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Feb 20, 2007 10:03 PM
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Another great episode. Very cute. This series is becoming a big plus for me this season. I love the way they presented this story. Well done for an episode without Manabi. Though I wish they would put in some lolilicious yuri action. :D
Feb 25, 2007 9:25 PM
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this episode kept this anime at a 9 for me. after 4 was considering going to 8. the thing is that i'm torn - the visuals are simply fantastic, 10 straight through, but without a balance from the audio/storyline it ends up looking pretentious, like you think of artsy types showing off or something.

so yeah, stargazing scene was good.
Feb 28, 2007 6:39 AM
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Hummm well the only thing I could criticize about this series would be the animation style (not the quality). It's way too childish and the characters are a bit too weak looking even if they're really awesome and interesting. Hirano Aya is fantastic as Mei and Manabi is adorable.

Oh episode 5... well yeah it was good, it definitely added another dimension to the series. This series is going to go places that not many anime convey so well. I'm really enjoying it 5/5 however the comedy is a bit... lame, I kinda wish it was it wasn't there at times.
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Feb 9, 2008 6:58 PM
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ooo don't be so strict on the visuals u people! Just enjoy the show XD

Jun 14, 2008 2:53 PM
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This show was another win ^_^

More mei goodness :)

...kinda makes you think tho, do they even go to class? 5/5

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Apr 1, 2011 4:08 PM
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"The mumps" looks like she has two boobs on her cheeks. It's cute how she's scared of the shot.

Aya Hirano speaking engrish is hilarious.
I love how Mikan beats up the teacher with a food tray.

Mei and Mikan are cute together.
Mar 18, 2012 9:46 AM
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Another great episode. The way this anime develops its characters is really good.

LOL at Manabi's mumps.
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Sep 12, 2012 7:01 AM
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This episode was not as good as the previous but still worth my time. 3/5
Jun 23, 2013 6:37 PM
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Jan 2013
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Adorable friendship development.
Them holding handing in the grass under the stars was really cute.
Dec 6, 2013 3:27 PM

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Sucks that Manabi has to stay at the hospital for a week, but great recovery at the end. Just love how Mei and Mikan are now getting closer and having each other's back for setting up their goals. The one where they lay down was amusing.

Jan 10, 2014 3:49 PM

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Another cute episode! The pacing sure was nice in this one!
Mar 30, 2016 8:10 AM

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I know that this show is more about their friendship and kawaiiness, but I wish the plot was bit better. This School Festival thing is just to forced and stupid. But anything with Yui Horie must be good. I love her songs
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Feb 15, 2017 7:57 AM

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Mikan is not my fav or anything but she does me laugh. I don't like how naive she is tho, can't even tell good from bad...
Dec 3, 2017 6:43 PM

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"Something's coming up" was glorious.

Aug 5, 2020 6:19 PM

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Beautiful. The scene of Mei and Mikan holding hands after the montage made me tear up. Rewatching this show is making me realize just how special and unique the handling of the characters is.
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Sep 22, 2020 1:55 PM
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An episode without Manabi was really worth of looking forward to.Manabi brought cheers in their life I guess,it was important to show how they can become friends without Manabi-effect.

I think the use of birds eye view shot is related to show's theme,It's to broaden our world view .To think more irrationally,outside the box sorta think . Like you can't make friends if you are hesitating to take a step ahead.

good show indeed
Jan 10, 2021 5:26 PM
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Too bad they didn't find a cure for all the diseases in this futuristic world xD nice episode
Mar 20, 2021 7:35 AM

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Mei and Mikan holding hands was so adorable. :3

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Mar 23, 2021 10:30 AM

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This was such a heartwarming episode. I definitely needed something like this today <3
Apr 13, 2023 2:38 PM

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Do they not give children the mumps vaccine in Japan to avoid situations like this episode's opener happening? I think it says a lot about the events of recent years that I spent the entire rest of the episode distracted by that thought.
Jun 1, 2023 5:56 PM
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Holding hands? How indecent.

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