her motorcycle helmet? D; <333333333

Someone make a full gif of that bc this was the best I could find


Hmm... did Chinatsu lead back when she still danced? Cuz DAYUMZZZZZ she good haha
Jan 8, 2018 3:04 PM
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Seems likes Chinatsu used to dance as a kid and since she is good at leading, she probably used to lead as a kid since at that age gender does not matter much.

No wonder she has dominant qualities.
Jan 13, 2018 11:22 PM

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Hongou is bae srs bae
Aug 10, 2018 6:21 AM

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Lol you can call me chi-chan if you want

Hmm shes an odd one that new girl, but might like her later on. She sure looks pretty and cute when shes all flustered and shy.
And now both are beginners, might go better with tatara-kun. But she sure has an attitude, but as a leader shes good.

Hongo looks hot with her hair like that :D
Jul 2, 2019 5:25 PM
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Chinatsu is so interesting. She is a tsundere, she loves Hongo, is a great lead. You never know how she will react. She refuses to be a dance practice partner at first but then willingly goes with Tatara even though he didn't even ask properly.

It was interesting to them switch positions, too. It's like Hongo and Sengoku could tell that their dancing would work better if Chinatsu was leading and Tatara was following. I wonder what Sengoku meant when he said to Chinatsu that she isn't used to following, even though she's a girl.

Tatara continues to amaze everyone, including me, with how great he is a picking up on things and going with the flow without knowing certain steps. I guess that's just how powerful Chi's lead was.

I wonder how this couple will work.
Oct 14, 2019 8:01 AM

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Chinatsu quite the tsundere!
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Apr 15, 2021 9:22 AM

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Chinatsu finally in the role of female lead!

Jul 13, 2021 12:12 PM

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their stares are extremely scary ༼ つ ಥ_ಥ ༽つ it gives me really bad vibe



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When she suddenly started leading him it somehow felt... lewd
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