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Rudgald said: Lulu-san said: Antanaru said: Well, there are still 6 episodes for Taiga to die. There is still chance for better ending. And who said Taiga was sexy? Crap, I've just completed CG R2 and character design in TD still makes me puke. A troll will be always a troll. Just because someone have a different opinion than the most, or most likely to say, than YOU, it doesn't make him/her a troll... saying that you just made a so called "troll" of yourself. Congrats. And so to not make it an offtop: I didn't like that episode, too. The part with the singing was totaly out of the picture, just like entire 13th episode. And those gross haircuts... But, of course, the most horrifing was the episode's final... man, really, either they are slowly telling us to don't have high hopes, or want to make a huge surprise in the end. Let's hope for the latter. -Offtopic: First of all, there's such a thing as being courteous. Not only was his language rather harsh, but he does not bother backing up his opinion in any way. Secondly, please avoid use of the first person plural when you're expressing your own opinion. I can't make you do this, obviously, and you're entirely free to ignore my request, but I personally can't stand it when people use "we" and assume that a whole host of others are automatically agreeing with them. It's just arrogant. Same thing with using the "royal we", for that matter... -Ontopic: What exactly are you looking for in your hypothetical perfect ending, anyway? I don't get you people, honestly... |
| I'm sorry, but I didn't like this episode. I didn't think that Taiga was just start crying and then chase after Ryuuji so quickly. A lot of the developments felt rushed. Maruo is really liking the crazy pants he's been wearing for the past few episodes, but seeing his crazy santa outfit was fine by me. In the end though. I just don't know. We're going to spend the rest of the show having Ryuuji recognize his feelings for Taiga? Poor Ami. I even felt a little bad for Minori too. PS: Did anyone else think Ryuuji looked like someone's father with the suit and hair? I know I did. |
Zyrusticae said: -Ontopic: What exactly are you looking for in your hypothetical perfect ending, anyway? I don't get you people, honestly... nothing really, people just like to moan...about every single finical detail. 'OMG, they totally missed drawing in a shoelace in frame 109' >.> |
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kameko14 said: I think Taiga and Ryuuji are cute together, but I'm staying true to MinorinxRyuuji. Well....you've always got the doujinshi if it doesn't ;) Yeaahh for Taiga |
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| I liked this episode Ryuuji looking all gangster and Taiga's breakdown. Ryuuji X Taiga FTW |
| @kameko14 I understand your feeling. But you are just in denial. Just like me with Ami x Ryuuji. what you stated is possible, but deffinitly not probable. No, really. Besides, its as vambrella soulelle said. It's like she's out of the game, out of the show, out of Ryuuji's life as a girlfriend/bride/wife or whatevah |
| the only thing i do know is that Minorin kisses someone later on, though i really don't know who it is anyone interested buzz buzz |
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kameko14 said: Thats why they got tomoyo After. Denial is Tomoya x Kyou. (Me again xD)Now Denial is like the people who think Tomoya will still end up with Tomoyo in Clannad. kameko14 said: That is mean. lol Who cares bout being mean.Not to be mean or anything, but Minorin has a waaaay better chance then Ami. For me its all Ami. Like i said before, i hate minorin.That didn't upset ya did it? Don't worry bout it. ^^ Hey, why do ya find Minorin so awesome? I find her rather childish, annoying and somewhat dumb. (Though some of her jokes really are funny.) kameko14 said: But its fun to expeculate. Isn't it?We'll just have to wait and see though. kameko14 said: Indeed.smathels said: the only thing i do know is that Minorin kisses someone later on, though i really don't know who it is anyone interested buzz buzz For reals? How do you know this? |
noteDhero said: I'm sorry, but I didn't like this episode. I didn't think that Taiga was just start crying and then chase after Ryuuji so quickly. A lot of the developments felt rushed. Maruo is really liking the crazy pants he's been wearing for the past few episodes, but seeing his crazy santa outfit was fine by me. In the end though. I just don't know. We're going to spend the rest of the show having Ryuuji recognize his feelings for Taiga? Poor Ami. I even felt a little bad for Minori too. PS: Did anyone else think Ryuuji looked like someone's father with the suit and hair? I know I did. Actually, he looked like some mafia underling to me. But that's besides the point. To be honest, the singing was horrible in this episode - like nails scratched against a chalkboard and I really did not how Ami's and Taiga's hair was done. Just didn't sit well with me. And I do agree with your assessment of the episode itself. Things felt rushed a bit, though I do understand Taiga running after Ryuuji so suddenly...as she's someone who acts on impulse rather than logical thinking most of the time. The episodes preceding this one were done magnificently and they really set themselves up for some good stuff, but kind of lost some of that charm in this episode. Still, the problem still remains is how exactly does Ami actually fit into the whole picture. It's obvious Ryuuji hasn't developed feelings for her. *Shrugs* It'll be something to look forward to as I'm sure Ami's arc is on the way. |
vindemon64 said: It's obvious Ryuuji hasn't developed feelings for her. *Shrugs* It'll be something to look forward to as I'm sure Ami's arc is on the way. Maybe Ami's arc is on the way, but probably after takasu's arc. Which probably is the next one. Though i guess whe are missing one thing. There still 3 possible arcs here. Takasu's, Ami's and the final one (probably) Taiga's About Takasu's feelings for Ami, i can't agree more. Its like they were never there. They atre friends, and probably staying like this. saddly enough |
kameko14 said: smathels said: the only thing i do know is that Minorin kisses someone later on, though i really don't know who it is anyone interested buzz buzz For reals? How do you know this? crap i knew it was funny i got my info from the spin-off sorry :P |
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| @ Ryushi, I just noticed your avatar. I almost spit my pop on my monitor, just too darn funny. Classic movie btw...lol |
superman89 said: lmao Thanks. I guess. lol@ Ryushi, I just noticed your avatar. I almost spit my pop on my monitor, just too darn funny. Classic movie btw...lol @kameko14 Did ya play the game? It would be at least funny, but i wouldn't like much that. Tomoya x Kyou is better. (Things are getting a bit way too off topic ain't them? Well, it ain't me the one to put back on toipic... lol) I kind of understand your liking. It was like me in the first episodes. Though i ended up hating her lately. About taiga's voice, i gave up on worrying bout that. You see, the characters in this series are already realistic, thats like the limit for an anime. Be grateful for that. lol How much is the spin-off related to the actual series? |
RyushiFeb 13, 2009 3:44 PM
noteDhero said: I'm sorry, but I didn't like this episode. I didn't think that Taiga was just start crying and then chase after Ryuuji so quickly. A lot of the developments felt rushed. Maruo is really liking the crazy pants he's been wearing for the past few episodes, but seeing his crazy santa outfit was fine by me. In the end though. I just don't know. We're going to spend the rest of the show having Ryuuji recognize his feelings for Taiga? Poor Ami. I even felt a little bad for Minori too. PS: Did anyone else think Ryuuji looked like someone's father with the suit and hair? I know I did. It was most definitely rushed. I had mentioned that in an earlier post noteDhero, I put it down to compression problems. This is why it's so hard to transfer let's say what happens in the novels to the anime properly. They're fumbling something that takes 3-4 chapters and maybe several volumes to happen within about 16 minutes....impossible really and it's bad for those who are viewing. I think I liked it because I am running through the novel. So it wasn't as jarring for me to see... I loved that Ryuuji was dressed that way. He definitely looked more mobster for me than someone's dad. Very debonair...but I'm all about men dressing like that. -shadow- said: I liked this episode Ryuuji looking all gangster and Taiga's breakdown. Ryuuji X Taiga FTW I agree but what does FTW mean? I'm bad with netizen-nyms... smathels said: the only thing i do know is that Minorin kisses someone later on, though i really don't know who it is anyone interested buzz buzz Hey no way...well okay maybe a little, pm me. ^_^ smathels said: kameko14 said: smathels said: the only thing i do know is that Minorin kisses someone later on, though i really don't know who it is anyone interested buzz buzz For reals? How do you know this? crap i knew it was funny i got my info from the spin-off sorry :P I don't mind knowing. ** Now off I go to watch 5 more hours of CSPAN and 3 hours of Parliament...God I love politics. |
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smathels said: the only thing i do know is that Minorin kisses someone later on, though i really don't know who it is aren't you talking about this, I wonder |
soulelle said: smathels said: the only thing i do know is that Minorin kisses someone later on, though i really don't know who it is aren't you talking about this, I wonder Wait is that Minorin? |
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soulelle said: For christ's sake, that ain't minorin! Thats the main girl from th spin off. Check the cover and you will see it!smathels said: the only thing i do know is that Minorin kisses someone later on, though i really don't know who it is aren't you talking about this, I wonder |
Ryushi said: soulelle said: For christ's sake, that ain't minorin! Thats the main girl from th spin off. Check the cover and you will see it!smathels said: the only thing i do know is that Minorin kisses someone later on, though i really don't know who it is aren't you talking about this, I wonder Yeah...I thought that was the case. It's Thanks Ryushi for the clarification. I had seen a bit of the spin-off already. |
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soulelle said: smathels said: the only thing i do know is that Minorin kisses someone later on, though i really don't know who it is aren't you talking about this, I wonder Cool, where'd you find that? But are you sure it's Minori? It sort of looks like that other pink haired girl and her boyfriend. But if it is Minorin, then that's definately Ryuuji's hair :) |
Ryushi said: soulelle said: For christ's sake, that ain't minorin! Thats the main girl from th spin off. Check the cover and you will see it!smathels said: the only thing i do know is that Minorin kisses someone later on, though i really don't know who it is aren't you talking about this, I wonder sorry, but it's the only kissing spoiler I can see in both spin-offs ^^ and whoaaa!!!!! I just read the spoiler for the volume 9 of the novel (approx. eps 22-23 in the anime)... |
Ryushi said: soulelle said: For christ's sake, that ain't minorin! Thats the main girl from th spin off. Check the cover and you will see it!smathels said: the only thing i do know is that Minorin kisses someone later on, though i really don't know who it is aren't you talking about this, I wonder ya can't blame me though at that angle how'm i to tell >> i did think she was more endowed though |
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soulelle said: That might kill off the whole series for you... You need to hold more your curiosity man.I just read the spoiler for the volume 9 of the novel (approx. eps 22-23 in the anime)... smathels said: This made me lol.i did think she was more endowed though |
kameko14 said: Cool, where'd you find that? kameko14 said: But if it is Minorin, then that's definately Ryuuji's hair :) or.. no-glasses Kitamura? lol ^^ Ryushi said: That might kill off the whole series for you... You need to hold more your curiosity man. it already hasn't :P and I'd belived it wouldn't since it's Toradora! ^^ |
soulelleFeb 13, 2009 4:03 PM
Ryushi said: soulelle said: That might kill off the whole series for you... You need to hold more your curiosity man. I just read the spoiler for the volume 9 of the novel (approx. eps 22-23 in the anime)... To be honest. The anime people spoil the novel readers more. I know way too many novel readers who do their best to stay away from the anime viewers because the anime is moving faster than the novel---mainly for those who are waiting for the subs like myself. Of course for the ones who know how to read Japanese that's something else. Those of us who found Korean easier to learn, need the English help so it doesn't work that way. And anyway...the anime might be a bit ahead or on the same line as the final volume release of the anime. But anime would spoil me before the novel translation comes out. I find the novel clarifies a lot of what I see in the anime---it's much clearer since you spend a lot of time inside the heads of the characters with no need for speculation. |
vaberellaFeb 13, 2009 4:06 PM
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| yeah considering the light novel is still continuing, though the way it looks it may only go up to vol 10...who knows |
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| let me sadly spoil a bit more - I'll definitely miss these hot episode discussions with you guys once Toradora reaches it's 25th episode... |
smathels said: yeah considering the light novel is still continuing, though the way it looks it may only go up to vol 10...who knows It was recently reported that the final (I believe) novel will be 10. So, there is a definitive end because there was a report posted where the writer wanted to make a final and not end things on an iffy stance. Like, they didn't want the ending hanging in the air as to who makes what decision. Plus it ties in with the Spin-off. |
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vaberella said: It depends solely on the release speed. But since its fact that most anime gets released/aired and can be considered as "fast movers" you have a point.But anime would spoil me before the novel translation comes out. Tho that happens mostly on cases where you have to wait for translation. kameko14 said: Since the anime is following very well the manga, and the manga follows somehoe the novel, i guess its possible to happen.soulelle said: and whoaaa!!!!! I just read the spoiler for the volume 9 of the novel (approx. eps 22-23 in the anime)... Really? Is is like a huge spoiler? And is it certain to happen in the anime? |
soulelle said: let me sadly spoil a bit more - I'll definitely miss these hot episode discussions with you guys once Toradora reaches it's 25th episode... Can you pm me soulelle on what you know?! I got some information as well and wanted to...how do I say...compare notes. I also was given a spoiler pic...of something and I saved it. I wanted to pass this on because I think it comes from the anime but I don't know how the poster got it anyway it was posted and we're all speculating on where it could have come from but it definitely looks anime-directed. kameko14 said: soulelle said: and whoaaa!!!!! I just read the spoiler for the volume 9 of the novel (approx. eps 22-23 in the anime)... Really? Is is like a huge spoiler? And is it certain to happen in the anime? I'd say most likely. Ryushi said: vaberella said: It depends solely on the release speed. But since its fact that most anime gets released/aired and can be considered as "fast movers" you have a point.But anime would spoil me before the novel translation comes out. Tho that happens mostly on cases where you have to wait for translation. Hence my point when it comes to an exclusion of the Japanese readers who are a bit faster on the "know" than the anime viewers. While the anime viewers are in the "know" faster than the translation readers. |
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Antanaru said: Then why is it called TigerxDragon?Lulu-san said: Not everyone likes lumps of cliches and predictable plot so kindly shut up.A troll will be always a troll. /sigh. |
| Kushieda's character went from interesting to annoying to emo and annoying. either she does like him but doesn't want to take him from taiga or she really doesn't and doesn't want to hurt him. either way I don't really care for her anymore. how he can keep resisting Ami I have no idea. he'd be best as just a friend to taiga but of course we'll get the predictable lame taiga ending. ami is far superior :( yeah... the taiga relationship is predictable and cliche but oh well |
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kameko14 said: let's seee ^^ anyway it looks like the rest of the show will be soulelle said: and whoaaa!!!!! I just read the spoiler for the volume 9 of the novel (approx. eps 22-23 in the anime)... Really? Is is like a huge spoiler? And is it certain to happen in the anime? |
soulelleFeb 13, 2009 4:20 PM
mystik said: Finally a fellow Ryuuji x Ami supporter.Kushieda's character went from interesting to annoying to emo and annoying. either she does like him but doesn't want to take him from taiga or she really doesn't and doesn't want to hurt him. either way I don't really care for her anymore. how he can keep resisting Ami I have no idea. he'd be best as just a friend to taiga but of course we'll get the predictable lame taiga ending. ami is far superior :( yeah... the taiga relationship is predictable and cliche but oh well soulelle, check ya spoiler please. ^^; kameko14 said: She is what's being missing all along anime history. (Talk about exagerating)And I think Ami is cool, but I really don't see why some people are crazy about her. Why? Anyway, she was an interesting personality, "trauma" and is somehow "grown up" but not exactly "grown up". She simply fits the real 'grown up' takasu. they somehow complement themselvs. While taiga and ryuuji have mora a father/dauther relation, and Minorin x Ryuuji have nothing as relation, besides being "friends" |
RyushiFeb 13, 2009 4:21 PM
kameko14 said: mystik said: Kushieda's character went from interesting to annoying to emo and annoying. either she does like him but doesn't want to take him from taiga or she really doesn't and doesn't want to hurt him. either way I don't really care for her anymore. how he can keep resisting Ami I have no idea. he'd be best as just a friend to taiga but of course we'll get the predictable lame taiga ending. ami is far superior :( Ugh, she's not emo! She's just depressed and confused. And of course she likes him! Not to be mean but duh. If you liked someone but were afraid you would hurt your best friend's feelings, so you got sad, you wouldn't be emo now would you? But I agree, the Taiga ending would be so predictable. And I think Ami is cool, but I really don't see why some people are crazy about her. Why? Ami has depth. Ami was described when she came in the cliched self-centered twit who may have had an identity/personality complex/problem. However. What we come to see is that she's quite on top of things and far from has a complex but had an image forced or foisted upon her due to her profession. What you also come to see is that her problem was probably never a problem in the first place and if it was a problem we see that her "personalities" merged on screen. She was far from self-centered, because self-centered people were not so aware of their surroundings. She has a dynamic personality. She goes to limits to tease Taiga, an example is of course in episode 7 or 8 when she was with Ryuuji and Taiga walked in...she was not afraid of Taiga like so many people and she wasn't on Taiga's support system but she was a button pusher and made her react. She brings out sides in Taiga and I liked Ami because on many levels she reminded me of Taiga without being as annoying as let's say Taiga can get. At the same time of having a rivalry with Taiga she also has a strong sense of friendship, kindness, and seen when Taiga wanted to switch places with her in the show which I believed happened outside of our viewing. Further more, due to the fact that we could say she had a merging personality it reflects that she had the most growth in characterization versus the others on the show. This is not to say that Taiga or Ryuuji didn't. Ryuuji's was far more subtle and I find that Taiga's was a bit more abrupt. While Ami's was a nice progression that one could notice and it was a realistic from what we were given. Added to that she's definitely eye-candy and fan service she appeals to my ecchi lover side with nice titties and uber teasing personality. She's quintessential as a sex kitten with a brain which poor Ya-chan loses out on because they make her out to be a ditz. HTH. |
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kameko14 said: If you are talking about an inovative ending, then i hope it comes out soon enough, if ya talking bout random killing, and i wouldn't bother if it never happened again.Seriously, when will there be another School Days anime? omg i love ya vambrella. how fast can you type? I wouldn't be able to write all that in such small time period.* Neither be able to write extacly what you wrote. (I have the exact same thoughs bout ami) *Well, whaddya expect. I'm not an native english speaker. |
RyushiFeb 13, 2009 4:28 PM
kameko14 said: Wow..I wouldn't of read that spoiler, but the spoiler part wasn't typed right, so I read it thinking you were just talking. If that ending happens..I don't know I'll just be disapointed. When are we finally gonna get a love anime with an interesting ending like School Days? Seriously, when will there be another School Days anime? now it's your turn to clean the qoute's of my failured spoiler ^^ and sorry for doing that.. I better go off sleeping now as it's already a deep night outside at my place. gosh.. the next Wednesday with its ep20 is yet so far away... |
| I actually cried when Taiga ran out searching for Ryuuji, for a second I thought she would just stay there crying, but I guess she isn't one of those characters. It made me like her a little more, but Ami is still my queen. <3 I don't think I can be any happier with the chances of Minori winning, although I doubt she's out of the picture for now. All in all, I'm totally loving the latter half of this series. |
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kameko14 said: You see, you are killing my hopes on a good ending...It's okay, I just had a random burst of stupidness and read the spoilers up to volume 9. So I basically know what's gonna happen (if it ends the same way, which it will). Let's all cheer for the obvious boring ending :/ Even if its uncertain, you do have a font for the info, therefore you might be right, meaning you are spoiling us. Wouldn't it be better if you used the spoiler button? |
| Well I guess everyone is officially spoiled now. I was officially spoiled by DeltaPlus back in episode 14 thread if anyone read his spoiler tags and then again in episode 17 thread. I'm not upset but I'm surprised it was so much later. ^_^ |
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| We were officially spoiled. Other users who will post weren't, yet. Wouldn't it be better if everyone just start using the spoiler button correctly now? Edit:(omg i said it twice, without noticing. I'm getting old. lawl) If not, maybe the mods might come here, and will kick our arses.... |
| Oh boy, I've seen that coming. But it was a very nice episode.. Taiga and Ryuuji looked good in teir outfits. But I like Taiga with open hair better. |
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