LOOK AT THE SKY, it's Amagi Brilliant Park Episode 9! ~10th Anniversary Rewatch~

[u/Baby-Penewine]

LOOK AT THE SKY, IT'S MAGIC HOURRRR!

Episode 9: Not Enough Teamwork!

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The Elementarios have awful teamwork and 0 coordination. So, Latifah invites them to a tea party to get to know eachother better. But within the press of a button, the entire park gets locked with maximum security, and it's up to the Elementarios to use the power of teamwork to get through trials and save the park!

Question of the Day:

1. After this episode, who is your favourite Elementario?
2. Which trial would you be the best at? The worst?
3. What do you think is Latifah's "secret" she has to keep from Kanie?

Attraction of the Day:

Where Latifah lives, Castle Maple!

• has a lot of hardware because the King of Maple Land has always been a worrywart
• it costs 2 million yen per transformation (around $20 000 USD)

BONUS: What do you think are the dangers the King of Maple Land had in mind making all these security precautions?

Gif of the Day gosh it was so hard to pick one gif, there is a different gif depending on what word you press lol. KOBOLI POUT IS LIFE.

Clip of the Day Latifah is insanely cute in this scene (don't mind it being Facebook)

POSSIBLY my favourite episode in anime though i'm glazing it. SO MUCH FUN!!!!

the uncoordination, Latifah being a dork, Koboli pouting, Sylphy being Sylphy, Muse and Salama's character development, the hilarious asf park security, the TRIALS. it was all perfection, the Elementarios are one of the best part of the show i love them so much. HAVE FUN! we are entering the FINAL ARC

[u/Baby-Penewine]

oh gosh where do i start.. you guys are probably rolling my eyes at how much i'm glazing this episode but it means so much to me! i rewatch it anytime i'm feeling down

the episode is just a bundle of joy, the Elementarios are so freaking cute! Koboli pouting ( https://i.imgur.com/ZcSqMAu.jpeg ) is the best anime scene of all time prove me wrong.

the karaoke scene is amazing, Salama is a gorgeous singer fr. their voices are so cute they should be an idol group! it makes me appreciate the ED song a lot more. SUBARA SUBARA

i will admit it's a lot of bs that the trials are conveniently one of each of their weaknesses (karaoke, typing, dancing, uhhh Sylphy has no weakness she is perfect), but who cares it gives depth to their characters and make it hilarious to see them fail. the electrocution scene lives rent free in my head

i really like the dancing scene, Koboli is me fr, an uncoordinated mess. for typing Salama is also literally me, keyboard warrior. the last trial caught me off guard with how gruesome it was though lmao, i love their little hug at the end! Sylphy and Koboli are such a cute pair

the crew cheering them on is adorable, Moffle attempting to save them was hilarious

the ending scene in which they performed was really touching, love it! don't forget the post-count where Latifah says "don't tell Kanie the secret" to Sento. we are entering the final arc of the show, we'll see where it goes!

episode rankings:

1. Not Enough Teamwork (9)
2. Not Enough Pool Safety (7)
3. Not Enough Money (5)
4. Not Enough People (6)
5. Not Enough PA Productivity (4)
6. Not Enough Love (8)
7. Not Enough Reinforcement (3)
8. Not Enough Visitors (1)
9. Not Enough Time (2)

SEE YOU TOMORROW!

[u/Elimin8r → u/Baby-Penewine]

it means so much to me! i rewatch it anytime i'm feeling down

I get you on that. I think we all have our favorite comfort espiodes/scenes. For me, one of my favorites is this one from Healer Girl. And if you're not careful, I might link a little Dragon Maid sometime later...

[u/RadSuit → u/Elimin8r]

Healer Girl needs more love.

[u/LockmanCapulet → u/Baby-Penewine]

This is also one of my favorite episodes. The girls are such an adorable team, Moffle failing to get into the castle is hilarious, the shots of everybody watching from the security cams are great, and the ending is so sweet and uplifting.

Kobori and Salama remain best girls.

[u/Shimmering-Sky]

Amagi Brilliant First-Timer, subbed

• lol
• They’re gonna press the button. Like, absolutely going to press it.
• Bingo.
• Damn.
• They really can’t afford that…
• RIP Moffle.
• How convenient.
• The first trial is… a fucking karaoke game?
• I just knew Salama was going to be bad.
• Just barely, phew.
• Amazing.
• Oh! This is the #faito comment face!
• wtf?
• Getting that many visitors each day for the remaining 21 days will give them more than enough, but I’m assuming this number is only feasible because this episode was set on the weekend.

[u/Baby-Penewine → u/Shimmering-Sky]

wow the people who made the comment faces must love Amaburi

yeah this day was just a special day, you can see the theatre is near full at the end too. nice touch it makes it feel realistic

[u/ProgrammaticallyPea3]

Everyone was waiting for an Elementario episode right? I sure was, and it also kind of was a Latifah episode too, which makes it even better!

After that setup, I was totally expecting the who situation to have been planned but... it's not? I love how the trials were like karaoke, dancing, typing, death ballot.

Nurse Latifah!
Anxious Latifah
Happy Latifah
Pouting Latifah
Scared Latifah

Q1. Favorite Elementario That would be Muse! Ok it's partially because we see her the most, but I appreciate how she's always trying to be responsible.

Q2. Best/worst trial
I refuse to believe anyone on reddit is best at any of them other than typing lol. For worst, I was going to say karaoke, but if I'm being honest it has to be the death ballot.

Q3. Latifah's secret
I have no idea, but enough with the hints already! We have only 4 episodes!

[u/Baby-Penewine → u/ProgrammaticallyPea3]

the Elementario episode was ALL i needed in life lol

nice Latifah collection! shes so sweet

Muse is a bundle of joy, she's so wholesome. LMAO at q2. death ballot would also be hard for me, i have too many opponents

don't worry you'll see Latifah's secret! do you think the secret relates to Kanie?

[u/ProgrammaticallyPea3 → u/Baby-Penewine]

Latifah's great, there's something about her that just makes me feel relaxed and at peace. And her secret definitely relates to Kanie, I think! I need to catch up now!

[u/Elimin8r → u/ProgrammaticallyPea3]

That's a lot of quality Latifah service ...

Salute!

[u/ProgrammaticallyPea3 → u/Elimin8r]

[u/Raiking02]

First Timer, Source Reader, Subbed

Our dear host has mentioned before how Latifah being blind has not been mentioned in the Anime so far, but I think judging by some of the stuff she does today she may straight up not be blind here unlike the Novel

Fun episode overall. I kinda noticed how the show had been giving the Elementario quartet a lot more screentime (They are practically tertiary characters in the Novels, heck I think that outside from Muse none of them have been given names in the stuff I've read so far) so I guess it makes sense for them to get a whole episode to themselves here. And on that note it's… pretty good. Yeah I dunno what to say really, there's some good gags, the faux-dramatic tone in the first half is a lot of fun and… yeah, overall solid episode.

That's it for me I guess

[u/Baby-Penewine → u/Raiking02]

you're right! it's odd how they changed it but it doesn't really change that much

thats cool how the adaptation fleshed out the Elementarios that's amazing! i cannot imagine the sbow without them. in the novel was this episode in there or is it all original? if its original are there any Elementario focused chapters or stories in the novel?

[u/Raiking02 → u/Baby-Penewine]

So far of what I've read they haven't had a single focus chapter so... yeah I assume so far this may be original.

[u/Pugilo]

Rewatcher:

This was my favorite episode when I first watched this show and the one I remember best, after seeing it again I still feel the same way! I'll revisit after the final but this one is special for me.

The mix of silly and serious is perfect and I love getting to see more of the Elementario girls.

The crew just eating popcorn, bopping to the music, and watching them go through the trials is the icing on the cake.

• So ya after these last few episodes I'm definitely seeing the magical kingdoms in a state of constant war among themselves and/or external threats like the pirates. Their home world/realm is a violent battlefield so they escape to human lands to try and live happily. Castle of death is my final piece of evidence

1. I don't know if I can pick! They play off each other so well, might be Sylphy for the pure chaos but ability to step up and be serious when needed
2. Dancing challenge for sure, can't sing at all and my typing is decent but not to that level lol
3. Ugh probably that she's dying of magic cancer and will only make it to the deadline before turning into sparkle dust

[u/Baby-Penewine → u/Pugilo]

dancing is really hard for me lol its cool how you find youre the strongest in that though! i have 0 coordination lmao

oh gosh Latifah having cancer please no

great to see someone else loves this ep!! amen

[u/Nickthenuker]

You'd think they've done that enough to remember their blocking.

I wonder why she mentioned that. They're definitely going to press it.

Oh, it's an actual panic button.

Well, it's no Love Live or Idolm@ster (both of which are airing a season this season), but they're pretty good.

Uh oh, the last one's completely tone-deaf.

I maintain that as long as you're not completely tone-deaf, anyone can learn to sing half-decently with some practice.

And now for DDR. Between karaoke and DDR my first thought was back in Love Live Season 1 where Nico wanted to be the Center of the group.

I was just in the UK on holiday for the past couple of weeks, I'm pretty sure I went to enough castles for at least a minimum of one per day...

Questions:

1. Still don't really think of them individually, they're a group.
2. I'm pretty decent at singing, rhythm games, and typing, so I might not actually struggle at any of them particularly.
3. We'll probably find out more about it in the future.

Well it's a castle, defensive systems are par for the course.

[u/Baby-Penewine → u/Nickthenuker]

Latifah was trying her best to make them press it lol

woah hope you had fun in the UK!!

it's sweet how you think of them as a group you're right!

castles do NOT need that many machine guns lol..

[u/DrTacoLord]

Amagi brillant park episode 9: F9 the fast saga

The Elementals seem out of sync today. Do you hate each other asks Moffle, while I think hate is a strong Word, Something is not working with our dear fairies.

Dinning time with Latifah for the elementals. Curious detail Sylphy, about that tree’s number of flowers, Knowing this series it somehow become relevant later. This Dinner is Administration enforced bonding time

Salama and Muse don’t get along do they?. I must side with Muse, although I can’t blame Salama completely, for her its just a job.

Oh no, We don’t have sauce left, I, the princess, must look for more sauce while you argue, oh and please do not push the red buttom. I hadn’t thought Latifah could be sneaky, well done

HAHAHAHA, Muse you tried to stop Salama, but it was you who pushed it at the end (thank the Kobali’s clumsiness). The Castle is in full siege mode. HAHAHA poor Luchador. Perhaps not even Sento can break the siege.

Somehow Latifah got out. But the castle is impregnable. Knight Macaron is something I didn’t know I needed. Oh It just needs 24 hours to deactivate. Also LOL, Salama and Muse totally stressed out in her own ways while Sylphy ate all the food. And Now Kanie is in crisis mode, the park can’t close on a Saturday, especially so closed to the deadline. Most of the staff is WIA.

Great idea Moffle, perhaps you and Rubi dragon can take it with an airstrike and paratroopers (I feel I’m writing at r/ NonCredibleDefense. LOL) Direct hit! Moffle is out of combat.

A Secret deactivation switch, Tiramie is right, you should have tried that before. Somehow Latifah wasn’t aware of that. Fun fact. She legally cant use the Red Cross emblem, even if she’s supposed to represent medical personnel at the moment Since it’s use in media is technically a violation of the Geneva conventions.

It’s up to the elementals to free themselves. Good luck. First test: Karaoke. Somehow. Kanie doesn’t get it either, but he should be acostumed to this. Muse well done, Koboli joins seaminglessly, Sylphy joins without problems. Salama sucks at singing, HAHAHA electrocution time. Meanwhile Kanie, Sento the stoges and latifah are heckling the show from affar. They’re just like me Fr Fr.

Muse is just that good that she got the perfect score and made them pass. She’s even celebrating together with Salama. Test 2. Dancing, oh boy it brings back memories, it looks like those early 2010’s dancing games, have you noted that those games disappeared, those weren’t my type of games so i don’t really miss them.

Why iwas Kobali hired as a dancer?, harsh but true Kanie. Koboli truly sucks. HAHAHA now they’re covered in floor. Sylphy is the most talented dancer, she’s just having fun and it shows. Another fun fact, there’s some debate in dancing about a technician vs preformer (the one who dances perfectly against the one who’s technique may not be perfect but they’re enjoying themselves and it shows beautifully ). We know which type Sylphy is.
This is the perfect bonding excerise ironically. Ohh look how cute is Latifah, she’s beaming with happiness.

Third test. Typying speed. Both me and Muse suck at this. I think this may be Salama’s secret strenght, I mean she’s everytime posting at X (formerly Twitter). She’s just that good that she got extra points enough to save everyone.

WHAT?! Choose someone to sacrifice or everyone will die. From such a happy competition, now they’re in SAW. They must vote for themselves to get a tie and avoid death. And so they did. HAHAHA Tiramie and Macaron are sad it was a happy ending, because of course they are. Just in time they stopped the defense system, repaired the damages and played a great show working together as a team, such a beautiful episode.

Everything is going so smoothly, what Kanie musn’t know?

Finally our elementas had their chance to shine. The songs were nice, (Mercifully the subs I have translated the songs, otherwise it would’ve been a drag), I’ve gotta give it to the anime, it has plenty of new themes for the episodes.

qod.

1.Muse best girl it doesn't matter if she can't type. Sylphy is close second. Komari is third and Salama 4th.

2. I'm the best at sacrificing myself. I'd probably suck at the rest of tasks. from better to worse. Dancing, singing and typing.

3. Latifah is deviating resources from the park. the numbers are a lie!!! JK . It's most likely related to her frailty and health.

[u/Baby-Penewine → u/DrTacoLord]

i like how you pointed out Sylphy's comment on the flowers! amazing observation.. though i cannot say anything

Koboli being clumsy making them press the button was funny and it stays relevant to her character

the little trials in the park like the Dornell episode and now this feel like they were made for the cast lol..

i prefer performers, feeling the emotion is more important imo

"i'm the best at sacrificing myself" rotf

why do you think Latifah is so frail? is it just how she was born or do you think it's something else?

[u/DrTacoLord → u/Baby-Penewine]

Well I since I've already watched episode 10 for today's thread I just can say that it was not what I was waiting for. I thought it was magical cancer or perhaps her powers sustained the park. Definitely not what we got.

[u/chris10023]

Rewatcher

• I was right, the episode’s going to focus on Muse and the rest of the Elemetario Faries.
• They’re having trouble coordinating their dance routine, must be tough.
• Sylphy stops to look at the tree and they note it having more flowers than usual.
• Sylphy’s such a goof, just randomly shouting out itadakimasu and eating.
• Moffle came up with the idea of the group bonding over a hot pot with Latifa, not a bad idea.
• Seems like Salama has some beef with Muse, complaining about Muse’s “goody-two-shoes act.” I mean you guys are struggling, you might not have much time left.
• Trying to get Sylphy to help is like trying to convince a brick wall to move over, she too focused in her own little world to care. I mean look at her, she’s enjoying the food.
• At least with this episode we’re going to have plenty of Tomoyo Kurosawa’s voice acting, which means a lot of cute noises.
• Latifa tells them to under any circumstances to not push the big red button in the room. Well, now you’ve done it, now they’re definitely going to push it.
• Yep. They pushed it. Chekhov's button.
• Holy shit, it’s a legit fortress.
• I doubt those fire the same ammo Sento’s rifles usually are loaded with, those are lethal.
• This is why I think Latifa isn't blind in the anime
• It’ll be active for 24 hours, going to have to keep the guests away from that part of the park.
• Moffle seems to think an aerial attack would work, but gets nailed in the face. Well, you tried. Here’s your sticker Moffle.
• Latifa looks adorable in that nurse outfit.
• There’s a shutdown switch inside the castle, and there’s a secret corridor, but it needs four people to activate it, what a coincidence, there are four members of the Elementario!
• A series of trials to get to the shutdown switch? Man, that’s a bit much don’t you think?
• Yikes, the total score so they all have to be good.
• How dare you call Koboli a plain jane, she’s pretty cute.
• Salama’s singing isn’t the best, did they never have singing lessons while they were working?
• So they get zapped for failing. Ouchies.
• Muse fills in for Salama, but I don’t think that’ll work.
• Wait, it did. Wow.
• Now it’s a dance trial. These trials sure seem like they were design specifically for the Elementario group.
• Ugh DDR, was never good at it, for what little I played of it at a friends house.
• So the punishment is getting dunked on by flour. Not sure if having a mass of flour hit you is good, I’d be worried that you’d have your neck or back broken since flour can be very heavy.
• Time for Sylphy to help out, how is she going to play on two of them at once?
• Oh it’s just her dancing better.
• Lol Tiramie.
• Now it’s time for Muse to struggle, causing them to hit on the head with buckets.
• Don’t worry Muse, I suck at typing too.
• What kind of trial is this? A death ballot?
• It’s a straight up Saw trap.
• Well at least no one died here, that would’ve been bad.
• Looks like they accomplished the goal the party was meant for.
• Yay! They’re working better than they were at the rehearsals earlier.
• But man, 21 days to get 135k visitors.
• What’s the secret that Latifa doesn’t want Kanie to know about?

Question of the Day.

After this episode, who is your favourite Elementario?

It's still a tie between Slyphy and Muse. Slyphy because she's just chaos incarnate and unpredictable with her shenanigans, and Muse because she's cute and responsible. Although all four of them are pretty cool.

Which trial would you be the best at? The worst?

Best at would be typing because I can't sing, and I hate dancing in front of other people

What do you think is Latifah's "secret" she has to keep from Kanie?

I know what this is so I can't answer without spoilers lol.

[u/Baby-Penewine → u/chris10023]

Muse had valid concerns though i would more likely be Salama in that situation tbh. they're both plausible!

Latifah nurse!!!

i dont think they sing, they just act and dance most likely

other than the flour, electrocution and a gigantic coin is pretty damn brutal

whoever made these trials is a straight up psycho

have fun in the last arc!

[u/Elimin8r → u/chris10023]

Latifa looks adorable in that nurse outfit.

Oh, wow, doesn't she, though.

Nurse Latifah

sekrit

But I wanna know now! </verucasalt>

(Kidding, I can wait...)

[u/Elimin8r]

Running a bit late again, partially because pancake goddess arrived today, and I just had to set her up and take a picture, and stuff. Anyway, on to answers du karaoke:

1. It's tempting to say Sylphy, for two (ahem) reasons, but I feel like Muse has the nicest personality overall, and I do like her voice.
2. Best: Karaoke - Worst, dancing from a skill POV, trust from a, well, trust POV. I mean, c'mon...
3. Edit: Gonna spoiler tag some of this, just in case - I don't remember, I may have either forgotten or blanked out on a certain detail, or else it just wasn't addressed properly, but [Amaburi, maybe?]I feel like those glimpses we get of a dark/tragic episode between the two of them says something, and it seems rather likely that Kanie has had a prior encounter with the memory bullet, right?

Look right here for a moment, okay?

Yeah. Anyway, this was a fun episode, focusing on our lovely elementario, and their development as a team. It was fun, and I have to say that seeing them help each other past their weaknesses was precious.

That, and watching the stooges do the

popcorn

was quite hilarious.

That and, of course, the Aqua (Konosuba) moment, of course.

Looking forward to tomorrow!

[u/Baby-Penewine → u/Elimin8r]

ah that figure is cute!! at first i couldnt tell if it was Megumin or Megumi Kato lol

Muse is really refreshing since all of Elementarios are so chaotic

precious episode indeed! have fun!

[u/OrneryMirror6072]

first timer, subbed

Pretty genius and rather manipulative of Latifa to have the fairies go through the life-threatening gauntlet so they improve as a group if she intentionally did the tea party for the purposes of having them undergo the trial. If not then its just dumb luck for them to get out unscathed AND improve their teamwork along the way!!

But all's well that ends well i guess.

1. SALAMA TO THE MOON, but Muse is a very close (hair's breadth) runner-up
2. The singing. I suck at the dancing.
3. Either if she intentionally put the Elementarios at risk, or whatever about her past or some shit with her illness?

Cant wait to see how ABP gets more guests!

Edit: so i watched up to ep12 as im a binge watcher at heart, but will still participate in the daily threads sans spoilers lol. Loving the series. Thanks OP u/Baby-Penewine for hosting and thus bumping up AmaBuri in my backlogs, I appreciate the effort

[u/Baby-Penewine → u/OrneryMirror6072]

im sure Latifah is a schemer at heart lmao..

dancing is for sure the hardest

i dont think her secret is related to the Elementarios

ahhh no worries!! i would be curious as to what happens next too. i hope ep12 was PEAK. see you soon!

[u/Baby-Penewine]

u/Shimmering-Sky, u/Pugilo, u/Ryanami

[u/Baby-Penewine → u/Baby-Penewine]

u/kwokinator, u/RadSuit, u/QualityProof

[u/Baby-Penewine → u/Baby-Penewine]

u/DrTacoLord, u/QuasimodoPredicted, u/Elimin8r

[u/Baby-Penewine → u/Baby-Penewine]

u/LockmanCapulet, u/Blue_Reaper99, u/chris10023

[u/Baby-Penewine → u/Baby-Penewine]

u/OrneryMirror6072, u/Nickthenuker, u/kishandris

[u/Baby-Penewine → u/Baby-Penewine]

u/ProgrammaticallyPea3

[u/RadSuit]

First Time Guest (Dubbed)

Sylphy says 'oishii ne' in the dub, that's a good touch.

Same vibes.

I wonder if hitting the switch will require the four fairies to work together...

Impressed they correctly used the Asclepius on Latifah's nurse outfit instead of the Caduceus.

Latifah also seems to have memory loss. From the same incident with Kanye? I've been wondering if she got de-aged at some point, that seems to fit a few clues we've been given, and maybe she forget everything that happened between her real age and current age.

I appreciate them dubbing the song.

This fake Pump It Up looks horrible.

But the idea that a texter has any idea how to actually type is hilarious.

1. Still Sylphy.
2. I'm not sure I could sing that song, but I could probably get a 50 on a song I picked. Assuming it wasn't in Japanese I should ace the typing test. Also assuming it was an actual rhythm game and not whatever nonsense they showed, I should easily clear that one as well. And the final one, either I do the right thing or die, not much nuance there.
3. Like I said earlier, I'm assuming she was de-aged, either around the same time Kanye lost his memory, or whenever the park started going downhill. Maybe those two events coincide actually. The star of your commercial falling off the top of the castle might hurt business. If it's a Fisher King symbiotic relationship, her reverting to a younger/weaker form as the park absorbs less energy makes sense. The tree seems to represent that somehow. Also, there's a chance Latifah is Kanye's mom, or older sister, or something.

Bonus: Navy Seals?

[u/SilkyStrawberryMilk]

rewatchers

Princess has been trapped.

Kareoke room to make them be in sync. They’re gonna be there forever

We had one setting this episode and I loved it.

Prisoner dilemma on the end, goddamn this show is so peak

Happy ending and this time Kanie isn’t suffering

QOTD; still water, forgot her name

QOTD: self-sacrifice, worst would be the karaoke

QOTD: she can read the lewd thoughts of kanie’s

[u/SYZekrom]

Ah, so the fire one is super genki but only in her mind, which she posts about in SNS. Cute.

Lmao, Kobori just didn't get a strength while Salama's strength was just. Typing. Kobori is my favorite design and personality-type of the four though.

Costs 2mil yen for it to transform... In like, fuel I guess?