If it's not Isuzu-chan Mii~
Doki Hanasaku Iroha
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Episode 3 was available from Doki since almost 12 hours ago... but it was so late that I downloaded it only until this morning.
I must admit the episode took a turn I didn't expect at the start. But it ended being better than I expected as well.
It's like they saved up all the fanservice for the first two episodes and poured it all here.
Minko just kept popping out of nowhere in the bath scenes. Was she in between Ohana's legs in her last appearance? I have to admit, that Minko I liked.
Peace.
I did not know the series would have some fanservice like that. Nako after swimming was
Interesting episode and Ohana keeps getting more interesting herself. Like how she just kept reading the poor ero novel and advicing the fake author dude like it was business as usual. It must be due to how her failure of a mother forced her to develop such an independent survivalist personality.
Can't complain about the fanservice either, for sure.
Ohana IS pretty abnormal, and that was exemplified in this episode. Teaching your captor how to tie you up is pretty broken IMO.
I like the fact that Kyou-chan is not completely out of the picture. I hope he gets a chance for a reuinion, even if only in the last episode. I don't really want to see him around, but I want him to have a happy end with Ohana.
Peace.
I was more intrigued by Ohana's grandmother telling her late husband that Ohana is the spitting image of Satsuki. I could never imagine Ohana's mother being that good-natured. It just seemed out of character for both her grandmother and what we know of Satsuki. I guess her grandmother isn't nearly as harsh as she comes off.
I of course echo the sentiments of ( o.O ) for post-swim Nako. However, I was stunned that Nako suggested that somehow swimming isn't that useful. I guess it isn't much of a wonder why so many Japanese anime characters die via drowning. Largely urban society, I get that, but...seriously? She's an expert at it and she doesn't see the value after just saving someone's life?! Ohana must take her up on the offer and learn to swim.
Swimming's not "useful", but nevertheless a good survival skill. Martial arts isn't "useful" neither, but there are plenty of infrequent situations where knowing some would be godsend. One jarring contradiction to Nako's otherwise well-taught survival skills was her penetrating dive.
Cliffs and breaking water? Head first dive? Really?
Apparently she was "mopping".Originally Posted by Shinta
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If it's not Isuzu-chan Mii~
Maybe she's a local and in her brazen youth used to dive right there, thus knowing the waters (and, more importantly, rocks) inside out.
Yeah, it was the submerged terrain I was worried about. I'll give her the benefit of doubt, even though I don't personally believe it myself that she knows the water there.
But I do believe her to be a local. Now that you mention it, the old grandmother knew about her swimming background while (most of?) the other staff didn't. I wonder how long Nako's been working at the inn (or why she's working there, for that matter). It's hardly one of those casual jobs that students pick up in order to earn a bit of cash.
If it's not Isuzu-chan Mii~
Regarding the dive, that rock really is particular, it stands out so much I would not be surprised it's a local attraction. It might really be the place where young guys show their courage by doing a high jump. If so, a local expert swimmer would know about it too.
The fact the writer decided to go there might be because he read it in a guide or heard about it, after all he is good at remembering details, so he might even have heard the place from Nako herself.
Then there's the fact the guy did jump and did not crash into anything solid. We can assume she did follow the entire scene and had a good idea of a safe from obstacle area where she could dive. The main difference being that the head on diving gets you deeper, hence the inapropriate risk she has taken when jumping feet (and ass) first would be a lot safer. But it's far less aesthetic/majestic... so they decided for the beautiful version
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Needless to say, another great episode. I can't wait to hear Yuina without the (wrong?) Kansai accent though. That accent pisses me off in general.
Minko likes Touru - well that explains why she wants Ohana to "die" so much. Not the best best way to express her frustration, but I'd say it's even more understandable, if anything. She's no Nako after all, as much as her classmates would like her to be.
They may pay 3500Y to see Minko just out of the shower, but that's because they've never seen Nako just out of the sea.
The ED is also no where near as enjoyable without the animation sequence.
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If it's not Isuzu-chan Mii~
[Hatsuyuki-Tsuki] Hanasaku Iroha - 04 [720p]
The two things that really stood out to me this episode was Ohana's reaction to the cherry blossoms and the heron. She explained pretty simply why the blossoms were so exciting to her. The heron bit was wonderful though. I saw it in the shadow and wondered if they were just going to pass it by, and then she burst out in surprise. Someone from the city would be exactly as delighted and simultaneously terrified of those kinds of birds. Since Nako knew of it specifically, I wonder if it is regularly fed by humans too (tourists or residents), causing it to approach people. If a huge bird like a heron comes after you (friendly or otherwise) and you've never even seen something like it, Ohana's reaction would be pretty spot on.
At first I thought that Tohru was considering looking for a job at the other place, tired of being second fiddle with all of his creativity and assumed skill, but having some kind of relationship with Yuina was surprising.
The boys (and girls) at school might have a different opinion of Minko if they saw her socially bumbling about at the inn with her incredible awkwardness. I guess it is good for her she tries to play it cold and collected.
Now I'm wondering a bit about Nako's backstory. What was the phone call about (if anything)?
I love the fact that Ko keeps coming back. The flashbacks tell a good even if common story about Ohana and Ko. I never thought I could like a character that doesn't even show up since episode 1. It's a nice touch that Ohana slowly realizes her feelings while she is separated from him, and they explain the reasons why when she reminisces.
Peace.
Care to expand? I didn't see anything in particular that Minko did to make her substantially more unlikable than she was before. She rejected a guy because she likes someone else, and did give him details (heavily hinting she had someone specific in mind) when he requested them.
It's not like Ohana is really offended by Minko's overly-thought out insult word either. Just curious what you found offensive.
If anything, it would be how she reacted when Ohana in the bath when she was talking badly about Touru.
If it's not Isuzu-chan Mii~
But that was understandable. Anyone would get pissed if someone talks badly about someone they care about. Talking behind Touru's back is not something commendable in any case, even if Ohana was just doing it to get closer to Minko (maybe that makes it worse).
As expected, I dislike Minko much less ever since she stopped saying "die". Balut is such a cute and funny insult, and Ohana pointing out it's weakness as an insult made it even funnier.
Peace.
I didn't mind Minko getting mad at Ohana when she badmouthed Tohru. And neither do I mind the new 'insult'. Her rejection scene even gaver her plus points on my mind. My problem came at the end.
What I completely disliked is her reaction towards the end, trying to choke Ohana, going as far as lifting her in the air. I would have prefer the cold shoulder or to give more insults. Not a physical attack.
Perfectly understandable, somehow I forgot that part. The stuff that happened immediately after overshadowed it.
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