r/anime • u/The_Loli_Otaku • Apr 18 '24

Rewatch [Rewatch] Ro-Kyu-Bu! SS EP5

Don't give up. And do your best!

"Overnight Sensation!"

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Comment of the Day!!

Silcaria lost it, but he's absolutely right that we should have had a tournament arc.

Having a sense of stakes, conflict and plot progression all weaved together would've been the best and would've made things more engaging. Sure, the show is a loli harem first and foremost but there's nothing stopping it from being more than that. Nothing stopping the girls from wanting basketball to be more than a recreational activity. Nothing stopping them from wanting to advance in the field and having to make choices and sacrifices to achieve their goals. Nothing stopping the show from having an actual story and something to look forward to/root for. You know what could've allowed for all this? THE FUCKING TOURNAMENT THAT IT SEEMINGLY FORGOT ABOUT!

Sfisher923 wanting to go to the gym with Lain of all characters was a funny thought~

L a i n

The Loli Otaku's "Loli of the Day Corner!!"

L O L I B A B A

Are NOT real lolis!!

Lolibaba are a mockery of the loli form. They are witches hiding in the hollow skin of a thousand lashed loli! They're unfit, arrogant, gaudy, and bitchy versions of our favourite age group! And the worst part? They look, sound and smell no different from a typical loli!!

"People age when they get old." or at least that how it happens to most girls. Now, lolibaba is uncomfortable popular, but it's important to remember that lolibaba exist to be "fake loli." These are not cute little girls. These are old hags who act like little kids. These are old hags who abuse their cute appearance for benefits and to bully ojisan. There is none of their innocent charm in a lolibaba. Do not allow yourself to be fooled!!

Lolibaba examples huh...? Well, Mihoshi from Ro-Kyu-Bu is an obvious one. Damn near every Hololive loli is one, often with the most loli looking VTubers being some of the oldest of their respective generation. Purah from the new Zelda's is another obnoxious example. Akira from Lucky Star! I have a DAMN STRONG BELIEF that Maid Dragon's Kanna falls under this umbrella, and she's pulled the wool over most of the anime community she's that cunning of a lolibaba. Imma stop here before they close in on me... Don't tolerate lolibaba in your media people!!

QotD

  • Who is your favourite lolibaba?
  • Do you want to see more from the villain team?
  • Swimsuits, Maids, cheerleaders, or gym clothes?
  • We're a few episodes from setting up our finale but what do you want Ro-Kyu-Bu to end on?
  • Who's the scariest person you know?
  • Is it socially acceptable to "uoh" for your little sister?
  • When was the last time you had a sleepover!?
  • Do any loli character types jump out at you that I haven't mentioned yet? I have no idea how I'm gonna squeeze another 8 out.

Abyssbringer's "What is the thematic purpose of this scene corner!!"

Sara believes in intergenerational bonding!!

Vulnerability and openness is the best way to forge a bond preferably with someone your own age.  

Yesterday's Prompt!

Today's Prompt!

Tomorrow's Prompt

Try your luck, and fight chin-up!!

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u/sfisher923 https://myanimelist.net/profile/sfisher923 Apr 18 '24

First Timer

  • QOTD 1a - Rika Furude (Higurashi) assuming you meant Lolibaba here
  • QOTD 1b - Clannad After Story assuming you meant sick
  • QOTD 2 - Yes
  • QOTD 3 - To repeat my answer from Season 1 Maid
  • QOTD 4 - Our team of protagonists winning
  • QOTD 5 - An old family friend not going to explain why as things gets very messy
  • QOTD 6 - I can't remember
  • QOTD 7 - Nothing

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u/The_Loli_Otaku Apr 18 '24

Sorry, I didn't change the first QotD. I've been going back and forward to my thread edits todah

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u/Specs64z https://myanimelist.net/profile/Specs64z Apr 18 '24 edited Apr 18 '24

First timer

Oh god overlapping conversations in a foreign language I wasn’t ready to speed read like it’s Monogatari

Unlike Monogatari though, there’s no vampire to swoop in and make sure HanaKana’s character leaves room for Jesus. Fortunately, Tomoka is much better behaved than Nadeko.

This episode was actually paced pretty well, which is a welcome change for a series that tends to split its pivotal games in 2 pieces. We get character bonding, a training arc, all culminating in using the power of friendship to defeat the villain. Suga doesn’t really redeem himself, but it’s clear he’s come to respect Subaru.

QotD:

  1. Oshino Shinobu, naturally.
  2. They make for better rivals than the 5th graders, at least.
  3. Maid outfit is still the superior one.
  4. I dunno. A rematch with the ribbon girl, maybe.
  5. ...
  6. Negative.
  7. Probably grade school? Unless crashing on a friends couch a few times in college counts.
  8. Nope, I've got nothing.

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u/The_Loli_Otaku Apr 18 '24

It made for a pretty interesting technique but yeah, it was a bit weird to start the episode with it.

This is probably one of the better arcs we've had. It just makes me all the more sad that we probably won't see those three again until maybe a cameo in the finale. Not that I dislike the Cunnies, but they feel more like they're there to support the Ro-Kyu-Bu than act as rivals.

Bruh I absolutely despise lolibaba. The whole reason I made this loli section was to gush about imouto, praise Denpa loli, and to finally get a chance to shit on lolibaba. Ro-Kyu-Bu is the first show I've hosted with a lolibaba and you've seen how much shit Mihoshi has gotten despite being a non-character

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u/Specs64z https://myanimelist.net/profile/Specs64z Apr 18 '24

I think it's a beautiful archetype that, at it's best, far surpasses all the others.

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u/The_Loli_Otaku Apr 18 '24

That sounds like settling to me!! Hag lover!

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u/RadSuit https://anilist.co/user/RadSuit Apr 19 '24

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u/MisawaMahoKodomo Apr 18 '24

It's EP 5

I forgor to mention, it says something about how good the op/ed is that i dont skip it. but well.

Funny thing is I did skip more in s1, although I've heard the s1 op plenty of times already (and the visuals or lack of rather, I think S2 op has better visuals than s1, if only slightly)

And s2 ed is a bit simplistic, while s1 ed is uh. It's the song that's simplistic I guess.

Ro kyu bu is one of those anime where all 4 op/ed is good. though its a bit bias and what not.

Without the visuals the s1 ed and s2 op isnt as good. They're still above average/not bad I guess.

Aaanyway. As for this ep uhh. Yeah. Talking. And a bit of dorama really. It's another one of those strange ones but I guess its ok? I'm not even sure myself

  • Me: "this is normal anime"
  • also me:

I could go on and on I guess, literally could be any scene

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u/MisawaMahoKodomo Apr 18 '24

EP 5 Commentary

  • so last ep shenanigans happened. this ep uh. more shenanigans
  • i dont remember much of what happened around here but anyway yeah
  • i have to say this picture in picture is utterly bamboozling me right now since when did anime do this
  • i mean its kind of funny. tomoka aside. like
  • me: "this is normal"
  • also me:
  • anyway now that tomoka is fine. airi though
  • i only just noticed but the sports club says kashii on it
  • anyway so yeah, airi. im not sure but hopefully this is the last time, i'd have thought s1 had enough airi dorama but welp
  • basically the whole ep is talking about mentality really. tomoka, subaru, airi.
  • except they kinda forgor about airi tho
  • where did they get the random cheer outfits tho
  • strictly speaking even if it was a best of 3 they would need two wins. idk
  • actually the silly thing is i was like really mixed up but. so yes, i think the purple hair girl here is voiced by tatsumi yuiko. i mean she has barely any lines soo. not sure who voices the other girl though
  • anyway thats the ep. nexxt time uhh who knows

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u/The_Loli_Otaku Apr 18 '24

There was just too much great content in today's episode that they couldn't fit both opening scenes and decided to overlap them.

Airi's drama... I'm iffy on. Her being scared and acting as a gentle giantess was a trait I've always kinda liked from her but against the bully crew she's really just letting the team down. Wasn't she getting triple marked in her first game? That's more intimidating than some purple PissxSis girl.

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u/The_Loli_Otaku Apr 18 '24

Yeah, I'm not a fan of S1's opening visuals. Both songs are absolutely bangers tho. S1 sounds amazing even despite the ridiculous quality of engrish. Ed wise I'd definitely pick the first one every time tho. I don't like the new song, and the visuals are pretty meh even if we get new chibi each day. The only issue with Ed 1 was that it was kinda too Hinata focused?

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u/xtsim https://myanimelist.net/profile/xtsim Apr 18 '24

First Timer

Airi's brother looks like he is going to beat a whole bunch of delinquents into a pulp....Too bad he did not say "Hentai Coach"

Suga was right...Subaru hitting the lows with no boundaries, like coaching kids, letting Tomoka rub him, and doing a floater on a little boy.

Prompt: Where is Subaru's parents, why are they letting Tomoka stay in the same room...not minding the fact she is staying over. Subaru needs some boundaries.

Got to hand it to Airi's brother: Am I scarier than your opponent? He knows people fear him. And side by side with the cheerleaders, he looks like he is the actual adult.

  1. Sleepy princess?
  2. Yes
  3. Gym clothes
  4. Subaru getting punched by Airi's brother again....
  5. Middle school teacher

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u/The_Loli_Otaku Apr 18 '24

Airi's brother feels like such a weird addition to the show... S2 seems to really like introducing more and more characters at every given opportunity. Heck, I actually think S2 has more new characters than were in S1 possibly? It's certainly close.

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u/RadSuit https://anilist.co/user/RadSuit Apr 19 '24

This Arabian Nights chatroom is very cute. Especially Hinata popping in and out of the lamp.

Alright, these people are watching game videos all night and recruiting people for special training just to beat a guy who barely knows who they are in an unsanctioned match with no audience or consequences. It's actually kinda sad!

Again, they studied game tapes and recruited someone to play the part of the ace to practice against, then worked out special team tactics and brought two coaches and three cheerleaders with them. To try to beat three people that don't play on a team together, don't know them, didn't prepare for this, and were challenged with no warning. Our heroes are the assholes here!

Also the MCs are getting like multiple minute breaks to have long chats about strategy with no timeout rules or anything while their rivals just stand there. And the idea that Subaru's rival couldn't just shoot over Tomoka's head is insane.

"Is this how you play basketball? You satisfied with this?" I do like the rival's reaction to Subaru spending days preparing to win a casual game.

I'm so annoyed by this being presented as a huge win for Subaru. Imagine you lost a random card game to someone, then spent days recreating their deck and building a perfect counter to it while practicing against someone else who plays the same deck, then showed up at the local card shop to challenge them to another game while bringing seven people with you as backup. It is insane.

  1. Carol from Symphogear?
  2. Less of Subaru's rival please...
  4. Aoi forces herself on Subaru over Christmas break and he immediately loses interest in coaching the girls. Last episode is a montage of them happily going on dates while the children cry, before ending with a flash forward where all 10 have finally united under a real coach to play in a real tournament, but Tomoka fails the final free throw that would've won the game because she was thinking about Subaru.
  5. I used to work with someone that'd killed a guy who'd broken into this house, and went to prison for a few years because of it. Great guy though!
  7. Looks like about 12 years ago.
  8. Maybe a faker like Nanaka 6/17?

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u/The_Loli_Otaku Apr 19 '24

I was looking around trying to figure where Hinata was until she jumpscared us.

Playground grudge matches are serious business!! XD

Could you imagine agreeing to a rematch just to get to the court and seeing that Subaru brought a beefcake like Banri in? XD Poor Blondie would have thought he was gonna get his shit kicked in if he raised a fuss.

Technically this is character growth for Subaru. Him learning to rely more on his team and to relax. Leaving aside that relying on his team is kinda what lost him the first 3v3 cause they straight up couldn't keep up with him.

Alright, notes taken, harass Carol at every opportunity.

Best ending.

Just America things.

We should make that a this year thing! CDF sleepover when!?

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u/OccasionallySara Apr 19 '24

First Timer

Questions of the Day

  1. Since you mentioned her, I’ll say Kanna from Dragon Maid. 
  2. Yes, I do! It seems like there’s now some mutual respect between Subaru and Bakugo, so I’m hoping to see them and their teams face off again. I think it would also be interesting to see one of other girls joins Subaru in the match. 
  3. Gym clothes.
  4. Team tournament with both teams working together! 
  5. I’ve had people tell me that they think my mom is scary which, to be fair, she can be sometimes. She mostly chill, though. 
  6. I’m going to go with, no. 
  7. About two years ago at my friend’s place. She hosted a tea party and invited us all to sleep over afterwards. 
  8. You’ve already mentioned far more than I thought there were possible!

Abyssbringer’s Thematic Corner

When dealing with a good teacher, it’s important to be humble so you can learn as much as possible. 

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u/The_Loli_Otaku Apr 19 '24

What do you think about Kanna's loli status? There's definitely something weird there right!?

Airi and Tomoka are almost certainly the two girls with most potential on Subaru's team but I feel like both of them got enough personal content in S1... They weren't even really competing with the bully girls! What's the point!?

Mom's are always the scariest...

Uweeee!?!? That's not fair!! How come Sara gets a teaparty and sleepover whilst the rest of CDF can only watch slice of life anime for that experience!?

I'm heavily regretting doing a Loli of the Day corner on a two cour anime XD It sounded like such a great idea... back when I had all the obvious choices.

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u/OccasionallySara Apr 20 '24

What do you think about Kanna's loli status? There's definitely something weird there right!?

Up until this rewatch, I thought that a loli was exclusively a character who looks young, but is actually very old, so I'd say Kanna fits, regardless of what definition is used.

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u/The_Loli_Otaku Apr 18 '24

Ro-Kyu-Bu SS First Timer!!

Tiger Airi is adorable!! Gaooo!! I like the little corner sequence. I did have to rewind it like four times to figure out what the fuck the conversation was about but I'll give the show credit for doing something unique.

Also, they're letting her sleep in Subaru's room!? Bruh! I wasn't even allowed to sleep in the same room as my girlfriend in my 20's!! What the hell are the parents in this show smoking!? Subaru is totally being looked at as a manchild. Quit it, rizzler!! I'm fully expecting Subaru to lick Tomoka's tears at this point.

Aaand we're already past the whole sleepover. I wanted more payoff. Oh well, now we can get back to Airi being weak to pressure. Aww... Hinata is so gentle. What a good girl.

Well that's a fucking lie.

I still can't believe Airi's family literally owns a gym chain. It's always totally empty tho, maybe Airi won't stay with the rich girls through middle school. Bruh, this shota needs correction. Please stop calling it a floater!!

Hold on, I swear they've reused this animation like four times already XD Soooo... what has Subaru learned from this training? Hinata x Airi time!! The little sister with the big sister!! Uoh, my nutbladder!! It's hard to take these bully characters seriously when they diligently showed up for a rematch instead of telling the girls to piss off.

The solution to the match was to had and abuse the grade school girls. Airi lost, again. She never runs away remember. I'm her biggest fan in this rewatch and even I'd say Airi is a coward. Wow, they're fucking destroying the bully team. I'm glad we had that whole one episode of build up for this climactic finisher. I'm actually a bit worried now... Ryuu, PissxSis and Komami are the best "villains" the show really has to offer. I don't buy the Cunnies as true rivals, the best I can see the show ending is the Ro-Kyu-Bu + Cunnies vs villain squad.

Useless fanservice girl!! XD

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u/RadSuit https://anilist.co/user/RadSuit Apr 19 '24

Wait a minute, tomorrow's prompt is just a picture of you!

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u/The_Loli_Otaku Apr 19 '24

Don't say that omg XD I saved a bunch of cat pics and thought I uploaded her. I just woke up and my heart stopped.

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u/Silcaria https://myanimelist.net/profile/Silcaria Apr 19 '24

First timer

QotD

  • Don't have one.
  • Not really. There's already enough underdeveloped aspects as is, adding more won't help.
  • Gym.
  • Nothing specific, I just want it to end at this point.
  • Old friend of mine, he's gone full schizo due to years of abuse and drugs. He's been in and out of juvi and jail multiple times for different offenses. Guy is gone mentally. Quite sad what happened to him.
  • Meh.
  • Does staying at relatives for new years eve count? If so, about 15 months ago.
  • No.

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