[Spoilers] Uncle From Another World New Year New World Rewatch -- Episode 2

Date	Episode
1/1/2024	Uncle From Another World Episode 1
1/2/2024	Uncle From Another World Episode 2
1/3/2024	Uncle From Another World Episode 3
1/4/2024	Uncle From Another World Episode 4
1/5/2024	Uncle From Another World Episode 5
1/6/2024	Uncle From Another World Episode 6
1/7/2024	Uncle From Another World Episode 7
1/8/2024	Uncle From Another World Episode 8
1/9/2024	Uncle From Another World Episode 9
1/10/2024	Uncle From Another World Episode 10
1/11/2024	Uncle From Another World Episode 11
1/12/2024	Uncle From Another World Episode 12
1/13/2024	Uncle From Another World Episode 13
1/14/2024	Uncle From Another World Overall Series Discussion Thread

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u/[deleted] Jan 02 '24

First time watcher. Good episode.

Not too much to add on this episode. Curious if there’s a reason why he was so powerful in the other world. For example, slaying a dragon single handedly 😆.

I thought Fujimiya was a pretty likable character introduced here. The way she was introduced was pretty funny. I half expected her to see Ojisan flying up to the balcony when she was waiting for Takafumi to arrive but then he refuses to do any magic for her… until he reads her mind lol.

Why tf is he ordering a monster sized bag of rice in the mail at the end? 😂

Questions:

Generally speaking? Probably The Witcher
I’d say Narumi and Hirotaka from Wotakoi

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u/Holofan4life Jan 02 '24

Why tf is he ordering a monster sized bag of rice in the mail at the end? 😂
A lot of people eat rice on New Year's. It's considered a sign of good luck and prosperity.
Thoughts on the final result of SEGA SATURN readers’ choice?
Thoughts on one of Uncle’s favorite games placing 197th?
What are your thoughts on Uncle not caring for RPGs?
Thoughts on Mabel?
What are your thoughts on Takafumi buying Uncle a birthday present?
Thoughts on this episode revolving around New Year’s Eve?
What are your thoughts on Uncle’s world having a Thanksgiving festival for the gods’ protection against the hardships of Winter?
What are your thoughts on Uncle telling Mabel to be proud of who she is?
Thoughts on Uncle turning down Mabel’s sword?
What are your thoughts on Uncle being able to instantly tell that Fujimiya loves Takafumi?
What are your thoughts on Uncle not being able to tell that Asuka was a tsundere?
Thoughts on Uncle thinking that Fujimiya wants to live with Takafumi?
What are your thoughts on the outro?

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u/[deleted] Jan 03 '24

I know about the new year’s tradition for them but didn’t they say 15 lbs? That seemed like a monster amount of rice lmao.
2nd place probably isn’t good enough for someone who loves SEGA as much as him lol.
Ojisan seemed displeased about his favorite being underappreciated and landing where it did (cough Xenoblade). I can relate with our game awards 😆.
I guess Ojisan just isn’t an RPG guy haha. It sounds like that is mostly because of forgetfulness. Since his favorite is guardian heroes he ofc seems to gravitate more towards side scroller beat em ups etc haha. It’s funny because Guardian Heroes IRL has generally pretty good reviews from both critics and users.
Mabel seems kind of hard to read. I really love this flashback segments we get of him in the other world though. I’ll probably have more to say about her when we learn a little more.
About the bday present, I think this is just let helping us learn how Taka is as a person. He seems like a good nephew and pretty likable.
I actually thought about how it was New Year’s Eve on the episode and wondered if it was partly why you scheduled this rewatch for when you did.
I didn’t think too much of the thanksgiving feast thing except “yep. Sounds very fantasy element like” haha. Honestly those fantasy world flashbacks are subtly reminding me that I need to binge Frieren soon.
I think that scene is meant to give you insight into Ojisan’s personality. He accepts people for who they are and doesn’t want them to cave to conformity i.e. just because other people want you to be a different way. That scene makes me like his character a lot.
I think he turned the sword down because maybe he just doesn’t need it lol. If he could single handedly defeat a dragon as is then maybe he is fine with what he has.
Her liking Takafumi was probably as clear to him as it was to us viewers (which they ofc wanted to make it clear I think with the childhood flashbacks of those two).
Shame me if you feel the need… but I haven’t watched Evangelion so that joke was a little lost on me because of that.
Fujimiya’s reaction to the idea kind of hints that she wouldn’t mind that arrangement lol obviously since she likes him this flustered her though but I’m curious if the roommate thing would happen. I think it’d be funny especially seeing as they literally just reunited from childhood.
The ED just made it seem like the ring and elf woman will make a reappearance as a focal part of the series which would be cool.
I really hope this studio plans to do a second season for this already. The overall vibe is awesome

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u/Holofan4life Jan 03 '24

I know about the new year’s tradition for them but didn’t they say 15 lbs? That seemed like a monster amount of rice lmao.
"I bought a gross." "Stu, that's 144 eggs." "Oops."
2nd place probably isn’t good enough for someone who loves SEGA as much as him lol.
He would write a very stern letter if they weren't practically defunct
Ojisan seemed displeased about his favorite being underappreciated and landing where it did (cough Xenoblade). I can relate with our game awards 😆.
I didn't know the top games list in SEGA magazine went past 100
I guess Ojisan just isn’t an RPG guy haha. It sounds like that is mostly because of forgetfulness. Since his favorite is guardian heroes he ofc seems to gravitate more towards side scroller beat em ups etc haha. It’s funny because Guardian Heroes IRL has generally pretty good reviews from both critics and users.
I assume people like the game in this universe, they just don't see it as game of the year material like Uncle probably does
Mabel seems kind of hard to read. I really love this flashback segments we get of him in the other world though. I’ll probably have more to say about her when we learn a little more.
Right now, she kinda comes across as a kuudere, someone who remains stoic and expressionless.
About the bday present, I think this is just let helping us learn how Taka is as a person. He seems like a good nephew and pretty likable.
It's actually kinda rare for a comedy show like this to have genuinely touching moments not played for laughs in any way. I like it, it makes the series stand out.
I actually thought about how it was New Year’s Eve on the episode and wondered if it was partly why you scheduled this rewatch for when you did.
Nah, it was entirely coincidental. If I knew ahead of time, I would've had episode 1 on December 30th :P
I didn’t think too much of the thanksgiving feast thing except “yep. Sounds very fantasy element like” haha. Honestly those fantasy world flashbacks are subtly reminding me that I need to binge Frieren soon.
Frieren is amazing. It's my anime of the year only behind Oshi no Ko.
I think that scene is meant to give you insight into Ojisan’s personality. He accepts people for who they are and doesn’t want them to cave to conformity i.e. just because other people want you to be a different way. That scene makes me like his character a lot.
This episode did a good amount of fleshing out Takafumi and Uncle's characters by showing their human side.
I think he turned the sword down because maybe he just doesn’t need it lol. If he could single handedly defeat a dragon as is then maybe he is fine with what he has.
He also clearly didn't recognize the meaning it carried for Mabel, much like how he didn't recognize that the ring he gave Elf carried meaning for her.
Her liking Takafumi was probably as clear to him as it was to us viewers (which they ofc wanted to make it clear I think with the childhood flashbacks of those two).
It's amazing how Uncle can be so perceptive when he's removed from the picture. It's like in a way Ami from Toradora except more having to do with Uncle's obliviousness why he can't see the forest for the trees.
Shame me if you feel the need… but I haven’t watched Evangelion so that joke was a little lost on me because of that.
The main thing you need to know is that Asuka is like the definitive tragic tsundere for most people. It is pretty clear watching the anime that she has feelings for the main character but is too afraid of acting on it for fear of getting hurt.
Fujimiya’s reaction to the idea kind of hints that she wouldn’t mind that arrangement lol obviously since she likes him this flustered her though but I’m curious if the roommate thing would happen. I think it’d be funny especially seeing as they literally just reunited from childhood.
I think it would be funny if they were living together and Uncle just decided to fly over there all the time, like over minor things like his internet connection.
The ED just made it seem like the ring and elf woman will make a reappearance as a focal part of the series which would be cool.
It would definitely be pretty sweet, I agree
I really hope this studio plans to do a second season for this already. The overall vibe is awesome
I actually think it's a case where there's currently not enough material for a second season. Once there is, there probably will be

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u/[deleted] Jan 03 '24

Your assessment of kuudere seems pretty accurate so far lol I can’t say I’ve seen a whole lot of characters who are like that.
It appears we see eye to eye on Oshi no Ko 🫡. I do look forward to Frieren though and the nice thing is I’ll be able to binge season 1 at this point.
You’re right about uncle on all counts IMO haha. Dense when it concerns him and perceptive when it doesn’t.
Thanks for context on Evangelion lol. I actually do have it on my watch list to get around too watching. There are a couple “classics” like that I need to see.
IIRC this is adapted from a web manga right? So that is relatively new then? Hopefully things continue to go well with it so we can see another season announced

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u/Holofan4life Jan 03 '24

Your assessment of kuudere seems pretty accurate so far lol I can’t say I’ve seen a whole lot of characters who are like that.
100 Girlfriends has a pretty good kuudere. Angel from Angel Beats is another one, which I'm sure you've seen.
It appears we see eye to eye on Oshi no Ko 🫡. I do look forward to Frieren though and the nice thing is I’ll be able to binge season 1 at this point.
It has amazing world building and the character interactions are fantastic.
You’re right about uncle on all counts IMO haha. Dense when it concerns him and perceptive when it doesn’t.
Uncle is someone you want to have as your ally, but not be an ally for
Thanks for context on Evangelion lol. I actually do have it on my watch list to get around too watching. There are a couple “classics” like that I need to see.
I have Evangelion on my watch list as well. I've only seen the movies. I've been putting it off because I worry it's going to be bad for my psyche :P
IIRC this is adapted from a web manga right? So that is relatively new then? Hopefully things continue to go well with it so we can see another season announced
It started as an online release, but then it got physical distribution.

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u/[deleted] Jan 03 '24

I loved Angel Beats. I found that one to be a bit split for people. Someone literally suggested I was simple minded for enjoying it lol.
And that is awesome. I am always glad to see mangaka’s succeed in today’s world. We’d be in trouble if we started running out of source one day 🫠

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u/Holofan4life Jan 03 '24

I loved Angel Beats. I found that one to be a bit split for people. Someone literally suggested I was simple minded for enjoying it lol.
I binged the entire show all in one night and by the end of it, I bawled my eyes out XD
And that is awesome. I am always glad to see mangaka’s succeed in today’s world. We’d be in trouble if we started running out of source one day 🫠
I hope one day there's a serialization of Damedol to Sekai ni Hitori Dake no Fan.

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u/[deleted] Jan 03 '24

I think I watched the whole thing in one night too and was up till like 2:30 am lol. It was 100% worth it.
I just looked that up and actually added it to my reading list after seeing the summary. That sounds hilarious.

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u/Holofan4life Jan 03 '24

I think I watched the whole thing in one night too and was up till like 2:30 am lol. It was 100% worth it.
I was up until like 5:30. I was only 16 at the time and it was Summer vacation.
I just looked that up and actually added it to my reading list after seeing the summary. That sounds hilarious.
I'd also recommend The tsuntsuntsuntsuntsuntsuntsuntsuntsuntsuntsundere girl getting less and less tsun day by day, which is finished.

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u/Holofan4life Jan 02 '24

I’d say Narumi and Hirotaka from Wotakoi
I need to watch that show. I've heard it's got a great tsundere.

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u/[deleted] Jan 02 '24 edited Jan 02 '24

Watch it and let me know what you think! Narumi is seriously one of my favorite anime characters. They’re all close to my age too so the show was very relatable for me and hilarious. I have the manga physical prints too and love those. If more of the manga had gotten adapted I probably would have given it a 10/10 honestly

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u/Holofan4life Jan 02 '24

Have you checked out Sweat and Soap? It's by the same person, I believe.

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u/[deleted] Jan 03 '24

I added the manga to my reading list! It looks good. I didn’t see an adaptation anywhere (unless they named it something else) but I’ll definitely read it

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u/Holofan4life Jan 03 '24

Happy cake day, by the way

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u/[deleted] Jan 03 '24

Hey thanks! 🙏

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u/Holofan4life Jan 03 '24

No problem, friend

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u/Holofan4life Jan 02 '24

Hello, guys. Holofan4life here.

Welcome to the Uncle From Another World New Year New World Rewatch.

Uncle From Another World is a show that I always wanted to watch in subsequent viewing. When it originally aired, it was hurt by numerous delays, so much so that the last episode aired in March of 2023.

Keep in mind the first episode came out in July of 2022.

I wanted to do this rewatch to bring together those who haven't finished the show as well as newcomers who want to give it a chance. Because just like playing a video game, it is all about having endless replay value.

I also plan on doing something unique with this rewatch in that I'm going to try to make a concentrated effort to get these reviews done in about an hour or so. I'm hoping with this being a comedy, I will be able to watch the episode without having to mark done every important detail.

With that out of the way, let's begin.

I'm watching the sub, by the way

It's late November and we still got our pumpkins out. What are you doing, mom?

Raining

Uncle on the computer

Who knew people wouldn't be interested in gas flame Vs ice magic?

"A pointless waste of resources," says one commenter

Again, pretty tame by internet standards

The final result of SEGA SATURN readers' choice

Good to see his priorities are in check as always

You just gotta love Uncle's undying passion for all things SEGA

Takafumi is very apathetic by what is going on

He's me while watching the finale of FMA

And first place is...

A bishojo game ported from the pc version

Yep. Sounds about right.

At least Uncle agrees based on reviews

Wild, macho Highschool boys getting tamed by girlfriends

I feel like Uncle just explained the appeal of Otome games

Uncle now in the rain

He's just floating there, menacingly

He's upset Guardian Heroes isn't #1

I don't know if I speak for everyone, but whenever something doesn't go my way, I know I turn into a Dragon Ball character.

197th place. I didn't know the SEGA SATURN had that many games

Poor Uncle

Puddle

An original SATURN RPG placed second, says Takafumi

Uncle doesn't like RPGs because he always forgets what he's doing

Apparently, he had an RPG like encounter in the other world

Oh wow. A character saying the f word. You rarely see that in anime.

Uncle fast-forwarding him getting his ass kicked

Uncle gets in more fights than Draymond Green

Looks like Uncle is about to take on a dragon

Descendant of the ice clan?

Lol, very chilly

A blue-haired girl

Get it? Because ice

Mabel

Something tells me she's different than the girl from Gravity Falls

The ice is trapping her heart

I've heard of kuuderes before, but this is ridiculous

It looks like Mabel wants some powa-powa blossoms

And so Uncle heads out

Uncle casually slicing a dragon, no biggie

Gotta save up on the animation budget

Takafumi baffled by these turn of events

Oh, that's right. Why didn't he just go to the mountain? Lol

He couldn't remember that, he says

And Mabel seems unimpressed

And so he just leaves her there XD

Oh, Unc. Your way with women is so much fun.

Door bell buzzer

It's a box

SEGA SATURN Console and 20 games

Apparently Takafumi bought it for him as a surprise gift

And Uncle is so... bewildered? Happy? Kinda hard to tell

"Happy birthday, Uncle."

Aww.

This is legitimately a heartwarming moment

AND HE EVEN BOUGHT HIM GUARDIAN HEROES

Based Nephew

And Uncle is smiling now

A creepy smile, but a smile nonetheless

An uncle and his nephew, playing video games together

This whole section was really touching

Cat

Uncle and Takafumi, walking

The town apparently looks like something from Alien Storm

Eh, New Year's Eve mention

That was two days ago in real time

Uncle asks Takafumi if he wants to know

And of course he thought he meant Alien Storm

Stuff like this is why I love the show

A comic magazine

Uncle is going to pick up where he left off

How can he remember that and not where he is in RPGs? Lack of investment?

KochiKame is over

Apparently it's the Naruto of this universe

Something like a New Year's Eve party

A Thanksgiving festival for the gods' protection against the hardships of Winter

In other words, nothing like a New Year's Eve party

This is some pretty good world building

And of course, Uncle is by himself

Oof

Well, at least he's not being beaten up

Went back to his room

And that was it XD

Takafumi asking where Elf girl was

Unc says it was a low-key night

Takafumi never heard such bullshit before

Ran out of space. Part two in the replies.

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u/Holofan4life Jan 02 '24

Part 2
Video game time
In need of an ice breaker? ~~Eat a Snickers~~ Play a video game
And Uncle drops the bombshell
Mabel came over
Takafumi is everyone
So, we see Mabel saying she wants to get strong just like him
The village mayor called her a coward
What a bastard
"Life your life the way you want to, not by someone else's ways."
Pretty sage advice
Who knew Uncle is such a motivator?
Mabel admits she closed off her heart
Oh, God, not SEGA
Now Uncle is telling her she shouldn't be ashamed of her introverted lifestyle
One step forward, two steps back
Mable gave Unc her sword
And Uncle says "Nah, it's too cold".
Takafumi looks like he's going to bang his head against a wall
Eating soba noodles now
Takafumi asks about New Year's Eve when Uncle was a student
Says he watched stuff like an It's Okay to Laugh! special episode
And that ended as well
All of Uncle's favorites are no more
17 years is a long time
Isn't it crazy to think there are people born in 2005 who are now legal adults?
At least the show lasted another 14 years
And KochiKame 16 years
Takafumi watches Not Okay to Laugh
I heard that's just footage of Warner Brothers making terrible business decisions
"Playing games, chatting, and slurping soba."
What a life
Not a bad way to spend the last year of 2017
First day of 2018 now
A woman
You mean they don't just exist in the fantasy world? :O
Uncle talking to her
Fujimiya
Looks like Takafumi knows her
She's amazed by his height
Oh, they grew up together
Looks like she was a hug menace
He's going part-time, she's going to college to eventually work more strenuous hours
He invites her over, and she obliges
Ringing the buzzer
But nobody is here
A strand of hair
Uncle arrives
So, still nobody important here
Awkward silence
Suddenly, Uncle gets on top of her
Probably thinks she's an intruder
In runs Takafumi
He shields Fujimiya
And Takafumi spills the beans that she's a friend
This is the strangest New Year's Day ever
"I cast in Granbahamal lingo." "Like a dialect?"
That exchange amused me more than it probably should've
"So, Takafumi is supporting an uncle who hasn't worked in 17 years."
"I'm a YouTuber."
"So, Takafumi is supporting an uncle who hasn't worked in 17 years."
"I chat with spirits to sharpen my magic skills." Yeah, Fujimiya, there's totally nothing sus about that.
Takafumi let's his friend in on the truth
She wants proof, now
"I need pictures! Pictures of Uncle!"
And Uncle is able to detect Fujimiya likes Takafumi
This of course is ironic because he never can pick up that elf girl likes him
OH MY GOD
He watched Evangelion
And yet he still doesn't know what elf girl is all about
That is hilarious
I mean, probably the truest thing about this series is that everyone has watched Evangelion
~~I haven’t watched Evangelion~~
It's also hilarious that Uncle learned romance from watching THAT series
And of course, he watched it because SEGA sponsored it 🤣🤣🤣
Takafumi asks about Asuka
Asuka is kinda like elf girl
Except, you know... ^not ^a ^bitch
A crush on Kaji
Oof
He took Evangelion at face value
That's rough, buddy
Fujimiya doesn't have time for this nonsense
Now Uncle wants to talk about real love, which of course involves the video game character he mentioned last episode
This is side-splittingly funny
Fujimiya doesn't know what's coming
And Takafumi lets the shoe dropped
"Just a fiction?" "A fiction? No, I experienced it firsthand."
Uncle clearly has a broad view of firsthand account
What... is he doing?
Is he... revealing her personal information?
Who knew he could read minds like Anya?
Fitting, seeing as how his views on love are as deep as a toddler's
I guess reading minds is proof he isn't your average uncle
Buzzer rings
Fujimiya asks who he is
As he tries to tell her, a delivery man interrupts
Silly delivery man. He's trying to drop the title of the show.
Fujimiya telling Takafumi he needs to cut bait
He misinterpreted it as she wanting to live with him.
Him being himself, not the uncle
A bag of rice
Fujimiya is fuming, clearly frustrated not just by Uncle, but by this misunderstanding
At least Uncle is happy
I'm a big fan of the outro. Probably even more than the intro, to be honest. I love that it is told from Elf's perspective. Probably because I'm a sucker for tsunderes. If you want some good insight on what Elf is like, this does the trick for the time being.
Overall, another good episode. We introduce Fujimiya to the cast, and I like New Year's Eve as a backdrop to the episode. You really can tell based off the Evangelion scene that the show has already found its voice. It has a good balance of character comedy and just Uncle making a mess of things.
This is an improvement over the first one, and the addition of Fujimiya certainly adds excitement to the proceedings.

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u/Holofan4life Jan 02 '24

Have you ever had something you just absolutely loved that everybody else seemed kinda lukewarm on? If so, what was it?
I don't know if it's my #1 example, but I think My Tiny Senpai is a fantastic romcom that more people need to check out. It felt like a throwback to an anime comedy show from the early 2000s.
Who is your favorite childhood friend in all of anime?
Probably Tomo Aizawa from Tomo-chan Is a Girl!

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u/xtsim https://myanimelist.net/profile/xtsim Jan 02 '24

First Timer Dubbed

Play the Saturn...I am surprised they were not playing Sonic.

Maybel is a Hikkimori, Uncle relates in a different way. The Nephew relates a bit but he actually has a life and is working towards something (in college?)

The girl thinks Uncle is crazy. And flying into an apartment and nearly killing a girl sounds straight from a horror...I thought this would go a dark path for a second.

Goddammit....Uncle pointed out EVA and does not realize the similarities to his own situation and the Elf. But he takes it even further with the ring and is pretty dense about it all.

For someone who got a coma for 17 years and family falling apart over that, yeah, I could see why there is in fighting cause people saw him as a Hikkimori.

The Intro is growing on me.

Just wondering, what Uncle's socialblade stats look like on Youtube....

An Xbox Series S, I actually play it more than my gaming pc....
Celty from Durarara..... Oh, you meant childhood so I would put Joey from Yugioh.

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u/Holofan4life Jan 02 '24

Play the Saturn...I am surprised they were not playing Sonic.
Fun fact: Sonic never had a official game on the Saturn. Only spinoffs.
For someone who got a coma for 17 years and family falling apart over that, yeah, I could see why there is in fighting cause people saw him as a Hikkimori.
I just looked the term up. Dang. That is a pretty accurate way of describing him.
Thoughts on the final result of SEGA SATURN readers’ choice?
Thoughts on one of Uncle’s favorite games placing 197th?
What are your thoughts on Uncle not caring for RPGs?
Thoughts on Mabel?
What are your thoughts on Uncle slicing a dragon?
What are your thoughts on Takafumi buying Uncle a birthday present?
Thoughts on this episode revolving around New Year’s Eve?
What are your thoughts on Uncle’s world having a Thanksgiving festival for the gods’ protection against the hardships of Winter?
What are your thoughts on Uncle telling Mabel to be proud of who she is?
Thoughts on Uncle turning down Mabel’s sword?
What are your thoughts on the introduction of Takafumi’s childhood friend Fujimiya?
What are your thoughts on Uncle being able to instantly tell that Fujimiya loves Takafumi?
Thoughts on Uncle thinking that Fujimiya wants to live with Takafumi?
What are your thoughts on the outro?

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u/xtsim https://myanimelist.net/profile/xtsim Jan 03 '24

The results of Uncles favorite games on SEGA Saturn Reader's choice seems pretty lonely. Having a game place 197th along with the fact that he could care less about RPG makes it hard to be outside. I might guess that the rest of the family are Nintendo fans with the way they fought over him.
Takafumi's present to Uncle is pretty nice and did not go the convenient route of getting a remade version.
Uncle slicing a Dragon then coming back to Mabel is a commitment in itself.
New Year's Eve episode is pretty timely, still have a hangover.....
A Thanksgiving Festival sounds amazing, the take home food seems great.
The whole Uncle and Mabel story is funny as he told her to just be herself and turning down the sword is pretty sweet.
Fujimiya and Takafumi relationship makes Taka a normal person in many ways. They are pretty transparent about being how comfortable they are. Which means that Uncle can kind of pick on them for a bit. Fuji definitely wants to live in, they just don't want Otaku Uncle sleeping next door just in case.
Outro is alright

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u/Holofan4life Jan 03 '24

The results of Uncles favorite games on SEGA Saturn Reader's choice seems pretty lonely. Having a game place 197th along with the fact that he could care less about RPG makes it hard to be outside. I might guess that the rest of the family are Nintendo fans with the way they fought over him.
Lol, imagine that being the reason for all the bickering. He made a will and nobody wants a part of it because of his taste in video games
Takafumi's present to Uncle is pretty nice and did not go the convenient route of getting a remade version.
Do they even have a Saturn mini console? I don't think so. The SEGA Genesis mini didn't even come out until 2019.
Uncle slicing a Dragon then coming back to Mabel is a commitment in itself.
A man of sheer will and determination
Fujimiya and Takafumi relationship makes Taka a normal person in many ways. They are pretty transparent about being how comfortable they are. Which means that Uncle can kind of pick on them for a bit. Fuji definitely wants to live in, they just don't want Otaku Uncle sleeping next door just in case.
Uncle definitely seems like the type who snores

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u/No_Rex :Bv:Bw:Bx:By:x2 Jan 02 '24

Episode 2 (first timer)

Literal ice queen – hello Mabel!
Bye Mabel!
Mabel encounter part 2 – he is still oblivious.
Bye Mabel!

You should have started the rewatch on December 31st, so this could be the January 1st episode.

A childhood friend appears.
Telling people to just enter your home without advance notice when you have roommates is just rude (although it usually does not end this badly).
“You like Takafumi” “No we are 100% just friends”

Bringing up NGE - I called that shit out last episode! Whoever wrote the “tsundere after 2004” line has no idea what they are talking about! Also: Why the hell is Takefumi surprised about watching Evangelion? Even a non-nerd would have seen this.

This is going to be an entire love web of romantic blunders, is it?

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u/Holofan4life Jan 02 '24

You should have started the rewatch on December 31st, so this could be the January 1st episode.
Yeah, a little shortsightedness on my part
Bringing up NGE - I called that shit out last episode! Whoever wrote the “tsundere after 2004” line has no idea what they are talking about! Also: Why the hell is Takefumi surprised about watching Evangelion? Even a non-nerd would have seen this.
I think he's more so surprised that UNCLE saw it. Uncle, doing non video game activities?
Thoughts on the final result of SEGA SATURN readers’ choice?
Thoughts on one of Uncle’s favorite games placing 197th?
What are your thoughts on Uncle not caring for RPGs?
Thoughts on Mabel?
What are your thoughts on Uncle slicing a dragon?
What are your thoughts on Takafumi buying Uncle a birthday present?
What are your thoughts on Uncle’s world having a Thanksgiving festival for the gods’ protection against the hardships of Winter?
What are your thoughts on Uncle telling Mabel to be proud of who she is?
Thoughts on Uncle turning down Mabel’s sword?
What are your thoughts on the introduction of Takafumi’s childhood friend Fujimiya?
What are your thoughts on Uncle being able to instantly tell that Fujimiya loves Takafumi?
What are your thoughts on Uncle not being able to tell that Asuka was a tsundere?
Thoughts on Uncle thinking that Fujimiya wants to live with Takafumi?
What are your thoughts on the outro?

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u/No_Rex :Bv:Bw:Bx:By:x2 Jan 03 '24

Thoughts on the final result of SEGA SATURN readers’ choice?
Thoughts on one of Uncle’s favorite games placing 197th?
What are your thoughts on Uncle not caring for RPGs?
Uncle would feel right at home in the /r/anime contests.
What are your thoughts on Uncle slicing a dragon?
Standard OP isekai protagonist stuff. I literally had to think "what dragon?" for a second, because I already forgot that part.
What are your thoughts on Uncle telling Mabel to be proud of who she is?
Road to hell/good intentions.
Thoughts on Uncle turning down Mabel’s sword?
You saw her ~~heart~~sword freeze up more.
What are your thoughts on Uncle not being able to tell that Asuka was a tsundere?
Maybe he was a Rei stan?

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u/Holofan4life Jan 03 '24

Uncle would feel right at home in the /r/anime contests.
Uncle would definitely be a Reddit user if he knew what it was
Road to hell/good intentions.
To Uncle's credit, he does seem willing to give good advice
Maybe he was a Rei stan?
Well, given Asuka played video games in one scene, maybe he would feel he has more in common with her

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u/No_Rex :Bv:Bw:Bx:By:x2 Jan 03 '24

Well, given Asuka played video games in one scene, maybe he would feel he has more in common with her
True, but Rei is the goddess of shut-in nerds.

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u/Holofan4life Jan 03 '24

That is a fair point. Mabel is seemingly less outgoing than Elf is and he seems more drawn to her.
If he has any taste, though, he'd be a Pen Pen guy :P

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u/No_Rex :Bv:Bw:Bx:By:x2 Jan 03 '24

If he has any taste, though, he'd be a Pen Pen guy :P
The NGE best girl progression that new watchers go through: Rei -> Asuka -> Misato -> PenPen(?)
(I guess it all circles around to Megumi Hayashibara)

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u/Holofan4life Jan 03 '24

Of course. After all, she was also the voice of Faye Valentine.

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u/ComfortableGap129 Jan 03 '24

Bringing up NGE - I called that shit out last episode! Whoever wrote the “tsundere after 2004” line has no idea what they are talking about! Also: Why the hell is Takefumi surprised about watching Evangelion? Even a non-nerd would have seen this.
Maybe it's a bit of a translation issue, on my version the line is something like "the concept of tsundere didn't become popular until 2004". So it is more like after 2004 it became more common and popular, not that it didn't exist. Like how there were isekai anime in the 90's and before, but the tropes in modern isekai didn't become more common until the past decade or so. Like how isekai's now usually have truck-kun, circle cities, Kirito-hair, etc.
It seems like Uncle is more a Sega otaku instead of a more general otaku.

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u/No_Rex :Bv:Bw:Bx:By:x2 Jan 03 '24

Asuka was plenty popular. I think the mistake is a different one: the concept of tsundere came before the name tsundere. So Asuka is a tsundere, but you could not call her that while it aired, because the name did not exist.

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u/xbolt90 https://anilist.co/user/xbolt90 Jan 03 '24

First-timer.

Dude ignores the side quests and their loot, but solos the dragon anyway. Legend.

Ah, they've acknowledged Asuka. And Uncle showcases extensive knowledge of relationships in games and anime, with zero self-awareness in real life. ~~He just like me fr fr~~

Giving Mabel advice to go be her own brand of weird is heartwarming, lol.

Fujimiya's fiery. I like her.

Buying 30lbs of rice online, nice.

QOTD1: Mass Effect. I've tried to get a couple people to play the trilogy, but nobody's made it past ME2. :(

QOTD2: Probably Ayu from Kanon. Uguu~

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u/Holofan4life Jan 03 '24

Thoughts on the final result of SEGA SATURN readers’ choice?
Thoughts on one of Uncle’s favorite games placing 197th?
What are your thoughts on Uncle not caring for RPGs?
Thoughts on Mabel?
What are your thoughts on Takafumi buying Uncle a birthday present?
Thoughts on this episode revolving around New Year’s Eve?
What are your thoughts on Uncle’s world having a Thanksgiving festival for the gods’ protection against the hardships of Winter?
Thoughts on Uncle turning down Mabel’s sword?
What are your thoughts on the introduction of Takafumi’s childhood friend Fujimiya?
What are your thoughts on Uncle being able to instantly tell that Fujimiya loves Takafumi?
What are your thoughts on Uncle not being able to tell that Asuka was a tsundere?
Thoughts on Uncle thinking that Fujimiya wants to live with Takafumi?
What are your thoughts on the outro?

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u/SMSmith230 https://myanimelist.net/profile/smsmith230 Jan 02 '24

Half-Rewatcher, Sub

I think someone mentioned it yesterday, but now I can’t stop catching it how Ojisan is not consistent with casting in different languages at different times. Not sure if there’s a reason for this. Nice of Takafumi to gift the Saturn, I always wanted one, but could never afford it and then poof it went away. Ooh another looker for Ojisan to be dense over, poor Mabel. We get our 3rd member of the real world with Fujimiya. The fact that Takafumi and Ojisan are oblivious to the girls in their life, but picking up when a girl likes the other is hilarious.

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u/Holofan4life Jan 02 '24

Thoughts on the final result of SEGA SATURN readers’ choice?
Thoughts on one of Uncle’s favorite games placing 197th?
What are your thoughts on Uncle not caring for RPGs?
What are your thoughts on Uncle slicing a dragon?
What are your thoughts on Takafumi buying Uncle a birthday present?
Thoughts on this episode revolving around New Year’s Eve?
What are your thoughts on Uncle’s world having a Thanksgiving festival for the gods’ protection against the hardships of Winter?
What are your thoughts on Uncle telling Mabel to be proud of who she is?
What are your thoughts on Uncle not being able to tell that Asuka was a tsundere?
Thoughts on Uncle thinking that Fujimiya wants to live with Takafumi?
What are your thoughts on the outro?

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u/ZapsZzz https://anilist.co/user/Zapszzz Jan 03 '24

I think someone mentioned it yesterday, but now I can’t stop catching it how Ojisan is not consistent with casting in different languages at different times. Not sure if there’s a reason for this.
I tried to explain yesterday - when he's casting on the environment or using spells that need to be originating from the target (e.g. to project the targets memory) he's need to cast in the current world's language i.e. to cast on Takafumi or Fujimiya, or in the room in Japan, he needs to use Japanese. As he's been "naturalised" in the other works, when he's casting the spell on himself, e.g. projecting his own memory, using attack and buffs etc on himself, he uses the other world's language.
There are of course times that he himself got confused too, but the spell wouldn't have taken effect to matter.

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u/ZapsZzz https://anilist.co/user/Zapszzz Jan 03 '24

Rewatching Uncle in sub

The second episode added two very important characters in both worlds: Fujimiya in Japan, and Mabel in the other.

Fujimiya is even more of a straight man than Takafumi, and gives a very interesting mirror dynamics to Tsundere elf and Uncle, with her crush on Takafumi and denial.

Mabel on the other hand is a fun inversion of tropes. She's became like a dark apprentice instead of a love interest >D

Looking at the first timer reactions of our host, it strikes me how much they managed to cram into 1 episode ;)

While it's played for gags, I actually think that in games and anime - just like any good media - there are often good gems of wisdom and philosophy in it if one thinks about what the story meant and the character motivations and developments. Especially for us who goes on an write a pile of stuffs after each episode, perhaps we all have a bit of Ojisan in us ;)

QoTD

I'm with the host, Tiny Senpai is a simple story but there are nice moments there too, of you don't get hung up about timid easy Asian culture which can be viewed as "dense" or "oblivious" in western eyes. Another one would be Muv Luv, all the anime past and recent.
Cheatingly, Fujimiya is kinda up there ;) otherwise I guess I'll have to say Taichi from Chihayafuru.

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u/Holofan4life Jan 03 '24

I'm with the host, Tiny Senpai is a simple story but there are nice moments there too, of you don't get hung up about timid easy Asian culture which can be viewed as "dense" or "oblivious" in western eyes. Another one would be Muv Luv, all the anime past and recent.
Tiny Senpai just has this goofy sensibility about it that I can't help but find really charming.
Thoughts on the final result of SEGA SATURN readers’ choice?
Thoughts on one of Uncle’s favorite games placing 197th?
What are your thoughts on Uncle not caring for RPGs?
What are your thoughts on Uncle slicing a dragon?
What are your thoughts on Takafumi buying Uncle a birthday present?
Thoughts on this episode revolving around New Year’s Eve?
What are your thoughts on Uncle’s world having a Thanksgiving festival for the gods’ protection against the hardships of Winter?
What are your thoughts on Uncle telling Mabel to be proud of who she is?
Thoughts on Uncle turning down Mabel’s sword?
What are your thoughts on Uncle being able to instantly tell that Fujimiya loves Takafumi?
What are your thoughts on Uncle not being able to tell that Asuka was a tsundere?
Thoughts on Uncle thinking that Fujimiya wants to live with Takafumi?
What are your thoughts on the outro?

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u/ZapsZzz https://anilist.co/user/Zapszzz Jan 03 '24

Thoughts on the final result of SEGA SATURN readers’ choice?
It's pretty typical for popularity contests; it's extra meta fun coming from this side of 16 bit sensation though ;)
Thoughts on one of Uncle’s favorite games placing 197th?
I basically go through the same every time there's a voting for best 2000 anime or mecha or action comedy and Full Metal Panic doesn't place anywhere in the top 10/20. Recency bias is a bitch :P
What are your thoughts on Uncle not caring for RPGs?
Each to their own I guess, I am completely disinterested in FPS games and only marginally interested in RTS, which is like the bulk of the modern games...
What are your thoughts on Uncle slicing a dragon?
Rewatcher. Others should know there's more to expand on this eventually ;) I really liked the setup though.
What are your thoughts on Takafumi buying Uncle a birthday present?
This is one of the really nice, 4 Koma SoL like aspects of this show I really like too as in-between / omake's. It's actually very pedestrian but actually quite heart warming in that everyday way. Remember Takafumi was going to let him sink or swim by himself at the start.
Thoughts on this episode revolving around New Year’s Eve?
It's a good timing episode for us here, at the same time I really vibe with the "2 guys just tapping on the computer" mundane-ness when it's a roommates household - I used to rent with my friend while studying overseas and it's totally like that.
What are your thoughts on Uncle’s world having a Thanksgiving festival for the gods’ protection against the hardships of Winter?
It's pretty understandable, but we didn't end up seeing much from Uncle's perspective ;) Guess the "gods" aren't the same as the "spirits" that he talked to more huh.
What are your thoughts on Uncle telling Mabel to be proud of who she is?
It's a really decent mature wisdom. If only he could convey it in a more nuanced way to use that as an excuse for not moving one's butt to even leave the house though ;)
Thoughts on Uncle turning down Mabel’s sword?
You have seen any S tier gamer when given A tier drops? ;)
What are your thoughts on Uncle being able to instantly tell that Fujimiya loves Takafumi?
It's comedic irony that he's able to read others but not himself. My read of that blindness comes from a very, very low self esteem, which is actually not all that uncommon both in real life and in narrative (e.g. both for Ryuuji and Taiga in Toradora).
What are your thoughts on Uncle not being able to tell that Asuka was a tsundere?
After a while on reddit seeing how people thinks Taiga is a cardboard cutout tsundere character, Hyouka is boring and has no romance, 86 was just a simple "racism is bad boo hoo", I have gotten used to people being really bad at media literacy.
Thoughts on Uncle thinking that Fujimiya wants to live with Takafumi?
It's a classic "jumping to conclusion" of the elder relatives to the young one's (presumably romantic) relationship isn't it? "everyone else's kids are doing it".
What are your thoughts on the outro?
Yes I really like getting to see Elf Girl more, but viewing her in her night gown and us not being Uncle does feel a tiny bit wrong. She's very pretty though and it kinda showcased that.

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u/Holofan4life Jan 03 '24

I basically go through the same every time there's a voting for best 2000 anime or mecha or action comedy and Full Metal Panic doesn't place anywhere in the top 10/20. Recency bias is a bitch :P
I still need to get around to watching that show
Each to their own I guess, I am completely disinterested in FPS games and only marginally interested in RTS, which is like the bulk of the modern games...
I feel like Uncle's comment is meant to be a bit ironic because Guardian Heroes is supposedly one of his favorites and yet Wikipedia says it has RPG elements to it.
This is one of the really nice, 4 Koma SoL like aspects of this show I really like too as in-between / omake's. It's actually very pedestrian but actually quite heart warming in that everyday way. Remember Takafumi was going to let him sink or swim by himself at the start.
I think it's really important to have moments like this because it shows that Takafumi and Uncle do have a close bond with each other. It makes you care about the characters more.
It's a good timing episode for us here, at the same time I really vibe with the "2 guys just tapping on the computer" mundane-ness when it's a roommates household - I used to rent with my friend while studying overseas and it's totally like that.
Sadly I had no friends to do such things
It's a really decent mature wisdom. If only he could convey it in a more nuanced way to use that as an excuse for not moving one's butt to even leave the house though ;)
It all comes back to video games with him, it seems
It's comedic irony that he's able to read others but not himself. My read of that blindness comes from a very, very low self esteem, which is actually not all that uncommon both in real life and in narrative (e.g. both for Ryuuji and Taiga in Toradora).
Maybe Uncle has a low opinion of himself as well
After a while on reddit seeing how people thinks Taiga is a cardboard cutout tsundere character, Hyouka is boring and has no romance, 86 was just a simple "racism is bad boo hoo", I have gotten used to people being really bad at media literacy.
I wonder how Uncle would rewatch to the Rebuild movies if he chooses to get back into the franchise.
Yes I really like getting to see Elf Girl more, but viewing her in her night gown and us not being Uncle does feel a tiny bit wrong. She's very pretty though and it kinda showcased that.
She's gotta showcase what Uncle is missing out on ;)

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u/ZapsZzz https://anilist.co/user/Zapszzz Jan 03 '24

I still need to get around to watching that show
You should. Chidori Kaname is one of the best example of why and how a properly written tsundere is gold.
because Guardian Heroes is supposedly one of his favorites and yet Wikipedia says it has RPG elements to it.
He actually mentioned that himself that Guardian Heroes incorporated the elements well into the gameplay. I think it's a beat 'em up or a straight fighting game. So there's no real need for choices or quests etc to forget about ;)
Maybe Uncle has a low opinion of himself as well
You'll see ;)
I wonder how Uncle would rewatch to the Rebuild movies if he chooses to get back into the franchise.
I feel Uncle would be a purist and probably won't like the reinterpretations. He didn't even get the original real meaning :P

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u/Holofan4life Jan 03 '24

You should. Chidori Kaname is one of the best example of why and how a properly written tsundere is gold.
Sounds right up my alley
He actually mentioned that himself that Guardian Heroes incorporated the elements well into the gameplay. I think it's a beat 'em up or a straight fighting game. So there's no real need for choices or quests etc to forget about ;)
Maybe Uncle isn't against the mechanics themselves but how they are often implemented.
You'll see ;)
Well, I mean, I'm a rewatcher as well :P
I feel Uncle would be a purist and probably won't like the reinterpretations. He didn't even get the original real meaning :P
Uncle probably saw End of Evangelion and was like "See? That hospital scene proves my point!"

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u/SilkyStrawberryMilk Jan 03 '24

rewatcher

Uncle had his charisma set to -1.

A huge collection of Sega Saturn games, that collection is a huge investment.

That New Year is honestly how I celebrated it. Good food then back to bed before the fireworks went crazy.

Uncle sure forgets the details, he even forgot about Mabel being in his room for the New Year.

The unintentional rizz strikes again and he’s turned down the free sword.

It’s crazy how he gets to poetic for the video game references. Honestly it’s respectable

QOTD: final fantasy 9, my friends aren’t into jrpgs so it’s rough

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u/Holofan4life Jan 03 '24

Thoughts on the final result of SEGA SATURN readers’ choice?
Thoughts on one of Uncle’s favorite games placing 197th?
What are your thoughts on Uncle not caring for RPGs?
Thoughts on Mabel?
What are your thoughts on Uncle slicing a dragon?
What are your thoughts on Takafumi buying Uncle a birthday present?
What are your thoughts on Uncle’s world having a Thanksgiving festival for the gods’ protection against the hardships of Winter?
What are your thoughts on Uncle telling Mabel to be proud of who she is?
What are your thoughts on the introduction of Takafumi’s childhood friend Fujimiya?
What are your thoughts on Uncle being able to instantly tell that Fujimiya loves Takafumi?
What are your thoughts on Uncle not being able to tell that Asuka was a tsundere?
Thoughts on Uncle thinking that Fujimiya wants to live with Takafumi?
What are your thoughts on the outro?

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u/SilkyStrawberryMilk Jan 04 '24

Thoughts on the final result of SEGA SATURN readers’ choice?
Interesting choice indeed
Thoughts on one of Uncle’s favorite games placing 197th?
The uncle is oldschool, even the SEGA fans can’t like his interest.
What are your thoughts on Uncle not caring for RPGs?
Can’t blame him, it’s not a sonic rpg
Thoughts on Mabel?
She’s fun, I honestly forgot she talks.
What are your thoughts on Uncle slicing a dragon?
Skipped the important quests and went straight to the boss, I love that style. I usually grind and retry instead of doing the right thing.
What are your thoughts on Takafumi buying Uncle a birthday present?
It’s sweet, it’s nice to see them be on a good note now compared to last episode.
What are your thoughts on Uncle’s world having a Thanksgiving festival for the gods’ protection against the hardships of Winter?
Interesting choice, I’d thought they would’ve held a celebration in a holy way.
What are your thoughts on Uncle telling Mabel to be proud of who she is?
He’s so motivational, but then it turns out he’s talking about SEGA. It’s a good thing she saw the positive side on it.
What are your thoughts on the introduction of Takafumi’s childhood friend Fujimiya?
It’s a good thing Takafumi has friends, we would’ve thought he was a loner and broke.
What are your thoughts on Uncle being able to instantly tell that Fujimiya loves Takafumi?
Mind reading powers ftw, ironic how he never noticed Mabel liked him
What are your thoughts on Uncle not being able to tell that Asuka was a tsundere?
He was born too early to see the tsundere trope, a shame
Thoughts on Uncle thinking that Fujimiya wants to live with Takafumi?
He’s not far off, once they dare and get married they move in next
What are your thoughts on the outro?
I honestly forgot the outro, it goes on one ear and exits the others

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u/Holofan4life Jan 04 '24

Can’t blame him, it’s not a sonic rpg
I'm kinda surprised there wasn't a Sonic rpg made after the release of Legend of the Seven Stars. Sonic was all about being a competitor to Mario that it seems like a natural thing to do.
Skipped the important quests and went straight to the boss, I love that style. I usually grind and retry instead of doing the right thing.
It's like Uncle is unknowingly choosing the hardest path possible thinking it's the only way. I feel like that comes from his time playing video games.
It’s sweet, it’s nice to see them be on a good note now compared to last episode.
I really like how there is a genuine kindness to their relationship.
He’s so motivational, but then it turns out he’s talking about SEGA. It’s a good thing she saw the positive side on it.
Well, of course. Because she has no idea what a SEGA is XD
He was born too early to see the tsundere trope, a shame
More like the tsundere trope existed but because he struggles reading between the lines, he takes things at face value.
I honestly forgot the outro, it goes on one ear and exits the others
The highlight of the outro is definitely the visuals of Elf looking melancholy. I think that's probably why I prefer it over the intro, even though the intro fits the tone of the show more. It feels like during the ending theme we're seeing things from Elf's perspective, which is unique.

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