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Hakuromatsu said: fishergirl16 said: ChoomTOP said: This anime is getting better by each episode! I never saw that Ritsuka would be in love with Sentarou though :c Honestly, are you an idiot? She's in love with Kaoru. Kaoru just misunderstood her feelings and thought she was crying because of Sentarou and Yurika. Gosh, no offense, but is it that hard to pick up on? Are you being sarcastic, I hope? I don't think he is, lol. |
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| i like those shrimps who have guts.pretty rare in anime nowadays.. looking forward to the progress |
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| Having read the source material, @onzeedge got it right in that Ri-chan is secretly crushing on Sentaro, who is her childhood friend. She obviously misunderstood that Kaoru likes Yurika thus didn't want them to fight over Yurika and ruin their budding friendship. Ri-chan is happy that Sentaro found not just a jamming buddy, but a friend in Kaoru and wants to protect that friendship. Anyway, Kaoru really cut to the chase and cleared up that misunderstanding with Ri-chan by confessing that she's the one he likes. How she reacts to that is another matter of course. I'm absolutely enjoying this adaptation. That ending theme hits my emotional spot after listening to it a few times...the lyrics make sense tying in with what I've read...can't wait to see the rest of the story unfold in animated form. |
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| Oh my. More shows with one-sided loves? The anime world loves me too much! I like the pace of this show. Nice episode. |
| I love this show. |
| Kaoru loves Ritsuko loves Sentaro loves Yurika. And I love this show too! XD |
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JoshSalas said: Hakuromatsu said: fishergirl16 said: Honestly, are you an idiot? She's in love with Kaoru. Kaoru just misunderstood her feelings and thought she was crying because of Sentarou and Yurika. Gosh, no offense, but is it that hard to pick up on? Are you being sarcastic, I hope? I don't think he is, lol. fishergirl's post was so ridiculous in every way that I at least wanted to give her the benefit of the doubt... |
| I wasn't expecting that. I honestly thought Ritsu liked Kaoru. What a twist. It's usually the guy (Sentarou) who likes the childhood friend but this time it's the girl (Ritsu) who has feelings for the guy. Anyway, I wonder how this is gonna turn out. I was confused during the end Was Sen naked when Yurika came in? Cause it's looked like it since sheets were covering up his lower half. Oh and is the Manga already finished? |
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| good plot i like the main character and the fact that this anime isn't a shoujo one i hope they just don't turn out showing kisses and stuff... the music is combined perfectly with the whole flow |
chiarAscuro said: Tomodachi5 said: I'm think he was completely naked, yup.I was confused during the end Was Sen naked when Yurika came in? Cause it's looked like it since sheets were covering up his lower half. Oh and is the Manga already finished? Also, just because I'm seeing a number of people thinking they seriously did it... xD It was mentioned at the beginning of the episode that Yurika liked to paint. They were at school, she was saying "don't be stiff", and he had a sheet draped over his lower half in an artistic looking manner... I think it's pretty safe to say she had just gotten him to model nude for a painting for her. Poor Kaoru unfortunately misunderstood. D: And if I understand correctly, yes, the manga finished in Japan at 9 volumes. Ah I see, that makes sense. I wonder how long it will take to translate all the volumes. It looks like only 3 volumes have been translated so far. |
Tomodachi5Apr 28, 2012 6:19 PM
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| I knew Ritsuko liked Sentaro and not Kaoru. If she did like Kaoru, it would have been so convenient as the two would be in love with each other, which doesn't usually work this way. As to what will happen or who she will end up with, I am not sure but I hope it is going to be Kaoru she ends up with. If Sentaro realized her feelings, he may fall for her as well and things will get more interesting? I don't know but I have a feeling Kaoru will remain alone at the end. I hope this won't be the case. |
HatsumiShinoguApr 28, 2012 11:48 PM
HatsumiShinogu said: I knew Ritsuko liked Sentaro and not Kaoru. If she did like Kaoru, it would have been so convenient as the two would be in love, which doesn't usually work this way. As to what will happen or who she will end up with, I am not sure but I hope it is going to be Kaoru she ends up with. If Sentaro realized her feelings, he may fall for her as well and things will get more interesting? I don't know but I have a feeling Kaoru will remain alone at the end. I hope this won't be the case. I really hope it won't be like that. Anyways another great episode. I like how it's moving so fast. I was hating on Kaoru throughout the episode, but he redeemed himself in the end. |
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| The heck with the modeling scene?! It felt reeaaally out of place and killed the anti-cliché mood. The part with Kaoru confessing to Ricchan was ok but it was rushed as well. I did not want the misunderstandings to last forever though this was just too condensed. This ep did not do what the first two episodes did in terms of pacing and direction but anyway it's still one of the greatest of this season. |
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onzeedge said: fishergirl16 said: ChoomTOP said: This anime is getting better by each episode! I never saw that Ritsuka would be in love with Sentarou though :c Honestly, are you an idiot? She's in love with Kaoru. Kaoru just misunderstood her feelings and thought she was crying because of Sentarou and Yurika. Gosh, no offense, but is it that hard to pick up on? No reason to lash out like that, especially when you're most likely in the wrong. Ri-chan thinks both Sentaro and Kaoru have the hots for Yurika, and she likes Sentaro. Watch again how relieved she sounds when Yurika says Kaoru invited her, how bummed she looks when Sentaro doesn't even look at her new hairstyle, or when she doesn't want Yurika to challenge Sentaro to a climb onto the Lovers' Rock, how she clenches the onigiri having Yurika and Sentaro in front of her, acting kinda close, or when Sentaro bandages Yurika's scratch Ri-chan is put in a very "sad" camera angle etc. Later she doesn't want Sentaro and Kaoru to fight over Yurika, that they shouldn't be angry at each other when she knows they both mean much to each other. Agreed I think the biggest clue was the onigiri Ritsuko was clenching and gave to Kaoru. If you remember he states that "it's huge." Realizing that Ritsuko actually made that for Sentarou. I think Sentarou finding a girl he wants to be with romantically was something Ritsuko didn't quite expect. So the two had a childhood best friend relationship and didn't really progress farther then that. However when Yurika came into the picture as someone who Sentarou would want to be with romantically Ritsuko probably felt the same way about Sentarou or at least began to have those feelings develop when another girl besides Ritsuko came into the picture. I mean to say that she doesn't feel some sort of love for him would be absurd since after all they grew up with each other. However how this plays out we'll have to wait and see. |
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| This show is too good. The jam session between Kaoru and Sentaro was fun to watch and listen to. This season has somewhat renewed my faith in the anime industry. Loving Sakamichi, Space Bros and Tsuritama. |
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| This show has got to be one of the best i've ever seen, not wasting time with the confession. instead of prolonging it till the last ep. This show really feels like the reincarnation of honey and clover |
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Orulyon said: and so this became Honey & Clover XD Honey and Clover if it had severe pacing problems, yeah. This episode moved way to fast imo. |
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insan3soldiern said: Orulyon said: and so this became Honey & Clover XD Honey and Clover if it had severe pacing problems, yeah. This episode moved way to fast imo. It would be so much easier to comment on pacing if we knew whether this is going to be 11 or 22 episodes. If it's 11, then Sakamichi's current pace may be (unfortunately) necessary. |
Hakuromatsu said: insan3soldiern said: Orulyon said: and so this became Honey & Clover XD Honey and Clover if it had severe pacing problems, yeah. This episode moved way to fast imo. It would be so much easier to comment on pacing if we knew whether this is going to be 11 or 22 episodes. If it's 11, then Sakamichi's current pace may be (unfortunately) necessary. Don't get me wrong, this was a pretty good episode. I probably should have elaborated a bit more. So I will I like how Kaoru was quick on the uptake here, from my experience romance leads are usually pretty clueless in a situation like this so that was pretty refreshing. The confession was pretty good but, again, I can't help but think it would have come off a little better with at least one more episode of focus on the bond of the characters. Then again, I could very well think differently whenever I watch these episodes back to back. I find that I sort of lose out on the experience with a week in between episodes so this "pacing" problem could very well be on my end. You are right that it may be too early to comment on pace, though. Hopefully this series will get a longer run than just 11 episodes. |
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| like the pacing hope they keep it up |
| This anime is perfect so far, I wonder if it'll continue its brilliant pace and all that. And gosh, I ship Kaoru and Ritsuko so hard! |
kittenkissesxoxo said: hey when will episode 4 be airing?? Next Thursday, if I'm not mistaken. |
Madu_ScientistoApr 30, 2012 3:33 PM
| Kaoru trying to help Sentarou got me laughing. Totally didn't expect this to happen since KAoru appeared more of a shy type in the beginning. Totally love this show. ^^ |
Madu_Scientisto said: kittenkissesxoxo said: hey when will episode 4 be airing?? Next Thursday, if I'm not mistaken. By Next Thursday you mean 3rd May or 10th May? Because in Japan is golden week now and I'm afraid that many shows won't air this week ;< |
Darkmaya said: Madu_Scientisto said: kittenkissesxoxo said: hey when will episode 4 be airing?? Next Thursday, if I'm not mistaken. By Next Thursday you mean 3rd May or 10th May? Because in Japan is golden week now and I'm afraid that many shows won't air this week ;< Oh, I didn't know that. Thanks for the heads up. |
| Riche making a plot to get Sentaro the girl so he is totally free to persue Ri-chan, way to go Richie hahha. Awww sentaro is such a softie lol wow thats a lot of sibilings. Sarah his girlfriend, a pigeon? hahhahaha. Oh noo Sentaro why did u tell her richie invited her omg... it was funny and painful to watch that. Ri-chan jelious? ohh what a mix up richie thinks she likes sentaro and is sad about that but the reality is that she thinks richie likes the girl sentaro likes omg what a mess. Right? sigh someday my prince will come what a beautiful song... still waiting hahaha. Oh Richie ur so brave for confessing ur feelings * I melted. Blush* LOVE THE END SONG!!! |
| Lots of development happening and it's only 3 episodes in. I was half expecting Yurika to end up liking Kaoru to make a love square. |
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| Aww... I just watched it again... And I realise I was really wrong... I totally misinterpreted it... :( Ri'ko really does like/love Sentarou. And Yurika wasn't fast at all... she made him the subject of her paintings. She does love oil painting after all. :) And it was the art room. Quite a sexy pose though. :))) Owaaaaa..... Ep 4 is out! =D |
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onzeedge said: fishergirl16 said: ChoomTOP said: This anime is getting better by each episode! I never saw that Ritsuka would be in love with Sentarou though :c Honestly, are you an idiot? She's in love with Kaoru. Kaoru just misunderstood her feelings and thought she was crying because of Sentarou and Yurika. Gosh, no offense, but is it that hard to pick up on? No reason to lash out like that, especially when you're most likely in the wrong. Ri-chan thinks both Sentaro and Kaoru have the hots for Yurika, and she likes Sentaro. Watch again how relieved she sounds when Yurika says Kaoru invited her, how bummed she looks when Sentaro doesn't even look at her new hairstyle, or when she doesn't want Yurika to challenge Sentaro to a climb onto the Lovers' Rock, how she clenches the onigiri having Yurika and Sentaro in front of her, acting kinda close, or when Sentaro bandages Yurika's scratch Ri-chan is put in a very "sad" camera angle etc. Later she doesn't want Sentaro and Kaoru to fight over Yurika, that they shouldn't be angry at each other when she knows they both mean much to each other. I see what you're saying... Maybe it's just me, but I found it incredibly obvious that Ritsuko liked Kaoru. Most of the evidence you said were things that I saw in the opposite way. I'm usually keen on romances, but now you've gotten me stumped. Well, let's just keep watching and see who's right.. ;) |
holypoop said: This is continuing being the best anime of the season. Although I do have to say I prefer the manga. I feel like the emotions of the characters came across better in it, and it didn't feel so rushed as this suddenly feels (though I'm kinda happy about that, it might mean that they're going to cover more material). I'm going to cry if this doesn't sell well/get a second season.. I also wish I hadn't read the manga now because, what I was afraid of could be happening. Rushed! The subtleties in the manga were lost, and they were the only thing that made this love square work for me. Ritsuko's misunderstanding about the love triangle came across much better in manga. But I'm being one of those people now so I'll just stop reading and hope the anime does something other than rush an already mediocre melodramatic plot. Worst aspect of the rushing through the melodrama is that the potency behind the confession song was lost. Edit: Oh and unless things have changed the show was announced as being 12 episodes before the season came out. Someone on crunchy posted this as proof bet never really gave me it's source. |
Orion1May 3, 2012 5:18 PM
zorapup said: So glad that they didn't prolong the confession. I hate it when they bring stuff like that midway. Now the drama is just dealing with the feelings out in the open. I'm not sure what Ri-ko is thinking to be honest. Perhaps she thinks Richie is confessing to her like second best. I'd love to see more Jun though :) Same. I am so glad they didn't prolong the confession and stretch it out. Also, yay for no homo. |
| Definite yay for no homo as stated above. And god damn, Ri-chan hitting him with the friendzone TWICE in one episode. Essentially she was saying, "Obviously you like Yurika, because there's no way it would happen between us." Felt so bad for this guy. I had to pause this episode several times due to feeling embarrassed for either Kaoru or Sentaro (mostly Kaoru, poor guy, he's trying so hard and is right in the middle of the friendzone). Cannot wait to see how this develops. |
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| This anime gay? Not even close. Confession in the third episode WAS SURPRISING. Nice change of pace for me. I am happy where this show is going. |
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