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Oct 20, 2013 9:30 AM
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Was that a talking turtle?! Whoa, now there's something I didn't expect to see yet.

The episode was okay. I love the atmosphere though. Oop and some old friend reunion. I sense some tension there already though. Cute ending :3. Lol, a date...
Oct 20, 2013 9:47 AM
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Decent episode. It was relaxing as expected. The characters were likable. Glad they got along with one another. That tortoise deity was cute.
Oct 20, 2013 10:31 AM
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This show really knows how to calm you down, it's so soothing. It was nice that those two heralds let that turtle stay with them, and Gin and Makoto's relationship seems to develop more and more as each episode passes, I like it.
Oct 20, 2013 10:31 AM
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Hope we see more kinds of heralds in the future
Oct 20, 2013 10:53 AM
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This show deserves more popularity - it's so lost in this grandiose season!
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Oct 20, 2013 11:13 AM
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They will appear in the next episode! Finally!
Oct 20, 2013 11:36 AM
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This is more like it. Very nice episode unlike last week's.

Looking forward to next one too since i'm highly interested in the new characters.
Oct 20, 2013 11:47 AM
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Looks at all them new characters...

Where mah White Tiger Herald, betch? You can't have a supernatural show without a White Tiger spirit, betch. >:C
Oct 20, 2013 11:51 AM
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Kurini said:
They will appear in the next episode! Finally!


Yay! I have been waiting for them to appear too, ever since I saw them in the OP.

The episode was really nice. I really like anime such as this where nothing significant happens yet you experience a nice breeze. Gin didn't forget the first woman he met, probably Makoto's ancestor, so I am sure he will cherish his time spent with Makoto even after she's long gone. :)

Let's not talk about depressing stuff and enjoy their friendship as the anime progresses. This is undoubtedly one of the better anime this fall. Looking forward to upcoming episodes. :)
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Oct 20, 2013 11:54 AM

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This ep really *sniff sniff* So sweet! Super excited on next week's ep!
Oct 20, 2013 12:09 PM

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Great episode after that train wreck which was last weeks ep.
I still think there's loads of things they need to avoid doing in order for me to really like it, the atmosphere was nice and the animation is a beautiful as always.
Oct 20, 2013 1:03 PM

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Great episode this week as well. Gin was so cute again xD Really love this anime already <3

I look forward to next episode and the two new characters \o/
Oct 20, 2013 1:04 PM

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A strange "date" indeed. Must have looked even stranger to outsiders.

More new characters next episode.
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Oct 20, 2013 1:08 PM

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Way to ruin their nice moment Yumi lol.
Oct 20, 2013 1:22 PM
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Kawaii ending, cute little turtle. xD
Oct 20, 2013 1:23 PM
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That was a nice heart-warming episode.
Oct 20, 2013 1:37 PM

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Beautiful with quite a melancholy feel to the ending when Makoto realised Gin will live on way past her own death.
Oct 20, 2013 2:06 PM

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great episode as expected. I love those "twins" heralds, they're so old they could fall asleep at any moment XD

I wish the series will reveal some flashbacks of Gintaro, i'm really interested in the story of his encounter with that lady who gave him the orange.

This season is pure awesomeness, lots of great shows of various genres. This one is a perfect show for me while waiting for the upcoming Natsume Yuujinchou OVA, since both give similar vibes.. Now if only Gingitsune is a 2 cour show, that would be awesome :(

slightly off topic, i think the OP (tiny lamp) is one of the best opening song this season. Aside from this and Uchouten Kazoku ED, I hope fhána can get more chances to perform more songs for any anime in the future. Towana's voice is so sweet~


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Oct 20, 2013 2:15 PM

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Seriously...this show is so good.
Oct 20, 2013 2:36 PM

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Such a nice episode
I like the other spirits appearing
The goofy liondogs and sad story about the turtle herald

ED style looks like the same as Nagi no Asakura
Oct 20, 2013 2:51 PM

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Gintaro's presence makes this so enjoyable.
Oct 20, 2013 3:24 PM

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Great episode! Makoto and Gintaro are so sweet together. The lion dogs were funny constantly falling asleep.
Oct 20, 2013 3:45 PM

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Nice episode, nice soundtrack for the ending as well.

5/5.

Oct 20, 2013 4:12 PM

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10:21 kimochi ii〜

Nice. 7/10 for this ep.
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Oct 20, 2013 4:41 PM
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Very good episode. Just goes to show you don't need a lot of action or comedy or frankly much of anything as long as you have a moment of real emotion. Well done, bodes well for the rest of the series.

Shinto Lesson: while the shrine in the episode is fictional, when they mentioned a shrine that would have a turtle herald the writer picked a real shrine Matsunoo Taisha in Kyoto. The shrine was founded when a leader of the powerful Hata Clan saw a turtle bathing under a waterfall. Here is a quick rundown of the legend.

http://www.matsunoo.or.jp/english/english01.html

Today the Matsunoo network has some 1,114 shrines throughout Japan, so it isn't impossible that it would have a sub-shrine in Tokyo (sub-shrines are pretty much as depicted here - shrines not have the chief diety but scattered throughout the grounds there are stand-alone altars that one can pray to other gods). The thing that Matsunoo is most associated with when speaking to Japanese would be the production of sake.
Oct 20, 2013 4:56 PM

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I enjoyed the turtle herald, but to bad his shrine was destroyed. Gintaro needs to find his partner asap. Those two need to reunite!!!

Great episode!!!
Oct 20, 2013 5:11 PM
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Those lion dog heralds were so funny and cute ^^ I'm excited to see the next episode, Ono Kensho's character and the herald that's with him!
Oct 20, 2013 5:18 PM

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Good episode!

Yay, we'll finally see the male character next episode!
Oct 20, 2013 5:28 PM

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"When ever a car hit one, the shell would explode like fireworks." Wow that is a mean thing to say :p

"You can think of it as a date" Damn that would be one weird date/couple :p

Kawaii!
Oct 20, 2013 5:39 PM

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Her father didn't know how to speak with a turtle LOL
This anime has a good vibe, I love it!
Next episode we have new characters, can't wait!
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Oct 20, 2013 6:13 PM

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"DETO MENDOKUSE"

YES! Next episode they will appear.
Anyway, I totally love this show, so heart-warming and relaxing.
Oct 20, 2013 9:03 PM

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Loving the atmosphere so far, very relaxing and pleasing to watch. Curious about that new character and spirit from the preview.
Oct 20, 2013 9:13 PM

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wow this episode was great.
Especially the ending, which was so sweet.
There are moments where the animation looks amazing.
Oct 20, 2013 9:19 PM

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"Whenever a car hit one, the shell would explode like fireworks" ...yeah that's a nice thing to say, head priest XD!

Yay we get to see Haru next episode!
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Oct 20, 2013 11:53 PM

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Great episode. One of my favourite animes of the season so far.
Oct 21, 2013 12:41 AM

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Well... that was sweet.
Oct 21, 2013 3:01 AM

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Gin x Makoto ftw

stfu ok.

Oh my god that turtle. and the Utamaru and the other-maru guy was hilarious.
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Oct 21, 2013 4:42 AM

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Gin x Makoto ftw


I feel the same. Should I feel guilty? ;_;
Oct 21, 2013 4:46 AM

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100 times better then 2nd episode. really.
Oct 21, 2013 4:56 AM

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Love this episode. Those old heralds are very talkative and hilarious.

The preview for the next episode looks good. Cant wait to see the new characters :D
Oct 21, 2013 5:50 AM
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This show is absolutely beautiful.
It's relaxing yet I was really moved by the end of the episode.
Oct 21, 2013 7:06 AM

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So relaxing... I love this Anime.
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Oct 21, 2013 8:38 AM
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Poor turtle, at least it have to stay.
Oct 21, 2013 1:20 PM

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So far I found this anime to be my best of the season, I dunno what it is but it's simply amazing.
Oct 22, 2013 7:26 AM

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Poor Turtle Hearld TwT

Whoa what are you saying Makato's Dad!!!

Yay Ono Kensho appears!!!
Oct 22, 2013 8:48 AM

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Makato's dad is a very strange man.
Oct 23, 2013 2:57 AM

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I laughed so hard when the dad talks about turtles exploding like fireworks xDDDD
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Oct 23, 2013 11:22 AM

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Ciara said:
meganerotic said:
Gin x Makoto ftw


I feel the same. Should I feel guilty? ;_;

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Oct 23, 2013 11:51 AM

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Such a good show. So relaxing. Best episode so far...

We finally get more of that hottie priest next week.
Oct 23, 2013 6:35 PM

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Much better than last episode, that one was way too angsty and focused on cliché highschool slice of life, this one is what the show is supposed to deliver.
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