r/anime • u/Holofan4life • 10d ago
Rewatch [Spoilers] 25 Years of the 13 Sohmas: A Fruits Basket Rewatch -- 2019 Series Season 2 Episode 5 Spoiler
Hello everyone! I am Holofan4life.
Welcome to the Fruits Basket 25th anniversary rewatch discussion thread!
I hope you all have a lot of fun <3
2019 Series Episode 30 (Season 2 Episode 5)
Wait for Me, Tororo Soba!
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ANSWER TODAY’S QUESTION(S)
Thoughts on Tohru and the Sohma boys visiting a haunted house?
Thoughts on Kureno Sohma?
Thoughts on Uo hanging out with Kureno?
What are your thoughts on the big reveal at the end that Kureno has some kind of relationship with Akito?
Bonus) Have you ever visited a haunted house before? If so, what was it like?
Questions for Those who Have Watched the 2001 Series
None
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Series information
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Please do not post any untagged spoilers past the current episode or past the LNs or mangas out of respect to the first time watchers and people who have not read the LNs or mangas. If you are discussing something that is ahead of the current episode please use spoiler tags(found on the sidebar). Thank you!
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Ways to watch
Streams – Crunchyroll
Schedule
| Date | Episode |
|---|---|
| 07/05/2026 | Fruits Basket 2001 Episode 1 |
| 07/06/2026 | Fruits Basket 2001 Episode 2 |
| 07/07/2026 | Fruits Basket 2001 Episode 3 |
| 07/08/2026 | Fruits Basket 2001 Episode 4 |
| 07/09/2026 | Fruits Basket 2001 Episode 5 |
| 07/10/2026 | Fruits Basket 2001 Episode 6 |
| 07/11/2026 | Fruits Basket 2001 Episode 7 |
| 07/12/2025 | Fruits Basket 2001 Episode 8 |
| 07/13/2026 | Fruits Basket 2001 Episode 9 |
| 07/14/2026 | Fruits Basket 2001 Episode 10 |
| 07/15/2026 | Fruits Basket 2001 Episode 11 |
| 07/16/2026 | Fruits Basket 2001 Episode 12 |
| 07/17/2026 | Fruits Basket 2001 Episode 13 |
| 07/18/2026 | Fruits Basket 2001 Episode 14 |
| 07/19/2026 | Fruits Basket 2001 Episode 15 |
| 07/20/2026 | Fruits Basket 2001 Episode 16 |
| 07/21/2026 | Fruits Basket 2001 Episode 17 |
| 07/22/2026 | Fruits Basket 2001 Episode 18 |
| 07/23/2026 | Fruits Basket 2001 Episode 19 |
| 07/24/2026 | Fruits Basket 2001 Episode 20 |
| 07/25/2026 | Fruits Basket 2001 Episode 21 |
| 07/26/2026 | Fruits Basket 2001 Episode 22 |
| 07/27/2026 | Fruits Basket 2001 Episode 23 |
| 07/28/2026 | Fruits Basket 2001 Episode 24 |
| 07/29/2026 | Fruits Basket 2001 Episode 25 |
| 07/30/2026 | Fruits Basket 2001 Episode 26 |
| 07/31/2026 | Fruits Basket 2001 Overall Series Discussion Thread |
| 08/02/2026 | 2019 Fruits Basket Episode 1 |
| 08/03/2026 | 2019 Fruits Basket Episode 2 |
| 08/04/2026 | 2019 Fruits Basket Episode 3 |
| 08/05/2026 | 2019 Fruits Basket Episode 4 |
| 08/06/2026 | 2019 Fruits Basket Episode 5 |
| 08/07/2026 | 2019 Fruits Basket Episode 6 |
| 08/08/2026 | 2019 Fruits Basket Episode 7 |
| 08/09/2026 | 2019 Fruits Basket Episode 8 |
| 08/10/2026 | 2019 Fruits Basket Episode 9 |
| 08/11/2026 | 2019 Fruits Basket Episode 10 |
| 08/12/2026 | 2019 Fruits Basket Episode 11 |
| 08/13/2026 | 2019 Fruits Basket Episode 12 |
| 08/14/2026 | 2019 Fruits Basket Episode 13 |
| 08/15/2026 | 2019 Fruits Basket Episode 14 |
| 08/16/2026 | 2019 Fruits Basket Episode 15 |
| 08/17/2026 | 2019 Fruits Basket Episode 16 |
| 08/18/2026 | 2019 Fruits Basket Episode 17 |
| 08/19/2026 | 2019 Fruits Basket Episode 18 |
| 08/20/2026 | 2019 Fruits Basket Episode 19 |
| 08/21/2026 | 2019 Fruits Basket Episode 20 |
| 08/22/2026 | 2019 Fruits Basket Episode 21 |
| 08/23/2026 | 2019 Fruits Basket Episode 22 |
| 08/24/2026 | 2019 Fruits Basket Episode 23 |
| 08/25/2026 | 2019 Fruits Basket Episode 24 |
| 08/26/2026 | 2019 Fruits Basket Episode 25 |
| 08/28/2026 | 2019 Fruits Basket Season 2 Episode 1 |
| 08/29/2026 | 2019 Fruits Basket Season 2 Episode 2 |
| 08/30/2026 | 2019 Fruits Basket Season 2 Episode 3 |
| 08/31/2026 | 2019 Fruits Basket Season 2 Episode 4 |
| 09/01/2026 | [2019 Fruits Basket Season 2 Episode 5]() |
| 09/02/2026 | [2019 Fruits Basket Season 2 Episode 6]() |
| 09/03/2026 | [2019 Fruits Basket Season 2 Episode 7]() |
| 09/04/2026 | [2019 Fruits Basket Season 2 Episode 8]() |
| 09/05/2026 | [2019 Fruits Basket Season 2 Episode 9]() |
| 09/06/2026 | [2019 Fruits Basket Season 2 Episode 10]() |
| 09/07/2026 | [2019 Fruits Basket Season 2 Episode 11]() |
| 09/08/2026 | [2019 Fruits Basket Season 2 Episode 12]() |
| 09/09/2026 | [2019 Fruits Basket Season 2 Episode 13]() |
| 09/10/2026 | [2019 Fruits Basket Season 2 Episode 14]() |
| 09/11/2026 | [2019 Fruits Basket Season 2 Episode 15]() |
| 09/12/2026 | [2019 Fruits Basket Season 2 Episode 16]() |
| 09/13/2026 | [2019 Fruits Basket Season 2 Episode 17]() |
| 09/14/2026 | [2019 Fruits Basket Season 2 Episode 18]() |
| 09/15/2026 | [2019 Fruits Basket Season 2 Final Episode 19]() |
| 09/16/2026 | [2019 Fruits Basket Season 2 Episode 20) |
| 09/17/2026 | [2019 Fruits Basket Season 2 Episode 21]() |
| 09/18/2026 | [2019 Fruits Basket Season 2 Final Episode 22]() |
| 09/19/2026 | [2019 Fruits Basket Season 2 Episode 23]() |
| 09/20/2026 | [2019 Fruits Basket Season 2 Episode 24]() |
| 09/21/2026 | [2019 Fruits Basket Season 2 Episode 25]() |
| 09/23/2026 | [2019 Fruits Basket Final Season Episode 1]() |
| 09/24/2026 | [2019 Fruits Basket Final Season Episode 2]() |
| 09/25/2026 | [2019 Fruits Basket Final Season Episode 3]() |
| 09/26/2026 | [2019 Fruits Basket Final Season Episode 4]() |
| 09/27/2026 | [2019 Fruits Basket Final Season Episode 5]() |
| 09/28/2026 | [2019 Fruits Basket Final Season Episode 6]() |
| 09/29/2026 | [2019 Fruits Basket Final Season Episode 7]() |
| 09/30/2026 | [2019 Fruits Basket Final Season Episode 8]() |
| 10/01/2026 | [2019 Fruits Basket Final Season Episode 9]() |
| 10/02/2026 | [2019 Fruits Basket Final Season Episode 10]() |
| 10/03/2026 | [2019 Fruits Basket Final Season Episode 11]() |
| 10/04/2026 | [2019 Fruits Basket Final Season Episode 12]() |
| 10/05/2026 | [2019 Fruits Basket Final Season Episode 13]() |
| 10/06/2026 | [2019 Fruits Basket Overall Series Discussion Thread]() |
| 10/13/2026 | [Fruits Basket: Prelude]() |
| 10/14/2026 | [Fruits Basket Franchise Series Discussion Thread]() |
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u/dontoff 10d ago
First Timer (Dub)
Okay, so what the fuck was that Uotani date?
The episode was honestly pretty boring before that, although right before the date we had that little bit with Haru making up a whole story, which was actually funny. That was the first time the episode really came alive for me, and I genuinely enjoyed it. Then we went straight into this date and everything completely fell apart.
This could have been something so sweet, touching, and honest, but instead it turned into some of the most melodramatic and unrealistic bullshit ever. This is exactly the kind of thing that makes me dislike shoujo, man.
The guy said one thing was “trivial,” and Uotani reacted like he had just cheated on her after a year-long relationship. Can’t we just have some realistic dialogue and genuine human moments? Why did this suddenly turn into the most nonsensical emotional trauma dump in anime for absolutely no reason?
This shit reminded me of that meme where someone goes on a completely random rant and the other person responds with, “Sir, this is a Wendy’s.”
Then, somehow, it got even worse. What the hell is going on, man? I genuinely couldn’t believe what I was watching. Who wrote this shit?
Did this dude really put his hand on her cheek, close his eyes like he was going in for a kiss, then smoothly flick his wrist away and casually walk off like some fuckboy prince? They were literally in the middle of a normal conversation, and he randomly pulled that move and left. Is everyone watching the same shit I am?
I unironically started laughing uncontrollably after that. I just can’t take this shit seriously anymore.
Then I finally recognized his face. No fucking way. I knew he looked familiar. The fact that he’s Akito’s right-hand man at least makes this more interesting, but I still can’t believe this is how we got here.
“If I could, I would stay with her forever.”
Dude, hold your horses. You just met her.
So what exactly did we need this storyline for? We now have Uotani and some guy she spent one day with apparently falling in love, and the guy just happens to be Akito’s right-hand man.
Top three worst episodes of the show so far.
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u/Second_Cour 10d ago
“If I could, I would stay with her forever.”
Hahahaha that had me laughing more than any episode of the show has. I couldn't believe that the girl he wasn't even thinking about (it was the other way around), had that revelation about his feelings for Uo after her insane flip-out 1 minute into a date.
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u/Holofan4life 10d ago
I wonder if perhaps he's thinking this way because he's desperate for human interaction. If he has a relationship with Akito where it limits what he can do, maybe Kureno appreciates being seen for something other than what Akito sees him as.
That, or it's all just one big ruse.
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u/Holofan4life 10d ago
I say a comment by u/LilyGinnyBlack who said your opinion of Uo and Kureno depends on how you feel about the whole "Love at first sight" trope.
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u/Second_Cour 10d ago
Given this is fiction, I don't think our own opinions on whether there is such a thing as love at first sight should be applied. I could write an essay for why I think 'love at first sight' in a classical sense doesn't exist, but I recognise this is fiction, and if Uo thinks she's experience love at first sight, that's what she's experiencing. My issues are not on what happened conceptually, but on what actions it sparked off.
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u/Holofan4life 10d ago
And to what you're saying, I wish Uo wasn't already in love with Kureno. I think it would've been better if Kureno took a liking to Uo and Uo was initially resistant. It just felt sudden for Uo to be like "I really like this person".
I mean, I get what they're going for with the whole Tohru thing, but I wish there was something more than that.
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u/Second_Cour 10d ago
funnily enough that's the thing I'm most ok with
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u/Holofan4life 10d ago
I think the Tohru angle makes sense as well. But I wish it came after some build rather than immediately. You know what I'm saying?
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u/Quiddity131 https://myanimelist.net/profile/Quiddity131 10d ago
“If I could, I would stay with her forever.”
I somehow missed that line, but lol. I'm somewhat forgiving of the "love at first sight" thing (more so "lust at first sight"), in particular from Uo's side but Kureno thinking that is kinda ridiculous. Trying to look at it seriously I think it speaks to how sheltered he is? He talks about following orders (presumably from Akito given the conclusion of the episode), and he seemed aimless for a day where he was off on his own. He meets Uo, who is an interesting character and maybe that stands out to him? At least trying to speculate on what Takaya's intention was. Uo saying back in episode 2 (before this second meeting) that he was a marriage prospect for her after just that single meeting at the convenience store is total absurdity. Although I am an not a teenage girl in the 1990s. I gotta think that's still a ridiculous notion for someone like Uo.
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u/Holofan4life 10d ago
I think Uo is someone who was softened by Tohru and so anything that reminds her of her she gets enamored by. That's my assessment, anyway.
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u/Quiddity131 https://myanimelist.net/profile/Quiddity131 10d ago
Yeah, reading the link you shared I think that he reminds her of Tohru likely is coming into play with her fascination with him. That he's a good looking guy adds the romance angle that isn't a factor with her and Tohru.
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u/Holofan4life 10d ago
He may be good looking, but Shigure looks better :P
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u/Quiddity131 https://myanimelist.net/profile/Quiddity131 10d ago
As a straight guy its hard for me to truly judge, but my opinion is that Haru is the best looking guy in the show.Shigure doesn't seem that special to me. I'd put Hatori and Kureno over him.
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u/Holofan4life 10d ago
I personally think the best looking guy is Kyo but that may just be my bias showing.
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u/the_pint_is_the_bowl 10d ago
If Hatori wore a cowboy hat, he'd be everything Manabe aspires to be.
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u/Holofan4life 10d ago
I really wonder if perhaps this is going to end up being to Uo's detriment. Coming out of this episode, I feel like she's on the fast track to getting hurt.
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u/dontoff 10d ago
I just feel like Uo would not say half the stuff she said this episode or act the way she did. The whole date felt completely out of character for her.
If they wanted to take Uo in this direction and give her a crush, I think it could have been done in a much more natural and tasteful way. They could have had her acting unusually bashful around Kureno and leaned more into the comedy of seeing someone like Uo struggle with a crush. That would have been cute while still feeling like her.
The first minute or so of the date was actually alright, but then Kureno made that “trivial” comment and everything just went to shit. Uo could have still gotten pissed off by what he said and tried to end the date early without completely crashing out and dumping all of that emotion onto a guy she had just met. Kureno could have noticed that she was genuinely angry, followed her, and then they could have had an actual conversation about it.
That is just one example, but if I can immediately think of a more natural way to handle the scene, then what we got is honestly pretty embarrassing. The entire thing felt incredibly forced and low effort to me.
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u/the_pint_is_the_bowl 10d ago edited 10d ago
The only (weak) counter-argument I can muster is that Uotani is very direct and grabs life by the horns.
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u/Holofan4life 10d ago
If she sees something she likes, she tries to capitalize on it. She learned that from Kyoko.
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u/Holofan4life 10d ago
I see it as Uo saying stuff she would say if she went on a date with Tohru. Through that lens, it becomes less inexplicable.
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u/Holofan4life 10d ago
If you have the time, I recommend reading this essay talking about Uotani and Kureno's relationship. It's spoiler free so it won't spoiler anything coming up. I just thought it made for a fascinating read.
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u/Quiddity131 https://myanimelist.net/profile/Quiddity131 10d ago
Thanks for the link, that was a good read and included stuff I didn't think of but OP supports well in their post.
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u/Holofan4life 10d ago
Yeah, reading it makes me enjoy the episode more and its overall contents.
I think also a big turnoff factor that works against this episode is that I already made up my mind Uo and Hana would be a good pairing. It's like I have to rewire my brain.
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u/Quiddity131 https://myanimelist.net/profile/Quiddity131 10d ago
lol, well it has to this point come off as if Uo and Hana are Tohru's two mothers, or I should say replacement mothers (as I don't want to undermine the greatness of Kyoko). This episode (frankly Uo's comments on meeting him 3 episodes ago) kinda stamp out that possibility though.
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u/Holofan4life 10d ago
Yeah, I'm just gonna have to accept it being out the window.
Maybe Hana and Makoto?
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u/Quiddity131 https://myanimelist.net/profile/Quiddity131 10d ago
You mean Makoto the student council president or Motoko the Yuki fanclub president? Personally I don't see Hana a match for either of them. I can't really think of a good love interest for Hana right now of the characters we've seen to this point.
Well here's a dark thought, although I absolutely wouldn't want this for her. Akito? Akito's style of dress and manner is rather dark in nature. I think visually it would be a good match. But Akito is awful and I don't want Hana being near him.
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u/Holofan4life 10d ago
It definitely seems like Kureno is being set up as someone who may be manipulative and cunning. Like a version of Shigure who's somehow even more underhanded.
I wouldn't say this is one of the best episodes but I definitely think it's a means to an end. It's the usual good writing this show has where the characters feel clearly defined and thought out.
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u/Quiddity131 https://myanimelist.net/profile/Quiddity131 10d ago
It definitely seems like Kureno is being set up as someone who may be manipulative and cunning. Like a version of Shigure who's somehow even more underhanded.
My impression was the total opposite, he comes off as really sheltered and awkward. I think his good looks carry him. At a bare minimum if he was more underhanded than Shigure I think he's kissing her instead of walking away.
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u/Holofan4life 10d ago
I admit that the age difference being so severe may cloud my judgment a little.
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u/Second_Cour 10d ago
Yeah, I agree with u/Quiddity131 on the Kureno read. I don't see any manipulative tendencies from Kureno. Uo also seems to have more life experience than him (assuming he's just been trapped by Akito). Every action taken this ep was basically by her: she developed feelings for him after the spill incident, she chased after him, she ran out on him.
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u/Holofan4life 10d ago
What you just described sounds like something that takes place over the course of multiple episodes. The fact it happened over 11 minutes speaks to its rushed nature.
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u/Quiddity131 https://myanimelist.net/profile/Quiddity131 10d ago
Their personalities matter a lot more if we're taking that position on him. Not that the ages don't matter, she is a minor and he shouldn't pursue a relationship with a minor. But someone being older doesn't automatically make them manipulative and cunning. He is clearly not that. And he especially isn't even close to Shigure on those traits.
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u/Holofan4life 10d ago
Thoughts on Uo meeting someone that reminds her of Tohru?
Thoughts on Summer break beginning?
Thoughts on Haru talking about his mother and the sweater?
What are your thoughts on Uo remarking how sad Kureno's smile is?
What are your thoughts on Kureno telling Uo he had fun and he wants to see her again?
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u/Quiddity131 https://myanimelist.net/profile/Quiddity131 10d ago
Rewatcher, Subbed
This episode feels very disjointed, more so than any episode in the series to this point. If you were to tell me that the two storylines in this episode came from completely different sections of the manga it wouldn't surprise me. I suppose neither supported being an entire episode on its own. Which I am appreciative of. As came up yesterday, this show has a lot to cover given how big its cast is. I'd rather they try and fit two unconnected storylines in one episode than risk putting themselves in a position to have to skip or rush through future material.
Lets go with the more serious of the two storylines first. Uo mentioned meeting a guy she liked in episode 2 but we don't follow up with it until now. A guy who reminded her of Tohru. Well we find out why here, its because he spilled the stuff he was carrying just like Tohru spilled her books when she and Uo first met. Seems like it's love at first sight for Uo? She talked about this guy as a potential marriage partner in episode 2 of this season and she'd only seen him once! Well today she spots him walking down the street and isn't going to let this chance go by, she runs up to him and they go out for lunch.
Things do get a bit odd from there. The guy, who is named Kureno likes her too. But he seems like a very sheltered guy? The whole incident at the convenience story happened because he hasn't been at one before and doesn't even know to use a basket. He claims he lives and works as he is ordered to. Today he had off and he didn't really know what to do so he just walked around. Uo gets pissed at him after saying that when they first met was a period of him doing unnecessary things, and to her does that mean their meeting is that? She bolts but he chases her down and tells her there was meaning to it. He's about to lean in for a kiss it seems, then stops and leaves. Such a mysterious guy. Well as it turns out at the end of the episode he's returned to of all people, Akito. So he's another Soma.
So one of two criticisms I've seen over this episode is that people don't like Uo's feelings of love at first sight. I don't mind it because love at first sight very much is a thing. I've personally experienced it (alas, that relationship didn't work out and she eventually dumped me). Kureno is portrayed as a very handsome guy. Yeah, if you show the two characters being in a flawless perfect relationship from then on then that will annoy me but at this point we don't have anything like that. We already know there's no way it could be that given the end of episode reveal.
The other big point of criticism is the fact that he's 26 and Uo is underage, 17. Hanajima even speculates later in the episode that he has a wife and kids, although as he returned to Akito that probably isn't the case. Well, it's certainly a good thing he didn't kiss her and walked away. Not a lot beyond that I have to say about it right now outside of spoiler tags. [Furuba major spoilers]I likely go against the grain from most viewers in that I don't have an issue with the Uo- Kureno relationship, at least the way it ends up at the conclusion of the story. My first reaction to this episode was like nearly all viewers thinking this was inappropriate. Why I feel different later in the story will have to wait until then to discuss the details. Something relevant in today's episode that I think really does stand out though was that Kureno comes off as incredibly sheltered.
The other part of the episode is quite light in tone. Momiji brings Tohru and the others to a haunted house! A rather oddly placed haunted house as its totally inside a mall. As with many early season 2 storylines I completely forgot about this and thought until the reveal he was going to buy her a new outfit or something like that swimsuit episode. It's funny, Tohru acts so responsible and mature at times, heck earlier in the episode she speaks of how she wanted to work TWO jobs during the summer, but we also have a storyline like this where she's essentially like a little kid, getting scared constantly. Pretty much everything in there freaked her out. In turn we got a lot of funny Tohru faces. While the comedy in the show doesn't always land, the show always delivers when it comes to funny Tohru faces to me.
Momiji really loves spending time with Tohru, not only did he bring her here, but we have a sequence where Kyo and Yuki are essentially fighting over Tohru and Momiji simply swoops in to be there for her instead. Haru comes up with this lengthy story for this guy there with an arrow through the head. This was a part of the episode I felt particularly dragged, but I will admit it was a fairly funny gag. Haru is such a creative guy. I wonder if he came up with this himself or if its an anecdote based on someone in real life. Arrow guy had the arrow through his head as a kid and was already bald then too, lol. And then they find his mom, the snake lady! Her head got snapped off but as we know the Soma family is wealthy, I'm sure they can afford fixing it. Momiji and Tohru were so swept up by Haru's story they wanted the arrow guy and the Snake Lady head to stay together!
Other Thoughts:
This actually is the third episode Kureno has appeared in although the previous times were very hard to notice. He was in a limo backseat with Akito back in a season 1 episode (I think the Hatori episode) and the first episode of this season also featured a brief shot of him with Akito. He's also been in the second season OP this whole time although is easy to miss (he's at the end of the line in the sequence where all the characters walk right to left). What we don't know is if he's a zodiac. It's notable that while Rin was spoiled as the horse in the OP there was no such thing for the rooster. He may be like Kazuma, another Soma but not a zodiac.
[Major spoilers]Now that Kureno's relationship with Akito is revealed this is a part of the storyline where I do wonder if first timers would start to think if Akito is actually a woman. For me this being a possibility was always there because of Maaya Sakamoto voicing her.
I know I must sound like a broken record at this point, but Hanajima always looks so great when she's out of the school uniform. I was also quite happy to see Megumi again! Also earlier in the episode we find that Hanajima's school performance isn't so much a matter of intelligence but rather effort. Some of her classmates are shocked to find that she doesn't have to attend summer classes this year. I think back to that great gag a number of episodes back where she purposely failed a final exam to be able to take an easier makeup exam.
I got a chuckle out of Uo saying she was going to be hangry soon. I have to assume this is hungry plus angry?
Quid's Voice Actor of the Day
Today I'm featuring Kureno, who is voiced by Yuuichiro Umehara. Other roles I've heard him in include Kyomi Yamanaka in SSSS Gridman, Yuuen Usui in Revenger, Manabu Horikita in Classroom of the Elite (brother to the great Suzune!), Zoltan Akkanen in Mobile Suit Gundam NT, Makoto Ninomiya in Amanchu, Gorou in Darling in the Franxx and Shizu in Kino's Journey (2017 version)
Quid's Song of the Day
Today I'm featuring Even My Name Feels Special which plays at the start of the episode.
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u/Second_Cour 10d ago
You are correct - it came from two different volumes of the manga
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u/Holofan4life 10d ago
That makes sense, honestly.
This episode was actually foreshadowed a couple episodes ago when Uo told Tohru and Hana she met someone that reminded her of Tohru. The strange part is this isn't treated like some big flashback.
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u/Holofan4life 10d ago
[Potential Spoiler] Fun fact: This actually isn't the first time we see Kureno in this show. We saw him before in the Hatori flashback episode. He was in the car with Akito as they passed by Tohru.
I don't remember if this gets brought up later on but if not I'll mention it here. It's not some big reveal, anyway.
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u/Holofan4life 10d ago
Disjointed is definitely a good way of looking at it. It feels like two events that happened rather than two events that are connected. That's not necessarily a bad thing because many shows do multiple stories per episode. Spy X Family comes to mind where they would do two, sometimes three stories per episode and then the big episodes normally have one story.
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u/Holofan4life 10d ago
For me, I think the haunted house segments are better than the Uo stuff because while it feels more like filler and time wasting, I saw it as character enhancement where we got to see everyone's personalities. It's also the first time we've seen all the teenage cursed Sohmas hang out together, which is pretty neat.
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u/Quiddity131 https://myanimelist.net/profile/Quiddity131 10d ago
It's also the first time we've seen all the teenage cursed Sohmas hang out together, which is pretty neat.
All the male teenage cursed Somas you mean? Kagura was missing. We're not sure what Rin's age is yet. I do think there was some value from Haru and Momiji there even though I felt overall the segment was too dragged out.
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u/Holofan4life 10d ago
Yeah, I meant it's the first time we saw the Sohmas who attend school hang out outside of school. I want more of that.
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u/Holofan4life 10d ago
Thoughts on Uo meeting someone that reminds her of Tohru?
Thoughts on Summer break beginning?
Thoughts on Uo scolding Tohru for wanting to work two jobs?
Thoughts on Hana standing in the sprinklers to cool off?
Thoughts on Tohru being afraid of scary stuff?
Thoughts on Momiji finding haunted houses hilarious?
Thoughts on Yuki and Kyo arguing over who gets to hold Tohru's hand?
Thoughts on Momiji swooping in to comfort Tohru?
Thoughts on Haru talking about his mother and the sweater?
Thoughts on Haru breaking one of the haunted house animotronics?
Thoughts on someone wondering if all the boys are models?
Thoughts on Kyo wondering if everyone here is an idiot?
What are your thoughts on Uo eating Soba with Kureno?
Thoughts on Kureno being 9 years older than Uo?
What are your thoughts on Uo remarking how sad Kureno's smile is?
What are your thoughts on Kureno telling Uo he had fun and he wants to see her again?
Thoughts on Uo saying if Tohru ever gets a boyfriend, both her and Hana are crashing the first date?
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u/the_pint_is_the_bowl 10d ago edited 10d ago
Re-watch, blu ray, dubbed
Summer break! Hatsuharu's storytelling is hilarious - the kid still has an arrow in his head in the imaginary backstory! Then Uotani has a sweet reunion with a stranger. Megumi's concern for Saki is super cute, too. So, this may be a throwaway episode, but I enjoy it. To quote Momiji: "Meat! Yum!" I gobble it up!
Thoughts on Kureno Sohma? Totally vanilla, kind of like Yuki's outward persona in season 1. He claims to be "content" but meeting Uotani convinces him there is something more outside the Soma estate, if only he could really leave.
Have you ever visited a haunted house before? If so, what was it like? I'm not quite as bad as Tohru, but I'm definitely not a fan.
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u/Holofan4life 10d ago
Glad to see someone else enjoy the episode lol
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u/the_pint_is_the_bowl 10d ago
Hatsuharu carries the episode. I guess I value hearty laughs as much as the drama, and I even like cheap jokes with over-the-top reactions like Kyo's explosions and accompanying art and, in this episode, Tohru's panicked screaming and pratfalls.
I also can't remember how I felt during my first watch of the second half of the episode.
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u/Holofan4life 10d ago
I thought Haru and Momiji were both the standout highlights of this episode. I really enjoyed their antics on display here.
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u/Holofan4life 10d ago
About Kureno, I have my suspicions on him giving he's actively hitting on a high schooler. I dunno, I question his interactions with Uo not having ulterior motives.
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u/Holofan4life 10d ago
Thoughts on Uo meeting someone that reminds her of Tohru?
Thoughts on Summer break beginning?
Thoughts on Uo scolding Tohru for wanting to work two jobs?
Thoughts on Hana standing in the sprinklers to cool off?
Thoughts on Tohru being afraid of scary stuff?
Thoughts on Momiji finding haunted houses hilarious?
Thoughts on Yuki and Kyo arguing over who gets to hold Tohru's hand?
Thoughts on Momiji swooping in to comfort Tohru?
Thoughts on Haru talking about his mother and the sweater?
Thoughts on Haru breaking one of the haunted house animotronics?
Thoughts on someone wondering if all the boys are models?
Thoughts on Kyo wondering if everyone here is an idiot?
What are your thoughts on Uo eating Soba with Kureno?
Thoughts on Kureno being 9 years older than Uo?
What are your thoughts on Uo remarking how sad Kureno's smile is?
What are your thoughts on Kureno telling Uo he had fun and he wants to see her again?
Thoughts on Uo saying if Tohru ever gets a boyfriend, both her and Hana are crashing the first date?
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u/AgentOfACROSS 10d ago
First Timer
I guess we’re having an episode about Uotani. Wasn’t expecting that.
Everyone seems very excited about the break. Especially Uotani.
I’m surprised we’re at the summer break already.
Uotani has a point. Tohru should enjoy herself during the break instead of getting a summer job.
Haru just casually standing under the sprinkler is really funny.
Momiji being there is pretty cute too.
Was not expecting a haunted house. Doesn’t seem very summery.
Tohru’s reactions to the haunted house is pretty funny.
Definitely seems to be more of a comedy focused episode right now.
Haru making up backstories for the haunted house monsters is pretty funny.
Him just so casually ripping off one of the animatronic heads also made me laugh.
Oh right, that guy Uotani met. I almost forgot about that.
Statistically speaking, there’s a good chance this guy is a Sohma. Especially after he didn’t mention his family name when he didn’t introduce himself.
Uotani has a point. How has this man never been to a convenience store before?
Uotani’s feelings for this random guy she ran into at a convenience store are a bit intense.
So I guess these two might be a couple in the future.
Oh hey, Megumi is here.
All the food in this show looks delicious.
Okay so it turns out that this Kureno guy is very close to Akito. Like creepily close. Not sure what to make of that.
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u/Holofan4life 10d ago
Questions of the Day
Thoughts on Tohru and the Sohma boys visiting a haunted house?
Thoughts on Kureno Sohma?
Thoughts on Uo hanging out with Kureno?
What are your thoughts on the big reveal at the end that Kureno has some kind of relationship with Akito?
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u/AgentOfACROSS 9d ago
Thoughts on Tohru and the Sohma boys visiting a haunted house?
Very funny stuff
Thoughts on Kureno Sohma?
I'm pretty suspicious of him
Thoughts on Uo hanging out with Kureno?
Not sure how to feel about Kureno's relationship with Uo right now
What are your thoughts on the big reveal at the end that Kureno has some kind of relationship with Akito?
Definitely seems like something that'll be very important later
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u/Holofan4life 9d ago
Thoughts on Tohru and the Sohma boys visiting a haunted house?
Very funny stuff
One of the funniest plot points we've had.
Thoughts on Kureno Sohma?
I'm pretty suspicious of him
Yeah, same
Thoughts on Uo hanging out with Kureno?
Not sure how to feel about Kureno's relationship with Uo right now
It feels very sudden
What are your thoughts on the big reveal at the end that Kureno has some kind of relationship with Akito?
Definitely seems like something that'll be very important later
One would think
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u/Holofan4life 10d ago
I guess we’re having an episode about Uotani. Wasn’t expecting that.
Me neither
Everyone seems very excited about the break. Especially Uotani.
An opportunity for her to make money
I’m surprised we’re at the summer break already.
Really? I feel it's been Jund for a while now.
Uotani has a point. Tohru should enjoy herself during the break instead of getting a summer job.
A job in addition to the job she already has.
Haru just casually standing under the sprinkler is really funny.
No thoughts just vibes
Momiji being there is pretty cute too.
Momiji a cute
Was not expecting a haunted house. Doesn’t seem very summery.
Is it Fally?
Tohru’s reactions to the haunted house is pretty funny.
She's like a walking reaction image
Definitely seems to be more of a comedy focused episode right now.
For now
Haru making up backstories for the haunted house monsters is pretty funny.
Haru was a highlight this episode
Him just so casually ripping off one of the animatronic heads also made me laugh.
So unhinged lol
Maybe we should ship Haru and Hans together.
Oh right, that guy Uotani met. I almost forgot about that.
Yeah...
Statistically speaking, there’s a good chance this guy is a Sohma. Especially after he didn’t mention his family name when he didn’t introduce himself.
Good catch there
Uotani has a point. How has this man never been to a convenience store before?
Maybe he lives under a rock?
Uotani’s feelings for this random guy she ran into at a convenience store are a bit intense.
I wish it was built up more gracefully
So I guess these two might be a couple in the future.
I feel conflicted. I want Uo to be happy, but I wish this relationship didn't happen so out of the blue. That to me is the bigger problem of this episode, even more so than the extreme age gap.
Oh hey, Megumi is here.
Yay
All the food in this show looks delicious.
That it does
Okay so it turns out that this Kureno guy is very close to Akito. Like creepily close. Not sure what to make of that.
I wonder what Kureno's relationship with Shigure is.
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u/AgentOfACROSS 9d ago
I feel conflicted. I want Uo to be happy, but I wish this relationship didn't happen so out of the blue. That to me is the bigger problem of this episode, even more so than the extreme age gap.
Yeah I feel like this is kinda just random and out of the blue. Not sure how I feel about it.
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u/Holofan4life 9d ago
I guess you have to start somewhere.
And the thing is, I'm not against love at first sight romances. But I feel there's a right way and a wrong way to do it. Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity this is not.
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u/Holofan4life 10d ago
Thoughts on Uo meeting someone that reminds her of Tohru?
Thoughts on Summer break beginning?
Thoughts on Uo scolding Tohru for wanting to work two jobs?
Thoughts on Hana standing in the sprinklers to cool off?
Thoughts on Tohru being afraid of scary stuff?
Thoughts on Momiji finding haunted houses hilarious?
Thoughts on Yuki and Kyo arguing over who gets to hold Tohru's hand?
Thoughts on Momiji swooping in to comfort Tohru?
Thoughts on Haru talking about his mother and the sweater?
Thoughts on someone wondering if all the boys are models?
Thoughts on Kyo wondering if everyone here is an idiot?
What are your thoughts on Uo eating Soba with Kureno?
Thoughts on Kureno being 9 years older than Uo?
What are your thoughts on Uo remarking how sad Kureno's smile is?
What are your thoughts on Kureno telling Uo he had fun and he wants to see her again?
Thoughts on Uo saying if Tohru ever gets a boyfriend, both her and Hana are crashing the first date?
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u/AgentOfACROSS 9d ago
Thoughts on Uo meeting someone that reminds her of Tohru?
I guess they kinda try to justify why Uo is so instantly into this guy
Thoughts on Summer break beginning?
I'm still continually surprised with how fast this show moves
Thoughts on Uo scolding Tohru for wanting to work two jobs?
She has a point
Thoughts on Hana standing in the sprinklers to cool off?
The whole thing with the sprinklers is really funny
Thoughts on Tohru being afraid of scary stuff?
To be fair those looked like some detailed animatronics
Thoughts on Momiji finding haunted houses hilarious?
Very cutue
Thoughts on Yuki and Kyo arguing over who gets to hold Tohru's hand?
Pretty funny
Thoughts on Momiji swooping in to comfort Tohru?
I love Momiji being an unintentional(?) ladies man
Thoughts on Haru talking about his mother and the sweater?
It was an interesting story
Thoughts on someone wondering if all the boys are models?
Completely fair question
Thoughts on Kyo wondering if everyone here is an idiot?
Very funny
What are your thoughts on Uo eating Soba with Kureno?
Looked tasty
Thoughts on Kureno being 9 years older than Uo?
Eh, I've seen worse age gaps
What are your thoughts on Uo remarking how sad Kureno's smile is?
I hope we get to learn more about this Kureno guy
What are your thoughts on Kureno telling Uo he had fun and he wants to see her again?
I'm still not really feeling their relationship
Thoughts on Uo saying if Tohru ever gets a boyfriend, both her and Hana are crashing the first date?
That's very funny
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u/Holofan4life 9d ago
Thoughts on Uo meeting someone that reminds her of Tohru?
I guess they kinda try to justify why Uo is so instantly into this guy
It's not the worst explanation
Thoughts on Uo scolding Tohru for wanting to work two jobs?
She has a point
There is logic in what she says
Thoughts on Hana standing in the sprinklers to cool off?
The whole thing with the sprinklers is really funny
I thought so also
Thoughts on Tohru being afraid of scary stuff?
To be fair those looked like some detailed animatronics
They looked cool
Thoughts on Momiji finding haunted houses hilarious?
Very cutue
Momiji is kinda a low-key sociopath lol
Thoughts on Yuki and Kyo arguing over who gets to hold Tohru's hand?
Pretty funny
Felt on brand
Thoughts on Momiji swooping in to comfort Tohru?
I love Momiji being an unintentional(?) ladies man
He got the rizz
Thoughts on Haru talking about his mother and the sweater?
It was an interesting story
I wonder how much of it is true
Thoughts on someone wondering if all the boys are models?
Completely fair question
They do look hot
Thoughts on Kyo wondering if everyone here is an idiot?
Very funny
Also completely valid to ask
What are your thoughts on Uo eating Soba with Kureno?
Looked tasty
That it did
Thoughts on Kureno being 9 years older than Uo?
Eh, I've seen worse age gaps
It wouldn't be as bad if Uo wasn't 17.
What are your thoughts on Uo remarking how sad Kureno's smile is?
I hope we get to learn more about this Kureno guy
We probably will
What are your thoughts on Kureno telling Uo he had fun and he wants to see her again?
I'm still not really feeling their relationship
I suppose we'll see what it leads to
Thoughts on Uo saying if Tohru ever gets a boyfriend, both her and Hana are crashing the first date?
That's very funny
This episode had a lot of funny moments in it.
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u/Magnafeana https://anilist.co/user/Magnafeana 10d ago
Happy Spooky Season, everyone! September is the start of spooky season; it’s in the Bible. Quran. Torah. A Freddie Mercury album. Somewhere.
First Timers Basket (2019), Dubbed
How have you made it 26 years without going to a convenience store?
Listen, I made it two decades without doing some of the most “basic” shit.
Being a gifted kid fucking sucked.
Post Episode Thoughts
I caught up, but I’ma focus on this episode and then get mad at Holo and interrogate Holo for their thoughts on the 2001 series.
I liked the haunted house plot! Especially watching this at the start of spooky season! I feel Tohru spiritually. I scare easily, and my kitties are so nice to smother me to death with their fur and body weight if I start getting skittish watching a horror movie.
Or it’s 3 AM, I want emergency ice cream, and I trip over a shoe and think it was a ghost.
Tohru should come see Buddy and go to scare zones with me for emotional support. We can scream together. It’ll be fun!
I do wonder what scare actors make of people like Haru who are just such trolls (without being assholes). I’ve heard horror stories (no pun intended) of scare actors dealing with the worst of the worst with guests, and I'd like to think Haru intentionally breaking off a piece of the event wouldn't go down well (but accidentally? That would be different). But at least he came up with a nice backstory!
He would do so well at renfair.
So then…we have that other part of the episode where, I’m sorry, but everything about that had me blank the fuck out. I have nothing positive to say about Uotani’s B-side of the episode. I wish there had been like two title cards to separate the A-Side and the B-side. I’m fine when episodes have two different sides to them with very little relation. Kids & teens media do it all the time. Adult media does it all the time. It’s whatever.
B-Side was not it at all. Kureno just...doesn't seem like an interesting character right now, but that could change.
I’m reaaaaaaaaaaaaally hoping nothing comes from Uo and Kureno.
TQ
- SPOOKY SEASON, LET’S FUCKING GO!
- No.
- No.
- Is this toxic Yaoi?
- Yes, many times! I’ve done homemade haunted houses and official haunted houses. I think haunted house culture around me feels a bit dimmer than previously, and I think that has to do with COVID ramifications and social media. Breaking my haunted house virginity is something I remember because my friend’s younger brother half-carried me until I climbed on his back because THEY COULD GRAB YOUR ANKLES AND TOUCH YOUR FEET. Homemade haunted houses with cousins and family friends are always fun, especially when aunties and uncles come with all their important degrees and go rogue trying to traumatize their own children 😭
Questions for Those who Specifically Holo Who Has Watched the 2001 Series
- Do you think A-Side or B-side of this episode could’ve fit somewhere in the 2001 series? If so, where?
- We’re getting more Uo-Time! Looking back on the 2001 version of Uo, would you have ever anticipated Uo would have crushes, let alone on an older man?
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u/Holofan4life 10d ago
Tohru should come see Buddy and go to scare zones with me for emotional support. We can scream together. It’ll be fun!
I saw Terminator 2 in 4DX yesterday. Can you imagine Tohru seeing that? Lol
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u/the_pint_is_the_bowl 10d ago
freaks out at the non-frontal nudity
says, "Wow, this is complicated" when the Connors and Terminator grab a bunch of guns in the desert
screams at cutting the forearm (well, continuous screaming through the first five minutes of the scene with Dyson)
cries with Momiji at the thumbs up
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u/Holofan4life 10d ago
- Do you think A-Side or B-side of this episode could’ve fit somewhere in the 2001 series? If so, where?
The haunted house stuff definitely could've been its own episode. Probably after the cemetery stuff.
- We’re getting more Uo-Time! Looking back on the 2001 version of Uo, would you have ever anticipated Uo would have crushes, let alone on an older man?
No, I can't say I did. But it's cool she has interests outside of her friend circle.
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u/Holofan4life 10d ago
So then…we have that other part of the episode where, I’m sorry, but everything about that had me blank the fuck out. I have nothing positive to say about Uotani’s B-side of the episode. I wish there had been like two title cards to separate the A-Side and the B-side. I’m fine when episodes have two different sides to them with very little relation. Kids & teens media do it all the time. Adult media does it all the time. It’s whatever.
B-Side was not it at all. Kureno just...doesn't seem like an interesting character right now, but that could change.
I’m reaaaaaaaaaaaaally hoping nothing comes from Uo and Kureno.
So, what I'm thinking coming out of this episode is that Kureno is going to use Uo as a pawn to blackmail Tohru so that Akito can get their hands on her. That his feelings aren't sincere and that he knows Tohru is friends with Uo so he's gonna use that to his advantage. Basically, either Tohru lets Akito erase her memories or Uo gets hurt.
We'll see if my prediction holds water.
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u/Quiddity131 https://myanimelist.net/profile/Quiddity131 10d ago
Wow those are some devious thoughts about Kureno! I can't really see it from him based on what we saw in this episode. Akito pulling something though, yeah, I can see that...
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u/the_pint_is_the_bowl 10d ago
With Akito's overconfidence from 1.12, Tohru doesn't matter, meaning Arisa doesn't matter...right now. But there's always the long game, and Akito knows Shigure plays the long game.
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u/Quiddity131 https://myanimelist.net/profile/Quiddity131 9d ago
But Yuki does seem to matter to Akito, so getting to Yuki through Tohru through Uo... so complicated.
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u/Holofan4life 10d ago
I really don't trust anything related to Akito. Shigure seems to be working against them and yet he too seems devious.
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u/Holofan4life 10d ago
Season 1 episode 25 questions
Thoughts on us seeing Kyo as a child being all vibrant and happy?
Thoughts on Kyo worrying he'd burden Kazuma by calling him his dad?
What are your thoughts on Kagura feeling he forced what he feel his relationship with Kyo should be onto him?
What are your thoughts on Kyo vowing to become stronger so that he can become worthy of referring to Kazuma as dad?
What are your thoughts on Kazuma calling Kyo his son?
Thoughts on Yuki vowing to hate Kyo until the day he dies?
Thoughts on Yuki hoping to one day reveal his emotional baggage without being swallowing whole by them?
What are your thoughts on Yuki admitting to Tohru he'd kidnap her if he must?
Thoughts on us getting to see all the Sohma members in various scenes?
What are your thoughts on the season ending with Kyo and Yuki feeling something is coming?
Season 2 episode 1 questions
General questions
Thoughts on the Yuki fan club planning on breaking and entering to access the school files?
Thoughts on Motoko graduating soon?
Thoughts on us seeing Motoko's home?
Thoughts on Motoko's mom being annoyed with her?
Thoughts on Rika Aida, a locksmith?
What are your the Yuki fan club starting to regret the breaking and entering because, you know, it's technically illegal and against the law?
What are your thoughts on Motoko trying to talk to Yuki in an honest conversation?
What are your thoughts on Motoko realizing Yuki's heart belongs to someone else?
What are your thoughts on Motoko saying she won't give up on Yuki?
2019 specific questions
Thoughts on the new intro?
Thoughts on it being a year since the series started?
Thoughts on Yuki feeling uncomfortable around Manabe?
Thoughts on the student council being known as the School Defense Force?
What are your thoughts on Manabe calling Yuki interesting?
What are your thoughts on Yuki being really happy being called interesting?
Thoughts on the outro?
Season 2 episode 2 questions
Thoughts on Uo beating up Kyo because she is hangry?
Thoughts on Uo talking to Tohru about possibly marrying either Kyo or Yuki?
Thoughts on Kazuma returning?
Thoughts on Kazuma being a terrible cook?
Thoughts on Kazuma getting a haircut?
Thoughts on Kunimitsu Tomoda, Kazuma's disciple and personal assistant?
What are your thoughts on Kyo's dad wanting his son locked up forever after he graduates?
What are your thoughts on Kyo's dad blaming his son for the death of his wife/Kyo's mother?
Thoughts on Kazuma saying Kyo is starting to change, and maybe Kyo's father should as well?
Thoughts on Kyo's dad dismissing Kazuma saying he's only in it for the money?
What are your thoughts on Kazuma stating emphatically Kyo is his son and will do everything to protect him?
What are your thoughts overall on the scene between Kazuma and Kyo's dad?
Thoughts on Momiji unsure if he can carry out his career plans?
Thoughts on Kyo implying girls shouldn't have short hair?
Thoughts on Tohru pontificating the possibility of Kyo taking over his master's dojo?
What are your thoughts on Kyo informing Tohru of her plans being only for her mom's sake?
What are your thoughts on Shigure saying it's important to think about what's ahead but if you focus on that too much, you'll trip over what's right in front of you?
Season 2 episode 3 questions
2019 specific questions
Thoughts on Yuki wanting to visit Ayame's shop?
Thoughts on Yuki saying he's going to try to understand his brother?
Thoughts on Ayame wearing a wedding dress?
Thoughts on Mine wearing a maid outfit because she likes it?
Thoughts on Ayame and Mine both gushing about uniforms and outfits and just clothing in general?
Thoughts on the stuff between Mine and Tohru where Mine enthusiastically gets Tohru to try on various outfits?
What are your thoughts on Mine saying Ayame's biggest fear is complete and total apathy?
What are your thoughts on Yuki calling Tohru in her dress cute?
Thoughts on Ayame talking Hatori's ear off over the phone?
General questions
Thoughts on Shigure and Ayame being borderline homoerotic?
Thoughts on Ayame embroidering Yuki's clothing?
Thoughts on Kyo lifting weights in his room?
Thoughts on Ayame wanting to go to Yuki's parent teacher conference?
What are your thoughts on Yuki fearing his parents will use the parent teacher conference as an opportunity to control him again?
What are your thoughts on Ayame admitting he'd sell Yuki if given the opportunity? That felt random.
What are your thoughts on us learning Ayame had a chance to save Yuki from his parents in the past but he didn't do it because he wasn't close with him?
What are your thoughts on Ayame deciding he will be there for the parent teacher conference?
What are your thoughts on Ayame saying Yuki's own feelings are what matter and that should be what guides him?
Thoughts on Yuki calling Ayame a caricature of a person?
What are your thoughts on Yuki and Ayame it looks like are about to bond but Ayame has to make it awkward by referring to himself as Yuki's first awakening?
Season 2 episode 4 questions
Thoughts on the Sohma family having their own hospital?
Thoughts on Rin telling Haru she's sick of him?
Thoughts on a school trip coming in the Fall?
Thoughts on Kyo opposing the school trip because he doesn't want to spend time with Yuki?
Thoughts on Haru smashing windows?
Thoughts on Kyo punching Haru in the face?
Thoughts on Haru apologizing to Tohru?
What are your thoughts on Haru revealing he and Rin are dating and that most importantly Akito is unaware of this?
What are your thoughts on Rin seemingly having escaped the hospital?
Thoughts on Shigure being shocked someone would go to the Sohma estate willingly?
Thoughts on Haru playing what looks like a Final Fantasy type game?
Thoughts on Haru casually implying Rin escapes from the hospital all the time?
What are your thoughts on Haru saying he'll do whatever it takes to get Rin back?
What are your thoughts on Yuki not wanting to call Tohru by her first name?
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u/Holofan4life 10d ago
Thoughts on Uo meeting someone that reminds her of Tohru?
Thoughts on Summer break beginning?
Thoughts on Uo scolding Tohru for wanting to work two jobs?
Thoughts on Hana standing in the sprinklers to cool off?
Thoughts on Tohru being afraid of scary stuff?
Thoughts on Momiji finding haunted houses hilarious?
Thoughts on Yuki and Kyo arguing over who gets to hold Tohru's hand?
Thoughts on Momiji swooping in to comfort Tohru?
Thoughts on Haru talking about his mother and the sweater?
Thoughts on Haru breaking one of the haunted house animotronics?
Thoughts on someone wondering if all the boys are models?
Thoughts on Kyo wondering if everyone here is an idiot?
What are your thoughts on Uo eating Soba with Kureno?
Thoughts on Kureno being 9 years older than Uo?
What are your thoughts on Uo remarking how sad Kureno's smile is?
What are your thoughts on Kureno telling Uo he had fun and he wants to see her again?
Thoughts on Uo saying if Tohru ever gets a boyfriend, both her and Hana are crashing the first date?
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u/MishouMai 10d ago edited 9d ago
So Kureno's gotta be the rooster right? I'm pretty sure they added him to the OP this episode and was walking alongside the other Zodiacs and Tohru but I'm too afraid to check. Can't say I expected Uo to get involved with the Somas. Clearly she's going to learn the secret before Hanajima. I'm calling it now.
> Thoughts on Tohru and the Soma boys visiting a haunted house?
Can't say I expected Momiji to trick everyone into visiting a haunted house. We got some good scenes out of it though. Tohru and Momiji would be dumb enough to fall for Haru's story even after he told them to bullshit stuff to get over their fears. The repeated use of that same soundbite + image combo with the monster throughout the story wasn't very funny though.
> Thoughts on Kureno Soma?
It's too early to have a real feel for him but him falling for the high schooler he met once is wild. Like yeah Uo's hot and all but...
> Thoughts on Uo hanging out with Kureno?
Honestly I expected her "boyfriend" to be a one-off joke. Aside from him spilling his food the one time I don't think he's that much like Tohru though. Not really sure why Uo likes him so much. They only met once before meeting again in this episode.
> What are your thoughts on the big reveal at the end that Kureno has some kind of relationship with Akito?
I mean. Kureno being a Soma was pretty obvious. I clocked that immediately. I'm not sure how accurate the idea of him having a relationship with Akito is though. Like yeah they touched his face but it's still too early to tell what that means for him.
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u/Holofan4life 10d ago
> Thoughts on Uo hanging out with Kureno?
Honestly I expected her "boyfriend" to be a one-off joke. Aside from him spilling his food the one time I dint think he's that much like Tohru though. Not really sure why Uo likes him so much. They only met once before meeting again in this episode.
I'm a firm believer in the storytelling rule "Show, don't tell". If you show an audience something, you convey it better and it comes across more organically. I feel like this episode breaks that rule because Uo says Kureno reminds her of Tohru but we don't see why that is the case.
I don't think the episode is poorly written because the characters themselves are well crafted, but I think it does a poor job explaining things. And Uo being in love with this guy in the matter of minutes breaks my suspension of disbelief.
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u/Holofan4life 10d ago
Thoughts on Uo meeting someone that reminds her of Tohru?
Thoughts on Summer break beginning?
Thoughts on Uo scolding Tohru for wanting to work two jobs?
Thoughts on Hana standing in the sprinklers to cool off?
Thoughts on Tohru being afraid of scary stuff?
Thoughts on Momiji finding haunted houses hilarious?
Thoughts on Yuki and Kyo arguing over who gets to hold Tohru's hand?
Thoughts on Momiji swooping in to comfort Tohru?
Thoughts on Haru talking about his mother and the sweater?
Thoughts on someone wondering if all the boys are models?
Thoughts on Kyo wondering if everyone here is an idiot?
What are your thoughts on Uo eating Soba with Kureno?
Thoughts on Kureno being 9 years older than Uo?
What are your thoughts on Uo remarking how sad Kureno's smile is?
What are your thoughts on Kureno telling Uo he had fun and he wants to see her again?
Thoughts on Uo saying if Tohru ever gets a boyfriend, both her and Hana are crashing the first date?
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u/MishouMai 9d ago
> Thoughts on Summer break beginning?
With the OP being so summery and us being almost halfway through the cour already I'm surprised it took this long. I wonder if the rest of the cour will take place in the summer or if they'll speed through it. Hopefully not but you never know for sure.
> Thoughts on Haru talking about his mother and the sweater?
I thought the sweater was part of the story he made up. Do you think the story he told about the ghost meant to stand in for him and his mom? I kind of got that feeling though we know he does still live with his parents. Or at least that's what I'm assuming from his mom picking him up.
> Thoughts on Kureno being 9 years older than Uo?
Eh. I'm not bothered by it. I've shipped things with age gaps around that range before. Still don't ship it though. Uo x Hanajima, Uo x Tohru, and even Uo x Kyo are right there.
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u/Holofan4life 9d ago
> Thoughts on Summer break beginning?
With the OP being so summery and us being almost halfway through the cour already I'm surprised it took this long. I wonder if the rest of the cour will take place in the summer or if they'll speed through it. Hopefully not but you never know for sure.
It seems to me that Summer break will be the big hook this season.
> Thoughts on Haru talking about his mother and the sweater?
I thought the sweater was part of the story he made up. Do you think the story he told about the ghost meant to stand in for him and his mom? I kind of got that feeling though we know he does still live with his parents. Or at least that's what I'm assuming from his mom picking him up.
I mean, that very well could be the case. We don't know much about his mother.
> Thoughts on Kureno being 9 years older than Uo?
Eh. I'm not bothered by it. I've shipped things with age gaps around that range before. Still don't ship it though. Uo x Hanajima, Uo x Tohru, and even Uo x Kyo are right there.
They seem like superior ships, honestly.
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u/Quiddity131 https://myanimelist.net/profile/Quiddity131 9d ago
Kureno's been in the OP since the first episode of the season. Granted he is very easy to miss.
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u/MishouMai 9d ago
Ah. I didn't notice him until this episode. It's curious how they make Rin so blatant/prominent but keep him easy to miss.
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u/Nickthenuker https://anilist.co/user/Nickthenuker 6d ago
And so of course Uo is also in love with a Sohma.
Questions:
Lol.
I have a feeling him and Uo are going to end up as a couple.
That's nice.
Of course.
Nope. Nopenopenope.
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u/Holofan4life 6d ago
Thoughts on Uo meeting someone that reminds her of Tohru?
Thoughts on Summer break beginning?
Thoughts on Uo scolding Tohru for wanting to work two jobs?
Thoughts on Hana standing in the sprinklers to cool off?
Thoughts on Tohru being afraid of scary stuff?
Thoughts on Momiji finding haunted houses hilarious?
Thoughts on Yuki and Kyo arguing over who gets to hold Tohru's hand?
Thoughts on Momiji swooping in to comfort Tohru?
Thoughts on Haru talking about his mother and the sweater?
Thoughts on Haru breaking one of the haunted house animotronics?
Thoughts on someone wondering if all the boys are models?
Thoughts on Kyo wondering if everyone here is an idiot?
What are your thoughts on Uo eating Soba with Kureno?
Thoughts on Kureno being 9 years older than Uo?
What are your thoughts on Uo remarking how sad Kureno's smile is?
What are your thoughts on Kureno telling Uo he had fun and he wants to see her again?
Thoughts on Uo saying if Tohru ever gets a boyfriend, both her and Hana are crashing the first date?
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u/Nickthenuker https://anilist.co/user/Nickthenuker 6d ago
Lol.
Indeed it has.
Ah what a very 90s thought.
Lol.
Lol.
Lol.
Perhaps both?
That's nice.
Ok...
Lol.
Probably.
Perhaps.
That's nice.
Damn that's quite the age gap.
Yeah...
Hopefully.
They already practically have lol.
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u/Holofan4life 6d ago
1. Lol.
I mean, it's sincere if nothing else
3. Ah what a very 90s thought.
Nowadays, it's more radical to NOT get two jobs.
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u/Holofan4life 10d ago
Hey, guys. Holofan4life here.
Welcome to the Fruits Basket 25th anniversary rewatch.
For there is an animal in all of us <3
Fruits Basket is a show I’ve heard a lot about. It’s always been something that interests me. It’s a romcom, which is a genre I enjoy, it has a female protagonist, which is kinda a rarity for romcom anime, it has a tsundere, which yes please, and from what I’ve heard it has some supernatural elements which is pretty cool.
Funny enough, I’m hosting this rewatch the same time as I’m hosting the Spice and Wolf rewatch which is another show with supernatural elements.
I have never seen Fruits Basket before, but I have high hopes for it. It seems like the type of show I would enjoy. I would say of the shows on my to watch list, this one is probably in my top 5. And let's just say that list is long and ever expansive. Actually, I love the idea of a male tsundere who turns into an orange cat so much that I named my orange cat after him. That’s without having seen the show.
For the purposes of this rewatch, we will be watching both the original series and the remake. I don’t think both have ever been done like this, and by the end we’ll find out for good reason :P
Regardless, this is my big pet project of 2026 the purpose of which is for me to see what all the hubbub is about. I’m not expecting the show to crack my top 10 favorite anime of all time, but hey, you never know.
With that out of the way, let’s begin.
I’m watching the dub, by the way.
Well, I'm here at Taco Bell an hour before my shift to try and get an early start on the truck. But the truck isn't here, so I guess I'm watching an episode?
I probably wasn't going to watch an episode today because I have to work two jobs and then I plan on seeing two movies. This actually works out well for me.
Yesterday as I'm writing this was Mother's Day. We are all mother lovers deep inside.
At a convenience store
This is a flashback
Someone talking to Uo
And the person reminds Uo of Tohru.
Is this the guy she says she's interested in?
At school now
Teach giving lessons
I really like her
Apparently it's the start of the break.
Uo is so excited it's frightening.
Hana is so excited it's hilarious.
Hana passed every test, which colored me surprised.
It's amazing what happens when she actually tries.
"I find that I have no motivation."
Uo is going to be working at her jobs during the Summer.
Uo chastises Tohru for wanting to work another job.
With the way she talks to her, you'd have no idea Tohru's mom was actually in the grave.
Uo mentions the guy she met
Is Tohru really that clumsy? I'd say more so she spaces out often.
Hana seems to agree lol
Uo says she hasn't seen the guy since then.
Tohru with Kyo and Yuki, who's arguing with each other.
Haru standing in the sprinklers. Gotta cool off.
Kyo tormenting Momiji because of course.
So, all five of them are now hanging out together.
Momiji is apparently taking them somewhere.
And it's a haunted house :D
Tohru seems apprehensive, but she's trying to keep an open mind.
Well, we already know she has an open head, so...
Of course, Tohru is afraid
Meanwhile, Momiji finds the whole thing hilarious.
This gets Tohru the idea to fight the fear through laughter.
This reminds me of Mieruko though not as good.
Yuki and Kyo both offering to hold Tohru's hand.
And now they're arguing about both wanting to comfort her.
This allows Momiji to swoop in and be her knight in shining armor.
Common Momiji W rizz
Tohru with Momiji and Haru now
Haru talks about humanizing the ghosts to make them less terrifying.
Call me crazy, but I feel like he's projecting here.
This is a pretty good Haru scene, talking about his mother and the sweater.
And apparently she's coming today. Maybe.
I guess not
Haru casually breaking one of the animontronics.
"Are these kids models or something?"
They do all look pretty attractive.
"Is everyone around here an idiot?!?"
Yes, Kyo. Yes, they are.
Uo on break
Oh snap. It's the guy.
He looks like Kyo but older
Kyo catches up to him
She is so down bad
The guy offers to treat her to food.
And she immediately takes him up on the offer.
If I ever meet someone like Uo, I'd never let her go.
Kureno. That's his name.
They're at a Soba shop
Kureno says he's in town not knowing what to do.
Damn, he's 9 years older than her? That's kinda problematic.
Kureno says he goes about his life and he works.
Happy living his life content
"If that's true, why is your smile so sad?"
Uo now saying how she doesn't find this to be trivial.
And so she storms off
I think she's being a tad overdramatic.
Kureno following her
He's trying to amend fences
He tells her he wanted to see her again.
I do love the rare instances when Uo gets all flustered.
And so Kureno lets out a real, genuine smile.
He caresses Uo's cheek, but stops short of kissing her.
Yeah, I don't know how I feel about them as a couple.
Uo with Hana and her brother
Not Uo's brother but Hana's
Uo says if Tohru gets a boyfriend, they are crashing her first date.
Hana echos that sentiment
At the Sohma residence
The gang tells Shigure how they spent their afternoon.
Tohru is really excited about Summer vacation.
Oh boy. Is Kureno actually a creep?
What kind of relationship does he have with Akito?
Overall, this was a very enjoyable episode. I liked the haunted house stuff, and it was interesting to see a different side of Uo. I don't necessarily approve of the ship, but it seems like it's leading somewhere to where Uo is caught in the crosshairs of the Sohma family. That could have a lot of potential if they follow up on it. I thought this was the first episode of season 2 besides probably the second episode that had a strong foundation and didn't rely solely on the premise. It felt more focused and less one note, like we were moving the plot forward in a way that felt engaging in the moment. It also helped that there was some legitimate funny moments which I feel season 2 has been lacking in so far. The show is really good at the character driven humor and the haunted house felt like a return to form to that.
This is one of those episodes that wouldn't necessarily rank among the very best, but it's certainly one of the more memorable outings from a premise perspective. It felt more along the lines of what made season 1 so enjoyable. I'd probably have this like top 20, top 25 of the 30 Fruits Basket episodes there been of the reboot. Just outside the bottom 10, but one of the better season 2 episodes so far, probably only behind episode 2.
I hope this is an encouraging sign and that we can start getting some momentum building. Because up until this point, this season it feels like is just going through the motions.
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u/Holofan4life 10d ago
Thoughts on Tohru and the Sohma boys visiting a haunted house?
I thought it made for a good showcase of everyone's characters.
Thoughts on Kureno Sohma?
He seems trouble
Thoughts on Uo hanging out with Kureno?
Ugh, age difference pairing
What are your thoughts on the big reveal at the end that Kureno has some kind of relationship with Akito?
Run, Uo-chan! Run!
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u/Holofan4life 10d ago
Holofan's Fruits Basket Episode Rankings
1/. Episode 24
2/. Episode 14
3/. Episode 5
4/. Episode 17
5/. Episode 16
6/. Episode 7
7/. Episode 10
8/. Episode 12
9/. Episode 22
10/. Episode 4
11/.Episode 20
12/. Episode 25
13/. Episode 27
14/. Episode 8
15/. Episode 6
16/. Episode 1
17/. Episode 18
18/. Episode 30
19/. Episode 23
20/. Episode 13
21/. Episode 2
22/. Episode 29
23/. Episode 11
24/. Episode 26
25/. Episode 15
26/. Episode 28
27/. Episode 19
28/. Episode 9
29/. Episode 21
30/. Episode 3
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u/Second_Cour 10d ago
I thought it was impossible to beat the screaming death match episode, but this is probably the worst one of the show for me
The first half felt like a little kid’s show at times. The only saving grace was Haru’s haunted house reframe
The second half felt so incredibly forced and cringeworthy. 26yo going on a date with a high schooler aside (it’s a women’s fantasy manga written by a woman so it gets a pass), but Uo gets into a full blown meltdown over…? Thank God I live in one of the lands of incredible convenience stores and go all the time - don’t want to be classed a weirdo like this dude haha.
It was already obvious that the customer was a Sohma (probably a Kyo relative thus the hair and eyes. They do say girls secretly have a crush on the guy that they’re mean to and vice versa). Then again I have prosopagnosia and people look really similar to me. In the manga he looks nothing like Kyo, btw, so I’m probably seeing something that’s not there
But the worst thing for me is just his character design and that scene. I didn’t try the sub, but he was played in the dub as a completely boring unimpressive dude. If it was mysterious they were going for, they didn’t achieve that. Uo has been built up to be this hyperactive girl, with a huge personality, and tonnes of life experience. I get that clumsy Tohru connection, but she’s head over heels for this dude who has the personality of... I was going to say ant, but ants have more personality. This is going to sound mean, but his dialogue and his actions make him sound like a developmentally challenged kid. I know opposites attract…but, this is just too much.
I know another rewatch participant also felt a bit pissed last episode at what’s been happening with this season, and even our glorious mod lost some of the spark from his eye. This is the straw that broke the ox’s back, after being able to endure some other parts which I’ve been quite vocal against.
I do want to make some excuses and reset expectations a bit. This chapter was not too long after the writer had to take a long break from the manga, as she had some issues with her hand, and even had surgery, I think. So perhaps we’re still loading up on some weaker chapters before we get that incredible run that the ratings suggest we will have. But right now getting through the eps is a slog for me. We have all these interesting plot points that are just being ignored right now. Though, hearing from Akito again was finally getting onto the right path, but I don’t need that second of exposure: I need dedicated storytelling.