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Jan 14, 2013 3:39 PM

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Another great episode.
I really liked the change of Chihaya's scene in the opening, it was a nice touch.

HA! Kuroi finally getting something, though a few punches here and there wouldn't have hurt.
Jupiter was clever to quit. Just like I said in the previous episode, they are not so bad after all.

The sudden change to a Kotori centric part was weird, but getting to know that they all were friends back then was nice I guess. Though I don't think it was Kotori on the picture. The mole was at a different place, so maybe it was her mother, judging from their age as well.

Can't wait to see what else is gonna happen now that Kuroi's schemes are hopefully over. Though I'm not so sure.
Jul 18, 2013 7:47 PM

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Good episode after the amazing last one.
Jan 10, 2014 9:02 PM

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Damn Kuroi doesn't know when to give up, but at least Chihaya manage to perfrom very well in front of the crowd. Now Jupiter got my respect for leaving Kuroi behind and start off from the beginning again. Wow never expect Kotori to sing with such a beautiful voice. I want to see more of her though :(.

Mar 16, 2014 6:26 PM

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Some nice character development in this episode, and well I do wonder what will happen next!
Mar 29, 2014 3:37 AM

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Why is Chihaya so awesome?! When the music kicked in I was like :O!!!

Jupiter finally quit 961. Took them long enough.
"May those who accept their fate be granted happiness."

"May those who defy their fate be granted glory."
Apr 18, 2014 3:00 AM

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Half acapella & Half with music...
That just making a song more powerful... Just saying xD

Finally after 21 episodes, Jupiter's members (Especially Touma?) realized that they just pawns for their Prez...
Well, better late than not at all xD

Need more Kotori.. Need more Otonashi

Baman said:
Aww man, when the two presidents met, I was hoping for a epic fisticuffs showdown between them.

^ LolThis
Obviously 765Pro's President will stand there and become a sandbag, while the 961Pro's President deliver his mighty punch xD
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May 26, 2014 6:35 AM
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Kotori has a very beautiful voice, and even though she isn't an idol she still sings very lovely.

Jupiter's group quits 961 Pro, and apologizes to Producer for the harsh treatment that Kuroi put them through. Of all the things he did, messing with Chihaya's past was uncalled for and a very disrespectful thing.

I think Kuroi deserved to be punched when Jupiter's group confronted him.


Haruka's kindness, caring side, and not giving up really helped Chihaya return to singing.

Jul 7, 2014 1:05 PM
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I really liked how Takagi and Kuroi had a chat at the bar like old buddies. It felt really cool even though Kuroi was a big jerk I felt like he wasn’t all that bad. He felt more like a stuck-up teenager ^^

I guess every girl in Idolmaster is a singer or has some background in singing. At first I thought Kotori was going to be an opera style kind of song.
Sep 2, 2014 2:41 PM

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Chihaya's solo performance was fantastic, and Kotori's songs were very good too.
Nov 27, 2014 6:26 PM

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good ep
Jan 26, 2015 8:26 AM

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Episode cute, maybe a little too melodramatic and forced in the first part, but not in compesso bad storytelling.
Not bad the final twist, but this also shows that the character of Kotori, was not focused enough.
Drawings sufficient.
Good ending.
Aug 10, 2015 8:39 AM

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I love Chohaya's comeback!!! When Touma confronts their president, I was like "Yes!! At long last!!!". Kotori has a beautiful voice!! <3

This photograph though hehe so they have past. I wonder what happened ^_^
Jan 4, 2016 12:49 AM

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i liked chihaya from the beginning, but i love her now lol :P
Sep 30, 2016 11:26 AM

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Great drama this episode!

I kinda like how Kuroi's rotten schemes only cause things to get more in favor for 765 idols. It shows "when there's a will, there's a way" in visual form which I dig. Loved how the music came in during the chorus, made the song even more emotionally powerful considering the drama Chihaya was caught in and also considering the lyrics. "The sleeping beauty awakens." Beautifully sung and executed.

Glad Jupiter quit, good. Damn that Kuroi. Such a sore loser. Kotori's song was very nice-- And I like how we have a different ideology in the form of her. Not everyone wants to shine on a big stage. Some do it on smaller level and are still happy. Life is all about getting self-satisfied, after-all.

"He's not a bad guy behind that." Pls. He pretty much ruined Chihaya's voice for a while and tried to spread false rumors using her background. Hibiki almost died 'cause of her (falling off that cliff could go worse) There's more. Stupid justification isn't needed when the characters haven't done even remotely positive.

I love how Iori gets worked up for her friends. She's done it more than once, even going as using her "connections". She's just precious in her own way.

I'm loving Haruka's role as a leader as well. Great episode.

EDIT: Honestly, I'm disgusted at some people. Chihaya isn't a kuudere anymore, she is too happy. I don't like. etc. Stuff like this shows how hollow human beings are. Instead of getting happy that she was able to move on with her life and finally started to smile more, you expect her to be your kuudere doll with 2-dimensional characteristics. Well then, damn you too.
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Nov 13, 2016 8:27 PM

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I'm glad Jupiter finally wised up and figured out that their producer was the bad guy. I wonder if they'll join up with 765?

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Jun 19, 2017 8:38 AM

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Well this was one of the best episodes of the show. And successfully put to bed one of its most annoying conflicts. Jupiter finally stands up to their evil boss. And he may not have made friends with him. But he has a heart to heart with 765s President at the end. What put this episode over though was Chihaya's aca pella performance. It felt really earned her seiyuu's voice did a wonderful job carrying the beginning of the song. And it strongly piggy backed on the very emotional previous episode. Even though it was sort of cheesy, you could imagine why the sound guy had a change of heart. I also am slightly baffled they tried to make this episode about the secretary at the last second. Kind of worked though. I guess if Ritsuko gets a back story she needs one too. On a final note. Since Iori and Chihaya are my favorites I loved their brief but adorable interaction in the restaurant.
Sep 9, 2017 4:13 AM

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Seeing Chihaya performing with this confidence makes me so happy.

Looks like Jupiter finally got tired of Kuroi's shit, I would like to see him getting redeemed, only 4 episodes left for that tho.
Feb 24, 2018 3:39 AM

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You could argue that Chihaya's character arc led into this episode, but I think it doesn't make up for the slight mess that was last episode. Chihaya went from broken neet to happy and confident singer last episode and this one she just proved it by singing.

I've been enjoying Touma ever since the misunderstandings stopped and this episode made me absolutely adore him. I loved his line when we met him at the track meet game thing where he said "she's fast... but I'm faster" in regards to Makoto and I'm glad he's kept up to what I expected. Him leaving evil producer man and apologizing to Producer-sans face made me real happy. I hope Kurui is finally done for.

Seeing the idols plan around all the evil thrown their way was inspiring. Deal with cheaters and evil doers by outdoing them so hard you don't even need to stoop to their level.

Chihaya smiled so much this episode! She's never been this happy before. A bit of a quick transformation but one nonetheless. It was nice to see.

AND DO I SMELL A CHRISTMAS EPISODE?! I'm excited.
Jan 19, 2019 4:09 PM

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At this point I wonder how people can even compare Love Shit to this series.
Dub = fake crap. Always.
Sep 29, 2019 6:52 PM

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This is ridiculous. The idols can't leave their agency just like that, they all have contracts. If they quit, they will work for the rests of their lives to pay the forfeits and no agency will ever hire them.
All this situation reminded me Mickey Mouse vs Jonas Brothers quarrel from South Park. Wish Kuroi beated them the same way, i hate them, especially little shit with hands behind its head.
And they implied that Touma is gay to Producer? Well, i'm totally ok with that.
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Jun 20, 2020 7:04 AM

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Kotori is also top waifu! Her singing is just too good
Nov 30, 2020 3:58 PM
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Something about this episode really got to me, especially near the end. As amazing as the last episode was, this one felt a little more real, a little more grounded. Chihaya singing Nemurihime and Jupiter (but especially Touma, who’s great) quitting and apologizing were highlights, but my favorite part was the scene at the restaurant at the end. If I didn’t know any better, to me it would’ve been perfectly fitting for a final scene. Just the feeling of the whole gang gathering together to enjoy each other’s company was so homey and and nice. Coupled with Sora as the ending, it really made me remember how much I love Im@s and why. 5/5
Sep 6, 2021 1:07 PM

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So a capella?..
Well, I wonder, if Haruka is the closest friend to Chihaya now..
And Otonashi Kotori surprise~ ;P
All producers are happy making their idols..
Jun 23, 11:07 PM

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holy moly another amazing Chihaya song and now i have to love Kotori too? it's and overload!!
i just know that scummy shit hole is gonna try and pull one more big prank before this is all said and done
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