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Jun 28, 2009 5:48 PM
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THIS IS AN ANIME ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS THE MANGA BEYOND THIS EPISODE.
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Haramura Nodoka is awakening 100% to Nodocchi and the same way she played in online Mahjong.
Touka is become more and more exicted of her awakening, seem to be more progness of Yuri here lmao.
Saki and Koromo seem to be connected somehow. Lmao
Very interesting episodes.
Previews seem to be a past records of Momoko.

Manga is half Volume 4 , how come the Volume 6 is so slow? Oh well it was a great episode. Momoko next one.
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Jun 28, 2009 6:07 PM
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It's pretty crazy on how they show some of these girls on how "excited" they get when playing or even just watching the game. They are all bombs getting ready to explode...
Jun 28, 2009 9:37 PM
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They nicely hid Momoko, like she's supposed to be. So Mahjong will continue in 2 weeks then?

Touka even feels the same 'aura' like in the internet? wtf.
But this whole Internet-real game thing is quite similar to Hikaru no Go -

I couldn't play with an unsorted hand like Nodoka, especially since I'm used to have a completely sorted one from the internet ^^
Jun 29, 2009 4:09 AM
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Cant wait for Momoko next time but seriously i like Touka in this ep...
Jun 29, 2009 5:29 AM
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I don't know why I like this show so much, when I know there isn't really much substance to it.

Still, this episode entertained me again, although Touka's excitement level is given a few too many minutes -.-
I'm still wondering when Saki will finally get to play, episode 20 or something? xD
Jun 29, 2009 5:34 AM
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this episode was pretty interesting cant wait for Saki to play

Awesome Sig by Lailide
Jun 29, 2009 6:01 AM
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not bad episode ... cant wait how will the last match go


Jun 29, 2009 6:25 AM
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Average ep in my opinion. Touka's lesbianity (? Lesbianess? Lesbiness?) is so evident and given way to much screentime here. It kind of pissed me off. I just want them to play mahjong for pete's sake.

But I should have been expecting this, I mean, we saw flashes of this ep (or something like it) in the opening credits.

Didn't like this ep, probably in the bottom 3 of eps so far imo. Next ep will probably redeem it though.

Jun 29, 2009 8:09 AM
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No!
I think Saki will be played in episode 15. It's like 2 episodes eached them. chinlamp you can likely said Yuri becuase it's pretty much the same.
chinlamp the storyline is follow from the manga they can't changed when they have decide to follow by manga.

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Jun 29, 2009 8:22 AM

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i wants to see Saki play =D
but i guess that will have to wait <_<
Jun 29, 2009 9:13 AM

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Pretty much a setup episode for the next one. Can't wait for next ep to see everyone started fire up.


"A Legend is but a tale of a beautiful lie."
Jun 29, 2009 11:51 AM

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needs moar koromo~
Jun 29, 2009 1:53 PM

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"Hmph! - desu wa" :D
Touka's antics (hair wiggling incilded) never fail me :)
Jun 29, 2009 4:14 PM
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Not a bad episode but there also wasn't much to it... I have to say though this was a yuri heavy episode (not a bad thing). Also there was the obligatory Saki humor so that's always good.

Mahjong = Dramatic as hell!!!
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Jun 29, 2009 9:14 PM

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haha am i over thinking or is there a parody on magical lyrical girl nanoha? the pink staff of nodocchi and black outfit and blade of touka?? haha
Jun 30, 2009 3:58 AM

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need more of Koromo's appearance!! sad...

waiting for the final round....Koromo vs Saki...^^
Jun 30, 2009 8:58 AM

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If you want to see more Koromo moe~ that will not happening in Mahjong match, beside there is 2 more others that are playing too you know. ^^
Koromo is really scary while playing Mahjong.

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Jun 30, 2009 9:20 AM
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Dando008 said:
It's pretty crazy on how they show some of these girls on how "excited" they get when playing or even just watching the game. They are all bombs getting ready to explode...


It looked like they were ready to orgasm, honestly.

Sohei said:
I don't know why I like this show so much, when I know there isn't really much substance to it.


Same here.

chinlamp said:
Average ep in my opinion. Touka's lesbianity (? Lesbianess? Lesbiness?) is so evident and given way to much screentime here.


Um, lesbianism?

And nothing happened in this episode, mahjong-wise. Character-wise, we get to see a little more the main opponent, Touka. The other girl from the other school didn't even have a proper face this episode, did she?
Jun 30, 2009 11:35 AM

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i like the presidents playstyle more~~
and a lot of calculation i just dont get @@
and toukas ahoge is awesome xD


Jun 30, 2009 3:20 PM

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I'm with the fraction "waiting for Saki to play". Guess we have to endure another Nodoka episode for it?

(Don't misunderstand me, Nodoka is cute and it's fun when she does yuri stuff with Saki, but for the Mahjong part, I'd want to see Saki doing some black magic, so please give the Saki match more air time!)

Also trying to learn mahjong in mahjongtime.com right now, damn, it's hard.. but fun somehow.
Jun 30, 2009 3:26 PM
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And nothing happened in this episode, mahjong-wise. Character-wise, we get to see a little more the main opponent, Touka. The other girl from the other school didn't even have a proper face this episode, did she?


Plenty happened, mahjong wise. It's just not as flashy as some of the other matches, metaphorical battle scenes otherwise. Like Fujita-pro says, all of the players in this match are very solid and skilled players. They make few mistakes and know when to back off. Although Nodoka has won hands, for the most part, they’ve been off of tsumos as opposed to winning points off of players like Hisa did to Kazekoshi or Jun to Kiyosumi. That’s pretty impressive. Pretty much a defensive masterpiece by all four players thus far.

For example, take a look at Touka's riichi. Here's a link that shows both Touka's and Nodoka's hand: http://mangahelpers.com/downloads/read-online/27861/60?t=1246298411

Touka was waiting on a 2, 5, or 8 manzi (character) to win. Nodoka, as you can see, draws a 2 manzi and already has a 5 and a pair of 8 manzi. If Nodoka had been going for a win, she would have needed a 2 pin (circles) and a 2 or 5 sou (bamboo) and would have needed to eventually discard both the 2 and 5 manzi, hence giving Touka her win.

Nodoka read the river (discards) extremely well and managed to do so with a small hand. It’s even more amazing when you consider Nodoka figured it out in “no time.”

As for the Tsuruga girl, well, we didn't get to see her face but she did have an interesting scene where she fuzzes in and out of focus on camera. That... should be pretty interesting next episode.
Jul 1, 2009 3:30 AM

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I know some people that didnt know mahjong well said this ep bored but for me is intersting and really good... ^^

They playing very welll... Playing carefully and make good decision to avoid getting ron from another player, that why they always draw...

And most awesome when Nodoka change it furiten hand with calling pung red dragon and manage to win with Tsumo...

Anyway Touka really awesome in this ep... Touka ahoge really <3

I cant wait next ep because i am Momoko fan... * i only hear she said riichi in this ep lol...*
Jul 1, 2009 7:30 AM

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wait for the next appearance of koromo of course!! ^^
Jul 2, 2009 7:34 PM

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The preview makes it seem like the Tsuruga girl is going to make a comeback and surprise everyone.
Jul 3, 2009 11:06 AM

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I am still waiting for someone to pull a "Sudden Death Kill mahjong Attack". Maybe in the finals.
I am the light and the darkness tossed away by fate.
I am hope and despair needed by all and to none.
I am CuresDestiny.
Fear me or Not it is all the same to me.
<insert maniacal laughter here>

Jul 3, 2009 4:53 PM

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Blah, overload on Yuri this time around.

Not that I'm totally against the concept, but there can only be so much of it incorporated before it completely obstructs the story's flow. Here, it's too obvious and too emphasized.

Maybe this was a bad week run of anime epiosdes...<looks at SuzuHaru II episode 4>
Will I fall in love someday? I wonder?


Jul 8, 2009 11:21 PM

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I personally liked this episode since I can tell you that match will be more awesome on the next episode. While there’s many mahjong games, I don’t think this one will affect on the storyline at all. Haramura Nodoka is awakening 100% to Nodocchi is finally come, and it’s nice to see her to play mahjong.
Jul 9, 2009 1:20 PM

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Am i really watching a mahjong anime ? The last scene looked like a magical girl fight ^^
Jul 10, 2009 3:47 AM

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It's pretty crazy on how they show some of these girls on how "excited" they get when playing or even just watching the game. They are all bombs getting ready to explode...
Jul 31, 2009 9:36 PM

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activate pwn-mode... now! nodoka sure seems to be on her game, but i still want to see saki play
the only way to stop a gamer from playing is either: beat them, or wait until they get bored (though 2% percent suffer seizures
Aug 21, 2009 10:18 PM

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Hmmm I think the one to really look out for is the silent black haired girl, is she from the online world too =O?
Oct 13, 2009 8:03 PM

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I am barely understanding anything that's going on when it comes to Mahjong... yet somehow I still find this anime to be immensely entertaining.

Also, I agree with Tehnominator. It's pretty obvious the girls look like their getting way too "high" when playing the game. Sweat trickling down thighs? I smell overkill.

I find myself constantly saying out loud, "What the hell is with this show?" but it's crazy that I can't stop myself from going to the next episode.
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May 4, 2013 4:18 AM

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Nodoka is owning everyone. The match is really good. Can't wait to see Saki play too.

Apr 21, 2014 12:01 PM

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That's some nice magical girl scenes :p pretty nice action from mahjong after all :p Pretty great episode in general!
Nov 26, 2014 3:19 AM

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'Chills' are everywhere .. I mean .. the excitement is overflowing !!
The Engagement for the title of "True Idol" !!
The purpose of the tournament is to assemble all 'special kids' ehh !? .. woah .. though , It's a common goal to in announcing a competition but in this one .. I feel OP for the 'others' .
The Superstars of the online majhong game in a breathtaking bout of steady plays !!
Nodoka is owning !! The 'Incarnation of the Angel' is on her silhouette !!
'Supernatural' starts here !! Nodoka and Touka in their ultimate state !!
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"DESU WA" Touka's hilarious, I lvoe bratty ojousama characters.

I'm baffled as to why Shoujo-ai (and ecchi...) isn't listed as one of the tags here.
Jan 11, 2016 10:36 AM

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This episode would've been good if Touka's cringy attitude hadn't ruined it.
Apr 6, 2016 6:41 PM

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The ED is growing on me.
Jun 1, 2017 10:12 AM

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Nodoka is slowly getting to full power! The second half of the match will now start, really hyped to see what is to come.
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I like Touka's imagination.

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