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Apr 5, 1:42 AM
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Chillax episode with some fan service at bath house!
That's how you make connection!
Apr 5, 1:52 AM
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Guessing the masks in the OP are symbolic as the ones that have them are either hiding something or a mystery.

And will be removed from the OP throughout the 2nd cour or at least that’s what I would like to think givin that that looks like they where placed there intentionally to removed at some point.
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Apr 5, 2:26 AM

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No anime is complete without the hot springs episode.


and the new OP and ED.......not as good as the last ones.
Apr 5, 4:07 AM
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Apr 2023
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yk what I hope, Xiaolan and lady Lishu become friends and Xiaolan to become one of her lady in waiting or maid in her palace, they both are close in age and I think Xiaolan easy going, innocent fun loving nature will make Lishu feel more at ease. and honestly Lishu needs more honest people around her. I'd love to see them become good friends 😭
Apr 5, 4:40 AM
🥊 CHAMPION 🥊

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Apr 2016
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a ghost? It was a surprise!!!
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Apr 5, 5:59 AM

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Apr 2019
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@Jollyne7 ahh... how innocent... not knowing what this 2nd cour and the masks have to relate with each other....

also, ED featuring Maomao, Shisui, and Xiaolan... Yeah, the three's relationship is a crucial aspect of this 2nd cour...
@uncleqrow well, I didn't ask for any information, I just wrote about the quality of the op but ok lol
Apr 5, 6:21 AM

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Reply to WolfWood37
No anime is complete without the hot springs episode.


and the new OP and ED.......not as good as the last ones.
@WolfWood37 Agree about the OP and ED. OP song in particular sounds like it belongs to a live-action rom-com.
Apr 5, 6:50 AM

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@Ravarae She appeared the same time as a certain concubine. Have a feeling Shisui is just her cheery persona to roam around.
@dasprn now that you mention it. She is not there from the beginning. In some scene it looks like she is plotting something.

I just hope she is not a bad person. Kinda like the personality but she is kinda sus
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Apr 5, 7:15 AM

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I know what I forgot to write about, it's been bugging me since the beginning of the series when Shisui appeared. Have you noticed that she literally has the same hair color and the same eyes as that concubine who always looks bored? They were often close to her eyes so I remember them and in Shisui's case they look the same (sometimes they remove that colored spot in her eye). I don't know if this is a good lead because a lot of people there are very similar, but I hope it's not the same person XD that would be weird. Maybe it's family, but that doesn't really make sense. She also act sus ah
Apr 5, 7:31 AM

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Maomao can't forget about that froggie.
Apr 5, 9:44 AM
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Jul 2022
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I hate this new opening theme :(
Apr 5, 11:21 AM
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I've cherished this anime for barely showing any fanservice, until last two episodes, for some reason, Mao Mao must touch Jinshi's private parts. In this episode we must look at underage girl's brea5ts, why? I thought this was quite decent anime, finally free from fun service, but no, it's just another disappointment...
Apr 5, 12:59 PM
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Worst bath episode ever, really that thin white cloth when wet wouldn't be more clingy? Though I guess bug girl isn't as shapeless as I thought and they threw in one of the hot sisters too. Also uhhh Asians have pretty sparse body hair can't imagine the need to pluck it, especially for women who wear 5 layers of clothing. Unless it was just a G-rated metaphor for where they would really want it plucked, especially to women who wanted to be more presentable if the Emperor visits. ;)
I guess Lishu's loliness is so irresistible it has the ghost of the lolicon Emperor haunting her.
Apr 5, 2:02 PM

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May 2015
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This was the crossover between modesty and lewdness!
Apr 5, 2:05 PM
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Mar 2018
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normal episode, nice.
Apr 5, 2:28 PM

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May 2015
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This was the crossover between modesty and lewdness!
Apr 5, 5:17 PM

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May 2018
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Loulan with some big melons xD

Maomao <3
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Apr 5, 5:25 PM

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Jul 2013
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So these maids spend all day massaging consorts in the hopes of getting gifts like broken combs? and getting the latest gossips? and potentially getting employed by them after their contract with the rear palace expires? Idk seems like a waste. But I hope Xiaolan gets what she wants, she's adorable
Apr 5, 6:08 PM
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Jul 2017
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bland new opening and ending songs. also this episode was awful. just riddled with stupid fan service and added no value to the plot
Apr 5, 9:55 PM

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Jan 2008
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Job networking episode, huh. Unless you get lucky, it's pretty tough finding employment when you don't have connections. I imagine that was more true in the past than today.

Lady Gyokuyou ever the shrewd one as ever, always mindful of the palace politics with information gathering.

I bet those small gifts like that comb were worth pretty penny back in those days, going off of Maomao being unable to buy much during caravan market besides teas and an inexpensive ribbon for Xiaolan. Especially since was hand-made, being crafted by artisans for a wealthy clientele like the noble ladies of the palace, they may have been worth a few months salary compared to what the servants were being paid for a well-made commodity. With the secret now known, I can see how it has attracted more people to work in the baths looking for those job perks.

I liked the new OP/ED. At the end of the OP, two pairs of hands are holding both of Maomao's hands, where I initially thought it was just one--Jinshi's, perhaps...or maybe they both are indeed Jinshi after all, symbolizing his dual-identity as his persona "Jinshi" the eunuch, and his secret identity as the crown prince, "Ka Zuigetsu". I think the ED was better than the last one, which I thought sounded like a pretty generic pop song. This time there a bit more variety to it, and it's nice to see it featuring Maomao's friendship with Xiaolan and how close she's gotten to Shisui.

Next week, a spooky ghost story?
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Apr 6, 12:05 AM
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They are overdoing it with fanservice and casual episodes. I can't help but compare it to the first season.. every episode was a mystery to solve, but know it's been half of the season and almost no plot. It's disappointing, I would say the least. Maybe directors had changed or something... But this season feels like average anime. And the first season was anything but average.
Apr 6, 9:22 AM
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wow the masage change everything
Apr 6, 12:39 PM

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Shisui's boobs!! 😍







Seki-u's boobs!! 😍

@Elysett How are these compared to source / manga?
Apr 6, 1:40 PM
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Maomao getting along with everybody is so cool, I love her. She even wanted to show Lady Lishu a better way on how to take care of her body hair.

A ghost in the bathhouse? That’s strange. So that’s why Lady Lishu never went there. That place must be investigated.
Apr 7, 1:22 AM
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GIRLS NIIIIIIIIIGHT WOOHOOO
Apr 7, 5:59 AM

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The vathehouse really is a good place to relax and hear gossip as well as build connections.

"fanservice" episode but it did somehow gave us and Maomao a little bi of a hint of who Shsui actually is.

The new ED though is good. Not the best but it perfectly captures the vibe and mood for the coming story arc. Even the ED animation focuses on Maomao, Xiaolan and Shisui which the story arc that we will be following this cour.


Apr 7, 8:52 AM

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Maomao is still traumatised by the frog. At least the trips to the baths provide a distraction.

Better keep the Emperor away from Seki-u…
Apr 7, 11:54 PM
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Jan 2023
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Ayooo can I also get a free massage too pls??? 🥺
Apr 8, 3:18 PM

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Openings have been getting worse and worse.
Shisui must have some secret.
Apr 8, 4:36 PM
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I don't know anyone realize it but, when Consort Lishu came to the public bathhouse, Shisui seems quiet and do not react much as she interact with Maomao and Xiaolan despite massaging another person, is that why Shisui don't want to reveal her true identity, i wonder about that.
Apr 8, 6:40 PM
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we got fanservice for girl now it for boys? it a fun day of sister bonding with Shisui and Laolan. Glad Maomao didn't recommend courtesan path to her. Shisui is actually smart may have some plot reason, just feeling something will happen to these girl. Also the ending is another ghost story coming? also interesting mention of new eunuch that seem familiar.

The new op and ending is here!
Apr 8, 7:21 PM
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Mar 2019
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Relaxing episode til they mentioned Ghosts, Maomao's ears soon pricked up.
Apr 8, 8:44 PM
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Jun 2020
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AMAZING!! The storytelling is so great and I loved exploring the new servants that we haven't seen much of, as well as the massage and gossip culture!!
Apr 8, 9:27 PM

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Feb 2021
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In the light novel the concubines were all naked when receiving the massage.
Apr 9, 5:41 AM
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Mar 2019
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Maomao is in her element once again, and this access to the baths will allow her to expand her knowledge of Palace politics. Also, there's a hint of who Shisui really is. It's a Padme sort of thing, if you get the reference. hihi
Apr 10, 2:06 AM

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It has been awhile since we saw Maomao with other girls.
To have a moment of her with girls and a little break from her 'nightmare' is precious.
We can see her still confuse and 'trauma' of things that happened.
She can diverge her thoughts to her friends and do girls stuff, which is nice.
Apr 10, 5:52 PM

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sussy ahh episode
Apr 11, 11:25 AM

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New OP is... average, to say the least. Really dislike the idea of the CGI fox masks.
Also, Xiaomao picturing Xiaolan as an underage courtesan was cursed as hell. This show's sense of humor can be so jarring sometimes...

Overall, another filler-like episode with little-to-no new information regarding main storylines.
That said, the little we know now is that Loulan MIGHT be pregnant and there is also the fact of Suirei being back in the Rear Palace but disguised as an eunuch. Because of course these people can't distinguish between men and women when they dress as the opposite sex smh.

And here comes another supernatural-related mystery...
Also, I'm really hoping Shisui and Loulan aren't just the same person. That would be so lame.
Apr 11, 2:27 PM

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Shisui is quickly becoming my new favourite character here.
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Apr 12, 1:36 PM

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Not a fan of new OP. ED seems fine though.

Chill episode.

At the end Maomao be like: A ghost? Sigh... not dis shit again!
Apr 14, 8:26 AM
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Aug 2023
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am i the only one whos confused what happened to the mission they were just on? kinda a sudden skip to back at the palace
Apr 14, 10:46 AM

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Kind of overusing ghost stories a bit. Also, didn't feel like a fanservice episode despite being one.




Apr 15, 12:47 AM
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Ugh, this was just a bad episode. When they mentioned using the bathhouse to get information, I thought at least they were going to add something useful to the nonsense. They didn't tell us anything we didn't already know except Loulan might be pregnant. Whatever, I will just pretend this episode doesn't exist, lol.
Apr 17, 2:25 PM
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I really liked the new opening song but I think I liked the ending song the most!
This episode was a relaxing one I think, without big drama?
But I think Maomao starts to notice more things about Shisui iykwim
And I really like Lishu, it's so sad that she is a concubine at this age, she even was a concubine before that!

Excited for new episodes/seasons!
Apr 20, 3:28 AM
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Jul 2024
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Fan service episode T-T
Apr 20, 1:18 PM
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Dec 2022
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Really loving the world building and how they use the growth of their business to build into the other concubines story chains makes this world feel lived in!
Apr 21, 7:31 AM

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Jul 2022
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Okay so as far as fanservice episodes go this was very mild and i'm SO grateful for that omg not that i particularly thought that kusuriya would do something nasty, but after that kaguya sama OVA (you KNOW what i'm referring to) everything is possible ewww im so grateful they didn't go that route. Anyways ON TO ANOTHER GHOST STORY
Apr 23, 11:17 AM
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Jan 2018
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Hmm, looks like we got the massage fan-service episode, lol
Apr 28, 10:08 AM
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Mar 2019
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It was really boring
Apr 30, 8:27 AM

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We got to know about the secrets of someone!
I need somebody who can love me at my worst
No, I'm not perfect, but I hope you see my worth
'Cause it's only you, nobody new, I put you first
And for you, girl, I swear I'll do the worst

If you stay forever, let me hold your hand
I can fill those places in your heart no else can
Let me show you love, oh, I don't pretend, yeah
I'll be right here, baby, you know I'll sink or swim
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