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Jan 6, 2018 4:04 PM

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I dont know how the show managed to make me love hina so much after spending all of the first season finding her kind of forgettable. This episode was so good I didnt even notice rei wasnt in it

Immahnoob said:
Jizzy, I know you have no idea how to argue for shit,

tokiyashiro said:

Jizzy as you would call yourself because youre a dick The most butthurt award goes to you And clearly you havent watched that many shows thats why you cant determine if a show is unique or not Or maybe you're just a child who likes common stuffs where hero saves the day and guys gets all the girls. Sad taste you have there kid you came up to me in the first place making you look more like a kid who got slapped without me even knowing it and start crying about it to me

Jan 6, 2018 4:16 PM

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Powerful episode! I'm so happy that Hina finally shouted her voice out about the bullying incident. The old girl teacher collapsed and taken to the hospital due to her anxiety about it. There's no proof thing in cases such as bullying. Only the victim and the bully can state their own evidence. The new teacher was kind enough to settle down everything. Akari and Hina should let themselves be in their peace of mind now. The new OP and ED were fantastic. Unison Square Garden is one of my favorite Japanese band and I never get disappointed to their new songs.

3-gatsu no Lion is really my favorite anime since I can relate myself truly into it. It has wonderful characters and proper developments to them. Thanks to Shaft for adapting this in outstanding manner, the animation is high quality and some of their arts are beautiful.
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Jan 6, 2018 4:26 PM

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I dont like the new op
Shame oni granpa cant be there , would be fun to see him in the meeting but it wont happen no matter what
The new teacher is badass , i like how you shut takagi’s mother
Ed is good
Jan 6, 2018 4:35 PM

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phenomenal
another great episode and very intense in a lot of parts. as someone who works in a school setting, I can really understand the feelings of both the teachers in this episode. I've never had the urge to punch a little girl until I saw Takagi. but like Hina said, that wouldn't do any good.
Jan 6, 2018 4:38 PM

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why did she say "i'll protect them from the both of us" when talking to her mother at the beginning of the 2nd half? Does she have an illness?
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Jan 6, 2018 4:59 PM

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Omg, this ED T-T I was tearing up the whole episode, but I lost it at the ED, so beautiful, those images and the meaning behind them and this music. I love it some much. I love this series so, sooo much.
Jan 6, 2018 4:59 PM

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Her sister was pretty useless in this episode tbh, i feel like that teacher appeared before in the matches or maybe the same VA used more than once, a great episode nonetheless and i loved the ending song.
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Jan 6, 2018 5:33 PM

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Love the new OP. The ED is still loading because anime hates me right now.

Anyway, seeing the original teacher's side + her collapsing was interesting. I didn't think they'd go that route, but it's true that everyone gets anxiety from time to time. Everyone has their own truth. Excited for next week's ep.





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Jan 6, 2018 6:29 PM

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When I think this can't get any better, it gets.
The scene where Hina runs to the bully girl and then stops is just awesome. Honestly, I wish she would just beat her the fuck up, but she's completely right. That would be playing right into her hands.
Jan 6, 2018 6:51 PM

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I have been intending to bump it up after the final episode. There's no holding back now but to raise my rating for this anime to a 10/10. I cannot after this episode! The adaptation is so perfect that I am left at awe!

This anime is now knocking on my All Time Top 10 and I know I have some really good ones in that list!
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Jan 6, 2018 7:21 PM

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I prefer the old OPs and EDs. Probably my least liked ED/OP of the whole series
Jan 6, 2018 7:47 PM
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Tosze said:
Omg, this ED T-T I was tearing up the whole episode, but I lost it at the ED, so beautiful, those images and the meaning behind them and this music. I love it some much. I love this series so, sooo much.


The singer is also only 14 years old.

TehSnawn said:
6/5- Akari steps up, Hinata steps up some more and finally a teacher steps up! This episode shows us that the series can still be great even without Rei.


Honestly, i would still watch the show if the only character left was Momo.
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Jan 6, 2018 8:09 PM

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The new teacher is really good. I wanted to cry this episode. The Black Mist really describes this episode so well. The strength and courage of Hina is really amazing.
Jan 6, 2018 8:46 PM

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I HOPE WE CAN GET A BACKSTORY OF MADAO THE NEW TEACHER!!
Jan 6, 2018 9:01 PM
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Had a huge smirk on my face when the teacher both addressed the class and talked to the mother, 10/10

Preferred first opening to this one, oh well

Jan 6, 2018 9:53 PM

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JizzyHitler said:
I dont know how the show managed to make me love hina so much after spending all of the first season finding her kind of forgettable. This episode was so good I didnt even notice rei wasnt in it
wait u are right lol that didnt even cross my mind when watching it
Jan 6, 2018 10:43 PM

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Lordwen said:


Also the only episode in which Rei got no screentime at all. This show really needs him to work.


Not necessarily a bad thing in my opinion, I'm always glad when a show is brave enough to let its secondary characters carry the story
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Jan 6, 2018 11:10 PM
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Mezo-RPWPA said:
why did she say "i'll protect them from the both of us" when talking to her mother at the beginning of the 2nd half? Does she have an illness?


She meant that she was going to take over the mother's share (responsibility) of caring for the girls.
Jan 7, 2018 12:33 AM

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Easy 5/5. Such an intense episode. Kokubu-sensei is great

Jan 7, 2018 2:09 AM

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Man I almost had a heart atk the first couple min when the ep started, knew it was all a set up, and when Hina ran up to her I was like just screaming no no pls dont hit her, it was great to see Akari to show some courage and speak back but it was sad that she gave up and didn't fight back with the bully's mother, I was so hoping that Akari would use her words back at her, but this sub homeroom teacher is doing a good job, hopefully his involvement doesn't bring a bigger issue into the problem. What Hina been thourgh is making her such a strong character, love her development Looking forward for the next ep.

If the mother really needs that "proof" Chiho is already the living proof.
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Jan 7, 2018 3:04 AM

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This show just keeps on delivering, with another beautiful episode literally. Animation on point and great character development, you go Hina. New teacher is dope I loved his lines in this episode.
Jan 7, 2018 4:14 AM

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This might as well be the best episode of an anime I have ever seen.
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Jan 7, 2018 5:17 AM

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Ahhh, that was wonderful! I was not looking forward to a new OP and ED because I loved the previous ones so much but I should have known better. As soon as I heard the familiar sound of Unison Square Garden I about fell off my chair and how about that ED? Woah!

As for the episode I can't even express how much I loved it. I really wish the head teacher was permanent and not just a fill in for Hina's class. He's right up there with Hayashida in the awesome department.

I love this story and this season has been fantastic so far.



Jan 7, 2018 6:27 AM

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Jaslen said:
Mezo-RPWPA said:
why did she say "i'll protect them from the both of us" when talking to her mother at the beginning of the 2nd half? Does she have an illness?


She meant that she was going to take over the mother's share (responsibility) of caring for the girls.

Yeah i kinda figured it out once i replayed the scene.
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Jan 7, 2018 6:55 AM
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I somewhat expected the head teacher to apologize, in some way, to Hina for not being able to protect Chiho, but we will see where this goes. Also do not exactly like new OP and ED sequences, especially the second part of the ED.
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Jan 7, 2018 6:56 AM
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Mezo-RPWPA said:
Jaslen said:


She meant that she was going to take over the mother's share (responsibility) of caring for the girls.

Yeah i kinda figured it out once i replayed the scene.

Some phrase translations are indeed presented "not-exactly-finely", so without some knowledge of Japanese it will take more than one attempt to get the actual meaning.
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Jan 7, 2018 7:22 AM

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Daniel_Naumov said:
Mezo-RPWPA said:

Yeah i kinda figured it out once i replayed the scene.

Some phrase translations are indeed presented "not-exactly-finely", so without some knowledge of Japanese it will take more than one attempt to get the actual meaning.


Yup it was definitely a translation mistake, I guess watching too much anime does help in making you remember certain sentences.
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Jan 7, 2018 7:26 AM

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The head teacher is indeed the MVP. He saw through everything, dealt with it cooling and didn't mince his words one bit when confronted by the Takagi parent.

Hina is amazing as well, for someone who is only in middle school to have the fortitude to stand up against adversity thrown at her and at the same time keeping her head cool.

This show is really on a roll with the current storyline progression being nothing short of 10/10 excellent week after week.
Jan 7, 2018 8:23 AM
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Man, this arc was very difficult for me to read/watch because it was a very difficult issue for me to discuss. I hate Takagi and her mom and I also hate that old homeroom teacher... Kokubu-san is a better teacher in every respect.
Jan 7, 2018 8:32 AM

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The bulying focused episodes always makes me so nervous but it was also so good to see the new teacher reassuring Akari and Hina and putting that bitch mother in her place.
My heart feels better.
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Jan 7, 2018 8:58 AM

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MetaThPr4h said:
The Hinata bullying drama pisses me off more than makes me sad tbh, it's just too frustrating. Thankfully looks like Madao-sensei will start making the change to this, I definitely approve it.



Yes, he's a great teacher, he knows how to deal with this kind of situations.

I loved Hina and Akari moment at the infirmary, both are so sensitive and strong characters.

The OP and Ed are nice, I still need to get used to them.
Jan 7, 2018 9:07 AM

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Wow first half of this episode (teacher mental breakdown) feels like straight from some horror movie.

Granda moster appeared again. :D

Teacher rekt that stupid mother.
"The future is always blank. Only your willpower can leave footsteps there."

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Jan 7, 2018 9:46 AM
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The new teacher is like jesus
Jan 7, 2018 9:47 AM

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I've been wanting to catch up with the anime but now that I finally did it, I'm angry because I'll have to wait for a week to watch a new episode. Damn, this episode was so good.
As I've said recently, this is wat I like about this anime. I don't care about shogi, all I want is drama and human emotions. That's what this whole episode's about and it still isn't enough for me.
Jan 7, 2018 10:07 AM

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They've continued the bullying drama so well. It's been really powerful, the effect it's had on the homeroom teacher and this complicated attempt to resolve the issue. Akari has been so supportive and of course it's a lot for her to deal with as someone who's really had to be a mother figure despite being so young and just their sister. I like this head teacher, let's hope that we can get this resolved. Also! They need to weave Rei back into this. I don't want the bullying story to remain too separate from him. Have him there when they return from the meeting.
Jan 7, 2018 11:55 AM

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And I thought that episode 4 was perfection and that it couldn't be matched. Boy was I VERY wrong indeed! =D

The way that this bullying saga has been handled has left my emotions like a roller coaster. From shock, happiness, anger and tears, this arc has been truly memorable and brilliant. =)

Hina's homeroom teacher was starting to snap under anxiety and pressure from the whole saga herself, which left the whole class shocked. I will admit that seeing her collapse like this is a sad sight to see, but I don't have a lot of sympathy for her after her role in Chiho being moved away due to her negligence on her part.

Her replacement, the head teacher, was very straight to the point with his talk to the whole class that made me smile.

The confrontation between Takegi and her mum against Akari and Hina left me feeling with dread at the start. I was hoping that Takegi's mother would be decently reasonable, but that hope of mine melted away quickly as she was as much of a prick as her daughter. When Akari was left in a bind, Hina stepped in to save her as the head teacher came back.

During the whole spat between the two, when Takegi's mother fired off the word "proof", I was really hoping that Akari had the courage to fire the word back at her. So, seeing the head teacher put the mother in her place by saying that very word afterwords made me cheer in satisfaction and delight.

Not to forget, the infirmary scene between Akari and Hina was very touching and powerful. Hina's iron-clad resolve and determination was really admirable and moving. ^_^

Lastly, the new OP song by Unison Square Garden was better than I thought it would be, considering the style they went with for Welcome To The Ballroom before. The ED song was excellent and both had some amazing visuals and animation from Shaft once again. Great stuff. =3

What a way to start the first episode of this show in 2018. Simply perfect...
Jan 7, 2018 12:05 PM

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madao is a good teacher
Jan 7, 2018 12:54 PM

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Uninteresting episode full of retarded decisions, sigh...
Jan 7, 2018 2:31 PM

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So doesn't this mean the old homeroom teacher got laid off? lol
Jan 7, 2018 3:24 PM

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Besides Clannad I don't think I have been so affected emotionally by watching an anime before! These last couple of episodes about bullying have been the best so far. Episode 12 is definitely standing out with its realism and the deeper characterisation of Akari and Hinata!
Jan 7, 2018 3:38 PM

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That was a fantastic and powerful episode,

Also good OP/ED

Only 10 more episode left :(
Jan 7, 2018 4:40 PM

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Great start to the second half of the season.
Jan 7, 2018 8:07 PM

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Head Sensei is awesome, but no one is more awesome than Hina! God she said/did all the right things!!

HINA IS MY HERO!!!!!

Here's the thing about that mother, although she isn't being the best role model and her behaviour can be considered dishonest (among other things), the fact she defended her daughter can be overlooked, I get it, she's your kid and if no one else has her back, you do--especially since as they said entrance exams are approaching. But if when they go home she actually pretends she believes the same bullshit she's telling the school, she's a terrible mother (and person).

Your daughter is a bully. You know it. Punishment and a proper private conversation is needed! She obviously seems like the type of parent only concerned with work and when she talks to her daughter it's only about school and grades. How she can turn a blind eye KNOWING the type of shit her daughter is being accused of is despicable.

I thought I hated the teacher but she just broke down from stress. This bitch though?
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Jan 7, 2018 9:29 PM
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I was glad that they did justice to these chapters. Bullying is so hurtful Glad Hina stood up to Takaagi and forced the issue,even though it was so hard on Arkari and her home room teacher

In the end the new teacher settled things and Hina has vowed to endure
Jan 7, 2018 10:17 PM
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honestly i really hate bullying thing
everything about bulliying

that why i really hate this arc
but finally the end of this arc is coming
the true savior already appear
Jan 8, 2018 1:09 AM

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Amazing episode, perhaps the best yet. Loved the atmosphere
Jan 8, 2018 4:13 AM

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I think this is the one arc I've ever seen that could just go on forever and never get old. They just keep finding new ways to bring it to that next level of bittersweet emotion.

This show is a masterpiece.
Jan 8, 2018 5:50 AM

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Holy shit this series!!!.. while the manga is already a masterpiece, the anime.. the anime is beyond PERFECT!! they adapted the chapter so flawlessly and even make it 10x better.

THANK YOU SO MUCH SHAFT!

And also the voice actor! especially Kana Hanazawa.. damn i think this is her best role yet.. so much vigor and emotion in it!

I hopethere's a season 3 announcement by the end of ep 22 like in the previous season.. i can't wait until they adapt that chapter and knowing shaft, it will be another pefection ;)
Jan 8, 2018 12:39 PM
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Looks like Hina's class is starting to get unsettled by the events. Im surprised that the incidents have caused the teacher that much stress though. The head teacher making the class understand that this is their punishment for not speaking out was interesting. So the teacher has finally decided to bring in the parents then. Akari's way of cheering up Hina with food was funny though but its nice that she's now braver. The insight into Akari's personality when she took over the task of head of family was interesting. The clash between Akari and Takagi's parent though was interesting. The best way to handle bullies is to ignore them and im glad that Hina realises this. But the head teacher though sure was decisive in solving the problem though.
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Jan 8, 2018 1:36 PM
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Waaaaaaa!!!!!!!! What was that!! This episode was awesome!!... Hinaaaaa chan I loooove you.. The new op is great I love it 💖.oh god I love this anime
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