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Jul 23, 2015 10:14 AM
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Not bad. This episode presented much more action than I had expected and imo, Tachibana faced a bit of trouble.

Intense shit this week, awesome:
Jul 23, 2015 11:18 AM
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Oh to get that scene animated...delightful.

It seems that they changed the name of Tachibana's gun. In the manga (chapter 4 I believe) Tachibana called it his "Gotou-san" not "Goemon-san." Not that I mind. Just saying. LOL.

Otherwise, they are following the manga really closely. Only 12 episodes for this anime though. How is that going to play out?

Oh Matssun. Let's be adults here.
Jul 23, 2015 6:45 PM
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some action this week! daaaaamn her eyes tho when she is on fire.
looks like something happened there between mattsun and midori in the past~
cant wait to see the next episode!
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Jul 24, 2015 9:36 PM
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This is out?
Jul 24, 2015 10:31 PM
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Episode highlights Hotaru's giddiness in battle yet again, and this time it proves that trait of hers to be a disadvantage. Hope they'll show some action within the next episode.
Jul 24, 2015 10:32 PM
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This episode went by so fast. I need more T^T

Yukki crying over his adult games was great.

Hotaru was kinda creepy with that bloodlust. Kinda reminds me of Nagisa from Ansatsu Kyoushitsu (trap and bloodlust).

I'm changing this to a 10 on my list, I love it so much.
Jul 24, 2015 11:03 PM
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Hotaru vs. Tenchou was so predictable, it took away any element of thrill it could've potentially had. Despite being a complete newbie, the reverse trap had her opponent, a former mercenary, on the edge of his feet the entire time. I think I can see why this might be considered a Shounen now.

Yuuki sobbing over his games being sullied by Midori was pretty funny though. But Captain Sagara's brief appearance was easily the best part. Still hoping for that nurse to show up sometime soon.

Average episode. From Midori's expression while talking with Fujimoto, he probably figured out that Hotaru is a girl. My guess is that he'll try to coerce her with it somehow.

Jul 24, 2015 11:07 PM
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Hotaru vs Tenchou was nice.

Poor Hotaru, she immediately getting shot as soon as the games start!
Jul 25, 2015 12:18 AM
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Jeez this comes out so late where I live and I almost completely forgot there was a new episode.

That bloodlust from Tachibana immediately reminded me of Nagisa from AssClass (and they're both traps too haha). Tachibana needs to calm down so that she doesn't keep getting eliminated right away. Not much action in this episode but it looks like there will be more next episode. And her constantly referring to herself in the third person is getting kinda annoying now......
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Jul 25, 2015 12:38 AM
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Even though I really admire how passionate Hotaru is about the game as well as her insane bloodlust and reflexes, this episode did a pretty good job of showing just how inexperienced she is

She's gonna need a lot of work if she truly wants to get on that next level of badass. Her gun is pretty freaking sweet though I must admit so good advice on Midori's part

Overall, the episode was good and I'm looking forward to seeing how Hotaru fairs against her team and I'm also hoping to get more characterization for Midori soon since his entire character and his role in the story really intrigues me
Jul 25, 2015 2:24 AM

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It's ridiculous.

Reverse trap far worst than Laplace

Concept is stupid.

Passed the 3 episodes rule.

Safe to drop.

Dropped.
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Jul 25, 2015 2:32 AM

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I keep on forgetting that Hotaru is a girl. LOL! But man, she's really becoming obnoxious and arrogant. For someone who has no shooting skills, she should just stay quiet and follow the team leader.
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Jul 25, 2015 2:43 AM

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I couldn't think of a better type of gun that would suit Hotaru.
She may have the spirit but not the skills. She still has so much to learn but I'm sure she's a quick learner.


I enjoyed the mock battle she had with the owner.
Hotaru and her bloodlust is always so entertaining to watch.

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Did they have to go this route <_< I hate stupid drama like this. They could've just told Hotaru to follow orders for now since he doesn't have experience and later on when he gets the hang of it he can start going at it individually. But well hopefully playing with the other team will help Hotaru a bit. Seeing things from different perspectives. And we can get the drama out of the way early on.

First half was awesome. Lol'd at Yuki's "U savage" when Midori broke the seal XD

Hotaru's blood lust was BA and dat creepy laugh XD Midori is such an S tho :O
Jul 25, 2015 3:09 AM
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Mattsun is clearly helping Hotaru with that. Let's see how exactly it will work out for Hotaru though playing for the other team.

Midori, not liking him one bit. What a fuckface.
Jul 25, 2015 3:40 AM
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I think I've finally realized why I just can't stand Hotaru

Well for one there's her annoying sense of justice of course, but that's not the main issue here. I think basically she's the kind of person who would make the absolute worst kind of teammate you could ever have when playing a competitive shooter game or some sort of airsoft like this. She has no sense of strategy, she can't aim, she's hot-headed, she rushes forward without a second thought and tries to fight "straight-up" at every turn. The only thing that supposedly makes her strong is her "bloodlust". I mean wtf is that? Just pure willpower and wanting to help your friends doesn't mean shit in this kind of game. That kind of thing might work in a battle shounen but for an environment which is effectively competitive warfare with modern weapons? Just no. If Hotaru wins anything with that kind of play it'll just feel like pure plot armor and nothing more. It's annoying to watch :s

Though of course in this episode she ended up getting insta-killed time and time again in practicality which is JUST what would in fact happen to anyone who tried to play like that in reality, so I'm glad the anime is at least realizing that she is in fact playing like an idiot

The drama at the end was as needless and cliché as ever though...
Jul 25, 2015 3:54 AM

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Looks like Hotaru isn't that good after all... hope she improves.
Jul 25, 2015 4:02 AM

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I found Tachibana annoying in this episode when they were arguing about being arrogant. Cos I think she's overestimating herself.

On the other hand Yukimura was hilarious as always xD
Jul 25, 2015 5:56 AM

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the store owner's fear of hotaru reminded me of that gif with the dog that has flashbacks about vietnam war, priceless.
Jul 25, 2015 6:50 AM

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The first half of this episode was actually good before it turned to shit.
All credit goes to Sacred.
Jul 25, 2015 8:07 AM

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Hmm the way she's referring herself as Tachibana is kinda getting on my nerves now... :s

And well of course she should follow Matsuoka first if she keeps being hit... she's the one who was arrogant there imo She won't learn a thing by just keeping charging in there like that ><
Jul 25, 2015 8:14 AM

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The first half was pretty intense, the second half was just a big ol' drama bomb
Jul 25, 2015 8:38 AM

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That was thrilling!! Tachibana's monster-like face was both cool and scary she looked so badass. The scene when the new white-haired guy appeared was hilarious, Midori looks like an interesting character, and he enjoys teasing Yuki I guess..... looks like he has a confusing past with both Matsuoka and Yukimura, I'd love to see more of it.. hum the sec half, training didn't go so well and a quarrel between team mates, Tachibana got kicked out for now and Matsuoka is currently pissed.. looks like it would be the beginning of a thrilling game, looking forward to it.
Jul 25, 2015 9:32 AM
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this anime actually isn't bad it's pretty funny the plot is simple and understandable plus the things that happened in this episode I really liked all this time I thought hotaru was pretty good but actually she isn't and I honestly love that I love that she's inexperienced and she's learning and not just some pro right off the bat 3.5/5
Jul 25, 2015 10:14 AM

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forced drama. tachibana is stupid and stubborn. stop referring to yourself in the third person thx.
Jul 25, 2015 10:21 AM

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Ok i'm not understanding this...

I THOUGHT GIRLS COULDN'T PLAY SURVIVAL GAMES WTF?!?!??!?!?!?!????!?!?

The Captain though and other girls WTF????

Is this just me so confused???

If girls are actually allowed then why the heck is the MC still keeping it a secret??!?!?!?

Good episode though.
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Jul 25, 2015 10:30 AM

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Ok i'm not understanding this...

I THOUGHT GIRLS COULDN'T PLAY SURVIVAL GAMES WTF?!?!??!?!?!?!????!?!?

The Captain though and other girls WTF????

Is this just me so confused???

If girls are actually allowed then why the heck is the MC still keeping it a secret??!?!?!?

Good episode though.



girls are allowed to play, just not on TGG team, don't know why though, maybe because one is a host and the other is a hentai mangaka, or maybe because the tournament they're trying to win doesn't accept girls...
Jul 25, 2015 10:33 AM

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kingsheep812 said:
Ok i'm not understanding this...

I THOUGHT GIRLS COULDN'T PLAY SURVIVAL GAMES WTF?!?!??!?!?!?!????!?!?

The Captain though and other girls WTF????

Is this just me so confused???

If girls are actually allowed then why the heck is the MC still keeping it a secret??!?!?!?

Good episode though.


Girls are allowed to play survival games. It's just that Matsuoka doesn't allow any girls in his own team for some unknown reasons, and that is why the MC is keeping it a secret. She wants to stay in the team and keep on playing.
Jul 25, 2015 10:34 AM

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kataklism said:
kingsheep812 said:
Ok i'm not understanding this...

I THOUGHT GIRLS COULDN'T PLAY SURVIVAL GAMES WTF?!?!??!?!?!?!????!?!?

The Captain though and other girls WTF????

Is this just me so confused???

If girls are actually allowed then why the heck is the MC still keeping it a secret??!?!?!?

Good episode though.



girls are allowed to play, just not on TGG team, don't know why though, maybe because one is a host and the other is a hentai mangaka, or maybe because the tournament they're trying to win doesn't accept girls...


Just that Mastuoka said that he doesn't allow girls on his team >< Maybe since he's a host girls would feel jealous?
Jul 25, 2015 10:41 AM
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I LOVE HER BLOODLUST.
Jul 25, 2015 10:49 AM

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The Bloodlust was real, it was a thrilling episode I wanna see the next episode so badly -.-
Jul 25, 2015 10:56 AM
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Thats right Tachibana, you fuckin deserve it.
Jul 25, 2015 11:18 AM

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she turned into spiderman and really comparing a stupid game to a real war
Jul 25, 2015 11:51 AM

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Quite a predictable episode but well executed and enjoyable nonetheless.

Hotaru is a bit stubborn, but supposedly that will be over next episode.

Yukimura so good~ The scene with Midori ripping the seal was great! :D
Jul 25, 2015 12:20 PM

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I think I've finally realized why I just can't stand Hotaru

Well for one there's her annoying sense of justice of course, but that's not the main issue here. I think basically she's the kind of person who would make the absolute worst kind of teammate you could ever have when playing a competitive shooter game or some sort of airsoft like this. She has no sense of strategy, she can't aim, she's hot-headed, she rushes forward without a second thought and tries to fight "straight-up" at every turn. The only thing that supposedly makes her strong is her "bloodlust". I mean wtf is that? Just pure willpower and wanting to help your friends doesn't mean shit in this kind of game. That kind of thing might work in a battle shounen but for an environment which is effectively competitive warfare with modern weapons? Just no. If Hotaru wins anything with that kind of play it'll just feel like pure plot armor and nothing more. It's annoying to watch :s

Though of course in this episode she ended up getting insta-killed time and time again in practicality which is JUST what would in fact happen to anyone who tried to play like that in reality, so I'm glad the anime is at least realizing that she is in fact playing like an idiot

The drama at the end was as needless and cliché as ever though...


Couldn't have said it better. Hotaru's gung-ho attitude was already borderline annoying, but the way she started acting in the second half of this episode pushed that over the edge. It's a needless arrogance for a complete noob to call out and disagree with a veteran. Top it off with the fact that her methods were getting absolutely nowhere, and yet she still remains stubbornly adamant that she has to do things her way, and you've got a character who is seriously better off dead.

Sense of justice my ass. She just wants to light things up because she has a gun in her hands. Absolutely no respect for the equipment at all.
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she turned into spiderman and really comparing a stupid game to a real war

low quality bait is low.


but seriously, that guy was weird.
Jul 25, 2015 12:55 PM
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Suddenly she's into the battles like this has been her entire life's dream?
Did I miss something?
There she goes thinking i'm a girl though" again.
Plus she's acting like a shithead.


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I keep on forgetting that Hotaru is a girl.

How could you when she literally reminds you of the fact in every single episode?
Jul 25, 2015 1:32 PM
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First half was cool but the second was meh and really annoying. Would it be such a bad thing to follow orders until you're good enough to make your own decisions?
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I found Tachibana annoying in this episode when they were arguing about being arrogant. Cos I think she's overestimating herself.

On the other hand Yukimura was hilarious as always xD

My thoughts exactly. She turned the entire second half of the episode to shit -.-

Looking forward to seeing how Midori plans to mess with Hotaru, that should be interesting xD
Jul 25, 2015 3:50 PM

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Good thing apparently the Mattsun will show something to Hotaru to me she 's very convinced
Jul 25, 2015 5:02 PM
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Second half was really unpleasant to watch. On the other hand it ended up being unusually realistic. Not sure if I like such sudden changes.
Jul 25, 2015 6:04 PM
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Ugh I wish the manga would get updated. The anime has gone beyond the translated chapters of the manga now. I liked this episode.
Jul 25, 2015 6:44 PM

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Omg Hotaru has been very anxious since she got her first weapon... I can't believe that she is missed every opponent in every game and has been defeated since her first game then. ;C
But for another way I liked her way of playing with the boss from the gun shop. That is really a game not what she was doing with her teammates...
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Jul 25, 2015 6:57 PM

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Really great episode! Best so far! :)
Jul 25, 2015 7:34 PM

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I literrally just binge watched the entire show so far lol
I was really glad to see some action in this episode
The comedy in this episode was the best so far
Overall: Awesome Episode!
Jul 25, 2015 7:37 PM

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The Bloodlust was real, it was a thrilling episode I wanna see the next episode so badly -.-

Saaaaaaammme oh my gosh
Jul 25, 2015 8:41 PM

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'YOU SAVAGE!"

Yukimura is the best.

They need to figure out Hotaru is a girl. It's blatant lying at this point. No misunderstandings here.
Jul 25, 2015 8:54 PM

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Good luck to Hotaru
Jul 25, 2015 9:19 PM

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I spaced out during the second part of this episode @_@

And sometimes it gets a bit "messy", idk.
Anyone else is annoyed by Hotaru's voice? damn she talks in screams, I have to lower my TV volume everytime.
Jul 26, 2015 12:45 AM

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I think the best part of this episode was when Midori defiled Yukimura's sacred treasure. "He sullied my whip, Mattsun" Oh my~!

The chemistry between Midori and Fujimon is cute too.
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