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Impressions:

I am really impressed with this episode. The story wasn’t all that bad and the quality stayed quite high. I think the quality this episode might have been the highest in the series, though I can’t remember the first few episodes that clearly. The only exception is the part where almost everyone stuffs up on: anything to do with big body movements. Yes, this means, running and swimming, and sometimes walking but that isn’t as big a problem. I was wondering why no one bothered to record someone running in real life, then draw the characters according to stills in the video. It would be much more realistic that anyway. Apart from that minor stuff up, the rest was very impressive (I’m still talking about quality here). I don’t think the characters have looked better in this episode than the rest. Kazuki’s emotions were depicted very nicely, and a massive range of shot types were used. There were dynamic angles, such as the underwater shot of Kazuki and Hatsune tumbling at the end of the pool, and various other shots. The only problem I have, which I just noticed this episode (which is to do more with character design than quality) is Hatsune’s breasts. They are just too freakin’ huge. I dunno about the rest of the male population out there but I sure wouldn’t be attracted to someone with giant ape boobs like her.

Speaking of Hatsune, I’ve grown to really hate her these past few episodes. Her affection for Kazuki is just retarded, and the fact that she acts all high and mighty, with the posing and stuff, really sickens me. Why can’t she just be a normal older sister? Her mannerisms are annoying too. Sure, she can be a caring older sister like many onee-sans in anime are, but how bout a bit less…extreme. I’m also getting sick of her ‘maa’s and ‘ara’s. I really can’t believe she’s so different from Kazuki when they’re just one year apart. Oh well, at least it adds dynamics to the cast. I’m quite sure the character diverseness problem could be solved by introducing a few extra school mates. What about Yuuji’s male friends? Or does he have none because he sticks around Kazuki all day taking pictures? Well, this show is running out of ideas and I really hope it doesn’t continue on a happy note all the way until the end. I’m tempted to read Hinano’s entries on this, but I’m liking this anime more than I though so I think I’ll hold back. I think I say this with every show, but I hope something tragic happens. Not that tragic since Tonagura is not suited for anything too dramatic, but surprising enough to create a bang before the end. I think the reason why I want tragedy in every show is that they lose versatility rather quickly. If the ideas for each episode don’t get old, my imagine doesn’t wonder…

Preview:

Next episode – #9
Maybe, just maybe…jealousy?

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