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| What's really important for Minato and everyone in this tournament imo is their purpose of being there. I think Minato finally realizes what it means to be on that stage and competiting against his rival Shuu. This was a dramatic episode and I think it was a great way for the cast to showcase not just their skills but their competitive energy together. Kyoto Animation absolutely captured the beautiful chereography of this episode as usual. |
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one more ep. left. |
I ♥ Two Syaorans from Tsubasa RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE and TRC!!! |
| It wasn't ever really about winning, it's about trusting the process, and the right team wins here. Just like Minato, I didn't want that match to ever end. Just beautiful, wondrous stuff. |
| Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful. We get to see - little Minato coming around to kyuudou after his mom's death, and then glimpses of him growing up, with his father always being there for/with him. The way that's done is masterfully elegant. And what seems to be his first interaction with Shuu - who, even then, seems a lot more mature, and yet all patient and kind; and then grows fond of Minato, perhaps fonder than he realises for a long while: the shipper in me is SCREAMING because if there is a way to make a couple perfectly obvious without being overt, it's done perfectly here, sorry not sorry. The team is together, zero blame thrown around, even the apologies are dismissed, and the teasing kept to a very lighthearted minimum, with Kacchan taking the brunt of it for the team sake of dissolving the tension. They're together with Kirisaki as well, I always love it when there's absolutely no bad blood between two schools just because they're opponents - hell, they're kinda close on personal levels. Saionji sensei and Masa-san's interactions (Takigawa-kun!) are simply wonderful: given how little there is time for, it's very concise, very meaningful, very poignant - in more ways than one. Even Eisuke comes around (I love the tsundere type, sorry not sorry), and then even Fuwa's teasing is in good jest, without going overboard. And despite all the glimpses into the past, they're very much in the present - with Minato's lack of concern for landing a hit being the peak point. After which, there's a very definite look into the future as well, because there is a future and they're all diving head-first into it. Together. (Hell, little Fujiwara with her crush on Ryouhei is absolutely adorable and for once I'd hope it actually blossoms at some point in that future - there's already more in their moments than most shounen put together could ever deliver for all their forced official pairings.) Speaking of future. I know there's one more episode left, but can't say this too soon: yes please, we would very much like season three. They're still just first-years, after all, as we're reminded in this very episode. The only thing I didn't quite understand is how or why they were shooting in such a random order, but I guess that's just technical details I'm unaware of. |
| I never cheered for a sports in anime like this lol. Kyoani surely knows how to make you excited. Would have liked if they actually won, but I guess this works too. |
| This is one of those episodes where you immerse yourself in being within the audience, watching a tense, but closely fought battle unfold. Regardless of either team you wanted to win, or even as a neutral, this quarter-final battle between Kazemai and Kirisaki would get anyone on the edge of their seat with how close both teams were. It was so close that it went into sudden death, where even with the extra layer of pressure and tension, both sides were virtually even with their forms. In the end, Kirisaki was the winners by the narrowest of margins and they went on to win the nationals altogether. =) Simple watching the match unfold, with the animation and music doing the heavy work, was simply amazing. Even in defeat, Minato is able to look on the positive side of things, being very optimistic in improving his skills, as does the rest of his friends and their coach, Masa. The boys have done a great job overall and I can only hope they can get stronger. Once again, this was a spectacular episode, where the production values from KyoAni never fails to amaze me with how beautiful their animation looks. I predict that the last episode will be more chill, but either way, I do look forward to seeing how it'll wrap up the second season. |
| Tournament is over and Shuu's group had the victory in this. The journey was worth it, a ride full of joy and drama, added with superb animation chereography by the only and one KyoAni. Sound direction in this ep in particular was on point. Still one ep left but I can definitely say this second season didn't disappoint |
 MAL is the perfect place to shit talk about people's opinions. |
blaidz said: Do we know if we have enough content for another season? I haven't read the manga and don't know where this falls in the timeline. I stumbled on season one of this anime a month ago whilst missing those snow white notes and Haikyuu.... this was the perfect middle of those too. then season two's animation has brought it to a whole other level There is a third volume for the light novel. I think this season only covered the second volume. It was kind of a surprise that they announced a summary film and second season in the first place given how under the radar the show felt, and the first season selling around 2000-3000 discs. But it seems there was enough interest, perhaps from other revenue sources, that warranted a second season. So who knows, since this is a wholly-owned IP from them, it is up to the studio if they want to do more. |
| My god KyoAni out did themselves thus episode, what a beautiful episode |
| This episode was so beautiful. The sounds are as satisfying as ever. This felt like a finale and I've been completely fine with it being one but it seems like next episode we're going to a festival where Kazemai will shoot. Excited! |
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| All that beautiful buildup and focus just to have Kazemai losing in the end. Still a wonderful episode but man does this show handle competitions in a rather odd way. So... what was the point of Minato losing a fingernail again? |
SouthRzVa said: I think that's what makes kyudo as a sport unique, and hence why I don't find this result frustrating. Their opponents, despite being the nationals, are themselves, and the goal is their own growth. I think Minato's bleeding thumb was a way to show how he has grown beyond his initial first season self. he is now in the zone and in control that he doesn't allow that to bother his rhythm.All that beautiful buildup and focus just to have Kazemai losing in the end. Still a wonderful episode but man does this show handle competitions in a rather odd way. So... what was the point of Minato losing a fingernail again? |
| I just cried TT That was so beautiful even the ending shots there with each character also Nikaido is so cute TT The Father of Shu or even his family is so cute and supportive!! I love how they showed his wish wihdskdh dang I want moar of this anime;-; |
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| Eh Minato's group lost, but I'm actually happy for Shuu, he deserves that |
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| "One determined shot". That's all Shu had wished for. |
| i was expecting that ending, but still, it made me want to see 'em win it, but of course they already won against them last time. Minato's team needs to remain the underdogs for a bit longer lol |
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| Great match and intense!! I thought it was the last episode!!!! Well, one more to enjoy!!! kekeke |
| Another competitive anime where they lose in the end. *claps hand* Congratulations! Of course, I'm being sarcastic. (╯‵□′)╯︵┻━┻ |
| This is an amazing anime, but it would be 1000x better if it had Cute Giris instead of Cute Boys, because it is easily at it's finest when Giris are on the forefront. But it's like 10-20 seconds per episode. |
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| That was honestly an incredible match. Both of the teams are insanely good, so I was expecting our team to lose eventually. The guys, however, are pumped and ready for more. I’m happy for Shu and his teammates. I’m just conflicted since they haven’t resolved Nikaido’s issue with Minato’s sensei. I thought they would’ve talked it out eventually. I’m still waiting for that. Overall, I was anxious the whole time, and I’m proud of what the boys have accomplished. |
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