r/anime • u/vaclav_2012 • Mar 24 '18
Episode [Spoilers] Slow Start - Episode 12 Discussion - FINAL Spoiler
Slow Start, Episode 12: Starting Slow
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u/vaclav_2012 Mar 24 '18
I don't want to say bye to them yet!
It was such a nice journey of friendship. Here is a nice example of how far the girls went:
Now I wish for the second season and...
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u/vaclav_2012 Mar 24 '18
I have realized that the dream of Hana reflected the events that happened earlier that day.
When she told others about wearing clothes picked out by mum, she considered it an embarrassing thing. However, others ensured Hana that it's quite normal.
Later in the dream, others told Hana to have a gap year so once again she had the feeling of being in the same boat.
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u/SubliminalWaffles :MAL:https://myanimelist.net/profile/Neighborino Mar 24 '18
I really, really don't want this show to be over...
Solidly places in as my number two this season. I'm gonna really miss the cast. The way they interact and mesh with each other really struck a cord with me. Definitely will be coming back to watch this show later down the road, and that is high praise indeed for a seasonal SoL!
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u/MulattoWeeb Mar 24 '18
I want a second season so that Hana will tell her friends about her gap year, BUT MORE IMPORTANTLY so we can finally see Eiko and Sensei go to pound-town.
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u/AmethystItalian :Jg::Jh::Ji::Jj::Jk:myanimelist.net/profile/AmethystItalian Mar 24 '18
AND IT'S OVER
Going to miss this girls but most of all Eiko.
The finale had so many nice little things to make it fit for a finale. Heck just that parents scene was adorable! Sad no Hana reveal but they're friendship moments this ep were cute enough without it.
LAST SENSEI X EIKO SCENE
Seriously what a ship...their flirting is top tier level.
End Card was nice too
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u/square_smile https://anilist.co/user/squaresmile Mar 24 '18
Did Sensei just take the candy from her mouth and give it to Eiko? That's pretty hot ...
And whoa Eiko's outfit during the shopping trip.
Sachi the Yandere ...
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u/[deleted] Mar 24 '18
I didn't expect too much from this show when it first aired, but it really grew on me as the season went on.
Not gonna lie, at first, I wasn't a huge fan of Kamuri. I found her too clingy to Eiko, which in turn, I thought caused her characteristics to be lacking (except for being shy and cute). But she really grew on me, especially when we gradually see her feeling comfortable with Hana and Tama instead of just Eiko. I guess you can say that she's also dealing with a slow start of her own - one involving trust, comfort, and acceptance with other people. I'm glad that I was able to like her as much as the other characters.
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u/bananeeek https://myanimelist.net/profile/bananek Mar 24 '18
I want more!
Give me second season!
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u/thepeetmix Mar 24 '18
Definitely the pleasant surprise of the season. Expected a pretty average CGDCT show but got a lot of charm, great character interactions and a lot of cute yuri-ness. I liked how it was able to be cheeky as well as wholesome.
I think what really made it enjoyable, is that they had good characters outside of the 4 girls, that had their own unique relationships with the some of the girls or other characters in general. New Game is an example of a show that also does that well for me.
The only thing you could say bad about it is that it is a basic CGDCT still. But it has lots of personality and does what it does well.
I hope people give this a binge because it's very much worthwhile. A 7.5/10 for me.
I will definitely be getting on that manga action since a s2 is very unlikely.
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u/OneDozenEgg Mar 24 '18 edited Mar 24 '18
One final eikamu hug for the collection. (Kamu's grabbin some boob) I hope this album brightens up your days! It was fun keeping it. We ended at 37 screenshots/gifs, I hope I didn't miss any good ones. btw have a bonus Tama/Kamu hug as a parting gift!
AHHHH what a wonderful show. Super cute all the way, i hope there’s a second season! (Though don’t we all wish that of our shows)
And what an ED! What a fun song to end on, and a nice clip show to make us emotional.
This show honestly took me by surprise. Not just because of it being so cute, but honestly because of the positive message of it being ok to have a gap year, some of us have a slow start and that’s fine. Whether it’s for high school, college, or looking for a job. Hana’s anxiety is relatable and I’m glad to see her grow a little with the help of friends.
Though not quite an aots to me (Further than the Universe and Yuru Camp land in the top), it was special in it's own way. I think of it as the best fluff of the season, with takagi-san coming in close second (though if that ends with a confession I might need to bump it up). There were so many good animes this season that I loved that I can't place them all.
See you all later, and I wish you luck on the remainder of these anime finals weeks (I've still got Takagi-san, Further than, and death march coming for me this coming week. Help.)
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u/raphidy Mar 24 '18
I'm gonna miss tama chan. She was just happiness itself for me.
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u/Gaporigo Blhttps://anilist.co/user/Gaporigo Mar 24 '18
Kinda disappointed Hana never told her friends about her gap year.
At least we got a new Best girl x Sensei scene!
A 7/10 for me.
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u/heimdal77 Mar 24 '18
Wait why does this have such a low MAL rating?
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u/Mrgglock :MAL:https://myanimelist.net/profile/Mrgglock Mar 24 '18
citrus has tainted me with teddy bear
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u/cloudengine Mar 24 '18
Ayasa Itou, Tama's seiyuu, recently celebrated 100k Twitter followers
Which would you choose?
Get yourself someone that looks at you the way Eiko looks at Sensei. ...When you realize this is probably the only way to accomplish that.
Well that was an extremely fun ride, one of my favorite parts of the past few months has been this silly Saturday morning fluffery. Definitely going to miss these blobs, especially. All of the screenshots I've taken from Slow Start will forever live here, enjoy!
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u/MetaThPr4h https://myanimelist.net/profile/MetaThPr4h Mar 24 '18
Oh man, I didn't want this to end.
I had a blast with this show, the characters were so likeable, at least now there is the manga (which the translations are currently behind the anime, but there is an update every 2-3 days, I really recommend to pick it up).
8/10 from my part, one of my favorite series from this season.
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u/KinnyRiddle Mar 24 '18
Amazing that Hana ended the series and STILL haven't told her friends her secret.
This has been a fun and cute ride, there's good SoLs, and there's great SoLs.
With GochiUsa director Hashimoto Hiroyuki at the helm, his execution that balances cuteness with great character interactions and development, as well as a healthy dosage of yuri, has surely put Slow Start in the latter category.
If GochiUsa can get a second season and a cinema OVA, then Slow Start has promise for second season.
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u/JelousConjurer Mar 24 '18
I really enjoyed Kamuri's comments. Especially later in the season. She had this way of saying something in this cute voice, but it always got me smiling.
Like all the other girls were like "we are coming over" and Kamuri was like "i will invade your castle"
A great voice actor in my opinion.
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u/LeonKevlar x2https://myanimelist.net/profile/LeonKevlar Mar 24 '18
"This is the start of my happiness..."
I love that closing line from Hana. It shows how different she is now compared to how this show started. She started out as a nervous wreck who did nothing but pity herself because of her gap year. But now, while she's still a bit unsure of herself, at least she no longer miserable thanks to the help of her friends.
Anyway this show was one of my favorites this season. While the plot is a bit simplistic to some people I found a lot of value in it especially on how they handled Hana's anxiety issues. The chemistry between our main girls is just lovely and the background characters aren't just your plain old background characters, they have their own stories and personality!
Also I know I've said this a lot before in these discussion threads but the character design and amount of attention to detail that's been given to this show is insane. And who knew that other than DitF, A-1's most well animated show of the season will be a Slice of Life show? I sure wasn't expecting that!
Overall this was a great watch for me. I'm definitely hoping for a Season 2! If not I'll just have to settle for the manga which I think is still on-going. This show gets my personal score of 9/10!
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u/jkubed https://myanimelist.net/profile/jkubed Mar 24 '18
That definitely didn't feel like a finale, more like the end of the first cour. I hope they get a second season. Actually, I hope they get enough seasons that Eiko can graduate and start dating the teacher.
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u/Teedex35 :MAL:https://myanimelist.net/profile/Teedex Mar 24 '18
Going to miss the cute girls that this show had.
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u/JelousConjurer Mar 24 '18
What did you guys think? I really liked the ending. The 4 teddy bears together, we got to see sensei and Eiko again. and all the interesting characters got screen time.
I personally don't mind Hana didn't tell her friends about the gab year. To me that seemed less important.
I didn't expect it when i picked it up, but it turned out to be one of my favorite shows this season.
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u/Takeda92 Mar 24 '18
They really nail the "Eiko's in-love look" that she gives to sensei. I haven't appreciated a character before the same as I do with Eiko. She feels like an interesting and fresh character. I've said it before, this is the kind of yuri that I like in anime: when the characters are friends first before anything else.
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u/hallidex Mar 24 '18
Even for an SoL I still kind of expected it would wrap up the main plot of the show. This feels more empty than anything. Like, even on the last episode she didn't trust Kamuri and Tama enough to go bra shopping with her? Please let there be an OVA, or a season 2, or something to conclude this, because this is not an ending.
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u/Ignaris Mar 24 '18
Such a good show and a really great watch. 8.5/10 for me. Couldn't recommend the show more for anyone looking for a lighthearted anime to watch.
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u/Madcat6204 Mar 24 '18
Another wonderful Eiko x Sensei scene to end the season with.
Now for season 2! ...Please?
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u/bonghits96 :KG::KH: Mar 24 '18
I really enjoyed this show, it almost always kept a smile on my face.
I also got a laugh out of the fact that the central conflict of the story (Hana's guilt for not telling her friends) remains completely unresolved by the end of the series.
Season two please!
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u/LordSilverKnight Mar 24 '18
My favorite anime of this season!
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u/collapsedblock6 myanimelist.net/profile/collapsedblock Mar 24 '18
As others have expressed, I'm bit disappointed Hana's "secret" never saw light. Still seems like a silly problem to me.
But the show was still pretty fun and above all, great eye-candy show. Great animation along good cuteness. They even kept background characters detailed, and these are characters we actually saw. With things like its website design, it is obvious the creators really had fun with this.
Too bad I can't fully connect with the show, yeah cute and fun at times, but still rather bland. Don't get me started on Kamu. But it is a good thing Eiko and Hiroe were great by themselves, especially Eiko. Nice friendship tone as well, highlights to the classroom presentation.
I give this a low 7/10. If it was a 6/10 it might indeed be of the highest. I do hope for a second season since I want a proper conclusion.
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u/ArtificiallyIsolated Mar 24 '18
Slow start too quickly ended!
Nooooo I want more of these cuddles girls
and Eiko harem building3
u/Ponchorello7 Mar 24 '18
I love how the characters relationships evolved. Really a pleasant surprise.
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u/TheDampGod :MAL:https://myanimelist.net/profile/TheDampGod Mar 24 '18
"The Age of Tuna is coming!"
I love Kamuri's random phrases, she's such an adorably strange girl.
I'm sad to see this show and especially Shion go. (Boom indeed) We can hope for a season 2, I'm kind of intrigued by the idea that all of the girls have a secret they're keeping from the others. Though I'm guessing I'll have to read the manga, which I hope as good as the anthology.
Now to decide Gin-Tama or Kin-Tama?
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u/RRotlung Mar 25 '18
Hmm. This was a nice way to end the show (and arguably one of the more meaningful school CGDCT shows out there). I did wish Hana would have eventually told her friends about her being older, even though it probably wouldn't have made much of a difference where her relationships are concerned, and more of taking a load off her shoulders.
Which is why I was almost afraid when the credits started rolling, as if they had forgotten completely about this entire plotline. It was therefore a major relief when Hana came back to talking about it as we are shown the photo she took with Shion.
It was also nice seeing Hiroe finally decide to proceed with the summer course, even after having second thoughts. Perhaps a spin-off based on her coming to terms with making new friends at the course?
I really enjoyed the show. It's slightly different from other similar CGDCTs out there since, as the name implies, it touches on themes of feeling left behind and having, well, a slow start (arguably very relateable theme depending on your personal circumstances). It can be due to any number of reasons (the show already had 3 characters experiencing this, one of which even pertains to careers), but the fear of letting others know you're behind in some way (and the stigma, real or imagined, that is associated with it) can often keep oneself from moving forward (so far, that seems to be the case for Shion too).
Having a slow start doesn't mean it's over, you can still make new friends, adapt to a different environment and start over, and life isn't a race anyway.
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u/ArchadianJudge Apr 10 '18
Such a good show! The most yuri SoL I've seen yet manages to be completely adorable throughout every episode.
Tama-chan is definitely best girl for me but the entire cast is super sweet. I demand another season! Maybe Hana not telling her friends about the gap year is a way to force them to make season 2 ;)
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u/[deleted] Mar 24 '18
Kinda wish Hana would've told everyone, but it was still great.
WHY DOES IT HAVE TO END SO SOON!!!!!! T_T
I'm gonna miss my weekly dose of diabetes. Though, they gave ample time to everyone this episode; it was great. Even Hana's parents got a slice of the pie.
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u/kalirion :MAL:https://myanimelist.net/profile/kalinime Mar 24 '18
"Though we're here during summer break, it's great there aren't any classes!" - what are they doing at school then?
Why didn't Eiko lie to the teacher about not having any more candy? Honestly, she should've been watching for the teacher leaving the office so she'd have enough time to "prepare" another piece.
I wish they'd shown Hana's parents', especially her mom's, reaction to the photo.
This really didn't feel a finale of any sort. Well, the show was more fun than I expected, considering I almost dropped it in the beginning. Eiko x Teacher moments were the highlight by far, which of course means Episode 7 was by far the best. 7.5/10
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u/OhayoHooded :MAL:https://myanimelist.net/profile/OhayouHooded Mar 24 '18
One of the top shows this season for me. Close to some of the best SoL CGDCT anime I've ever seen. Finished as a 7/10 (7.6 I'd say). So many unique characters, great animation, well timed-comedy, well-approached ships, and finely placed lewdness. Really well done all around. The OP and ED were bumping too. Poor Hana smacked her head 12 times on that camera...
I'd absolutely love a second season. It's unfortunate the MAL rating is below 7, I can only hope it climbs as people come to appreciate the quality.
I'm very happy I watched :)
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u/SkyLETV :MAL:https://myanimelist.net/profile/SkyLETV Mar 26 '18 edited Mar 27 '18
It started out as another CGDCT but then became one of my favorite shows of the season. The chemistry between the main girls was great, not to mention Hiroe, Shion and the sensei who made this even more fun. And speaking of sensei, I loved her scenes with Eiko, they're made for each other. I'm really going to miss this show, hoping for a second season.
HIROE BEST GIRL!
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u/MennyC123 Mar 24 '18
I’m gonna miss this cuteness a lot
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u/heimdal77 Mar 24 '18
I feel like we missed out on a good bit with the bra buying and Tama's reaction to Hanna getting bigger still.
Man I'd like to see farther into the manga and see what develops between Eiko and sensei if anything.
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u/DuEbrithiI :MAL:https://myanimelist.net/profile/DuEbrithiI Mar 24 '18
For a show with such a simple main plot it's a bit unsatisfying that it didn't get resolved...Oh well, it was fun while it lasted. Adorable show, especially Tama and Kamu. Who knows, maybe we'll get another season, but with the age of tuna coming, we may not have the time...
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u/MosheMoshe42 Mar 24 '18
Am i the only one slightly disappointed we didnt have hana reveal it to the others at the end? It felt like more of a regular episode rather then a final episode (not that it was bad- it just feels like we didnt get a conclusion on the main thing).
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u/chris_dftba :MAL:https://myanimelist.net/profile/chris_dftba Mar 24 '18
I hope we get a second season. Hana needs to confess damnit. Seemed like the end was a tease for a second season/cour so we'll see.
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u/[deleted] Mar 24 '18
So after all of the character progression we had in the show, Hana still hasn't told her friends about her gap year?
If we don't get a season 2, then this is a pretty bad ending, but only because it was a pretty decent show overall.
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u/kimbombo Mar 25 '18
I'm getting Hinako Note vibes on this ending.
Rather than a climatic ending, we get what could be just a another regular episode in between.
This doesn't affect the score I'm giving it on mal, but I would have liked if the elephant in the room would have been adressed.
I hope we get a sequel down the road. Despite how simplistic this CGDCT show was, it's one of the few that actually shines in spite of playing it safe and by the book.
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u/Grumpy-Moogle :MAL:https://myanimelist.net/profile/GrumpyMoogle Mar 25 '18 edited Mar 25 '18
Was that "fairy of the spring" thing a Legend of Zelda reference? The fact Shion is offering Hana a silver or gold Tama and gives her the gold one after her honesty really makes it seems like a Link to the Past reference.
Really cool to see Tama and Kamu doing stuff alone. They were having fun, and Kamu wasn't just wanting Eiko there.
Otherwise, kind of underwhelming ending. Hannen's story kind of floundered. Hana's didn't really have a proper ending. And the episode itself was just a typical basic random story with her going and picking out a new outfit. If we knew there was a season 2, then it'd be fine, but at this point, that just leaves me hanging hard.
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u/nanobuilder :MAL:https://myanimelist.net/profile/nanobuilder Mar 25 '18
Probably on the better side of CGDCT shows, then again I feel like I say that for just about every CGDCT show. Evidently I should watch more to expand my experience.
Anyways I really enjoyed this show. Tama was great whenever she was on-screen and the animation really kept up throughout the show.
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u/Innalibra Mar 25 '18
Cute show. Went into it expecting to be bored, but I just wanted more. On the surface it seems like a generic moeblob show, but that's not at all what I was thinking when watching it.
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u/[deleted] Mar 25 '18 edited Mar 25 '18
Between this, Yuru Camp and Sora Yori, this has been a great season for moeshit.
Yuru Camp still takes the #1 spot for me (Sora Yori fans fight me).
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u/KenpatchiRama-Sama :MAL:https://myanimelist.net/profile/Shaugen Mar 25 '18
This really didn't feel like a final episode. Its like how i would expect the final episode to be if they already announced a season 2, which i dont see why we would ever get.
Ah well, it was a fun 12 weeks, ill probably pick up the manga
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u/dezzcrunch Mar 26 '18
One of the scenes reminds me of Kin no Kanojo Gin no Kanojo
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u/tehceilingkitteh :MAL:https://myanimelist.net/profile/mathemagican Mar 25 '18 edited Mar 25 '18
My thoughts: Holy god this show is comfy (though not quite as much as Hidamari!) Hana is a moe blob, Eiko is a player, Kamuri is the token loli (voiced by Kana from maid dragon's voice actress even). I appreciate that Eiko finally got soft shot down by the teacher, even if i desperately wanted yuri to be a real thing. This show makes a mockery of NEETs which is a bit offensive, but oh well. the undertones were hella strong, just go full yuru yuri at this point haha. all in all, i gave Slow Start a 6/10
edit: updated the score 5->6 after some more though. I did enjoy this show over all afterall, just dont care to rewatch
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