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| THIS IS AN ANIME ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS THE MANGA BEYOND THIS EPISODE. ---------------------------------------- Hmm, interesting we got to see more of Sakuta and Shouko screen time together after their meeting in the rain. Kinda interesting to learn more about Shouko including how her name associates with Sakuta's past. Oh and can't forget about Rio or Mai either. Sakuta is in a relationship with Mai now but she seems a little busy. However, I think they can make their relationship work especially with their chemistry. Glad to see they're focusing more on Rio too in the show. |
Stark700Nov 14, 2018 10:18 AM
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| I'm so impressed and happy with how they're handling this arc despite only dedicating two episodes to it. Not only does it show that Sakuta & Mai's relationship is constantly developing and progressing ( This episode displays that despite their constant flirty banter, they have their moments of genuine love & appreciation for each other ) but it also brings in an interesting conflict that kinda breaks the formula that has been established up until now. I think with this arc Kamoshida really shows that even outside of the scope of what Sakuta can influence he is able to write excellent side characters that feel real with their own personal issues and Futaba - Kunimi's problem hits close to home for many. I also love that the director keeps the various foreshadowing that the book tend to have about later arcs such as Shoko & Kaede. Overall it's just such a joy to see all these characters which were mostly separated until now slowly form bonds on their own. This new ending is so great. As Futaba slowly looses her labcoat and with that her stoic personality based on the realm of realism she walks towards Sakuta AND Kunimi. The two people who are the dearest to her in the world. It's just so feels good aaah! |
FappaNov 14, 2018 9:55 AM
| So Double Futaba and a new girls who is a bit of a mystery. From what i can tell the Futaba clone seems to do what Futaba really wants to do while the other is just her modest self. Still the pictures towards the end seem to suggest something else my guess is that she is craving for some attention. |
Fappa said: I'm so impressed and happy with how they're handling this arc despite only dedicating two episodes to it. Not only does it show that Sakuta & Mai's relationship is constantly developing and progressing ( This episode displays that despite their constant flirty banter, they have their moments of genuine love & appreciation for each other ) but it also brings in an interesting conflict that kinda breaks the formula that has been established up until now. I think with this arc Kamoshida really shows that even outside of the scope of what Sakuta can influence he is able to write excellent side characters that feel real with their own personal issues and Futaba - Kunimi's problem hits close to home for many. I also love that the director keeps the various foreshadowing that the book tend to have about later arcs such as Shoko & Kaede. Overall it's just such a joy to see all these characters which were mostly separated until now slowly form bonds on their own. This new ending is so great. As Futaba slowly looses her labcoat and with that her stoic personality based on the realm of realism she walks towards Sakuta AND Kunimi. The two people who are the dearest to her in the world. It's just so feels good aaah! Completely agree. The pacing of this show is one of its biggest strengths. Nothing feels rushed or unnecessarily drawn out. LOVED Sakuta's reaction with the pillow after Mai's night visit. It's little details like that (Sakuta's sprinting after he had just won the basketball guy fight was another) that make me so invested in these characters. I AM a little sketched out that Sakuta doesn't seem to bat at eyelash at the fact that Shoko's parents (if they even exist) let her visit a random older boy's apt. every day... Some suspension of disbelief required there. |
| Away from the things of man, my love, away from the things of man. |
| Great episode again. Interesting that Shouko is similar to the Shouko that Sakuta knows but isn't exactly the same person. Not to mention that the Shouko here seems to be younger. The opening sequence with Kaede was so adorable. <3 Don't worry Kaede, I'm all for that forbidden love. XD Damn, Futaba looks great in a ponytail and without her glasses. I approve. xD Koga looked great in the Yukata as well so points for that too. :3 I thought this was gonna be Shouko's arc from the past episode but I guess it's Futaba's arc? Essentially it's a story of doppelgangers? Futaba certainly had an interesting theory on it and I'm quite surprised how quickly Sakuta picked up on what she was saying. The guy actually might know a thing or two about science. Loved the scene with Mai and Sakuta at night, that was so cute. Love it, their banter is always amusing. Especially the final one when Mai answered the phone and Sakuta kept going say it again was so glorious. Interesting revelation at the end, indeed what are you doing Futaba? I wonder if that's what's behind the sudden body doubling we're seeing. Looking forward to next week. @Tan_H These questions gets asked quite so often. Most people who reply to the thread before the official simulcast time either streamed the show directly from Japanese TV or watched the raws. |
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| To think cat girl had the same name as his first crush though. Funny how much of a threat Kaede see's Shouko though. Futaba actually looks nice with her hair up though it seems she's wary of being seen as normal. The mystery behind Futaba's twin sure was intriguing as was the talk about teleportation. The breakfast scene was cute. Though it seems Futaba usually eats alone. The manner of how Futaba fell for Kunimi was cute. Futaba's twin is less of a twin but more of a copy i guess since they have the same mind and memories. That last reveal was surprising. Overall loved the expansion on Futaba and Mai and the gradual expansion on Kaede and Shouko. |
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| Futaba's double is cute and she is fire well I feel that that's what Futaba really wants to be being little bit more bold Sleep over and the breakfast parts are great and the seeing how Mai Sakuta relationship is progressing I am so happy right now. NowI am scared of what she has to talk with Sakuta also concerned about Futaba obviously |
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| A little more fanservice this episode, but thematically it fits with what Futaba is trying to do so it doesn't feel gratuitous. Arugustor said: Now I am scared of what she has to talk with Sakuta After the night conversation with Sakuta, it's fair to say Mai's pretty committed to the relationship... |
| Away from the things of man, my love, away from the things of man. |
MayInu said: I really liked this episode. Koga is finally out of the picture and we can focus on Mai and Sakuta and on Futaba; all characters I like. I'm actually very worried about Futaba and how everything will be solved. I'm rooting for her sm, but Kunimi is so oblivious to her lol like she is nowhere near his gf radar. I loved the ending though :) Now, about this Shouko kid, so far so good, but I don't get why Sakuta's first crush is such a recurrent theme. Was he going through a really harsh time atm and that's why it marked him sm? Was she going through stuff? If anyone wants to drop a spoiler on this I would appreciate it (with spoiler tag ofc). Kunimi is very much aware in a way. That conversation with Sakuta on the train hinted strongly at him being completely aware of Futaba feels. Eh that's a complicated one as the reasons for that dive into very harsh spoiler territory but to make it brief. |
Spannerhead said: A little more fanservice this episode, but thematically it fits with what Futaba is trying to do so it doesn't feel gratuitous. Arugustor said: Now I am scared of what she has to talk with Sakuta After the night conversation with Sakuta, it's fair to say Mai's pretty committed to the relationship... But when everything goes smoothly I get scared I love romance without a love triangle but when you take that out and have an understanding girlfriend it means the couple has to overcome a big problem I don't want that I want everything to be perfect T_T T_T |
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| Really smooth, well paced and interesting episode. |
Arugustor said: But when everything goes smoothly I get scared I love romance without a love triangle but when you take that out and have an understanding girlfriend it means the couple has to overcome a big problem I don't want that I want everything to be perfect T_T T_T Those a very real, down to earth problems and you can expect them & the story to handle it in the way they've been doing it so far. Have a little faith in them knowing how much the last arc showed that their bond can endure. |
| Sakuta and Mai’s relationship is really somenthing else, I’m realy getting invested in these two. Another awesome episode! 5/5 |
| The attention to detail in this show is remarkable! I'm talking about Kaede and how she reacted to when Mai's phone rang It's sad that she still isn't over the cyber bullying thing, must've been awful |
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| I screamed out the biggest NANI I've ever done when I saw the end of this episode I was shook out of my mind when I realized that there were two Futaba's but boy did I not expect to see that she's been essentially taking lewd photos and posting them online like some gravure idol O_O Damn....She is pretty hot with her hair like that tho lol Mai and Sakuta though.....WHY ARE THEY SO FUCKING PERFECT!!!!!!!!!!! HNNNNGGGGGGGGGGG Man I loved every moment and interaction between them in this episode amd I can't wait until they finally kiss The beginning scene with Shouko was very nice too btw (I understand why Sakuta fell for her) but man seeing her so young is just so surreal man xD She's a sweet girl too FireFistYK said: Right? She is far too sweet and adorable to have to be feeling like that :(The attention to detail in this show is remarkable! I'm talking about Kaede and how she reacted to when Mai's phone rang It's sad that she still isn't over the cyber bullying thing, must've been awful |
Fappa said: Arugustor said: But when everything goes smoothly I get scared I love romance without a love triangle but when you take that out and have an understanding girlfriend it means the couple has to overcome a big problem I don't want that I want everything to be perfect T_T T_T Those a very real, down to earth problems and you can expect them & the story to handle it in the way they've been doing it so far. Have a little faith in them knowing how much the last arc showed that their bond can endure. Coming from you I can relax your posts about this series has been helping me understand it more |
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MayInu said: Wow now I'm even more curious lol if you have time, would you mind giving be further details? I'm a sucker for spoilers, I'm sorry lol I really want to know more about this and what was/is/willbe going on with Sakuta and that girl. Sure! But I don't think flinging around with spoilers in here would be good. So if you wanna ask me stuff just DM me :) |
Tokoya said: I screamed out the biggest NANI I've ever done when I saw the end of this episode I was shook out of my mind when I realized that there were two Futaba's but boy did I not expect to see that she's been essentially taking lewd photos and posting them online like some gravure idol O_O Damn....She is pretty hot with her hair like that tho lol Crazy that she'd post those publicly... That's the only way I can think of that Kamisato would have them. The beginning scene with Shouko was very nice too btw (I understand why Sakuta fell for her) but man seeing her so young is just so surreal man xD She's a sweet girl too She seems too ethereal for him... Maybe she represents his ideal of love? Mai is so much more grounded and complements him perfectly. |
| Away from the things of man, my love, away from the things of man. |
| Sakutas and Mais screentime continues to be treat. It's really fun to see such a flawed, but genuine relationship. The new arc started really interesting without a time loop, but with a second Futaba instead. The contrast between these two is quite apparent, especially with those pictures shown at the end. Still waters run deep. |
One Piece episode 914 & 915 & 1027 were a mistake and 957 brought the salvation - FMmatron |
| The Sakuta x Mai partnership is God tier, I love the interchanges between them, pure gold. That was a nice twist at the end I wasn't expecting that from Futaba. It's kind of obvious why this is happening to her, im interested to see how it's all resolved. |
| Futaba, just accept yourself as you are! |
"A half moon, it has a dark half and a bright half, just like me…", Yuno Gasai |
| Futaba 2 is basically doing some of the things that Futaba wished she could do but wouldn't normally dare to. Kunimi's girlfriend is such a despicable brat and I really wish that Futaba could get her wish and score him, but this series seems way too sophisticated to grant us such an unrealistic wish. Mai and sakuta are the couple of the year. Period. |
| "Perhaps there is a universal, absolute truth. Perhaps it justifies every question. But that's beyond the reach of these small hands." Mamoru Oshii There is a cult of ignorance (...) nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that “my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge.” Isaac Asimov |
| I really think at this point that the only way to solve the problem is to have Futaba truly accept and embrace her true self. |
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| so futaba's attention seeking personality got split and separated, huh also, harem grows with each episode  |
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| yay no koga. she looked cute in her yukata ...but still trash its all bout futaba and her oppais weird show i wouldnt say its the best but it definitely a harem i woulda just slept with kaede yup yup and lol i was getting all excited but the kiss ended up messing up damnit! |
Qio420Nov 14, 2018 1:19 PM
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| Man the transitions between arcs are so smooth |
 'On-Hold' is another way for a completionist to say 'Dropped' |
| This actress sang the ending theme the worst imo. So now it's confirmed Mai is best girl AND best singer at the same time. |
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| I thought Makinohara Shouko was going to be the main focus this time but it's Futaba alright. Sakuta and Mai's interaction in this episode was so lovely to watch. Two Futaba huh. Futaba's issue is somewhat relatable to Makinohara's issue I think? (I mean Sakuta met another Makinohara right?) Also I'm curious about Mai's manager's call. I wonder what Mai wanted to talk about with Sakuta. And lastly they had to drop a big bomb like that. Futaba is doing some real risky business. And showing that mug and toothbrush in that photo, I think it was taken in Sakuta's house. So the Futaba in Sakuta's house is doing these stuffs I think. Anyway things sure are starting to get interesting (Like every single episodes. I wanna watch more dammit) |
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| I honestly expected that Makinohara was gonna be the new focus of the show but instead there are two Futaba's and one of them is taking quite some lewd pics of herself... Quite the shocker, cause I wouldn't have thought that Futaba has a bold side like that. Mai & Sakuta though... Why? Your perfection is killing me, I can't have enough of it!! Their interactions just don't get old at all and I am loving every bit of it! |
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| Sakuta's "harem" enjoying breakfast at Sakuta's home without him was the best ever example of why this isn't a harem in the first place. |
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| That ending! I didn’t expect Futaba would get that bold. I was quite hyped for 2nd best girl’s arc, and it’s delivering. Change in ED is nice too. |
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Hatsuyuki said: This actress sang the ending theme the worst imo. So now it's confirmed Mai is best girl AND best singer at the same time. If you look up the full ED on YouTube where they're all singing together, you can compare the quality of each voice directly, and yeah, Futaba's VA's voice is definitely the weakest. :( |
| Away from the things of man, my love, away from the things of man. |
Arugustor said: Fappa said: Those a very real, down to earth problems and you can expect them & the story to handle it in the way they've been doing it so far. Have a little faith in them knowing how much the last arc showed that their bond can endure. Coming from you I can relax your posts about this series has been helping me understand it more The existence of these worries among a majority of this series' anime-only fans, just shows you how disenchanted we've become by other anime (>_<) You'd say it's time the industry starts to reflect, but at the same time it is my understanding that the majority of the (Japanese) anime audience actually likes such completely unecessary drama. |
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| Dang that was a good episode. Glad Futaba is getting a small arc dedicated to her because she's one of my favourite characters. That ending shook me, I thought the girlfriend was going to bitch to Sakuta again like always but nope, I was wrong! Can't wait to see what happens next because this show is shaping itself to be one of my favourites of the year. |
| I have a theory that the reason for Futaba's split might be that she wanted to be noticed, especially by Kunimi. She probably asked herself: "There's no way I could appeal to him with my looks. I don't have any sex-appeal, do I?", then tried to see if she could be the version of herself that did have sex-appeal and that could appeal to others with her looks by posting pictures of herself online on Twitter with a secret account. It's at that point that she got so embarrassed with herself and asked herself: "There's no way I could have done that, is there? It's not me on those picture, or at least it's certainly not the real me... or is it, by any chance?" It's then that the two versions started existing at the same time, separate from each other. I guess that the solution to resolve this situation would be for Futaba to accept that both versions are actually one and the same. |
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| Dropped. I think it gets a bit boring ... and I doubt it could entertain me again in the next episodes. Shows like Amagami SS where the different girls each get romantic progress were better. (Even Seiren.) Or shows like Oregairu where it was only with mainly 2 girls. This feels still "okay" since the other girls here are okay. But there isn't really any progress. Feels like a bit of modified boring SoL. (Modified by the scientific stuff ... but still not really interesting.) A bit shocking to see that lil bit scientific stuff is enough for people to vote this higher than other similar anime (where the girls were better or at least as good as here). :D (I mean it can't be that high only because of the girls since other anime have girls that are better.) |
Luthandorius said: Dropped. I think it gets a bit boring ... and I doubt it could entertain me again in the next episodes. Shows like Amagami SS where the different girls each get romantic progress were better. (Even Seiren.) Or shows like Oregairu where it was only with mainly 2 girls. This feels still "okay" since the other girls here are okay. But there isn't really any progress. Feels like a bit of modified boring SoL. (Modified by the scientific stuff ... but still not really interesting.) A bit shocking to see that lil bit scientific stuff is enough for people to vote this higher than other similar anime (where the girls were better or at least as good as here). :D (I mean it can't be that high only because of the girls since other anime have girls that are better.) It's okay, not everyone gets every anime. If you try to watch it with expectations that are different from where the plot is heading in addition to judging it by standard from a genre (romance/harem) that only resembles the show's actual genre (fantasy/drama), you will definitely be disappointed. |
GomizillaNov 14, 2018 3:15 PM
| Sacrificing sleep and sanity for more anime-induced dopamine. |
| Except that I don't consider it even trying to be fantasy/detective/drama. Just because someone puts a few of these tags here on MAL and they are adding some stuff like that to not make it look like a generic harem ... it doesn't mean it actually is fantasy/detective or some of that stuff. Would mean you just had to add 1 fantasy creature to a harem or whatever other genre ... to suddenly turn it fantasy and avoid it being a "harem" (or other stuff you don't want others to call it cause it sounds so bad). |
| It's hard to choose who's best girl if you tell me: Futaba lewd science girl or Mai bunny-senpai. |
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