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Jan 3, 2015 4:03 AM
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Pretty relaxing episode.

Kinda fun watching Ronja and Birk enjoying nature and be themselves. Birk also seems to be familiar with horses huh? Second half of the episode felt more intense though with that race. Horses can be so wild..
Jan 3, 2015 3:19 PM
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I've seen the movie... but that preview still gave quite a spoiler for the next ep...0_0

I like how the harsh winter was connected with why Borka robbers ambushed Mattis robbers, something you can only assume in the movie, which also gives off more of a 'because they're jerks' vibe. That scene is also very telling of how much more childish Mattis is compared to Borka.

Besides... Ronja, Birk stop looking at each other like lovers! I'm gonna melt... >ω<
Jan 4, 2015 6:04 AM
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I love the pacing of this so much! It ties together some things that I never really got in the movie as a kid.

The preview tough. . . .HORY FUDGE!! He looks 50 times more beat up than in the movie! Don't kill Birk!! X'O

Can't wait for the next ep!
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Jan 5, 2015 3:29 PM
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The first half was indeed relaxing with the two enjoying their time!

The horse taming part was surprisingly enjoyable, it almost felt like a game when Ronja made that sound. Feeding the horse like that!

It was nice to see how Ronja and Birk was able to laugh and enjoy themselves no matter what!

Mattis's maturity in front of Borka lol. The Borka's robbers are surprisingly daring to shoot arrows with their boss in the sight. Peace being broken as Sturka is injured.

Ronja being able to keep a tough appearance and think rather calmly despite her feelings.

That preview with the Mattis's robbers getting mad and Birk getting captured and roughen up :/ Wonder how the equilibrium would be established again, perhaps Ronja has to do something.
Jan 5, 2015 4:32 PM
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Ronja and Birk are relaxing to enjoy their time.

Poor Sturka, he got injured.
Jan 5, 2015 4:54 PM
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Wow, it suddenly escalated into violence. The Borka robbers are undisciplined though! He ignored his bosses orders. Thankfully I think he'll live. I thought it was a headshot when that scene happened. >_<

BIRK!? That was such a shock, one moment it's a preview of Ronja arguing with Mattis, then talking about the dispute with Birk, then next scene is Birk all beaten up?? His face looks terrible. Why do I have to wait until next week?? QQ
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Jan 6, 2015 2:55 AM
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surely he would be dead from that considering the circumstances.

birk tied up next ep?
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Jan 6, 2015 2:58 AM
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Mattis's maturity in front of Borka lol.

Yeah I laughed and also facepalmed. Borka actually asked nicely and threw away his pride yet Mattis is just caught up on the brainwashing he had when he was younger that Borka robbers are their enemies. But ugh, now everything is going downhill just because that stupid guy didn't listen to his leader!!! Like what??? -_- Poor Birk in the preview ;__; That will be heartbreaking to watch. Also, beating up a little boy isn't the way to go guys. Unless I'm wrong that they didn't beat up Birk, which I doubt.
Jan 6, 2015 7:06 AM
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I love the animal animation in this show. I made a video compilation of them.

Animal animations
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Jan 6, 2015 11:45 AM

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I'm getting angry at Mattis, he's so childish. Why can't they all live in peace :(

Birk looks really bad in the preview! :o The next episode will be intense, can't wait for it!


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This eo was so fun just seeing Birk and Ronja have fun together. The ending was so sad I felt bad...things look tense between daughter and father.

Oh god that preview, seeing Birk like that made me want to cry, he's so good to Ronja he doesn't deserve what he's going to get. :(
Jan 6, 2015 2:43 PM

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The squirrels were particularly nice this episode.

Birk getting wrecked in that preview. Can't wait to see Ronja stepping up for him.
Jan 7, 2015 1:01 AM

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Man, I'm also getting angry at Mattis. Watching the previews for next week and wow. If Mattis beats up Birk, I'll be even more angry. Ronja, you're my only hope, stop this childish man before it gets even worse!

Enjoyable episode 7/10


Jan 20, 2015 2:43 AM

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OF COURSE
MORE LAUGHING

But even worse

THAT PREVIEW
Apr 16, 2015 3:16 PM

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Wow, I wasn't expecting them pulling something like this. But I agree with others on Mattis, sometimes Ronja seems to be more mature than him.

The story with horses was kinda random though as it lead to nothing. But I take it it had to emphasize how Ronja and Birk grew close to each other. And somewhere along the way they managed to pull this relaxing atmosphere that makes this show special when they sit by the huge rock.

After seeing preview I really wonder what happens next.
Apr 16, 2015 11:10 PM
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The Horse Story goes someplace. It's actually an ironic device, because the horses are "being broken" over time, and so also are Birk and Ronia going to be broken, and also Mattis will be broken.
May 15, 2015 6:38 PM

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Another solid episode! Let's see what's next.
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Fairly pure Slice of Life episode this time, which I'm glad we get.
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ain't no way those kids would be able to hold down a horse lol they'd get turned into kites within seconds
or maybe they're just superhumans, who knows

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