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Nov 23, 2020 7:28 AM
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THIS IS AN ANIME ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS THE MANGA BEYOND THIS EPISODE.
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Well this is like a union of a family together. Now that the idols have established their position in the industry, I bet they will have all a bright future in some form or another.

That last scene looked like a work of art, a star of hope.
Nov 23, 2020 8:23 AM
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Nice to see the winter troupe, they look interesting, especially that amnesic guy (Hisoka)
And there is going to be some drama stories between Tsumugi that other guy, they seem to share a backstory together
My favorite characters is probably going to be the poet though, he's really funny xD
Nov 23, 2020 9:09 AM
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It's beyond jarring how absolutely off the faces look in so many scenes. Not only in the sense that the characters look nothing like their in-game sprites, or heck, even their card illustrations - like it's the work of beginner fanartists practicing to draw their favourites; but in the sense that they're simply bad, more like generic anatomy practice drafts made by rookie artists. As opposed to being any sort of official product. Is this actually the case, are the artists first-timers or some such, because that'd be a legit explanation and I'd put all judgments aside.

That said, I do love seeing everyone and everything brought to "life", simply having visuals for the dialogues is great. And all the extras the game never shows, I can't recall everyone's luggage being displayed, but the fact they all have matching "personalities" was a real nice touch.

On a sidenote: anyone else convinced Azuma is an actual "adult escort"? xD
Nov 23, 2020 9:33 AM
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The finale stretch of the Mankai Company with the Winter Troupe! And honestly, out of all the seasonal Troupes combined, Winter's got a great diversity of cast and talent to start out with.

Azuma and Tsumugi will make good first-headers for the Winter Troupe, and their auditions proved pretty much that with a surprising start for calibre. Add in poet Homare (with an impressive first impression), God Troupe-dropout Tasuku (whom still has a scuffle with Tsumugi in the past) and sleeping amnesiac king Hisoka (whom Director Tachibana's recruitment is relentless with), it looks as if the Dream Team is settled early.

The 1st order of business: childhood friends Tasuku and Tsumugi's sombering backstory, while getting along that fast already. The start of troubles abrewing.
Nov 23, 2020 9:51 AM
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Ah the beginning of Winter Troupe!! My favorite troupe is now getting animated yay!! The animation is still jarring to watch, everyone's faces look off, but at least the sound and story is nicely adapted compared to the original source.

Stark700 said:
Now that the idols have established their position in the industry, I bet they will have all a bright future in some form or another.

They're Actors, not idols. There's a firm difference between the two.
Nov 23, 2020 10:16 AM
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Very interesting episode!

I like how Banri and Juuza street act looks very real to people because they're insulting for real LOL

And I'm fond of dormitory room selection again. Sleepy Hisoka looks like a full of inspiration person is sleeping with poet that is looking for inspiration. And the highlight is Tasaku is sleeping with his childhood friend Tsumigi.

But I've a question for a long time, while new season troupe is in training, are older season troupes still performing? Since look like all troupes are still living in dormitory.
Nov 23, 2020 10:40 AM
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Well, its looks like everything gonna be hectic. The audition part kinda following the first troupe route, by letting the rest of three in the later scene. The winter troupe had their own eccentrism, indeed. The highlight might be the dynamics between Tasuku and Tsumugi, how could they handled their old problem into making a nice bond. However, its interesting too to knew whats the real deal within a sleeping guy too. The poetic guy, Homare, seemed pretty weak to me of his stand among the others. However, they might've reveal his full story like what happened to Taichi, near the end season. So i shall be patience on his role, instead of, indeed, his uniqueness over the dialogue and such. Then with a cuddler guy, Azuma, tho. Nice background, boy. Okay, its clear. Like Juuza said, They were surely unique.
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Nov 23, 2020 12:17 PM
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Fuyugumi stans unite! XP Really nice to see the Winter Troupe intro now...but I really need to say: Tsumugi, what are you wearing (see the bit when fuyugumi stand in a line on the wings of the stage), and since when did you wear chokers? Not that I mind obviously (hahah can't hide my bias towards him lol)

I love the interaction when they discuss Azu's job, its hillarious that they think he's in a shady job. Aww I want to reach in and hug my poor baby Tsumu though ^^;;...he puts himself down way~ too much T.T A wild Alice has appeared. Keep? Director says yes straight away, like wow Izumi, you've got quite the unique troupe there 0.0 Taichi talking to Tasuku is so wholesome, but really Tasuku, you were really good, until you asked "is he in the troupe too?" Owch- Hisoka's unexpected but comedic intro always kills me- Interesting seeing the Tsumugi Tasuku drama already, poor boys >.<! Can't wait for their issue to be solved again~

Revelations of the driving licences already O.o, I swear we only were given this info this year in that racing event on the JP server.

The quest to decide Hisoka's furniture was skipped, as well as other things but oh well~ Love that starry night sky (did they put all their budget into that though, since their proportions were atrocious once again -_-)

Thawing, the ending, was beautiful, gives me 'Precious to us ~Bokura no Kisetsu~' vibes! Can't wait for next episode, but one wish would be to fix up the horrifying art, its killing me even though it is meme-able
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Nov 23, 2020 2:48 PM
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Firstly, this episode made me laugh so much. Taichi and Homare had me at their mercy. Like, Taichi bashing Sakyo's confidence when greeting the new members. As well as when he immediately thought about making a chalk outline of Hisoka instead of calling the police. Homare really striking people dumb with his deep, meaningful, yet confusing poetry.

Secondly, it feels like the animation? Art? Whatever you call it, went more down hill. I felt that most of time it was Homare's face and hair. Hisoka seemed fine until the beach scene, where he got himself a thick neck.

However, I'm looking forward to seeing how they adapt the Winter Troupe. If there is one thing I hope for, then it's they don't cut out one of my favorite scenes. Other than that, it'll be fun to watch. As well as crossing my fingers that the quality gets better instead of worse. 😖

Also... HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SAKYO!! ✧◝(°▿°)◜✧
Nov 24, 2020 4:23 AM

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Yup, this is hella hilarious XD
The poet part and the chalk part is my fave out of all the comedic scenes XD

They really do Homare dirty in the art tho.. but I'm glad Hisoka's pretty consistent (probably because most of the time they don't need to draw his other eye, lol).

And I'm greatly questioning Tsumugi's clothes in the OP... :')

Anyway, for anime onlys, prepare for the weirdest ride out of all the other seasons group. XD

phantomfandom said:

But I've a question for a long time, while new season troupe is in training, are older season troupes still performing? Since look like all troupes are still living in dormitory.


They will, but not now. In the game's timeline, in one year, each group performed 3 times.
So I'm guessing it's a one month gap between performances. While one other group training for their performance act, the other groups practice by themselves and do what they like (for ex. Street acting). And the group that will perform next, start the practice after the previous group's closing night.
They all still in the dorm even while it's the other group's turn to act since they permanently move to the dorm while they're a member of mankai.
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Dec 10, 2020 5:47 PM

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It's like watching paint dry, but the paint is talking?

Remind me not to faint or take a nap around Taichi, because he'll likely just end up burying me in the backyard. Is Taichi trying to steal Muku's spot on the cute scale? An impossible task, but I admire him for trying.
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Winter troupe is the weirdest so far, let's wait and see what they have in store.


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