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corner_twist said: Interesting. What are your concerns with the adaptation? It didn't capture the feelings or atmosphere properly or something? Pacing?GakutoDeathGlare said: I'd hate to be one of those guys, but its mostly due to the subpar adaptation and the fact that it is finally starting to show."It's all my fault", runs away followed by autistic screech, followed by alone and depressed walk in rain, you cannot be serious. By FAR, the worst thing in this show lol Watching the previous episodes, this almost feels parody like. What an embarrassing episode.  And you should be, my goodness, the drama was garbage today. This self loathing "everything is my fault", I don't buy it at all. I'm anime only and am really enjoying this anime, at least before this garbo episode. They tried to convince me, but failed. |
GakutoDeathGlare said: Overall it has been quite a middling experience, but this episode stuck out more than usual. It has been something that is unable to capture the "floaty" feeling of the manga, if that makes sense. It was supposed to be more iyashikei-adjacent, but they seem to have completely forgotten about that aspect. Coming to the episode itself, the anime skipped several important scenes-corner_twist said: Interesting. What are your concerns with the adaptation? It didn't capture the feelings or atmosphere properly or something? Pacing?I'd hate to be one of those guys, but its mostly due to the subpar adaptation and the fact that it is finally starting to show. I'm anime only and am really enjoying this anime, at least before this garbo episode. They tried to convince me, but failed. (How it was framed in the manga) Edit- I also feel like the pacing is ass. They're adapting close to 100 pages per episode and not enough time is left for the scenes to breathe. |
corner_twistMay 30, 2023 2:25 AM
Alfredo-Sauce said: I'm wondering if Ganta's mom either passed away or had a divorce as there was another flashback with him as a kid with his mom (I don't recall if that has been brought up). If so I think he is blaming himself for that and with the rain cancelling his plans it was too much. This scene hit me very hard, no mater how short and vague was. Unfortunately i can think for only one event in life that adults explains on small kids with stars. But now I have a better idea why he's awake and his growing affection for Magari. |
| Damn not the Rain!! 😭 Yeahh dude stop blaming yourself about the Rain. Like what? |
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corner_twist said: OK, interesting. No wonder the outburst and scene didn't do anything for me. If it was structured like you just wrote, then maybe it would have moved me. A bit disappointing, but oh well...GakutoDeathGlare said: Overall it has been quite a middling experience, but this episode stuck out more than usual. It has been something that is unable to capture the "floaty" feeling of the manga, if that makes sense. It was supposed to be more iyashikei-adjacent, but they seem to have completely forgotten about that aspect. Coming to the episode itself, the anime skipped several important scenes-Interesting. What are your concerns with the adaptation? It didn't capture the feelings or atmosphere properly or something? Pacing? I'm anime only and am really enjoying this anime, at least before this garbo episode. They tried to convince me, but failed. (How it was framed in the manga) Edit- I also feel like the pacing is ass. They're adapting close to 100 pages per episode and not enough time is left for the scenes to breathe. |
| eyeball relay race is pretty insane Two dead shrimp got some kissing action before our two main characters. They were interrupted twice though, no telling where things would've gone if they were completely left alone to their own devices.... |
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| Sad for the rain but they'll have more occasions... the bus stop scene was so cute too bad Shiromaru interrupted them ahah |
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| There's kind of an uncanny valley of realism in anime Like however realistic a show strives to be it's usually nowhere near actual reality. So if an anime embraces its un-realness there's no problem with it and I can enjoy the art as art, but if it tries to be realistic in tone a bit too much a certain phonyness and embarrassment clouds my enjoyment Every other line I'd talk to myself 'there's no way a real person would talk that way' etc This is less true for manga |
| on that bus waiting shed, how can that romance scene be so friggin' tense awkward!?!? lolz 5/5. LOLZ Shiromaru got it all wrong haha.. |
matias067May 30, 2023 12:00 PM
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corner_twist said: They're probably trying to get to a specific scene with this pacing. Best case would have been a bigger episode count which couldn't be achieved beforehand, now they need to rush it. I'm enjoying it a lot nevertheless. GakutoDeathGlare said: Overall it has been quite a middling experience, but this episode stuck out more than usual. It has been something that is unable to capture the "floaty" feeling of the manga, if that makes sense. It was supposed to be more iyashikei-adjacent, but they seem to have completely forgotten about that aspect. Coming to the episode itself, the anime skipped several important scenes-Interesting. What are your concerns with the adaptation? It didn't capture the feelings or atmosphere properly or something? Pacing? I'm anime only and am really enjoying this anime, at least before this garbo episode. They tried to convince me, but failed. (How it was framed in the manga) Edit- I also feel like the pacing is ass. They're adapting close to 100 pages per episode and not enough time is left for the scenes to breathe. |
| This anime is set in the city of nanao.. Nanao is the 5th largest city in Ishikawa prefecture.. It's also one of least polluted cities in the world.. So perfect for star gazing.. But it rains 200 days a year and only has 1600 hours of sunshine hours.. So why the hell this guys are complaining about getting a tan... It's a beautiful place nonetheless... I think it's the only anime I've seen that's set in the city of nanao. Anamizu is the best girl btw This her in the future https://myanimelist.net/character/15219/Ayuko_Hayami |
ryo-sanMay 30, 2023 4:19 PM
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| So did they actually kiss or was it a perspective mistake ? |
Note: I don’t lazily watch 3-5 episodes, biasedly compare to other anime, or unfairly judge by surface level similarities. With every anime I start, I watch the entire series, both Japanese Sub & English Dub, then judge each anime based on what they present, to give an honest and fair rating.  |
| Man I was super pissed with the sudden storm ruining everything... What was more frustrating though is how Nakami kept saying "it's all my fault". FFS, what exactly is your fault here bro?! Stop with that BS please. |
| This episode had a lot of cues pointing out to Nakami's mother's absence, whether temporary or more likely permanent, being the cause of his insomnia. Besides the rainy day allegory of having one's effort nullified by powers beyond human control (weather/death), it's very likely a two-man family with only one breadwinner would be on a tight budget and couldn't afford to buy new shoes for a growing kid. Always appreciate it when a story takes the time to lay out little hints for the viewer to decipher. As they say: show, don't tell! Each episode leaves me more and more in awe of how natural all the characters and their interactions feel together. Nakami and Ukegawa totally give off the vibe of real childhood friends whereas the personalities and dynamics in Magari's friend group seem authentic and diverse. |
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| Damn that must have been so frustrating. |
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| I always get a laugh from interrupted kiss and confession scenes |
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| It might be because I watched 6 episodes of a really bad show over the last 24 hours, but this one was the first episode of this show that I liked for more than visuals and Shiromaru. Actually, I loved it. The friends get some good development and I like them a lot more now. The comedy was on spot, the drama didn't feel exagerated and the romance worked very well in the given situation. And most importantly: It wasn't boring! The pacing was good and there was finally enough going on to keep me invested. I hope the next episodes can keep this up! I'd love to see more on Nakami's past - maybe I won't dislike him as much if I understand him more. |
| ngl nakami was very cringe this episode it was a little hard to watch |
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| Damn rain. I would have felt like shit too after all that effort. Good thing this situation brought Isaki and Ganta closer tho. But Shiromaru-senpai... why?... |
| What a ridiculous melodramatic boy, anyways 1/10. DiamondDimoDaddy said: Rinkitori31 said: I love this show, but I think there's something that is not good enough. Does the manga much better ? Thanks The manga is much more dynamic with the author’s top tier art, spreads and panelling. Even simple and mundane scenes are painted with emotions due to the way Makoto Ojiro handles it. Honestly, it’s an incredibly hard feat to transfer her style into anime format. Aside from a few exceptions, the anime is a pretty diluted version of the manga. The staff and direction is not what it should be for a source material of Insomnia’s caliber. A lot is left to be desired and the anime is relying solely on the manga’s writing most of the time without doing anything to elevate the source. |
Rinkitori31 said: Read a bit ahead for the next episode, artwork is beautiful. There's just not much being done in the anime medium to enhance the source material if at all, this is a very safe adaptation.I love this show, but I think there's something that is not good enough. Does the manga much better ? Thanks |
| I rarely comment on these anymore, but that moment when they got interrupted by Shiromaru I just sighed. Such a tiresome trope. Didn't even feel like watching anymore after that. Inb4 we have to wait until the last episode to get a confession. Now I remember why I don't watch romcoms. Rest of the episode was fine I guess. Maybe a bit too melodramatic, but I can kinda see where Nakami was coming from. Probably the worst episode so far. A shame because last episode was quite good. |
FunnyRatmanJun 9, 2023 11:11 PM
| sombeody's gonna catch a cold |
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| haha heavy rainfall goes brrr!!! |
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| Definitely felt bad for Nakami this episode, with how bad he took it, but the group was together at the end so at least he has people to go to for help. |
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| I love this show but I laughed so hard when Nakami ran out of the school crying.. what was that noise he made hahahaha |
| "Philander" 🏃🏻♀️💨 And then the scene at the table. Shiromaru senpai is the best xD except for ruining the kiss. Even if she did block them, they got closer again. So the party not taking place wasn't only bad and there's still a few more upcoming opportunities. |
One Piece episode 914 & 915 & 1027 were a mistake and 957 brought the salvation - FMmatron |
| Shiromaru Senpai is the coolest. LOL |
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| The initial "I'm sorry" and running away while Magari got teary eyed felt a little forced and unnatural, probably the weakest episode so far but the ending was enjoyable with the bus stop portion and I just loved seeing Magari all shy going into the restaurant |
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