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MissileSoup said: I knew I sensed a triangle. I do like how fast it appears to be developing. It's probably going to be a pentagon, if Jun gets involved. |
JoshSalas said: I'm not sure if it's a translation/cultural discrepancy, but it's not the first time I've noticed this. Why do anime characters say they 'love' someone when initially confessing their feelings? I'm sure all of us Western folks can agree doing that in real life is probably not the best idea. "Suki" basically means "like", can be used for liking things, food etc. and liking someone, i.e. the person you love. It's just common to use it, "aisuru" is way stronger than "suki", you won't here that often in anime since most protagonists are teenagers, kids, juveniles or rather young adults. It's not a mistake if translators then use "love", it's used to clarify the meaning behind "suki" since you can still like people without loving them. |
ZhouApr 26, 2012 7:25 PM
| They better animate all the volumes... |
bla bla bla The endless debate between fans and haters. At one point, after spending a lot of time on MAL, you just realize it's totally pointless.Niko-kun said: On MAL, everyone who has used the lame rating system becomes a critic and an intellectual by default, haven't you heard? |
Hakuromatsu said: MissileSoup said: I knew I sensed a triangle. I do like how fast it appears to be developing. It's probably going to be a pentagon, if Jun gets involved. Oh I was speaking of only the relationship between the main three characters, no speculations beyond that. I don't feel the other two angles are important, at least outside of aiding development, as they aren't listed as mains. I don't even remember who Jun was until you mentioned it. |
| wtf was that 'modelling' scene. looked like they were about to get it on i thought it was a dream sequence because shit was moving so quickly WHAT IN HTEHELL |
| well damn things are moving quick that confession was good(insert GOOD JOB GIF) lol wasn't expecting him to say it. and i really enjoyed that bro make up jazz session |
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| First couple episodes weren't so much of a thriller for me, but this one swung it a bit back. Liking it so far, but I'm not sure if I would be putting it up any top lists anytime soon. |
| Lovely episode , finally i have been drawn into this . A main character that actually understand the whole love situation . Now thats awesome . Im so getting tired of those protagonists that have no idea that there are like so many girls around them that likes them . Also the realistic feel of this episode really touched my heart. Liked this alot more then the first 2 episodes. At first i thought this show would only be focused on jazz music. but the addition of the romance really makes this show totally enjoyable. |
Awesome Sig by Lailide |
| This series is treading on very tricky material. If it succeeds, it could become one of my favorite series of all time. I just hope it pulls its story off gracefully. |
| Oh damn, some relationship drama there. I love the bromance between Richie and Sentarou. Poor Ri-chan. So the guy she likes likes another girl, and she thought that Richie liked her too - but the confession at the end was lots of development! |
| The second half completely flipped my expectations. The first half was worrying, in that it was quickly degenerating into your typical and generic love triangle/square, whatever. And then, the confession happened. What a beautifully directed scene that was. |
| So....... Ri-chan likes Sentarou? Sentarou likes Yurika. And, Richie likes Ri-chan. Did i get this right? |
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| Well played Kaoru!! ..but wtf was that naked scene, I think my eyes are gonna melt if I watch it again *w* |
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Njs_Fluffy said: So....... Ri-chan likes Sentarou? Sentarou likes Yurika. And, Richie likes Ri-chan. Did i get this right? In a nutshell pretty much. I have a feeling Richie will help out Ri-chan to convey her feeling for Sentarou. Since Richie feels that he can't beat the infamous childhood friendship, he'll probably be forever alone. There's also a possibility that Richie's cousin might like him since previous episodes shes been secretly watching him play the piano, and having him play a song for her. Idk just guessing lol |
Mr_DaftPunkApr 26, 2012 10:32 PM
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Mr_DaftPunk said: Njs_Fluffy said: So....... Ri-chan likes Sentarou? Sentarou likes Yurika. And, Richie likes Ri-chan. Did i get this right? In a nutshell pretty much. There's also a possibility that Richie's cousin might like him since previous episodes shes been secretly watching him play the piano, and having him play a song for her. Idk just guessing lol Then, if Yurika ends up liking Jun and Jun liking Kaoru's cousin we're all set. I get really sad when I notice that I wasn't the only one surprised by how quickly things progressed. It tells less of this work in particular and more about the state of the industry. We're all so used to romances going very slowly that we're caught off guard when it goes in a pace that isn't that fast at all, if we really think about it. |
Zhou said: JoshSalas said: I'm not sure if it's a translation/cultural discrepancy, but it's not the first time I've noticed this. Why do anime characters say they 'love' someone when initially confessing their feelings? I'm sure all of us Western folks can agree doing that in real life is probably not the best idea. "Suki" basically means "like", can be used for liking things, food etc. and liking someone, i.e. the person you love. It's just common to use it, "aisuru" is way stronger than "suki", you won't here that often in anime since most protagonists are teenagers, kids, juveniles or rather young adults. It's not a mistake if translators then use "love", it's used to clarify the meaning behind "suki" since you can still like people without loving them. Although, in this case, if you listen, when Kaoru says "know there is someone here who loves you" he says "daisuki", which is stronger. It's more like "love", though still not quite on the same level as "aisuru", which is like "I'm IN love with you", and has a deeper meaning. "Daisuki"'s also still not as uncommonly heard as "aisuru", to be sure, but it's still rarer than "suki" and I've been told is avoided often to avoid coming on too strong. (Even when dealing with something simple as saying "I like oranges". xD) ...Ah whoops, sorry to go on like that, aha. But I feel like it was worth noting in this situation, especially since this show has so many lovely little nuances. Something maybe to think about. ^^; Maybe he wanted to strengthen his "suki" to be absolutely sure Ritsuko wouldn't misinterpret things again? Or he's just very serious about it. Either way, it seemed very heartfelt. Ahhh, so cute~ x3 |
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| The first half was really funny but the second was very emotional. Im very qurious about what will happen next XD!!!! |
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| I think I am dropping this. I just can't bring myself to give a fuck about their stupid love square. |
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I enjoyed the way Kaoru confessed. Looking forward to next episode. |
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| I was so relieved when Kaoru confessed at the end. I was seriously in agony over my fear this would turn into one of those melodramatic love triangles/squares. Of course the show can still go there but I have a little hope it will continue to surprise me. |
| Ara ara. |
| genius new anime of the season! draws me in the way paradise kiss did...it just has that sophisticated romantic real life vibe that is so very rare in anime (which is very sad) - also, the music is truly outstanding - it's so great to hear truly classic jazz pieces in an anime - being a musician and also a retard in romance, i can definitely relate to kaoru - being in love with the beautiful girl who happens to be in love with yr. alpha-male friend instead of you: been there, done that, not fun! great show!!!! |
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| That confession was just amazing. |
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| Great confession, the show's moving much faster than I expected it to |
| Whoah, that was something. Quite a lot of development for 1 episode, loved it. I just wonder if my hunch that Yurika wanted to draw Sentaro is right, or they just so had sex. Considering it's 60's i'm betting all on drawing but can never be sure. |
| レッツゴー ED イケイケゴーゴー |
| What a wonderfull episode with "Bill Evans - The Someday My Prince Will Come" as Icing on the Cake at the end. Quickly recognized as the final tune on Snow White as well |
| Beautiful as ever. |
| Great episode and an amazing series so far. |
| This is moving along rather quickly. And interesting role reversal here. We have Sentarou, the macho man turning weak at the knees at the mere thought of asking someone out and then we have Kaoru, who looks like a pushover but his confession was gutsy and beautiful. |
| The best. Just the best series this season. Not everything went as it should. I am glad that the characters show range of emotions, not just only smiling all the time... I fell in love to this series, seriously. |
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| hands down...we've got a winner already! :D |
| Impressive episode. The pacing, music, characters, comedy, romance, EVERYTHING!! Also, Kaoru's pretty manly!! That was a great way of confessing someone's feelings. |
| Wow every week leaves me wanting so much more its somthing I wish just wouldn't stop because watching this it only feels like it has gone for a minute Everything may seem a little rushed but I think it's better then it being to slow. easy 5/5 once again, |
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| Maybe I'm just not a sucker for really cheesy things, but I still don't see what was so great about his confession. It was cool that he had the confidence to get it out of the way nice and early, but the confession itself was average. It could have been serious, but his playing the piano first and choosing a song called 'someday my prince will come' just made me laugh out loud. |
LoneWolf said: @Josh makes me sad to call myself Canadian. |
| Oh,ah. What a weird relationship if we even can call it "relationship". Kaoru likes Ri-chan but she likes Sentaro at the same time he likes senpai from 2nd year ^ ^. |
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| Loved the episode. I actually had a feeling that Ritsuko might have a thing for Sentaro from the first episode and this episode confirmed my suspicion. I don't know what is going to happen but I hope Kaoru and Ritsuko end up together. I am pretty sure Sentaro will know about Ritsuko's feelings for him and then he might start to fall for her but I hope it is going to be Kaoru she is going to choose. Can't wait for the next episode. |
| OH MY GAAAAAAAAAAAAAAWSH!!! =D Wooooooooooohooooooooooo!!!! He said it!! Yeaheaaa!!! =D No kidding, this is fast paced! I was really starting to wonder when that first misunderstanding popped up with Yurika and Ri'ko, how long would this show stretch it to clear it all up... how clichedly far they could take it. But damn... I felt a HUGE surge of relief that Kaoru manned up to confess, that he couldn't stand the thought that Ri'ko had thought otherwise. Oh, I SO can't wait for the next episode when Kaoru hears what Ri'ko has to say! =D Woooot! And damn, that Sentarou... no, more like Yurika is faaaaaassssst! :)))) But I'm starting to feel a little worried that Sen might end up feeling used. I mean... that dialogue that Yurika said... "Don't be so stiff..." gah... it makes me think wrongly of her. :( And Sen's just tooo brimming with his own new-found thumping feelings to notice much.. Ajunky said: onzeedge said: I'm almost sure she knew all along it was Sentaro by his "subtle" nervousness. Though I can't figure out why she told Ri-chan it had been Kaoru who invited her... could she be the manipulative type?Still, the new girl hasn't given enough to go on yet, will be intersting to see what she's like. I mean, she didn't seem dissapointed when Sentaro said Kaoru asked her to come. x3mslayer said: Refreshing isn't it? We definitely need more MCs like that.I'm glad the guy had the guts to NOT stall the confession.. nice for a change. Yeah. Even I believe Yurika figured out that it was Sen who wanted to be with her. Either she was manipulative, or else she was just trying to figure out whom Ri'ko likes by checking out her reaction as she said it. Maybe give her a heads up on the affair, or to see which one had really invited her? That is, saying she was nice. But then again, the way she was with Sen... I don't know... she does seem the flirty manipulative type. Who knows, she may have planted herself with those thugs in the last ep. haha! :))) HatsumiShinogu said: Loved the episode. I actually had a feeling that Ritsuko might have a thing for Sentaro from the first episode and this episode confirmed my suspicion. I don't know what is going to happen but I hope Kaoru and Ritsuko end up together. I am pretty sure Sentaro will know about Ritsuko's feelings for him and then he might start to fall for her but I hope it is going to be Kaoru she is going to choose. Can't wait for the next episode. Umm... So far as seen in this episode, I perceived that it was only Kaoru who misunderstood Ri'ko, that she has feelings for Sen. She may, but one she hasn't realised yet. Maybe later on. But as much as I understood from this ep, Ri'ko was feeling jealous that Kaoru likes Yurika. I mean the whole ep was centered on that very fact that Ri'ko kept misunderstanding it. Which was finally cleared up from the man in question himself. Ri'ko already likes Kaoru. She said it herself right, "You like Yurika-san don't you? So you got mad at Sentarou for showing off that handkerchief." And on the roof, she handed that kerchief to Sen to kind of shove it in his face in order to tell him to keep it to himself if he thought it was so special. __ With all this love, other parts were good too. :) Like the jazz session. :) How they both found their groove and rhythm. Haha! Festival Jazz. :) Nice. Music can cheer you up, sure. And it also felt a deja-vu bit like how Sen was following him on the roof that first time in the rain. Lol. And omg! Those kids! Well, to me, they seem adopted. :) They're all too young. That's a nice place Sen has. It's all fuzzy warm. Starting to wonder if Sen was adopted too... Hmmm... That would be interesting, especially with that "Special Christianity Case". |
KundaliniApr 27, 2012 10:35 AM
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| noitaminA is back!!!! It's incredible how they choose the right animes this time. Sakamachi is beautiful, amazing. The final of the episode was so fantastic. |
| This anime is getting better by each episode! I never saw that Ritsuka would be in love with Sentarou though :c |
| Great episode :) I'm loving all these complications; it makes the show so much more beautiful. I did feel like the pacing was kind of off this episode, but after a while I got settled into it. Ahh, if only the guy I like would tell me that.... :) 5/5 Oh and haha. I think that Sentarou and Yurika weren't actually doing "that". I'm absolutely sure that he was modeling for a painting... XD |
fishergirl16Apr 27, 2012 3:32 PM
ChoomTOP said: This anime is getting better by each episode! I never saw that Ritsuka would be in love with Sentarou though :c Honestly, are you an idiot? She's in love with Kaoru. Kaoru just misunderstood her feelings and thought she was crying because of Sentarou and Yurika. Gosh, no offense, but is it that hard to pick up on? |
| damn. the pacing is way too fast. lol |
| Nope. |
| Woahhh, Fantastic episode. So far every episode has just BLOWN ME AWAY. Really quick development wasn't really expecting Kaoru to confess so soon. Plus wondering what's going really with Sentarou and Yurika. What was that whole thing about behind the curtains? To me it kind of looked like they were posing to be drawn by an artist or something but who knows! Great episode and certainly can't wait for the next! |
Touch me, you filthy casual~ |
| nice ep really nice show 9/10 atm! |
fishergirl16 said: ChoomTOP said: This anime is getting better by each episode! I never saw that Ritsuka would be in love with Sentarou though :c Honestly, are you an idiot? She's in love with Kaoru. Kaoru just misunderstood her feelings and thought she was crying because of Sentarou and Yurika. Gosh, no offense, but is it that hard to pick up on? Are you being sarcastic, I hope? |
| three episodes in and already a confession, nice for a change! 10/10. |
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Ragix said: Woahhh, Fantastic episode. So far every episode has just BLOWN ME AWAY. Really quick development wasn't really expecting Kaoru to confess so soon. Plus wondering what's going really with Sentarou and Yurika. What was that whole thing about behind the curtains? To me it kind of looked like they were posing to be drawn by an artist or something but who knows! Great episode and certainly can't wait for the next! sorry for double post but that is also the impression i got from that scene between Sentarou and Yurika, possibly leading to another misunderstanding. |
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| Awesome, when I was beginning to watch this show I thought I wouldn't like it but it has turned out to be pretty good and greatly conveys feelings :D |
| wow they made this anime flow prety well for only being on episode 3 i feal very fillimilar with it |
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