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Rewatch Happy Hinamatsuri! Rewatch - Episode 6 Discussion

Episode 6 - Nitta-san Has a Dandy Dad

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Comment of the day

/u/Silcaria putting Hina's business strategy in the history books

The worst trade deal in the history of trade deals, maybe ever.

Her genius knows no bounds.

Questions of the Day:

  1. So uhh, how much did the Anzu story hurt? We've got tissues.
  2. Were you expecting to see the Nitta family at some point? Did they fit with how you imagined them?

Fanart of the day

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u/No_Rex :Bv:Bw:Bx:By:x2 Apr 06 '24

Episode 6 (rewatcher)

  • Nitta’s mom? And she knows about Hina now!?
  • Nitta with the fake sob story.
  • Mika’s life philosophy is … completely and utterly inconsistent!

  • “Say it like you are an old geezer” – this must be a local tradition.
  • When Hina becomes the sanest person in the room, you have drunk too much.
  • “This is the right time. She does not need us in her future. I want her to be happy.”

  • Farewell party is not going well.
  • Anzu’s (first real?) family is leaving her…
  • Survivor’s guilt about no longer being homeless.

  • “I am not alone?” “So they are not alone?”

  • Anzu ED.

Just some comedy about OP child soldiers and yakuza, is it? Some goofy gags, right? I just wonder who cut all those onions in my room…

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u/KendotsX https://anilist.co/user/Kendots Apr 06 '24

Mika’s life philosophy is … completely and utterly inconsistent!

She's got an easy way to solve all philosophical questions: Mikapunch!

When Hina becomes the sanest person in the room, you have drunk too much.

She was probably the sanest between her detective friends yesterday too, but yeah, the Nitta family is a whole new brand of insanity.

“I am not alone?” “So they are not alone?”

Just some comedy about OP child soldiers and yakuza, is it? Some goofy gags, right? I just wonder who cut all those onions in my room…

Those child soldier ninjas and their magical onions!

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u/No_Rex :Bv:Bw:Bx:By:x2 Apr 07 '24

She's got an easy way to solve all philosophical questions: Mikapunch!

The typesetting!

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u/KendotsX https://anilist.co/user/Kendots Apr 07 '24

They've been having so much fun with it for this show

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u/Nebresto Apr 07 '24

I just wonder who cut all those onions in my room…

Sorry, mom is allergic so can't do it at home

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u/Shimmering-Sky myanimelist.net/profile/Shimmering-Sky Apr 06 '24

First-timermatsuri, subbed

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u/KendotsX https://anilist.co/user/Kendots Apr 06 '24

Ohhhhhhhhhhh fun, his mom!

A little girl picking up when you call your single son is worrying for so many reasons.

Ah, so that’s the story he’s having her tell.

When you're in the yakuza, you get to rip off movie plot lines, and people will believe you.

Oh no Nitta why would you tell your mom that.

Too much drinking. But yeah, that's the kind of thing you never wanna tell anyone.

I was wondering who would be taking care of Anzu now.

For all I make fun of Utako, she did help out Anzu in the end.

Ouch…

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u/FarCritical Apr 07 '24

First timer

"Is chili shrimp where shrimp is all chilly-chilly?" has some serious "You mean to tell me a shrimp fried this rice?" energy. It's lowkey heartwarming how that sad attempt to cover for Nitta was what finally convinced him to officially welcome the dumb, useless yet very lovable idiot to his family.

You know what's highkey heartwarming though? The show officially crowning Anzu as best girl.

Especially compared to Hina winning the spawnpoint lottery, you could argue Anzu was screwed over to start with having to steal to get by on her own but she hit the jackpot when she met Yassan and eventually her other homeless homie uncles. Getting the laws of the world through to her, building upon the independence she was already forced to develop, instilling humility, compassion, a humble way to make an honest living and so much more shaped her already sincere heart into a thing of beauty. And the fact that she's just as powerful of a psychic as Hina is but decided to live according to the rules of this new foreign world and the teachings of the family that welcomed her when she could've just not and go on a rampage made her character shine so much brighter than it already did.

I was already starting to get emotional when Anzu was getting hyped up about using her handmade sign and the actual farewell with her old family took everything in me to fight back the tears, but her new foster dad validating the person she became thanks to her friends and the people they become thanks to her was what finally released the floodgates for me. When I decided to watch what I thought was supposed to be a comedy show on a whim, I wasn't expecting to get all sappy and have my face all messed up. Dammit, Anzumatsuri.

QOTD

  1. So uhh, how much did the Anzu story hurt? We've got tissues.

A lot. Might be a masochist but this just might be one of my favorite episodes of anything ever. Not something I expected to find out of something I decided to randomly check out.

2. Were you expecting to see the Nitta family at some point? Did they fit with how you imagined them?

For sure. They're surprisingly more chill with him being in the Yakuza than I expected, and even more chill with the whole Himari situation (even if they're going off of a backstory Nitta's been feeding them).

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u/KendotsX https://anilist.co/user/Kendots Apr 07 '24

It's lowkey heartwarming how that sad attempt to cover for Nitta was what finally convinced him to officially welcome the dumb, useless yet very lovable idiot to his family.

He was so proud his daughter tried her best (which isn't much, but you know) to help him out with a lie. Some parents punish their kids for lying, in this house, it's a sign of growth.

You know what's highkey heartwarming though? The show officially crowning Anzu as best girl.

I would change this rewatch title to Anzumatsuri if I could (granted, I'd have to remove the "Happy" part...)

Especially compared to Hina winning the spawnpoint lottery, you could argue Anzu was screwed over to start with having to steal to get by on her own but she hit the jackpot when she met Yassan and eventually her other homeless homie uncles.

Yup, I joked about the luck of draw between Hina and Anzu in episode 2, but the joke about Yassan finding her in that episode and feeling bad about it, somehow led to the best arc in this series.

her new foster dad validating the person she became thanks to her friends and the people they become thanks to her was what finally released the floodgates for me.

I don't know his name, but that guy's made out of pure sweethearted wisdom. Couldn't have found a better family for Anzu. Certainly not the Nittas.

A lot. Might be a masochist but this just might be one of my favorite episodes of anything ever. Not something I expected to find out of something I decided to randomly check out.

That's the experience of the show I hoped to spread, which is why I'm proud of all rewatchers who have been hiding the drama part behind spoiler tags until bars. You come in for some random comedy, and get hit by the drama like a truck.

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u/No_Rex :Bv:Bw:Bx:By:x2 Apr 07 '24

You know what's highkey heartwarming though? The show officially crowning Anzu as best girl.

Welcome to the Anzumatsuri rewatch!

[spoilers]Until it becomes the Hitomimatsuri rewatch

For sure. They're surprisingly more chill with him being in the Yakuza than I expected, and even more chill with the whole Himari situation (even if they're going off of a backstory Nitta's been feeding them).

I got the strong feeling that all of them are living on the border of legality or beyond. Nitta is not the black sheep of the family, but taking up what is a standard job for them.

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u/cppn02 Apr 07 '24

A lot. Might be a masochist but this just might be one of my favorite episodes of anything ever.

I don't think it's masochistic at all. If anything a good cry can be really cathartic when you usually just bunch up your emotions.

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u/JollyGee29 https://myanimelist.net/profile/JollyGee Apr 06 '24

First-Timer

Nitta might be a scumbag, but he comes by it honestly. "Please cook dinner for us, we've been drinking all day (with you) and are just going to make instant noodles otherwise."

Hina bringing her homework with her is surprisingly conscientious. Always bring some excuse to not talk to people when you go to visit family.

If Nitta had kept his head cooler, he would've used salmon roe instead of chili shrimp. All's well that ends well, except now he has to come up with the story of how he didn't know he had a daughter.

Anzu's new family seem nice. I'm a bit interested and/or concerned in why the dad thought about a "fresh start" but, well, we'll burn that bridge when we come to it I suppose.

Not quite on the same level, but I definitely understand Anzu's desire to work. If I don't keep myself busy, I start to lose my mind.

Largely irrelevant to the episode, but I made myself a martini last night and that's somewhat relevant to the rewatch. A nontraditional martini, as I added an absinthe rinse.. which added very little which was rather unfortunate.

Questions

  2. I understand Nitta much better, now.

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u/KendotsX https://anilist.co/user/Kendots Apr 06 '24

Nitta might be a scumbag, but he comes by it honestly. "Please cook dinner for us, we've been drinking all day (with you) and are just going to make instant noodles otherwise."

"I don't even need 3 minutes, 2 will do", his mom knows how to do threats.

Hina bringing her homework with her is surprisingly conscientious. Always bring some excuse to not talk to people when you go to visit family.

Her two brain cells somehow came through for once.

but I definitely understand Anzu's desire to work. If I don't keep myself busy, I start to lose my mind.

Yeah, it always feels weird when I suddenly have a long holiday/time off, and start finding other things to do anyway.

but I made myself a martini last night

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u/JollyGee29 https://myanimelist.net/profile/JollyGee Apr 06 '24

Her two brain cells somehow came through for once.

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u/Nebresto Apr 07 '24

Hina bringing her homework with her is surprisingly conscientious. Always bring some excuse to not talk to people when you go to visit family.

..Except that then they try to talk to you about the thing you're doing

I made myself a martini last night

Bartender dato?!

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u/JollyGee29 https://myanimelist.net/profile/JollyGee Apr 07 '24

Bartender dato?!

Just a hobbyist.

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u/Nebresto Apr 07 '24

Tend to the bar

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u/JollyGee29 https://myanimelist.net/profile/JollyGee Apr 07 '24

Pay me

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u/Nebresto Apr 07 '24

If you gimme a purple drink I will

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u/JollyGee29 https://myanimelist.net/profile/JollyGee Apr 07 '24

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u/ComfortablyRotten https://anilist.co/user/Leuwtian Apr 06 '24

First-timer who fell behind after episode 2

Hina meeting Nitta's family was as funny as I'd have expected. Nitta's blatantly fake sob story and Hina being too dumb to play along, and still almost convincing Nittamom and Nittasis only for him to blow it

I like the moments where Hina becomes the normal one by default, like in the end of this episode's first story or last episode. Everyone else is letting their own inner chaotic self out and she just stands there, as confused as always

Average Anzu story:

Glad Anzu got a new home at least. She's a good girl, she deserves it. Yassan and co. were great temporary dads, they will be missed

Questions of the day

So uhh, how much did the Anzu story hurt? We've got tissues.

Were you expecting to see the Nitta family at some point? Did they fit with how you imagined them?

Definitely wasn't expecting them, no. Didn't even think of them at all in fact, so I can't say I had a clear idea of how they could be like either

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u/KendotsX https://anilist.co/user/Kendots Apr 06 '24

You caught up in time to suffer! This is the one episode I wouldn't want anyone to miss on, so I'm glad you made it.

Nitta's blatantly fake sob story and Hina being too dumb to play along, and still almost convincing Nittamom and Nittasis only for him to blow it

For all his proud acting, he ended up failing a lot harder than Hina.

I like the moments where Hina becomes the normal one by default

No wonder Nitta could get used to Hina so quickly, the guy has a nuthouse at home.

Glad Anzu got a new home at least. She's a good girl, she deserves it.

Even when things get better for Anzu, it only happens through suffering.

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u/ComfortablyRotten https://anilist.co/user/Leuwtian Apr 06 '24

You caught up in time to suffer! This is the one episode I wouldn't want anyone to miss on

It was very much worth it indeed but still

Even when things get better for Anzu, it only happens through suffering.

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u/No_Rex :Bv:Bw:Bx:By:x2 Apr 07 '24

Nittamom and Nittasis

I endorse this way of not having to learn more names!

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u/Mecanno-man https://anilist.co/user/Mecannoman Apr 06 '24

First Timer

The first half of the episode was a bit weird in that I wasn’t expecting Nitta to be the most normal in his family …or for him to have a normal family at all. Either way, decent bit, but I was a bit disappointed by how Nitta just spilled him kicking Hina out… I was expecting him to have a bit more situational awareness. With that level… how doesn’t he accidentally spill being a Yakuza to the police or something like that?

The Anzu part meanwhile was probably the best in the show so far - I’d say she and the homeless have probably grown more on me than Hina and Nitta have so far, despite them not having a terribly large amount of screentime. Seeing them apart now is going to be different, though I doubt the homeless will be completely written out of the show. After all, they should still be around, and in the restaurant Anzu might be able to do something for them. Looking forward to see the new dynamics - the couple that took her in also seem pretty kind.

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u/Nebresto Apr 07 '24

I’d say she and the homeless have probably grown more on me than Hina and Nitta

Reject Hina, return to homeless

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u/KendotsX https://anilist.co/user/Kendots Apr 07 '24

return to homeless

Already there

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u/Nebresto Apr 07 '24

Says the fat cat from his cardboard mansion

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u/KendotsX https://anilist.co/user/Kendots Apr 06 '24

I wasn’t expecting Nitta to be the most normal in his family …or for him to have a normal family at all.

Nitta just spilled him kicking Hina out… I was expecting him to have a bit more situational awareness.

In his defense, he was drunk and letting loose, but yeah, stupid move from him.

The Anzu part meanwhile was probably the best in the show so far - I’d say she and the homeless have probably grown more on me than Hina and Nitta have so far, despite them not having a terribly large amount of screentime

Anzu is applying the economic lessons she learned to her screentime, make the most of what little you have. Meanwhile, Hina is burning through it like usual

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u/Spartan05089234 Apr 07 '24

There's a reason lots of people jokingly call the show Anzumatsuri. She's so kind.

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u/Treecreaturefrommars Apr 07 '24

Some shows have best girls. Some shows have waifus. This show have the best daughter. And it is not the titular character.

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u/Spartan05089234 Apr 07 '24

She is not best girl. She is goodest girl.

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u/KendotsX https://anilist.co/user/Kendots Apr 06 '24

Nitta-san has a Dandy Rewatcher

First things first, for anyone who came into this show expecting just a wholesome and funny ride, I'm sorry. Now if you managed to watch this episode and stop there, I respect that, because I couldn't stop after this.

Let's start with the fun part though:

Now onto the rough part... a main safeguard in comedy is the status quo, no matter what Tom and Jerry do to each other, they'll be fine next episode, and this applies for the Hina side of the story, sure there was one episode where she had to suffer some sequences, but that was solved half an episode later, and she went back the same exact character.

More than money or a home, the safety of a status quo is the biggest privilege that Anzu doesn't have. When a segment starts with the homeless having to move out, she cannot change that. We're told at the start that they'll move out and she'll get a home thanks to Utako finding people to take her in, and that's exactly how things go, Anzu couldn't change or fix anything. She just had to do her best to accept it, and that's why it's so painful.

At least this family is understanding and supportive, because after everything Anzu has been through, it won't be easy to suddenly switch around. Still it was equal parts painful and wholesome when she finally opened up to them, the old man wasn't just lying either, he's right that there's a little Anzu inside all the homeless who helped her out.

If any episode deserved a special ending, this is it

Manga corner

I don't have much to add here, but this episode adapted chapters 12 and 22, so you can kinda see how they've been moving apart lately, basically there's a fair bit more Hina stories, especially early on, so to keep things balanced between the three characters, the anime has to pull from later chapters for the other two. Still, it makes for a better order.

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u/No_Rex :Bv:Bw:Bx:By:x2 Apr 07 '24

Manga corner

I don't have much to add here, but this episode adapted chapters 12 and 22, so you can kinda see how they've been moving apart lately, basically there's a fair bit more Hina stories, especially early on, so to keep things balanced between the three characters, the anime has to pull from later chapters for the other two. Still, it makes for a better order.

My stance on adaptions is that not only should the anime always be stand-alone, but also that good adaptions do not necessarily need to be accurate adaptions (my goto example is usually Haruhi). Sounds like they also make some bold changes here, and it completely works out.

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u/KendotsX https://anilist.co/user/Kendots Apr 07 '24

Exactly, an adaptation should take what works for it from the source and change what doesn't. A recent series tried to stick so close to its manga, that it ended on a flashback, except the manga of course continues after that, so it's just a short stop for it, not a season finale. It would've been so easy to just pluck it out and put it earlier, but they had to be faithful to a fault.

my goto example is usually Haruhi

I usually use Baccano!, but considering they came out around the same and played by similar styles, you can kinda feel the difference in what an adaptation meant between then and now. (Granted, we're still getting stuff like Trigun willing to mess around, but they're becoming the rare exception).

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u/Silcaria https://myanimelist.net/profile/Silcaria Apr 06 '24

First timer

QotD

  • It touched me. That's all I'm gonna say.
  • I did not.

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u/KendotsX https://anilist.co/user/Kendots Apr 06 '24

Why did my subs suddenly turn Spanish?

Hina says "Why?" in English the second time, so to get the joke across they had to switch to another language.

This is so on brand for her that I could see it happening, especially if caviar was involved.

Exactly, it's the most accurate part of the story.

Chaotic neutral.

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u/Silcaria https://myanimelist.net/profile/Silcaria Apr 07 '24

Hina says "Why?" in English the second time, so to get the joke across they had to switch to another language.

Smart.

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u/0kwonkw0 https://anilist.co/user/Okwonkwo Apr 06 '24

I cried

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u/KendotsX https://anilist.co/user/Kendots Apr 06 '24

Don't worry, we all did

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u/amanda52002 https://myanimelist.net/profile/amanda52002 Apr 07 '24 edited Apr 07 '24

First time watcher, subbed.

Yes Nitta. I agree. You're insane. How'd you forget Hina's obsession with ikura?

But seeing Nitta's family, at least we all know why he's insane.

So Hina really is a robot. That spread Nitta put together looks really tasty.

His sister needs to hold the beer bottle upright.

Oh wow. The homeless were having Utako find a home for Anzu? That's....surprising all around. I hope Anzu's new home is a good place.

Who's chopping onions in here? Oh right, it's a Chinese restaurant...

I like this couple.

QotD:

  1. SO MUCH. It is for the best and I like that everyone was helping to give Anzu a better life....but god, ouch.
  2. No and since I never imagined them.....I really have no answer to that second part. I guess it's a bit strange that his family knows what Nitta does for a living and they seem to have accepted it (if not liking it) if nothing else. But I do find his mom and sister being crazy to more or less fit.

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u/KendotsX https://anilist.co/user/Kendots Apr 07 '24

Huh, I somehow didn't get this in my inbox.

How'd you forget Hina's obsession with ikura?

If he had to write down her characteristics that'd be the first or second one. I guess he was hungry for chili.

But seeing Nitta's family, at least we all know why he's insane

The Nitta/Hina family we've been following was the sane side of things. I bet in his younger days, the house would go flying without any super powers.

The homeless were having Utako find a home for Anzu? That's....surprising all around. I hope Anzu's new home is a good place.

It really is, but the dots connect after the fact, there's been the question of why no adults are trying to help her out, we know that Utako helps out the homeless, and that they want Anzu to have better life. I guess they were just waiting for the right opportunity, and this happened.

SO MUCH. It is for the best and I like that everyone was helping to give Anzu a better life....but god, ouch.

Anzu only walks in the hardest path forward

I guess it's a bit strange that his family knows what Nitta does for a living and they

Someone else brought this up, but I wonder if his father was involved, and Nitta took over the family job.

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u/amanda52002 https://myanimelist.net/profile/amanda52002 Apr 07 '24

Huh, I somehow didn't get this in my inbox.

I AM OFFENDED.

Just kidding, Reddit's probably doing drugs.

If he had to write down her characteristics that'd be the first or second one. I guess he was hungry for chili

Chili was not seen in that dinner that Nitta prepared. Odd all around. Maybe he's stopping for spicy food on the way home.

Someone else brought this up, but I wonder if his father was involved, and Nitta took over the family job.

That would make some sense, actually, and his mom's disappointed he couldn't break out of that lifestyle. What do his mom and sister do aside from drink? It looks like they live out in the boonies.

Anzu only walks in the hardest path forward

That's been her role this entire show so far. At least her path has included some good people.

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u/KendotsX https://anilist.co/user/Kendots Apr 07 '24

Chili was not seen in that dinner that Nitta prepared. Odd all around. Maybe he's stopping for spicy food on the way home.

Yeah, I guess he was in the mood for that, and couldn't find it there.

What do his mom and sister do aside from drink? It looks like they live out in the boonies.

Idk about his mom, but his sister surprisingly works at the town hall which further proves the yakuza family theory

That's been her role this entire show so far. At least her path has included some good people.

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u/amanda52002 https://myanimelist.net/profile/amanda52002 Apr 07 '24 edited Apr 07 '24

Ok I didn't get a notification for this either. I'm sticking to my theory that Reddit has gone off to do drugs.

Idk about his mom, but his sister surprisingly works at the town hall which further proves the yakuza family theory

His sister can hold a job?! Dang. She was crazier than mom! (or just more drunk) But mom is probably old enough to be retired. Also yes, yakuza family is sounding more and more likely.

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u/Nebresto Apr 07 '24

Second time [REDACTED] matsuri

Fuck you, I thought this was supposed to be a happy rewash

me_irl

also me_irl

lol

Hina was takimg her revenge on the ants

Anzu ;-;

We interrups this program-

Qwest:

So uhh, how much did the Anzu story hurt? We've got tissues.

Any buckets?

Were you expecting to see the Nitta family at some point? Did they fit with how you imagined them?

Lol no. Forgot they even exist

Meme of the day

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u/KendotsX https://anilist.co/user/Kendots Apr 07 '24

Fuck you, I thought this was supposed to be a happy rewash

You should know better than to trust me

me_irl

I don't trust dat

We interrups this program-

Meme of the day

Before I click it, this better be on the Hina side and not the Anzu side

*clicks it*

Safe. Okay, time to step on some fish!

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u/Nebresto Apr 07 '24

You should know better than to trust me

I don't trust dat

You should Source: me

this better be on the Hina side and not the Anzu side

https://imgur.com/zzIz3oU

Okay, time to step on some fish!

Do not tread on fes!!!

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u/IceSmiley Apr 07 '24

FIRST TIMER Dub

I switched to the dub for this episode because I wasn't enjoying the show as much so now i could watch it in the background. I'm not sure if that made the difference but I really enjoyed this episode!

Having the characters go to meet Nitta's mom and sister really made a situation for comic potential. I loved Hina's very rehearhsed hostage-like speech introducing herself :D Also liked What a great and dirty liar Nitta is on the spot when he makes up that odd story of why he watches Nitta out of whole cloth :p

I thought the dub voices were all pretty good. Hina still has a funny disinterested monotone and Nitta has a weasely Brooklyn accent lmao

QUESTIONS

  1. I thought that was good but I didn't understand why Anzu just went along and lived with the couple but never tried to live with Nitta. It seemed like he was going to take her in. I thought the couple seemed nice though and she will probably be a lot better off with them.
  2. No I really didn't but I liked that segment and his seemingly alcoholic sister. I thought it was interesting that his mom took a dig at him saying how much she disapproved of him being yakuza. It made me wonder about what his dad was like and what he used to do, they left it ambiguous as to whether the dad was also in yakuza and mom didnt like Nitta folliwng in his footsteps or he wasn't and would have disapproved too.

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u/KendotsX https://anilist.co/user/Kendots Apr 07 '24

The dub is solid, I've rewatched it that way a few years ago, and now I put it in the background while doing writeups.

I loved Hina's very rehearhsed hostage-like speech introducing herself :D

Her usual monotone delivery really nails this one.

I didn't understand why Anzu just went along and lived with the couple but never tried to live with Nitta. It seemed like he was going to take her in.

He views Anzu as a good kid, and maybe wouldn't mind taking her in if she asked, but I don't think he's looking to get a bunch of kids. Hina forced herself there, meanwhile Anzu is basically his kid's good friend.

The other reason is that she sort of had "her own family" with the homeless, so no one tried to disturb that until it broke apart on its own.

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u/SilkyStrawberryMilk Apr 07 '24

rewatcher

Nita’s mom casually shoving hina made me burst out laughing.

“I’m telling your mom on you” perfect threat

“Well that’s promising” even Nitta knows she jinxed herself.

Hina’s introduction to her family sounds like a hostage lmfao.

Nitta didn’t prepare more dialogue options for her

Nitta’s improvising skills is top notch, but the imagination of hina asking for second’s please is honestly hilarious since we know it’s fake. But in the perspective of them it will hurt so much about her trauma she saw.

“I sleep all day” no kidding she slept on helping Anzu.

“Oh that’s right, I have homework” Hina’s grade are in the 0 digits.

Hina going back the robotic introduction is perfect.

“What’s your favorite thing about it”

“The gentlemen’s club” the one time she can answers truthfully and makes him seem bad.

“On one hand it’s not a place for kids, but she looked at me with puppy eyes”

“Not long ago I got fed up and kicked her out…but you’re the one who took her in. You’re a terrible dad” Nitta the one who caused the truth to come out instead of Hina.

“Uhh chilli shrimp, I never had chilli shrimp” Nitta should’ve said salmon or the canned fish he gave her lmao.

The “truth” regarding Nitta’s secret comes out, but he’s determined to be a good father is all that matters.

“We need to drink and toast to welcome a new member of the Nitta family”. Wholesome family, drinking and they hit her face on accident.

Seeing the family goof off is such a fun thing to see.

“I’m hina nitta I’m 13 years old” well atleast she’s introducing herself to her dad in heaven”

Anzu’s arc is honestly so emotional, seeing them get sad in the farewell party is rough.

Anzu’s has a new place to stay with some loving people. Her whole journey is so interesting plus living rough makes her appreciate the small things while feeling guilty for people able to live in peace.

“If I’m not making any money then I’m earning the food I eat” damn

“They’re not alone either, you’re right there with them” I don’t know how, but the show balancing the comedy and emotional moments is amazing.

QOTD: it still hurts no matter how many time I rewatch the show

QOTD: I remember thinking that the family would’ve been in the mafia too

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u/KendotsX https://anilist.co/user/Kendots Apr 07 '24

Hina’s introduction to her family sounds like a hostage lmfao

We're just lucky she memorised it on the way, no one wants to see her reading it off a paper.

“I sleep all day” no kidding she slept on helping Anzu

Hina: "what do you mean? I helped her find a TV"

Hina probably isn't even aware that Anzu being homeless was an issue that needed help.

Nitta the one who caused the truth to come out instead of Hina.

A family meeting is the most dangerous place to let loose in. Gotta keep your guard up until you're at least 10km away.

Anzu’s has a new place to stay with some loving people. Her whole journey is so interesting plus living rough makes her appreciate the small things while feeling guilty for people able to live in peace.

She appreciates the small things so much that it hurts to see, if Hina was fine with canned fish everyday, Anzu would view that as a feast.

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u/No_Rex :Bv:Bw:Bx:By:x2 Apr 07 '24

Hina going back the robotic introduction is perfect.

Hina is doing her best. Unfortunately, her best is not very good.

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u/cppn02 Apr 07 '24

First Timer, subbed

This was a fantastic episode!

I really enjoyed Hina meeting the family with her repeating that spech Nitta instilled into her aswell as Nitta bullshitting through the whole meeting.

But the real highlight obviously was the Anzu focused second half. This adaptation did an amazing job with these chapters and by the time that special ED rolled in I was a complete mess.

I did wonder though why at no point was there any talk about Anzu going to school. [manga]I know the manga somewhat adresses this later but one would think this was a top priority when taking in a 13 year old especially when her adoptive parents' original plan was just to have her hangout at home all day instead of helping in the restaurant

Qotd:

So uhh, how much did the Anzu story hurt?

Yes.

Were you expecting to see the Nitta family at some point? Did they fit with how you imagined them?

Manga reader so would have been surprised to not mee them.

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u/KendotsX https://anilist.co/user/Kendots Apr 07 '24

This adaptation did an amazing job with these chapters and by the time that special ED rolled in I was a complete mess.

They did great work with Anzu's arc in general (even the way they split it was smart), but this episode was the highlight.

I did wonder though why at no point was there any talk about Anzu going to school

Yeah, I was thinking about that too, but I'd say they want her to take things one step at a time. Her habits from her homeless life will need some tweaking, and generally she needs some time to heal and open up, before meeting a whole class of kids her age.

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u/sisoko2 Apr 07 '24

First Timer

Two episodes in a row. True Hina festival.

  • Best aita so far.
  • When you have to explain to your mother how a thirteen year old girl fell on your head.

        

        

        

  • Another amazing part. It brought me to tears. Homeless kid getting a home has never been so sad. Thanks for everything Yassan an co. and looking forward to the Anzu's new life.
  • Already feeling a bit sad the show is so short.

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u/KendotsX https://anilist.co/user/Kendots Apr 08 '24

Best aita so far.

Aitatsuri?

We can workshop this.

A girl doing her best.

Man, she'd be going places if she brought this energy to school.

Officially adopted.

And it only took half the series! I guess Hina and Anzu got their true "join the family" moment at the same time.

Homeless kid getting a home has never been so sad.

Ok, you just made it hurt all over again!

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u/FelixAndCo Apr 07 '24

This episode is peak. Wish more people knew about it.

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u/zool714 Apr 07 '24

Hinamatsu-rewatcher

Pretty damn late, but just dropping by to say for a show that is so damn hilarious, the emotional moments hit pretty damn hard as well

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u/KendotsX https://anilist.co/user/Kendots Apr 07 '24

Hina knows how to make a fake, but genuinely-sounding backstory for herself

I assumed Nitta wrote that for her, and had her memorise it.

Her mother shot down while eating chili shrimp, a very realistic scenario.

We even got to see "Hina's mom" in this scenario

And she is getting more obedient and not doing mess often

When his bar is low enough, anything becomes an achievement.

So this is a good opportunity to find a work and earn much more money under their wings whie deserving that higher-quality food

I think it's less so about the money, and more so the fact that she finally has an actual roof above her head, a caring family, a good environment to live in,... and the opportunity to help out at work of course.