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Aug 12, 2023 7:58 AM
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This anime definitely seems to have a theme of fate tying characters together, as with the case with Sakura and Yanagi this time.

Episode is great with lighthearted energy and simple storytelling. They really captured Sawada's personality well imo, with her human emotions and feelings. Definitely an underrated character of this franchise. 
Aug 12, 2023 7:58 AM
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Sakura’s getting the proper attention and screen time this season which was mercilessly skimmed over last time around. She’s a caring girl as we know, but what everyone doesn’t know is that she’s an enthusiastic manga reader as well.. of not your typical shoujo mangas, but a full-fledged shounen ninja manga lol. Liked when she coincidentally met Yanagi in the manga store, who had his first proper appearance this time around as well. 

They do share the same interests, and they’re quite alike too so it does pain me recalling they never became an official couple back in the manga and were just left as it was:( Yuki imagining the swapped personalities was quite fun but hey she should realize soon she and Ishikawa go quite beyond their normal friends status at this point.

Not a fan of Sawada honestly, because I mean her clingy personality is a bit too much, and it is that personality of hers which has basically pushed her to live quite lonely in her own class year, though there are people like Miyamura around her and then those of his friends, which if nothing atleast making her school life a bit more lively:).. to the point of misunderstandings lol.

New ED tho... they took ninja stuff quite seriously lol.
Aug 12, 2023 7:58 AM
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Ah, so Sakura and Yanagi have finally crossed paths, huh?

This time around, an unexpected shared passion for their favorite manga brought Sakura and Yanagi together as close friends. However, rumors began to circulate among their peers, suggesting a mismatched compatibility between them. Surprisingly, even Honoka, who had few same-grade friends, found herself caught in the web of gossip. Student life can be challenging, leading to days of uncertainty and bewilderment. Nice ED too.

The classic "both interested in animanga" scenario never seems to lose its charm, and the way they've portrayed it here holds promising potential for their future as a couple. Sakura and Yanagi's chemistry is evident, and I'm eager to witness their further development together. I also resonated deeply with Sakura's initial situation. The weekly wait can indeed become a source of agonizing anticipation.

Considering all the hardships Sakura has endured, she truly deserves a meaningful relationship, and I hope she finds that with Yanagi.
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Aug 12, 2023 7:59 AM
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Special ED: "Dokuro Ninja Konoha (ドクロニンジャコノハ)" by Sakura Kouno (CV: Reina Kondou) & Akane Yanagi (CV: Jun Fukuyama)

lol~ There's also special site for the ninja series
https://horimiya-anime.com/konoha/

tsubasaloverAug 13, 2023 1:42 AM
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Aug 12, 2023 8:15 AM
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Special ED Ninja Version Great.
Finally Underated Character Got Proper Screening Time.

Aug 12, 2023 8:30 AM
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Well it seems like Sawada has trouble making contact with others tho that some of her classmates where bullying was sad to see.
It seems like she made some contact now and it's clear her classmates have a better opinion of her hopefully good things will come from it.
Sakura going around everywhere to find the manga was also nice to see even her embarrassment was nice to watch and she got what she was looking for. 
Aug 12, 2023 9:14 AM
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2:49 Eyy I see The Girl I Like Forgot Her Glasses up there! The other stuff should be real series too.
I always wonder where do they store all the magazines if they buy them weekly? Recycle or something like that hopefully.
Is this a new ship in the making? They didn't interact in the first season so this is a surprise. Nice.
Yuki imagining all that stuff is precious. I love her faces lol. And a Yuki x Tooru moment! I've been waiting for this!
Oh, Sawada! She hasn't appeared this season before right? She's so cute.
LMAOOO THE ENDING
I LOVE IT SO MUCH
And the next episode will be about Nayagi! Excited! This season has been so good so far.
tsubasalover said:
lol~ There's also special site for the ninja anime
https://horimiya-anime.com/konoha/

Lol it says "The trilogy will be released in summer 3300"
EmbientAug 12, 2023 9:54 AM
Aug 12, 2023 9:41 AM
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Yanagi and Sakura are to cute for my heart to handle GIVE THEM MORE SCREENTIME!!!
Aug 12, 2023 9:44 AM
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Is Konoha a male or female ninja?
Aug 12, 2023 9:49 AM

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This was an nice an funny episode the scene with yanagi how she gets no friends because she chills with the twelve classe and yeah after she hang that poster on the black board, i hope she will find friends.
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Aug 12, 2023 9:54 AM

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Really liked this episode Sakura and Yanagi are so cute together
Aug 12, 2023 9:56 AM
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Nice to see yuki, sakura and other supporting characters getting more of the screen time.
Aug 12, 2023 9:57 AM
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For sakura and yanagi: the fact that they have a thing in common which is the weekly shinobi manga is pretty neat I’m surprised people don’t shipped them together but then again I think sakura still had a crush on tooru so I guess it makes sense

For yuki: she’s was being a little goofball thinking about her friends swapping bodies which was funny

For Miyamura and sawada: miyamura being a big brother for sawada was kinda nice protecting her like a big brother should if she was being bullied like she was

And for Sawada herself: seeing that she doesn’t have any friends her age is kinda like how some people don’t have friends their own age as well and seeing her getting along with yuki, remi, and Sengoku was kinda nice
Aug 12, 2023 10:08 AM
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its very very boring, i actually almost fell asleep while watching this ep. very disappointing
Aug 12, 2023 10:09 AM
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I LOVED THIS EPISODE!!!
Aug 12, 2023 10:16 AM
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More than anything prepping for exams is one of the core focuses for seniors. Having something to look forward to that would motivate you in your efforts is a godsend. Its always nice to have a fellow fan of the series as well and it was cute seeing Sakura and Yanagi bond over their shared passion. Miyamura's way of dealing with bullies sure was creative. But doubt they have the balls to oppose a senior. Really liked the expansion on Sawada though. Hopefully she's able to use this opportunity to make some friends her age in class. The unique ending theme that was sung by Sakura and Yanagi's seiyuu's was awesome.
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Aug 12, 2023 10:29 AM

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Finally more Sawada!
Aug 12, 2023 10:30 AM
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I really want to see Sakura more often since she doesn't get much screentime, she deserves the entire world. Her being an avid manga reader makes her even better, she's one of my favorite characters in Horimiya. HOW THICK IS THAT MANGA THOUGH

Sakura saying "Konoha, suzuki!" (I'm probably wrong on the translation) while she's walking to the bookstore and her interactions with Yanagi are adorable. Glad we got some time with these two due to their mutual interest in manga and that their names are also known trees haha. Yuki thinking about everyone switching bodies is fun to see, what silly little mischief is she committing. I'm happy to see Sawada appear again, they did a good job representing issues that are present in schools like bullying as well as her personality. I like her dynamic with Hori's group, I thought it makes things a little more vibrant.

Really good episode, and that Konoha ED is honestly a banger. Got me dancing like a little man.
Can't wait for the next episode, I wish I picked up more of the manga though on my runs. For the 3rd and last time today, have a calm Saturday everyone :D



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Aug 12, 2023 10:38 AM
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Cool special ed!!
Aug 12, 2023 10:42 AM

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My fave episode of the pieces spin off for sure. Sakura themed first segment was awesome, been waiting on best girl to get a segment for a while now and I loved she and Yanagi bonding over their love of manga. It’s funny how the stuff that you think might make you lame or weird is actually endearing to those who care about you.

We really need more Sakura moments in this. I feel like everyone else gets a lot of screen time besides her.

Also really liked the Sawada segment of the episode. Miyamura scaring the girls off who were bullying her without even saying a word was awesome lol. They’re just jealous because she has older cooler friends 😂

Solid episode
Aug 12, 2023 10:58 AM

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Yet another very good episode, glad to see Sawada back again, she was one of my favourites from the main series. I really don't remember the main series being so well animated and funny, more and more I think I might like Missing Pieces more than the original. New ED was awesome, they took Konoha to the next level.
Aug 12, 2023 11:02 AM
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Sawada being a precious little bean. She's very much like a younger version of Miyamura, and that comparison goes beyond just their looks. She could easily be mistaken for his younger sister we know that, but this episode shows us their connection to other students is similar as well. Sawada being bullied because she doesn't traditionally fit in, something that Miyamura dealt with. Its very good that he could be there to stick up for her which is something he didn't have until recently. So it's good to see him paying that kindness forward. Sawada getting support from her upperclassmen was wry sweet with Sengoku and Remi moving that poster. Sawada was able to connect with some of her own classmates thanks to them. Yanagi and Sakura isn't A combo I saw coming but they're very sweet together. Bonding over manga is a tale as old as time, very sweet moment of Yanagi giving that weekly magazine copy to Sakura after she arrived too late to buy one herself. Going to pick out glasses for Yanagi very cute too.
Aug 12, 2023 11:16 AM
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This episode had so much of that classic white background thingy for showcasing character thoughts, loved that aspect, was one of my favourite gimmicks of the show. Great episode, I think we are getting to the good part of the manga now.
Aug 12, 2023 11:53 AM

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what a episode😂😂
Aug 12, 2023 12:50 PM

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Embient said:
tsubasalover said:
lol~ There's also special site for the ninja anime
https://horimiya-anime.com/konoha/

Lol it says "The trilogy will be released in summer 3300"

And here I was worried we would never actually get a Konoha anime. Nice, will be waiting! :D
Aug 12, 2023 12:58 PM
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Nice ep, liked the ending song.
Aug 12, 2023 1:01 PM
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You know this is a good series when every other episode is one of my favorite episodes lol, this was such a good one. Starting off with a Sakura bit immediately made it a banger, it was nice to find out she’s really into manga, it was cute how excited she was to read the weekly chapter lol. And she found a manga buddy in Yanagi, those two weirdly clicked really well and it’s a shame it’s in this spin-off that we find that out, hope it isn’t the last we see of this pairing!

And I’m ngl I’ve been Yoshikawa starved, I really loved her bit in this one, her body swap imaginations were hilarious lol, and her interaction with Yanagi led to a funny bit with Ishikawa, my jaw dropped when she said that Yanagi doesn’t touch her that way lmao. And the Sawada bits to end off the episode were spectacular, another character I was really wanting more of, Miyamura knew just what to say to those girls without actually saying it lol, and Sawada learning the greatness of weirdness was very heartwarming. And that final part where she helped out the art club was also very nice, I need more of Sawada and her steed Sengoku lol.

And wow a unique ED, it was definitely a nice jam with some cool visuals, looks like Sakura and Yanagi have good taste.
Aug 12, 2023 1:01 PM

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I SHIP YANAGI X SAKURA <333

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Aug 12, 2023 1:31 PM

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New Episode, New Page Filled.

Sakura spends most of her time on studying and reading manga. She got excited for a new release of a manga but it was sold out and she was quite sad about it but then she crossed paths with Yanagi and he had a copy of it and he gave it to her, which made her happy. Yanagi casually asking her to go out shopping for glasses lol. Yoshikawa imaging about people swapping with each other which was quite funny to see ngl.

I didn't even know that Sawada got bullied. Miyamura stared them in the eyes and he said something and they god mad lol. Sawada saw that the poster hung on a crappy spot and tried to grab it but she is not tall so Sengoku helped her out, but at first Sawada thought that he will take it down but they put it up at the front gate instead, wow. Some of Sawada's classmates were thankful for that.
Aug 12, 2023 1:38 PM

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Its really nice to have more Sawada - aka Miyamura's lil sister - , even at the end some mentioned them being related.

Also good to see more Sakura
Aug 12, 2023 1:47 PM
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BitChilly said:
HOW THICK IS THAT MANGA THOUGH
it's a weekly volume full of the newest chapters of multiple manga they're serializing
Aug 12, 2023 2:05 PM
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Oh special ed this episode
Aug 12, 2023 2:35 PM

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I loved the special ending, such a nice touch.
Aug 12, 2023 2:46 PM
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Sawada gets help against bullying
Aug 12, 2023 3:26 PM

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That special ED was brilliant, on top of an already great episode.

Aug 12, 2023 6:14 PM

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didn't really care about the sakura bit much ngl but her special ed was cool. yuki had some cute and hilarious moments, some sawada problems. honestly, forgot she existed but she had some nice momnts too.
Aug 12, 2023 7:51 PM

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This episode was such a blast. I get to see Sakura & Akane, and their actual selves behind the scenes.

Yuki is so cute. She felt guilty touching someone's hands other than her loved one.

Sawada is so adorable, I hope she can have more friends she can talk to.
CrazyButNot4UAug 12, 2023 7:58 PM
It's not that I dislike this genre but... to add unnecessary fan services to/in/for heroines
and ultimately destroys her character and personality; their purity tarnished because of it,
is the only thing I hope to not happen to them. For that sole purity is my fan service.
Aug 12, 2023 10:36 PM
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I love the interactions between Sakura and Yanagi, they look really good together.

Yoshikawa is my spirit animal 🚬

What a good ending, it took me by surprise xd.
Aug 12, 2023 10:39 PM
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I love how they are developing characters that got almost no screentime in the previous season, this really does feel like a vital missing piece of the last season
Aug 13, 2023 12:00 AM
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Sakuraaaa why do you have to be so relatableee ~ This episode nailed it, she's definitely one of my faves.

Glad to see Sawada again, I didn't realize how excited I would be to see her! She's a great character and I love her banter with Miyamura. Great duo.
Aug 13, 2023 2:22 AM

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Skull Ninja Konoha sure looks interesting enough to have its own manga. I loved that ED!
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Aug 13, 2023 3:52 AM
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that ending was straight fire and I love the side character chemistries.
Aug 13, 2023 4:24 AM

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Yanagi and Sakura look good together. That Ninja Konoha manga brought them closer. Yoshikawa's imagination is running wild with that body swap thought lol. It seems Sawada is making friends in her year, that's a nice development for her.
Aug 13, 2023 6:57 AM

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That was one cool ED
Aug 13, 2023 7:10 AM
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Lmao the Konoha manga even got its special ED
Aug 13, 2023 9:21 AM
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absulutly loved this episode
Aug 13, 2023 12:06 PM
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Sakura and Yanagi are so sweet!!! 
happy to see Sawada warming up to her classmates! 
Aug 14, 2023 5:19 AM
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This episode definitively shown me Sakura is my favorite character of this anime. I liked her so much before but now it's confirmed. I was so glad to see she's a manga fan and i was happy to see more moment with Yanagi. The new ending about ninja is amazing.
Aug 14, 2023 9:31 AM
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AYE KONOHA ANIME WHEN?!

honestly, this episode was really sweet. i'm enjoying this way more than i expected. all the little stories meshed really well together. the character interactions fill me with joy >.<

excited for the rest!!
Aug 14, 2023 8:42 PM

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Finally Miyamura's sister gets her own arc. Sawada is too precious for the world so Sengoku raids notice boards for her.
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