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| THIS IS AN ANIME ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS THE MANGA BEYOND THIS EPISODE. ---------------------------------------- That Kazuma Fujioka guy is definitely someone to keep an eye on. In fact, I think this episode beefed up the competitive atmosphere a bit with rivals. Nice to see some running again this week. Haiji's team is ready but I think they made be one of the underdogs in this competition. I see there's also some aggressive competitors in the race that pushes the limits of the main cast. My favorite episode of the show so far. It kinda shows the skill gaps between certain characters/teams too. |
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| Another problem. Bad at driving but have to go with that guy driving. Carsick by Miyu-Miyu's character. Wow, so that senpai guy knows the fastest runner (Hino-san's character). Fastest runner, main guy, and that dark skinned runner fight for fastest. Everyone's already tired, including Miyu-Miyu's character. In the end, the fastest runner won and main guy cannot defeat these two. Hino-san's character wanting him to run together with the team. Seeing reality, but the team still react the same, which makes main guy frustrated. More practice next. |
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| The exhaustion on the faces of the runners, how they struggle to keep up, it looked really well animated. I'm actually not sure why Kakeru just blew up on them. Is it cause he wants to be competitive and just can't with this team? Is it cause he lost to the man while seeing he could prolly go a bit faster eve? Confidence shot? |
| I'm seriously wondering how on earth are they going to fix up Prince. Smudy said: I'm actually not sure why Kakeru just blew up on them. Is it cause he wants to be competitive and just can't with this team? Is it cause he lost to the man while seeing he could prolly go a bit faster eve? Confidence shot? I think it's a mixture of things and we'll probably see soon why. I am betting on some kind of wanting to compete with the man (and that man won't be even competing anymore in matches like those if i understand correctly) so he got angry since he thinks his team is not going to make it + having his own issues with people (and remembering he still likes running). I mean the reason he went to another uni was because he didn't get along with people (like with the red head guy). Perhaps it's a regret + wanting more, or somesort. Guess we'll see. |
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| Fujioka really destroyed the comp. I expected such an outcome, Kakeru did great, Haiji well,the others were more or less ok. Feel sry for Prince, tho XD Regarding the atmosphere. I was really looking forward to this episode and it certainly delivered. Imo it captured the feeling of an actual race really well. Awesome stuff. It got me pumped up so much, I think I may go for a run myself now or tomorrow morning Going all out and overcoming the pain simply feels amazing. |
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| I really liked this episode and getting to see all the characters in a competition together was nice. The animation quality in this episode was also pretty great. |
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| Just hearing that van, even before seeing it, brought up horrifying flashbacks to the Yukarimobile... Well, seeing how it actually got no dents (nor did it explode like in a certain other series), they still escaped relatively safely. :D |
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| Damn, I was wondering how they were gonna do the actual running events considering how simplistic it is, but they did a pretty good job. |
 'On-Hold' is another way for a completionist to say 'Dropped' |
| I feel torn with this episode. The details with the closeups of the runners looked great. The run itself was very well done and the pacing of the event felt natural and brisk. However, when they went to the wideshots showing all the runners, the faces and the animation itself looked too wonky for me. I understand it's not easy making many bodies drawn and animated well at the same time, since anime crowds have always looked meh in general, but this sadly was no exception to that. I'll still call it a very good episode. But it could've been great. |
animejasNov 13, 2018 1:59 PM
| Great episode! The race's outcome was predictable, but everyone did his best! Prince throwing up even his soul after Haiji's crazy driving skills, his energetic pose at the starting blocks and athletic pace during the race makes him the very winner, in the end, and he's still alive, too. Yeah, Kakeru's definitely experienced something terrible in the past, it's enough that someone mentions Hakone for making him lose his temper! We'll find out more in the next episodes! |
| Their uniforms really didn't cover much, but they were looking great! And as expected their first competition was harsh. Haiji's leg isn't 100% recovered yet, it might never be, Prince had a hard time and I felt really bad for him, and Kakeru's nasty side was back. But there were some good things too, besides the uniforms I mean. lol Haiji is a friend, or at least an acquaintance of the most prominent runner, who knows his potential, and his presence was enough to shut up that red-headed demon. Welp, by the preview Kakeru's nasty side might be back to stay for at least another episode. *sigh* |
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| Fantastic episode. I've been looking forward to a real race for quite some time and this certainly delivered. The presentation was great, the way they showed the long distance running and especially the final speed bursts. It always boggles my mind when I see the long distance runner go even faster after having run so much. The amount of stamina required to do that is insane. Looks like Kakeru placed third, he wasn't able to match Fujioka or the other guy and it looks like the margin between each of them was fairly significant. I wonder if Kakeru had tried to pace himself better along with Fujioka instead of trying to match the other guy he might've come second or something. Haiji still haven't shown us his full potential, can't wait to see what he can really do. I think I can understand Kakeru's frustration at the end, it's probably Fujioka who set it off by telling him to lead the team in Hakone when Kakeru seems to think that there's no way they can compete competitively with that team. Soundtrack is absolutely brilliant as always. Can't wait for more. |
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| The race was very good. They lose but it was worth it. Fujioka seems to be nice. |
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| Kakeru kinda let his guard down when he focused on Manas, that's when Fujioka overtook and take first place while he took third. Haiji would've been in a better position if it wasn't for that knee, Prince is struggling as always. I was surprised more how the guys treated the meeting as I though they would be laid back and unfocused, moreover Prince's tenacity. Great work guys and keep it up for the next, and also improve. That was a great episode, |
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| Well, they actually did it better than I expected. Including Prince since he didn't withdraw and did his best and just for that, I appreciate his efforts. It was a good episode. I liked how the competition was portrayed and the OST was great as always. And it seems that there will be some heavy tension in the next episode regarding Kakeru's attitude. I wonder what's his problem now... |
| I was so nervous to watch this race, but I think they did it better than I expected. Maybe with good luck and more training, by the next race they will be in better shape and might classify. Poor Prince... He was the last one, but I admire that he didn't give up and continue to the very end. |
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| The episode when Prince is finally good is gonna be a fucking hype overload lmao |
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| Kakeru is such an edgy emo asshole, where is Truck-kun when you need him |
| The otaku didn't wear his interesting shirt this episode. :( The running shorts look embarrassing. They're too small. Well, it suits the characters so it's okay, I guess. The race ended just the way I had predicted, and I am fine with that as the build up was quite nice. Kakeru was quite impressive. People thought the otaku was way ahead, but then they realised that he was just too slow. lol. That guy who thought he was dehydrated was so nice. Ouji's reply to him was absolutely hilarious. Their sweating bodies kind of disgusted me. They probably smell really bad. I feel sorry for the driver that has to drive them back. I love the way their fringe gets pushed back when they run. It's so satisfying. |
| Prince still ran 3 miles in 30 minutes... thats a crazy accomplishment |
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| Wow there's another one and he's from the same uni. No he's just being lapped. XD Prince never cease to amuse. |
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| Watching the race was really captivating. That fast guy Kazuma is really likeable character, I look forward to seeing more of him. It is interesting how Kakeru thought this race would be a reality check for his teammates, but instead it ended up being a reality check for him. |
| Kakeru is so moody omg. But that makes me more keen to see his character development across the episodes. Prince on the other hand has such a positive attitude and his physical development will probably be amazing. And watching their hair being pushed back when they run is so oddly satisfying lol |
| Now they have experienced what it feels like a true race! Prince running is very appalling but inspiring! This time, Kakeru emo mode is reaching critical levels! 4/5. |
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| Awesome episode. Prince getting the best line of the episode again...'I'm not a hamster'' lol. Smudy said: The exhaustion on the faces of the runners, how they struggle to keep up, it looked really well animated. I'm actually not sure why Kakeru just blew up on them. Is it cause he wants to be competitive and just can't with this team? Is it cause he lost to the man while seeing he could prolly go a bit faster eve? Confidence shot? I think it's because he came third. Along with being excluded by his team previously because of his coach treating him as an elite, he probably also believe the coach's hype. He may have never been beating so soundly before. |
JokerVenturaNov 14, 2018 2:19 PM
| “I just spent the last two years thinking that you guys knew more than me about life and I just found out that you guys are just as dumb as me.” “Duh-doy.” “Yeah, duh-doy.” |
| Man they really gotta get Prince running with decent form. Just watching him run hurts. Even if he isn't very athletic he should have better form than that by now. Kakeru was getting ahead of himself thinking he could beat the top guys like no big deal. Turns out the other guys were just pacing themselves till the end. We see Haiji still has pains in his leg when he tries to push it. I feel bad for him for that. It's quite the savage scar he has. Also the exhausted running faces were done really well. |
| Looks like things are about to pick up. I think almost everyone realises that they are a far shot from making it now, though it does seem to be within expectations of Haiji. Till now I think Kakeru isn't really 100% on board with this whole thing, but even while running personally is clearly lagging behind the best. Losing so comfortably probably was a shock to him. |
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Suhrid1993 said: Lylaaz said: I'm seriously wondering how on earth are they going to fix up Prince. Yeah even I am thinking that. Kakeru got a good reality check as well as the other members. Fujioka is someone to keep an eye out for. Even though it probably won't happen because you can only be on your schools team, I think it would be interesting if Kakeru's old High School teammate, Sakaki, were to eventually take Prince's place on the team. His kind of attitude (and probably skill) would be good for them as long as he and Kakeru settled their past. |
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| That ending was so intense. I wanna see what happens next alreadyyy The race was pretty interesting too, the results were what I thought they'd be. Interesting new characters. |
| Talent recognizes talent, you love to see it. |
| I'm excited to learn more about Haiji and Fujioka's history! They obviously have high respect for each other, plus some level of friendship that allows Fujioka to be familiar enough with Haiji's personality to comment, "It's an interesting team, one that Kiyose would put together." |
| Haiji san sure did his best. |
| Heiji is an important person apparently, wow! A bit hard narration at this juncture against the characters of the cast, but gave the measure of how much everyone is worth: Kakeru takes a good blow for what concerns his pride, I guess. The fun parts are always a panacea. |
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| So, they need a lot more training, especially Prince, lool, I'm amazed he finished the race. |
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| Damn that Sakaki guy. He gets into my nerves. |
  ★━━─ 𝘏𝘰𝘸 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘐 𝘣𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘮𝘺 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘵? 𝘞𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘐 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘬 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘪𝘵 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘥𝘢𝘺? |
| I just didn't want anybody laughing at Prince. Thank gawd, there weren't any scenes of that or I would've been infuriated beyond measure. Kazuma was amazing. I wonder if he used to be rivals with Haiji. The fact that he respects Haiji should've put Kakeru's old teammate back in his lane smh. Haiji was bigger in his prime for sure. I saw he winced from the pain in his leg, so it's not fully recovered yet :( Hoping it'll be by the time the big race comes so he can run in it. Knee injuries are a bitch tho and that one looks p bad. I hope it can recover as close to how it once was before. |
| ohh! Kakeru is good, he's on 3rd place! this anime start to interest me.. I though it will always gloomy and drama :D Prince is always funny haha but I'm amazed that he never give up :) |
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| Wow their first race, nicely done! |
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| I hope this race inspired them more instead of maybe making them feel frustrated. |
| Haiji is so fucking cute omg.................like.....fucking cute.........he’s so cute.....HELP Great episode, I really love how they animated it & the sound direction was really great with the foley of the running steps! I was completely immersed. I loved how they’ve drawn Kakeru’s expressions. He always looks so pained & hurt...... (;´༎ຶٹ༎ຶ`) |
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