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| THIS IS AN ANIME ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS THE MANGA BEYOND THIS EPISODE. ---------------------------------------- Ah it was a tense episode, not for Eiirchiro though. We get to see a real professional in action. I find it somewhat funny of the way Eiirchiro studies him though. I think someday, maybe he can reach the pro leagues. Natsu also looked cute this episode imo. |
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| No, they can't end it here! I wanted to watch their match so badly! >.< |
| It was nice to see the divide between pro's and newbs. I actually admire the courage it took for him to ask his parents to go pro. I liked the pseudo date as well. Nat chan looking cute as always. The match next week should have some interesting results. |
| "A cruel world is not without it's beauty, and many times a select few find it by mistake. Only then do those select few see the world for what it is... A disastrous masterpiece." ~ 7thVoid "Hates a river that only flows down." ~ 7thVoid |
| It was like a date with Natsu ^^ The aura around the pro match with Soji. To get approved for a year on tennis onthe condition to beat the All Japqn Junior!!! To best that and go pro. STC fully supports him. A practise match with Soji!!! |
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| I just hope this anime get a green-lit for a season 2....great episode and i like how they add scene to prepare the presentation for his parent. Natsu looks really cute in that dress and Takuma got piss knowing Ei-chan and Natsu alone together to go see Souji match |
| Eiirchiro is really ready to go pro, seeing Souji in a real professional match was a good experience for Eiirchiro and next episode he is going up against him. |
| This series is so great, really glad they made a big deal out of getting his parents support of him going pro, it really is a big deal and probably did need most of an episode dedicated to it. Looking forward to Maruo getting smashed next week :D |
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| Too bad Ike lost in the second round. Did pretty well for his pro debut. A real match between him and Eiichiro next episode. |
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| I hope they get through at least one set before his staff come back. |
| Awesome ep :D That "date" was nice ^^ Nacchan is adorable as usual <3 Loved how he convinced his parents logically :D His dad is awesome and his mom is tsun XD Lol'd at how they were jelly when they knew Ei-chan went alone with Nacchan XD Time for Ei-chan to see the difference between himself and a pro XD Nxt ep...The training from hell begins :) Really hope they can make a S2 or extend like Diamond no Ace |
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| A pretty good episode and it was nice seeing how a pro match really is (well in the anime since I've watched a ton in real life lol), oh, and Natsu was really cute this episode. |
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| "Let justice be done, though the heavens fall." |
Something that every male anime character has in his room:  *trollface*Let's see what Ei-chan is able to do against Ike Souji! Good episode. |
| Ei-Chan's gonna play Ike :O I feel like Ike has an idea of what path "Note-Boy" is taking :p, seems too interested in him ! This show's perfect damn :D |
kaitonic said: I just hope this anime get a green-lit for a season 2....great episode and i like how they add scene to prepare the presentation for his parent. Natsu looks really cute in that dress and Takuma got piss knowing Ei-chan and Natsu alone together to go see Souji match Since this is an NHK show the chances are excellent that we'll see a continuation of this series at some point. I believe that they are alternating Log Horizon and Baby Steps in the time slot. The great thing about NHK shows is that they are not totally dependent upon the BD sales or other merchandising to justify production of sequels. The decision to produce is based more on the merits of the show itself and whether it fits in with the mission of a public broadcasting system (don't expect a lot of gore, edgy plots, or ecchi moments). |
Please don't feed the trolls! In my next life I want to collide at the corner with the cute transfer student carrying a piece of toast in her mouth...rodac |
rodac said: kaitonic said: I just hope this anime get a green-lit for a season 2....great episode and i like how they add scene to prepare the presentation for his parent. Natsu looks really cute in that dress and Takuma got piss knowing Ei-chan and Natsu alone together to go see Souji match Since this is an NHK show the chances are excellent that we'll see a continuation of this series at some point. I believe that they are alternating Log Horizon and Baby Steps in the time slot. The great thing about NHK shows is that they are not totally dependent upon the BD sales or other merchandising to justify production of sequels. The decision to produce is based more on the merits of the show itself. Considering I like this show so much this is reassuring to some degree. I hope they do in fact make another season at some point. |
| "A cruel world is not without it's beauty, and many times a select few find it by mistake. Only then do those select few see the world for what it is... A disastrous masterpiece." ~ 7thVoid "Hates a river that only flows down." ~ 7thVoid |
| I love his parents' dynamic. They're so cute. Ike's VA is perfect and I'm lol-ing at that whole thing from Ike spotting Nacchan to Takuma "taking it out back" rotfl. The backgrounds when Ike hugged Natsu (clouds and a foreign skyline) to Natsu pushing him away (the iconic Japanese symbol of a wave) was a bit of subtlety too -- Ike has forgotten Japanese propriety juuuust a bit. It's so great seeing this manga getting adapted. It's only uphill from here! Please do it, NHK~ ♡ |
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| I think the conversation between Eiichirou and his parents about going pro was fucking hilarious. |
| Oh wow normal anime parents :D I'm so glad Souji's a nice person...and doesn't seem like a threat to EichanxNatchan ship :p |
"May those who accept their fate be granted happiness." "May those who defy their fate be granted glory." |
| I will be one sad human being if this doesn't get 2nd season. I'm loving it so far. I don't expect he'll take more than a point from Souji. I could be wrong, this series continues to surprise me. In pleasant ways too. |
| I really like how Eichan presented his career plan to his parents (with print outs! haaha) although it was really hilarious. Hoping for season 2 announcement sooner since I really like this series so far. |
| He's put a lot of time and effort on tennis when he started. I still don't know his true motive about going pro. Play against strong players, money, study, fun? |
| His dad is awesome. And I'm really looking forward to see an official match between Ei-chan and Souji. It's almost done the show though, I'm really sad about this. If nothing will be announced before the end I'll start the manga. |
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| I concur, this anime is too good to stop at 25 episodes. Story-wise this is by far the best sports anime I've watched in a long time. I hope they don't rush this thing and stop just before the All-Japan Junior Tournament, which should be reserved for 2nd season. |
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| Gotta love Ei-chan's parents! I like how his father is realistic about Ei-chan's plan for the future, and allows him the one year to just focus mainly on tennis. Well that and Ei-chan did a great job showing his parents how serious he is about it and the research that he's done. Reminds me of Hachiken :) Lol when Ike said that he has to get permission from his manager, coach, and doctor. Definitely pro. Darn, can't believe they left at such a cliffhanger =.= |
| Man, Ei-chan showed a lot of guts to tell his parents that he was serious about going pro. I love his resolve and how much planned everything out to convince his parents. Now that he's completely dedicated to tennis for this year, it's time he reaches even higher levels! :D And of course the episode would end right before Ei-chan and Ike play. >.> Cliffhangers too OP for me. |
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| Ei-chan's goin pro? Seems legit. |
| wtf the MAL score is only a 7 something?!?!? are you joking me god bless this show. after watching lots of prince of tennis, and then watching this one, it really stands out as the stronger tennis anime. this was a really strong episode overall, with that whole parents confrontation and just everything about it was executed really well! :) i found it very relatable (im a musician not a tennis pro tho) and realistic. although this show will end when summer's over, i feel like they can probably end it at a good spot if there's absolutely no chance of a season 2. probably some kind of epilogue would be fine. this show doesn't need that many matches like prince of tennis anyway. |
| Eiichiro taking notes from the pc screen while could have just pressed the print out button like Kageyama said was just hilarious His determination to go pro by convincing their parents and coach Miura with a presentation was great to see The last part of Souji showing up with his pro entourage was overwhelming just as his practise match against against Ei chan probably |
Mallony said: He's put a lot of time and effort on tennis when he started. I still don't know his true motive about going pro. Play against strong players, money, study, fun? Turning a passion into work. He's basically obsessed with tennis right now and can't imagine his life without it. And he's good at it. With his potential, he believes he could go pro and therefore has decided to dedicate his full time to the sport. I love the way he talked to his parents. Printouts are perfect - shows that he has the conviction and the PLAN to do what he wants. And he's being reasonable by saying he'll give up going pro if he fails. He's thought it through and it really makes me respect him. He's logical, hard-working, realistic and honest. :) Even against Ike (the preview), he's not focused on winning. He knows it's impossible at this point, so he wants to earn experience and learn as much as he can from this match. Shame it's ending this season. I would love to see more of this. I knew it would be good from the summary. I hate reading on-going series, but I might pick up the manga just because I want to see where he ends up. Character improvement series like these are my favorites!! |
| Are there any other sports anime with episodes like this. Where the main character is making the transition to try to aim for pro in a realistic fashion. |
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| Not much to say that hasn't already been said, but I loved this episode |
Mirorin said: Mallony said: He's put a lot of time and effort on tennis when he started. I still don't know his true motive about going pro. Play against strong players, money, study, fun? Turning a passion into work. He's basically obsessed with tennis right now and can't imagine his life without it. And he's good at it. With his potential, he believes he could go pro and therefore has decided to dedicate his full time to the sport. I love the way he talked to his parents. Printouts are perfect - shows that he has the conviction and the PLAN to do what he wants. And he's being reasonable by saying he'll give up going pro if he fails. He's thought it through and it really makes me respect him. He's logical, hard-working, realistic and honest. :) Even against Ike (the preview), he's not focused on winning. He knows it's impossible at this point, so he wants to earn experience and learn as much as he can from this match. Shame it's ending this season. I would love to see more of this. I knew it would be good from the summary. I hate reading on-going series, but I might pick up the manga just because I want to see where he ends up. Character improvement series like these are my favorites!! All of this! |
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RediceRyan said: Are there any other sports anime with episodes like this. Where the main character is making the transition to try to aim for pro in a realistic fashion. Bump! I want one too. Please. |
| Daaateee<3 Wish it was longer though. Thay being said, the next episode should be freaking awesome! |
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| I want to keep watching, but I hate watching these super-long matches... |
| Those are some large tennis balls that he's signing. Men can make convincing dog faces too !! |
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| Eiichiro going pro, damn fun to see! Also great to see more of Souji. Wonder how their match will turn out to be. |
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| The serious talk was nice. The date was cute as well.. a little short though. omaigard things are really getting exciting. |
| Ei-kun's mother already saying he's going to lose in that 1 year she gave him to go pro. At least the dad has faith in Ei-kun. She reminded me so much of Chi-Chi from DBZ. The date was funny. Nat-chan running around like crazy and then getting lost. |
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| What a ballsy move, taking a year mainly just to pursue his goal. So excited for him now maybe cause I can relate as well (tho im not a tennis player) Go Ei-chan! GO PRO you can do it |
| The meeting with Maruo's parents was adorable and really nice. This anime may be fast paced but it has a real strong grasp on competitive mindset, and improvement. What a realistic scene! We also got more development with Maruo and Natsu! They're both at the starting line to going pro, and their little date was really cute. The way she ran around like a little kid especially. Seeing how she wanted to catch up to Soji so badly and how she blushed when he hugged her, I hope she doesn't like him like that. I did find Takuma and Maruo's double shocked expression when it happened pretty enjoyable though. And even if she does, she's been clearly shown to like Maruo too and even more so, so I'm not too scared. Maruo has backing from STC, a plan, and a year to practice. I'm so excited for him. I can't wait to see what he's capable of. Knowing the manga goes further than the anime, I wonder if the all junior is next season, and if he goes pro after the anime ends... But, that's just speculation, I could be totally wrong. And please don't reply telling me if I'm right or not, I'm just letting a prediction float here. |
| Parents shouldn't have let him play so much tennis. Why does the world revolve around the MC? MC is overpowered too. Would like more harem action with the glasses girl. And more dates with both girls. |
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| Giving a Powerpoint presentation to parents would have been even funnier. |
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| Lots of good stuff in this episode, from the Natsu-Maruo 'date' to see Ike in the Japan Open alone together, to Maruo's 'presentation' to convincing his parents to let him focus solely on tennis for one year to prepare for the All-Japan Junior tournament, to Maruo finally joining Court A and going to have a practice match with a genuine pro in Ike. Pretty eventful overall and this feels like the beginning of a new era in Maruo's life, which makes it exciting. Maruo's dad was really chill, allowing him to pursue his dreams while trying to convince his wife to allow Maruo a chance. Natsu and Maruo also looked nice together when roaming around before and after the Ike match, nice to see both of them have clearer minds on why they want to become pros in the first place. |
| Heh I like how Eiirchiro is analysing real professionals because in the end, it's easier for them to play out with their tactics. |
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