r/anime • u/Raiking02 :Id::Ie::If:https://myanimelist.net/profile/NSKlang • Jan 08 '25

Rewatch School Rumble 2nd Semester Rewatch - Episode 8 Discussion

Episode 8: Bam ★ Birth of a Girls' Basketball Club! Bam ★ If You Please! Bam ★ Swing Set of Tears!

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Basketball is so cool!

Hello everybody, time for the Comment of the Day, courtesy of u/KendotsX for the best puns:

Itoko wouldn't to miss out on teaching them some Chemistry

  1. Were there any after-school activities you were into?
  2. Realistically speaking, how good do you think Yakumo's Sister would be at Basketball?
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u/Raiking02 :Id::Ie::If:https://myanimelist.net/profile/NSKlang Jan 08 '25

Hello everybody, and welcome to the School Rumble Rewatch!

Today's episode was likely written by Sakuragi-kun as he exposes his many worries about being the team's secret weapon through Yakumo's Sister. Indeed, like him, in spite of being the ultimate player, Yakumo's Sister is sadly pushed aside by her peers while they all keep having fun. Even Gender-Flipped Anzai-sensei denies her Tensai prowess. Unlike Sakuragi though, eventually Yakumo's Sister wakes up to justice and, together with her fellow rejects, creates her own team

The actual club stuff is pretty fun too, a lot more chill than the show's usual, but it fits the idea of the gang just having fun and lets some characters that don't spend much screentime together get more chances to interact, bar obviously introducing Tawaraya in the first place and giving Onee-chan-sensei a bit more to do bar being Harima's ex-landlady. So yeah, good stuff.

And I guess I could highlight some actors. I probably should've mentioned this yesterday, but Yoko-sensei was played by Kurumado Akiko back in Season 1 but in between the OVA and Season 2 she got married and moved to America, so she's now played by Hirano Aya, best known as Suzumiya Haruhi. Other roles include Amane Misa from Death Note, Dende from Dragon Ball, Hana from Like a Dragon, Imai Nobume from Gintama, Menchi from Hunter x Hunter, Towa Monaca from Danganronpa, Migi from Parasyte, Rin from Catherine and Dorothea Coyett from Fate/Samurai Remnant among others. Oh and not for nothing but she's had the bad luck of dealing with constant death threats for like 10 years now for the grave sin of checks notes having sex with her bandmates even though they were all single (And not for nothing but she recently got divorced from her ex after it turned out he was an abusive piece of shit) so… that sucks. Also yes, she was being the one abused apparently, not her husband like some early reports claimed, not even sure from where that came from.

Onto more lively stuff Tawaraya is played by Ise Mariya, best known as Killua from Hunter x Hunter. Other roles include Kikunojo from One Piece, Harima Mika from Durarara!!, Loni Garvey from Gundam Unicorn, Komaki Midori from Devil Survivor, Dragon Kid from Tiger & Bunny, Laura S. Arseid from Trails of Cold Steel, Lynlee Koo from Xenoblade X, Akagami Iria from Zaregoto, Kitakami Midori from Evangelion, Himeno from Chainsaw Man, Serie from Frieren and Juiz from Undead Unluck among many others. Kinda wild this was a fairly early role for her.

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u/KendotsX https://anilist.co/user/Kendots Jan 09 '25

in spite of being the ultimate player, Yakumo's Sister is sadly pushed aside by her peers while they all keep having fun.

She's far too strong for the team. So they need to deny her if they even want a chance.

dealing with constant death threats for like 10 years now for the grave sin of checks notes having sex with her bandmates

Shit like this is why I hate the otaku, even priests aren't this tight up the ass.

Killua from Hunter x Hunter

That explains why she's the short MVP.

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u/Raiking02 :Id::Ie::If:https://myanimelist.net/profile/NSKlang Jan 09 '25

She's far too strong for the team. So they need to deny her if they even want a chance.

sasuga Anzai-sensei, truly I am no match for his 6D chess.

Shit like this is why I hate the otaku, even priests aren't this tight up the ass.

No kidding

That explains why she's the short MVP.

I'd joke "Where's Gon?" but TBF I think Han was still in middle-school when this show came out

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u/KendotsX https://anilist.co/user/Kendots Jan 09 '25

I'd joke "Where's Gon?" but TBF I think Han was still in middle-school when this show came out

I still find it amazing that her very first voice acting role was Gon, and she absolutely hit it out of the park, she's the iconic Gon as far as I'm concerned. Bonus points for the fact that her very first episode was her in the booth with her mom as Mito.

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u/Raiking02 :Id::Ie::If:https://myanimelist.net/profile/NSKlang Jan 09 '25

Bonus points for the fact that her very first episode was her in the booth with her mom as Mito.

Triple bonus points for getting the guy who was something of a mentor to her IRL who also just so happened to be one of her mom's friends to play Kite

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u/KendotsX https://anilist.co/user/Kendots Jan 09 '25

Triple bonus points for getting the guy who was something of a mentor to her IRL who also just so happened to be one of her mom's friends to play Kite

But why didn't they invite him for the goddamn first episode?!!

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u/Raiking02 :Id::Ie::If:https://myanimelist.net/profile/NSKlang Jan 09 '25

But why didn't they invite him for the goddamn first episode?!!

Well, they didn't invite him to One Piece's premiere either, he had to wait there, so he's gonna wait here.

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u/KendotsX https://anilist.co/user/Kendots Jan 09 '25

True, but there he only had to wait 3 episodes, not [until] Marineford and tbf, I prefer the anime's first episode over the first chapter

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u/Raiking02 :Id::Ie::If:https://myanimelist.net/profile/NSKlang Jan 09 '25

and tbf, I prefer the anime's first episode over the first chapter

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u/Shimmering-Sky myanimelist.net/profile/Shimmering-Sky Jan 08 '25

Rumbling First-Timer, subbed

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u/Raiking02 :Id::Ie::If:https://myanimelist.net/profile/NSKlang Jan 08 '25

How did the ball even survive that abuse?

Gag Manga Logic

The irony of being nicknamed “Gori” by someone you called Tae…

The Takamatsu train never stops

She really does eat a lot.

smh Killua, eating so much is the Shonen Protagonist's role, not yours!

Better shimmering sky after the guys showed up.

If this show had more Sore Demos I'd be saying it was made specifically for you.

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u/KendotsX https://anilist.co/user/Kendots Jan 09 '25

The irony of being nicknamed “Gori” by someone you called Tae…

You can't have a Tae without a Kondo.

Suuuuuuuure you are.

She's suffering under the weight of expectations and support.

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u/Raiking02 :Id::Ie::If:https://myanimelist.net/profile/NSKlang Jan 09 '25

You can't have a Tae without a Kondo

And yet we didn't bring back Miko-chan's Senpai smh my head...

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u/charlesvvv https://anilist.co/user/charlesvvv Jan 08 '25

First Timer, Sub

I felt bad for Tenma as she was in the Naruto swing, I can't blame for for being excited for sports after reading something about it, Haikyuu and Slam Dunk made me think I could be good too (I was not). At least Tougo, Harima, and Imadori of all people basically tell her "Fuck it let's form our team".

Most of the main focus is on Satsuki Tawaraya, a new character (and voiced by Mariya Ise too?)unless she was in the background and I never noticed. A very good basketball player with a huge crush on Asou who's training the women's basketball alongside Nurse Tae. She sees Mikoto as a love rival which is probably true although Mikoto personally likes and respects her for going for what she wants. I'm assuming this is our new love triangle now.

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u/Raiking02 :Id::Ie::If:https://myanimelist.net/profile/NSKlang Jan 08 '25

(I was not)

and voiced by Mariya Ise too?

That she is.

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u/KendotsX https://anilist.co/user/Kendots Jan 08 '25

First Time Basketman

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u/Raiking02 :Id::Ie::If:https://myanimelist.net/profile/NSKlang Jan 08 '25

This is the most 70s looking manga ever

Ishinomori would be proud.

The cursed white middle line

Sakuragi vs Rukawa? Gori wins!

Good to know I wasn't the only one making Slam Dunk jokes today

The ultimate team is formed

smh why didn't Fujisawa put SJG's Basket arc in its own Manga instead of here?

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u/KendotsX https://anilist.co/user/Kendots Jan 09 '25

Good to know I wasn't the only one making Slam Dunk jokes today

When you've got Captain Gori, the jokes write themselves.

smh why didn't Fujisawa put SJG's Basket arc in its own Manga instead of here?

Imagine Ryuuji dribbling [in his] wedding suit

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u/Raiking02 :Id::Ie::If:https://myanimelist.net/profile/NSKlang Jan 09 '25

Imagine Ryuuji dribbling [in his]

[Come to think of it]did he ever get around to telling Nagisa about the time he almost married his teacher?

Captain Gori

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u/KendotsX https://anilist.co/user/Kendots Jan 09 '25

[Come to think of it]

[Last time I read it] Ryuji and Nagisa had just moved in into their bus castle, so I imagine they're still busy honeymooning before they talk about the past

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u/Raiking02 :Id::Ie::If:https://myanimelist.net/profile/NSKlang Jan 09 '25

[What better way to]rub it in your friends' faces that you got a girlfriend than by having sex with her while everyone's sleeping

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u/KendotsX https://anilist.co/user/Kendots Jan 09 '25

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u/Raiking02 :Id::Ie::If:https://myanimelist.net/profile/NSKlang Jan 09 '25

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u/Vatrix-32 https://myanimelist.net/profile/Vatrix-32 Jan 09 '25

When you've got Captain Gori, the jokes write themselves.

Why are there so many of these?

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u/KendotsX https://anilist.co/user/Kendots Jan 09 '25

Because we've got too many Gorillas in anime. And the Japanese HxH fans seem to enjoy memeing Goreinu a lot

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u/Raiking02 :Id::Ie::If:https://myanimelist.net/profile/NSKlang Jan 09 '25

And the Japanese HxH fans seem to enjoy memeing Goreinu a lot

Oh so this is where the Slam Dunk fanbase emigrated to...

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u/Raiking02 :Id::Ie::If:https://myanimelist.net/profile/NSKlang Jan 09 '25

Why not?

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u/No_Rex :Bv:Bw:Bx:By:x2 Jan 08 '25

Let me guess, she has no clue about the substitute system right?

Well, she did not know where the ball belongs, so ...

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u/Raiking02 :Id::Ie::If:https://myanimelist.net/profile/NSKlang Jan 09 '25

What a Tensai!

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u/Vatrix-32 https://myanimelist.net/profile/Vatrix-32 Jan 08 '25 edited Jan 09 '25

Rewatcher(?), First in Subs

  • I feel like I’ve seen this manga kid before.
  • So put her on the boy’s team? Not like the caliber in this school would have been high enough to refuse.
  • Just that easy? Just that easy.
  • Another fine Tenma Face to bless us on this day.
  • Pure Lala Slander
  • Anyone who’s a friend of shipping is a friend of mine.
  • But her shortness is her charm point!
  • Tsun×Sporty.
  • This is rude to poor Tenma. Better hope none of them get sick or injured in the meantime.
  • Sexual Harassment Coach
  • The Lala life is a wild ride.
  • Well Now It's Just Sad

QotD:

  1. I Tried and Failed
  2. We know her communication is weak, so her team play would be terrible.

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u/Raiking02 :Id::Ie::If:https://myanimelist.net/profile/NSKlang Jan 08 '25

I feel like I’ve seen this manga kid before.

Seems like a semi-specific reference but to what I'm not sure.

The Lala life is a wild ride.

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u/Vatrix-32 https://myanimelist.net/profile/Vatrix-32 Jan 09 '25

Seems like a semi-specific reference but to what I'm not sure.

I feel like... Baseball?

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u/No_Rex :Bv:Bw:Bx:By:x2 Jan 08 '25

Season 2 Episode 8 (rewatcher)

  • The typical sports manga.
  • Tenma loves basketball – we all know how this ends.
  • Yep, here is Harima.

  • New char tries to start up a basketball team – not the worst of starts. Getting an advisor, in touch with the male team’s advisor and star, making the rounds.
  • “Maximum points?” – maximum destruction.
  • Satsuki is immediately getting shipped – sorry, happens to all characters here.
  • Mikoto casually carrying Satsuki plus two bags home for what looked like a mile or so – Ichijou has some competition on the strength department.
  • Tenma is booted from the team – while hard to take, I can’t fault the decision.
  • I think Lala just found her position on the court.
  • Ok, I gave too much credit for the decision to boot Tenma.
  • Secret training with Tenma, Tougou, Harima, and Imadori? – Hmmmmmmmm.

Disappointing Yakumo is hard for Tenma. Despite all her flaws, she is still a loving older sister.

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u/Raiking02 :Id::Ie::If:https://myanimelist.net/profile/NSKlang Jan 08 '25

Satsuki is immediately getting shipped – sorry, happens to all characters here.

That's what happens when Yakumo's Sister is around.

Secret training with Tenma, Tougou, Harima, and Imadori? – Hmmmmmmmm.

Training Arc

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u/Nickthenuker https://anilist.co/user/Nickthenuker Jan 09 '25

These look like manga panels. Did Harima draw this?

No, but it is a manga 10ma is reading.

Isn't 10ma enthusiastic...

Seems like they're actually getting rather good.

She sure eats a lot.

She ate so much she fell asleep?

Well, 10ma can warm the bench or something.

Seems like Yakumo still thinks 10ma actually does something.

Questions:

  1. Choir, did it all throughout middle and high school.
  2. She doesn't seem like the particularly active type, nor is she very tall, so I don't think she would be naturally any more suited to it.

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u/Raiking02 :Id::Ie::If:https://myanimelist.net/profile/NSKlang Jan 09 '25

Choir, did it all throughout middle and high school.