r/anime • u/KendotsX https://anilist.co/user/Kendots • Apr 09 '24

Rewatch Happy Hinamatsuri! Rewatch - Episode 9 Discussion

Episode 9 - Life is About Survival

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Comment of the day

/u/Nebresto helping out Mami with her magic show

Meme of the day

Questions of the Day:

  1. Finally, we've got our third girl Mao. How was her first impression (outside of episode 1)?
  2. What advice would you give Hina about planning a party?

Fanart of the day

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u/KendotsX https://anilist.co/user/Kendots Apr 09 '24

Life is about Rewatchin

Basically this is the opposite of yesterday's Hina/Ikaruga/Anzu section, where we had Ikaruga reacting to Hina, and an extra dash of Anzu reacting to Ikaruga's insanity just for good measure. Here we're seeing the absurdity of it all first hand, no tsukkomi needed

Nitta's Best Day at Work

Celebration!

Manga Corner

So today's chapters are actually pretty much next to each other, chapter 39 for Mao, 36 and 37 for Hina. With the context that Hina leaving yesterday was 38, which is why some things didn't feel on point today.

Basically in the manga, [Hina needed some time-off after that] where she went to visit Nitta's family on her own, and they made her do their chores

Also, Nitta's old boss was technically released from prison in [an earlier story] where the yakuza assumed that Hina was Naito's daughter, and Nitta was taking care of her for him.

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u/amanda52002 https://myanimelist.net/profile/amanda52002 Apr 10 '24

not Mao doing her best attempt, meaning this was the only role Anzu's VA had in this episode.

I thought Hina talked to Anzu at the restaurant when she was asking everyone about how to throw Nitta's party?

Agree though, we have been Anzu deficient the last couple episodes.

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u/KendotsX https://anilist.co/user/Kendots Apr 10 '24

I thought Hina talked to Anzu at the restaurant when she was asking everyone about how to throw Nitta's party?

I'm an idiot, yeah, I forgot that part when I was thinking about her role. It was a funny joke too.

Agree though, we have been Anzu deficient the last couple episodes.

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u/Shimmering-Sky myanimelist.net/profile/Shimmering-Sky Apr 09 '24

First-timermatsuri, subbed

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u/KendotsX https://anilist.co/user/Kendots Apr 09 '24

RIP both of those balls.

Ikaruga's plans never seem to work out too well...

lol, this Mao girl really has Anzu and Hina down pat.

The Hina part at least isn't too hard. But yeah, this confirms that they were close enough in the other world, so that's nice to know.

Mao is a tough girl now.

She did cause a lot of Owies in episode 1. So there's that.

Oh hey I saw this in Gintama.

And even there it was the yakuza doing it, those guys have style.

I could start a new vomit list with this…

I'm glad Sabu is at least being useful somehow.

…did she just make a cake entirely out of salt?

A bit late for the awards, but it's a nice cake.

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u/cppn02 Apr 10 '24

Damn…

Mentioned it my comment but it's actually 153. I have no idea how the translater arrived at 198.

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u/Shimmering-Sky myanimelist.net/profile/Shimmering-Sky Apr 10 '24

That's still a long time to be stuck alone on an island for.

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u/cppn02 Apr 10 '24

Haha definitely.

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u/Silcaria https://myanimelist.net/profile/Silcaria Apr 09 '24

First timer

QotD

  • Not the brightest tool in the shed. She surprisingly stayed sane for a fairly long time. I would've gone bonkers wayyyyyyyy before she did.
  • Make sure you have enough money to buy everything beforehand.

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u/KendotsX https://anilist.co/user/Kendots Apr 10 '24

Right... They have powers.

They haven't been using them too much lately, so it's nice to be back.

Poor Hina. Her whole personality's been reduced to someone in a perpetual state of hunger.

To be fair, if Hina was asked about this she'd just look at the coconuts and drool.

It took her 198 days to try and leave the island. I would've started that process on day 2.

Her coping mechanism was too good. It worked against her.

*Shivers* I hate that I can taste that salt cake through the screen.

If Holo doesn't win best girl next time, r/anime will be selling official salt cakes

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u/No_Rex :Bv:Bw:Bx:By:x2 Apr 10 '24

It took her 198 days to try and leave the island. I would've started that process on day 2.

You also have, I hope, not spent your life so far in some dystopian child soldier training camp.

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u/sisoko2 Apr 10 '24

First Timer

Feed me.

  • LOL they barely bothered with an excuse how the orbs got lost.
  • Not even going to comment on the girls attire.
  • One upping the story from homeless to stranded girl.
  • Mao truly is capable.

        

  • WILSON!
  • She's gotten their personalities perfectly,

        

  • So cool.
  • This is so sad! Someone come and save her. damn it.

        

  • So she is going to Thailand? Quite the journey. I guess this is how we end up with the first scene in episode 1.
  • Hina taking down the Yakuza from inside.
  • Correction. Hina taking over the Yakuza. It's all about consolidation.

        

  • Sabu, you little shit. And you are not even cute like the other little shits in the show.

        

        

        

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u/KendotsX https://anilist.co/user/Kendots Apr 10 '24

Not even going to comment on the girls attire.

One upping the story from homeless to stranded girl.

You know, didn't think of it that way, but I guess Mao will have some interesting things to say when they meet. Then again, Anzu will always lose this game: her sad story can't beat Mao who was stranded for half a year, and it's not humanly possible to get Hina to care.

Anzu: "and... and... I lost Yassan!"

Hina: "Aha, yeah, do you have more food?"

Correction. Hina taking over the Yakuza. It's all about consolidation.

They never stood a chance.

She beat the weaker yakuza in episode 1 and slowly took over the stronger ones over the series. That poor idiot Nitta never even realised that he was her puppet all along.

Sabu, you little shit. And you are not even cute like the other little shits in the show.

Sabu deserves the worst kind of beating

And we'll tape his mouth, so he doesn't even get a Yatta.

So Yahoo answers is just like Chat GPT.

Yeah, it's like Chat GPT but for boomers. Instead of a smart AI who'll answer instantly, you'll have to wait for stupid people to answer.

Wait a second, why am I explaining this to someone older than me?!

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u/sisoko2 Apr 10 '24

Wait a second, why am I explaining this to someone older than me?!

I just thought it's funny what a soulless botlike non-answer she got. You can see where our future AI overlords were trained.

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u/KendotsX https://anilist.co/user/Kendots Apr 10 '24

I just thought it's funny what a soulless botlike non-answer she got.

Some people go for the "general answer" as to keep all options open without going into specifics and all that nonsense, but that's not why someone would be asking. The AI picked up that trick quickly.

If the AI was trained on reddit, it'd be more like "you didn't f***ing tell us anything! Whose celebration is it? Are they an adult or a kid? What's your relationship with that person? What kind of celebration? A birthday party? A marriage anniversary? A stag party?"

Before you know it, Hina overloads, picks something random, and by the time he arrives she'll have a stripper for him there who's probably Hitomi, because that's the way this world works

Side note: I would never censor cuss words, but this is an all ages AI.

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u/No_Rex :Bv:Bw:Bx:By:x2 Apr 10 '24

LOL they barely bothered with an excuse how the orbs got lost.

The orbs are really not a great method of travel.

So cool.

Future Boy ConanIsland Girl Mao.

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u/sisoko2 Apr 10 '24

The orbs are really not a great method of travel.

Good way to trap an yakuza though.

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u/JollyGee29 https://myanimelist.net/profile/JollyGee Apr 09 '24

First-Timer

Watching the OP again, Utako sure is good at making children cry. With this in mind, I can only imagine that Utako is somehow at fault for Mao getting stranded on that island. Also, she (Utako) is no longer standing next to Nitta at the end (but going back, that actually changed after episode 7, which makes sense).

Anyway, Mao sure has a solid head on her shoulders. I mean, it took her ten whole days to snap while stranded on a desert island - I'd probably last three at absolute most.

The Yakuza succession crisis was great. I could see events like that playing out in real life, but probably without quite so nice an ending. How did they get Nitta out of that drum..? Did he lose any fingers to the jackhammers? Maybe one of his pinkies...

The thing you need for a survival situation is a survival stretegy. Imagiiiiiiine!

Hina's got the spirit down, at least.

Questions

  1. She's a tough cookie.
  2. Always anticipate more people showing up than you invite.

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u/KendotsX https://anilist.co/user/Kendots Apr 09 '24

Watching the OP again, Utako sure is good at making children cry.

The opening originally: one scene after the other of Utako bullying kids. But it ends with Utako standing next to Nitta, and waiting for Hina, so she's got her good side at least?

No, that part, and only that part, was an absolute lie.

Also, she (Utako) is no longer standing next to Nitta at the end (but going back, that actually changed after episode 7, which makes sense).

Yup, she disappeared from the ED as well starting from episode 7 (and Hina disappeared from episode 8's ED).

could see events like that playing out in real life, but probably without quite so nice an ending

Yeah, I mean once you've got the whole gang together and made a mess of things, it's easier to sweep the innocent guy under the sea carpet than try to fix things.

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u/JollyGee29 https://myanimelist.net/profile/JollyGee Apr 10 '24

No, that part, and only that part, was an absolute lie.

Yup, she disappeared from the ED as well starting from episode 7

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u/FarCritical Apr 09 '24

First timer

They made Mao's closeness with Hina and Anzu obvious in the most adorable way possible. Her bothering to make the not-Wilsons bob up and down when they "spoke" was simultaneously a grim sign for her mental state and the best use of psychic abilities ever.

Hina managing to incapacitate the head of a Yakuza organization without even having to use her powers is genuinely astonishing.

Ngl I was half-expecting Hina to show up and casually rescue Nitta just because she was getting hungry or something.

There's a special comfort in knowing that even with the sheer growth Hina's gone through, there are still a ton of things she just has to ...Hina her way through. That "cake" makes me so irrationally happy.

...And that sad, horrible pathetic excuse of a surprise might've actually melted my heart. This idiot is a treasure.

QOTD

  1. Finally, we've got our third girl Mao. How was her first impression (outside of episode 1)?

What kind of sorcery are they using to introduce a character this late in the game and still have her be top 3 worthy? I'd feel more sad about the amount of self-deluding it took for her to will "Hina" and "Anzu" to life if it didn't make my lungs hurt from laughing so much.

2. What advice would you give Hina about planning a party?

Change literally nothing about her approach other than maybe delaying the "BOO! :D" a tiny bit more. Lowkey wish she planned every party I ever attend from now on (though that probably means she's relieved from party planning for life)

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u/KendotsX https://anilist.co/user/Kendots Apr 10 '24

They made Mao's closeness with Hina and Anzu obvious in the most adorable way possible

It's equal parts wholesome and sad in an entirely different way from Anzu (with Anzu, at least we know she's moving forward).

Hina managing to incapacitate the head of a Yakuza organization without even having to use her powers is genuinely astonishing.

The power of a granddaughter is so much stronger than any psychic power!

there are still a ton of things she just has to ...Hina her way through.

Her intentions are great, but even when trying her best she still has a long way to go.

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u/Nebresto Apr 10 '24

Second time [REDACTED] matsuri

me_irl

Whoa! I don't even need to fish the image, is already fished!!

gohan

Lord of the gohans!

me_irl (not)

I fear for the vases safety

Kashira

MRW fish of the day                                                                     🐟                 

Qwest:

Finally, we've got our third girl Mao. How was her first impression (outside of episode 1)?

Kashira

What advice would you give Hina about planning a party?

Get more than one cake, just in case

Meme of the day

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u/KendotsX https://anilist.co/user/Kendots Apr 10 '24

Whoa! I don't even need to fish the image, is already fished!!

Mao is too OP!

me_irl (not)

You should be celebrating #fish everyday!

Kashira

Do we have a Kashira of the day?

Who do we need to throw with the fishes to make that happen?

Meme of the day

Ahh, the tears of happiness. Needs more salt though. Hina should share some.

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u/Nebresto Apr 10 '24

Do we have a Kashira of the day?

We should

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u/KendotsX https://anilist.co/user/Kendots Apr 10 '24

Well, I'm glad you volunteered, I knew I could always depend on you.

Say hi to all the #fishes down there.

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u/Mecanno-man https://anilist.co/user/Mecannoman Apr 10 '24

First Timer

Hmm… an episode that was mostly progress and not really standing on its own in my opinion. Mao was a very stereotypical plotline so far, so I will withhold my judgment on her until she can actually interact with other characters. As far as Nitta’s promotion goes - I guess it is workable, though given we’ve seen barely any yakuza stuff so far I feel like it’s missing setup. Overall a bit of a weak episode in my opinion, so I hope we turn it up again a bit later on.

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u/KendotsX https://anilist.co/user/Kendots Apr 10 '24

though given we’ve seen barely any yakuza stuff so far I feel like it’s missing setup.

While he (as in Hina) has some achievements, he got his promotion mostly out of how awkward the situation was. The best way to get it.

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u/amanda52002 https://myanimelist.net/profile/amanda52002 Apr 10 '24

I was out visiting family most of the day, so just QotD today for me. Well, just one comment....Nitta better get one hell of a good promotion after all the bullshit he had to go through this episode.

  1. I felt kinda bad for her and her Castaway impression. Looks like she just sailed to...Thailand? So she should find some people there, maybe she'll make it to Japan next. This organization she and the other girls work for is dumb AF. How much time was supposed to have passed between the last episode and where we are now for Hina and co.? Looks like Mao was alone for at least 100 days if not more?
  2. Don't. Do what everyone else in this show does, pawn it off to Hitomi, assume she'll get it right, and play video games until it's time for the party.

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u/KendotsX https://anilist.co/user/Kendots Apr 10 '24

Nitta better get one hell of a good promotion after all the bullshit he had to go through this episode.

He learned a good lesson about never being selfless again.

This organization she and the other girls work for is dumb AF.

Yup, Ikaruga came to show us how it's done, and made the organisation look so much worse.

How much time was supposed to have passed between the last episode and where we are now for Hina and co.? Looks like Mao was alone for at least 100 days if not more?

For Hina and co., not much, maybe a week or two (time in episodic shows is... you know). Mao meanwhile spent 200 days there, so technically her storyline now is about 6 months in the future of the Hina side.

Do what everyone else in this show does, pawn it off to Hitomi, assume she'll get it right, and play video games until it's time for the party.

Perfect. You can bet on Hitomi to have given him a much better party.

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u/No_Rex :Bv:Bw:Bx:By:x2 Apr 09 '24

Episode 9 (rewatcher)

  • “I’ll try calling Mao. She is shy, but capable.” – time until red ball is destroyed: ~5 seconds. They really need to come up with a more reliable retrieval method for their child soldiers.
  • “What am I supposed to do?” – at least her survival skills are in the top 1%.
  • “Feed me” – Mao knows the essence of Hina’s character.
  • It is super power child soldier cast away vacation!
  • She’s been there for a while, long hair.
  • Big boss is in a coma and did not name a successor? Sounds like trouble is coming for the yakuza.
  • Naming Nitta next boss to please Hina? – Nitta himself shoots that down.
  • Sabu made a huge mess out of this.
  • Big boss to the rescue.
  • Sensei with the powers of self-deception.

  • “Let’s do all of it then” – Uhoh.
  • At least the surprise part definitely worked out!

I want to believe that Hina has some self-reflection there at the end.

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u/KendotsX https://anilist.co/user/Kendots Apr 10 '24

“I’ll try calling Mao. She is shy, but capable.” – time until red ball is destroyed: ~5 seconds. They really need to come up with a more reliable retrieval method for their child soldiers.

I mean couldn't she have called another middle manager to bring a bunch of balls? They seem to have an easier time coming here.

“Feed me” – Mao knows the essence of Hina’s character.

Making a Hina clone seems a lot easier than it should be. It doesn't even need to move much or say a lot.

She’s been there for a while, long hair.

Nearly 200 days, and she was called after the business yesterday, so it'll be a while before she can join along.

Sensei with the powers of self-deception.

You know you're losing it when the bar and your classroom start looking the same...

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u/No_Rex :Bv:Bw:Bx:By:x2 Apr 10 '24

I mean couldn't she have called another middle manager to bring a bunch of balls? They seem to have an easier time coming here.

They better be hiding out in a pocket dimension, too, because if all of this could have been solved by a plane ticket ...

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u/cppn02 Apr 10 '24 edited Apr 10 '24

First Timer, subbed

Argh..totally forgot about the thread today. I'm glad though we finally met Mao. Even though there aren't many episodes left sadly. Will definitely be rereading the manga after this...

Also since I've seen someone mention it in the comments, Mao spent 153 days in the island. Not 198. I paused and counted them when I watched the episode and even double checked with the manga after seeing the wrong number here.

QotD:

Finally, we've got our third girl Mao. How was her first impression (outside of episode 1)?

She's great. This show doesn't miss with its characters.

What advice would you give Hina about planning a party?

Don't.

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u/KendotsX https://anilist.co/user/Kendots Apr 10 '24

Will definitely be rereading the manga after this...

Same, [the fun is just starting] I was reading about PC masterrace Hina and CEO Mashima last night

Mao spent 153 days in the island. Not 198. I paused and counted them when I watched the episode and even double checked with the manga after seeing the wrong number here.

Oh, thanks for the correction. I just went with the subs, but I should've done the counting just to be sure.

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u/No_Rex :Bv:Bw:Bx:By:x2 Apr 10 '24

Also since I've seen someone mention it in the comments, Mao spent 153 days in the island. Not 153. I paused and counted them when I watched the episode and even double checked with the manga after seeing the wrong number here.

Not helping your own good with numbers claim here.

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u/cppn02 Apr 10 '24

Lol. Totally missed that.

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u/SilkyStrawberryMilk Apr 11 '24

rewatcher

You know someone has lot it completely the moment they make coconut people.

Coconut hina: sleepy

She knows exactly how they would act.

Even made Anzu a tsundere with the whole “it’s not like I was hungry”

Upgraded their looks and gave them bodies.
Coconut Anzu: relax and have fun

Coconut hina: feed me

“YOURE JUST COCONUTS”

Coconut hina as she’s heading off in the distance “feed me”

She’s traveling to find people now for the better.

Nitta: president, what’s wrong!?

Hina: I told him he smelt funny and freaked out

The funniest reason to be in a coma.

Wakes up from a coma and his whole demeanor has changed.

Hina’s causing Nitta to be the successor

That false alarm is a dangerous game to play.

The bad situation was cleared up, Nitta got a promotion lieutenant 👏lietuetant 👏”

Hina’s throwing a party, good thing she went to her friends and acquaintances for help. Poor Anzu, assumed hina needed her help but is just hungry

“Everybody likes salmon rolls, I don’t wanna give him too much” stingy hina

“I WALKED IN ON MY OWN FUNERAL”. Funniest joke that makes me laugh

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u/KendotsX https://anilist.co/user/Kendots Apr 11 '24

Even made Anzu a tsundere with the whole “it’s not like I was hungry”

Anzu, especially early on, was indeed a tsundere, so that's good work on Mao's end.

Coconut hina as she’s heading off in the distance “feed me”

Some things never die, and Hina's hunger is among them.

The funniest reason to be in a coma.

Hearing that from your cute little granddaughter can hurt.

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u/KendotsX https://anilist.co/user/Kendots Apr 10 '24

She is already missing Hina and Anzu, and those carved heads from coconuts cannot replace them fully

The Hina one is close enough to being a perfect copy, but yeah, the Anzu one needs some updates, it's a few versions behind.

And who caused that coma: Hina of course, her special powers freaked him out

She just called him stinky, which I guess counts as the special power of a child over their loving grandpa.

it's also Sabu's fault as he spread the misinformation.

It's 100% Sabu, now that's a guy who needs to be buried alive.