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| THIS IS AN ANIME ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS THE MANGA BEYOND THIS EPISODE. ---------------------------------------- Oneechan~ Lol, this episode was fun. Looks like Gou's got a fan this episode. It's about time too! I thought the OST of this episode wad one well tbh. In fact, I think this season's OST is even better than season 1's. Anyways yeah, I thought episode was funny although Sosuke's aggressiveness towards Haruka... I'm curious to know about that guy's past soon. No doubt he has talent as a swimmer though of course.  |
Stark700Jul 9, 2014 9:05 AM
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| I agree, this OST this season is way better than last season. I was surprise that Seijuro had a younger brother! I want to know what's his favorite place to wash in the shower haha. Also, I was amazed to see how well Rei improved during his race against Rin, he went a long way. And I still can't get enough of the ED lol. The end card was adorbs |
freduy5Jul 9, 2014 9:22 AM
| Sousuke in that water looked creepy. Another good episode. Got to see two new characters. Sousuke seems like he is not to be mess with. I wonder what's his problem with Haru? Momotaro is one funny kid. Not surprising he would like Gou. She is cute. Relay had to be the best part to me. Sousuke in that water. Can't wait for next episode. 4/5. |
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 I knew it, the teeth wasn't for show So Sousuke's voiced by the person who did Hyuga in Kuroko no Basuke. I don't know why I had the image that he'd be a strict uptight person but he's a nice guy. Upcoming war with Nanase, what was that all about? Can't wait for the next episode |
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| Well, that's one unique way to greet your old friend! How Nagisa suggests that they run naked through the halls to get more members. XD Ama-chan-sensei seems to be a fire-type element. Sasabe probably shouldn't have asked her to sing in a swimsuit! Rin tricked Momotaro pretty good with the "cute girls" bait. He wasn't completely lying though! I like how both him and his big brother got their eyes on Gou at first glace. Damn. Sousuke was pretty aggressive there, pressing on Haru. He probably doesn't like how close Rin and Haru are. Relay match was awesome. Sousuke started off late but still kept up with Haru. He's got skills! Good episode. So the new guy is actually Momotaro, not Sousuke. He seems pretty promising too. |
VindstotJul 9, 2014 9:48 AM
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| Sousuke is pretty intimidating we also saw Momotaro who swims backstroke just like Makoto. Still can't get enough of that ending animation and song. |
| Sousuke is already laughing unlike a certain redhead in the previous season, I didn't expect this. Phew, Gou is going to be alright. I thought she was going to be stereotyped from the first episode, but thank's God, she used to be awesome and she is still gonna be awesome. Is it just me or Ama-sensei got 10x epic starting this episode? Just wow. That's what Sasabe gets for hitting on her, but that's also what makes me ship them Nitori has become a much more well-rounded character in the season II, I am liking it. That's what Nakagawa get for being a mob character. Knew it, Mikoshiba little bro will save the day. He is a bit different from what I imagined but still an interesting character. "Butterfly onii-chan" and I lost it. Fearsome nickname, that's why kids are fearsome. That epic music, and bingo, even Momotaro is head over heels for Gou. That was entertaining. I see, two new ships are introduced for Gou, she looks nice with Sousuke as well, though I am still MakoGou. I don't have the slightest idea what Rei found beautiful in Armored Sidestroke but yeah yeah, good for him. Hahaha, Gou-chan is a judge, as expected of my waifu. I see, Sousuke is going to be a huge catalyst for Haru in becoming serious about his future life. That ED is as amusing as always. Another solid episode, 9/10 |
TragicRomanceJul 9, 2014 9:47 AM
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| Loved this episode! The relay was really exciting to watch. Sousuke's kind of scary. I wonder why he's so up tight about Haru being close to Rin? Does he think Haru is holding Rin back from achieving his dream? Also I have to say, I LOVE the way Rin is developing. Season 1 he was so negative, but now he wants to cultivate a team of his own like Haru's group. I love the way he brought together his own group of swimmers and how he's becoming more of a leader :) |
| That was a pretty good episode, funny one at that too. So I see the rivalry for best-friendship has begun with Sousuke who looks like an over-protective brother. Momotaru and Gou's scene was too funny hahaha. I really liked the OST in this episode too, does anyone know the name for it? |
"We live not to forget our past, but to learn from it!" ―Freya Crescent, Final Fantasy IX. |
| The tension between Sousuke and Haru!!! The Armoured Sidestroke was somewhat interesting! Can't help but to imagine all those arrows coming down at the river. The Splash Fes seemed fun! Both Mikoshiba finding Gou cute xD Gou with that harsh rating on the muscle contest. Rin's team is really strong! The tournament will be awesome! With Rin and Haru (and everyone else). |
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Shots fired lol I'm loving the set up rivalries :'') |
| the relay was exciting. sousuke's leap O_O it seems like there's going to be a lot of tension between haru and sousuke over rin. mikoshiba seems like an awesome character. he'll bring in the laughs. great episode |
| I like Mikoshiba's little brother a lot~ Sousuke looks intimidating. Not a big fan of him yet, but I'm sure he'll grow on me eventually (and doesn't he seem a bit yandere (in non romantic way) towards Rin lol). Well, looking forward to next week. |
| WHAT!!!! That preview... REI CANT LEAVE????! RIGHT!??!?! But anyway, FREAKEN DIED during the scene with Momotarou and how we fell for Gou just like his older brother!!! lmao I hope we can expect some sibling rivalry !!! * O * And why must Haru suffer so much ; - ; In S1 he had Rin be his enemy to stress him out, and now in S2 he has Sousuke T . T |
| I thought I was going to witness a fight at the start of the episode lol. Sousuke got scouted already, meaning that he's a really good swimmer. I bet Haru wrote that he wants to be water as his job XD. LOL, running naked to attract new members for the club... Armored sidestroke lol? Ran's cute :3 Sea Otter... LOL Lolis for everyone it seems, loli buffet XD. Muscle contest with Gou as a judge... haha... Nice episode and Haru seems to be the weakest lol (even though he's my favorite character). |
| "Let justice be done, though the heavens fall." |
| great episode! so much rin <3 love how he has way more screentime than in s1 c: sousuke seems a bit.. weird, like almost yandere-ish how he approached haru. and mikoshiba's brother seems cool :D |
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| I was overly-flabbergasted due to Rin vs Rei in the relay bc OTP (sorry I can't help it) so I kinda didn't quite pay attention to the preview... is that a really bad foreshadowing? T____T OOOHHH SUZUKEN'S JOINING YAAAY more dorky Suzuken is always welcomed! |
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| This episode was really amazing! I'm loving the fact that Samezuka team gets more action this season, although I'm so sad that Seijurou graduated and we don't get to see him anymore. His lil bro is an interesting character though, but what was that with him being all heart eyes on Gou. Seijurou/Gou is my main ship, don't ruin this for me Also the muscle contest lmfao, obviously Makoto won! He's my fave guy from Iwatobi, he deserves all the love. But have you guys seen the preview for next episode?! |
| I don't know why... but watching this season everything feels so awkward! xD Scene between Sousuke and Haru... especially was awkward. Don't like him, he gives bad vibes... Small Mikoshiba in this season? What happen with big?! But I like how both brothers are simillar ;D rothrock said: This was so hot! *.* |
| OST more noticable, which is good the relay is fantastic, sasuga KyoAni 4.5/5 |
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| That was an enjoyable episode! Nice OST as well :) |
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| All the Mikoshibas love Gou. But did Gou have such brother complex in the first season, even giving most points for Rin's muscles? It seems that a new rivaly for Rin's affections has started. But I hope Sousuke does not continue swimming only freestyle, I want Rin to compete against Haru too. |
| Oh snap this season's first two episodes pretty much already have everything. Swimming/relays, comedy, incoming drama, new characters, friendships/rivalries- way to start with a bang. Seijuurou's brother = 1000000000000000/10 Also: C. Other (Free) |
| That is a funny nickname that Mikoshiba's brother has lol. That was a close race. |
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| Baby Mikoshiba was adorable. Ha ha That was a fun episode, I'm glad they fit the whole relay into this one since the pacing would've been slow without it. ovo That armor sidestroke was rather strange though. xD |
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| I really liked the new characters aaaah Also that relay looked awesome. |
| Another awesome episode (Sousuke and Rin broshake, Haru and Makoto making important life decisions, Nitori actually swimming, Ama's wrath, adorable Tachibana kids, baby Mikoshiba, serious Sousuke, and an exciting relay), great to see that the weakness to Gou's cuteness runs in the family haha watch out Rin So far I think they're doing a great job with the pacing and comedy and introducing new characters while still hinting at the more serious aspects of the story and conflicts I'm just gonna... leave these here |
SleepyBearJul 9, 2014 11:45 AM
| I absolutely adore the new characters introduced on this season! Already hooked and waiting for more episodes. |
| Well, great episode. But the show still needs at least one more semi-main female character to drool with Gou. |
| Slowly, I've got the feeling, that the second season is better than the first one. The character I still hate is Nitori, and that's the reason, why there are parts of this episode which I didn't like: The scenes where Nitori was shown, and I think that there were plenty of them. Besides of this, I think that this episode was really great and enjoyable. Well done, KyotoAnimation! |
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KillerOtaku13 said: Drama incoming Also the name Momotarou is so fucking cute I can't. And it fits him so well. |
| That was such a great episode I took so many screenshots and giggled like hell! Nagisa asserted his desires to Rei like the true thug seme he is  Oh no, I really didn't think about those scenes in the OP. I DON'T WANT BAD THINGS TO HAPPEN SOUSUKE IS GONNA RUIN ALL THE PERFECTION! [i]moderator edit: Please use only one screen cap~ |
Suzune-chanJul 9, 2014 7:36 PM
| Omg yay, SuzuKen! Didn't realize he would be in this :D He's a fun character too, I cracked up at his nickname...the sea otter part LOL. I also liked the way Rin (and Nitori) were like, hey, there's only one Mikoshiba that I know of...*grabs Momotaro's jacket* It was a fun, as well as as exciting, episode with the whole Splash Fest. Hmm, but that rivalry (?) between Sousuke and Haru. Poor Haru :( But I guess Sousuke just wants the best for Rin. |
| Asking Ama-chan-sensei to sing in a swimsuit reminded me of Locodol. Good episode. Establishing a new rivalry for our beloved Haru. |
silverwalls said: great episode! so much rin <3 love how he has way more screentime than in s1 c: sousuke seems a bit.. weird, like almost yandere-ish how he approached haru. and mikoshiba's brother seems cool :D this this this. @_@ I knew Rin was gonna turn out to be an awesome character. Favorite still~ |
| That was a pretty nice ep :D Loved the race quite a lot. Sousuke seems to be yandere for Rin? XD And damn he was fast :O Lol'd at Gou being a judge for the muscles XD Quite a judge giving that guy a 4 lol So she gave Rin the most points but Makoto won XD |
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| Nice episode. ~~ Idk what's with all the love for Sousuke, but I don't really like him. Feels like he's getting in the way of Rin and Haru's bromance. He's hot alright, but he's creepy. Really loved that Rin's team was named the Shark team LOL. Momo really does act like his older brother, it's hilarious ^_^ the sea otter really does fit him :p |
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| Rin Matsuoka confirmed for oblivious heroine. Anyway, good episode. We seem to be getting more swimming than last season, which is good. That mini Mikoshiba is adorable, and so is his name (Momotarou, that's so cute). Nitori's high pitched voice is getting on my nerves now that he has more screen time, but he's an alright character. I like Sousuke alright, but I didn't like him confronting Haru like that. He basically went on an assumption he had and didn't bother asking Rin or Haru the details. Big Brother Butterfly pls don't quit the swim team. |
| Interesting episode! Somehow, everything feels different for me while watching the second season. But i still like it and can't wait for next week I guess sousuke will add some...spice to the HaruRin relationship? I would so much like to watch Haru fight for Rin xD Haru is always so calm and passive, him getting all fiery for Rin would be so yay! xD I really like the seijuroxgou ship. why do they make his brother fall for the same girl? Seijuro gone, his brother now a major character??? i'm not that flexible about my shippings! What should i do now? q.q |
| L had a poster of Norman in his room |
| Very good episode, but I don't like Sousuke's behavior. I really like OST in this season. |
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| Kyawaii! And the OST.. omg the OST<3 And i knew that new guy came to fuck things up : ( |
| OF COURSE Kenichi Suzumura would voice the dumb redhead, oh my god 10/10 he's adorable. This season is starting off great :'D |
| Sousuke is such an intense character. He's nice around Rin, but I don't like how he confronted Haru. The relay in this episode was exciting. The OST in this season is great. Momotaro is pretty funny. |
| The agressive country music is...interesting. And as for Gou. I want Seijiro and Gou not Momotaro and Gou. Sorry little brother, but despite your hilarious intrance, I still like your brother better right now. Also we definately need a bro battle over Gou. Because just imagine both Mikoshiba's together. It would be great. |
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| Very nice episode. I am glad that this starts getting better actually. |
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