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| THIS IS AN ANIME ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS THE MANGA BEYOND THIS EPISODE. ---------------------------------------- Two short stories! I want some fried tofu... |
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| Ten fried tofu sounds delicious. |
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| Those two short stories were great. In the first one, I would be scared too if I randomly saw a fox procession with crazy masks come out of a sudden fog. The second one was very eye pleasing. |
| Aaawhh..... blooming sakura.... ^^ Anyone else noticed that when Akari trains with other girls - or even when she rowed with Mailman-san - they use additional bench with pillows or something like that. And Alicia doesn't :P She's more suteki than before :D |
| buy ten fried tofu two times xD haha~ |
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| Akari sure is easily impressed... |
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| I notice, with the first part of this episode and the first one in the season especially, that there seems to be a change in focus in the show. Whereas previous supernatural encounters were more a device to glorify slightly more mundane situations or to simply show the power of humans for good (such as the trip through time near the end of the first series showing the first steps in bringing water to parts of the planet so as to form new cities and villages), here the focus is more on these events in and of themselves. I am generally more impressed with glorifying and romanticizing everyday events than I am with creating a new fantasy world, and I think this largely because of how hard it is to do such a thing well in addition to the fact that I can take these explorations of the routine with me more easily. The first part of this episode did have a good deal of that though; I really began to think about how much time and effort must have been put into building a shrine like that, something that I usually don't think about. The second part was a bit more explicit in its intentions and message, but I felt that it was more in keeping with the nature of the show as a whole, including the previous ARIA series. The creepy woman and the fox procession felt a little out of place; perhaps the message here is not to be too scared of unfamiliar situations? Certainly it would tie in well with the second part. Also after thinking about happy accidents, I feel myself interested in having some chocolate-chip cookies. |
| Oooh Miss Alicia It's our own secret garden Lesbians at war |
| <3 the sakura blossoms. |
Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated.~ |
| What a lovely episode. Even though it was made up of two short stories, I still think this one is one of the best episodes. Poor Aria, didn't get to eat the bento. :( Okay so the I thought the first one was a little bit creepy. Those fox masks were just a little scary. :( Also, it was so funny that the main reason why the fox lord was stalking Akari was just because he wanted some fried tofu, lol. I do wonder though how the tofu got back into the statue. Didn't he want it? Why would he return it? Also in the end, what did Akari see? The wind might resemble something. The second one was just lovely. The quote "If you don't make mistakes, you wouldn't discover new things." by Alicia really touched me. Also, the cherry tree was just pretty. I loved how they lay down there and then all of a sudden, the lights turned on making it look like a very special place, lol. |
| Both stories were very interesting and beautiful, but I liked the second story the best. I was really touched by Alicia's story, and agree with it ^^ |
| Didn't care much about the first part, but I really enjoyed the second part. Sometimes mistakes have their unexpected blessings. Also, Prez Aria cracked me up in this ep. His face during the supernatural procession and how he eats blueberries the whole time during Akari and Alicia's convo 'til sundown. :] |
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| I still think the treasure hunting episode is the best so far. :3 This ep isn't bad; I like how they lied down admiring the sakura tree. |
| i don't know what's with me xD since the beggining of the natural,i start each episode by finding it boring and i'm like...i'm going to rate this 2/5 :\ and at the end i am amazed! this episode has a great message,and it was overally beautiful :-) i hope in the next episode we'll gonna see Aika and Alice again :) |
Sayonara,papa! "Just how a mirror reflects you,people will also reflect your heart." ~Athena Glory,Aria "Whatever happens,happens" ~Spike Spiegel's thoughts on dying(Cowboy Bebop) |
| The Fox Wedding was/is one of my favorites from both the manga and anime. Always good to see it again. I can never remember when it pops up in the anime, so it's always a pleasant suprise. Ooyasan's very deep kansai-ben is a delight! |
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| such a nice episode, i always dream to be in that kind of adventure and discover something very nice ^^ |
| This was a very nice episode. Just started watching Aria the Natural again after quite a while of it being put on hold -- Akari-chan, Aria Shachou, Alicia-san, the wonderful planet of Aria and the wise words this show interweaves so subtly, all reminded me of how urgent it is to finish the whole series. |
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mindflayer said: This was a very nice episode. Just started watching Aria the Natural again after quite a while of it being put on hold -- Akari-chan, Aria Shachou, Alicia-san, the wonderful planet of Aria and the wise words this show interweaves so subtly, all reminded me of how urgent it is to finish the whole series. this. When those kitsunes appeared infront of Akari...that was kinda scary(if you were in her place). Liked both parts, the second better. Alicia's story was interesting. Also, i've liked her quote: "There are things you won't find until you make mistakes". |
| あらあら。。。 |
| Wonderful episode. Someone above commented on how the first part of the episode felt like Higurashi; I'd say it had more of a Mushishi-esque tone. The second part had a nice messsage. Alicia is quickly becoming my favorite character of the series. |
| Liked both parts. This cherry blossom. It was beautiful as always. |
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NeloDeath said: It reminded me a lot more of Natsume Yuujinchou, if anything. Great episode.Its probably just me but the beginning of the first story had a very Higurashi feel to it. Mainly when the old lady was speaking in a mysterious manner. |
| Two amazing stories with accompanied with Alicia really sweet and mystical stories forming a great and amazing episode! |
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| The first part of this episode was also in season one, right? At first I thought the uploader from the site I watched it on uploaded the wrong episode, but then I remembered that the OP song was season two's OP lol. I like the second short with the cherry blossoms...so pretty. And I like the positive thinking that even if you don't get to where you want to go, you may get to somewhere even better! :D |
| The last scene of the sakura was so beautiful.. |
| I keep expecting Akari to travel through time again, almost every episode of this season played up the possibility. I wish I could go on a journey with the Aria cast...4/5. |
| Yay! Finally more Alicia! Need more with her! Second part was the best, first part was O.K..one of the best episodes yet~ |
| Good episode as always Akari scared of song masked gy=uy mistakes. Prez.Aria get electrocuted got electrocuted lol |
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| Didn't really enjoy the first part, but the second part was awesome. Also... DON'T LOSE YOUR WAYYYYYY it had to happen. |
| Yeah about halfway through a story is boring then you get something somewhat interesting at the end it seems like each episode. |
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| Loved the 2nd story. First one was nice too but a bit too much into supernatural for my taste. |
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| Best episode so far. More reminiscent of the first season for me. |
| -Nothing can stay unchanged. Even so, can you still keep on loving this place? -Be still my soul; when change and tears are past, all safe and blessed we shall meet at last. |
| I appreciate the moments in Aria where they just take in simple moments and enjoy the scenery :> There's still something lacking from this series though. I really hope I find it before Aria ends. |
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| Sweet Episode. That cherry blossom part was simply wonderful. |
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| Hahaha, thought I was the only one that gets both bored and impressed with each episode. This show is food for the soul, putting a positive spin, a fresh perspective on everyday dealings in life, it really changes the mindset of someone like me who can wind up in a downward spiral of negative thoughts. Watching this at the end of the day, honest to god, it keeps me sane. |
| Nothing can happen until you swing the bat. |
| "If you're afraid of losing your way, you won't discover something more wonderful than you're looking for" That was a very beautiful word :) I'm so glad that anime like this is exist They healed me everytime, never failed to do so |
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| Both stories were ok. |
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| The first segment was fun but I loved the second one! It's rare for Alicia to be caught off-guard by anything, which made their discovery of the cherry blossom tree and the train car even more special. |
| Those islands were rather unique setting for Aria. I can't remember, have the shows ventured much out of Neo-Venezia prior to this? Looks like there's a lot more to terraformed Mars than one overly romantic recreation of Venice. |
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| Kinda remind me of Kino no Tabi on this episode |
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| Both stories were great, the japanese shrine was mysterious I loved the atmosphere The landscapes in the picnic sotry were wonderful |
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| Like Ai-cwhan said, even if you lost in Aqua, you can still great an amazing and beautiful sight. Yet, another random adventurous by Akari going picnic and visit the shrine only with Alicia-san were really nice, so relaxing, and then the end greet me with so stunning scenery at all must be my lucky. Despite how normal encounter with mysterious kitsunes god (or whatever it is), the first part feels just okay to me. Only my strong point comes to wander off the shrine beautiful landscape and enjoying the comical and scary facial expressions from Akari. Overall from this episode was okay. |
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| It’s crazy I enjoy a show that is more focused around nothingness than most plot-driven shows, this show is way underrated in terms of how many members there are. |
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| The place they visited in the second story was so damn beautiful, what a wonderous world Aqua is. |
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| That cherry blossom part was so beautiful. |
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| Yes, Alicia is here! I enjoyed that a lot. So beautiful the cherry blossom tree with the train car. They say very lovely and profound things in this show. Heartwarming. |
| imagine just following the train tracks in the middle of nowhere and it leads you to this, must be nice. |
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