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| A lot of hate for Kyoukai in this thread. To be honest, she is a pretty realistic charter. Imagine someone invading your family and taking over what you are aspiring for. The real culprit is her father for not giving proper attention to his children. |
| Damn...all of my problems with Rei just went away with this episode. Completely turned to his side now. His Aunt and adopted sister were absolute bitches. |
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| It's becoming clear why 3-gatsu has won all these manga awards. I have to say, I'm usually not shinbou's biggest fan but he and shaft are doing an absolute bang-up job here, no complaints at all :) |
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| this show is a rollercoaster of joy and sadness |
| "This emotion is mine alone. It is for Madoka alone." - Homura or how I would descripe Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magica. |
Manaa said: I've never liked SHAFT to be honest, and only decided to watch Sangatsu no Lion because the manga it is based on shares the author with Honey and Clover. Now I can't express how glad I am this one specific studio is making the anime, because the work they do here is simply brilliant. Every episode makes me speechless, this one especially - literally no words on how greatly directed it was. Every feelings Rei goes through are so vividly shown, starting from tenderness when his "father" gave him his cardigan, and ending on despair he fell into when he saw Momo's scratches. Wow, just wow. An award for portraiting peple's emotions. coronene said: It's becoming clear why 3-gatsu has won all these manga awards. I have to say, I'm usually not shinbou's biggest fan but he and shaft are doing an absolute bang-up job here, no complaints at all :) We're quite fortunate that Shaft is showing an incredible amount of restraint when it comes to this series. Honestly didn't think they had it in 'em, given their recent works. Not that they're recent works are bad, I mean, but how manic their directing style usually is - it would have been an awful mix with March Comes in Like a Lion. It's been so long since I've read the manga, so I forgot how tough of a life Rei's had. He's obviously the type of guy who holds it all in(also the type of guy to constantly blame himself), until he can't anymore, like the scene with Momo(reminded him of his own younger sister, which was quite heartbreaking). Had to be incredibly tough for him to comfort Hinata in episode 3 without breaking down himself. Always found it interesting how Masachika Kouda ended up being Rei's savior, but in doing so neglected his own kids, thereby causing even more stress for Rei. You can definitely blame his parenting style, but it's also not so black-and-white. He's not a bad guy. Anyway, one of the best shows of the season. |
| Can the animals in this show stop talking already? its pissing me off and making me almost drop for cringeness. I like the story but the comedy is so cringy and bad that makes me uncertain if i should continue watching or not. For real.. |
| Momo is adorable sad episode but the talking animals made it slightly less sad. i really like Rei's step-father, but that whole family situation sucks...really complex and realistic. i really want to see how the sister is now |
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| Uau. Was all I wanted to see. Development. The protagonist has for sure some value to me now. I want to know what happened after that and where those people are right now. |
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| Momo is such a cuty, my hurt was melting when she got hurt. (fuck that dog) Rei's past was so sad and tough. The directing of this show is exceedingly great! 5/5 |
| I thought this was an okay episode, then I came here and apparently everyone is praising it? I will make it clear, I don't really care for the "dramatic" stuff that happen in this show; they just make the show beyond boring for me, since they are so drawn-out and don't touch me in the least, with the exception of Hinata's breakdown moment in episode 4, but that's the only scene that managed to touch me. Yet people think this episode was more touching? ...I will never understand that. Maybe it's just me, but the only thing I liked about this episode was the part with Momo. Rei's backstory was okay, I guess. Honestly, I will keep watching this show just for the Kawamoto family. |
| Wow. That backstory is breathtaking. I'm looking forward to learning more about both of his families. |
| My life is completely different from him but the episode was completely relatable. Great episode |
| I want to see more of Kyoko. She is so cool and passionate. May be she was too envious but i still support her. I can't blame her. That was her stupid fucking dad's fault. |
GvendolineMar 18, 2017 6:50 AM
| So we get the Kiryama backstory at last. What a past he's grown from. |
| I'm Bruneian and I like anime. And Manchester United. And fat cats. |
| Damn that backstory sure was dark and depressing :// quite great character development though! It's good to know a bit more about his past. |
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| Kyouko is a beautiful girl, I wonder what happened after Rei left the household. |
| Wow that was a disturbing back story. |
| That ending was really powerful. Loving it so far, some people cant like the show due to its slow pacing, I can understand that on some series, but I loved it here, the slow pacing, slow building of the characters and plot development is so relaxing and sad at the same time... |
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| One more reason for me to not like dogs Rei's story is really sad, felt more sorry for Kyouko than for him though |
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| This series has been fantastic so far, god damn. I hear Umino wanted Shaft for this series and it looks like this has been an excellent combo because her writing and the visuals make for an excellent experience so far. So, about the scene last episode with Kyouko. A lot of people seem to assume it was sexual assault. But, honestly, I'm not so sure at this point. What if Rei was in love with her at one point and that scene with her in the bed, which at first glance does come across as kind of sexual, was just her bullying him like we saw in this ep? If he did grow up to like her in that way then her hatred for him could definitely lead to complicated feelings. That said, hopefully this will be expanded on later in the series when she inevitably shows up in the present day. |
| "Yes, I have been deprived of emotion. But not completely. Whoever did it, botched the job." - Geralt of Rivia |
| Kyouko was such a bitch. She can catch these hands. |
| "No, son, you may not have your body pillow at the dinner table!" |
| I'm really hoping for more light-hearted, optimistic and comedic parts of this show. The melodrama is a bit off-putting for me. |
| Numbuh 3, you've got to get off the couch, you cannot sit in that tree house, girl you like Rainbow Monkeys so grab your little shit and then swing! Hand tracks be tracking me to different doorways. In a maze, and I don't know what to do. Guaranteed though, Ima find the emeralds. |
| finally getting into the real plot |
| Momo is one of the most adorable kids I've seen in anime. Rei's life has been pretty awful. Too tragic. |
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| When Rei remembered her little sister a part of my heart was broken. |
| Damn, he also had a little sister, too damn sad! And his family was super awful, they didn't care about him at all. And meh, I really hate Kyouko, that brat couldn't stand to see someone better than her. |
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| Child Rei is so fucking cute. Not nearly as cute as Momo though, of course. Know what's even cuter? Rei AND Momo. This entire episode was really sad. I loved it. I respect Rei so much more after this episode. You as the viewer can truly tell he is hurting from his awful past. His character had to suffer through so much. It almost feels like he's a real person. It's remarkable that this is only the fifth episode and we have already gotten so much development for these characters. Also, Akari is really wise, huh? |
| The shogi family that adopt Rei is toxic!.. focusing only on shogi is so stupid. It just a game! I hate that orange hair girl! I know she's just jealous but hurting him don't make a difference! Grrr I really really hate girls like her!!!! |
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| Damn that dog for hurting the cutest kid of this series Rei's family and Kyouko are pretty shitty, not caring for Rei at all after his big loss, at least his father's friend is there |
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| Damn that was a powerful but, also very painful episode. Rei has been through some shit. |
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| This anime keeps getting better and better. |
| I originally dropped this series 2 years ago and now I'm picking it up again and rewatching it from the beginning, I wish this episode was one of the first episodes because I definitely would've continued this series since it finally hooked me into the show. |
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| Rei’s past is so sad and tragic. Finally we get to know how he ended up living alone and why he played Shogi. And good for him that he has the three sisters and Nikaidou and those other Shogi players as his friend. |
| So this was why Rei was in so much pain when he beat his 'dad' ; because he did not want to devour any more of his new family |
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| This is what Slice of Life should be, full of up's and downs, just as life is. This anime captures this essence damn near perfectly only 5 episodes in. The range of emotions and feeling is already so vast and powerful. Also the background music is really beautiful, reminds me of Lo-fi |
Celest__Feb 27, 2021 6:10 PM
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| Hm.. So his whole family died in one day.. Accident?.. Well, he doesn't like shougi.. But maybe also doesn't dislike either?.. Like majority of people work actually not the work of their dreams.. So it's no tragedy, really, if he'll work job he's just neutral about, really.. He got lucky he was taken, really.. It'd be much harder to live in orphanage for him, with how he badly gets with other people.. And even if he got disliked by some of family members.. In orphanage he'd get disliked by even more people, with how many people are in there.. It did affect the other people in the family he arrived in, on the other hand.. But it's that parent's responsibility and choice that he accepted Rei in the family.. And children.. They can do something else in life, not necessary shougi.. Rei wasn't the only opponent for them, they just weren't on the level, it's just not for them.. People just have to find something else to do in life, and that's all.. Or continue to seek shougi, if that's what they want.. If Rei wouldn't be a dangerous opponent for them, someone else would.. And if it's about critic - who cares.. I mean, if press would start to say that they suck comparing with Rei and stuff.. Results are what matters.. And badmouthing - additional advertisement, really.. Yeah, it'd be different than if they wouldn't pick him in family.. But everything is still possible.. Just decide, on what you want to reach.. Continue on shougi route.. Or do something else.. |
| Bawling like a baby almost every episode. That scene where Rei brought Momo home to tend to her wounds & then got reminded of his past & started crying — I cried so hard. The art & sound direction were so immersive too. Feel so bad for Rei. His character makes me so sad. I can feel how alone in all of this he feels. All those scenes of him & his apartment as well always leave this empty feeling in me. He must be in so much pain & hurt. I feel so emotional watching this. Umino Chika & her way with her stories & characters always speak the words of my heart. |
 ꕤ but i’ll probably remember over and over again you were there and everyone else was there — the day we all searched for just one thing ꕤ |
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