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Apr 17, 2021 10:28 AM
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THIS IS AN ANIME ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS THE MANGA BEYOND THIS EPISODE.
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HEH, just as is in WotaKoi, sumika once again delivers a presentable OP.

The Bishounen leader Sotoin is stupid, but beautifully stupid. Anyone wanna hang out with lolicon Nagahiro who has a first grader for a fiancé?

Dojima being targeted, and thankfully Hyota's track-and-field expertise came into play. Such beautiful long legs, no wonder's he's called the Adonis. Being a divorced child is not easy though.

Onward to continuing to find the star that Dojima has seen in her 4-year-old young memories 10 years ago, it wasn't a star, but a satellite, and a military one at that. So the truth is pursuited as such in outer space, hidden in plain sight, and only the Bishounen Detective Club knows it well. Nagahiro going all that Q&A-ing in Rakugo with the explanation is a feature that only you'd get in specialized shows of NisiOisin's ingrained style.

But wow, disguising Doujima as a tomboy, she fits into the Bishounen detective figure well. Sotoin's suit like a certain Hatsune Miku with the blue hair and double ponytail, yeap.

Doujima's "wanted" status even goes to a woman in shades who manages to knock her unconscious, who is she though?
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Apr 17, 2021 11:53 AM
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Umetsu Yasuomi doing the OP with legends key animating it. God we are too blessed
Apr 17, 2021 11:59 AM
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moodie said:
Umetsu Yasuomi doing the OP with legends key animating it. God we are too blessed

Even Imamura - that's unexpected. Apparently, he's not on as bad terms with the studio as rumor has it.
Apr 17, 2021 12:07 PM
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So it wasn't a star but a satellite that got exploded? hmm seems interesting.
And nice to see Doujima and Soutouin crossdressing hahaha.
That woman at the end... I can't wait to know who she is
Apr 17, 2021 12:08 PM
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Wow I'm amazed Shaft has so much money to spend on drugs animation.
Apr 17, 2021 12:17 PM
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Holy shit its femboy Hatsune Miku.

Apr 17, 2021 12:34 PM
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Okay, SHAFT. Stop flexing those animation muscles. LMAO, It's so good.
Mayumi getting tailed was quite creepy but got rescued. The detective skills of the boys club are quite substantial. Looks like what Mayumi thought of a star at age 4 was actually a military satellite that was shot down. So, that case is closed, I guess. Understandable enough, she was scared of being kidnapped after that incident but thanks to the Pretty Boys Detective club being on her side, she's at ease. I wonder who was that woman at the end?
Apr 17, 2021 12:50 PM
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SHAFT has outdone themselves yet again, the visuals for this episode were absolutely jaw-dropping.
Apr 17, 2021 1:31 PM
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pretty cool episode, wasn't interested at first but this one definitely intrigued me. lots of very nice developments with the story and characters, production quality staying amazing as well, can't wait to see where this goes.

also, didn't know hatsune miku was in this anime lol
Apr 17, 2021 2:00 PM
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After seeing the opening i’ve been wondering, is Dojima a trap ?
Apr 17, 2021 2:00 PM

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Manabu was looking oddly similar to a certain someone lol. So Nagahiro's a lolicon, or they say so, based either way. I absolutely loved both the OP song and its visuals, didn't expect to hear sumika here.
Apr 17, 2021 2:05 PM
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The animation, the soundtrack, the opening WAS SO GOOD. I felt like this episode went by in ike 2 seconds i am so excited for next week!!!
Apr 17, 2021 2:38 PM

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Yay Mayumi cut her hair now she is indeed a Nisio female character
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Apr 17, 2021 2:49 PM

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sumika and a SHAFT opening is defintiely the weirdest combo I've had to take in. It just felt so odd to experience. Both the visuals and the song are solid individually but together.... just doesn't fit right. It's like wearing clothes that just don't fit or feel right when you wear it.
Apr 17, 2021 2:59 PM

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The OP is marvelous! They really out did themselves!

It seems my theory that each book will be adapted in 3 episodes might end up being correct!
Although I could see this book taking a 4th episode if they chose to include more of the inner-dialogues.

I was a bit disappointed that the comments about the "Good vs Bad Kids" didn't make it into the anime, but whatever it's only like 2 sentences tops.

I think SHAFT is doing pretty good so far! I'm really looking forward to seeing some of the future events get animated!
Apr 17, 2021 3:12 PM
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I hope we get to see more crossdressing in this series
Apr 17, 2021 3:14 PM
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Time for Nisio's true masterpiece again this week. Up to chapter 3 of the manga, and chapter 2 of the novel ( if i remember well). Very good adaptation sticking with the novel, rather than the manga, and i appreciate it.
PROTECTION SQUAD FOR HYOTA'S LEGS PLEASE
The case is only at its beginning, can't wait for the next episodes
They still didn't say how it will last, i really hope 2 cours, it's worth of ir
Apr 17, 2021 4:18 PM

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I fuck with that opening.

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Apr 17, 2021 4:23 PM

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I laughed so hard with Nagahiro's Lolicon complex scene,I mean you can't say is a Nisiosin history without a little bit of problematic stuff you know lmao
Apr 17, 2021 4:39 PM

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Amazing and catchy OP, Femboy Sotouin looks like Hatsune Miku with blue hair.

Apr 17, 2021 4:58 PM

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This was even better than the first episode, plus there's fricking Hatsune Miku and more legs
The directing is superb, kinda sad to see that compared to other anime this season this one isn't getting that much atention
Apr 17, 2021 9:46 PM

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Certainly going in an interesting direction story-wise. I have no idea where this show will go now that the MC is being chased by the government, but I would assume it blows over and she ends up joining the club. The visuals still look great. The editing can be a little off sometimes and I’m not referring to the Shaftian style.
Apr 18, 2021 12:06 AM

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Yo, that OP looked and sounded amazing. Great episode! Liked it even more than the first episode which was great as well.

Was wondering why some dudes were chasing out, but towards the end it made a lot of sense. She was witness to some government fuckery, I wonder why they only started chasing her now though. Never would have expected the star she was looking for to actually be a satellite. Ah yes, can't have a NISIO work without a lolicon lmao. I wonder how they're going to deal with the government though.

Jesus Christ, Mayumi in disguise though. And we also got Hatsune Miku over here. Godbless the producers who chose Sakamoto Maaya to voice Mayumi. If I close my eyes I can hear Shinobu again. Really looking forward to the next episode. Is that hot chick at the end Nagahiro lmao, please no.
Apr 18, 2021 1:14 AM

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This got way more complicated than I had thought

That cliffhanger tho! Great episode once again
Apr 18, 2021 1:36 AM

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seems like SHAFT's new show is too deep for my low IQ brain huh...


Apr 18, 2021 1:39 AM

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I wasn't completely sold on the first episode, but this second episode Shaft went absolutely nuts and a lot of Monogatari-style-directing nostalgia hit me like a truck. Nio Ishin's wordplay and dialogue is so good too, super happy with how the series is turning out. Can't wait for more!
Apr 18, 2021 3:28 AM
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Hmm, they waited 10 years to start attacking a girl over something she saw when she was 4, just as she started having her problem investigated? I hope this progresses to make sense lol It's a more interesting direction than I was expecting.
Apr 18, 2021 4:18 AM

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We got a double trap moment noice
Good episode, didn't expect it to get so "serious", i thought witch each episode there will be a new damsel in distress but it's not that case at all so far
Apr 18, 2021 4:19 AM

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Hmm, they waited 10 years to start attacking a girl over something she saw when she was 4, just as she started having her problem investigated? I hope this progresses to make sense lol It's a more interesting direction than I was expecting.

I understood it that way: since the detectives got involved they somehow got the info that someone actually saw it and thus want to take her out
Apr 18, 2021 7:22 AM
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Ok, ep 1 was good, but this one was even more, damn. The dialogues seemed more solid to me, as the character's personalities, and the visuals elevated everything.

How I missed this kind of absurd yet engaging narrative. Such frenetic pacing almost makes you forget to breathe. I loved what they're trying to convey, about the meaning of her dream, if it is still valid even now that they know the truth.
Also, the agents were the cherry on the top haha.

I still think it's more plain and direct than Monogatari (and I know I shouldn't be comparing two different shows like this), but I do think that's not necessarily a bad thing since a more straightforward take on this kind of writing can be more pleasing to watch sometimes.

And that OP, holy shit, god-tier level.
Apr 18, 2021 9:54 AM
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I liked this episode more than the first, but man, she is so fucking handsome.
Apr 18, 2021 10:28 AM
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This episode was quite enjoyable. The visuals are just gorgeous and the OP is catchy af. Pretty!

I kinda had a feeling that the 'star' which Dojima saw would've actually been a satellite, since the same thing happened with me too. The only thing weird was that why did the reporters or whoever those fishy people were, start following her after 10 years.
Apr 18, 2021 10:31 AM

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Everyone is beautiful in this anime, aren't they?
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Apr 18, 2021 1:53 PM
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She turned into a pretty boy! and he turns into Hatsune Miku apparently.

That double bike ride was... something :o Forget ecchi shows with their falling into boobs, this was sex on wheels except they were dressed.

Better episode than previous, first one didn't grab me but this one was more fun.
Apr 18, 2021 3:12 PM

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This entire anime just feels like a Wes Anderson film. Also hell yeah femboy Miku.
Apr 18, 2021 3:18 PM

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Why is Sotoin so cute as a girl lmao he has me questioning my sexuality.
Apr 18, 2021 5:55 PM

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Everything still looks cute. Cute stupid miku Sotouin and cute boy Doujima are a cute couple. Also, the opening song is nice.
Apr 18, 2021 8:52 PM

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Every frame of this anime is just stunning to look at, and the story and dialogue are so quintessentially SHAFT in their weirdness that watching this anime is a surreal experience. Even if the story because absurd, it will be beautifully absurd.
Apr 18, 2021 9:28 PM

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There's something disturbing, wrong, and most of all ugly brewing behind that girl's beautiful eyes.

Her entire presence gives me vibes of Heaven's feel.
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Apr 19, 2021 8:15 AM

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ommg the animation is on different level !!!
this so cool and well animated
Apr 19, 2021 8:41 AM

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Probably the best anime opening of the season. Loved the episode. We also got the pleasure to witness a femboy Hatsune Miku lmao.


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Apr 19, 2021 10:26 AM

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That OP, I was vibing with it till the end.

Really, she wanted to tell the police about something she saw when she was 4. How can this be your first thought. One would just be like “OHH °Д°” after learning that truth and take their time to process...

I'm sure those stalker like people are a completely different case because them being after her because of that 10 years old incident wouldn't make sense. Even if it was true, taking out someone who is clearly a harmless commoner still wouldn't make sense.

Anyway, I liked their word play in this episode too.
Apr 19, 2021 12:47 PM

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I didn't think that Shaft would ever look like Shaft again, but here we are. Is this the result of Shinbou's return as chief director? Or did something else happen?
Apr 19, 2021 2:28 PM
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I didn't think that Shaft would ever look like Shaft again, but here we are. Is this the result of Shinbou's return as chief director? Or did something else happen?

The report of Shaft's death was an exaggeration all along.
Apr 19, 2021 3:15 PM
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thought this show would be good but bam there is a pedo.
Apr 19, 2021 8:02 PM

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I- WHAT.

Came for a pretty boy detective club, get drawn into a military government conspiracy????

Hell, I'm totally down for whatever wild path this is taking.
Apr 20, 2021 6:59 AM

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Loving this episode and the OP as well! and Oh My God... I love Nagahiro but Soutouin with that hair.. beautiful. Sousaku is so cute too in the OP!! All of them are really pretty.

Looking forward to another great episode ~

Apr 20, 2021 10:35 PM

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The story isn't really interesting to me so far but the visuals are beautiful so I think I'll keep watching. Plus I love gender-swap stuff >.<

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thought this show would be good but bam there is a pedo.


also yeah ^ instantly brings down the enjoyment level
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Apr 21, 2021 5:19 AM
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Wow I'm amazed Shaft has so much money to spend on drugs animation.

both. They spend it on both
Apr 21, 2021 10:36 AM
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We got a double trap moment noice
Good episode, didn't expect it to get so "serious", i thought witch each episode there will be a new damsel in distress but it's not that case at all so far


Mayumi Doujima is the protagonist across the whole series, so she won't be going anywhere any time soon. There is also eleven novels in Bishounen, so if SHAFT decides to adapt all of it, we'll probably be seeing a long series.

The Kubikiri Cycle adaptation wasn't that great, but I have high hopes for this one. Shaft generally gets the job done.
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