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Nov 2, 2013 10:02 AM
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THIS IS AN ANIME ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS THE MANGA BEYOND THIS EPISODE.
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Well, the fight has been portrayed pretty good. I think it could be a bit faster IMHO. The announcer is pretty much still non-existant to me but I think the music in this episode worked well within the tension of how this round worked and I thought it was pretty funny.

But I think the impact sounds were really lacking or maybe it was the quality of my TV. But I feel that needs stronger sounds.

I think the song used while Aoki is blocking reminds me of the song Snake goes through in the microwave rom in Metal Gear Solid 4.

I haven't read this part of the manga in awhile, but I think where it skips is appropriately skipped.

And it seems that Shinoda has the same voice actor but his voice sounds very rough comapred to the previous seasons.

I hope they get into how Aoki developed his look away which is a really funny story in itself

But it is sad that the look away only works once in the games.
Nov 2, 2013 11:04 AM
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I like how Aoki is already sweating before the match is even started LMFAO

I feel like the old commentator was better but IDK, I just don't like the voice acting for the commentator...

Good episode though
Nov 2, 2013 11:33 AM
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guess im the only one that doesn't even pay attention to the commentator
Nov 2, 2013 11:55 AM
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Wow, I changed my opinion about Aoki now :o...
That was downright insane.
Nov 2, 2013 12:05 PM
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That had me so tense the whole time. Aoki needs to win this.



Nov 2, 2013 12:07 PM
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INTENSE! It really feels like we're back to the Ippo I enjoy most; the original series, not dull NC. The music, pace, action, interesting matches, it's all perfect right now. That poor bastard Imae, falling for the move twice even lol

Anmoly97 said:
I feel like the old commentator was better but IDK, I just don't like the voice acting for the commentator...
I didn't like the change at first either, but it really doesn't bother me anymore .-. He still makes a great commentator
Nov 2, 2013 12:18 PM
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I haven't laugh that much recently. Aoki rules!
Nov 2, 2013 12:28 PM
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This episode was soooo hilarious XDXDXD

Aoki playing dead was lol hahaha.

And then his new secret weapon had me on the floor. The way everyone looks away with him is so funny ROFL XD

Especially the second time with Imae looking away saying "Noo, plz don't" lolol
And Takamura getting tricked by it again too hehehe.

Also Dat OST! It's really good ^^
Nov 2, 2013 1:13 PM
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I laughed like an idiot, man i love Aoki now xD
Nov 2, 2013 1:45 PM

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What an intense episode! The OST was very good and it fit with fight very well, how they handled the fight, the pace, everything reminded of the original. Aoki is one crazy mofo though, his fighting style is like a funnier and and weirder version of Brian Hawk's. Changed my opinion about him completely. Imae is not looking so confident anymore huh. Can't wait for the next episode.
Nov 2, 2013 1:58 PM

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Just like on the manga this episode is really really hilarious lmaoo

Specially that final part when Aoki did his trick again..

Imae was like:

Oh Shit!
Please no!!
Boom gets Frog punched!!!

Its as if the moment Imae looked at Aoki's eye's he got hypnotized and just involuntarily moved his head to look at to his left side xD.
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Nov 2, 2013 2:01 PM

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This episode was so epic I don't even know what to say
Despite everything Aoki is fighting well, but I don't think the champ will surrender so easily. Can't wait for the next episode, why the hell there is no preview?

Oh also amazing OST, Yoshihisha Hirano at his best
Nov 2, 2013 2:21 PM

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Lol looking away from your opponent in a title match lol only Aoki could pull that one off!


Nov 2, 2013 3:05 PM

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hilarious ep, Aoki c'mon bring the belt home
Nov 2, 2013 3:25 PM

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this remind me that Hajime no Ippo can be so funny LOL XDDD
Nov 2, 2013 3:29 PM
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LOL that move
Nov 2, 2013 3:34 PM
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What a hilarious episode! xD
The first time he tried his new move I LOL'd!
But the second time, I LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL'd!
Aoki is so entertaining! xD
Nov 2, 2013 3:53 PM
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just like the manga chapter. i almost choked on my own spit.
jesus christ, aoki is too much.
Nov 2, 2013 3:59 PM

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Guhahaha. Aoki, you are goddamn genius!

Fucking awesome ost.
Nov 2, 2013 4:51 PM

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Well. First things first, an awesome adaptation here. Just 1 thing to criticize is pacing, which is kinda slower, but not a big deal actually. I enjoyed the fight a lot. Aoki being Aoki again :D Imae needs to learn his lessons, and he got a good match-up for that. I think next episode first half will be more than enough to cover the remaining parts.

Btw, aren't those musics just wpnderful? I really loved the harmony among the sound and the fight.

Gambatte ne, Aoki-san!
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Nov 2, 2013 5:10 PM

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Dat fucking OST, oh god I came so bad. I need the album OST right now.
If they use this kind of music with Aoki, I have no idea what they will use with Ippo or Takamura then.

Also, wild Aoki appears:
http://i.imgur.com/859TDNd.jpg
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Nov 2, 2013 6:07 PM
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I was absolutely crying laughing when aoki did his looking away move, i mean i haven't laughed that hard in weeks.
Nov 2, 2013 6:09 PM

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Aoki rules. I laughed so much!!! Lets go Aoki!!! OST was really awesome.

Nov 2, 2013 6:32 PM

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ROFLMAO! Aoki Masaru is the greatest boxer of all time! Fuck Muhammad Ali, Mike Tyson and Sugar Ray Robinson!
Nov 2, 2013 7:14 PM

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I never took Aoki's boxing career that seriously, but now I see how good he actually is. That didn't stop me from chuckling throughout the whole episode though, and the music is this episode was really great as well.
Nov 2, 2013 7:17 PM

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hahaha this is what ive missed. fuckin funny as hell
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Nov 2, 2013 7:41 PM

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LOL Aoki is such a troll! Boxing like that should make him invincible.
Nov 2, 2013 7:47 PM

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Hahahaha that was cool as hell. Aoki!!




Nov 2, 2013 8:07 PM
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Great episode! Laughed my ass off.
Nov 2, 2013 8:24 PM

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LMAO..! AOKI !
for a second i thought he was going to do dempsey roll in his wild form XD
his new strategy was freakin gold XD even the crowds fell for it.. even takamura *lol*
5/5
Nov 2, 2013 9:14 PM

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Antics master of the season, hahaha!
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Nov 2, 2013 9:46 PM

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Yay! The look away, been waiting for this!
Nov 2, 2013 9:58 PM

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The fight is so stupid, I love it.

Also, the OST for Rising is top notch. Who knew opera and orchestral music fits so well with boxing?
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Nov 2, 2013 10:03 PM

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HAHAHA he fell for the same cheap shot twice! Great episode

Nov 2, 2013 11:21 PM

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I will remember this for the rest of my life! Pure Gold.

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Nov 2, 2013 11:38 PM

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I see Aoki in a different light now, but this episode was still bloody hilarious.
Nov 2, 2013 11:51 PM

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i laugh my tears out. really made me change my opinion about him
Nov 3, 2013 1:35 AM

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funny ass episode
Nov 3, 2013 1:41 AM

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LMAO! That Aoki...priceless!

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Nov 3, 2013 2:39 AM

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Best move ever XD
"Your taste is shit cause you like what I hate. Believe me I have 1000 cartoons that I rated with less than 5."


Nov 3, 2013 2:44 AM

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Dat OST , dat fight , everything was so <3
Nov 3, 2013 3:27 AM

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OMG Aokis fighting style makes me laugh so much and that new move who would have thought of that lol
Nov 3, 2013 5:13 AM

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LMAO. Funniest fight I've seen in a while.
Nov 3, 2013 9:08 AM

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Ahahahahha I laughed my ass off so many times this episode, Aoki is the man !! Why'd Imae fall for the same trick the 2nd time though ! :p He's even like nooooo pls don't :p
Nov 3, 2013 10:01 AM

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|I thought aoki is going to lose like kimura but now i think his going to win, that move is the most hilarious move i every seen and kind a deadly
Nov 3, 2013 1:52 PM
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lmao.. I laughed my ass off this episode xD for fuck sake Aoki . There is drunken style, but he created a clown style xD
Nov 3, 2013 1:59 PM

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Best episode yet... This is too good, I'm loving this series so much.
The most hilarious thing in this episode was obviously the trick (and how Takamura fell for it twice), but even the way Aoki was moving in the first round really made me laugh out loud.
5 main aspects I base my ratings on:
1. Did DramaEnthusiast make a thread about it?
2. Is it better than Breaking Bad?
3. Did MellowJello recommend the shit out of it?
4. Has it caused a (very entertaining) shitstorm on MAL?
5. Is it actually good?

Scratch the fifth point, it's not very relevant...
Nov 3, 2013 2:11 PM

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A really great episode! Really fun to watch!
I was laughing so hard a couple of times.
Nov 3, 2013 5:20 PM
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AOKI,AOKI,AOKI,AOKI!!!!!!
Nov 3, 2013 8:42 PM

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Great Episode and very funny too :D

Aoki is freaking awesome that style and the Look Away followed by the frog punch
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