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Jul 15, 2012 4:38 PM
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THIS IS AN ANIME ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS THE MANGA BEYOND THIS EPISODE.
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WOOF!!!
I think they just made things worse for Mitaka xD
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Jan 21, 2013 8:48 PM
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Tensai-Sama said:
THIS IS AN ANIME ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS THE MANGA BEYOND THIS EPISODE.
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WOOF!!!
I think they just made things worse for Mitaka xD


All the better for Godai, right?

I know I said no more fillers, but this one had character development..
I'll let this one go, Mr(s). Anime-Director-Person
Oct 1, 2013 4:40 PM
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Er, I know this is an anime, but... that's incredibly irresponsible, dangerous, and just all around fucking terrible to let loose an angry, ~100 lbs dog onto a defenseless person in an enclosed space.

Maybe it's just cause I work at a vet, but dogs like that are nothing to fuck around with. I have coworkers who've had to get cosmetic surgery on their face from dog attacks.

You wanna see what dog attack wounds really look like? NSFM:
It's always been a sour point with me when animals attacking people is underestimated in entertainment, and used for comedy. You don't fuck with dogs. Especially big ones. They will legit kill you.

Other than that scene, I liked this episode a lot. Especially with the Godai's subtle reaction to the whole thing. Idk if this is what they were going for, but it kind of felt a little shitty that all of Godai's neighbors were so willing and ready to help Mitaka, enthusiastically planning what to do, and actually putting in legitimate, sincere effort into helping him. Meanwhile, when Godai is in serious trouble, they actually try and thwart him, and treat him like utter crap while laughing in his face.

It just gave me a kind of heavy-hearted "what the hell, guys" feeling, and I think that feeling was reflected in Godai's melancholic and rather detached attitude this episode.

And as an aside, Akeimi was rather sexy this episode. Idk what it was specifically, but I really like her when she's not acting like a drunken brat, and she is so sexy when she acts like a (semi-)mature adult.
Oct 11, 2015 3:39 AM
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Don't tell me that mitaka and akemi are going to be paired! And now mitaka's dogphobia is doubled!!
Jan 1, 2016 2:49 AM
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mikata... poor guy
Jul 23, 2016 9:40 AM
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Those three asshole tenants are one of the worst characters I've seen in any anime. That dog could have seriously injured or even killed him. And now those sociopaths have worsened his phobia of dogs.

But I'm glad Godai set aside his rivalry with Mitaka towards the end and was genuinely concerned (like any normal decent human being) when Kentaro left Soichiro-san alone with him.
Aug 11, 2016 12:02 AM
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Nice scene with Akemi, Mitaka should be able to get over his fear of dogs.
Interesting it wasn't more of a tragic backstory.
Not looking forward to the preview for next episode. No more competition.
May 24, 2017 6:50 PM
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I gotta give props to Akemi, she even let Mitaka lie on her lap even though they aren't going out. I also liked that even though Godai was secretly wishing that Mitaka never gets over his dog phobia, actually saved Mitaka from further embarrassment by letting him go before Kyoko spotted him. Sadly, Mitaka's phobia continues because those three had to use a ferocious dog and not a gentle one.
Jun 20, 2017 11:41 PM
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Mitaka is slowly starting to become my favourite character in the series.
Oct 11, 2017 4:49 AM

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I ship Mitaka-Akemi.
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Dec 2, 2017 7:16 AM

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I can't believe Mitaka started to fear dogs because one licked his face when he was a kid. I can understand that he got a "shock" or something when he saw the dog running towards him and that he could think he was going to attack him but... C'mon, he was just kissing you!

Tbh I dislike the tenants a lot... they wanted to help Mitaka? ok, good. But why would you take an angry dog to him? the puppy was good enough! Seriously, I felt sorry for him, at least he didn't get badly hurt.
Feb 19, 2019 2:09 PM

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Lmao, poor Mitaka.

The scene with Akemi was pretty nice, I hope she can also find the right one.

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Sep 21, 2019 5:13 AM

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Don't think they helped Mitaka much, they probably made it worse with that bulldog at the end

I like how Godai was the only one who was genuinely worried for Mitaka even though they are rivals in love

Nov 27, 2019 8:13 PM
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Red_Keys said:
Er, I know this is an anime, but... that's incredibly irresponsible, dangerous, and just all around fucking terrible to let loose an angry, ~100 lbs dog onto a defenseless person in an enclosed space.

Maybe it's just cause I work at a vet, but dogs like that are nothing to fuck around with. I have coworkers who've had to get cosmetic surgery on their face from dog attacks.

You wanna see what dog attack wounds really look like? NSFM:
It's always been a sour point with me when animals attacking people is underestimated in entertainment, and used for comedy. You don't fuck with dogs. Especially big ones. They will legit kill you.

Other than that scene, I liked this episode a lot. Especially with the Godai's subtle reaction to the whole thing. Idk if this is what they were going for, but it kind of felt a little shitty that all of Godai's neighbors were so willing and ready to help Mitaka, enthusiastically planning what to do, and actually putting in legitimate, sincere effort into helping him. Meanwhile, when Godai is in serious trouble, they actually try and thwart him, and treat him like utter crap while laughing in his face.

It just gave me a kind of heavy-hearted "what the hell, guys" feeling, and I think that feeling was reflected in Godai's melancholic and rather detached attitude this episode.

And as an aside, Akeimi was rather sexy this episode. Idk what it was specifically, but I really like her when she's not acting like a drunken brat, and she is so sexy when she acts like a (semi-)mature adult.


This is the dumbest comment I have ever read. Holy shit I hope this is a joke. This is just a whacky comedy episode. Don't take it to seriously. LOL. I can't believe this guy.
Mar 16, 2020 11:40 PM

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Coach is so stupid lol,they were using him to get food and alcohol.

Holy shit they were straight up trying to kill my man. Those tenants should be arrested!

Akemi was thinking "Manager is so lucky to have a handsome guy like Coach liking her,wish it was me".

May 6, 2021 7:42 PM

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Those tennants are only worsen the dog trauma for Mitaka. What a poor guy having injured by a fucking bulldog. This is pretty dangerous and luckily this is just an anime lol.
                                                                   


May 22, 2021 5:47 AM

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I felt bad about Coach Mitaka, even though I barely care about him. I know the show isn't focused around him, it's mostly in the perspective of Godai or Kyoko. Still I think it's a flaw that Mitaka's character mostly boils down to being a rich playboy and his weakness is dogophobia. It worked in Urusei Yatsura with Mendou cos it's a gag series with recurring jokes but here it almost feels forced. Still enjoy it tho.
Sep 19, 2021 8:29 PM
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Ah such a fun one. Any episode with a semi-focus on Akemi and Mitaka is always good in my books. I just can’t help but kind of like Mitaka, even those he’s supposed to be the rich, preppy, perfect dude.

That lap scene by the river too, oooooof. Akemi’s smoky voice in the English dubs is to die for … I’ll have to find out what she sounds like in the original Japanese dub. Off to Youtube to try to find the track they played in that scene.
Dec 19, 2022 7:47 PM
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Damn I just feel bad for Mitaka. I know he's supposed to be somewhat of a rival for Godai -- and I agree that his weaknesses, rare incompetence, and dog phobia are refreshing contrasts to his perfection -- but here it just seems like needless torture, as if the audience is simply supposed to feel satisfaction watching some guy suffer. I mean the ending was just horrible dude.
May 30, 2023 1:43 AM

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Yotsuya is a fkn maniac to throw that pitbull into Poor Mitaka.
Jan 5, 2024 8:32 PM

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Not as good as it could have been, the Akemi moment almost got me but their attempts could have been funnier, poor Shun, though.
Jun 6, 2024 12:24 PM

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Dec 18, 2024 10:14 AM

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LMAO it got worse haha

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