Ace of the Diamond
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| THIS IS AN ANIME ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS THE MANGA BEYOND THIS EPISODE. ---------------------------------------- Welp, this episode focused a lot on Eijun and his narratives. "I'm weak" huh? Otherwise, slow episode. I think Eijun found his way after all the buildup though but not in the way I had expected. About damn time. |
Stark700Feb 21, 2015 5:56 PM
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| This was so depressing. The brief insight into the Inashiro players was interesting. Please Chris-senpai save Eijun from his depressive spiral |
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| Sawamura is really taking it hard :/ He really seemed soulless during class but not so much at the end. An open rooster does sound interesting yet it just makes it sound that Seido is really changed after losing their third-years. Seeing Inashiro doing so well :O Chris-sempai really trusts Sawamura to come back even stronger, it really would be nice to see the day when Sawamura is the ace. Furuya while is nice, but I really find that he lacks in really motivating teammates by getting to know them. |
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| Well another slow depressing episode. I wish they would compress all of this post defeat stuff into fewer episodes. |
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| I'm tempted now to read the manga to know what will happen to Sawamura! I wonder what chapter is this now in the manga... anyone? |
rebelakumaFeb 21, 2015 9:15 PM
| It can't seriously finish in March right? That would be like the very worst place in the story to conclude... |
| Omg it`s getting so good can`t wait till the next episode |
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| Half of Sawamura's troubles are from his coach, who consistently busts his balls with stupid comments and doesn't bother to explain why he need particular training and then wonders why Eijun can't get his bearings back. |
| This is that thing right? those where the players go into a slump where they look like chick that just hatched then realise some shit and come back being the biggest cock in the world right? right?? |
| How do I signature? |
| Sad episode, Seido has so few good or interesting players. |
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Corleone said: It can't seriously finish in March right? That would be like the very worst place in the story to conclude... Sedlyf :'( |
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| Seeing that #1 on Furuya's back really didn't it well with me. Even though it was obvious it was going to happen I was still hoping Kawakami would get it mainly because, even though I don't necessarily dislike Furuya and if Sawamura eventually becomes ace. It would be kinda sad to see Furuya lose that ace title since he's been working just as hard as Sawamura. Good episode this week, Hopefully Sawamura bounces back sometime during the next tournament. That is if he makes the roster for it... |
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| this has become unwatchable since they lost..kinda glad its ending in march. |
rebelakuma said: I'm tempted now to read the manga to know what will happen to Sawamura! I wonder what chapter is this now in the manga... anyone? Ch. 220. |
Lia_Ratsbane said: rebelakuma said: I'm tempted now to read the manga to know what will happen to Sawamura! I wonder what chapter is this now in the manga... anyone? Ch. 220. Thanks! |
rebelakuma said: Lia_Ratsbane said: Ch. 220. Thanks! ^ Only a weekly episode isn't good enough, especially in a depressive part like this one. Gonna read the manga as well. |
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| Fuck, I was gonna add the manga to my list (provisional) just to keep track of the chapters and then delete the entry since I didn't read it all... anyway, I accidentely deleted the anime entry. Now I don't know the episodes details :( But I guess I started following weekly since episode 25-30, anyway... Just a useless remark lol. By the way, the manga art is niice. |
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| I'm out... Really... this is so heartbreaking... I can't... this hurt so much. And next episode Furuya officialy become Ace, f**k -.- How long Sawamura will be like this? I know this can bring some good points to story, chara and will be all 'realistic', but I want again have fun watching this show... Right now I more pissed than happy. |
| Why does Sawamura get all the crap. While everyone on the team has their own issues, Sawamura seems to always be the most heavily influenced. >__< I can't believe this is ending in March. It better conclude properly! I sure as heck do not want Sawamura to still be dealing with Yips and no chance of recovery when this ends. >:( |
| This show will be the first sports anime that has a bad ending if it seriously will be finished in March (at least from my point of view). I still hope that the new season will be announced. :( |
| CHRIS-SENPAIIIIII ;v;;;; Mirorin said: Why does Sawamura get all the crap. While everyone on the team has their own issues, Sawamura seems to always be the most heavily influenced. >__< it's horribly painful to watch, but I'm hanging in there because I know it'll be worth it in the end ;_; |
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| Isn't the anime ending soon? I remember reading it would end in episode 75 or whatever, but it can't! It is getting super interesting and I wanna see how Sawamura is gonna develop! :( If it ends this soon then I'm definitely gonna read the manga!! :c |
rebelakuma said: Lia_Ratsbane said: Ch. 220. Thanks! This omg! I guess this episode was very successful in making ppl want to read the manga. These were my exact thoughts. Good episode although my baby has the yips. He will pull through which is why hes my fav. It's just hard to see him go through this. I thought Chris was going to help him but guess not. Either way he will get his shit together! |
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Nancy-Alice said: Can't people stop bitching about Sawamura being depressed ? If he was OK so soon, it will be unrealistic. He need to overcome this bad cap. Gambare, Eijun ! I know right :/ Although heartbreaking and painful to watch, I still find this really interesting and it adds to story as we continue to see Eijun's struggles and development. I suppose not everyone will like it, especially maybe if they don't like Eijun as much as I do. I cried for so many chapters straight at this point in the manga. It's hard to see Eijun not acting as his normal cheerful self, but it looks like he hasn't given up. He just needs time to reflect and think before he plans to move forward. Everyone else is practicing hard too! Kanemaru has hope to become a starter :) I also liked Mei and Itsuki's interaction. Itsuki is no Harada yet, but I can see the chemistry between him and Mei already ^^ |
| hmm 5 eps left? I dont want this to end like so many sports anime not reaching koushien and shit hope there will be a season 2 after this gonna read manga once the anime is done tho. |
| “If you win, you live. If you lose, you die. If you don’t fight, you can’t win.” |
| You guys, it's pointless to read the manga. The scanlations have stopped for some reason and it only covers until the end of the first game of the fall tournament and then skips around 100 chapters with some random chapters in between. |
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yhunata said: Actually volume 30 was recently updated so it covers the 2nd match as well. Although I read summaries of the gap between the chapters its good to see the manga slowly being updated once again xD You guys, it's pointless to read the manga. The scanlations have stopped for some reason and it only covers until the end of the first game of the fall tournament and then skips around 100 chapters with some random chapters in between. Anyways can't wait for the next episode... still irritated its going to end soon bleh... terrible timing... |
SindiyahFeb 23, 2015 5:46 AM
Eijun is love. Eijun is life. |
| I spent the whole episode rolling around going "Noooooooooo!" I think Sawamura would have a much easier time getting over his problem if the coach wasn't so stoic and cold. Kataoka never really explains what he's thinking or why he does certain things. A bit of reassurance/guidance (or just being less of an asshole) would probably go a long way towards helping. That being said, I'm so so glad this anime isn't going the way of Kuroko no Basket or Prince of Tennis, where the main characters have no real flaws/challenges and are basically power/skill fantasies for the audience. It's the same reason I liked Haikyuu and Oofuri. I hope Eijun gets over the yips soon, though. There aren't many episodes left T__T |
| Thanks DnA, for making me cry for two episodes straight. |
Rizzle said: I think Sawamura would have a much easier time getting over his problem if the coach wasn't so stoic and cold. Kataoka never really explains what he's thinking or why he does certain things. A bit of reassurance/guidance (or just being less of an asshole) would probably go a long way towards helping. YES! I don't really get how this work in sports, but shouldn't they give Sawanura some psychological support than leave him alone to let him deal with his problem? He is just a little immature kid, 1 year high school student... and he have psychological issue and everyone are aware of that, yet nobody really try to help him? Isn't such moments they have psychologist to help players in such moments? Also they are in school, so for me is strange that they don't have one. Rizzle said: That being said, I'm so so glad this anime isn't going the way of Kuroko no Basket or Prince of Tennis, where the main characters have no real flaws/challenges and are basically power/skill fantasies for the audience. It's the same reason I liked Haikyuu and Oofuri. Again... YES! THIS SO MUCH! |
| Sawamura making me cry T__T Chris senpai please help |
LittleStar said: INDEED! Part of me wants Eijun to join Yakushi cause they are so supportive towards each other when they screw up/do well lol. And the coach in Yakushi is greaaaat xDRizzle said: I think Sawamura would have a much easier time getting over his problem if the coach wasn't so stoic and cold. Kataoka never really explains what he's thinking or why he does certain things. A bit of reassurance/guidance (or just being less of an asshole) would probably go a long way towards helping. YES! I don't really get how this work in sports, but shouldn't they give Sawanura some psychological support than leave him alone to let him deal with his problem? He is just a little immature kid, 1 year high school student... and he have psychological issue and everyone are aware of that, yet nobody really try to help him? Isn't such moments they have psychologist to help players in such moments? Also they are in school, so for me is strange that they don't have one. Rizzle said: That being said, I'm so so glad this anime isn't going the way of Kuroko no Basket or Prince of Tennis, where the main characters have no real flaws/challenges and are basically power/skill fantasies for the audience. It's the same reason I liked Haikyuu and Oofuri. Again... YES! THIS SO MUCH! We all know Eijun is a badass and will overcome it but shaizah aside from Chris-senpai... and a teeeeny tiny bit of miyuki Eijun doesn't really have anyone to go to for help Dx |
SindiyahFeb 23, 2015 3:56 PM
| Eijun is love. Eijun is life. |
LittleStar said: Rizzle said: That being said, I'm so so glad this anime isn't going the way of Kuroko no Basket or Prince of Tennis, where the main characters have no real flaws/challenges and are basically power/skill fantasies for the audience. It's the same reason I liked Haikyuu and Oofuri. Again... YES! THIS SO MUCH! +1 I love it when sports anime aren't just about "winning". I do like the other two as well, but for different reasons. |
| I don't really get all the comments bitching about Sawamura getting depressed? OF COURSE he'd get depressed. He literally sacrificed everything he had to go to Tokyo to be a pitcher, and now he can't pitch. To him it's like his life just ended. >_> |
| I understand Sawamura's pain. A pitcher is a very important role on the team and Seido always had a good reputation. I've also had that kind of role in concert band back in high school and there were times when I couldn't meet peoples' expectations or failed big time. Especially when there's a Furuya against you. If any of you have watched Major, you can see that head injury dead balls are serious business. |
| Sawamura lost spirit the moment Coach classified hima as a relief pitcher. :/ I'm not surprised by Yakushi's win. CHRIS-SENPAI! So good to see him after so long! I'm glad he still has faith in his kouhai. :) |
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| It was nice seeing Chris believe in Eijun. That made this episode not such a big bummer |
Kitoge said: It was nice seeing Chris believe in Eijun. That made this episode not such a big bummer Yeah, seems like Sawamura will take the ace number from Furuya eventually. It just sucks that it'll be a while before that happens. The gloomy Sawamura is depressing. |
AliceInOtakuland said: Sawamura lost spirit the moment Coach classified hima as a relief pitcher. :/ Nothing to do with that. It's just a psychological issue caused by his mistake in the tournament. Whether the coach had told him that or not it wouldn't have made a difference. |
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| I was irritated at the beginning for Sawamura to shut up sometimes but dam I feel super bad for Sawamura rn in his gloomy state, hes like old Chris. |
| The notice of this episode is that Inashiro is possible don´t arrive how team to the autumn tourney!!! |
| I hope he get over this yips sooner rather than later. |
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| I always liked the recovery phase for protagonists, but here it's a bit annoying. |
One Piece episode 914 & 915 & 1027 were a mistake and 957 brought the salvation - FMmatron |
| Mei bragging about his fan letters lol Cocky Mei! I don't know why but Sawamura reading a books seems a comedy for me lol he looks gloomy but funny xD gomen Eijun-chan xD train hard and be a great pitcher someday! Ganbatte!! you can't achieve your dreams by force, train and experience hardship more.. you will get stronger someday! ❤ |
| Proverbs 4:23 Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it. |
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