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Jan 18, 2016 9:30 AM
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Slow episode.

I'm not feeling the comedy of this show while Asuka is still a bit clumsy in class. On another note, the episode develops more the Flying Circus games and the mechanics like speed, type of the shoes, etc. Oh yeah, I think the show is going to insert some random lewd moment involving the MC each episode.


Misaki's adorable <3
Jan 18, 2016 10:35 AM
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Making Asuka a total klutz continues to be the worst thing. Also I like how Rika has been just thrown to the side and is fanserivce mechanism; she is not even in main character b-roll lol.
Jan 18, 2016 11:06 AM
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Mmmm the ED song was quite nice to hear.
A number of things cut out but that's fine since it's not that important.
The start kind of reminded me of a Harry Potter moment with how Asuka was fumbling around on her way to school. There needs to be a limit to how silly Asuka can be.

Like Seriously?
Minamo makes also her appearance and is still meek as a squirrel (she didn't stutter as much though) The grav-shoe designs are always cool to see and a brief explanation on membranes and the different playstyles was made.
I'm still iffy with the CGI during the match scenes. Asuka gets beaten down again, but this time by Misaki. The Air Kick just couldn't be performed this time around. It was to be expected though, since Asuka hasn't really practiced that much.

VGFACTCHECKER said:
Also I like how Rika has been just thrown to the side and is fanserivce mechanism; she is not even in main character b-roll lol.


It's really funny that it always happens halfway through the episode too. Rika seems to be getting more screentime next episode.
Poor Masaya. He even tried to not run into the same mistake again, but he clearly didn't bother closing the curtains from the start HAHA
Jan 18, 2016 11:07 AM
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VGFACTCHECKER said:
Making Asuka a total klutz continues to be the worst thing. Also I like how Rika has been just thrown to the side and is fanserivce mechanism; she is not even in main character b-roll lol.


well the ending theme strongly implies that they're just going to focus on Asuka and Misaki, which i think is a very good idea since in the VN they're both kind of like the "main" heroines. next episode is going to be about Takafuji so it seems like she'll be properly introduced next week, along with best girl Shindou :)
Jan 18, 2016 11:42 AM
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Mashiro sounded like a drunk when she was singing which was funny.
It seems there are going into the game more which is very nice to see and it's making me looking forward to next week.
Also that neighbouring girl doesn't seem to learn does she.
Is it that hard to close the curtains?
Jan 18, 2016 12:42 PM
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Niyari said:

well the ending theme strongly implies that they're just going to focus on Asuka and Misaki, which i think is a very good idea since in the VN they're both kind of like the "main" heroines. next episode is going to be about Takafuji so it seems like she'll be properly introduced next week, along with best girl Shindou :)

Yup, that is a given since their stories actually hold weight plot wise.

Anyways, I really like the op song, it ain't no Wings of Courage but it is good. Have always thought Madoka deserves more than just being a side character.
Jan 18, 2016 12:58 PM
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Art and animation is superb! I didn't think that I would ever praise Gonzo for art. Wow. Amazing work.
Btw, Asuka FTW. She is the best ^^
rsc-plJan 18, 2016 9:29 PM
Dub = fake crap. Always.
Jan 18, 2016 1:05 PM
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As Stark said, slow ep, not a lot to commnt on other than it being good thing they can actually explain the mechanics of their air shoes.

When will this hit Amazon? LOL
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Jan 18, 2016 1:13 PM
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Asuka did not get a chance to score a point when she playing Flying Circus with Misaki!
Jan 18, 2016 1:13 PM

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OMG when Hinata peeked on his neighbor's room to make sure she wasn't there and then she suddenly showed up xD. Seems like the teacher has something to do with the sport that they play and obviously Hinata was also involved.
Jan 18, 2016 1:18 PM
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Wow, this episode moved barely, lol. Not too impressed and Asuka's just getting irritating now >_<

2/5
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Oh yeah, I think the show is going to insert some random lewd moment involving the MC each episode.
+1
Jan 18, 2016 1:36 PM

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Sensei sure works fast already asking for a joint camp XD

Misaki is <3

Loved the ED
Jan 18, 2016 1:37 PM

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You'd think Hinata would just crawl on the floor until he passes the window, or better yet, CLOSE THE FUCKING CURTAINS. Not that hard, Einstein.

Not much in this episode, besides learning about the different Gravity Shoes and seeing a match between Asuka and Misaki. Looks like their teacher is setting up a joint training camp too.
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Jan 18, 2016 1:50 PM

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I'm really digging the premise of this series. It has a lot of plot development to go, but so far it has been both interesting and enjoyable. Curious to learn more about how the past of MC caused him to quit competing.
Jan 18, 2016 1:55 PM

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Decent episode, it has a pleasant atmosphere
Jan 18, 2016 2:02 PM

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Great episode. I'm liking the ED, it was nice to listen to. The atmosphere in this show is really chill and nice in my opinion, and I'm loving all the characters too so far.


Jan 18, 2016 2:09 PM
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Really loving this anime. Art and animation are superb. Characters are likable too. To me, it looks like Misaki requested that practice match as a plan to make Masaya a coach again, especially for Asuka.
Jan 18, 2016 2:23 PM

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I forgot how much I missed these sorts of VN adaptations. There's something so relaxing and enjoyable about this one, and they're doing a great job at not going overboard on fanservice. Although, I must admit feeling for both Masaya and his unfortunate window buddy who just keep happening to have the same experience. Close the curtains people!

This one is definitely soothing, and a worthwhile opener to my week. Although, I must admit that I'd really like to play the VN now. Hopefully this sudden surge of VNs in North America will manage to snatch this one up as well.

Anyway, so far I'd say this is probably the most underrated series of the winter season so far. It definitely deserves to be watched.
Jan 18, 2016 2:24 PM

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Loving the ED, but not much else really impressed me this ep. Way too much CGI in the FC match for it to be interesting or exciting, Asuka is still annoying as hell (though not as bad at last week), and did we really need a recap of the scene with the neighbour getting changed? Seriously, why doesn't she just CLOSE HER CURTAINS or something? I really don't see how that's so hard to do.

On the bright side, I'm liking the male MC so far, and I'm interested to see what made him quit Flying Circus to begin with and why he seems so insistent on avoiding it.
Jan 18, 2016 2:39 PM

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Meh episode and that Arisaka girl is just so annoying jeez.
Jan 18, 2016 2:48 PM

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The ED is so nicee!
Jan 18, 2016 3:22 PM

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She's so cute, too bad she didnt score a point
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Jan 18, 2016 3:35 PM

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Holy shit the ED is so gooood.

I liked more this episode than the previous one.
Jan 18, 2016 4:12 PM
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Well that's an awesome club room.

Nice to see they went a little more in-depth with the shoes. Other than that, this is still just ok.
Jan 18, 2016 4:28 PM

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boy and i thought the OP was nice i was like damn this ED is great and soothing then i noticed it was RAY and it all made sense music this season has been real good.


show is still chill to watch on a Monday but is the MC really gonna run into her changing every episode lol? something so easily avoidable just one of you close the damn curtains !!
Jan 18, 2016 4:54 PM

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This is one slow pace episode indeed.
I want to know the reason why MC don't want to join the club or play the sport.
Misaki is HOT!
Jan 18, 2016 5:17 PM

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Was really hoping Hinata would've been stubborn in accepting to help for at least the rest of the episode. I hate when MCs give in right away.

I'm also really liking the atmosphere of the show, but other than that the characters are meh. Will drop for now.
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Jan 18, 2016 5:23 PM

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ok episode, I'm really digging the atmosphere of the show, though i'd like to see more development (specifically on masaya). Hopefully we'll get some of that next week
Jan 18, 2016 6:06 PM

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This is super calming anime for a monday, love it.
Jan 18, 2016 6:50 PM

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What a chill anime. Are they in a small town? It feels like a friendly little neighborhood more than a city. Wish Hinata wasn't persuaded so easily, but oh well.

Get destroyed, Asuka.
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Jan 18, 2016 7:06 PM
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I haven't finished the episode, but I'm confused.

Why did Asuka win the game?

Didn't she just score a point in the last episode?

EDIT

Oh yeah. After in the last episode, the blonde girl said that if Asuka score a point she'll be the winner.
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Jan 18, 2016 7:31 PM

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The first episode was a lot more fun than this honestly. What's up with the MC? He's had so little importance he might as well be fit for a background character.
Jan 18, 2016 7:52 PM
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Based on the sub I watched you need to touch all the four buoys in sequence to get a point (episode 1), but in this episode Tobisawa got a point every time she touched the buoy.

I'm confused.
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Jan 18, 2016 8:44 PM

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well this show is boring as hell.
Hinata-kun has some tragic backstory because it's illegal for any Hinata-kun to not have a tragic backstory.
and this is just me nitpicking but there's way too much Engrish. And considering that the dialogue is pretty basic I could probably understand 90% of it without subs...

staying for Megumi Ogata tho.
Jan 18, 2016 8:46 PM
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I can see people prefer the lazy but cool Misaki than the super-klutzy Asuka.

Even though this episode is a bit bland, I liked the moment when Gravi-shoes's mechanics were being explained.



(っ◔◡◔)っ 𝓘 𝔀𝓲𝓼𝓱 𝔂𝓸𝓾 𝓪𝓵𝓵 𝓱𝓪𝓿𝓮 𝓪 𝔀𝓸𝓷𝓭𝓮𝓻𝓯𝓾𝓵 𝓭𝓪𝔂 ♥
Jan 18, 2016 9:30 PM

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I'm still not sure how scoring points with the buoys works. I thought it was a point by completing one entire cycle 1 - 4. Here however touching ANY of the four first gets you a point it seems. Regardless, great once again, such a relaxing series so far. Loved watching the girls shop together. Of course, most of them having big beautiful tits certainly helps as well. :D
Jan 18, 2016 9:44 PM

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Okay... Like the art and animation, but still lack something. One of the relaxing anime to watch this season.

ED: a-gain by Ray
Jan 18, 2016 9:49 PM

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What a calming episode,I really love the OP and the recently released ED which in fact sung by Ray, I like how they explained the different types of Grav-Shoes depending on the play styles, and the outcome of Misaki and Asuka's battle are to be expected but good for Asuka to have Hinata as her coach once more, and also yes for me since I'm gonna hear her speak "Coachii" once more
Jan 18, 2016 9:59 PM

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Joint training camp? You tryna go Haikyuu!! on us?
Jan 18, 2016 10:09 PM

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I'm enjoying this quite a bit, however the fanservice with the girl changing through the window and then being the only time she appears is irritating
hope she gets a proper introduction soon.
Jan 18, 2016 10:26 PM
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Giving this anime one more ep but if it doesn't impress me then it's over.
Jan 18, 2016 10:32 PM

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Sadly this wasn't as good as the first episode.

The MC's neighbor is really dumb, btw. CLOSE YOUR CURTAINS.
Jan 18, 2016 11:17 PM

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I still dont know what to think of this anime. The characters needs a lot of works. I hope they get decent character development in the future.
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Jan 18, 2016 11:26 PM
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feel like this series has something missing or maybe due to the characters' characteristic/ because this series using one of the mainstream plot/story/development/whatever

hope it won't end up like a crap with goddamn cliffhanger
Jan 18, 2016 11:35 PM
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Gonzo is one of my favorite studios.

This anime doesn't disappoint as for the animation so far.

naki13 said:
supereyedrops said:
Based on the sub I watched you need to touch all the four buoys in sequence to get a point (episode 1), but in this episode Tobisawa got a point every time she touched the buoy.

I'm confused.
you get a point for touching a buoy. But the next buoy you touch must be the next one in the sequence (you can't touch the same one or one before it).


Thank you for your explanation.
Jan 19, 2016 12:29 AM

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For a minute there I thought the Grav boot salesgirl was Saya from Asterisk lol

I wonder if the bro has eyes

I dig the Ed more than the show

I thought this was an eroge?
Jan 19, 2016 12:35 AM

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i would even think that this anime (Aokana) would had a slow pace here and besides the flying circus in this anime can't even do some formations like the real life aerobatic teams like this one
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Jan 19, 2016 1:09 AM

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seriously you saw her naked for the second time what are the odds of that
Jan 19, 2016 1:20 AM

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yeah more coachii. really eargasm XD
Jan 19, 2016 1:51 AM

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supereyedrops said:
Gonzo is one of my favorite studios.

This anime doesn't disappoint as for the animation so far.

naki13 said:
you get a point for touching a buoy. But the next buoy you touch must be the next one in the sequence (you can't touch the same one or one before it).


Thank you for your explanation.


Ah glad I checked this thread again...I need to start reading posts made before mine...naw. :D
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