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Apr 9, 2019 8:41 AM

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Oh it was Ichika's arc all along. Nice segway there to give her a character build up and improve her relationship with Uesugi. Didn't expect Ichika's driver to be bi LOL! I'm sorry if I assumed you're her secret BF. Guess I'm reading too many sketchy relationship manga/doujins ʕ ͡° ʖ̯ ͡°ʔ

And of course, Miku acting cute as always ~

shanimebib said:
Oh boy! They are already picking the same thing!



That's foreshadowing if I ever saw one
Apr 12, 2019 5:11 PM
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I somehow managed to sit through this. Oh well, I guess this anime couldn't pull something more serious with that old man... Cool episode.
Jun 26, 2019 2:26 PM

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i bet for a moment ichika thought hes gonna kiss her 😂

talking about part bit before this
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Oct 24, 2019 7:27 AM
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Can I just say this:

Car, sketchy mustachioed camera man, actress. Legit thought she's doing Fake Taxi videos.
Dec 1, 2019 12:20 PM
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This was the best episode so far in the show. Things are looking good at last. I have quibbled in the last episode for how predictable some aspects of this show are, like Ichika having an affair or whatnot. I actually like being proven wrong on that, it makes it way more enjoyable to follow as things are exceeding my expectations, turning from a suspicious affair to a positive passionate dream hunt.
Feb 6, 2020 1:09 PM

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Im starting to get the feeling this series cant really have an ending with just one of them. Im starting to think its going for a "He marries them all" situation. Honestly wouldnt mind that since I generally like them all and they're sisters. Especially with that line "If one of us find happiness we share it with the rest" line.
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Jun 19, 2020 8:15 PM

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yeh fair enough that was a good ass episode. My views of Futarou are definitely fluctuating for the better now, im happy they didn't make him completely oblivious to his surroundings and actually showed good development on his end, even if he made a few bad moves that made me just go "eeeeeeeeee". His conclusion to what he really felt wasright to call relationship with the girls was, not entirely wrong i guess, "I'm their partner" i mean... he's a little confused, but he's got the spirit.
But all in all, his talk with Ichika about her future, true emotions etc was actually really well done. That part made me quite like him, being able to point someone's flaw out for the better or worse for them without shying away to do so. I respect that.
Seems like this anime is swaying more to the Miku ship, which is aight i guess. There chemistry is probably the best rn overall and they have their cute moments.
Oh that end scene. Fucking FEELS bro :c
Jan 5, 2021 3:43 AM

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Great episode!

So, I am assuming one of the girls inspired Fuutarou to be who he is now. Lmao, from that picture of all of them when they were kids they all looked alike, at least the hairstyles.

As expected, they were throwing us off with Ichika's job. Very wholesome of Fuutarou though, to help his partners. And of course we can't have an episode without Miku being adorable.
Jan 8, 2021 8:26 AM
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big bazong as very n ic e i like them
Jan 15, 2021 12:59 PM

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I was worried that she auditioned porn lol
Anime is fun.
Jan 27, 2021 1:29 PM

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Good episode, ended without too much drama. Ichika is definitely number 2 now, but that was not enough to beat out Miku.
Feb 28, 2021 11:34 PM

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Pretty fun episode. Ichika is still probably the weakest character out of the main cast but at least she’s got some backstory ig
Mar 16, 2021 8:37 AM
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I don't really get the significance of Ichika being 'the eldest' (etc.) when they're quintuplets ... What's the difference between their births, minutes?
Jun 10, 2021 3:17 AM
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thu what weird anime and that guy really doesn't know ((: 😭💗(^///^)
Oct 14, 2021 2:47 AM

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Well that became an awkward situation and why did he just sit there like that when he saw them hugging...in an alleyway

There's some unique development between Fuutarou and Ichika finally something's happening and developing already didn't know she's going to be acting in the future

Damn Uesugi sleeping while his eyes are open is that even possible I can't even sleep with while sitting up.
Nov 25, 2021 12:32 AM
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Quite a big plot progression, i'd say. Who could've guess in the first time Ichika previous job was a model, and she quite good when acting too? Not to mention to what a move every girls had there, especially when i refer to Nino in a little one, and Miku in a big two. Huge pity for Miku though, completely ignored with her hair style change. But, Fuutarou sure had his first priority, escorting lovely HanaKana voice acting onto that place. Oh well, whatever that firework scene means near the end, i can say that Ichika got a nice portion here, while leading poor Fuutarou onto her lap. Oh shit, and i am fine with whatever true 'partner' that Fuutarou choose in the end. So far, he just regarded them as the partner only. Very interesting episode xd.
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Jan 9, 2022 5:00 AM

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this show is so bad and dumb, but i cant stop watching
Apr 17, 2022 9:37 AM

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cauchyschwartz said:
I don't really get the significance of Ichika being 'the eldest' (etc.) when they're quintuplets ... What's the difference between their births, minutes?
There really isn't any but it's just something siblings do. I grew up with a pair of twins that did the same thing. It's important to them and thats enough i guess
Jul 8, 2022 8:23 AM

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Straight up thought that Ichika was a NSFW actor lol Miku is so cute. The good thing is that now Futaro has another sister on his side that is willing to cooperate with him!
As a wise man once said, "No one hates anime more than anime fans"


Jul 28, 2022 5:14 AM

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How dare the Hitler looking guy takes Miku like that!? Unforgivable!!.

Fuutarou saying he's their partner was great!
Love the character development Ichika got this episode.

The ending was very sweat and heartwarming.^^
Nov 18, 2022 10:38 PM
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A bit of a cliche but still is good
Dec 2, 2022 4:54 AM
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scort? nooooo, actress!!!! you are very bad thought!!! kekeke
Dec 30, 2022 11:23 PM
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On Quintessential Quintuplets, S1E5 !!!!!!!!!!!SPOILERS AHEAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Current Ranking:

1.Miku
Is there much to say? The episode practically opens with another example reinforcing the idea that Miku is objectively best waifu.
As implied by her flashback, she changes her hairstyle to voluntarily appear more attractive. This is most likely an effort to maintain and strengthen her bond with Uesugi. If so, she’s the most committed to their friendly relationship and it’s adorable. Another way it could be interpreted is that she’s simply acting upon her insecurities alone, which still makes her relatable as a character.
It is important to note that this is the weaker interpretation though, given that at the time of the flashback she worries about Uesugi’s lack of reappearance, meaning that she was considering him specifically in her thoughts at the time.
In another example, Miku smiles welcomingly at Uesugi after he calls her his ‘partner’. Her smile is emphasized by the sparkling backdrop behind her, indicating her joy for the title. It’s an unconventional compliment, yet she accepts it with an expression of much thankfulness. Again, it displays her humility and gratefulness for even the small things, working in tandem with the previous example to reinforce this overall superior, attractive image of Miku.

2.Nino
The idea being developed around her hostile character resulting from an expression of high value for her sisters is also reinforced in this episode. She appears worried in the first frame we see her, given the background context of failing to see the fireworks with her sisters, and her hostile ‘facade’ drops momentarily at the end when she thanks Uesugi for providing a compromise. It hints at the idea that there’s another side to her character that we’ve only been partially revealed to, of which is a better representative of her true self. Still, her character has not been developed too much in this episode, and like Miku, pre-established truths were simply emphasized which unfortunately does not give her a good fighting chance at stealing number one.

3.Itsuki
I like how Itsuki’s tough-girl attitude was lessened in this episode and her vulnerability exposed more as she welled-up at the fact of being lost and abandoned by Uesugi. It’s one of the rare moments that we get to see her more realistically, having her own weaknesses, which is either being lost, not being with her sisters for the occasion, or both. If the latter option is entertained, then, like Nino, it exposes the strength of her bonds with the people she cares about the most and suggests that she’d be well-committed in a romantic relationship.

4.Ichika
Intially, I only saw Ichika as a lazy scumbag with a playfulness that only made her slightly seductive. I found this episode to be slightly redemptive though, as she was hiding her hidden, passionate pursuit of an acting career. With an affinity towards arts myself, especially performance and media-arts, I found myself respecting her decision to lower her attentiveness to academic studies. It’s not a decision I fully agree with, however, personally having experienced the drag of academic studies interfering with my own artistic passions, I admired and understood her focusing on her dreams and more empathized with her philosophy of living life to the fullest in an earlier episode. Her hard work ethic in this field, as suggested by her rushing off to work in a previous episode, may even explain her messy room and appearing tired when Uesugi arrives. It should be mentioned that although she was sacrificing a special time with her sisters, she felt she was doing the best thing for them by hopefully making them proud when she eventually revealed her hidden intentions. She may have been mistaken, but it goes to show her own consideration towards those she cares about, which is all that matters. It’s this that I believe redeems her character, and combined with her big sister energy, significantly improves her attractiveness in the group.

5.Yotsuba
She’s just the same old energetic and childish girl. She is respectable though in the sense that she knows how to make light of a bad situation, as seen with her positivity regarding their splitting up when watching the fireworks. Other than that, she just fails to be romantically appealing to me. She honestly just sounds like a good friend.

Extra Notes:
Why does Uesugi study so much? I like how we’re starting to get a bit more insight into his character rather than leaving him feeling quite 2-dimensional. I hope they don’t fail to develop his character into something interesting. Apart from that, this review took way too long to write and honestly I feel like I may have failed to effectively write my thoughts just because I am just so ready to move on to something else now haha. But thanks regardless for reading thus far.
Feb 19, 2023 4:30 PM

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Such a good episode!

I especially enjoyed the ending with Ichika letting Miku have her favorite even though they have similar tastes.
Feb 23, 2023 11:17 AM

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One more episode with a script hole, with the character confusing the totally different characters in appearance. This anime is really stupid.
Jun 28, 2023 6:26 AM

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Wait...KOTORI FROM LOVE LIVE IS SINGING THE ED AND I JUST NOTICED?


After this necessary line, this small arc had a bittersweet expected ending, BUT... i correctly guessed just in time that those little fireworks bought before would have been used for the actual moment when the sisters all reunited. That was sweet. Futaro is a very enjoyable main character despite many "very poor choice of words" that would amuse the Joker. Glad that the moustache guy wasn't a suspect figure even if he mistook Ichika for Miku (still wonderful even with that different hairstyle) and i enjoyed the former pronouncing meta words with his tutor. This small arc was extremely satisfying, hoping the series will live up at the same level after it.
Dec 16, 2023 6:52 PM
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Well these two are really cute together in my opinion
Feb 3, 2024 11:06 PM

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This is Ichika's episode. Voiced ba Kana Hanazawa, it's a nice change from the usual characters she voiced before.

Fūtarō has won her cooperation. She is starting to like him, but their relationship feels like they're colleagues. Miku is still leading.
Feb 13, 2024 8:10 PM
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the boss's "Chuu" was unexpected lmao
Apr 26, 2024 2:14 PM
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Great episode imo!
Jul 18, 2024 10:24 PM

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wow what an episode, Futaro and Ichika hugging so they can hide from her cameraman. With Futaro thinking it doesn't feel right to call him and Ichika friends, she calls him fussy and gets upset, with Futaro realizing if what he said about being acquaintances with Miku upset her. Wrong move on Futaro's part, he shouldn't feel so conflicted about whether or not he is establishing some sort of friendship with some of the quintuplets. The cameraman confuses Ichika for Miku (funny), with Futaro and Ichika giving chase and approaching the cameraman. Futaro says Miku is his partner and how he got the wrong person. With Futaro learning that Ichika is an actress and the cameraman learning that Ichika is a quintuplet, it was quite a shock for them lol.

Futaro going out of his way to help the quintuplets and telling Ichika they are partners in a cooperative relationship, along with the goal to tutor and clear his family's debt shows he isn't going to give up easily, and was able to see through Ichika's fake smile hiding her true feelings. Ichika explains she wants to stand out as the tallest among her sisters by getting a big role in acting and keeping it a secret until she actually made it. Ichika attends the audition, and does very well with high motivation thinking about Futaro.

Futaro and Ichika go together to apologize to the rest of the sisters at a park, where Futaro called the other sisters to meet up at the park after Ichika left for the audition. He brought them together to use the fireworks Yotsuba bought so the sisters be together and see some fireworks, even if they are small and not as grand as the ones at the festival. The rest of the girls also apologize for getting all separated which is great, along with Nino admitting she should have let everyone know where to meet up. They overcome their mistakes and challenges together, and share their emotions as they are five-fifths, together as one. A beautiful scene ending on a great note, not only happily enjoying the fireworks together, but to be inseperable and overcoming challenges if someone messes up.

edit: oh yeah Ichika letting Futaro sleep on her legs was sweet
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Jan 6, 6:42 PM
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A nice end to the summer festival arc, and a really big Ichika episode much like Nino’s and Miku’s before, and it appears she also entered the harem like Miku, especially with that same firework bit near the end, and Ichika had a really good showing here too. Once her situation with the mustache fella was cleared up, she started to have some really good moments with Uesugi, he even waited for her until her audition was over, and man that lap pillow moment at the end too, I can see why Ichika became one of my best girls just from this episode lol.

And in the end Uesugi couldn’t bring all the sisters to Nino’s location to see the fireworks, the mission did seem impossible after a certain point after all, so he did the next best thing and gathered them all in the park for their own little fireworks show, a very wholesome solution, he even won points with Nino for that one. And it was also this episode we first get teased on Uesugi knowing one of the girls in the past, it only gets more interesting from here.
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good anime love it, made my day
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