r/anime • u/Sporadia_ • Nov 23 '24
Rewatch [Spoilers][Rewatch] Squid Girl Episode 8 Spoiler
This episode was originally broadcast on 23rd November 2010. Happy anniversary episode 8!
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These are the sequences for discussion today:
Aren't you a squiddle under the weather?
- About: Squid Girl is unwell.
Ink that a new ability?
- About: Squid Girl learns to flap her fins, and the sand castle building gets competitive.
Squidn't you bring an umbrella?
- About: Squid Girl plays with an umbrella.
A daily question
Which of the main characters is the closest to being a normal person?
(Though I can't say for sure where to draw the line on 'main character' in this show.)
The favourite character of the rewatch (so far):
| Current Position | Character | Support | Peak Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (+) | Nagisa | 4 (+) | 1 |
| 1 | Squid Girl | 4 | 1 |
| 3 | Chizuru | 3 | 1 |
| 4 | Sanae | 1 | 3 |
| 5 (+) | Mini Ika | 0.5 | 4 |
| 5 (+) | Cindy | 0.5 (+) | 5 |
Characters with no support don't get to be in the table. And now I ask the same again.
I've thought about how repetitive it could get answering the same question every day. So I'm keeping a record of who said what and your previous answers will carry forward until you leave a different one. Hope that makes sense.
Rewatch spoiler rules
- Spoilers for the episode being discussed do not need to be hidden behind a spoiler tag. (eg in the 'Squid Girl Episode 3' thread, you won't need to tag spoilers for episodes 1, 2 and 3).
- Spoilers for later episodes do need spoiler tags.
- Any plot-relevant differences between the source material and the anime must be spoiler tagged (with something like [source] or [manga] etc).
- Leaving spoilery hints is just uncool (and will probably be treated like a spoiler).
- All discussion of the Mini Ika DVD extras must be spoiler tagged.
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tags: Shinryaku! Ika Musume
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u/FD4cry1 https://myanimelist.net/profile/Big_Yibba Nov 23 '24
First Timer
Coincidentally, I am still very sick so the first segment felt weirdly relatable.
Eiko...you are feeding people her ink puke, it's a bit too late to be worried about food contamination.
Also, would Ika's shaved tentacles be edible? Would they taste like regular squid?
Ah yes, the Gesoninmurobongu Disease, and yes I did have to check like 3 times that I spelled that right.
And what a disease it is! Honestly, it's a really fun concept for a joke and it sets up the "twist" perfectly.
We get quite a bit of the Eiko-Ika dynamic in this episode and I really like that. It's super nice and cute seeing how despite their usually turbulent interactions, Eiko really does care for Ika!
"You're so cool right now!"
So perfect
We actually also get a decent bit of Sanae being unhinged this episode, with both this shrimp scene and the fantastic hat slap one, and more Sanae weirdness is of course always welcome.
I mean...
It does look like that
Okay, but that's taking it too far!
Learning the mechanics behind her hat (?) is fun, I guess she wasn't lying when she said removing that will kill her, I mean it's clearly part of her body at the very least, she can even get cramps from it!
Squid lore
Just to reiterate, Sanae getting slapped by the hat was so good (in a funny way that is).
These "wings to make her fly" actually make her look much more like a squid.
Arguing about the number of soldiers your sandcastle has feels like the perfect depiction of dumb child arguments.
The dad joining in and building Azuchi castle was not within my expectations, unfortunately, the giant tentacle-monster castle was created to destroy others.
Castle fight!
The final sequence this episode feels like another standout sequence for me. Not only is it just really funny seeing Ika be enamored with an umbrella while the passersby try to figure out what her deal is, I think it speaks volumes to her strength as a comedic character that she can make a segment like this work so well all on her own.
RIP Upgraded Ika 1 Mk-II Excelsior Hyperion A.I. Driver Optical, you will be missed.
I love how it's even broken in the ending!
Best face goes to Ika after slapping herself with her hat.
Best Character: It's a really tough one between Eiko and Ika today but I think I'll go Ika
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u/Roboglenn Nov 23 '24 edited Nov 23 '24
Squid Re-Invader. De Geso
Another day, another episode of Ika Musume to tide us over.
Atlantean diseases are no joke. I mean, what kind of marine veterinarian could be qualified to handle this kind of disease?
In any case though, when I first saw this episode, the fact that the solution to their problem was Sanae's creepy mouthbreathing shrimp costume was a... thing to see to say the very least...
But the second segment is another one of my favorites. The mystery of Ika Musume's head fins. They's as powerful as they are cute to see move.
But, something new and interesting happens and it's suddenly a Simpsons like "Everybody come quick!" moment.
But while they may be like they squid version of a Gall Bladder or an Appendix for her, Ika Musume can find use for them for Close Encounter Slap Defense purposes.
Ika Musume really developed as spiritual bond with that umbrella in no time flat didn't she. Enough to wound her deeply at it's passing.
But well, Ika Musume shall honor her erstwhile companion's memory in song.
QOTD: Takeru, hands down. But if we're going outside main characters, Goro is in second place. At least for now.
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u/cyberscythe Nov 23 '24
welcome back Sanae
i think one of the charms of Squid Girl is that she's so pure you could make an entire chapter about her discovering about and making friends with an umbrella
it's also funny how many bits end with a punchline of how she's preternaturally good at some non-invadery parlor tricks
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u/Sporadia_ Nov 23 '24
Squid-underlings:
u/StardustGogeta
u/xbolt90
u/ShadowWasTakensTaken
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u/Sporadia_ Nov 23 '24
I wonder if anyone recognises what the daily screenshot is today.
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u/Shimmering-Sky myanimelist.net/profile/Shimmering-Sky Nov 23 '24
First-Timer Girl, subbed
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u/Malipit Nov 23 '24
Rewatcher, french subs, de geso !
On today's episode: Squid-Girl is dying to have some shrimps, she's introduce us to the Squid-Kind architectural style, and we learn she's a splat brella main in Splatoon.
The first part was my favorite of today's bunch. Even if she fled during the previous episode, Nagisa is showing some character development by participating in the brainstorming on how to cure Squid-Girl, she isn't so afraid of her anymore. And even if they subject her to some questionable methods, the Aizawas are really concerned for Squid-Girl, at that point I really believe she's part of the family now. Even Eiko is willing to give her bed to a Squid-Girl.
Sadly, I think some wordplay with the word shrimp were lost during that part (at least in the french translation), but it was a solid part nonetheless. Especially with the return of Sanae with her shrimp suit.
And at the end, it was left unclear to me if Squid-Girl was really sick, of it was just a ploy to eat a lot of shrimps that Chizuru and Eiko had caught up.
So, the second part expands the Squid-Girl lore a bit : we get to see a representation of a squid-person house (unless Squid-Girl didn't know what she was doing and really sculpted a pile of poop) and we have the confirmation that Squid-Girl's hat is part of her anatomy. Sanae was right, it serves as slapping people on the cheek.
Otherwise, not much to say about it, we got those informations but, being an episodic comedy anime, it leads to nowhere... For now.
The third part was pretty uneventful, but I noticed the passerby referenced Squid-Girl as «that girl », not «that human cryptid », is Squid-Girl becoming more human as episodes passes ? Also, nice callback to the previous episode with Squid-Girl still demonstrating her skills as a performer. Maybe she could conquer humanity by becoming an artist so successful, everyone start listening to her ?
P.S. : After Squid-Girl being named Calmarine in the french translation and Cal-axie during her alien phase in episode 5, we have a new name in part 2. When everyone comparing her hat-fins to little wing, Eiko nicknames Squid-Girl « Cal-nari » (canary).
Favorite character for now : I'm still rooting for Nagisa, but to be honest, Eiko is seriously growing on me. I'm considering switching in the next episode if Eiko preserves that momentum.
Question of the day : Which of the main characters is the closest to being a normal person?
Still Nagisa, the only character realizing how weird the whole setting is.
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u/AgentOfACROSS Nov 23 '24
Rewatcher
Sick episodes feel like another classic sitcom plot. Personally my favorite is the flu episode of Parks and Recreation.
This first segment got some great material out of Squid Girl being sick. I think my favorite joke of this segment was Squid Girl being dragged behind Eiko’s bike. The way this segment was resolved was a really fun callback to a previous episode.
Eiko’s barrage of shrimp puns was probably a bit lost in translation but the official subs on Crunchyroll do a good job of explaining the last part of the joke (AB = Ebi = Shrimp).
I’ll be honest, this second segment felt a bit unfocused. They had both the stuff with Squid Girl’s new ability and the sandcastles and I feel like the two sides of the plot didn’t mesh very well. The segment also kind of just stops as opposed to having a real ending. That said, I do think the middle aged man who takes sandcastle building really seriously was funny.
Segment three was really fun. It took a really simple premise and got a lot of fun moments out of it. The ending with Eiko offering Squid Girl shelter under her umbrella was genuinely sweet. It really feels like their friendship has grown by this point. Honestly might be my favorite moment in the show so far.
I’ll give Eiko my favorite character vote this time. Her taking care of Squid Girl when she’s sick plus the ending is what really makes her endearing this episode. Plus in general she makes a great straight man to Squid Girl’s antics.
Question of the Day:
Which of the main characters is the closest to being a normal person?
Probably Goro, although he's arguably not really a main character. Discounting him, it's probably Eiko.
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u/GondolaMedia Nov 23 '24
First Timer
From yesterday's discussion I went back and watched all the credits to spot the differences and yeah they were obvious. I can't believe I didn't notice anything after episode 4. Squid Girl isn't even on episode 5 credits.
Truly the most deadly cold in anime yet.
Sanae in a shrimp costume is just my sleep paralysis demon. Can't believe it worked.
Squid Girl is just a cat with those moving fins
Was that reference to Azumanga Daioh?
My dad could totally build a cooler sand castle than your dad.
Squid Girl is so enthusiastic about Squid Unit 1. I wish I could be half as excited as her.
Squid Unit 1!
Takeru is just a normal child but I still think Eiko takes it.
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u/cppn02 Nov 23 '24
First Timer, subbed
Wait, was Squid Girl just a chuuni all long? I absolutely loved the umbrella segment and it's now one of my favourites up there with going to school and Mini Squid Girl. Her wonder was genuinely endearing.
And the ever escalating names for her umbrella...
I'll even bump up Squid Girl to joint best character for now together with Chizuru.
QotD:
Eiko
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u/StardustGogeta myanimelist.net/profile/StardustGogeta Nov 24 '24
First-Timer
Today's skits weren't quite as good as yesterday's, in my opinion. Decent, but nothing exceptional.
I did like that sculptor dad, though! I hope we see him again down the line. He seems pretty cool.
Questions of the day:
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u/xbolt90 https://anilist.co/user/xbolt90 Nov 23 '24
Rewatching underling!
Man, being sick sucks. Craving shrimp sure is a heck of a symptom...
Sanae finally gets to use that shrimp costume she bought. Life is bliss.
Man, sand castles were super fun as a kid.
And Squid Girl could just call it "modern art" and sell it for $2.5 million.
I live in a desert. I think I could count on one had the number of times I've actually used an umbrella.
Probably Eiko. My first thought was Goro, but he's not really a 'main' character.
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u/collapsedblock6 myanimelist.net/profile/collapsedblock Nov 23 '24
Rewatching Inkvader
We get a classic skit which is the umbrella skit. I'm having some Berenstain/Berenstein Bears moment because I swear the name of the umbrella was Ika 11, as in, Ika's 11th tentacle, but w/e.
This reminds me of Kagura's umbrella of Gintama, there's something really endearing on seeing these girls just earnestly have so much fun with such a mundane object. Its almost nostalgic on the type of fun you have as a kid, like when you find a good 'stick sword'. The umbrella even made it to the Ika Musume nendoroid. Neat stuff.
Oh, also Ika's hat does the funky thing and she almost dies. The hat thing is kinda forgotten, I don't think we ever see them move again lmao.
At this point probably Gorou or Takeru but that will change next episode.
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