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| THIS IS AN ANIME ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS THE MANGA BEYOND THIS EPISODE. ---------------------------------------- Hmm, I think the approach they took with the second series' finale was interesting. It felt like a reflection of psychological thoughts molded together. The music and narrative made some of the scenes look impactful. Kinda liked the scenes shifting from frame to frame as a way to tell the story. I thought the episode felt very real that way. I think the second season was overall just as good as the first. It was very faithful to the manga and a lot of details that I wanted to see were in it. The finale also had its own heartwarming moments that I think are quite memorable. No Season 3 announced. Oh well. Final end card  |
Stark700Mar 31, 2018 7:53 AM
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Stark700 said: THIS IS AN ANIME ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS THE MANGA BEYOND THIS EPISODE. ---------------------------------------- Hmm, I think the approach they took with the second series' finale was interesting. It felt like a reflection of psychological thoughts molded together. The music and narrative made some of the scenes look impactful. Kinda liked the scenes shifting from frame to frame as a way to tell the story. I thought the episode felt very real that way. I think the second season was overall just as good as the first. It was very faithful to the manga and a lot of details that I wanted to see were in it. The finale also had its own heartwarming moments that I think are quite memorable. No Season 3 announced. Oh well. Final end card This season was too better that the first in all terms: Direction, Art, Soundtrack, Character development, context... all. Easy 10/10 for me. |
Artur_MoreiraMar 31, 2018 11:58 AM
Artur_Moreira said: Stark700 said: THIS IS AN ANIME ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS THE MANGA BEYOND THIS EPISODE. ---------------------------------------- Hmm, I think the approach they took with the second series' finale was interesting. It felt like a reflection of psychological thoughts molded together. The music and narrative made some of the scenes look impactful. Kinda liked the scenes shifting from frame to frame as a way to tell the story. I thought the episode felt very real that way. I think the second season was overall just as good as the first. It was very faithful to the manga and a lot of details that I wanted to see were in it. The finale also had its own heartwarming moments that I think are quite memorable. No Season 3 announced. Oh well. Final end card This season was too better that the first in all terms: Direction, Art, Soundtrack, Character development, context... all. Agreed. This season is without a doubt, the best anime I've ever seen, hopefully we'll get season 3 in the near future |
| Hopefully we see a third season in Fall 2018. There's enough content by now actually. But yeah, what a great season! Not only was the content Shaft was adapting was better than last season's, but the adaptation's quality went up too. Pacing, directing, storyboarding, they were all top-tier. A third season would end up being just as good since the content in the manga remains as strong. Overall 8.5/10 |
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| Hmm so Rei decided to visit the house that he used to live in huh. Hearing the mothers insight sure was interesting though. The contrast between her own children and Rei especially so. To her Rei must have seem to be more like the ideal son than her true son was. The congrats scene was pretty funny in how Rei's congrats got turned against him in hillarious fashion. Rei's actions really have inspired a lot of people. It was nice that Rei and Hina were able to hang out with Takahashi one last time before he left. Hmm Hina's new hair style sure is interesting. A great end to such a fantastic series. The insight that the extra chapter offered was also appreciated as well. The illustration in the end was nice. |
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| Final score: 10/10 SHAFT's adaptation: 11/10 SHAFT the lord of anime industry *__* I can't even find the words to describe how beautiful this adaptation was <3 With this and the monogatari series, SHAFT have thus almost dealt with every kind of genre there is (monogatari has way more tone shifts than what meets the eye), and nailed everything perfectly to become my single favorite anime studio. Saturdays won't be the same for a while T_T |
| This season was better that before!! i like more 10/10!!! I hope a third season because it´s not ended yet!!!! kekeke This last episode of this season remarks the Rei´s home visit adn the meet with the mother!!! But i continues with the same son, Rei and HIna "together"!!! kekeke |
| END. I knew that everyone in that family that adopted Rei, is weird. And of course the hair cut must be present here xD S3 when ... |
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| Fantastic finale to a fantastic second season of 3-Gatsu. The opening segment with Rei visiting his old house and his step-mon was brilliant. Just the narration, the music and the visuals. That was just amazing, I teared up at the end when Rei hugged the dog. It was almost as if he wanted to hug his step-mom as well but he just refrained from it and showed it all to the dog. That ending with his step-mom mentioning the dream where Rei was her child was really touching too. The farewell to Takahashi was nice, I loved the shot of the three of them walking under the moonlight and the final scene where Takahashi waves goodbye with Hina and Rei just standing next to each other and smiling. That moment were Hina reflected on him leaving later while working and deciding not to go see him off was really nice as well. Noooo! Hina why'd you cut your hair? T.T Hahahaha, Rei at the end repeating, "It's good" over and over again had me laughing. I also loved the final part where Akari and Momo were humming the soundtrack. Lovely end card. <3 The only disappointment of this season for me was that Bump of Chicken did not make a return. :( Overall, the second season of 3-Gatsu surpasses the first in pretty much every way and that's saying something when the first season was already amazing. To say 3-Gatsu is powerful is an understatement, to me at the very least it is. There's just something about the way 3-Gatsu showcases itself that I just find so deeply moving, the show is just somehow so very personal for me. Maybe, it's because I find it deeply relatable but perhaps it's more that just that? The way 3-Gatsu depicts all these small, intricate and intimate moments of reflection, realization, achievement and just life in general, eventually connecting them all together is perhaps what makes it so powerful and compelling. That's the thing, isn't it? It's not just about showcasing a particular theme or goal, it's more than that. In a sense, It's just life. Shaft outdid themselves in this season with the visuals and imagery. The soundtrack while never overbearing is always used excellently to deliver tone and atmosphere. Fantastic production overall. 10/10 , hope we get a 3rd season? Until next time 3-Gatsu. |
Lelouch0202Mar 31, 2018 11:04 AM
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| The segment with the monologue of Reis stepmother was honestly intense. Glad he left that shithole of "home". Lol,it's always super amusing to see Akari pleased, be it discounts or when cash is coming in,her reactions are priceless. And haha,I really cracked up at the part with the haircut First I was like seriously? Hina is looking like Momo,but I got used to it very fast and at the end of the episode I thought that it suited her well. Beautiful finale of an excellent series,I can't even remember one episode of this season which wasn't great. The eccentric visuals,the OSTs,the story,characters. This series was absolute top in every aspect and so I'm gonna reward this masterpiece with a 10/10. Gonna miss this a lot and in case they won't announce a third season soon, I'm going to pick up the manga. Hope the score is bumping up to 9.somewhat. |
FMmatronMar 31, 2018 11:23 AM
One Piece episode 914 & 915 & 1027 were a mistake and 957 brought the salvation - FMmatron |
| What a heartwarming finale for an amazing show. The monologue of Rei's stepmother was really great. He did them a favor for leaving. The farewell to Takahashi was pretty nice. Hina looks okay with short hair. Rei constantly staying he likes it was funny. The end card is beautiful. This was an amazing second season overall. The visuals and OST was gorgeous and the characters are excellent. Hopefully it gets a third season. 10/10 |
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| either they skipped the matchup between souya and his childhood friend or it was postponed for the 3rd season if one happens. either way strong season really good job from shaft |
| "Even villains have standards" -Accelerator-  |
| Nice Rei/Hinata episode to end S2. 7/10 from my part, quite a big improvement over the first season, especially the second half of this sequel. |
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| Perfection. Season 3 when? 10/10 |
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| This second season of 3-gatsu no Lion surpassed everything i watched from the anime medium by a good bit. Every single episode had me so enthralled, some more, some less but it just kept going strong. Incredible experience. Season 3 can't come soon enough. |
| 10/10 for sure! I'm gonna miss this show. God this was so amazing with its brilliant storytelling and character development. I'm hoping season 3 for this show can happen in Fall 2018 or I'm gonna be very disappointed. |
| the ending of this series just warmed my heart seeing the problems the faced in the first season over and how they are happy now. Seriously can we get a season three soon. That would be awesome. |
| One of the easiest 10/10 I can ever give out, seems like I've been on a 10/10 spree as of late (SoraYori, NGNL Zero, 3 Gatsu S2). But if I had to only give one of those a 10/10 it would be without a doubt this. I actually really think that we will get a season 3 soon because San Gatsu no Lion is an anime that's actually not very depended on its blu-ray sales because it's aired on public TV. If the ratings are good enough, then NHK (I believe) will make another season. |
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| One of the easiest 10/10 I can ever give out, seems like I've been on a 10/10 spree as of late (SoraYori, NGNL Zero, 3 Gatsu S2). But if I had to only give one of those a 10/10 it would be without a doubt this. I actually really think that we will get a season 3 soon because San Gatsu no Lion is an anime that's actually not very depended on its blu-ray sales because it's aired on public TV. If the ratings are good enough, then NHK (I believe) will make another season. |
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| the first 10 minutes of the show felt more like a slideshow but the art was pretty and the voice acting was so soothing i honestly didn’t mind. But yeah i loved this season just as much as i loved the first one,i think the second season focused more all of the characters instead of just Rei which was really nice. &The ending scene was indeed quite heartwarming,i dont mind if it does/doesn’t happen,but from my perspective...love might be bloom :3 |
"those who aren't able to find a more miserable person than themselves turn to the internet and call others losers,even though they've never met"- Satou from nhk |
| Love how they conclude the second season, with a little scoop over the adopted family. Just a simple word: MASTERPIECE |
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| This finale was perfect. From Rei visiting his stepmom, to the scenes with Rei, Hina, and Takahashi, it really felt like everyone was getting some form of closure before moving onto the next phase of their lives. Also, I wish Hina didn't cut her hair but it got a funny reaction from Rei so I guess it was worth it. I'm gonna keep my fingers crossed for a third season, because this show is seriously amazing. Really gonna miss this one. |
| 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. |
| The first season of this anime was a recommendation made to me by one of the viewers of my video reviews, over on Youtube... They'd promised a highly investing, emotional story. And, truth be told, I didn't really feel like the first season lived up to that. In fact, I only very mildly enjoyed it. So, when season 2 was announced, I legitimately debated whether or not I was going to 'bother' watching it. But, on a slow day, I caved. And I couldn't be happier that I did. Because the second season, all told, was leaps and bounds more investing. It got legitimately emotional, and brought me to tears on occasion. It fueled my rage, as well as sympathies, for Hina's in-school predicament. And it humanized Kiriyama that much more, for his being there for her. One of the best episodes, I feel, was with the old man shogi player, toward the latter half of the season. (Episode 18). The episode, and that voice actor's performance, was a tour de force. And it singularly made me give a crap about shogi -- which I have largely had no interest in. Suffice to say, season 2 was amazing. Fingers are well and truly crossed for a third. |
sXebluesMar 31, 2018 1:32 PM
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| Ah! What an adaptation. A 10/10 for everything. Given the pacing, I really expected the anime to end in the Zashiki-Warashi/Kokeshi. If I am being extremely positive, there won't be another season in at least 5 years from now. So, I am gonna suggest everyone to start reading the manga. You guys know where to start from right? Of course you do! If my memory serves right, since it has been a long time since I read the chapter being adapted I think other than some minor changes here and there, the anime has been extremely faithful. So you can start where the anime ended. Now to pick up from where I put it on hold myself! Sayonara Hunter x Hunter (2011). You managed to stay in my top 10 for well over three years. T_T |
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| I'm actually crying that it is over, Best anime IMO. This anime is a work of art. Brought out so many emotions! 10/10 I'm going to miss this so much :'( |
Silent_Four-EyesSep 8, 2021 12:50 PM
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| Huh, guess what's added to my favorites. This series is just amazing, you don't get quality like this very often. |
| I'm gonna miss this show so much hope they could do a third season soon. 3-Gatsu no Lion saved me from darkest times of my life and I'm really grateful for watching this season was my favorite show of 2017. *crying in a corner* strong 10/10 well deserved hope it will reach 9 overall. |
| I'm crying seeing that this is over, this shows really close to my heart because it deals with themes that I've dealt with in my own life. The first season was good but not that memorable for me, however, the second season really hit home with everything it dealt with. The art direction was amazing and the writing was brilliant, I'm gonna pick up the manga whenever i get the time. 10/10 |
Go watch March comes in like a lion. It made me cry a lot. |
| Not as good as season 1 but it was still good tho i didn't like the last few episodes, 7/10. |
| "Even if it has good reviews, if I don't like it then it is shit" -Some random anime character |
| I had my eye on this series since the first episode aired back in Fall 2016, and I scoffed at those who didn't give this series a chance for its unique art direction and premise-- but it would be an utter lie if I said I could have predicted how amazing this series turned out to be. Now I'm really laughing. This series is too real to be an anime, or any type of media for that matter, in fact, I am convinced that this is my life through and through. And it is, only 100x cuter and more compelling. Rei's depression is the center of this story, rather, the steps he has to take out to get himself out of it and realize he is worth something. I can already see that haters will look at this episode and see nothing but a slideshow, but to me, there is so much more value in every singular shot. You can say this about the entire series too, I feel many look at this series and see nothing but melodrama, despite the entire point of SHAFT's and Umino Chika's direction is to be able to sympathize with these feelings. This anime is a true work of art and I hope to Studio SHAFT, our god, that another season is made in the near future. |
| Now let's see how much the score will change ^^ |
| ANIME OF THE YEAR HANDS DOWN A final season to resolve the conflict with Ayumu/Kyouko with Rei is all we need now <3 10/10 anime |
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| The second haircut of the week : Akari's speech about it made me laugh :) I'm glad they ended this season on this note. With these last episodes we got everything that made this show so great : the beautiful art, the great voice-acting and music, the deep insight in people's thought, the warmth, the humor, amazing main characters but also amazing side-characters (o-bachan (I like her a lot), takahashi, ... ). I really hope they'll do a third season. I guess it's up to NHK for that, like it was for the second season ? |
| No complaints with the ending. I loved that it ended with a light hearted feeling. All the drama that happened in this season got rounded out with Hina starting her new high school with Kiriyama. Kiriyama with his mellow positive affirmation of the haircut was funny. |
| Fantastic finale episode. Nice to know more about Rei's life before living on his own & meeting the Kawamoto family. Rei, Hina & Takahashi eating lunch together was nice. Poor Hina. Doesn't seem to be a fan of her new haircut. LOL Rei can't stop complimenting it. Overall a fantastic & enjoyable season. Loved the OP & ED songs. The background art of this show is simply amazing & the shots of the moon is always gorgeous to see. Rei has changed so much from the first season. It's great to see him become more involved with others & help those in need. Hina's bullying arc was emotional at times, but I'm glad she was able to move forward with everyone by her side. The Kawamoto Sisters were fantastic. This family is so amazing. Momo is adorable. I'm glad they are there for Rei. The Shogi is always interesting to watch. Congrats to Studio Shaft and everyone involved in the production of this anime. So sad to see it go, but a season 03 is a MUST because this show is the BEST. 9/10. |
"I’ve set myself to become the King of the Pirates…and if I die trying…then at least I tried!" Monkey D. Luffy (One Piece) |
| A very good finale. Overall, I enjoyed this season even more than the first season. Felt like every aspect, from music to direction, took a big upgrade. Very satisfying. Gotta bring that third season in the future! 9/10. |
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Santoryu_XBurner said: Fantastic finale episode. Nice to know more about Rei's life before living on his own & meeting the Kawamoto family. Rei, Hina & Takahashi eating lunch together was nice. Poor Hina. Doesn't seem to be a fan of her new haircut. LOL Rei can't stop complimenting it. Overall a fantastic & enjoyable season. Loved the OP & ED songs. The background art of this show is simply amazing & the shots of the moon is always gorgeous to see. Rei has changed so much from the first season. It's great to see him become more involved with others & help those in need. Hina's bullying arc was emotional at times, but I'm glad she was able to move forward with everyone by her side. The Kawamoto Sisters were fantastic. This family is so amazing. Momo is adorable. I'm glad they are there for Rei. The Shogi is always interesting to watch. Congrats to Studio Shaft and everyone involved in the production of this anime. So sad to see it go, but a season 03 is a MUST because this show is the BEST. 9/10. If you're going to post this 5 times in a row, the least you can do is give it a 10. :/ |
| That was a great season. I don't know if this season was a lot better than season 1 or the show grew on me but I really enjoyed this season. Might have to rewatch the first season soon. |
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Draconix814 said: its not his fault mal is glitching horribly today [ If you're going to post this 5 times in a row, the least you can do is give it a 10. :/ |
| The scene of the beginning between Rei and his step mother weirded me out at first, but I ended liking it. It was simply and it was mostly composed of still frames, but it has ended being strangely powerful. Hope Rei will solve the problems he has with his foster family one day. I actually send a few tears with the departure of Takahashi. He is just a supporting character and he hasn't appeared that much, but he was one of the most likeable secondary characters of the series and he aided Hina in her darkest hour, so seeing him leaving made me very sad. Lol, Hina got NisiOisiN'd at the end. That being said, I'm with Rei in this, her new hairstyle is adorable. Few more things I have to say, this season has been fantastic, it take everything good from the first and made it better, and how much Rei has developed since the beginnings of the series has been incredible. I hope Shaft produces a third season one day. I don't know why, but that ending and the endcard with all the characters of the series together brought me a feeling of closure. I will read the manga where the anime was left, but it wouldn't be the same without the voice acting and the visuals. Oh, well. It's a pity Kyouko didn't appeared much this season (without counting the flashback of this episode, she only appeared in the second episode, and indirectly in another flashback and a fantasy of Rei), but, on the other hand, seeing her tormenting Rei every two episodes would had getting boring eventually, so her screentime getting reduced wasn't that bad, but I still missed her a lot. At least they gave us an explanation about why she rarely appears, since her job requires her to travel a lot. I'm going to miss this a lot... |
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| this episode was fantastic! the part where Rei visits his old house was very powerful and I liked the snapshot style it was done. Hina's haircut is adorable <3 I couldn't help but laugh when their grandpa said "I thought it was a household deity!" LOL this series has become my all-time favorite slice-of-life series. I am really hoping they announce a season 3, I'll probably have to start reading the manga! 10/10! |
moodie said: Draconix814 said: its not his fault mal is glitching horribly today If you're going to post this 5 times in a row, the least you can do is give it a 10. :/ Oh, is that's what's going on? Sorry then. |
Illyricus said: The scene of the beginning between Rei and his step mother weirded me out at first, but I ended liking it. It was simply and it was mostly composed of still frames, but it has ended being strangely powerful. Hope Rei will solve the problems he has with his foster family one day. I actually send a few tears with the departure of Takahashi. He is just a supporting character and he hasn't appeared that much, but he was one of the most likeable secondary characters of the series and he aided Hina in her darkest hour, so seeing him leaving made me very sad. Lol, Hina got NisiOisiN'd at the end. That being said, I'm with Rei in this, her new hairstyle is adorable. Few more things I have to say, this season has been fantastic, it take everything good from the first and made it better, and how much Rei has developed since the beginnings of the series has been incredible. I hope Shaft produces a third season one day. I don't know why, but that ending and the endcard with all the characters of the series together brought me a feeling of closure. I will read the manga where the anime was left, but it wouldn't be the same without the voice acting and the visuals. Oh, well. It's a pity Kyouko didn't appeared much this season (without counting the flashback of this episode, she only appeared in the second episode, and indirectly in another flashback and a fantasy of Rei), but, on the other hand, seeing her tormenting Rei every two episodes would had getting boring eventually, so her screentime getting reduced wasn't that bad, but I still missed her a lot. At least they gave us an explanation about why she rarely appears, since her job requires her to travel a lot. I'm going to miss this a lot... Yo, that's exactly what I thought when I saw her wanting to get her hair cut. I was like "Where's Araragi?!?!?!". |
| 10/10, Simply Perfection, Shaft blew out the water with this second season. Based SHAFT. The directing, the ost, the characters(the voice actors too), the visual storytelling, simply superb. Like one of the person that said above, this is going straight in to my favourites list. Lets hope for a third season in the future! |
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