Smile Down the Runway
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| THIS IS AN ANIME ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS THE MANGA BEYOND THIS EPISODE. ---------------------------------------- Damn, Kokoro looks amazing in those red clothes. Interesting this episode had more focus on others besides just Chiyuki. Glad to see Ayano Too showing up and he really makes an elegant impression already. It's almost like he was born into his role in the show lol |
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| Very good episode, Ikuto family is just too cute and that sewing mastermind new character is really interesting |
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| Some touching moments with his family, character introductions and then back to the shounen. This show has everything. |
They are already fighting over the MC, I guess the synopsis didn't go too far. |
| In an absolutely forgettable season, this is one of the few shows that has exceeded my initial expectations. And I don't even care about fashion. I hope it keeps on delivering. |
| "Perhaps there is a universal, absolute truth. Perhaps it justifies every question. But that's beyond the reach of these small hands." Mamoru Oshii There is a cult of ignorance (...) nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that “my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge.” Isaac Asimov |
| nice to see it all unfold |
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| Ikuto's family is so supportive. Of course his sister wouldn't feel comfortable succeeding while he sacrifices himself for them. But fortunately she doesn't have to worry anymore. He isn't giving up, and that's because they are there to support him. And he has Chiyuki, who is also fighting a battle, by his side too. Yanagida is also treating him better already, and the new characters are interesting. Especially Ayano. |
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| I was a bit afraid Ayano would become a rival or something toward Ikuto, but seems like he was just looking after his future partner : seems like he's quickly digging his place into the design area, especially with all these special encounters |
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Farabeuf said: In an absolutely forgettable season, this is one of the few shows that has exceeded my initial expectations. And I don't even care about fashion. I hope it keeps on delivering. Pretty disappointing when it rush the manga like that, but good to know it's cool for animes-only. Almost nobody (outside Japan) read Runway before this adaptation. . :'( And even the anime is pretty low on this season popularity list. Despite that I hope for a good plublicity, it was the same for Ballroom. I'm not that affraid with act-age in the same style of manga because it's from the jump. |
| Great episode again. Love how supporting Ikuto's family is, to be honest he could've avoided Honoka's outburst had he been a little more straight forward with what he was doing but I'd be lying is I said I didn't tear up along with Honoka when Ikuto said, he wanted to be a fashion designer. Ayano's got a strange habit of just hugging the person he meets and calling out their sizes but it looks like he's got a lot of skill to back up his eccentric attitude. I quite liked the scene where Ikuto is mesmerized when watching Ayano. Curious how Hajime is gonna respond to Ayano for wanting Ikuto to be his partner. |
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| Why is Ichika so goddamn cute Also, I know barely anything happened, but fuck it, I'm jumping on board the Kokoro x Ikuto ship |
 'On-Hold' is another way for a completionist to say 'Dropped' |
| Ikuto's stock rises unnoticed just because of his observant eyes? Well, It's a good thing but I wonder if Yanagida will even let go of him at some point. |
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| Wow so basically, Ikuto is more talented than To Senpai? Afterall, love the pacing! I never skipped every second. |
| Wow, this is turning out to be quite the gem of a show! Gratefully, the pacing seems to have stabilized a slight bit now but I really do hope they don't accelerate somewhere along the line. Anyway, that was some touching stuff first half! Tsumura's family is so supportive, it's beautiful. Moreover, the buildup to his declaration of wanting to become a designer was really moving too. I hope he'll let his mother know of this internship too in the near future. And then off we go deeper into the industry. Best model and best designer, now that's quite something. At first, I'd a feeling Ayano would play a role like Oikawa to Tobio of the Haikyu!! franchise and this was rekindled in the cliffhanger there. Damn, how're you going to answer that, Yanagida-san? Looks like he'll be an interesting mentor for Tsumura at least. The World of Professionals sure is a different world, innit Tsumura? Kokoro, meanwhile, is a real sweetheart so far! I've a feeling she's more suited to be a model instead but her aspirations lie in the designing world. And that blushing between the two on eye-contact, I can't wait to see more of them! Sorry Chiyuki, but Kokoro is just too precious lol. |
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| Tsumura, back at his maternal family after the fiasco with Yanagida, and facing off with his sister Honoka with the various excuses as soon as he arrives. With their ailing mother, the family cannot support much, but it's obvious that compromises have to be made. However, with the other sisters with their dreams to achieve, Ikuto compresses support for all, because he has his mind made up from the beginning. And it's heartwarming to see the family support one another, which is saying something of families in this day and age. With Yanagida and more of Ikuto's involvement, questioning his "passion" beyond being a designer is legit, a calling to progress beyond doing what he's doing now with balance. And then, seemingly out of nowhere, Ikuto got an upgrade for his fashion skills and expertise through the big names of the industries, to which the partnership goes without a hitch, of which the grandson of one of the top modellers, Toh Ayano comes along for assistance, of which, Ikuto faces his first challenge with high quality branded silk, that Toh has easily grasped, but with Ikuto, still has aways to go. Woah, woah, seems like Yanakida has hidden a young amateur but talented person such as Ikuto, that Toh wants to acquire him ASAP. It's a challenge indeed... The pacing pretty much has balanced out now, and with the fast-but-stable adaptation of the manga, this show's not slowing down. |
KANLen09Feb 1, 2020 3:37 AM
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| Every one from the cover have finally gathered. I always find it exciting when that happens. I don't know much about fashion, but they make it so interesting here. I already have a ship that is never going to come true. :( It kind of feels like Chiyuki is slowly fading out of the story. I guess Ikuto's arc is more interesting than hers. It was nice seeing a fat character who was voiced normally. After watching Kono Oto Tomare, I get worried whenever I see fat characters because I don't like them being voiced like pigs. |
| Ikuto has quite the potential huh, but it's not like he got his "visions" and skills out of sheer talent 'cos Ikuto's been making clothes for his family and sometimes other people too so he's got quite the experience as well. Also totally didn't expect Kokoro to be that cute since she looked so mature when she was modeling, I love her character! Has Chiyuki gotten herself a rival? :o |
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| The first half was touching. I really love how deeply Ikuto's family care for each other. Both of the new characters are really interesting. If this goes well Ikuto will learn and grow a lot fast by being with Toh. Toh seems like a nice guy too. adbeaver said: Also totally didn't expect Kokoro to be that cute since she looked so mature when she was modeling, I love her character! Has Chiyuki gotten herself a rival? :o Lol u wrote everything I wanted to write about Kokoro. |
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| That first half was DRAAAAAAAAMMAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH. Ikuto already head-hunted though, lmao. Naewanz said: Well he's in his fourth year of college, so he's like 23. Guess he means he started helping out his grandmother quite young. Wow Ayano said he was doing that for 20 years. But well I thought he would've only been 19 or 20 years old |
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| In regards to potential relationships in this anime. I might be in the minority but I think Ikuto and Kokoro are a better ship then Ikuto and Chiyuki. Ikuto and Chiyuki have more of a professional feel to each other. There's my shipping opinion for this anime. Now about this episode it was quite good. I am surprised how captivated I am by this anime. It's better then I expected. The Ikuto sisters each have their own charm as well. Especially the young one she is so pure. |
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| I think im gonna learn a lot in this anime, yeah my passion for fashion Lucky guy ikuto |
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| well then we got Toh ayano a senior from Geika fashion school and a cute model Kokoro Hasegawa, man , she has a Jekyll and Hyde personalty, where as a model she very brazen and as a student she's meek and shy...... Wlep, when Yanagida points out to Ikuto that the fashion business can be very much be a bitch, in reality it is.......Or at least that what they say in "Project Runway" when Heidi Klum says this meme.  |
JiangHaoyi1979Feb 1, 2020 9:38 AM
| Ikuto seems to be making several heads turn already, some of those bearing exceptionally keen eyes. For good reason. Kokoro does have a striking figure and a personality to match it. Not to mention her lovely expression.  |
| Interesting episode. Its always interesting learning about the production and designing process of clothing. But dam that first half was wholesome as hell I couldnt stop smiling. Yanagi seems to be nice now that he has accepted Ikuto which is good because if the entire series was everyone shitting over the main two as much as they did in the first two episodes that would get really horrible to watch. Luckily they're not. |
| Yuritopia FTW!!!!!!!!! BANZAI TO YURI !!!!!!!!!!!! |
| Why all little sisters is Ichika's ? |
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| Fast-Paced Episode, didn't enjoy it like ep 3 but holy, it's still great ! Loved the new characters and I hope that things turn fine for Ikuto. |
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| Okay, Ikuto's younger imouto (Ichika) is gonna be the death of me. She's just too precious and I don't want to see her crying anymore, please. Overall and although I liked the first part with Ikuto's family way more than the rest, it was still another good episode. Toh seems to be an interesting character so far. He doesn't look like an arrogant jerk so it will be nice to have him around. And regarding Kokoro, I don't have much to say besides that I like her character design and that I find her actual personality rather cute. |
| People wrestling between Ikuto x Chiyuki or Ikuto x Kokoro, and here I'm already deep in the Too x Ikuto (or Toto, what a stupid ship name) Very nice episode ! I really love Ikuto, and his seiyu Hanae is once again playing the best big bro out there, just after Tanjirou. I love that Too and Hajime are already battling to get Ikuto. Next episode will probably have some Chiyaki focus. |
| need to protecc Ikuto's sisters! but Honoka is right do not rely one someone especially when talking about obligations/schooling. Ikuto is far from being a pro but his exposure will give him the fastest way of improving! 4/5. |
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HaarWyvern said: Farabeuf said: In an absolutely forgettable season, this is one of the few shows that has exceeded my initial expectations. And I don't even care about fashion. I hope it keeps on delivering. Pretty disappointing when it rush the manga like that, but good to know it's cool for animes-only. Almost nobody (outside Japan) read Runway before this adaptation. . :'( And even the anime is pretty low on this season popularity list. Despite that I hope for a good plublicity, it was the same for Ballroom. I'm not that affraid with act-age in the same style of manga because it's from the jump. I also enjoy the anime very much, but I always appreciate some more in depth storytelling. Definitely gonna read the manga alongside now. |
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| It was a nice episode. I really liked the support Ikuto received from his family (Oh Ichika, please don't cry! ಥ_ಥ ) and acquaintances. This way, I'm glad to know that he has now no restrictions to follow his dreams. And on a side note, I was waiting for Too to show up but I kinda have a feeling that he might be hiding something... |
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| New girl is total waifu material. Still one of the best shows of the season. |
| Welcome new worker xD. |
| So Chiyuki isn't the mc of the story? lul |
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| cute episode, I'm curious to see where the story is headed. |
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| This is starting to get a little more interesting. That Ayano guy is one hot piece of ass. |
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| A lot about Ikuto this episode, his family as well. Lmao this Toh guy is an absolute comic. It's pretty crazy how he knows a person's three sizes just from hugging them. I guess it wouldn't be wrong to call him a prodigy. Looks like Ikuto's talent is starting to show. |
| Damn, still a semi-noob, but Iku is ALREADY A REQUESTED AMATEUR DESIGNER X] ayyyeeeee Also, leave it to anime to let a guy figure out anybody's 3 sizes without a measuring tape LOL |
| Pretty touching to see Ikuto's family moments. Looks like Ikuto gets to know some new people and by the looks of it Ikuto seems quite popular while still being a newbie. |
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| wow that escalated quickly |
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