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Jan 3, 2009 5:01 AM
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THIS IS AN ANIME ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS THE MANGA BEYOND THIS EPISODE.
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Gokigenyou, finally the 4th season desu wa~

Both OP and ED are lovely desu wa~
Jan 3, 2009 5:57 AM
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I lol'd at the op... I mean... what's that? maho no sharp pen? :D

It was a genial start in the series. Liked how Sachiko manipulated Yumi. But favorite was as always the quarell between Touko and Yumi.

Touko is such a cute tsundere :3 Not the "I smack you" type, but exactly that's what I love about her.

I can't wait for the next episode, will have the chance to see Sei again ^^
Jan 3, 2009 9:10 AM
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well.. it wasn't the usual msgm op we see in the past 3 seasons.
But hey, it's Kukui! and it was cute desu wa~ :D
Jan 3, 2009 10:09 AM
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Kukui definetly is <3
And yeah the op is cute, but still lol :D I mean, would you expect it from Marimite? Surely not. But it's really cute, how those three are fooling around, making everybody go wtf ^^
Jan 3, 2009 10:34 AM
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I absolutely loved it. I'm so glad to see Marimite again.
Jan 4, 2009 2:49 AM
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Ah lovely. And so finally the long wait is over for one of my favorite series! And it really looks like it is off to a good start as well! I am anticipating the next ep already.
Jan 4, 2009 3:48 AM
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Boring, like always.
Something.
Jan 4, 2009 7:54 AM
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Heheh I had smile on my face throughout this ep! Loved every second of it! Yumi blocking off Touko was really cute imo, very kid like! And the conversation between those two was great as well!
I'm so looking forward how this will turn out! I hope we get to find out who will be Yumi's soeur! Personally hoping for Touko rather than Kanako.
OP was a little bit unexpected though, wanted the usual kind of OP but oh well.
Jan 4, 2009 8:26 AM
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Download, please?~

Jan 4, 2009 9:14 AM

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Well, finally Doremi group subbed it. By judging for the OP and ED Touko is going to win this battle, I guess.


"A Legend is but a tale of a beautiful lie."
Jan 4, 2009 12:20 PM

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Ok... It was.... avarage.
The animation in weird, I didn't remember that so bad as it was. Sachiko acted weird, Yumi was.... Yumi...

Sei sama!!!!!!1

Jan 4, 2009 12:46 PM
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"You shall not pass."
Jan 4, 2009 12:49 PM

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Wow the OP is terrible. What the hell, that's not Marimite :<

Touko's facial expressions are priceless. Love them.

Since watching the earlier seasons, my skills in recognizing seiyuu have gotten better; I clearly recognized Kugimiya Rie and Itou Shizuka. Marimite seems to be able to bring out a toned-down version of normally instantly recognizable/repetitive sounding seiyuu like Mamiko Noto and Kugimiya Rie. Very relaxing.

Lol @ ending spoilers. The art is adorable though.

Looking forward to some Kanako development; I don't really like her so I hope the next ep will change my mind a bit.
Jan 4, 2009 1:20 PM

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Great episode, great beginning ! I'm a bit surprised by the new opening... It's weird, the original peaceful song was really better.

Yumi was cute as always. It was so funny when she blocked Touko's path ^^

windy said:
Lol @ ending spoilers. The art is adorable though.


Indeed, it seems my assumptions were true ^^
Jan 4, 2009 5:48 PM

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I don't mind the OP, but it sort of made me think of "Say Hello to Your Friends" the Baby-Sitters Clubs live action series OP from the early 90s, in that it's very goofy (in its way) but mostly it doesn't really fit the tone of the show.

I love all the interactions between Yumi and Touko, and how much those two are being pushed as an item.

I like Sachiko+Yumi, but Sachiko is somewhat a dead fish... and those affectionate gazes she gives to Yumi, while, very sweet... it lacks that sudden annoyance / mild outrage flare up you can see in Touke that instantly show you how much Yumi effects her *heart beat spike*.

Kanako I don't mind, but I'm somewhat ready for her character to resolve whatever she has to, so the show can focus on what's happening with Yumi/Sachiko/Touke.
Though in saying that, I love how accepted Yumi is becoming, she's got her own fans!, Noriko going to Yumi first with the Drama Club news was a nice touch, and after watching the OVAs, Yumi has very much grown into her own person - she's no longer just "Rosa Chinensis en bouton" or "Sachiko's petite soeur".

I like the pace of the episode too, lots of things were figured out (considering how slow/sleepy the first episodes of the last three seasons were).
Jan 4, 2009 6:52 PM
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Yay! MariMite's finally back. But, im surprised Doremi's doing the sub, since they don't have any history with the series. but still, they did a good job with it.

The OP's still kinda' generic. but what drew me to the series was the seiyuu's performances, not the animation so much.

Sachko and Yumi are a little more distant than usual, but that's about to change. Yumi is becoming even more confident. and the way she stood in the schoolhouse door, blocking Touko-chan. their exchages are even funnier than normal.

And Kanako. . .needs to resolve her androphobia pretty soon. the story slows down whenever she shows up.

The pacing' s better here. The OVA's were nice but a bit draggy towards the end. Nice to see the story's picking up, now. can't wait for the next episode!

Jan 4, 2009 7:08 PM

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keitasama said:
Yay! MariMite's finally back. But, im surprised Doremi's doing the sub, since they don't have any history with the series. but still, they did a good job with it.


This isn't their first time subbing Marimite. They subbed the first episode of the OAV but ended up dropping it. I'm hoping they'll see this season through.

...even a saint needs a soldier to do the dirty work.
Jan 4, 2009 7:56 PM

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damn...i am totally lost now. i t has been so long since i have watched this i don't know who is with who now. well this ought to be an interesting season. it has been so long since we last saw this its gonna take a bit to get to know the characters again.
Jan 4, 2009 9:08 PM
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What site are you streaming from? Any other beside Veoh?
Jan 5, 2009 12:30 PM

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Ive watched the raw and loved it but is the english sub streaming yet?

Jan 5, 2009 4:38 PM

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The OP was rather surprising; like WTF?

In a good way though... I wonder if the portals get explained, or if we'll have to wait for omake, or maybe I just totally missed the joke. o_O

So the next episode is "A normal day that isn't anything special" lol. I love that a show where nothing really happens is so popular.

May Yumi's Magical Eversharp never run out of lead ^_^
Jan 5, 2009 7:55 PM

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"You shall not pass."

I loved this scene *o* !!

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I was waiting for brazilian version TwT..but,unhappy...i could not resist, so i watched the gringo version XDD~ or... doremi fansub version.

my rate about the first episode of this four season is......Loved it! >O<

Fanatic MarimiteFAN *---¬*

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Jan 6, 2009 6:17 AM

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Ah, I loved it! ^_^
Yumi is a whole lot different from the first season. She has a stronger personality, so she was able to stop Touko from quitting the drama club...
I actually start to like Touko. She is starting to show she is not the bitch she appeared to be anymore.

Yeah. <3
Jan 6, 2009 6:23 AM

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the poll results are amazing desu wa~
Jan 6, 2009 4:59 PM

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Kanako annoys me a lot. >.<

that is a pretty interesting sounding play =)
Jan 7, 2009 8:15 AM

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Between Touko and Kanako.. I prefer Touko-chan

*o* !! ((the TsunSide Girl)) |Ô/ !!

Kanako is a frightful girl ;-;
Jan 9, 2009 2:27 PM

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good episode, I've always wanted this series to continue. i think Touko-chan is Yumi's obvious choice just after this episode but we'll see what happens. Can't wait to see Sei-sama next episode.
Jan 10, 2009 1:07 AM

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The 2nd ep is already out? I saw the torrent in Tokyo Toshokan Oo

Jan 10, 2009 8:23 AM

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Oh my, Marimite is back *heart* OP was totally "wait, what?", I was waiting for Pastel Pure. But it wasn't bad or anything, actually it was pretty cute.
And yay, if Sei will come back in next episode.
Matte, boku no darling~
Jan 10, 2009 10:16 AM

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yeaa !! o/ second ep was publicated on tokyo tosho *---* !!

DIVINE *¬*

oh year..the girl with yumi in this picture

http://orz.4chan.org/u/src/1231589846605.jpg

...is TOUKO *o*...woo i cant believed in this when sayed to me. >_<"
AMAZING...cute and kawaii girl ;_;
Jan 10, 2009 3:12 PM

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What a great start for a great show.
There aren't that many shows that keep such a level in it's 4th season.

The Opening was surprisingly hilarious as well as some parts of the show.
Though it was a bit hard to get accustomed to the TV quality after having watched the OVA only a short while ago.

Somehow I have the feeling that Yumi might choose her sister on the day of the school festival / the day she became Sachikos sister, as this show seems to like things like this a lot.
After I hated Touko (mainly because of her voice actress) in the second season) she looks like a pretty ok character this season and this might get better as we get to know more of her.
Anyways Kanako would be my favorite as Yumi's sister, she has green hair after all. D:
Jan 21, 2009 8:25 PM

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I watched episode one few weeks ago; it’s a good start so far. Sachiko is lovely as always. I am looking forward to more! I'm so glad to see Marimite again.
Jan 25, 2009 8:42 PM

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The opening is definitely not the usual for the series, but I kinda like it. The guessing of who Yumi's sister will be is basically ruined now because of the ed, but who knows. It might just become a plot twist to what you think will happen.

I'm still voting for Touko though.
Mar 25, 2009 12:06 PM

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... i love this ending :3
Feb 14, 2014 2:53 AM

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I really wish they stuck with Pastel Pure but but...that Yoshino spin! :D

Alice is so adorable. He'd fit right in Lillian.

Yumi's already showing how well she can handle Touko...or so it seems.
"May those who accept their fate be granted happiness."

"May those who defy their fate be granted glory."
Dec 22, 2014 2:36 PM

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OP really surprised me. I was ready for more pastel pure...then I saw a magical sharpie. lolwut

THAT ED! They're all...naked!

Shimako always looks good in purple.
Jan 26, 2015 1:56 PM
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Classic Yumi blocking the door to the Yamayuri Council lol

I agree with Yoshino. Toko has to choose which is more important to her, Drama Club or the Council.

Sep 12, 2017 7:09 PM
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Didn't think one outburst would be the cause of Touko skipping drama club, she has those quite often doesn't she?

Anime sure loves to genderbend plays; not a fan myself.
Mar 17, 2018 2:37 PM
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lmao at how much they play up the yuri angle in the new ED. might as well just have them scissoring.
Apr 19, 2018 12:58 PM

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I'm beginning to like Touko.
She is a tsundere haha. I can see how she can be a great petite souer for Yumi.

I'm very happy to find MariMite. Such a gem.

猫はかわいいです。 (ꈍ ‸ ꈍ)


Jan 7, 2022 10:11 AM

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Touko was also glad to play male role?.. If Alice I can expect, why he wanted to play female one.. Touko is a bit of a surprise.. Well, maybe she's just interested in trying something new, and that's why, or who knows..
Both Kanako and Touko get pissed a lot by Yumi on occasions, lol.. I have no idea, how one of them can potentially be her sister, but it seems that anime is giving them these roles, isn't it?.. Well, maybe with time they'll grow closer, or something..
Apr 23, 2022 7:42 PM

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The OP scared me a bit. I thought they were turning this into sci-fi, lol.

The play should be interesting, and it'll be interesting to see the three previous Lady Roses together again.

May 2, 2022 2:36 AM

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Touko is a character that i gradually started to grew interest with in this episode.
May 12, 2022 7:22 AM
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I’m back on my Maria-sama bullshit, and I’ve finally arrived at the final season, being the 4th one. Just like the previous ones they just kinda drop you right in, I really like that, it wastes no time lol, and it looks like we’re focusing on the cultural festival of the girls’ school this time instead of the boys’ from Season 3, and it features a gender swapped play where all the girls play male roles and the guys play female roles, this oughta be good lol.

And the OP is finally a different song after all this time, and it’s really good, kinda reminds you more of an SoL lol, and the ED is also very good, the visuals push Touko and Yumi together a lot (and so did this episode) so I think it’s pretty obvious she’s gonna become Yumi’s little sister before this season ends.

But I’m excited to watch and finish this final season of this show that I took a shot in the dark with and ended up really liking. Also seeing posts by people in 2009 when the show first came out is so cool, I wonder where these folks are now.
Dec 22, 2023 10:48 PM

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Season 2's OP is the most emotional, and I'm kind of annoyed that it's not Pastel Pure for the OP. It's now used as background music.

This season's OP is cute nonetheless. The animation is good compared to S1 and S2.

I'm excited to see the original Rosa Foetida in ep 2. She's cute but it's something you grow accustomed to.

lol at gender swapping

I'm spoiled at who will be Yumi's petite sœur. :(

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