Hyouka

[Kraco]

When they said what Hyouka is in English, I thought that "I scream" immediately, but then rejected the idea, it being so lame. I guess I should have believed Houtarou when he said it's lame. But considering behind the name was a high schooler, and even more so back in those times, such lameness is to be accepted if not expected.

In any case that was quite a satisfying conclusion to the arc, explaining perfectly why Chitanda was crying. If she doesn't fall for Houtarou, or already hasn't, I don't know what kind of a guy would catch her attention.

[Buffalobiian]

When they said what Hyouka is in English, I thought that "I scream" immediately, but then rejected the idea, it being so lame. I guess I should have believed Houtarou when he said it's lame. But considering behind the name was a high schooler, and even more so back in those times, such lameness is to be accepted if not expected.

In any case that was quite a satisfying conclusion to the arc, explaining perfectly why Chitanda was crying. If she doesn't fall for Houtarou, or already hasn't, I don't know what kind of a guy would catch her attention.

Houtaro's Japanese accent helped it a lot I think, being unable to pronounce ice cleanly by itself, leading to something similar to "Ai-su-cu-ree-mu". I enjoyed the horrific animation right at the end. It was needed to show just how dreadful it was for Sekitanni Jun.

The satisfying ending actually leaves me rather curious (!) at what's left in store for us.

It greatly reminds me of the 2009 run of Haruhi where the major problem was resolved by 6 episodes or so.

[KrayZ33]

I enjoyed how this arc ended, the story was really cool and interesting.

I'm looking forward for more, the MC is nice too.

[animus]

I thought that this whole mystery of the uncle was gonna span the whole series or something. Maybe solving his disappearance will be another arc?

[Buffalobiian]

Mazui - Episode 06

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HAHAHAHA. The mystery was pretty meh, but all the side bits made up for it.

[Kraco]

The mystery was pretty meh...

No way! No other anime could spend an entire episode to conclude that hand-written a and d can look remotely similar.

But yeah, I'm greatly enjoying Houtaro's growing fear every time a mystery or incident of any kind starts to gain Chitanda's attention. Now it was even incarnated as those little Chii-chibis of curiosity. I can't imagine Houtaro minds how close to him Chitanda gets so casually, though. She must be just as pure as Mayaka said. So free of lust that she doesn't realise she's so close.

[Buffalobiian]

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[Buffalobiian]

Mazui - Episode 07

[Kraco]

Houtaro doesn't need to listen to late night ghost stories; he experiences horror beyond imagination every time Chitanda exclaims she's curious.

This episode probably presented as much fanservice as KyoAni is capable of - and more than half of it was dudes... But at least the mystery was more interesting than the letter error last time. It was also nice to watch Houtaro getting embarrassed with Chitanda getting so close. But I wonder if Chitanda realises that at all.

[Buffalobiian]

All Houtaro needed was a clingy female to add some roses to his previous grey life. It's funny how his deducing powers work against him by setting him off with just the sound of someone bathing next door. Or how he can't even look at Chitanda anymore when she gets curious.

They mentioned that Satoshi barely scraped his tests last time. I don't see how a database is capable of doing that..., if anything it should be Houtaro since he can't be bothered studying and has to get by with whatever he can deduce from the exam paper's wording.

[Kraco]

They mentioned that Satoshi barely scraped his tests last time. I don't see how a database is capable of doing that..., if anything it should be Houtaro since he can't be bothered studying and has to get by with whatever he can deduce from the exam paper's wording.

That's actually a bit inaccurate. Maybe they are calling Houtaro low-energy instead of lazy for the exact reason he seeks intelligently the route of less trouble rather than just lazing around not caring for the tomorrow. Since you absolutely need to pass the exams, it makes perfect sense he studies enough to ensure he has zilch chance of failing - because failing would mean much more extra work and wasted time. Satoshi, however, has so much going on, including multiple clubs, that it'd be no wonder if he has little time for formal studies. Maybe he's a database - but a database of what is the real question.

[Buffalobiian]

That's actually a bit inaccurate. Maybe they are calling Houtaro low-energy instead of lazy for the exact reason he seeks intelligently the route of less trouble rather than just lazing around not caring for the tomorrow. Since you absolutely need to pass the exams, it makes perfect sense he studies enough to ensure he has zilch chance of failing - because failing would mean much more extra work and wasted time. Satoshi, however, has so much going on, including multiple clubs, that it'd be no wonder if he has little time for formal studies. Maybe he's a database - but a database of what is the real question.

Right.

Houtaro did say he's a database of useless information as well on multiple occasions. Maybe that's what he's referring to.

[KrayZ33]

I wanted them to buy a yukata for her

oh man, she was so scared and sad when it got soaked
she was like "they are going to yell at me", adorable

[Kraco]

I wanted them to buy a yukata for her

oh man, she was so scared and sad when it got soaked
she was like "they are going to yell at me", adorable

Who should have bought one for her? Since it didn't seem like a horrible family, letting a relative with her friends stay for free and all, I imagine there must be a legit reason why only the older sister had a new yukata like that. Maybe she had even saved her own money to afford it. Kayo took it without a permission, so she deserved a little scare.

[Buffalobiian]

Mazui - Episode 08



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lol, so since murder cases are outside the responsibilities of students, we'll just make them solve a movie script instead, same thing!

[Buffalobiian]

Mazui - Episode 09

[Kraco]

Chitanda getting drunk from eating liqueur chocolates was the funniest part of this episode. Otherwise it wasn't so brilliant. I didn't expect this arc to last more than two episodes, and I'm sorry it did because it's not so interesting.

[Buffalobiian]

Chitanda getting drunk from eating liqueur chocolates was the funniest part of this episode. Otherwise it wasn't so brilliant. I didn't expect this arc to last more than two episodes, and I'm sorry it did because it's not so interesting.

I agree on all accounts. The assistant director was just stupid. The props dude was the best of the bunch (as much as I hate to admit), while the last girl just completely didn't care for all the clues at all.

[KrayZ33]

I liked it.

but you are right, I thought they'd end it with this episode and I was really looking forward to it.

on a side note, I enjoy the animation-quality alot. Amazingly detailed.
this show is the one I want to see the most each week, especially since Fate/Zero will end soon

[Buffalobiian]

Mazui - Episode 10

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Hoh..... Oreki being wrong.. I like it. That felt way too easy. I had forgotten about the rope, but I do remember that Oreki didn't address the fact that Hongou only asked for a tiny jar of blood, but Haba needed to prepare an entire bottle for the amputation scene.

If Hongou really did have everything nailed down (as they're assuming), perhaps the scene wasn't acted out correctly. Someone probably misread/misinterpreted a cut arm as a severed arm.

However, if we then assume that the position and existence of the severed forearm was also in the script, then the remaining possibility is that the forearm did not belong to the guy who is down. The footage does not show the first victim's stump, so he's the culprit using himself as a red herring. This also explains the lack of "fake" blood on the floor.