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| THIS IS AN ANIME ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS THE MANGA BEYOND THIS EPISODE. ---------------------------------------- Mm, more training and buildup this episode. Honestly, I hope it's worth it because they are pretty much saving the remainder episodes to show how these guys improved. But honestly, I'm not that impressed. They're trying hard though so I guess some credit could be given for that. Glad to see character relationships improve though. Fujiwara still has that competitive personality going on but he's also embracing friendship + teamwork more. |
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| Kimura-san's character trying hard because he's trying to find out why he became slow at second half. lol @ Shimono-san's character and OnoKen's character combi as usual. Feeling while running(?) according to the running time, so he needs to overcome his trauma. Nobu's character accompanying Kimura-san's character because he trusts him. Shimono-san's character is trying to get back on track, too, by rehabilitation. After a day of training, he starts to run away. Meeting Kimura-san's character's running rival / friend from idol team, who bought bread from the bakery at his place. More detail about why he gave up stride then, and realized he's been running away from his brother. The first years somehow ended up running in the rain together. Running together is the key to ease his trauma. I might be wrong but I think it's probably the first ep. to see Nobu's character's smile. lol @ idol team about how many they should eat yakisoba bread after the ED. vs. idol team next. |
tsubasaloverMar 8, 2016 6:43 AM
I ♥ Two Syaorans from Tsubasa RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE and TRC!!! |
| Riku's got into another "just the two of us" training with Fujiwara. Oh well Riku, you can do it. I'm even starting to think whose training is "harsher"... Saisei School, or Fujiwara's special training alone. If only Tomoe said the same thing like Fujiwara did instead of apologizing to Riku, there might be "another Route". |
MasceraMar 8, 2016 7:54 AM
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| Finally Riku has found his Stride again and is even on par with Takeru.....Game on!!! That post credit scene was hilarious too btw xD |
| Finally Riku got over his "he always before me" complex. That was a nice episode. But they showed a flash back.... Suspsicious... Though it's not the first hint about it. Wonder if they're going to say anything about. The last part (after the ending so hilarious). I think someone should teach Riku History (For case you didn't know, the sentence Asuna said "I gave my enemy salt." is reference to Kenshin Uesuri giving Shingen Takeda rice when he was baned by another country and didn't get any rice, despite them being enemies). |
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i knew this line would come--  also... reiji-samaa!!! |
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| A lot of training this week Finally Yagami will go faster *o* |
| I'm glad Riku got over his inferiority complex but... Wasn't that scene a bit exaggerated? The yakisoba pan ending though. |
| Now that Riku has finally gotten out of this dramatic slump, he and everyone else should be able to hold their own in the final race(s). Lol that post-ending scene.... Majuicezumi said: I'm glad Riku got over his inferiority complex but... Wasn't that scene a bit exaggerated? They probably wanted to exaggerate the drama for people who are fans of that kind of stuff. |
| People on MAL refuse to actually enjoy watching anime. Your taste in anime isn't a personality trait. |
Majuicezumi said: I'm glad Riku got over his inferiority complex but... Wasn't that scene a bit exaggerated? Well, insecurities are insecurities because you exaggerate them to the point that you can't get over them; but they appear exaggerated to everyone but you. The show needs to show that exaggeration, so it gave just the right gravitas to Riku's inferiority complex. |
SalemWitchMar 8, 2016 12:18 PM
| Riku x Takeru!!!! |
Asuma be like with Riku good that Riku is not angsting anymore, he was starting to annoy me. Thanks Takeru, your line fixed everything. btw such a kawaii ending, overcoming angst, bromance, bonding, there even was a rainbow and all. |
| Can anyone tell me what that ost is everytime something good happens. |
| Yamagi got over his issues :'( And that last run was so good :'(  |
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| Finally Riku got over that stage in his career because he was starting to piss me off. Good episode |
| 10 episodes later they finally decided to do something about Riku slowing down in the last half.... he was seriously starting to irritate me >< |
| More training with Riku finally overcoming his emotional issues, Glad Angsty Riku is over with. Didn't like it when he got all dramatic about his complex. Never expected that whole "I want to run with you" to work, It actually worked wonders :o. 2 more episodes. 1 match per episode I suppose. |
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| Decent episode with Riku overcoming his insecurities that stemmed from his brother. Looking forward to how the remaining episodes will go. |
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| At least an episode with some character development. |
Matesword1 said: Can anyone tell me what that ost is everytime something good happens. I want to know too it's so majestic :D |
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Lelouch0202 said: More training with Riku finally overcoming his emotional issues, Glad Angsty Riku is over with. Didn't like it when he got all dramatic about his complex. Never expected that whole "I want to run with you" to work, It actually worked wonders :o. 2 more episodes. 1 match per episode I suppose. I think in the last episode they gonna win EOS |
| That was fun :D Good on Riku. |
| Riku got over his problem. Thanks to Fujiwaru and the others <333 They still to beat Saisei then Kakyoin. Cannot wait <333 |
| Aww good for Riku. Reiji was so cute. |
desertkona said: Lelouch0202 said: More training with Riku finally overcoming his emotional issues, Glad Angsty Riku is over with. Didn't like it when he got all dramatic about his complex. Never expected that whole "I want to run with you" to work, It actually worked wonders :o. 2 more episodes. 1 match per episode I suppose. I think in the last episode they gonna win EOS Well that would be the ideal outcome, But I'm not sure if Honan can actually beat Tomoe's team. |
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| To be honest i don't want them to beat Saisei just yet, even though there's a chance they might win. I'm glad Takeru was able to bring Riku out of that pit...helping someone pull themselves up is a lot better than apologizing like it was their fault...i wonder if Tomoe even knows it's not really his fault to begin with... Reiji sama was too cute in that last bit... ;_; |
| Loved the end of this episode! I'm happy Riku is able to run at his best now. And Takeru is more motivated now too! Definitely one of the better episodes of the last few weeks. Looking forward to the future races! |
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| Friendship is magic! Okay I jest, that was actually built up to be kind of believable imo. I totally understand Riku's complex and though it took a while I'm glad he's finally realised why he's running. Reiji was really cute at the end. Though it kinda bugs me sometimes that his teammates are like his servants. Watch as the Yagami family yakisobapan singlehandedly brings down two members of the Saisei team XD |
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| Riku getting his shit together |
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| I find Riku's trauma/complex/bug very very stupid but thanks based Fujiwara for fix him in less of 3 minutes~ |
| Felt a little cliche and cheesy at times, but It's nice seeing Riku improving. 3/5 |
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komasan said: Reiji was really cute at the end. Though it kinda bugs me sometimes that his teammates are like his servants. the light novels explain this part about why they're like that (especially with Shizuma) so I really hope they do another season and we get to see more of Saisei. I also really wish they'd explain that weird flashback Takeru had while they were playing with fireworks at the beach in the previous ep? When he was like "Last time it was near the water too..." and the people in his flashback were like Nana and Riku... that part was a bit confusing for me... |
| The rain sequence was perfect. I really connected with Riku and was glad he was able to triumph over his fear. Anyone who rated this anime below a 5 for an average is ridiculous. I loved this episode and think the series deserves better than that. I also can't wait until next episode when we find out what these childhood flashbacks are all about. |
kurapikasass said: Anyone who rated this anime below a 5 for an average is ridiculous. I loved this episode and think the series deserves better than that. it's their opinion but i agree. it doesn't have ridiculous sequences and the comedy+drama is just right for me. heck for an anime based on novels geared to girls, one of the only girls isn't whiny and actually contributes to the story. the guys aren't made up to be creepy or too perfect as well. those noodle buns will the cause of saisei's loss lmao |
| YES, FINALLY A BREAK-THROUGH. I'VE BEEN WAITING ALL SEASON. I am so freaking happy. Thats all i ever wanted Riku to finally overcome this. I love this so much |
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| The sky in this episode caught my eyes more than a few times, look at that beautiful art o3o. I love the colour palette so much c: |
| Does anyone know the name of the insert song played when Fujiwara and Yagami ran in the rain? |
| This ost is so perfect OoO. Good episode, Yagami finally got over his complex. |
| I was glad to see Riku and Takeru work together. |
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| Oh wow, they accidentally focused on training the right duo (Kohinata and Riku) Better change it to Takeru and Riku 'cause drama. Tbh Ayumu is the most entertaining at this stage. Tho Heath is the best. And Takeru kind annoys me at times. Riku is the most relatable one, I guess. Also, I like Asuma's bond with Riku bond more than Takeru's Oh well, Takeru and Riku got married this episode and are living a happy life now. End of summary. And did Suwa just try to behave like a moe wife in the last few seconds? -pretends I didn't see that but damn- |
TragicRomanceMar 15, 2016 11:13 AM
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| At last Riku recovered from inferiority complex to his older brother Tomoe! 4/5. |
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| "I'm not as fast as my brother so I'll quit, but I don't want to quit." ^ episode I hope the last 2 episodes will be races the whole time. |
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| I wonder if Seth Curry ever feels that jealous of his brother like Riku to Tomoe? |
| the music came in at the perfect moment YOU GOTTA SHOW ME, YOU MAKE ME FEEL ALLLL GAY |
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| Well glad Riku got over with his inferiority complex Reiji in the ending so cute ftw |
  ★━━─ 𝘏𝘰𝘸 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘐 𝘣𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘮𝘺 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘵? 𝘞𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘐 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘬 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘪𝘵 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘥𝘢𝘺? |
| Finally Riku overcame his inferiorty issues. |
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kirisakitrash said: I'm glad Riku got over his inferiority complex but... Wasn't that scene a bit exaggerated? actually, no. riku's "drama" mad a lot of sense. Joycdonnell said: I find Riku's trauma/complex/bug very very stupid but thanks based Fujiwara for fix him in less of 3 minutes~ it's not trauma, just more of an internal struggle. ------- so riku was basically half disgusted and half worshipped his brother at his apparent ease to persevere so much. no matter how hard and honest he tried, he was always stuck. he didn't give up because it was easy to, but because he tried so many times and nothing worked. he saw it as hopeless, but was afraid to say that too himself, so he decided to join again. everything worked out - whenever he would lose he would get enough confidence to get better. then summon the god, tomoe. he was right back at square one. tomoe was also a symbol of riku giving up in the past, so he wanted to change that, but it didn't work. his friend put up his spirits a bit, but along came his other friend when he practiced and obliterated his chances of running. again. he couldn't take it anymore. he stopped in his tracks and silently gave up. then his friend gave him something that had never happened before. riku always ran alone, even in competitions. but this friend wanted to do it together. yes, the happy part was rushed, rushed so much it suprised me, but this was actually a well directed episode. had it been any other anime, there would have been a lot of "thinking-talking" about his past, but that didn't happen. the episode gave leeway to the audience's intelligence and showed some flashbacks, and riku LOOKING like he was thinking a lot. it was really easy to guess what he was thinking. so obvious that it wasn't reserved for the audience but riku's friends as well. besides that, the OST for the rain was perfect and the only one so far that caught my interest. very impressive episode. 5 stars. |
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| I'm glad Riku got over his inferiority complex. Reiji.. he had 4 xD |
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