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| So much tragic backstory for Rei. His whole family died because of a stupid drunk driver. The moment with Momo was really sad :( He didn't like shogi at first and said yes to his dad just so he can survive. He got so good at it, that his step siblings went downhill. The brother is doing terrible at school and the sister just hates his guts. The comparison with Rei and the cuckoo bird was very clever. This was an emotional episode. |
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Axel_Blaze said: The best dramas make you unable to choose a side. This is nothing new from Sensei. I was torn similarly with her Honey and Clover. Sensei's stories are so beautiful yet sad. |
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| What's up with last week's anime! First Hibike!, then Natsume and then 3-gatsu. All three episodes (episode 5 of each individual anime) are contenders for individual episode of the season and all aired last week! I haven't seen three fantastic episodes midway the season of any season in the same week in a long, long while. Hibike! probably just edged it (in almost every English and Japanese sites out there) but I loved both Natsume and 3-gatsu episodes as well. |
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BlueBalls said: I know. Despite having Shaft elements on it, it manages to adapt the source material well. I like how it adapts 2 chapters per episode, no indication of a rushed/inconsistent pacing.BlueKite said: The second half was beautiful. I'm impressed that Shaft managed to present Rei's backstory well especially with the cuckoo metaphor. It's all in the manga. This is a faithful adaptation for better or worse. Quite well directed an adaptation for sure. |
| This prologue served really, now you understand even better the reasons for which the main character, is found in the current environment. Touching certain narrative passages, among which, I quote the first to find themselves in front of their dead loved ones and hear how the activity is slipped away from their bodies: touch them and feel its cold emanating, it's a really sad feeling. The second, is the move from the frying pan into the fire, finding himself in the case of the protagonist having to attend to family disintegration and indirectly be guilty. However, as a whole is another good test for these souls, that manages to be tender and cruel at the same time. To mention the drawings, really superb, ditto the soundtrack. |
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| As a side note, dogs and cats talking don't manage to be funny at all here. Maybe because they decided to actually use seiyuus with them. Nevertheless, Leader in Honey and Clover II was awesome.  |
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| The imagery in this show is amazing. This has been my favorite episode of the series so far and I can honestly say I'm hooked now. I'm looking forward to learning more about Rei. Also, the backgrounds never cease to amaze me they're gorgeous. |
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| finally we get to see more into his past and wow, first is family dying just like that and then get brought into a family that was rough to live in especially since he was actually really good at the game he didnt like on top of that can only feel bad for Rei with that past of his and also that sister though smh cant wait for the next ep to see what happens next in this series also with that said i wonder since this is 23 eps will this and the manga end at around the same time just like Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso at least thats the feeling im having that it will |
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| Hmm this was a another great episode and quite a bittersweet one at that Its nice that we get to see what Rei's childhood was like and man he sure had a rough one losing his whole family in one accident. His foster family though was nice for the most part apart for the daughter. Man what a bully and a attention seeker. But we get to see how Rei actually developed into the person he is now. And the reason why he moved out and become a loner but also a master at Shogi. The plot with Momo though was pretty funny especially when they encountered the overexcited dog lol. The inner thought for that dog was funny. At least the dog was apologetic about the fact that it caused momo to trip and fall though Cute episode though and Rei taking care of Momo was nice and hearwarming to see Lol even the pets have their inner thoughts expressed lol Hmm im loving the fact that this episode shows Rei's childhood but damn losing your whole family in one day is a terrible thing I can't imagine how hard it will be for a child hmm it seems that Rei's fathers family is rather difficult and Kiawako was horrible at the funeral treating a family member like that hmm even in his foster home Rei still had a hard life eh man what a rough childhood man Kyouko was such a bully and a attention seeker as well So thats why Rei wanted to leave his foster home he didn't want to cause damage to the relationship between the family members |
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| This anime is Brilliant. Rei's past was crazy, and we finally found out who the one girl was in the previous episode, or er 2 episodes ago, whatever. Damn the whole family taken out. That funeral was rough too. Interesting how "Father" handled taking Rei in and basically disregarding his own children. |
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| Really sad episode, poor Rei had to suffer like this. |
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| I see it's implied that his foster sister sexually abused him when he was younger. We saw in another episode that she sat on him and smirked with a menacing grin, some might have missed it or forgot about it since the scene only lasted like 2 or 3 seconds. |
| The fuck does one have to do in his previous life to suffer so much in this one? Parents and beloved little sister dies, grandfather too old to take care of him, aunt plotting to throw him into an orphanage so that her husband can take over grandpa's hospital. He gets taken in by his father's old shogi rival and becomes traumatized by the fact that his talent for shogi surpasses that of his new "father's" kids. And in the end he has to leave even that little semblance of a family behind because he believes that it's all his fault. And all that before he even turned 18. Damn, I feel depressed just typing all that out... the episode was so damn good in presenting Rei's back story. On a side note, Momo is way too cute. Her reactions and her actions are all adorable. You just can't help wanting to pinch her cheeks! Oh, and that documentary... funny to say I actually watched the real one. Best episode yet. Looking forward to this every single week. |
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| Momo-chan getting hurt broke my heart. Seeing the dog sad after he realized he made Momo-chan cry also broke my heart. What happened to Rei's family, being adopted but not accepted, being challenged when he never really loved the game (despite his immense talent and skill), not finding a place where he truly belonged, wanting to move out because he didn't want to tear the 'adoptive family' apart, etc. all of it broke my heart. Stop breaking my fucking heart! D: |
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| A lot of hate for Kyoukai in this thread. To be honest, she is a pretty realistic charter. Imagine someone invading your family and taking over what you are aspiring for. The real culprit is her father for not giving proper attention to his children. |
| Damn...all of my problems with Rei just went away with this episode. Completely turned to his side now. His Aunt and adopted sister were absolute bitches. |
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| It's becoming clear why 3-gatsu has won all these manga awards. I have to say, I'm usually not shinbou's biggest fan but he and shaft are doing an absolute bang-up job here, no complaints at all :) |
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| this show is a rollercoaster of joy and sadness |
| "This emotion is mine alone. It is for Madoka alone." - Homura or how I would descripe Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magica. |
Manaa said: I've never liked SHAFT to be honest, and only decided to watch Sangatsu no Lion because the manga it is based on shares the author with Honey and Clover. Now I can't express how glad I am this one specific studio is making the anime, because the work they do here is simply brilliant. Every episode makes me speechless, this one especially - literally no words on how greatly directed it was. Every feelings Rei goes through are so vividly shown, starting from tenderness when his "father" gave him his cardigan, and ending on despair he fell into when he saw Momo's scratches. Wow, just wow. An award for portraiting peple's emotions. coronene said: It's becoming clear why 3-gatsu has won all these manga awards. I have to say, I'm usually not shinbou's biggest fan but he and shaft are doing an absolute bang-up job here, no complaints at all :) We're quite fortunate that Shaft is showing an incredible amount of restraint when it comes to this series. Honestly didn't think they had it in 'em, given their recent works. Not that they're recent works are bad, I mean, but how manic their directing style usually is - it would have been an awful mix with March Comes in Like a Lion. It's been so long since I've read the manga, so I forgot how tough of a life Rei's had. He's obviously the type of guy who holds it all in(also the type of guy to constantly blame himself), until he can't anymore, like the scene with Momo(reminded him of his own younger sister, which was quite heartbreaking). Had to be incredibly tough for him to comfort Hinata in episode 3 without breaking down himself. Always found it interesting how Masachika Kouda ended up being Rei's savior, but in doing so neglected his own kids, thereby causing even more stress for Rei. You can definitely blame his parenting style, but it's also not so black-and-white. He's not a bad guy. Anyway, one of the best shows of the season. |
| Can the animals in this show stop talking already? its pissing me off and making me almost drop for cringeness. I like the story but the comedy is so cringy and bad that makes me uncertain if i should continue watching or not. For real.. |
| Momo is adorable sad episode but the talking animals made it slightly less sad. i really like Rei's step-father, but that whole family situation sucks...really complex and realistic. i really want to see how the sister is now |
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| Uau. Was all I wanted to see. Development. The protagonist has for sure some value to me now. I want to know what happened after that and where those people are right now. |
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| Momo is such a cuty, my hurt was melting when she got hurt. (fuck that dog) Rei's past was so sad and tough. The directing of this show is exceedingly great! 5/5 |
| I thought this was an okay episode, then I came here and apparently everyone is praising it? I will make it clear, I don't really care for the "dramatic" stuff that happen in this show; they just make the show beyond boring for me, since they are so drawn-out and don't touch me in the least, with the exception of Hinata's breakdown moment in episode 4, but that's the only scene that managed to touch me. Yet people think this episode was more touching? ...I will never understand that. Maybe it's just me, but the only thing I liked about this episode was the part with Momo. Rei's backstory was okay, I guess. Honestly, I will keep watching this show just for the Kawamoto family. |
| Wow. That backstory is breathtaking. I'm looking forward to learning more about both of his families. |
| My life is completely different from him but the episode was completely relatable. Great episode |
| I want to see more of Kyoko. She is so cool and passionate. May be she was too envious but i still support her. I can't blame her. That was her stupid fucking dad's fault. |
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| So we get the Kiryama backstory at last. What a past he's grown from. |
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| Damn that backstory sure was dark and depressing :// quite great character development though! It's good to know a bit more about his past. |
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| Kyouko is a beautiful girl, I wonder what happened after Rei left the household. |
| Wow that was a disturbing back story. |
| That ending was really powerful. Loving it so far, some people cant like the show due to its slow pacing, I can understand that on some series, but I loved it here, the slow pacing, slow building of the characters and plot development is so relaxing and sad at the same time... |
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| One more reason for me to not like dogs Rei's story is really sad, felt more sorry for Kyouko than for him though |
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| This series has been fantastic so far, god damn. I hear Umino wanted Shaft for this series and it looks like this has been an excellent combo because her writing and the visuals make for an excellent experience so far. So, about the scene last episode with Kyouko. A lot of people seem to assume it was sexual assault. But, honestly, I'm not so sure at this point. What if Rei was in love with her at one point and that scene with her in the bed, which at first glance does come across as kind of sexual, was just her bullying him like we saw in this ep? If he did grow up to like her in that way then her hatred for him could definitely lead to complicated feelings. That said, hopefully this will be expanded on later in the series when she inevitably shows up in the present day. |
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| Kyouko was such a bitch. She can catch these hands. |
| "No, son, you may not have your body pillow at the dinner table!" |
| I'm really hoping for more light-hearted, optimistic and comedic parts of this show. The melodrama is a bit off-putting for me. |
| Numbuh 3, you've got to get off the couch, you cannot sit in that tree house, girl you like Rainbow Monkeys so grab your little shit and then swing! Hand tracks be tracking me to different doorways. In a maze, and I don't know what to do. Guaranteed though, Ima find the emeralds. "TURN THAT JAPANESE SHIT OFF OR I'LL PUT YOU THROUGH THE FUCKING WALL!" |
| finally getting into the real plot |
| Momo is one of the most adorable kids I've seen in anime. Rei's life has been pretty awful. Too tragic. |
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