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Dec 10, 2013 5:10 PM

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That ending, well to be honest I'd like to see what would happen if they would get together! Either way a pretty slow but still decent episode.
Dec 20, 2013 5:58 AM

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I really wish hideout door was a real manga.
and gitantei trap aint going so well :\
Jan 5, 2014 4:08 PM

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MEsoJD said:
For some reason, that fat bastard really stirs up hate in me. I just want to see him fail.

I'm glad I'm not the only one that feels this way. He's clearly a great artist, but his method of getting Aoki to notice him left a bad taste in my mouth. I wish the story would move on to MashiroXMiho and TakagiXMiyoshi a bit more like the last episode.
Jan 19, 2014 8:08 PM

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Woah, Nakai is a real jackass xD
Aoki backstabbed him so easily, it was so cold... But the ending was sweet :3
I don't what to think about it anymore.

That drop in the billboard hurt... Even more that it was a decisive chapter.

In the next episode, it look like Fukuda and the new genius meet. Also, is it me or they look a lot alike? Maybe they are brother..?
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Jan 20, 2014 10:33 PM

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Confucius said:
Was this filler? An entire episode wasted on a character i don't care about.

^This. Besides finding out that the ranking of the manga got lower at the end of the episode the rest was pretty pointless. Just made Nakai look creepier than ever >,>
Feb 20, 2014 10:39 PM

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Nakai's tears and snot... LOL.
Apr 28, 2014 10:22 AM

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Man... nakai is creep.
Jun 16, 2014 11:31 AM

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If I was in Aoki's position, I would be scared to death. Creepiness sure is spooky.
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Jun 17, 2014 7:10 AM

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i feel bad for nakai, but he creeped me out a bit
Dec 23, 2014 9:46 PM
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I strongly dislike aoki.
Jan 7, 2015 5:41 AM

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Nakai is an idiot, a creeper and a stalker, but he was willing to die for his dream and i think he's a badass for standing his ground and being so passionate.
Jun 20, 2015 12:01 PM

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When a person overwhelm his pride...
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Mar 3, 2016 11:57 PM

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Cute episode with Nakai and Aoki!

The "booo" at Nakai-san is real in this forum
Well I guess that's how rotten people's feelings

I saw him as a great character, he's not really tough at first but gradually get tougher
And he's dedicated more when he met Aoki, it's like glimmer of hope come to him at last

I prefer Nakai 101% over Aoki... Aoki seems like selfish & too proud, even if I really love the VA xD
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Mar 27, 2016 11:09 PM

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I salute Nakai-san for his admirable obstinacy !!
That is .. the 'Man's Way' . *Man Tears* starts to shed ~ .
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Jan 22, 2017 9:55 AM

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i-i'm going to sit outside your house in attempt to hold you responsible for me freezing to death!! a-accept me or else!!!

for gods sake bakuman you are better than this :(
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May 26, 2018 2:48 AM

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That guy is what u find if you look up the definition of desperate.
Dec 15, 2019 11:55 PM

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Went through great lengths for her approval, hope it was worth it!
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Oct 1, 2020 12:16 PM

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Nakai is the biggest simp I have seen lol

rip Trap's weekly ratings :(
Jan 11, 2021 10:26 PM

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Nakai's determination there to just draw outside in front of Aoki's place to convince her to continue working with him and not abandon Hideout Door to work with KOOGY was incredibly creepy yet touching in a weird sense at the same time. Love can turn people sometimes to mad creatures. Kind of cynical of Aoki to just keep him out for a decent amount of days, even when he got his ass kicked while trying to protect the manuscripts and his hands at all costs. She was always a cynical person though in a sense since she couldn't accept criticism that it was her story that failed Nakai's art earlier on, but at least once she saw the manuscripts that he drew in the cold, she realized that.

It was really a crazy episode with both being really dumb in different ways but hope Aoki's grown from this and be more accepting to criticism about her shortcomings rather than just blame it on Nakai for his amazing art failing to capture her story, and I hope Nakai learns to never be that dumb again since the kind of acts he did while oddly sweet to Aoki, could have ended up in prison by someone else for stalking or suspicious activity.

Pretty quiet episode when it came to Ashirogi Muto, even though they were constantly worried about Nakai the entire time once hearing about the KOOGY news earlier on. But after that whole ordeal was resolved, they have to focus their full attention back to their own manga, which got 8th place in the rankings after its 2nd chapter. It's not bad for a 2nd chapter but not great either - doesn't speak a really bright future unlike something like a CROW by Eiji Niizuma.
Jan 31, 2021 12:44 AM
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WOAH! This episode was JUST like the last one! (In a sense.) I left a post on the Episode 2 forum with thoughts that have completely transferred over to this one. And I think a pattern is evident!

Similarly, this episode had a very apparent structure. It diverged from Mashiro's manga and focused on another character. Nikai. And the cold-hearted bitch, who remains the worst character in this entire anime.

Funny enough, both episode 2 and episode 3 involved Mashiro chasing after someone he was worried about... and both episodes ended with a phone call, in regards to Chapter 1 and Chapter 2's ranking, respectively. The parallel between Episode 2 and 3 is chuckleworthy really. Very intriguing.

I reinstate, I love how Episode 2 made Azuki of all people the focal point, and Episode 3 made Nakai of all people the focal point. Amazing way to keep the show fresh and utilize/characterize supporting characters of the show. I don't wanna jinx this season, but I MIGHT be seeing an improvement? Maybe? My enjoyment factor has definitely increased. The last two episodes were certainly tense. But had happy endings!
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Jan 31, 2021 12:52 AM
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This:
It's a shame people are calling Nakai a creep/stalker. Even the characters within the show. It's definitely uncomfortable when someone compromises their life (in such a way Nakai did) for you. But how can we not look past that and perceive it as endearing? I think we should forgive Nakai's (inadvertent) stalker tendencies because his motives lacked 1. pervertedness, and 2. a means of causing his target harm. Plus, 3., it was even apparent to the characters in the show that his actions were mainly fueled by his passion for manga. (Plus, he didn't repeatedly try to make contact with her or see her in-person. He knew his boundaries.)

He may have had a crush on the bitch, but he was ultimately doing it because he had banked his life on her manga. Not making this apparent to her would have shattered his dreams -- it would've been metaphorical suicide. The only way he could break through to her is via "stalking". And it worked. If none of the stalking or life-compromising happened, then Aoki would be making manga for the antagonistic KOOGY that 1. she wasn't happy with, and 2. would continue to fuel her arrogance and prideful nature. Nakai is a necessary evil.

I get it. It's definitely creepy and awkward. I agree. But if you're gonna call him a creep, say something positive to balance out the negative implication. Because objectively speaking, he didn't do anything ethically wrong or with negative intent, and so the judgment of hjs character shouldn't be skewed. (Plus, the character is kind, gentle, passionate, devotional, and despite his appearance, the total opposite of lethargy or getting deterred.)

The point of this anime is to show characters persevering when faced with adversity to achieve their dreams. It'd be unrealistic to depict Mashiro as the only person struggling, hence why last episode was about Azuki. It's quite a wildcard utilizing a minor character like Nikai before other fan favorites, but it's an admirable choice in my opinion. It's breaking the norm and dodging expectations. It's keeping things fresh. And so what if this seems like "filler"? Why is there such a negative stigma around filler material. Filler exists for a reason. So that the main plot can be executed in the best way possible -- even if at a couple episodes' expense. Not only that, but it expands upon the universe that we have grown to love.
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Jul 16, 2021 12:01 AM

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Someone needs to bonk Nakai
Oct 18, 2021 2:27 PM

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nakai sure is great character, his determination is admirable.
aoki though sure took a while, but i kind of understand her.

koogy left alone :p

ashirogi sure is in tough spot.
for me it's miura's optimistic effecting them, instead figuring a way to improve their work he tells them they will be alright and 3rd place in jack is OK ...
Jul 14, 2022 9:10 AM

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Cool ending.

Is there really so much competition in Japan? Damn, I'd never want to leave in society like that, it's even worse than usual. People should concentrate on personal growth, not live in constant stress of getting replaced any week.
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Jul 14, 2022 9:11 AM

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Nakai makes this anime even more shoujo-like btw and I personally hate that.
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Sep 16, 2022 11:44 PM

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I wonder how that fat nakai will feel when she end up with someone else lol
Oct 21, 2022 9:23 PM
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Aoki and KOOGY; not daijoubu. But, as expected, KOOGY is trying to come back strong.

Not that I care all that much for Nakai's puppy dog, obsessive attitude. But, every time Aoki opens her mouth she gets worse and worse. I don't think I'll ever warm up to her. Passionate is one thing, but to lash out at others is just uncalled for. So rude, so hurtful.

Anyway, how bad is eighth place really? If we assume One Piece, Naruto, and Bleach are pretty consistently in the Top 3; and that CROW would be around 4 if not higher during some weeks. Then TRAP is still near the "Top 3" of the non-genius-level series. I can understand how it might be a bit disheartening, but it's still early. I can't imagine they are at risk of being cancelled this soon. For as different as he is from Hattori, I think it wouldn't hurt for Moritaka and Takagi to trust Miura a bit more.
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I really don't like the new editor, he just seems so bland and boring.
Mar 29, 2024 11:51 AM

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I just don’t like both of those two characters so Im not really caring about the drama to much
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