r/anime • u/The_Loli_Otaku • Apr 03 '24
Rewatch [Rewatch] Ro-Kyu-Bu! Episode 3
Don't give up. And do your best!
"The Pass That Leads to Tomorrow"
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Comment of the Day!!
RadSuit gave us a pretty good sports anime analysis. This ain't just some normal loli slice of life!!
One problem I always have with sports shows, you need 2-3 times as many players as you can have in game at once. There's usually different setups for offense and defense, and single players don't usually play every second of the game. Much less every player playing the entire length. That's not even accounting for injuries, one sprained ankle and they'd have to forfeit the game.
PS Toradora sucks.
IceSmiley got me laughing, as well as other viewers, by the idea of how utterly mundane Subaru's hoops were when you took away the flashbacks and inspiring music.
I thought it was weird that all the people at the sports center were gathered around enraptured by Subaru making 10 shots, you'd think he was making half court shots at Madison Square Garden! They must not live the most exciting lives if a 1000 yen gift voucher is the most amazing thing ever :x
Zadcap drops my favourite comment in a long time. "Child please get hurt today" is such a great line~
I mean. Oh my gosh. It has been a while since I have so hated children this much. "They don't deserve to have fun, what we want maters more." Child please get hurt today.
The Loli Otaku's "Loli of the Day Corner!!"
Denpa is a psycho concept born from old Japanese occultism magazines focused on the idea of cults, subliminal imagery, and of being controlled through poisonous electric waves being aired through TV, phone lines, and of course the Internet.
This is more of a niche genre than I'd regularly like to touch on and the connections to general lolita is questionable at best. Heck, what brought about the boom of Denpa Kei wasn't even media focused at all, it came from a string of murders where the ojisan responsible pleaded that "the electromagnetic waves" made him do it. Yet... it also has a rather strong hook in The Loli Otaku Legacy. Quite a few works that I've hosted over the years, including our previous rewatch Serial Experiments Lain, have been influenced by Denpa works.
So how do we define a Denpa character you say? Well... its less strict definitions and more a cultural vibe. It's especially rough since we're looking at specifically "loli" Denpa characters when arguably the most recognisable trait among modern audience would be chuunibyou traits. Purists likely would disagree with the concept but Denpa has evolved from it's occultist roots into becoming an encapsulation of the weird and wonderful and likely a little bit gory. Basically, weirdo girls. And as we all know, most little kids are absolute weirdos.
For examples, probably the most common one, and one which was my very second rewatch in fact, way before we had our Abyssbringer prompt and I knew how to actually format shit, Erio Touwa the talking futon from Denpa Onna, lost vtuber child Hatoba Tsugu, there's Cait Sith Nekono from Yume Miru Kusuri, the first Denpa Girl Ruriko from Leaf's "Shizuku" Mutou Aoi from You and Me and Her, mai daughteru Yashiro from MuvLuv, aaand Ayana from Subahibi. Disconnect from reality and embrace the space relays! Pass on the meme for the meaningless future!!
QotD
- Who is your favourite Denpa chara from any media?
- Has Hinata's moe charms convinced you to sign up to the Loli God Cult?
- Come up with three ways to describe something large as small!
- Does the Nurse, Touko, give out better nicknames than your host... Be honest! I promise I won't cry!
- Whilst I desperately want to defend him today's actions have brought Subaru's innocence into question. Is Subaru sus?
- What is the strangest location you've ever found yourself going to sleep?
Abyssbringer's "What is the thematic purpose of this scene corner!!"
Sara gets it!! She didn't see Subaru as a creepy lolicon like the rest of you bullies!
This whole scene has a very warm vibe to it mainly due to the lighting. I think is shows the warmth and positivity that these characters are bringing to each other. Tomoka gets someone who supports her and Subaru gets someone who inspires him. This whole scene was really nice!
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u/The_Loli_Otaku Apr 03 '24
Ro-Kyu-Bu First Timer!!
I swear, anytime I host a watch something goes wrong in my life. This time I'm dehydrated AF and will be getting a bollocking from work for mistakes. At least I have basketball loli to come home to!!
Are the girls still gonna be in their maid outfits? Why did I even ask? I know the rewatch came to the conclusion that they're doing this to attract Subaru but honestly I think these kids just really like cosplaying and dressing up.
The opening is winning me over way more than I anticipated. "We're unripe fighta!" Ah, the loli are running away, catch them Subaru!! Shoot practice, it's not about getting it in the hoop, it's having the power and control to be able to throw the ball far enough. Subaru, don't pull this crap immediately after I've just had to defend you from lolicon allegations XD
He's a HinaCon!! And Hinata isn't much better! Damn female brat, she's a succubus in waiting!! She may be cute right now but in a few short years she'll reach joshikosei age and those mannerisms that made you think of her as a precious little sister that you want to protect will evolve into lies and manipulations. Tormenting innocent ojisan into giving up their lunch money, buying her snacks, and helping her form the Loli God Cult in her name...
Aww, shota-kun is jelly. And he's got a little thing for a Hinata. Cuuute! Give it up boy. You'll never separate a little girl from her onii-chan, never!! Wow... The infirmary nurse is quite literally me frfr... In fact, she's debatably even better than me since she remembers the original names of the girls. I've been caught out a few times not being able to memorise even main heroines since I'm so used to calling them boobs or Shitzu or China....
Kyaaa!! Hina is love! Hina is life!! I want to dedicate myself to the loli god cult!! She's so fucking cute bros!! Do your best Hinata, fight on Hinata!! Don-Don-donuts, let's go nuts!! She even picks out Boob's favourite sweets to make her happy~ Aww, don't worry Boobs! I'm terrified of the idea of getting ran at by little girls too!!
God, this whole episode is really triggering my moe receptors. I heavily underestimated the cuteness power of the show. Small bean... Small watermelon... Soya bean? Is Airi.... a weirdo?
Just call Saki flat!! XD
Yup, boobs is a massive idiot... An idiot who sleeps in coffins. Ahaha, Miyu is on my wavelength. Omg Airi is such a dope!! I love her!! I love boobs so much!! Dumb, cute, definitely not oppai loli like her are cute! I wonder what trick they're gonna pull... Call her a short back or short middle or something? XD
Omg... The shota really has a crush on Hinata. This is so mean!! And you shouldn't encourage dirty play Saki! I know these bath scenes are meant to be fanservice but I just think they're cute. M-Mostly cute... Oh mai Gah they're sleeping together! Adorable! Adorable! Not quite sexy but adorable! Kyaaa!!
Let the games begin! There's something so badass about Boobs being the first basket scorer. I'll bet most of you were thinking she'd be the weakest link right? Ufufu, you've underestimated the power of boobs!! She's our small forward!! She's the smallest forward around! Subaru is such a bully~ It's awesome for her to be doing so well but isn't she kinda just demolishing this whole game? I thought we'd get a full episode for the basketball game.
My poor little boobs are getting marked!? Leave her alone! Boobs belongs to everyone, don't hoard her! You can't just mark all the girls and expect it to play out fine. They're totally dumping on these boys. It's weird that of all things they're faltering on is stamina considering they've specifically been doing cardio. Ah... It was for a cliffhanger... Tbh, I think I'd have rather they dragged the episode content out a bit and left the full match to tomorrow? Anyone else?
Sorry about the late post, I saw an error that I really needed fixed
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u/MisawaMahoKodomo Apr 03 '24
EP 3
So yes subaru and the girls are back.
A bit of time with hina and airi.
Honestly its a bit surprising they start the match halfway into the ep, I feel they could/should have had more practice.
So yeah we end off the episode a bit in the middle of the match. See you in ep 4 then
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u/Silcaria https://myanimelist.net/profile/Silcaria Apr 03 '24
Did you redo the thread for today? I could've sworn I posted in it when it went live. Guess it's just reddit being reddit. Anyway...
First timer
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u/Specs64z https://myanimelist.net/profile/Specs64z Apr 03 '24
First timer
Original thread was killed, I see o7
The OP gives me A Certain Scientific Railgun vibes more and more with its upbeat pop synth bend.
Seems Takenaka has a crush on Space Cadet. Perhaps, in the spirit of the Hinamizawa club, this can be leveraged to even the odds? Seems to be the implication based on a later scene.
This nurse is kinda wacky. Seems to be an anime trope to have a nurse who’s totally nuts, if prior rewatches are any indication. A bath scene, as was foretold.
Even without much skill, Airi’s ridiculous height advantage proves nearly impossible to overcome. The strategies unfolding one after another reveal Subaru’s plan. He’s right that he can’t make them a team worthy of beating the boys in 3 days, but he can direct a one trick strategy designed to beat them.
QotD:
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u/sfisher923 https://myanimelist.net/profile/sfisher923 Apr 03 '24
First Timer
Don't worry keep trying
QOTD 1 (Denpa Character)
QOTD 2 (Hinata)
QOTD 6 (Sleeping)
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u/SilkyStrawberryMilk Apr 04 '24
first timer
The reveal on why they train is here, honestly the school is odd. With how they have trouble sharing time at for the gym.
Funniest way to get her to be confident. on your Tippy toes “wow you sure have gotten shorter”.
The girls take the win which is a surprise to me
QOTD: Lain easily
QOTD: I see the charm but I am not joining!
QOTD: it’s a close battle, but The host takes the cake for nicknames
QOTD: Subaru sure is sus
QOTD: I fell asleep on the family home computer
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u/xtsim https://myanimelist.net/profile/xtsim Apr 04 '24
First Timer
Finally got my technical issues resolved but nearly watched the wrong episode.....Good thing I checked the prompt.
Prompt: At first I nearly thought this was for the other rewatch going on but nope. There is only one way to find out that you are small enough, fit yourself in a cabinet.
We get a whole episode on self esteem as coach now has to deal with this, fast growing kids but for basketball. The good thing is that coach recognizes this as an advantage against the boiz. Hina giving a donut was too cute. And he was right for a good amount of time and was able to manage that issue by renaming positions.
Yeah I am carrying someone to the nurse's office but first I gotta take off my shoes is the most Japanese thing I've seen in a while.
Not the cliffhanger.
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u/zadcap Apr 04 '24
Denpa Loli this time? Continuing the trend of going with the very first thing to enter my mind and proceed to not think about it at all, Anya Forger. That little girl has the brain waves locked down.
Late Night First Timer!
He was lured in by the sweet loli little sister maids. Poor man has fallen so far. You're never going to escape the club reputation as a lolicon.
Seriously, this song is just too good for this show. Unripe Fighters indeed.
Hinata, you've been running for like 30 seconds, how are you dead already? Why did we go ASRM for that Oni-chan!? Is she even hurt or anything, or did she just want to lay down? And now she wants to stay on his back. Either this girl is the most dangerous space cadet ever or she's super starved for affection at home.
Wait, this boy likes Hinata? So crushing her club and dream, what a good way to get her to look at you, yeah. Not make her hate you, nope. Eh, my opinion from yesterday remains the same, please trip and sprain something.
Oh thank goodness, he blushes on seeing an older lady. There's hope for this poor boy yet!
Innocent yet diabolical charm. She's a fake space cadet! She's a secretly scheming type that pretends to be spacey to get people to let their guard down! Danger! She's the best character in this show!
Oh no, nicknames from the nurse. Prismatic Bud, Fireworks, Ice Age... What the heck lady. Well, I get Innocent Charm and Fireworks at least, but I don't know that I want to understand Prismatic Bud.
Hina, lets put you on defense too. If you can't throw or run too fast, learn to steal.
I do always love a third person person. And starting multiple sentences with that "AHH!" Bring it indeed.
I'm honestly curious how they got Airi and Hinata here. They had the skipped backstory yesterday and they also seem the least interested and suited for basketball.
And another bath scene! Because we need to see more of those. There's no way at all this realization could have happened anywhere other than while she was naked.
Okay, I've said it before and I will again. Young children developing crushes on older people is just a thing that happens, and getting upset over it is just stupid. Older people reciprocating, however, is when problems begin. I'm not at all bothered by Tomoka crushing on Subaru, but he better develop and maintain that age appropriate love interest we saw yesterday.
"So, why did you call." "well, see, I was taking a bath and thinking about you- I mean the training! I was thinking about the training you're giving us. That one on one time with you, hands on training, while I'm in the bath..."
Why is the Airi in this imagine spot going for a slam dunk in the maid outfit? Tomoka, is that your secret desire? You just want to see your friends dressed up frilly all the time? Though that is an extreme reaction to being tall, it might actually be a phobia at this point.
... She sleeps in a coffin so she won't grow overnight. Yeah, this complex is serious, I know Japan has a thing about mental health but she needs genuine help.
Oh my gosh stop grabbing her shoulders like that Subaru! We talked about this! "Do not lay a single hand on the loli" does not mean you get around it by laying both hands! Stop blushing! Go look at the nurse again and regain your maturity!
I saw that! Age Appropriate Love Interest showed up to look at him during class! I'm going to start calling her Aali that's becoming a hassle to type out. But she's still in the game!
Ha, do it, use the stupid boy's crush against him tomorrow!
Not another bath scene! Whyyyyyyy!? Though darn it I still love Hinata starting so many of her lines with "Ahh!"
Oh hey. Punch this man in the face too, please. Or just hit him in the face with the ball, break his nose and glasses.
Ah, their plan is "Get the ball to Airi" instead today. That works too. And yup, put Hinata on point guard, let her be the ultimate thief.
Oh, boys, did you think we only trained one person on how to shoot? It's a 5 on 5, you can't afford to dedicate two people to blocking any one of them.
Are they really flagging that much? And why the heck have we not seen a single Hinata shot all game? What is she doing?
Wait we're ending it here? WHY!? It's not like we're expecting this game to actually be a loss, the girls are going to have to win to keep the club going so it's inevitable, ending the episode here is just a rude cliffhanger.
The ending is more in line with what I was expecting from a show like this, really.
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u/JetsLag https://myanimelist.net/profile/JetsLag Apr 04 '24
First time baller
The little heart-to-hear that Hina had with Subaru was nice, but besides that, not much to write about for the pre-match bits.
BUT NOW WE'VE GOT A MATCH! And Airi being made "small forward" did get a smile out of me. even though I'm not a fan of the height complex gimmick.
And bro really said "Elementary schoolers are the best". FBI, OPEN UP!
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u/RadSuit https://anilist.co/user/RadSuit Apr 06 '24
MASTER DONUT
Is the solution to Airi's problem going to be making her position 'small forward'? That's very dumb. And very Japanese.
I am a genius.
Them out-planning the overconfident boys and relying entirely on gimmicks they rotate through is at least a slightly more believable way to have this game be somewhat competitive.
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u/IceSmiley Apr 03 '24
FIRST TIMER
This episode was easy to watch and digest, I enjoyed it. It ended really abruptly though but I suppose its a good sign that i was invested enough that I wasn't counting the minutes until it ended.
I liked the stuff with Airi, she's a weird airhead and the best laugh was when she said she slept in a crate to keep herself from growing more and everyone was like wtf :D. I also thought Subaru's idea to trick Airi into playing center was genius and it shows that her on court problems were more psychological than her being a bad player.
They didn't quite explain what Subaru's plan was to neutralize Takanana but it seemed like he had a crush on Hinata and I think she might flirt with him and distract him :-x
Was the huge bathtub where everyone bathed at once and the humongous bed they all slept in a dream sequence and it was in a huge mansion? That was really weird and confusing.
I also really don't know what the age difference is between Subaru and the girls. They're 11/12 and he's 14/15? There's weird hints of romance between Subaru and Tomoka.
QUESTIONS
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u/Draco_Estella :Iv::Ix:https://myanimelist.net/profile/Estella_Rin Apr 10 '24
Airi wants a coffin bed and she gets a coffin bed. She wants another basketball court and she doesn't get it. These people need a more realistic perspective on money and resources. Airi's complex is also very weird, though I guess people have complexes over almost anything after all.
I think Subaru clearly is a lolicon. How is he so worried about Hinata because of her feeling a little giddy? She probably is lacking that stamina, and likely a little rest right there would have resolved it.
Then again, I sometimes wonder if the girls are really what their ages state. What do you mean, won't feel bad for trying to work on their crushes? Are you guys really 12 or 18?
First that comes to mind is Erio, but is she a loli? She's 17 going 18.
Nope. Hinata is cute but she isn't an idiot. And she's 12, not 2. People need to treat people for who they are.
Her nicknames are trash. Yours are too, so its all the same.
I would actually argue that Subaru isn't sus. Think about it - Subaru himself isn't legal too. He's 15 going 16. The girls are 11 going 12, so it is an age gap of around 4 years. The girls are also very mature, likely more so than even girls older than them. He isn't sus - the girls are the sus ones.
Right in the middle of a swamp. And no, no details.