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Apr 15, 8:27 AM
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Love at first sight?!

Tbh, this episode has a lot of goofy moments with the narrative, crowed energy, baseball, etc. It's kinda hard to take this anime seriously but I'm rooting for Motor Sun. They have a lot of supporters.
Apr 15, 9:37 AM
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Dennis young is the anime equivalent of those nba memes where someone see a baddie in the audience and have the game of their life, lmao. Bro seen Ruriko and was instantly back to his prime and in love. Went from hating Japan to signing a one year extension, I get it 😂

The girls having a “pit stop” for the beer kegs is so cool. The people enjoy the motor suns games don’t even understand how much work goes into providing them a pleasant viewing experience! That shouldn’t cause them to make disparaging comments about the vendor girls tho. Thats two weeks in a row we’ve had nasty fans saying shit about people within earshot, gross. Just be kind. You don’t know all the work people put into their jobs.

Murata’s boss dropping that moved deadline on him after work hours is a dick move. Ruriko is an angel for trying to cheer him up. Little cringe, but she got a heart of gold and I love how he defended her from the nasty fans too!

She hit her quota let’s gooo! Proud of Ruriko
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Apr 15, 10:09 AM
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It was really cool seeing how the beer girls have their beer kegs swapped it really was like an F1 Pit stop but I think the girls are cuter than any F1 Driver.
Apr 15, 10:11 AM
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Who was the one inside that invincible mascot? Ohtani Shohei? lol...
真姫ちゃん! 何が好き? トマト よりも あ・な・た♡
Apr 15, 10:22 AM
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I'm just glad murata and ruriko are flirting again
Apr 15, 10:29 AM
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"... and the pizza is tiny."
DOOM!

"Mom."

"Take care of that later."
Sure thing, boss.
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"But my Dreams they're not as empty, as my conscience seems to be"
Apr 15, 10:41 AM
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Doesn't look like Dennis is coming back to America anytime soon. I'm really loving the Engrish from this guy. Sunshiro the mascot is a total Gigachad and could liven up any group of people. I kind of want to see him at the office with Murata. Black company destroyed by man in salamander costume.

So far, there have been several great characters shown that have all brought the ballpark to life. This is proving to be a pleasant series to follow. Continuing!
MALoween 2024 Candy: ///
Apr 15, 11:05 AM
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I feel like we'll eventually learn the entire baseball players in this team, which is good!
Apr 15, 11:28 AM
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Uncredited opening theme was posted too


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Apr 15, 11:48 AM

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Dennis called Ruriko the baseball goddess, I don't blame him for being so distracted. He even extended his contract just for her 😅.

But the real baseball god is the team mascot. He gives great advice - whether it's about the sport, love or motivation - and even saved a kid from a lost ball with great ease. Who could be inside that mascot? It could actually be Ruriko's mother.
Apr 15, 12:14 PM
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The SunShiro mascot reminds me the many times I see the mascot when I'm working an NBA game. Not only does he show up at NBA games, but he also participates in fundraising and community outreach programs. Whenever I see him, he give me a high five or a fist bump.

Apr 15, 12:30 PM

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Hahahahahahahahahahaha Denji saying “beautiful girl” absolutely kills me!

Oh my god, this anime is the bride of the week! Seriously, it’s the best thing this week has to offer.

And SUN-SHIRO’s character? So, so adorable, like, insanely cute!

Ruriko and her magic words are hilarious! She really makes the whole week feel brighter and more joyful.
I love slice-of-life works.




Apr 15, 1:56 PM

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"OH MY DESTINY" made me laugh, to be honest.

I'm really enjoying how this show focuses on many different kinds of people, including the mystery mascot. Seeing only cute girls in this kind of anime can get a little tiring.

I just wish the animation wasn't so janky a lot of times...
Apr 15, 2:02 PM
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LET. SUN-SHIRO. COOK!!!





Not even Red Bull is that fast.



Now, these two.


Another week where I can't get enough of the ending song!!!
Apr 15, 2:28 PM
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Finally got a story with our main couple, though not the entire episode. Someone who read the Manga for this said the real MC is the Ball park itself. I believe him! LOL
Man, I'm glad that Mascot Uniform is tough, because a bean ball to the skull is NO JOKE. ( Also could have seriously injured that little girl!) But everyone is ok, & he gave her the baseball too. Ruriko was so funny for that one moment thinking her Mom was the Mascot! ROFLMAO
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Apr 15, 3:30 PM

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Another fun episode here.
The American falling in love at first sight with Ruriko was funny.
American pizza is gigantic, here in Australia we have some New York Slice stores and it's pretty unreal just how big a single slice is.
Apr 15, 3:48 PM

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That mascot is goated. The main girl was the charmer this episode. I like the funny American.
Apr 15, 3:51 PM
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This show is a criminally underrated slice of life. I’ve been having a lot of fun watching it. Dennis caught me off guard this ep.
Apr 15, 4:12 PM

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This show has grown on me and this was my favorite episode so far. It doesn't hurt that it's airing during baseball season too.

Dennis, the American baseball player, was pretty entertaining to watch and it was funny to see him stumble to first base and have his team take the lead. Meanwhile Ruriko was able to sell 150 cups of beer (congrats!) and it was nice seeing her teasing and flirting with Murata again.
Apr 15, 4:59 PM
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"Beautiful"
A better episode than the previous one. My favorite interaction is finally here (Ruriko and gloomy guy)
This show is just fun
Apr 15, 5:05 PM
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If you were ever wondering whether or not the animators of this show are Dodgers fans, you don't need to wonder any longer.
The "San Diego Beggars".

Apr 15, 5:05 PM
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I liked the episode, excellent anime
Apr 15, 5:26 PM
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This one felt more like Gurazei than the fist two, and that’s because of the amount of focus on the players, especially the first bit with Dennis Young, his English wasn’t the greatest but I respect the dedication to making the American character speak his home language, and honestly I get why seeing Ruriko would cause him to want to stay in Japan lol, he messed up a few times being too focused on her but she actually caused him to reach first base once, Ruriko must be good luck along with being a “beautiful girl” lol.

Sun-Shiro’s bit was also really good, that individual behind the suit is overqualified for the mascot job, they’re more like an emotional support mascot, I do wonder if that’s actually Ruriko’s mom in there or not tho, I doubt it but if that’s the case, that means Ruriko just called the mascot mom lol, happens to the best of us. And the last bit finally took us back to Murata and Ruriko having a moment together, I love how they both positively influenced each other’s jobs there, “ay ay oh!” really works like a charm, and what Ruriko does as a vendor is very cool, screw what that guy said about her lol.
Apr 15, 5:57 PM

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The episode is greatl, but I really wonder who is wearing that mascot costume.
Apr 15, 6:20 PM

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Passes my 3 eps test. I love Ruriko and her Nagatoro vibe. But why do they draw her with that snaggly tooth? I wasn't reallly convinced at first with the skit nature the writers use, but I grant they are using it effectively.

Looks like a base hit to me so far.
Apr 15, 6:21 PM

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Still grinning 20 mins after watching that :) Didn't have high hopes for this show but it's proving otherwise with every episode. Underrated, indeed.

Best Engrish in a long, long time -- 98% it's hard cringe time but this was "whoa, not bad" territory. Considering how difficult it is for native Japanese to make English sound even a smidgeon "normal" I have to tip my hat for the effort here to get it pretty dang close.

Sun-Shiro is awesome, reminds me of the garbageman in Dilbert lol.
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Avatar: Anzu Kadotani from Girls und Panzer. XMas awesomeness version by Charenji :)

Apr 15, 6:27 PM

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Reply to perseii
"OH MY DESTINY" made me laugh, to be honest.

I'm really enjoying how this show focuses on many different kinds of people, including the mystery mascot. Seeing only cute girls in this kind of anime can get a little tiring.

I just wish the animation wasn't so janky a lot of times...
perseii said:
I just wish the animation wasn't so janky a lot of times...


Yeah if there is a criticism so far, it's been some subpar animation. But it might not be a killer for a series like this.
Apr 15, 8:09 PM

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I'm less interested in the player-driven stories but everything involving Ruriko and Murata so far has been great.
Apr 15, 9:20 PM
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This was a Funny episode per usual.

1: The Goddess of Baseball?!

Dennis Bruh😂 not playing for the team spirit but For Ruriko’s sake proving the doubters wrong staying for another season.
To Quote him “OH! MY DESTINY!”🗣️

2: The Invincible Mascot
Sun-Shiro is just the Definition of “Thoughts Empty, Just smiling”😀 quite the good Advisor to everyone and Coach as well! Also I just gotta say Dennis VA is quite perfect at speaking Engrish. Sun-Shiro literally even Flattered Ruriko her calling him mom too😂

3: RAH! RAH! RAH!
They Mentioned F1 RAHHH Also Ai being a Gremlin per usual with Ruriko, whole reason why Ai’s one of my fav Sub VAs. Good about of teasing people and Crazy gremlin energy off of her😂. Also I guess the buisnessman evolved from Mr Regular-Mr Peeper man😂
Apr 15, 10:33 PM

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Going to be dropping this one.

There isn't anything bad about this show per say. I just don't have the time to keep up with a ton of anime. I would say I'd put it on hold, but I never come back to anime after they go on the hold list.

Dropped Rating - 6/10
Apr 15, 11:03 PM

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It was another amazing episode, though the way they’re starting to show Natsuno falling for Murata is making it a little hard for me to keep fully cheering for Murata x Ruriko—but I’m still staying faithful to them.

Dennis getting all mesmerized by Ruriko’s beauty and acting like a love-struck teen was hilarious. But the real scene-stealer this time was Sun-Shiro. His warm, helpful nature was both heartwarming and funny.

Still, Murata and Ruriko’s moments together remain the best part of the show. The way Ruriko teases him, and how Murata stepped up to cheer her up after that awkward couple conversation—it’s seriously wholesome. They’re such a perfect match, and I just want more of their screen time together.
Apr 16, 12:42 AM

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Apr 16, 3:47 AM

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Not for me, dropping.
Main girl can't carry this show all by herself. Male MC has looks and charisma of drywall. And I have zero interest in baseball related stories.
Ending song is really good though.
Apr 16, 6:17 AM

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"Oh my destiny"
Ruriko should get a pay rise just for convincing their star american to stay.

She actually called her mom to confirm the mascot isn't her lmao😭😭😭
Apr 16, 1:31 PM

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I was having a bad day and was like imma have a stress beer, and watch some beer anime. This episode did fix my mood I love slice of life! Dennis getting distracted by Ruriko was hilarious, this anime definitely is a keeper. There is nothing better than a hardworking, cute and sassy gyaru I mean beer to make my day!
Apr 16, 1:39 PM

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I truly would not mind an anime series like this existing for every sport.

My favorite part and probably the closest thing to the "heart" of the series if it had to be pinned on one set of characters are the segments featuring the Nagatoro-style slow burn romance between Ruriko and Murata. If Sun Shiro is the official mascot of the baseball team and association, then Ruriko and the Ruriko-Murata duo and dynamic, it probably could be said, are like the unofficial mascot of the series itself.

But as another user identified, I like the fact that it's not only laser-focused on the cute and sexy beer vendor girls, but gives time to the old men, children, the players themselves, the optimistic regulars and jaded hecklers, security personnel, the mascot, and even the food court cashier squeezed out of the limelight. A true cross-section of life and in this episode we further glimpsed too how the ongoing events at the ballpark might change or encourage the workers and attendees both to adopt a new attitude or approach and change their lives in small ways outside of the stadium too.
Apr 16, 2:08 PM

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biggest mystery is who in the sunshiro costume
Apr 16, 9:35 PM
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...fun series, glad I added it.

Wasn't sure if it was going to be a sleepy, one-and-done, drop. The main duo, Ruriko and Murata, have a good chemistry forming, and the side characters are all entertaining too.

The two old guys raggin' on Dennis Young, and Sun-Shiro spouting out positive advice to their fellow coworkers and guests, were my favorite scenes of the episode.
Apr 17, 12:52 AM
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Lately I have become nit-picky about animation quality. I can't help but notice the subpar animation in this episode.
Animation standards have decreased a lot in recent years. Generally speaking I can't tolerate isekai-trash level animation on other genres.
Apr 17, 8:24 AM

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perseii said:
I'm really enjoying how this show focuses on many different kinds of people, including the mystery mascot. Seeing only cute girls in this kind of anime can get a little tiring.


This is definitely the core of the show. A wide array of very likeable characters that even though they are quirky anime toons plenty of their interactions can be quite relatable IRL. Probably my favorite part is that there's not exactly a main protagonist (even if the salary man does take more time under the spotlight than others).

perseii said:

I just wish the animation wasn't so janky a lot of times...


Yeah, this episode was way more noticeable the janky cardboard animation. EMT has always been a very small studio, though they have proven to be capable to decent regarding motion shots (there were some nice sakuga cuts in Train to the end of the world). I'd just wished they were smarter using limited animation in this show when it comes to scenes that require more animation (like the scene where the america-jin was running towards 1st base).
Apr 17, 6:38 PM
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San Diego Beggars, hahahaha!
Apr 17, 7:24 PM
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Sorry Dennis but this Gyaru already has a shy/awkward guy to tease.
Apr 18, 8:49 AM
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Will this have a dub
Apr 19, 8:21 AM

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Dennis: Beautiful girl, you've changed my life!
Ruriko: I'm literally just selling beer.
Apr 19, 7:15 PM

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Dennis is like me frfr

Can't wait to see more of SunShiro. Him being an all rounded skillful mascot was unexpected haha. Also, very happy to see more of Ruriko teasing
Apr 22, 1:44 PM

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"It's been a while, Mr. Regular."
Apr 22, 7:53 PM
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Sun-Shiro is Jim Traber but nice
Apr 23, 9:06 AM

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Sun shiro is a coolest mascot possible.

Another good episode
I need somebody who can love me at my worst
No, I'm not perfect, but I hope you see my worth
'Cause it's only you, nobody new, I put you first
And for you, girl, I swear I'll do the worst

If you stay forever, let me hold your hand
I can fill those places in your heart no else can
Let me show you love, oh, I don't pretend, yeah
I'll be right here, baby, you know I'll sink or swim
Apr 30, 8:17 AM

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Sun-Shiro! ( ﹏ ) Behind the mask, no one can see your tears.
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May 6, 11:13 AM

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The foreign import of MLB baseball player Dennis Young hired to the Chiba OverSuns, and one look at Ruriko sure gets him all flustered for no reason. Even by the commentary of the old men thinking that he's useless and only yearning to see the beautiful beer vendor girl for himself, he tries his best amidst his flailing, and earned his position alright for the goddess of baseball.

Despite all that they claim, the MotorSuns may not be a good team, but it's people like their team mascot of Sun-Shiro that get people motivated for more thanks to people like Dennis staying on their team for yet another season. Even towards Natsuno helming the food store and Ruriko taking a break, Sun-Shiro gives his encouragement all the same to everyone.

The beer vendor girls getting their usual refueling with the beer kegs on their backs, and Ruriko is as ever the same. Murata is also back at the ballpark, though getting the call that his work is pushed forward to the dismay of the salaryman, on top of Ruriko teasing him like her usual. With the wee bit of encouragements that are ever more all the same, Ruriko's affections for Murata grows a bit, as much as he gets his spirits up to work even more and better.

Ruriko's working hard for her goal...and also rizzing up Murata at the same time?
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