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Nov 21, 2015 3:53 AM
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Saya's relationship with Kirin is a bit odd, not that I mind it though but the pacing felt sluggish.

And oh yeah Kirin learns how to swim a bit at the indoor pools.
Not very exciting at all. This felt more like a buildup and Saya was pretty OP...

Wasn't much of a fight or so called this episode at the pools against that blonde girl Violet.
Stark700Nov 21, 2015 5:30 AM
Nov 21, 2015 5:31 AM
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Really cute and funny Saya and Kirin episode :)

I'm really happy that they were able to get their teamwork to be in point even more than Ayato's and Julis' because I always felt that they had the most potential together and seeing why Says chose her made me smile

And that blonde twintail girl made me laugh even though she has a weird complex about her lol and I definitely feel like we're gonna see her again

P.S. Dem swimsuits tho
Nov 21, 2015 5:40 AM
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Girls' night out~

Definitely best episode yet, focused on the two best characters, didn't have any forced fanservice, pacing was consistent and it actually felt pretty meaningful for once, not to mention that it was way less generic than the show has been up until this point
Nov 21, 2015 5:49 AM
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That was one quick battle.
Nov 21, 2015 5:56 AM
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Is this an anime original episode?
Nov 21, 2015 6:03 AM
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Nice bonding with Saya and Kirin.
They're both really likable.
Saya's fun and Kirin is just too damn adorable <3
Nov 21, 2015 6:06 AM
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Ready for the festa! I can't wait for next week.
Nov 21, 2015 6:06 AM
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Not my type of show, but strangely, I like it. Great episode.
Dub = fake crap. Always.
Nov 21, 2015 6:12 AM
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Okay episode.
Nov 21, 2015 6:13 AM

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That blonde had a nice ass. ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)


Seems like Saya and Kirin are finally in sync with each other.

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Nov 21, 2015 6:38 AM
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This episode focused on Saya's and Kirin's relationship, and it overall felt meh. Felt too dragged.

3/5
Nov 21, 2015 6:40 AM
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Sigh the first boring and almost pointless episode with 80% filler and fanservice for pandering to the loli cult. Kirin had enough fanservice the previous episode (at least the first 2 are kind of justified given the situation) and now they add more with a typical pool episode since there wasn't one in the source. If they rushed volume 2 by cutting some good scenes and exposition and making the fights short for this, then it was a dumb choice. The only good things were the start and the ending scenes after the credits.

First the training, Kirin can only use a nihontou since the her techniques rely on that weapon. What was the point of showing her with a normal lux? Not to mention, they got better after a day of girls going out and talking? Couldn't they have shown one or two mock fights between the 2 teams instead like stated in the source?

Even if it was filler, they could have explained more on Saya's reasons or her father's situation or expanded more on Kirin's family situation but instead they throw in a pointless fight with a throw-away character in a tiny swimsuit (well probably going to bring her in the tournament later.......just my wishful thinking). The filler could have been done in half an episode (minus the bikini girls fight) and they could have put in some exposition they cut from the previous volume but they dragged it instead.

At least we are getting to the real deal from the next episode. I am eagerly waiting for Irene, Ardi and Rimsi to fully make their appearance and show what they got. Also i hope the fight would be longer, we had enough fanservice (mostly AO) in this episode...........

Nov 21, 2015 6:47 AM
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Miss Violet got rekt on the duel because she talks too much. :P

Well I'm happy to see Kirin and Saya getting to know each other more and they're now in sync with their teamwork. They're going to be a dangerous competition for both Ayato and Julis.
Nov 21, 2015 6:55 AM

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Not enough Ayato.


But Kirin was really cute.
Nov 21, 2015 6:57 AM

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Relaxing episode for once. Get to see more Kirin :D
Nov 21, 2015 7:04 AM
♡( •ॢ◡-ॢ)✧˖° ♡

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Sasamiya's voice is the best....I always like hearing it.

Nice CGDCT episode, really enjoyable.



(っ◔◡◔)っ 𝓘 𝔀𝓲𝓼𝓱 𝔂𝓸𝓾 𝓪𝓵𝓵 𝓱𝓪𝓿𝓮 𝓪 𝔀𝓸𝓷𝓭𝓮𝓻𝓯𝓾𝓵 𝓭𝓪𝔂 ♥
Nov 21, 2015 7:16 AM

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Loved the episode, hopefully there will be more chill episodes like this one.
Nov 21, 2015 7:22 AM

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GET REKT SON!
Nov 21, 2015 7:23 AM

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4 more episodes. The end is near (until the second season starts)
Nov 21, 2015 7:31 AM

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An episode deciated to Kirin and Saya.? I really like it and all I can say is that the two are my two favorite characters from this show.
Nov 21, 2015 7:39 AM

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dat new girl's swimsuit tho...
Nov 21, 2015 7:41 AM

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Startin' to really hate Saya.
Attacking someone for words is really wrong.
Nov 21, 2015 7:44 AM
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Fun episode, I guess. It's nice to break up a series by just forgetting about the main protagonists for a bit. Not much happened, but you get these kinds of episodes every now and then.

inb4 Ayato and Julis vs. Saya and Kirin in the final
Nov 21, 2015 8:09 AM

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That was cute.
Nov 21, 2015 8:35 AM

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Barion-Zara said:
Nice bonding with Saya and Kirin.
They're both really likable.
Saya's fun and Kirin is just too damn adorable <3

Yep and now time for the Festa .. and eventually Season 2 in what next April? I dont like spilt cours much but at least we know we get 24 episodes of it eventually and we an hope for a third season. And Glad Irene is here..
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Nov 21, 2015 8:43 AM

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ok it seemed to me a little slow. but saya and kaya bonding was a peaceful episode.
Finally Asterisk war starting next week
Nov 21, 2015 8:53 AM

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I find it amusing how the creators find the ways to insert Kirin fanservice in every episode.
Nov 21, 2015 8:53 AM
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sirwence said:
Barion-Zara said:
Nice bonding with Saya and Kirin.
They're both really likable.
Saya's fun and Kirin is just too damn adorable <3

Yep and now time for the Festa .. and eventually Season 2 in what next April? I dont like spilt cours much but at least we know we get 24 episodes of it eventually and we an hope for a third season. And Glad Irene is here..



Nov 21, 2015 8:57 AM

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Episode focusing on Kirin and Saya, leaving Ayato and Julis aside for now, what a filler episode to complete the second volume of LN and leave the aperture for the Festa, but it was a good episode, he showed a little more of the girls of harem of Ayato and still had a good deal of fan service too, especially with the blonde twintail who probably and unfortunately will not show up again, but now finally will start the battles, I'm looking forward to the next episodes ..
Nov 21, 2015 9:17 AM

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A quiet episode i guess.

It showed Irene Urzaiz, ogre lux user at the end.

And next episode start of the festa, woot.
Nov 21, 2015 9:26 AM

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Toudou Kirin and Sasamiya Saya go out to buy a present for loli's father and their relationship grows up stronger too.
Nov 21, 2015 9:27 AM

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Dragon_Slayer_X said:
sirwence said:

Yep and now time for the Festa .. and eventually Season 2 in what next April? I dont like spilt cours much but at least we know we get 24 episodes of it eventually and we an hope for a third season. And Glad Irene is here..




Nov 21, 2015 9:30 AM

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Episode felt pretty pointless and slow once again.
Nov 21, 2015 9:50 AM

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Great episode. I loved the blonde-haired girl.

Finally the Phoenix Fiesta will begin!
Nov 21, 2015 9:59 AM
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Nov 21, 2015 10:21 AM

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A Saya x Kirin bonding/training episode. Mild fanservice in the second half aside...it was pretty boring. Let's see if the tournament livens things up a bit next week.
Nov 21, 2015 10:37 AM

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Well there isn't much to say about this episode, mainly just Saya and Kirin bonding with some obligatory bikini fanservice thrown in. Because what's an ecchi anime without a pool or beach episode, right?

That "fight" between Saya and Violet was pretty pathetic, Saya didn't need to put in any effort.

Well, on to the Phoenix Festa......
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Nov 21, 2015 10:44 AM

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Haha. Violet got rekt by Saya in seconds. That swimsuit tho.

It was a nice episode for two best girls to have some bonding time. A nice little break after last episode. New character, Violet got rekt already.
Nov 21, 2015 11:25 AM

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pretty laid back episode
Nov 21, 2015 11:39 AM

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Saya is the MVP...blasting that hater in one shot haha
Still can't stand Julis' attitude...
Kirin...poor her, she had a weak personality where you ALWAYS want to protect her.
Kyouko...even Claudia is worried about facing off with her...
Nov 21, 2015 11:46 AM

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Best Girls doing Best Girls things <3



thebrentinator24 said:

That "fight" between Saya and Violet was pretty pathetic, Saya didn't need to put in any effort.

She's way above her, why should she?
Nov 21, 2015 12:12 PM

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So, this episode just a build up before they fight in the tournament.
a development for those two. Well , sometimes, that is necessary in anime, to deepen the teamwork.
Can't wait for the tournament!
Great episode overall.
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Kirie and Saya are really in good relationship.

They hanged out with each other!
Nov 21, 2015 12:30 PM

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ichii_1 said:
thebrentinator24 said:
That "fight" between Saya and Violet was pretty pathetic, Saya didn't need to put in any effort.

She's way above her, why should she?

I just thought we would actually see a legit fight, so I was kind of caught off guard with how quick it was.
People on MAL refuse to actually enjoy watching anime.

Your taste in anime isn't a personality trait.

MAL is literally just anime Twitter as its own website lol.


Nov 21, 2015 12:50 PM

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Loved the episode, loved the Kirin and Saya bonding time. Pretty hilarious how Saya rekt that chick so fast, lmao. So next week's the Festa? Can't wait!


Nov 21, 2015 12:51 PM

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Kind of a meh episode, was still funny and cute to see but I feel we didn't need a whole episode to show the bonding of Saya and Kirin. I could see it being a part of an episode but not a whole episode. Other than that then end was pretty interesting to see this person that Claudia doesn't want anyone to go up against, bet we gonna get her vs Ayato but overall I just can't wait to see the next episode which will be on the festa.

Here is my full review on the episode:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIj75wSS570
Nov 21, 2015 1:04 PM
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it was an ok episode, not too much action, but prepared us for what is about to come
Nov 21, 2015 1:10 PM
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I like how this episode had a lot of Saya in it. She hasn't been in many episodes so far.

Also, yay obligatory swimming episode!

It was fun watching Saya and Kirin get closer.

I'm constantly impressed with this shows visuals, it looks very nice!
Nov 21, 2015 1:10 PM
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if it felt sluggish, boring, out of place or slice of life -ish
that's because it's filler episode
Nov 21, 2015 1:52 PM

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Not enough boobs for a pool episode.
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