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May 14, 2015 7:28 AM
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Sooo, Tiger Girl stepping up to the plate this episode huh?


Kinda amusing I guess overall in terms of content but the action itself still feels odd. Definitely one of the more action centric episodes though, at least compared to some of the others with a setting that also reflects such a mood. I wonder if they will give every Zodiac a chance in this series like this.
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May 14, 2015 9:38 AM
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The two loli Eto-Musume (monkey and dog, respectively) get easily bribed, but Shima-tan disapproves Nya-tan's mischievous methods of taking the easy way out.

Well, what an interesting way for Nyaa-tan to win against Shima-tan. Shima-tan was this strong but she fights seriously. However, Moo-tan is one rank higher than her. It's funny how the Eto-Musume ranked higher than Shima-tan is so perverted and masochistic. xD

Wow! Three Eto-Musume seals obtained at once! Nyaa-tan needs a few more left, and that includes Chuu-tan's seal, doesn't it?
May 14, 2015 10:17 AM
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The action was good although I'm sensing something that I wish will not happen because Takeru and Nya-tan's platonic relationship is waaaaay better than a romantic one. Its just me though.

Also, oh the plot is really moving on huh.
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May 14, 2015 10:27 AM
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Looks like we're getting a bit more plot movement here, and another interesting fight scene to back it up. This has been a fairly weak show so far, but I have to confess that this was a pretty good episode.
May 14, 2015 11:40 AM
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Shima-tan was a worthy opponent and it seems Nya-tan learned a few things.
The question is will she keep it in mind for her upcoming battles.
May 14, 2015 11:41 AM
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This was actually a pretty good episode. Felt like a bit of a development for Nyaa-tan. Hope that she will get her original powers and memories back soon. :3
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May 14, 2015 11:58 AM
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My guess is that Nya-tan is the strongest out of all the zodiacs. It's just that she can remember anything.
May 14, 2015 12:46 PM
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Shima wanting to commit Seppuku to atone for all the disgraces in her life was pretty funny! But, why so serious?

As usual, good battle choreography but totally didn't like how dull the ending was. No matte how much an Eto-musume ignites a human's affections, receiving Sol/Lull while engaged in battle looks like a complete asspull.

I really would've preferred Nya-tan to lose and train with Shima to get stronger. That in my opinion, would've been a much better character development for her than what transpired here.

Just average episode. By the time Chu-tan gets to Nya-tan again, she'll probably have to chance to win against her.


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May 14, 2015 1:05 PM
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Nya-tan trying to trade a bone and banana for the seals was hilarious and her face when she was busted was priceless XD

Uri-tan's talk with Takeru was nice. She's so cute Des Des <3 I just love how she keeps breaking the 4th wall XD

Damn! Nya-tan using Shima-tan's lewd pics and selling them to customers was lol

The battle was epic!! This CG is insanely good O_O I just can't get enough of it >.<
Shima-tan's techniques and the way she was blocking & dodging all of Nya-tan's attacks was friggin cool!

Nya-tan headbutting Shima-tan's kick and giving her speech was really nice. Loved her new attack. BA! :D
May 14, 2015 1:08 PM

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More action this time. The battle was good, just the ending was dull, imo. For one moment I was thinking "Wouldn´t it be better if Nya-tan lose, so she can go to train with Shima-tan?"

Also, I´d buy some lewd pics of Shima-tan :P
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May 14, 2015 1:30 PM
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Lol @ Nya-tan selling the lewd pictures of Shima-tan to the customers.

Shima-tan is one tough opponent for Nya-tan.
May 14, 2015 2:05 PM

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A lot of actions in this episode. The pacing was good and it's nice to see that Nya-tan appreciates Takeru.
May 14, 2015 3:16 PM

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It would be funny if they made a fighting game based on this







May 14, 2015 5:12 PM
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If Nya-tan Defeat Chuu-tan Or Defeats + Befriends Chuu-tan And Becomes The Thirteenth Zodiac deity, 1.She Must Learn Apologize To Piyo-tan, Uma-tan And Usa-tan And Let Piyo-tan, Uma-tan And Usa-tan Forgive Her, 2.Become Stronger With The Help Of Other Eleven Etoshins And Think Out Of New Powerful Move to Defeat Chu-tan so She Can Becomes The Thirteenth Zodiac deity.
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May 14, 2015 5:16 PM
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That Image Of Chuu-Tan Really Looks Like A Bat But Not Mouse Or Rat.
May 14, 2015 5:22 PM

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Vindstot said:

As usual, good battle choreography but totally didn't like how dull the ending was. No matte how much an Eto-musume ignites a human's affections, receiving Sol/Lull while engaged in battle looks like a complete asspull.


I agreed when that happened I was like really. Smh

OrangeJP said:

It would be funny if they made a fighting game based on this


That came to my mind has well after watching this episode.
May 14, 2015 6:09 PM

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you know, I actually want nyatan to lose there..
3sol/lul in 1 episode is just..
well I want to see 1v1 with keytan & inutan
May 14, 2015 7:47 PM

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Shedded a tear with Nya-tan's speech about Takeru T__T
May 14, 2015 8:35 PM

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Very good episode! :) Nya tan's little speech about Takeru was sweet
May 14, 2015 11:11 PM
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After this episode, I'm reaffirmed on one thing.

I REALLY want Nya-tan to lose at this point.

She's not even worth becoming a Zodiac god and her moments where she DOES show depth are contrived as hell.

Unfortunately, the goal of the anime seems to be that she defeats everyone and their kitchen sink every episode.

I think it really would've been better if she had lost. Tiger took her too lightly and paid for it. I'm just disappointed.
May 15, 2015 1:33 AM
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Unfortunately, the goal of the anime seems to be that she defeats everyone and their kitchen sink every episode.

I think it really would've been better if she had lost. Tiger took her too lightly and paid for it. I'm just disappointed.

Well, it isn't surprising if nyaa-tan wins the fights. It has been said/implied several times
that she's supposed to be very very strong.
Even in this episode it was said she still haven't shown her real strength.
If I remember correctly, it was even said directly to her.

I assume it means that her real challenges is among the top 4 or thereabout.
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May 15, 2015 5:27 AM

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I think tiger girl might become my fave character,she is so cool

Nyaa-Tan's speech was neat near the end,loved the part with the memories when she realised Takeru and her didn't actually do much together lol
May 15, 2015 7:15 AM

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Awesome CG episode! Shima-tan's soo OP, single-handledly fight against one eto-musume and two etoshin! Still lost though, with Nakama-like-powerup-cliche from Nya-tan. Still, good fight nonetheless.
Awesome kick the can contest! The battle scenes animated so well!
I don't mind watching a full CG-only episode of Etotama, really. It's that good!
May 15, 2015 7:24 AM

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Nya-tan was hustling the sol/lull seals lol and it's sad that Shima-tan lost at this point it's just preddictable Nya-tan fights and she wins at least make her lose once 3 seals in just 1 episode is just too much of a stupid move for me
May 15, 2015 7:30 AM

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Lol, Nya-tan trying to trade bananas and bones for Key-tan and Inu-tan's seals XD Shima-tan is AWESOME! I think she's one of my fav charas so far :D Super strong and clearly really cares about Nya-tan :3 The battle was super well animated and we got to see more transformation sequences (albeit smaller) :D The speech that Nya-tan gave about Takeru was pretty sweet too ... well, she only won because she got that Sol/Lull boost from him though XD Oh well, she somehow managed to get three (Key-tan and Inu-tan didn't really participate much, did they? :P) seals this time so she's well on her way ... (I guess they didn't have enough episodes for those two lol)
On the other side looks like Chu-tan is trying to get interferences removed so she can defeat Nya-tan ... hmm, looks like we have a snake episode next? :O
May 15, 2015 9:16 AM

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Shaa-tan next episode, that means I'm in for a treat.
May 15, 2015 9:49 AM

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They should reduce the serious scenes because they frankly suck at it. Then again they won't, so I should live with it. It still holds up.

Takeru is one really annoyingly weak and boring MC.

I slagged this off a lot but I still like the show though. The main girls were likable this week again. The 3D is seamless, the 3D this episode was the best so far I think.
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Nya-tan is a horrible drug dealer, lol.
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May 15, 2015 10:49 AM

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The more I watch this show, the more I love it. It's also one of few shows where I think the CG parts contrast very well with the traditional bits, even outshining them at times, with the battle in this episode being the highlight.

Nice little development on both Nya-tan and Takeru's side. Turns out he appreciates her company, even if he does agree that she can be a burden at times. Also liked how Nya-tan actually sees him as a human being, and not as a Sol/Lull battery.

As strong as these Eto-musume/Eto-shin seem to be, I can't help but think Nya-tan is much stronger than she looks right now, and that it is only due to her amnesia that Chu-tan actually poses a threat. And that might also be why Chu-tan wants to dispose of her as soon as she can, as Nya-tan will probably be virtually unstoppable once she regains her memory and powers.
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May 16, 2015 5:29 AM

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For those saying that Nya-tan should lose, wouldn't that be the end for her trying to join the Zodiac? If she loses an official ETM 12 match she will lose her Sol/Lull Seal and the ability to transform into Pretty mode (unlike the Eto-shin) which means she can't participate anymore and will have to wait another 60 years for the next ETM 12.

Plus she already lost 2 matches, the first in episode 1 (though that wasn't an official match so she doesn't lose her seal) and against Chu-tan in episode 3 although that match was void because it was interfered.
May 17, 2015 7:09 PM

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she beat those two eto-shin very quickly, loved that scene in particular. grab, thrown down, block kick, grab tail, throw into other opponent. great combo.

also like cheering for the underdog. loved when nya-tan said "I don't want to lose here." felt like a very inspiring, underdog line if that makes sense, lol.
May 18, 2015 4:25 AM

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Love the combat and how Nya-tan went all emotional on Shima-tan.
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May 19, 2015 11:54 PM

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Just found a new guilty pleasure anime :)
May 26, 2015 10:46 AM

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Nyaa tan a sore loser and lair..i ended up skipping the last 4 minutes..
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May 27, 2015 6:47 AM

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Vindstot said:
I really would've preferred Nya-tan to lose and train with Shima to get stronger. That in my opinion, would've been a much better character development for her than what transpired here.


Deep down, I really want this to happen. I agree with Shima-tan, Nya-tan is really lazy just because she found Takeru.


I don't know why, but when Shima-tan thought of retiring if Nya-tan joins the zodiacs, it's really touching xD
May 31, 2015 6:53 AM

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Nice overall the episode without Mo-tan. This time the battle is quite interesting, drawings and animations as discrete quality, I would have preferred greater introspection, but I'll settle for now, since there are still six episodes before the end. Fun and interesting character Shima-tan, now finally comes the moment of Sha-tan.
May 31, 2015 6:02 PM

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lol black market sol/lull seal trading

Blackmail -> Seppuku...well that escalated quickly xD

haha Nya-Tan's shriveled sol/lull stash

I've really been liking the transformations! :D



I wonder what chu-tan is up to...
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Jul 7, 2015 8:55 AM

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Lovely ending! Pretty nice battle as it was quite intense and well let's see what happens next.
Jul 13, 2015 8:09 PM

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Aww that was a cute little speech. But I agree with the tiger. Nya-tan seems very lazy about becoming one of the zodiac.

But that "We have lots of memories together" scene was pretty funny/
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An episode about a can, which was not fun.

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It wasn't terrible but for some reason I felt like it was a little boring.

Jun 1, 2019 3:36 AM

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Another victory through the power of friendship. Tiger was probably one of the more interesting characters.
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Good episode, I like Nyaa-tan more and more she's really cute
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Kii-tan and Inu-tan calling Nya-tan stupid while falling for her simple ruse is really the pot calling the kettle black.

Nya-tans "many" great memories with Takeru. :P

I forgot about leopardess-Shima-tan! Damn, she's hot!
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Ah so that's how Nya-tan speeding up the progress by challenging all three at once. But to think that she used a bribe plan just for those dumb kids seals really caught me off guard and make laugh in an instant. In the end, the power of mc kinda brings Nya-tan to victory. Takeru feels so strong toward Nya-tan. Now let's just collect the rest of the seals, defeat the rat, and live a lovely-happily life ever after then...
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