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| THIS IS AN ANIME ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS THE MANGA BEYOND THIS EPISODE. ---------------------------------------- And so we say fair well to Gondola-san and say hello to new Gondola-san. No spoilers here, but new one looks great :D |
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jazmin_s said: It was a nice episode~ :) Although, I'm still wondering who that old man is?... = I'd say its the Gondola-san, |
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| Yeah the spirit of the gondola. The new gondola looks pimpin lol. |
| I like anime and stuff |
| her old gondola is given to another person to use lols |
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| This episode made me cry for some reason lol :o |
| じーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーっ |
| NIce ep, but was the Akari x Gondola sex scene really necessary? |
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| An interesting episode. An unusual way to deal with a topic similar to death, or at least major change; up until the end I had assumed that the gondola would just be scrubbed, and for some reason I thought it might be either scrapped or put up in front of the ARIA Company buidling. In any case, as a result of assuming it would be scrapped the gondola having a spirit took on a slightly deeper significance, and I came a little close to crying near the end of this. That the new gondola was treated as though the old one was no longer of significance when Akari saw it, though, seemed to send an awkward message, similar to, "Well, don't get too upset over someone dying and just make a new friend and everything will be okay" which isn't too bad applied to inanimate objects, but definitely is when applied to people. Thankfully Akari's reaction to seeing the gondola again helps to try to muffle this thought; clearly she still values it. I wouldn't argue that two gondolas aren't more similar to each other than two people are. I also kinda like the song at the end. It seems to be channeling Joe Raposo, who composed a number of songs for Sesame Street -- including "Being Green", "Sing", and "Somebody Come and Play" -- which is an entirely appropriate thing for this show to reference. I still prefer Rainbow to listen to but on a certain level this song works quite well. Oh, also, insert songs that have the lyrics contain "sono hanabira" in them are bad because they distract me. Just saying. |
| Oooh Miss Alicia It's our own secret garden Lesbians at war |
| It's suprising how Akari is affected by the death of her old gondola. I mean she can get a new one and it'll look the same because most of the boats in Aria look the same, lol. Anyways, it was a good and lovely episode. Few things I loved were: 1. Alicia and Akari doing the same things to gondola-san. 2. Gondola-san giving the umbrella to Akari. He really enjoyed the times he spent with Aria company. I wonder what's the spirit of the new gondola. 3. Akari's old boat was being used by an old man in the end. So, she gave up her beloved gondola just so that someone can use it, lol. What popped in my mind was "Boat Sex" when Akari had an alone time with the boat. Actually, the gondola gave Akari a lot of "first", rofl. When Aika and Alice came over, "Group Boat Sex" is what popped in my mind. :D |
| Bai Bai Gondola |
Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated.~ |
| Kinda got annoyed when they played the same clips twice. I felt the same from the last episode, but I actually came close to tearing up when they carried Gondola-san away. :[ The new gondola looks really sleek. I wonder who'll be its future owner after Akari. |
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| Okay, I cried when the insert song started playing. ;; And boat sex? The thought never crossed my mind. ._.; |
| what the f*&$ was wrong with this ep seriously xD please Aria...no more gondola episodes...i don't care jeez :\ 1 was ok,but 2!?is this such an important event(for the viewer?) this episode is the worst of both seasons :-( 2/5 and please make more surrounding Akari,Aika and Alice and episodes that you can actually learn something after watching them :-) |
Sayonara,papa! "Just how a mirror reflects you,people will also reflect your heart." ~Athena Glory,Aria "Whatever happens,happens" ~Spike Spiegel's thoughts on dying(Cowboy Bebop) |
| Yeah I admit two episodes of "Goodbye gondola-san" is a lil too much.. but seriously boat sex? Ewww something is wrong with you people. >.> |
| I have to say, this was the perfect use of a 2-Part Episode. It wouldn't be the Aria we know and love if this was all wrapped up in one episode. I thought the scenes in the rain were beautiful and well done....just a touch on the slow side. Akari really upgraded with her new gondola. It's bigger than the last one was, and the bow is quite distinctive. It looks more professional and I love the fact that it doesn't have those odd purple circles (oar holders?) on the sides and those training wheel-like bumpers on the front and back. |
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| <-- getting excited to throw old things away to get a new one ( that kind of person i am ) *sigh* seeing this episode made me realize how bad i am to my old stuffs.. |
jpem said: repeated flashbacks were kinda annoying Agree with this. But, even with them, this episode was marvelous! I never saw anything like that in my life! |
| あらあら。。。 |
| Nice episode her new gondola is quite fancy! The ending was quite beautiful! |
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Sinonis said: L o L.Moonfrost said: What popped in my mind was "Boat Sex" when Akari had an alone time with the boat. Actually, the gondola gave Akari a lot of "first", rofl. When Aika and Alice came over, "Group Boat Sex" is what popped in my mind. :D oh god Cute episode. |
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| A two-episode mini arc for saying goodbye to Gondola-san? It was really touching, though I too agree that they overused the repetition of the flashbacks, once was just enough. I was kinda hoping to see grandma in the Aria outfit, that was a bummer. Young Alice, Akira and Athena was a lovely touch though. And, as Ai-chan pointed out, I wonder who will Akari pass down that gondola one day? It would be pretty funny if Ai-chan decided to become an Undine and it would end up her gondola, but I guess we either won't see that, or it will be a character specifically for that role. Anyway, lovely episode 5/5. |
| Watched these two episodes ages ago (over a year ago xD), but I still remember how "Undine" - the intro song from the first season was used here instead of using the one that corresponds to this season. They were touching episodes indeed. It's hard to say goodbye to something you used for so long and all of a sudden you have to let it go. So even though some people think that saying goodbye and feel sad to an inanimate object is weird, but having personal experience is the only way to know how it feels like. Overall, wonderful episodes. |
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| A heartwarming episode, reminded me of a certain watery eyed moment from One Piece. Akari and Alicia made so many memories with that gondola, it was nice to see it being used and still serving a purpose instead of being disposed. |
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| This is the only episode i didn't enjoy much :/ One Gondola episode was quite enough and flashbacks twice, i was honestly bored :( Although i loved and cried my eyes out when saying goodbye to the "Going Merry" in One Piece, this didn't have much affect on me at all :| Nice to see young Alicia again though ^^ The new Gondola-san looks cool :O |
| its just really hit me when i thought of how close i am to the end... i love this series and the world it has created through its characters, a world of peace, of happy loving people, and a world without anger. the thought of it not being real just brought me to tears.. its not weird is it? to wish for a better world, this show is the most amazing thing i have ever seen, ill admit it. |
| The song that began playing around the 16 mark is beautiful. Being part of the Aria company is a symbol of pride <3 |
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| Farewell old gondola, hello new gondola. I wonder what the new one's spirit looks like. |
"May those who accept their fate be granted happiness." "May those who defy their fate be granted glory." |
| I'm guessing that old man is the spirit of the gondola. Nice first half of the episode with the whole remembering their moments with the gondola. 2nd half was more deeper into Akari's character. Wow,this is probably the first time Akari broke down in tears because of the gondala going away. She cherished the time she spent with it and saying good bye was such a difficult decision for Akari to part ways. Her new gondola looks larger than the one she had. |
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bleachfan420 said: Man, this episode reminded me of when the Going Merry sank in One Piece. Glad someone made this reference. The whole spirit the of the old man is kind of related to the Klabautermann, which is a kind of manifestation a ship's soul and in this case, the gondola's soul. Really nice episode and great use of the first opening song. Moonfrost said: What popped in my mind was "Boat Sex" when Akari had an alone time with the boat. Actually, the gondola gave Akari a lot of "first", rofl. When Aika and Alice came over, "Group Boat Sex" is what popped in my mind. :D This is just sick. |
Psajdak said: Going Merry >>>>>> Gondola-san. Thank you, at least I'm not the only one who thought of this!!! Still sad though. But damn it 2 episodes of this is too much. |
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| This got a little boring and repetitive after a while. The reused flashbacks didn't help either. And Akari's long and drawn out goodbye speech on the boat went from touching to melodrama. But the final scene where her now old Gondola shows up with its new owner was great, though. And it would be great if Ai will be the one to ride in the new Gondola after Akari. |
| Good episode for the most part. A bit over-emphasized over the parting but considering the kind of person Akari is, makes sense. New gondola looks great! |
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| IM ON A BOAT!!! |
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| Alicia was the first one to pass Prime exam :O I wonder if Akari will be the first one too :-) |
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| Good grief... |
| gondola-san made me feel lol |
| I can't believe I had forgotten about this episode. Leave it to Aria to make me tear up over inanimate objects. The part with the old man on the gondola got me the most. It's almost as if that moment was to let Akari know that even though they parted ways, the gondola will continue to watch over her as she grows as an Undine. Oh lordy, Aika would give me an earful for that one. |
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| Gondola ojii-san, he looked so sad & happy at same time T_T Awww he's still around doing his job Atarashi Gondola-san nice to meet you!! :) |
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| Another teary episode :( goodbye gondola-san, a million thanks for serving and being a part of aria company since its beginning and welcome gondola-kun. the insert song is really beautiful, wonder whats its called? My goodness Akari is such a sweetheart <3 10/5 |
| Farewell gondola-san! |
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