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| Just to make clear why this episode might feel 'filler' despite its own value. It is all about the end of the previous episode. With huge cliffhanger on Aqua performance. And delaying resolution of the said cliffhanger feels very bad. Manga readers do not feel it cause they know the script but for anime-only viewers it matters. If only studio moved this Aqua segment closer to actual resolution it would be so much better. I would actually watch this episode instead of checking progress and duration and wandering whether we will get some Aqua-time or not. |
geptorAug 7, 4:12 PM
| First good episode this season. Keep it up |
| This was a great episode and that final scene was absurd. |
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| Man, what a great episode. Even though the goat Akane didn't appear, everything was peak. |
| Imagine how boring this world would be without Japan - a comment at youtube |
| MELT MELT MELT OMG INSANE CHARACTER GROWTH BEST EPISODE OF THE SEASON BY FAR. need more ruby soon! |
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| The 2.5D stage play was too good to be contained in just one episode. I really did not expect that the animators going all out with that sakuga just for Melt's part in the play. I sincerely hope the animators can sustain the momentum with the rest of the play. Looking forward to Aqua's performance and the inevitable Kana vs Akane stage duel. |
| The play is here at long last, I’m happy to finally see what these 2.5D plays are like, and so far it’s been quite cool, the way the giant screens react to the actors is sick looking. And it’s also awesome to see the actors in character, Kana has been killing it so far along with Himekawa, their opening fight scene was very cool as well. I also like that we’re getting to see some audience reactions, this way we’re getting every angle of this play, and it played a great role in making the last moments of this episode amazing. That’s right, our boy Melt came through, his backstory may have hurt the flow of the play but I liked the placement, it really enhanced his big moment to show everyone what he’s made of, he shook not just Abiko, but the Sweet Today mangaka (hate that I can’t remember her name lol), I’m happy to see him turn things around. And I can’t forget to mention the beautiful art and animation during that scene, Doga Kobo is cooking with four ovens right now lol, glad to see this play arc is getting the deluxe treatment, it’s nice to hear manga readers are very happy as well. And to think we haven’t even seen Akane or Kana have a big moment yet, definitely looking forward to how the rest of the play goes. |
| The peak of the season so far. They really outdid themselves. It was pretty good in the manga, but here it was pure enjoyment. I’ve got goosebumps! :o |
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| Man, this season is so much better than the first lol |
| arima was really great. the storyboarding for the fight and the play in general was so good, and they went hard with the visuals there. melt on the come-up. |
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| Amazing episode as always. Melt-kun's acting was also great. I teared up. You did great bro. 🤧👍 |
| Oppai check! 111 cm: Hancock 110 cm: Zoro 100 cm: Robin |
Reply to GakutoDeathGlare
Man, this season is so much better than the first lol
| @GakutoDeathGlare But that anime original duck dance is still peak too :P |
| Hot take: I'm enjoying this season a lot more than the first one. Great animation direction and even fleshing out one of the minor characters in a great way. |
| sic mundus |
| Not totally excited about an episode dedicated to a side character with tons of flashbacks, I really have no idea why anime is obsessed with flashbacks just shoved in there but in literature it's rarely used, and for a reason. It sucks. Anyways, I did like the guy and I liked the play but this is kind of dragging in my opinion. We're still nowhere near the killer of Ai after 18 episodes. |
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| This cap was really crazy, I enjoyed it like you have no idea |
 *Los humanos no pueden vivir sin recuerdos... Pero tampoco pueden vivir sólo de recuerdos(Michiru)-AIR |
| The end of act 1 / beginning of Act 2 music that started playing was definitely a Ghost in the Shell SAC vibe That episode was great. And the visuals...... especially at the end. |
thatsnotsafeAug 7, 7:54 PM
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| This is PEAK! I mean I expected the stage play part to be good, but my god this guy who I thought was just a joke last season turned into one of my favorites thanks to this episode. Absolutely incredible animation, especially at the end, my god. |
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| Incredible, what a great episode with excellent character development and an outstanding soundtrack. I really thought they were going to focus more on the story of the play, but seeing how they transitioned from a POV shot of the theater balcony to the background of the actors was incredible, and what better way to start than with the weakest link... I don’t know what his senpai did to him in that encounter, but it couldn’t have been anything decent to leave him staring into space. But that was the beginning of Narushima’s great ego on a path few have the privilege of treading. Being someone attractive, many doors opened for him without him making the slightest effort, but that was just the start. When he hit a wall, instead of putting in the effort to overcome it, he did the bare minimum, which led to him ruining an opportunity that many would kill for. From there, he had two paths to choose from: settle with what he had and continue in his small world or expand to new horizons and grow as an artist... That hand is not of someone who chooses the easy path; it’s clear he gave everything to meet expectations, and Yoriko's tears are proof that he is not a mediocre actor. AHHH, I’m excited to see how the other performances and backstories of the others will be. |
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| Man, I legitimately did not even remember this dude (every episode this season when I see him I go "who? Oh right") but by the end they legit made me tear up and root so hard for him. Great stuff. Surprised they actually gave a whole episode to this, and I do miss seeing more of Aqua and Akane especially, but ultimately Oshi no Ko is at its best when it unflinchingly looks at the realities of the entertainment business, and the fact that the resolution to the purple haired guy being a bad actor was not magic or the power of friendship or magic training and hard work, but a very realistic manipulation of sentiment (a trick this show itself has pulled multiple times across two seasons, by the way) made it feel that much more authentic, and the win that much more earned. Good episode. Very interested to see where the next one goes, because based on where the previous one ended, I absolutely would not in a million years have guessed this would be the follow up lol. |
| ABSOLUTE CINEMA 🙌 DOGA KOBO IS COOKING!!! Holy Shit the production quality is very very high!! Wow i didn't expect any of this Melt Character Arc. Absolutely Beautiful!! 👏 |
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