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| THIS IS AN ANIME ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS THE MANGA BEYOND THIS EPISODE. ---------------------------------------- Damn, it seems anything can happen to just about anyone in this show. That poor mother and the kid. At least they got someone like Makoto on the case. I gotta say, this episode got a bit emotional at some levels. Makoto has to realize that in this society, you have to expect the unexpected. |
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| Really emotional episode, raising a child is sure hard but it's even harder when you're young and poor, great that Makoto and his friends helped this woman to not fall into prostitution and to live a better life, a lot of sensitive but interesting topics in this anime |
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| The kid falling down from the house was a great start and it definitely hooked me immediately The real world sure is very harsh for single mothers out there. Can't imagine what they must experience every day with their child. Overall a very grounded and actually great single episode arc. If memory serves me right, it looks like someone from Rent-a-Girlfriend isn't alone being called "Kazuchi" lmao. |
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| little bit emotional for this episode. Glad Makoto got on the job, was satisfying to see those guys get what they deserved. Luckily it worked out for Yui and her son. Also got to know a little about Kyouchi and Makoto's early life, really good episode. |
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| DANG, Ikebukuro's "Troubleshooter" huh, what a title for Makoto. A single young 22-year old mother raising a single 3-year old child that fell from a balcony, that's how you start this episode on a downward spiral of fluctuating emotions. Special survelliance is placed upon Yui and Kazushi, and all for the right reasons, because the sex industry is once again the focal point/spotlight a.k.a good people being used for all the wrong reasons (i.e. prostitution), and now featuring a very young minor. And Makoto being Makoto, using his wide array of contacts to seamlessly eavesdrop into the whole operation, glad that justice is served. It's hard to live alone with a child that can be easily abandoned, and none other than Makoto's mom knows it all too well being in the same situation, much less bearing the grunt of the blame and debts without a father figure in the family. Kyouichi is one and the same too from foreign land. If anything, this episode can be considered one of the best episodes in the series (so far). |
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| It was better than the other episodes, but I still didn’t enjoy it much. |
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| she usually does the bare minimum but the more i watch the more Majima’s mom is becoming my favorite especially this week |
| Interesting chapter, raising a child isn't something easy and is harder when you're alone. The scene where the kid is saying "isn't your fault, don't cry" is kinda heartbreaking. |
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| We're back in the road of emotions. Right from the bat, a child just fell off 3 storeys...like WTF. And then I found out he survived that, what a start. Kyouichi tasked the "Troubleshooter" to look for the mother of the child which is single. And just like any IWGP episodes, Makoto is off to help the person concerned in their case. It was really sad on how the mother spiraled down of control. Working overnight and tending to your child's needs on daylight is a life that is not worth it for her status. And because the news of her child went wildfire, the vultures are off to feast on the carcass. It was really funny on how they arrested the Scout, I swear it's been one of the easiest IWGP episode on finishing a conflict. The son was actually hurt by her mother and Makoto and her cool mom agreed for them to separate ways. Even after sadness, there is a good ending as the mother finally finding a regular job while the kid stays in a child care center along with other daycares like him. Good episode, although not as great as Ep.4 |
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| One of the better episodes of the series. This episode showed how hard the life of a single is. It was sad seeing others trying to take advantage of Yui in getting her into the sex industry. Good thing that bastard got arrested. Good job detective Makoto. I was surprised to learn a bit about Makoto's past. That surely wasn't an easy decision to make for Makoto's mother. It was good to see that Yui in the end is actively looking for work. |
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| Single mother and her problem about raising the child, caused such a big information revelations for both Makoto's, and Kyouichi's backstory. I think its nice to see both detail of them, quite entertaining mixed up it with these storyline. Kyouichi surely had a rough life at a strange country, even from his childhood. While Makoto, just being Makoto all the way he came. Its interesting with the cop statement. From Makoto's perspective, its indeed true that her mother was a gem, by not killing him, and decided to gave him into the right place, then keep working until the right time has come. Well, at the end, its good to know them in a better terms again. A troubleshooter was indeed a good name for Makoto. He always getting involved to peoples he believed need to be saved. A fine choice, but its quite naives. Yea, such a naive personality, too shine. I hope something big happened, not just surrounded by a small area called Ikebukuro. However, i doubt its happening, because this show was about Ikebukuro, and Makoto as their central. Okay term. |
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| What a way to start the episode, wow. My face literally turned white when I saw the kid leaning over the balcony's railing, oof. Seems like Kyouichi is a cat person but less of a people person lol. We also learn how bentos are made! Not a good sight, unfortunately. And I definitely did not expect Makoto's mother to get the most character development first out of all the characters in this show. A surprise to be sure, but a welcome one. |
| Quite the emotional episode. Can definitely say that Makoto's mum is one awesome lady! Single mum's have it rough as shown in today's episode. Seems Makoto was just as surprised as me when he heard that he was also given up at one point. Makoto getting this "troubleshooter" title seems quite big, it is very true though! |
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| Really liked this episode because it hit home a bit. My mother also had to "give" my sister and I "away" to our uncle partially due to no money. Likewise, I also relate to Kyouichi in that I think family is really important. Family episodes or stories always makes me cry... It was extremely touching when Kazushi hugged his mother, saying that it's not her fault. I'm glad Yui was able to start turning her life around after Makoto's mother talked to her about what she could do. It was a bit of a shocker to hear that Makoto's mother had to do the same when Makoto was born. Glad Makoto grew up well, haha. Oh yeah, but Kyouichi can be kind of scary. I thought the OP was just showing a scary Kyouichi for the hype, but him talking about wanting to use a machine gun on those internet users bashing on Yui, whew. But understandable since he grew up fending for himself. I'm suddenly reminded of Guo from episode 5. I thought they took her in, but I haven't seen her shown up at all :') |
Tito_prastomo said: I think this anime is good But the rating doesn't touch 7 Is this underrated? Sorry for my bad English I believe so i love this anime so much, it's way different than your average anime but i enjoy it. And to respond to your question , yes it is underrated. |
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| well what seemed like it was just gonna be a search for missing child episode turned out to be a focusing on single mothers struggling one though props with how in the end, the mother still had to give the child "away" rather than pushing through or whatnot, nice approach. and for once, just this once I actually felt the same as Makoto this ep. fuk that sex trafficker guy |
 'On-Hold' is another way for a completionist to say 'Dropped' |
Tito_prastomo said: I agree. Definitely underrated and deserves at least a slightly better scoreI think this anime is good But the rating doesn't touch 7 Is this underrated? Sorry for my bad English |
| "I barely have time to be with my son but I will go see this stranger dance while I leave my child in probably one of the most dangerous places in the apartment." So... are we gonna ignore the fact of Yui partially blaming her son for her misfortune and about the fact of her hurting him? And how is she supposed to get him back if the social worker finds out about the bruises?... Anyways, not as engaging but still better than the previous two episodes. Some rather interesting themes were presented and Makoto's mother showed a side of her character I found really inspiring. Don't expect me to feel sorry for Yui after knowing what she internally thinks of her son tho. |
| Back again with episodic adventure of Makoto the fruit seller. It was the best episode by a mile, touching some themes about single parent, sex industry, child abuse and some characterization here and there for Kyouichi and Makoto's mother. It still one episode conclusion nonsense, but at least I'm not bored. |
| I'm too weird to live but much too rare to die. |
| This episode was a nice change of pace for me. I couldn't care less about the gang wars side of things. To me, this episode felt much more grounded in reality, not that there was anything unrealistic in the past episodes. It's just that I found this one much more relatable. |
| Wow, the way this anime portrays reality is just amazing. It addresses so many issues we tend to overlook in our daily lives and just consider than as just normal negatives of our society. Might be the best episode of the series. Although, I still feel like this anime doesn't really know what it's direction truly is, if you take it episode by episode, it's done a pretty good job so far. |
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| That intro had me shook, they really started it of like that. Really great episode, definitely one of the best episodes of the series if not the best. Being a single mother is tough, there are things she wants to do but can't because she doesn't have a stable job to support her child. Makoto's mother is definitely one of the cooler characters she's really great. The advice she gave Yui is probably the best for their situation, I mean look at Makoto he grew up to be a great man. I like that they use this sad version of the ED when the episodes are heavy. I am going to assume that there's gonna be a multi-part episodes again towards the end, looking forward to it. |
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| That was quite depressing but heartwarming too. I'm glad things went well for them. |
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| This was a much better episode. Emotional stuff. That little boy was such a gem!!!! Makoto had a more personal motivation this episode & everything tied together much nicely. The arrest of that guy was rather anti-climatic methinks, pretty badly executed. I feel like this episode tried to send so many messages, it’s OK to be vulnerable & get help, familial love, flawed ideal of a “good” parent, sense of community, support for single parents, and throw in that whopping sex-industry-preys-on-helpless-women erm.........it’s not like arresting that one guy is going to change anything. That fell a little flat. Also, Makoto the Ikebukuro “troubleshooter” lolololllll |
 ꕤ but i’ll probably remember over and over again you were there and everyone else was there — the day we all searched for just one thing ꕤ |
| A kid falling from a building is a bit shocking start. Kyouichi is kind to make that request to Makoto. Good thing Makoto solved the case or Yui will surely fall in the sex industry. But, let's not forget the contribution that Makoto's mom imparted. They may not be the perfect parents, but they are trying their best for the sake of their precious ones. Nice episode. New ED. Looks like it will be more serious starting next episode.  |
| Not bad episode. It truly is tough being a single mother after all |
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| A quite sentimental episode but damn the upbeat OP coming in right after the child fell was something |
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| Honestly, this one is the first episode I didn’t like at all. It’s not for the content itself but for the way it was presented, it felt shallow fo me. |
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| Quite boring. I dunno what exactly they do wrong but these SoL stories feel shallow. The show could focus on gang wars etc. This city stuff ain't the best. It feels like they open some random story generator and go with lone mother etc. |
| It was a good episode. I don't know the troubles that a single mother has to go through, but this episode managed to show some of the downsides of being a single mother. It's a good thing Makoto stepped in and it's like they all have a difficult upbringing which, in a sense, unites them all as a family. |
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| well i guess this episode relates to real life huh...sex trafficking targeting single moms huh... the only thing is the single mom never knew childcare exists... 4/5. |
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SouthRzVa said: "I barely have time to be with my son but I will go see this stranger dance while I leave my child in probably one of the most dangerous places in the apartment." So... are we gonna ignore the fact of Yui partially blaming her son for her misfortune and about the fact of her hurting him? And how is she supposed to get him back if the social worker finds out about the bruises?... Are you gonna ignore the fact of Yui a few minutes later blame her son for her current situation? It's her character development, because she in reality don't blame him, she just don't know what to do anymore "She is standing on the edge... more precisely she is already falling", She is blaming herself for thinking that way... also other "background" people don't help her by telling her to "kill her self" or the News calling to her. We just see her in her lowest point in her life. Imagine situation in which you are giving 110% but it is still not enough and other people are telling you to "kill yourself", that "you are awful person" and you basically can't show up publicly without being looked with disapproval or disgusted expression. And when you you loosened guard for a moment you f*cked up even more. Anyone in her situation would have bad/stupid thoughts. Parents are also humans they also have flaws, can be "stupid" and make mistakes. Luckily Makoto's mother intervened and explained that Yui's feeling aren't abnormal, that there are other people who feel similarly (like herself when Makoto was born)... Fortunately, they intervened in time before Yui would do something rather stupid, stupid, really stupid or extremely stupid. Also remember that she is still 22, she is barely an adult. |
| Manga recommendation: - Spy x Family (Ch.96/? - biweekly) | Sakamoto Days (Ch.161/? - weekly) - MARRIAGETOXIN (Ch.84/? - weekly) | Mama Yuuyu (Ch.29 - Finished) - Make the Exorcist Fall in Love (Ch.63/? - biweekly) - You and I Are Polar Opposites (Ch.52/? - biweekly) Anime recommendation: - Deca-Dence (Finished) | Wave, Listen to Me! (Finished) - If My Favorite Pop Idol Made It to the Budokan, I Would Die (Finished) - Diary of Our Days at the Breakwater (Finished) |
| Very actual theme in this episode.Young single mother with her child who needs raising is living a hard life.Though there's no things like that near me,I can imagine the tiredness of hers. New ED is good. |
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| This show is so overly dramatic and ridiculous. |
| it took a while for us to have a great episode in this series, but this one is it. |
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| The past few episodes about the gangs clashing were boring but I like how this anime takes up some real issues every episode. |
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| Almost got a heartattack seeing that opening scene. Good to see a redhaired gangleader and some fruit vendors were able to help the single mother before something much worse could happen to the kid. |
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Unkrowned said: the MC and another milf oh yea we know where this is going, wait she has a boyfriend that wont stop our hero, pimping aint easyAlmost got a heartattack seeing that opening scene. Good to see a redhaired gangleader and some fruit vendors were able to help the single mother before something much worse could happen to the kid. |
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