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Sep 7, 2021 2:03 PM

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ChloeVonEinzbern said:
The episode was great, starting from Elma trying to improve working conditions, her taking the kids out to a picnic down to an epic fight with Tohru. KyoAni, being the absolute madmen, made this battle look much batter than any modern day shounen battle anime.

If that wasn't enough, they made a double face punch reference that is mostly known in Dragon Ball Z (and onwards)


MenchiK1 said:
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Very good Elma focused episode.

Elma vs. Tohru was so awesome! KyoAni did a great job with the animation and choreography.



Reminded me of the end of Rocky iII

Holy shit, stop being so fucking new. Cross counter is old as fuck, appears in almost every anime with fights and originates from Ashita no Joe, not dbshit.
Sep 7, 2021 10:47 PM

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bastek66 said:

Holy shit, stop being so fucking new. Cross counter is old as fuck, appears in almost every anime with fights and originates from Ashita no Joe, not dbshit.

You don't have to curse, you know. I do like old school anime, but I don't like boxing, so I didn't know about Ashita no Joe or Rocky. The scene is widely known for me from DBZ onwards.
Sep 8, 2021 3:31 AM

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Good episode... for those who are somehow liking Elma XD

Kind of nice that they continued the plot from 3? episodes ago.
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Sep 8, 2021 9:47 PM

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KyoAni will always be my number 1 animation, along with the ufotable level <3
Sep 10, 2021 12:27 AM
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Melhor luta do ano. Incrível
Sep 10, 2021 3:24 PM

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yo wtaf this was cracked thats gonna win like best animation this year lmao

elma best dragon
Sep 12, 2021 12:05 AM

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Ok the ending where Elma breaks down and says she misses hanging out with Tohru was great. I knew the flashbacks were building up to some meaningful development between them.
Sep 14, 2021 6:52 PM
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bastek66 said:
ChloeVonEinzbern said:
The episode was great, starting from Elma trying to improve working conditions, her taking the kids out to a picnic down to an epic fight with Tohru. KyoAni, being the absolute madmen, made this battle look much batter than any modern day shounen battle anime.

If that wasn't enough, they made a double face punch reference that is mostly known in Dragon Ball Z (and onwards)


MenchiK1 said:


Reminded me of the end of Rocky iII

Holy shit, stop being so fucking new. Cross counter is old as fuck, appears in almost every anime with fights and originates from Ashita no Joe, not dbshit.


Calm down I said it reminded ME of Rocky, I have never seen Ashita no Joe.
Sep 15, 2021 12:40 AM

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In case anyone else is wondering what the Greek word near the end means, it's simply "magma" (μάγμα).
Sep 15, 2021 6:25 AM
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Its great to see more Elma. Probably the best episode so far, which is quite the feat.
Sep 29, 2021 8:00 AM

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I'm really liking the voice-over. I hope they have more of it.

Damn that fight at the end. The fact that this show isn't even tagged as an action series, yet we get something as grand as this. Kyoto Animation don't miss.

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Oct 3, 2021 2:35 AM

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THAT FIGHT SCENE WAS AMAZING HOLY CRAP
Oct 3, 2021 12:35 PM

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Kyoto power flex episode(again)

Shouta casting sleep onto Saikawa was strangely cool, watched that a few times over
Oct 5, 2021 8:07 AM

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So Tooru still works at the cafe, it seems?.. Well, at least at times, not sure, how regular, or she's getting summoned at times..
I don't really believe the friendship arc, or something.. I don't think Elma's and Tooru's relationship will change after this, really, but be my guest and surprise me.. I don't think show will do anything like that, though.. So it really feels like strange reason they fought there, to be honest..
Oct 22, 2021 11:19 AM

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This is such a good episode, easily top 3 between both season.


  • Corporate working condition and union, an adult topic in an Otaku series
  • Campsite comedy skit
  • Battle-with-feels scenario, trying to reconcile their feelings


All 3 done with phenomenal pacing and great animation-work.
Nov 13, 2021 10:33 PM

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Possibly the best episode yet, of both seasons. Nothing like a good fight for two old friends to bond, right? Well, they almost split the Earth in half but I think it was worth it ^.^ The animation quality by KyoAni was outstanding, and so where the sound effects of the battle. I literally watched plenty of parts frame by frame to savor them better :)

This episode was full of Elma indeed. At her job she pulled a different kind of battle, even though she lost against Shuta's dad. That dude is dark isn't he? As for Ilulu, she sure loves to tease Taki-kun with her... 'flame balls' doesn't she? :)
Nov 20, 2021 3:19 AM

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such a cute and wholesome episode <3 the animation was perfecttt!!!
Jan 24, 2022 1:11 PM

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Probably the best episode of this season (till now)! Elma was a great main character and her antics with the kids while camping was really wholesome and funny. Her battle with Tohru was very pleasing to look at and the fact that she just wants to be friends with Tohru again warmed my heart. And obviously the animation was stellar once again throughout the episode.
Mar 18, 2022 8:40 PM
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I was really enjoying this episode but the ending totally threw me off.
I get that they want to show off their animation and the fight was very nicely done. I was bothered because it just felt thrown in. They left us in the dark by not telling us what the fight was even about, until the end when Elma basically says that she just wants to be treated as a close friend again.
Okay, yeah, but couldn't they have just talked about this over the phone or over coffee?
The animators put so much effort into the fight scene, so having it be over nothing feels like a slap in the face.
I heavily relate to Fafnir. "That was stupid. I'm going home."
Mar 25, 2022 6:26 PM
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Wasn't there an option on MAL to see who exactly from the studio worked on each specific episode? Cause the quality of this episode outclassed the previous ones, and I was curious which individuals from Kyoto Animation we can thank for that.
Jun 4, 2022 12:46 PM
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the amount of money they spent on fight scenes for a slice of life anime, i'm hella surpised on how good that was
Jul 10, 2022 12:27 AM

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Awesome fight once again.

Elma deserves all the sweets in the world.
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Jul 19, 2022 8:06 PM

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I. LOVE. ELMA.

I'd cook delicious dishes for her everyday, I can't lie. Also I've just known she is not only dragon but nāga which makes her ×100 based.
Jul 21, 2022 11:00 PM

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This is certainly a Nichijou reference.
Sep 2, 2022 8:29 AM
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the fight was INSANE! I hope there will be more seasons and much more action in the anime.
Oct 11, 2022 10:58 AM
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Never knew i needed the shounen rival dynamic with girls as desperately as I do now.
Feb 13, 2023 2:00 PM

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Adoro los capitulos de Kobayashi-san que son así de épicos.
Una joyita de capítulo.
Mar 31, 2023 10:40 AM

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this season doesnt seem to have a point really. the synopsis is about ilulu but she is not even the focus after like ep 3. its still fun to watch i guess
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Apr 11, 2023 11:07 AM
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good episoed mans
Apr 17, 2023 10:53 AM

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Damn, what an episode. First some Elma SoL story, Shouta shows that he's actually capable at magic, a short but very funny scene with Iruru... and then that amazing fight that also hit you in the feels. Sasuga KyoAni.
Jul 7, 2023 11:39 PM
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Joder que buena animación
Jul 15, 2023 1:09 PM
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Fight scene: Pinnacle of my existence. How does one slice of anime get this good?
Jul 27, 2023 1:40 AM

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That's really sweet how the two are slowly starting to mend their friendship. It's always sweet to see that kind of thing
Nov 22, 2023 11:02 AM
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We see Elma trying to improve Kobayashi's work conditions and take care of the kids of the show while camping. Then a fight with Tohru where they become sweet friends again.

It's lovely to see so much of Elma
Feb 29, 11:10 AM
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EP 9

I uh. Well im not sure if its just elma but really. japanese is hard. so many times i have no idea what they are talking about


So yeah as expected this ep was basically the elma fiesta. I'm curious though if elma and tohru are just going to be the same or if there's actual like progress development

Honestly it would have been interesting to see more but welp
Hmmmm whats this? a new character in the preview? in ep 10?
Looks like its going to be mostly kanna next time, i dont see a single other person, though preview syndrome
Mar 26, 3:31 AM
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Fight scene: Pinnacle of my existence. How does one slice of anime get this good?
@tongboonbin Science 🤯
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