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Sep 20, 2014 10:49 AM
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Lmao, that was funny. Don't hide in that box D:

Actually now that I think about it, this episode was kinda crazy as well. So much calligraphy and a green leaf clover all in the mix. Cute. The momentum of this episode was just so fun to watch. I'm glad that Naru was able to talk to sensei on the phone though. These kids really miss him already.
Sep 20, 2014 12:48 PM
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Handa's mother is great: calling her own son a tsundere and "tsun-baka", as well as crying that he's now "moenai" :D The Yamato Nadeshiko exterior conceals the soul of an otaku. No wonder he got reminded of Tama there.
Sep 20, 2014 12:51 PM
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a few feels here, a few feels there

was a great ep hope we dont get too many feels in the last ep i dont want to cry
Sep 20, 2014 12:57 PM
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Handa's mom is pretty hot huh? That came as a surprise. :D

Aside from that this was absolutely fantastic as usual. So far this has gotta be my anime of the year. Second, Third, Fourth, and Fifth Season when? :D
Sep 20, 2014 1:09 PM
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He destroyed the star calligraphy...i gasped...

Sei's mom is so cute.
And Tama is right...i can ship that too but OTP is only one:'D

Anyway,very nice episode.Looking forward to sensei's new calligraphy and the last ep.:'(
Sep 20, 2014 1:18 PM
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Holy..
Handa's mother..Truly a beauty..
and that end, only Miwa got silver..

Can't wait for the final episode next week.
Sep 20, 2014 1:18 PM
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Really good.
He almost destroyed the star calligraphy, the best work ever.
Handa's father driving skill are the same as my mother.......

The people from the island gathered at the phone, i almost cried when Naru started talking.

The best anime of the season, and maybe of the year for me.
Sep 20, 2014 1:22 PM
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Stone Wall, huh? That's a pretty cool name for a work.
Sensei really did go all out with it.
Sep 20, 2014 1:26 PM
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I can't believe next week is last...it's probably impossible, but i'll pray for them to announce Season 2 at the end of S1.
Naru! ;_;
Sep 20, 2014 1:30 PM

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Nice episode,
Handa mom is quite hot, LOL @ her misunderstanding what Handa was doing......
Poor Miwa, she only got silver........
Sep 20, 2014 1:35 PM

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Now i really want to see what kind of calligraphy did Handa write.
Sep 20, 2014 1:37 PM
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The OST in the beginning of the episode captured the mood very well. I'm glad this wasn't overdramatized, 'tis Barakamon we're talking about.

The Director isn't a bad person at all, but Handa really did go overkill on an old man like him. Just after he was forgiven, he had to screw it up a little somehow. His caligraphy was probably thirsty from the shipment. Like father, like son.

Didn't expect Handa's mother to look that young. He's pretty lucky to have such caring parents. Not to mention having an awesome friend like Kawafuji.

Everyone on the island are really starting to miss Handa. He definitely needs to go back, I miss the atmosphere and Naru so much.

Hopefully now his hard work will get acclaimed at the caligraphy exhibition. Can't wait to see it in all its glory.

Miwa's a lot more sensitive to losing than I thought. Tama's caligraphy does look a bit better IMO.
Sep 20, 2014 1:37 PM

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That was a surprisingly hilarious episode. With all the foreshadowing in the previous one I thought this episode was gonna be a feels trip. Instead it went with the usual Barakamon hilarity with a bit of sweetness.

I love the shorts after the episode. Poor Miwa. It was funny seeing her act like Sensei for getting second.
Sep 20, 2014 1:40 PM

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I thought this ep will be full of drama but it was hilarious XD Loved it :D

NO OP though T_T

It really was nice seeing how much Handa developed with how honestly he apologized ^^

"Now give him the phone strap" XD Read the mood Kawafuji lol

Handa's dark aura in the box saying "Ship me back to the island" was hilarious XD

Handa's mom's reaction to him doing bondage and her monologue thinking he was tsundere but now he's tsunbaka XDXD Hilarious XD His mom is funny ^^;

The phone call part was really heartwarming :) Esp when Naru was talking seriously :3

I wanted to see the "Stone Wall" work >.<!! Can't wait :D
Sep 20, 2014 1:42 PM
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best episode yet
Sep 20, 2014 1:42 PM

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Sensei being all stiffed up while waiting for the director xD
Seeing his own fault for punching the director and apologized.
The director's expression when Handa dropped xD
His reaction after calling his calligraphy a test work ^^ "Just ship me back!"
Meeting Sensei's parents! All those calligraphy on the floor and Sensei tying up is hair.
Felt scary when Sensei was approaching Kawafuji like that. His mother's reaction on Sensei tying his friends up!
Getting a call from the kids ^^ All fighting over the phone and Miwa using her advantage!
All of the kids waiting for Sensei to come back!
Getting his calligraphy done called Stone Wall! Can't wait to see it.
Sep 20, 2014 1:48 PM

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I loved how they related this episode to the previous ones:

-Handa's anger being misinterpreted as sm/ bondage.
-When Handa apologized, his expression and movement was similar to Naru's in the very first episode!


Btw, Handa's mom is so pretty.

I am very excited for the last episode. I can't wait to see how they'll end this heartwarming series!
Sep 20, 2014 1:52 PM

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I'VE GOT TO WAIT A WHOLE WEEK TO SEE THE WORK WHY

Anyway the episode was so sweet from start to finish haha.
Sep 20, 2014 2:01 PM

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I want him to show the Stone Wall but waiting a week is not going to be easy... :(
Feels everywhere, he left the island without saying anything but no hard feelings after all.
That end scene was really funny:
I'm learning English so maybe I make mistakes :)
Sep 20, 2014 2:02 PM

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Did not realize that woman was Sensei's mom lol. That ending where Tama got first and Miwa got second was funny.
Sep 20, 2014 2:10 PM

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This episode was just amazing, it was the perfect mix of feels and comedy. The development of Handa with the director was just really heartwarming.

Poor Miwa :C Seems like Sensei's really rubbed off in her XD


Sep 20, 2014 2:11 PM

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Noooo! Didn't get to see his work properly.

I think this is AOTS for me, I don't even need to see the finale to say that. It's been a great ride, probably something I could easily go back and watch again at some point.
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Sep 20, 2014 2:15 PM

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THIS MADE MY DAY! :D
Splendid episode!
The moment he throw the tea on the old man and his work, I don't know how wide open my mouth was. XD
Sep 20, 2014 2:16 PM

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Every season I discover at least one hidden gem. This season is Barakamon hands down! Looking forward to the "Stone Wall". Although i don't know how it can top "Star", that was really good :D

Edit: Best part for me was Handa with naru's trademark ponytail thing... then everybody putting one on lol!
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Sep 20, 2014 2:16 PM
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Handa's dark aura in the box in the box saying that he wants to ship back to the island was hilarious.

Lol @ that misunderstanding by Handa's mother.
Sep 20, 2014 2:17 PM

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Haha his mom. Funny episode.
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Sep 20, 2014 2:20 PM

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Hilarious episode, loved it.

The scene where Handa apologized was great, I could feel how sorry he was. Made me tear up a little, he's changed a lot really. I miss Naru! :'( I can't wait to see his work!
Sep 20, 2014 2:39 PM

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this was the best episode. i couldn't stop laughing.

tama once again proves that she is the best.

i hope this show gets a 2nd season. it's the highlight of every week
Sep 20, 2014 2:54 PM

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I so don't want it to end! (;w;)
The best anime of this season, the most underrated.WHY.

When Handa destroyed the 'star' calligraphy I almost cried. It was so beautiful! Now I want to see what he created now.
And he sure as hell has to come back to the island!
Sep 20, 2014 2:58 PM

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No OP. He's already back, and he's nervous around that old man, and not satisfied with what he wrote. That old man liked it, though. Oh, the driver is his father?! And his mother is pretty, but weird.

Wow, depressed. KajiKaji's character appeared.

Everyone on the island gathered and waited for the call. With the feeling of the people on the island, he completed it.

Gold vs. silver.
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Sep 20, 2014 3:02 PM

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Another great episode. Sensei missing the group on the island makes me miss the kids from my mission trip. On a lighter note, Miwa getting silver and sulking like Sensei was very funny.



Sep 20, 2014 3:18 PM

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fantastic episode


got a teary eye when naru told handa there is still so much she wants to do together with him


only one more episode :(


no matter how happy the end of next episode maybe be i will be sad because it is over


tama winning gold was great aswell

oh and ofc handa mommy
Sep 20, 2014 3:19 PM

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Loved it. I hope in the next ep he returns to the island and stays there for good.
Sep 20, 2014 3:28 PM

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I'm gonna miss this anime when it ends, my favorite of the season. Screw those blood filled, gore infested, battle shonen animes.
Sep 20, 2014 3:30 PM

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Pretty good. Finally stopped fooling around in the village. More calligraphy pls.
Sep 20, 2014 3:32 PM
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Having seen Tanda's mother,it has become quite clear who did he take after.
But it was such a shame to see the amazing Star calligraphy destroyed,though it was implied that the last one is even better,so I can't wait to see it,albeit the next episode is going to be the last.
Sep 20, 2014 3:45 PM

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The "Star" one was so nice...why did he have to throw tea on it??? (╯°□°)╯︵ ┻━
His new calligraphy work better be friggin' awesome :<

Quite a sweet episode overall :) Handa's mom is so cute :D

Last episode next week, I'm really gonna miss Naru ;-;
Sep 20, 2014 3:55 PM

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Mmmmm. MILF





I mean great episode! 5/5.
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Sep 20, 2014 4:07 PM

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Markmeizter said:
Mmmmm. MILF





I mean great episode! 5/5.

OMG, she has the hairstyle of death.
Sep 20, 2014 4:07 PM

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Wow the phone call really got to me. The fact that he used the names of people from the island to put on the "Stone Wall" was really touching and meaningful. An amazing idea to wrap up the series, and I can't wait for the finale!
Sep 20, 2014 4:32 PM
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His mom too funny and hot :D
Sep 20, 2014 4:32 PM

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Alright, that was a sweet episode.
- Handa really changed. He even apologized to the director.
- Handa destroying his own work. Man, I would love a print of that.
- Holy smokes, Handa's mother.
- Poor Handa, he's trying so hard to find some inspiration that he's willing to have the same hairstyle has Naru. I thought that was great.
- My goodness, that phone call got me tearing up a bit.
- What a tease. I can't believe the episode was over, I just wanted more.

I'm really going to miss this anime. I'm looking forward to purchasing the manga very soon. A nominee for AOTS for me.
Sep 20, 2014 4:45 PM

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Wasn't as deep as I would have liked to expect, but still pretty quirky how the bittersweet nature of the last episode evaporated over the course of this one
Sep 20, 2014 4:53 PM

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I love love love how they didn't make it a massive overreaction by Handa just up and leaving. They show that a simple phone call from the island village is enough to convey that he is loved there and the phone call part of Naru telling him to come home was perfect. This episode was a perfect set up for the finale that will truly have teh feelz that we may have expected in this episode.
Sep 20, 2014 4:58 PM
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I'm really impressed.
I had some assumption that this episode would be a typical tear-jerking one and even so, I would be happy with that. But... far from it! Everything went on smoothly. Handa just didn't knew it before but he has been really blessed to have those nice people, who always care for him.
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indeed, i was just so happy to see how they handled his departure :)
and then the phone call :')
Sep 20, 2014 5:06 PM
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"Please come home real soon."
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Sep 20, 2014 5:26 PM
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lmfao ship me back to the island


Last episode will be awesome:

"Stone Wall" tbh i was expecting "Naru" or the towns name. Stone wall gives a calm feeling though, so it's IGHT
Sep 20, 2014 5:28 PM

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Tsun-baka!

Excited to see what Handa did.
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Sep 20, 2014 5:29 PM

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Aww the beginning was just hilarious!!! Too bad sensei destroyed his work though. I liked it! The ending was just :')

Haha poor Miwa xD
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