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Oct 30, 2013 5:32 PM

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This is the best episode so far, the scenes are to cute and the character development of the characters especially Mirai. She starts to befriends with Mitsuki even though at first they are very awkward to each other :)

This anime is getting better and better..I hope till the end! :)
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Oct 30, 2013 5:44 PM

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0/10
Tired of the forced moe
Yet you force yourself to watch. Quite the masochist I see.

Now Now... I do kind of understand what Emmerdeurl is trying to say. I'm slightly more tolerant on these type of things. I'm not that familiar with the concept of "moe" but instead lets call this "pandering to a certain fan base." As we know KyoAni is famous for doing this, they play it safe with their series, even when they are experimenting with a new genre. For example when they did Free! they decided to do an anime on the sports genre, but they played it safe by still using the high school setting and let slice of life elements overpower the actual sport elements.

KyoAni fan-base supports very much their own interpretation of the slice of life genre, which can be heavily seen in all of KyoAni's series. However this pisses a lot of people who aren't a part of the fan-base because it doesn't cater to them. So why do people not part of this fan-base keep watching KyoAni's series?

In one way we know that KyoAni as an animation studio makes incredible animation just for a mere TV series, sometimes reaching movie level animation. So we hope that they can use their technical skills to make something new and exciting we haven't seen before. But we are often are disappointed when they play it safe like I said before with their stories.

This is one reason why someone who doesn't enjoy the series keeps watching. Unexpected elements can make any show interesting if done correctly.
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There is still no story whatsoever going on.

very disappointed in this so far.


As long as this show stops trying to take itself so seriously I think it can get better.


The show try to take itself seriously? Seriously? Shikabane hime was serious, but not this show because there is much crazy comedy. Are you blind? And of course there is a story going on. If you dont see it, bad for you. What do you expect? Mirai wants to be Hokage or what?

I didn't say this was a super serious show, I'm just saying that it tries way too hard at times--especially last episode--to pretend that the story is dark and the characters are well-built. But it's not, the setting isn't explained well and the characters are much easier to laugh at than they are to relate to. If it wants to be dark fantasy then it should've done a better job at the beginning because it's too late for that now. Like I said, this show is better off being slice of life with fantasy elements at this point.
Oct 30, 2013 5:54 PM

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Lol at that ending
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Oct 30, 2013 6:58 PM

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Mirai joined the club because of a book
Oct 30, 2013 7:16 PM

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Hmm not bad, but a little boring at some parts.

Aya's nude :p Melons *boing*
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Oct 30, 2013 7:18 PM

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this episode really made my day, I laughed so hard. Good thing for this series that the jokes are now better than before.

In other hand I really like the atmosphere. It's not hinted clearly but I think this "society" things will make big problem in the future.
wow mirai encountering izumi in the middle of forest? I wonder what happened.

Am I wrong to find Akihito hot in this ep when he is lying on the bench? ^^;
WorldInverseOct 30, 2013 7:28 PM
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Oct 30, 2013 7:44 PM

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Maid ♥ Relaxant episode.
Oct 30, 2013 7:52 PM
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SalmonSandwich said:
Now Now... I do kind of understand what Emmerdeurl is trying to say. I'm slightly more tolerant on these type of things.


Since I defended this show all last week, and the whiners seem to be missing this week, I want to add on to what you and also Emmerdeurl said by giving an example.

First episode, after the great beginning and Mirai approaches Akihito the second time (for us, the sixth time overall), she pretends that she doesn't see him and runs to the broom closet, only to have them all fall on her bink bink bink bink bink, that is an example of KyoAni pandering that, while I don't hate, certainly does annoy me because it is just so staged and so "ah, through in her being cute and moe and the fans will eat it up." Mentality.

I can't claim to have it down to a science, but there is a different feel between staged moe and natural moe, and a lot of the moe in this series feels staged. The difference I think was best described in Bakuman: when you do a panty shot you have to make it look natural not like your filling a quota.

This show has many natural moe moments: Mirai wanting to be a friend, but completely inexperienced provides plenty of natural moe possibilities that would be perfect, they don't need staged moe scenes (another example was not stopping the nude pictures with the cat picture, feeling the need to add the "oh her breasts are like hidden melons" bit). If they wanted to do that, they could have done it a bit later when they were changing into her yukata and Mirai just happened to see.....

Its these things that take away from this show; they also are trying to jam too many genres into this series (supernatural, fighting, slice of life, tragic, pathos, humor (both dry and gag), school life, fetish and probably a half dozen other ones), this show could stand a bit tightening on this part.

Not that this makes me hate this show, as always with KyoAni the animation is first tier, and animation after all is a visual medium and as such that is important, and in this show the story is at least interesting and there are some questions still remaining, so that is all good and will keep me watching. KyoAni is seldom in my top 3 for a season, but they are, consistently in the top seven, and it is consistency for which they have such a high reputation.

sliceofhorror said:
Nice, slow episode. Kind of confused as to why Mitsuki refused to go to the festival, did she just convince herself that it was bad if she went?

Lanterns such as these are associated with festivals for the dead, called "oban" in Japan, and this is the time when the dead are most likely to return to the earth. Of course if the dead are strong the youkai are strong as well. So Matsuki was probably has some very bad memories associated with this time, either someone who is dead, or certain battles she has thought.
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Oct 30, 2013 8:16 PM

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Beautiful animation. Alright episode.
Oct 30, 2013 8:20 PM

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Good episode. Lol'd at the candy apple request.
Oct 30, 2013 8:21 PM

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while others may not like the occasional comedy, i thought it was pretty funny...

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Oct 30, 2013 8:23 PM

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Dammit why is Mirai still poor??? if she got her hands on the core of that strong monster she defeated, she'd be rich....I wonder what happened to that?? and poor teacher..her date didn't show up.
Oct 30, 2013 8:26 PM

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I didn't really like Kuriyama with those hair clips, but Mitsuki looked gorgeous at the end. That teacher was hot too. Ai looked adorable in her yukata and Ayaka looked pretty in hers. I didn't like Izumi's personality and Miroku looks suspicious.
Oct 30, 2013 8:32 PM

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Lol to discuss a girl's looks in front of the girl ;)

XD a grown man drinking a juice box.

I really liked the music while they were waiting on their food.

Doesn't her blood get dirty? It just seems gross to put it back in just like that.

50,000 yen poor girl, she always gets ripped off.

Did her wep absorb the Yomu?

"Gulp" :)

The appraiser lady is a perv :P

That reaction "Hidden melons!"

Great episode.
Oct 30, 2013 8:33 PM
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http://i.imgur.com/d3sJLet.png tfw there will never be fully uncensored kyoani animated nudes ;_;

Yeah thats not going to be happening on this series
Oct 30, 2013 8:37 PM

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Dammit why is Mirai still poor??? if she got her hands on the core of that strong monster she defeated, she'd be rich....I wonder what happened to that?? and poor teacher..her date didn't show up.

Izumi took it.
Oct 30, 2013 8:41 PM

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Good change of pace. Like Mitsuki even more after this episode! Too bad I'm still not a fan of Mirai, but her character definitely developed.
Oct 30, 2013 8:53 PM

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What did the 'everyone is alone' thing mean?
I sorta get it but can anyone elaborate on it.
Oct 30, 2013 8:57 PM

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I don't understand why some people don't like this episode. To me it really fleshed out the characters. Not only that but we get to see why they act the way they do, like mitsuki. I also can't say it enough but I love the ED. Izumi on the other hand hasn't had much development so shes on the ropes for me for the time being. Just so mysterious.
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Oct 30, 2013 9:01 PM

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I don't understand why some people don't like this episode. To me it really fleshed out the characters. Not only that but we get to see why they act the way they do, like mitsuki.

Whilst they did attempt to add in complexity into the characters, they still overdid the "comedy" and Mirai-service in between which kind of put off the mood in this episode. At least it did, for some of us.
Oct 30, 2013 9:06 PM

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This seemed like an episode to help us understand the character's more
nice change of pace from last episode :3
Oct 30, 2013 9:20 PM

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7thVoid said:
I don't understand why some people don't like this episode. To me it really fleshed out the characters. Not only that but we get to see why they act the way they do, like mitsuki.

Whilst they did attempt to add in complexity into the characters, they still overdid the "comedy" and Mirai-service in between which kind of put off the mood in this episode. At least it did, for some of us.


really? I thought the comedy was played out very well this time. This episode is kinda calm before the storm to me.
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Oct 30, 2013 9:22 PM

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really? I thought the comedy was played out very well this time. This episode is kinda calm before the storm to me.

It's just not funny. Comedy is either a hit or miss most of the time anyway.
Oct 30, 2013 9:38 PM

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The team of Yomu busting literature club members finally together. I wonder if Sakura will have a place in their newly formed friendship circle.
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Oct 30, 2013 9:44 PM

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Okay episode. That glimpse at Mitsuki's past was nice but not much happened asides from that.
Oct 30, 2013 10:37 PM

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For a comedy episode I can't believe they cut out the best joke from the LN which happened during the scene when Mirai joins the club:

Oct 30, 2013 11:01 PM

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This episode was good though I still can't follow the story in here even though stuff already happens. Ah well I'll see what the later episodes would look like.

Mirai joins the club just because of a book and everyone was happy for the new member XD. Kind of surprise that she is poor though but at least she gets a job at Ayaka's shop for those photo poses.

Mitsuki gets more screen time in here and we get to see a little bit of character development about her past though.

And Kanbaru has that depressed look after he transform into the powerful Youma in the previous episode. Haha the ending ending scene I like her brother's shocked look.
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Hiromi, you can see the greatness when you try! LMAO
Oct 30, 2013 11:17 PM

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ending themes fits the last scene so perfectly...well its good in all the ending
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Oct 30, 2013 11:26 PM

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Decent episode, but it really feels like KyoAni is on autopilot with this show.
Oct 30, 2013 11:55 PM
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that fanservice hehe

this ep was like taking a break from the intense one last week lol oh man
Oct 31, 2013 12:04 AM

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Dammit why is Mirai still poor??? if she got her hands on the core of that strong monster she defeated, she'd be rich....I wonder what happened to that?? and poor teacher..her date didn't show up.

Izumi took it.
yeah. thanks. I remember seeing it on episode 4.
Oct 31, 2013 12:17 AM

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Great episode. I just love Kuriyama's enthusiasm over food. The ending was sweet at the festival.
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Oct 31, 2013 1:03 AM

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I like Mitsuki more than Mirai.

That Hiroomi reaction at the endl ol.
Oct 31, 2013 1:06 AM

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Nice laid back episode.
Oct 31, 2013 1:19 AM

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Tried frame by frame but KyoAni just would not let me see it !! LOL

And I wonder when they put the barrier around the shop because this time we have 2 girls walking right in front of it as Mitsuki closes shop.

I have a feeling that sooner or later Mirai will meet her nemesis Sakura again when Sakura comes to the shop to sell the Youmu gemstone.

And for 5 episode in a row I see former SKE48's Hata Sawako having a role in it. Potentially a future favorite seiyuu to be promoted by KyoAni ?
So MAL finally starts locking news threads that are only a few weeks old?

I wonder where was the announcement of this change? Or we are seeing yet another case of changes made that impacted users but not communicated to them?

I wonder how long people would put up with this.

As much as I have a bunch of information to share about anime announced recently I cannot share it in news board, and the anime series is too disorganized and chaotic to share information except with people already interested in the particular series.
Oct 31, 2013 1:31 AM

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What was that scene with Sakura? Did she destroy/absorb that youmu stone? If I recall correctly, Mirai said Sakura didn't have spirit powers.

I felt so bad for Mirai when she was like "how am I going to pay the rent?! I'll starve!" That bitch Izumi stole it from her T_________T

I laughed so hard when the first "nude" pic was of Ai in cat form - I didn't expect to see that LOL

The comedy is getting better I think. Still not that funny but hopefully it improves.
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What was that scene with Sakura? Did she destroy/absorb that youmu stone? If I recall correctly, Mirai said Sakura didn't have spirit powers.
She may not have but her weapon could be a different story.
So MAL finally starts locking news threads that are only a few weeks old?

I wonder where was the announcement of this change? Or we are seeing yet another case of changes made that impacted users but not communicated to them?

I wonder how long people would put up with this.

As much as I have a bunch of information to share about anime announced recently I cannot share it in news board, and the anime series is too disorganized and chaotic to share information except with people already interested in the particular series.
Oct 31, 2013 1:42 AM

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interesting, enjoyable episode indeed. It was good to see more of Mitsuki's background and thoughts. I can understand why his bro was surprised (and excited) after hearing his sister's request for a candy apple lol.

Poor teacher, i'd volunteer to accompany her anytime :D


and still waiting patiently for a 3rd season of Spice & Wolf :'|
Oct 31, 2013 3:21 AM

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Hiromi's expression at then end...ROFLMAO!!!

Izumi is not to be trusted...
Oct 31, 2013 3:22 AM

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Fuuu Kyoani holding out on releasing that ED single :<

guess i'll have to settle with OP

decent episode is Mirai cosplaying gonna be a thing now?.. i mean shes dressed as a mahou shoujo in the Preview.
Oct 31, 2013 4:13 AM

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I don't generally like the writing in this show, but they are handling everything around Mitsuki pretty well. Such a pity that she isn't the main female character (both as far as storytelling and romantic interests go). 4/5.
Oct 31, 2013 7:03 AM

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It's funny how Akihito and Hiroomi stopped their fetish discussion when they heard Mitsuki open the door. And her expression.

Wonder who the other two members are?
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Oct 31, 2013 7:20 AM

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Iasuru said:
I like Mitsuki more than Mirai.



^

I'm finding Hiromi slightly creepy.
Oct 31, 2013 7:35 AM

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LMAO Hiroomi's reaction when Mitsuki said that she wants candy apple. The rest of the episode was Boring!!!
Oct 31, 2013 7:48 AM
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This episode reaffirms Naoko Yamada's place as one of KyoAni's best unit directors. Great stuff.
Oct 31, 2013 8:06 AM

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I wonder if Izami is trying to obstruct Kuriyama on purpose first the bad stone now the licence being revoked it doesn't make life easier for Kuriyama.
Working in the shop seems good for her tho she definitely needs some money to live from after all.
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am i the only one why the other girl stabbed a youmu and sucked something with her gun/blade weapon?
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