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Apr 21, 2013 3:05 AM

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I felt the episode took the show in a sudden, out of left field detour, but at the same time, it was also an insightful and refreshing episode too. It's good to finally see some back-story for Saori's character.
Apr 21, 2013 3:25 AM
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I want Saori to stay like this. You know, the "lady like" version without them weird ass glasses.
Oh and, please, be done with all these 1 episode stories already.
Apr 21, 2013 3:49 AM

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okanagan said:
Fantastic ! After seeing S2 Episode 1 I was afraid that they might be losing
their edge. Not so !


I agree.

I think the sister do care for her, I mean, she obviously wound her up so she'll have friends of her own one day.
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Apr 21, 2013 4:10 AM

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I love me some backstory, i laughed so hard at the beginning with kyousuke screaming lolol
Apr 21, 2013 5:56 AM

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Good Episode about Saori's Past!!!

I was wondering where I had seen the members of Pretty Garden somewhere. One of them was the one from the Maid Cafe Kirino and Kyousuke went to on their first IRL meetup and the other one was from when they went to the Comiket for the first time which are references from the first season. Next episode seems to be about the person Kirino beat in the race in the True Route!?

Kanata Kurusu seems to be the older sister of Kanako Kurusu so it's no wonder I felt like I saw her somewhere and thought that they may be related in some ways. Also Rie Kugimiya detected!!

Looking forward to seeing the rival in the next episode!!

5/5
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Apr 21, 2013 6:00 AM

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My Saorin-shi can't be this cute.....

4/5
Apr 21, 2013 6:09 AM

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I think my heart skipped a beat after seeing Kuroneko's cosplay at the end. <3
Apr 21, 2013 6:21 AM

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idc what anyone says, been waiting for this ep since s1. 10/5
Apr 21, 2013 7:27 AM

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That was a great episode ;D Loved the new look of Saori
Apr 21, 2013 7:28 AM
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The problem is the "1 episode for itself" thing , but I like these episode . It tells us a little bit more background about Saori :)
Apr 21, 2013 8:16 AM

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Refreshing episode
Saori Bajeena is so different.... Nice backstory of her
We could saw Kanakana twins (?) and another Chuunibyou wielder
Kuroneko cosplay in the end doesn't suit her at all XD
Apr 21, 2013 8:50 AM
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hellogarry said:

LCSeixas said:

Bro, you saying Kanakana wrote Maschera?


Isn't the words "Buy my book again" a give away?


Kanakana said that Kirino not Kuroneko. She said they should bring "Nightmare" with them next time. Before that KanaKana said that she had met Saori at Comiket, and if you recall Saori took Kirino around to several doujinshi artists she "knew".

I am curious in that it is obvious that KanaKana either created Meru or was the inspiration for it. In the past she had the trademark v sign over the eye, and obviously looks like her. However, given the success she has, it is hard to believe she would also be a doujinshi artist as well. Not impossible, but I wouldn't think it was that probable.

Also it seems clear that there is some connection between Kanakana and Kirino's Kana. They look alike, sound alike, etc. Kanakana would be around 8 years older than Kana (in that Kaori is 7 years older than Saori, and Saori is at least a year older that Kirino), so maybe Kana doesn't know her sister is the creator of the character she cosplayed, but that seems unlikely.

I am sure all this is explained in the novels, but in watching the animation it makes one wonder.

Edit: although wouldn't it be ironic if she created both series. With Mascera's hero based on her childhood friend. There is a strong connection there as well. It would explain why she was so "disrespectful" (in Kuroneko's) words to the Nightmare character. She invented it.

Imagine Kuroneko's and Kirino's reaction if they discovered the same writer wrote each of their respective favorite animations. That would be quite a shock to both.
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Apr 21, 2013 8:58 AM

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Ohh, those beautiful green eyes. OMG, Saori finally took her thick glasses off! People have been waiting since the end of the prequels to see her face. So that's where Saori got her influences from. Her sister's otaku friends. What's more, Kanata appears to be related to Kanako, if not her actual sister. She also appears to be the original mangaka of both Kuroneko and Kirino's respective favorite anime.
Apr 21, 2013 9:11 AM

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Well I don't about this it is like they want to drag this and not give us an ending only the first episode followed the plot.
Apr 21, 2013 9:17 AM
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Good anime
Apr 21, 2013 10:43 AM
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Saori was a real cutie! ♥
Apr 21, 2013 10:44 AM

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She did mention that her new title would have a "prince of darkness" character. Not unlike the guy from Maschera they keep showing off.
Apr 21, 2013 11:58 AM
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Anyone else noticed this?

Saori "Makishima"
Saori's sis' friend last name is "Shinya"

Reference to Psychopass???
Apr 21, 2013 12:14 PM

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xipwnedux6 said:
Anyone else noticed this?

Saori "Makishima"
Saori's sis' friend last name is "Shinya"

Reference to Psychopass???

Yeah because those names only belong to those characters in Psycho Pass nice catch :)
Apr 21, 2013 12:32 PM

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5/5

Great episode, I could not believe more in being able to see his face in the second series of Saori, interesting and also his drawings are terrific passato.I the AK-47 as the Suzuki GSX are made very well! Interesting all the characters shown in this cluster episode! Incredible also the growth of Saori! WOW
Apr 21, 2013 12:47 PM
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What I saw:


What I thought:
Apr 21, 2013 1:21 PM

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Finally Saori's backstory revealed! I have been wondering about that for a long time now.

And yet MORE chuunibyou!

Oh boy, if only Kuroneko knew that twin tailed girl is the author of her favorite series. Same with Kirino and the other twin tailed girl being Meruru. :)

Apr 21, 2013 1:28 PM

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theres no way this anime can have an interesting back story
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Apr 21, 2013 2:19 PM

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At least now I like Saori more than Kirino
Apr 21, 2013 2:30 PM

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Wonderful story,
that Chu2byou impression was hilarious
Apr 21, 2013 4:15 PM

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This episode gave a great background to Saori, and revealed that yes, yes she is that hawt.

There is speculation that all her new friends are somehow related to her Saori's sister's friends. Only time will tell.

All that being said I was really looking forward to a Manami centered episode :(
Oh well, I will have to wait for that to occur.
Apr 21, 2013 5:05 PM

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A back story of a character episode, huh...

Who would've thought there's a beauty behind those awful glasses.
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Apr 21, 2013 5:59 PM

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Saori's sister sure is a bitch.
Apr 21, 2013 7:37 PM

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chuunibyou fucking everywhere





but dear GOD Saori is adorable
Don't forget.
Always, somewhere,
someone is fighting for you.
As long as you remember her,
you are not alone.
Apr 21, 2013 7:45 PM
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phantom19 said:
Hah I knew Saori was a hottie.


this isnt too special when literally every woman in this series is drawn to be maximally moe
Apr 21, 2013 8:06 PM

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Decent back story and please stay with out those glasses Saori.

This season is a little too episodic tho, I don't like that.
Apr 21, 2013 8:17 PM

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Saori episode~ I cried. It was cute ㅠ_ㅠ
Apr 21, 2013 10:43 PM

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Pretty good episode, but more deep than humorous this time.
Now she has her own group of friends!

5/5.

Apr 21, 2013 11:15 PM

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Loved this episode!

I'd sure love to go to Pretty Garden. With all those manga/comics, figurines and video games, it'd be heaven.

5/5



reference to psycho pass


I thought the exact same thing
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Apr 22, 2013 12:02 AM

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I believe that Kyousuke's initial and final reactions of the episode are correct; "Who are you!?"

Nice back story for Saori, didn't expect such a interesting one to add.

Can't wait for next week :D
Apr 22, 2013 1:21 AM

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HOLY CRAP, I LOVE SAORI.


No, i'm not sorry for the caps.

Apr 22, 2013 1:25 AM

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Saori is so cute <3 hope she stay out the the glasses from now on

the ending song with characters cosplay is also great!

Apr 22, 2013 2:05 AM

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FriedIceCream said:
HOLY CRAP, I LOVE SAORI.


No, i'm not sorry for the caps.

after that episode who isnt in love with her?!
Apr 22, 2013 2:18 AM

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Well that explains why Saori is dressed like a lumberjack most of the time
Apr 22, 2013 3:09 AM
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Shimapan-chan said:
Well that explains why Saori is dressed like a lumberjack most of the time

after that episode of feels, this post cheered me up

also, dark flame master anyone?
Apr 22, 2013 3:59 AM

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so did they just cover up volume 6 chapter 3 and volume 9 chapter 2 (or 3 I forgot)?
I know saori backstory is from volume 9, but some of it was from volume 6 as well.
Apr 22, 2013 4:30 AM

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As I thought - she has green eyes. Yeah, it's cool spend money from rich parents for random things, especially if you are a japanese girl.
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Apr 22, 2013 4:44 AM
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Dendronom said:
Shimapan-chan said:
Well that explains why Saori is dressed like a lumberjack most of the time

after that episode of feels, this post cheered me up

also, dark flame master anyone?


Absolutely. Had to think about Chuunibyou almost instantly during that shounen scene.
Apr 22, 2013 5:41 AM
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They changed novel quite a bit here(dropped some great parts about Saori's game room etc), but I don't remember the part about Makishima's sisters' friends in the novel(maybe TL left it out). Anyway, this episode was AWESOME, Saori is super beautiful and her character as great as always. 5/5 for me.
P.S. Dark Flame master here too :D( I LOL'ed so much).
Apr 22, 2013 8:51 AM

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Soooo... THIS:


Turned into THIS:


:O
Apr 22, 2013 8:52 AM

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Dendronom said:
Shimapan-chan said:
Well that explains why Saori is dressed like a lumberjack most of the time

after that episode of feels, this post cheered me up

also, dark flame master anyone?
Yea... i thought the same thing :D
Apr 22, 2013 9:23 AM

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Kanakana was mentionned in the 4th episode of season 1 when Saori asked to Kirino her favorite artist.
She said something like "Meruru-chan from Yamanashi Ganma" (Comiket scene)
Apr 22, 2013 10:56 AM

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been wait for time for a long time


and aww snap @ the final scene
i found these 3 pics i found like 2 years ago


Apr 22, 2013 3:44 PM

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Lamest episode so far. Most boring flashback I have ever seen. Hadn't had the itch to skip through an episode like this in a long time...
Hope it picks up next week, because if it keeps going like this I will drop this show after about two or three more episodes.

Shirubaasouru said:
Chuunibyou No Yami No Oujisama
=.=

I was wondering why I am seeing the whole Chuunibyou thing so often lately? Is it a hype or something?


Apr 22, 2013 4:10 PM
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Man I've been wanting to know how she looked like since we saw a glimpse of it from S1.

Good episode. SAOri is hawt. 5/5
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