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Oct 15, 2016 10:22 AM
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Another adorable episode. I can't help but appreciate the art style that brings a form of realism into the story. Plus, we got Rinko in this show and she's a pretty sight to see.



Souta and Poko went shopping and I find their relationship to be charming. Looks like Poko is a bit of a crybaby though so I hope he matures a bit more. Then again, I think he made a new friend this episode.
Oct 15, 2016 12:43 PM
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This is beautiful. What an amazing episode, one of my favourites this season.

This is gonna focus way more on the relationship of Tawara and Poco, the fact that it's a Tanuki makes it even more sweet.

The discussion between the four at the table was nice to watch, it was so down-on-earth and very realistic.

This is underrated and quite possibly is what Amaama to Inazuma could not exactly be at the end (focused way too much on cooking to be a compelling story, still it got an 8/10 because it was so charming and gave me many hearttouching moments)
Oct 15, 2016 12:46 PM
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Poko is way too fucking cute








Oct 15, 2016 12:47 PM
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Seeing the girl you like get married, i feel for you Souta t_t
Seriously how do you just give kid a name like this... at least Poco seemed to like it
I like the interactions between Poko and Souta too much, so soothing x_x and the MC is relatable and Poco is so cute honestly

Such heartwarming episode, it's definetely one of my favorite shows this season...
Oct 15, 2016 1:06 PM
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most relaxing, beautiful and cute anime of the season by far. after this episode definatly contender of (original) aots.
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Oct 15, 2016 1:07 PM
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That big pause and still giving him a weird name. It suits him though.
Oct 15, 2016 1:31 PM
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This is just too precious! (ノ◕ヮ◕)ノ*:・゚✧
Oct 15, 2016 2:39 PM
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God heard my wishes and is doing justice to the adaptation

I love the awkward Souta scenes
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Oct 15, 2016 3:19 PM
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This is just so heartwarming and sweet. I love it.


Oct 15, 2016 3:27 PM

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So cute; I'm craving this anime
Oct 15, 2016 3:38 PM

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Poco is just the most precious little thing.
Oh god who are you people?
Oct 15, 2016 4:19 PM

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We could use more of these kind of shows.
Loved when he fell asleep on the way home.
This will be simply good.
Oct 15, 2016 4:32 PM

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This show is so sweet & peaceful to watch.
Poko in tanuki form is cute, but a little troublesome.

Poor Souta running into his first love who is now married.
Nozomi was a little rude at the start, but came around in the end.

Poko feeding Nozomi fruit jello & patting her head is the most adorable & cutest thing I've seen today.

Looking forward to more adventures between Souta & Poko. Becoming more like family.
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Oct 15, 2016 5:38 PM

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Such an adorable episode. The relationship between Souta and Poko is starting to grow. It was nice to see Souta interact with Rinko. They get along well. Poko also made a new friend with Rinko's daughter. That was very cute. This was truly a heartwarming episode.
Oct 15, 2016 5:56 PM

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don't you dare leave that cute Tanuki outside alone!! and damn man must be tough seeing your childhood love married and all
Oct 15, 2016 6:21 PM

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Poko's literally constant gasps, pants, and sighs are starting to become very annoying.

Other than that it's a nice show.
Oct 15, 2016 6:47 PM

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Scute I luv this so much poco is adorable I cant
Oct 15, 2016 6:51 PM
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no one translating the manga adaptation?
Oct 15, 2016 7:09 PM

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Fucking adorable yet again, even bratty Nozomi seemed purified by the end. This already needs a second season!
Oct 15, 2016 8:06 PM

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This episode was so cute and adorable, Can't help but smile as I watch Souta and Poco.

The opening segment with Poco wailing outside in the rain was just inexplicably sad. :(

I'm glad Souta took Poco in the following morning, It was nice seeing him give Poco a bath and stuff.
Loved the train ride, Very nice scenery and along with Poco's adorable reactions made it really great to watch.
Little flashback about Souta as well.

Loved the part at the restaurant, Poco is so precious. Feeding Nozomi and patting her was so sweet. Honestly that scene was just beautiful.
Kinda amazing how even something like a tanuki can change a person's outlook and experience of life.
Oct 15, 2016 10:01 PM
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I don't particularly find it emotional (yet) but there is a gentle and light atmosphere which I enjoy.
I'm liking how Souta is recalling all these memories through Poko too. Cute stuff.
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Oct 15, 2016 10:54 PM

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poco finally named... the adorableness continues
Oct 15, 2016 10:57 PM

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And there goes the "Poco" name first time become the tanuki's name.
Another adorable "Poco moment" plus with Nozomi too. >_<
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Oct 15, 2016 11:00 PM
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It's too short~ >< I want more~~

From this episode I feel like something's still lacking although I'm not sure what it is. And based on next week's preview does it mean there will be more interaction between Nakamura Yuuichi and Sugita Tomokazu's character? If yes, then I'm definitely excited~~
Oct 15, 2016 11:01 PM

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... So no one gonna mention Naru Takeover for a Few Second when Poco put on that HairTie exactly the Side Naru tied her hair...
Oct 15, 2016 11:26 PM

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Time past so fast watching this.Another good episode and too bad his first love already is married and have kids.
Poco and Nozomi are cute together xD
Oct 15, 2016 11:50 PM
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So many good anime this season :>

Poco, izetta, yuri, maybe march comes in, nanbaka. Yeah some stinkers and some...quiestionable, but I like it.
Oct 16, 2016 12:27 AM

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Oh my goodness, Poco as well as this entire show is the most precious thing ever!
Oct 16, 2016 2:07 AM

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This anime is so adorable! I'm just sitting here smiling like an idiot throughout the whole episode. Still smiling now. :-)
Oct 16, 2016 3:11 AM

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Who else ships Poco X Nozomi?

Oct 16, 2016 3:27 AM

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Even though the kid looks hardly cute as a tanuki, Souta still takes him in because he feels sorry for the kid who is all alone and is having a hard time just finding food. And he goes shopping for his clothes. I thought that he would find a friend of his in the city and he'd have to come up with an excuse for that. I didn't quite expect his first crush to be there with her kids lol. And he comes up with some random name right on the spot lol. And Nozomi immediately said that Poco's a weird name and sends the kid into depression lol. I liked how Poco was nice to Nozomi even though she wasn't at all. Poco is a good kid.

The time Souta is spending with Poco reminds him of his past. From good memories like those with his family to weird memories like those of his crush and how he got heartbroken after waving to her and then seeing her with her boyfriend, he is remembering quite some things. And people are, from time to time, mentioning his family's restaurant. I wonder when he'll start it up again if he will that is.
Oct 16, 2016 5:24 AM

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Impressive how shows of this nature always seem to work so well, and this episode only improved on the start this series made in the first episode. Very impressive indeed.
Oct 16, 2016 5:42 AM
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Just look at his expression!!!oh my so adorable and hilarious love him so much already,so much anticipation for the upcoming episode,cant wait to see more of their character development esp between poko and souta!!!
Oct 16, 2016 6:13 AM
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Who else ships Poco X Nozomi?


Seconded! They're adorable together.

Poco needs to learn to speak properly soon though. ._.
Oct 16, 2016 7:09 AM

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lmao that flashback at the train station.. poor souta
i liked that he met up with his first love, that was nice~ and poco and nozomi make good friends!
Oct 16, 2016 7:19 AM
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This is my first forum post ever on MAL & I've had this account for YEARS. I'm very selective with anime, so I don't watch much, but there's some anime that pop up here & there that grab my attention & I use MAL to keep track of those.

Anyways, I decided to make this post because I see so many people giving some love to this anime that I have to join in on this. <3

I know it's been 2 episodes in, but I am completely in love with this show in all its splendor & adorableness, it's anime like these that give me something to look forward to in my life. It's like a nice break in every day, difficult life... And I'm highly anticipating the next episode.

Poco is such a cute little flurrerkins that if Souta didn't want him, I'd gladly adopt him xD
And I like how Poco's presence is helping Souta get in touch with his past, it's like in a small way, he's unlocking some blockage & changing Souta to become someone better...it seems?
It's like he's Souta's little guide, and at one point, I'm suspecting he'll reopen up the restaurant!

I thought the relationship between Poco & the little girl was so sweet. I mean in the beginning, she was so salty to him, but it's because she wanted attention, just like any kid wants, & Poco gave her that attention & converted her into a sweet friend. =')

ah~ this show gives me life, it's so sweet & adorable, it's my favorite ongoing series as of right now. ^w^
Really can't wait for more! I'm definitely getting some merch....if there is any..... I mean Usagi Drop merch seems quite scarce online......
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Oct 16, 2016 7:55 AM

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Is it bad that I almost teared up when Poco fed Nozomi? Two episodes in and my heart is already melting.
Oct 16, 2016 8:02 AM

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Souta---Shota---Shotacon

Poco---Poco x Souta---Boku no Poco

Try not to remember that, lol.

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Immature jokes aside, I really like the blissfulness in this episode. Who wouldn't smile at Poco-chan?

And that OP. I was rocking my feet and teeth so hard. This season has some good soundtracks.
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Oct 16, 2016 8:28 AM

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Happy that Nozomi and Poco became friends!

I wish the episodes were little longer!
Oct 16, 2016 8:46 AM

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Damn how sweet this show can get?!

Ayy first thing we found it is that our MC got ntr'ed right in the second episode kek.

The kid's just too cute. The interaction b/w him and MC was adorable.
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: The goodness continues. It has that bittersweet flavour with sota, but also heart warming & relaxing with poco. The innocence of poco really works great. The humour is low-key and not punch full per say but timed well. The embarrassing memories of sota are a lot I gues lol. Poco & nozomi moments were cute. 3.5/5
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Oct 16, 2016 11:15 AM

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Very heartwarming episode.. Aww it started to be one of my favorite show this season x)
Oct 16, 2016 2:48 PM

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How, just how can you NOT melt watching this? When Poco turned to Souta after that little girl pushed him and he started crying - it was just so natural, so real.

It is a bit suspicious though that a man who doesn't have much (any?) experience with children is so good at dealing with them but oh well... who cares xd
Oct 16, 2016 3:17 PM

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All warm and fuzzy :)
Oct 16, 2016 4:07 PM

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Not enough udon tbh.
Still not enough udon tbh.
Oct 16, 2016 4:46 PM

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Super kawaiiiii I want poco too :((( really heartwarming anime
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Oct 16, 2016 4:47 PM

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Plus, we got Rinko in this show and she's a pretty sight to see.



She's not Rinko, is she? afaik Rinko is this one, Souta's older sister.

Oct 16, 2016 9:04 PM

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Okay, that was incredibly heartwarming. This might end up being better than I thought.
Oct 16, 2016 9:29 PM

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Stark700 said:
Plus, we got Rinko in this show and she's a pretty sight to see.



She's not Rinko, is she? afaik Rinko is this one, Souta's older sister.

pretty sure stark is referencing rinko from Ore Monogatari, who also looks similar
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Oct 17, 2016 8:38 AM

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This is adorable as always. Poco finally gets his name. I'm finding it funny seeing how he seems to understand when people are talking down on him. Like that moment when Nozomi sneered at Poco wearing the raincoat and him falling down on the ground dejected, I was thinking to myself "Just how does he understand that she's insulting his attire, when he can't even understand the concept of a promise?"

That said, I really love this show for the nostalgia that it evokes when Souta goes on his flashback journeys, and when he becomes all philosophical about life and the past. I feel like I can relate quite well.

This needs more of the Udon though, I thought it was suppose to be one of the main themes of the show.
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