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Vracer111
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I think Bento-Box was talking about Episode 4 when saying the "last episode"....and that would be correct. But yeah on the "current episode" it's the opposite... I actually enjoyed this episode a little more than the previous one - though my hometown bias may have something to do with it.... 
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yuna49
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You mean like this? (Warning: mild spoiler in that picture) |
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Svidrigailov
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egoist
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I wonder how could you mistake a pitbull for the derp dog.
This episode was pretty nothing other than the introduction of the dog. Had I known I'd have skipped it. |
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EmbraceMe
 Posts: 2013 Location: Growing old and jaded. |
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A big derp on my part; I'm terrible at naming dog species.
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egoist
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I wouldn't be ashamed. Until recently I never even realized that cats came in different brands.
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Polycell
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Why is it these threads seem to dry up completely whenever they fall off the first page?
That aside, Apo was adorable this episode. Also interesting to find out that spoiler[headbutting's a pattern of behavior for Mutta] and that spoiler[one of the interviewers recognized him]. Definitely going to be an interesting episode 7. |
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dirkusbirkus
 Posts: 699 Location: Manchester, UK |
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Mm, episode 6 was back to being as awesome as I expect from this show. Flashbacks aren't my favourite narrative device (mostly because they're so direct, you can't draw anything from them subtly, they show you exactly what you need to see) but I loved seeing Hibito and Mutta out-JAXAing the tour guide, and Mutta's own recollections when they referred to Hibito as a samurai.
But man, his powers of observation are amazing. Last episode he was spotting things like posters with corners turned up or labels left on household goods, this episode it's mentally timing Hibito and being as accurate as a stopwatch. It's obvious the brothers work best together but if (when) they actually get up into space together, that's a formidable team right there. |
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Blood-
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I hope you're right because I've found these last two episodes to be a drag. Might this be related to the fact that there has been exactly zero percent Pretty Astronaut Lady in them? No doubt. But it also is due to the fact that these episodes are relentlessly drumming home the brother dynamic. And not by developing it, but by reiterating it over and over, just using different details. Of course, this is the core of the show, but my eyes just glaze over when they spend too much time on it. And even though the second half of the last episode was taken up with the spoiler[potential problem presented by Mutta's ex-boss] (a welcome reprieve from the, "I'm the older brother, but I've been surpassed by the younger" thing, believe me), they seemed to drag that part out longer than was needed. Anyway, definitely hope next week gets on track for me. |
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Agent355
 Posts: 5113 Location: Crackberry in hand, thumbs at the ready... |
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The saccharine brotherly love & rivalry montages in every episode needs to be toned down. They're repetitive to a fault. It doesn't help that Mutta is actually living with his brother now, so he can revel in his nostalgia and insecurity even more!
I much preferred learning about Mutta as an individual through his challenges and budding friendships at JAXA. Plus, I'm sick of suspending my disbelief as American characters speak in perfect Japanese or poor Engrish. I know that's a slight complaint, but all the more reason for the story to move back to Japan! I actually like flashbacks, though. This show tends to over use them, but watching Mutta and his brother recite the JAXA tour script by heart was a highlight of the episode for me. Does anyone know if Mutta's going back to Japan next ep? |
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Unicorn_Blade
 Posts: 1153 Location: UK |
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I started a bit late, I am only on episode 3, and I am really loving it so far. I like the humour, Mutta is such a cool main character, sort of reminds me of Hachimaki from Planetes with all the determination (well, for now he is not as extreme) and trying to act cool while being silly.
Hope to have more time soon to catch up with the rest of the episodes... |
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Bento-Box
 Posts: 1049 Location: Florida |
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I, too, am starting to find the repetitive themes quite mundane. This show used to make me feel inspired and, with the current lull, it's feeling a little dull. Still going to hang in there. But I'm getting the feeling that the main plot is just going to get further drug out.
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kaydub
 Posts: 318 Location: Cincinnati, OH |
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It is starting to drag out a little bit, although I'm still enjoying it immensely. I agree with Blood-, we need more Pretty Astronaut Lady!
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Yupa
 Posts: 77 Location: The Netherlands |
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I'm also looking forward to the moment that Mutta is going back to Japan. I guess his brother needed some screentime, but the last two episodes weren't as fun as the ones before.
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Polycell
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Finally got around to watching the latest episode. I was surprised when Mutta said to tune the station to 2.4 MHz; they've been getting little details so right that major cockup was pretty jarring. But otherwise quite the enjoyable episode, especially how Mutta was still trying in little ways despite claiming to have given up. On another note, did anybody else realize right away that spoiler[the guy with the busted old shoes and the steak was the robber]? Pretty hard to telegraph that little twist any clearer.
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