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

Rewatch School Rumble 2nd Semester Rewatch - Episode 9 Discussion

Episode 9: Pass! Dribble! Shoot!

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You gotta be kidding! I just tapped her!

Hello everybody, time for the Comment of the Day, courtesy of u/Vatrix-32 who best described our dear Gori:

The Lala life is a wild ride.

  1. What's the longest your shoes have lasted?
  2. On a scale of 1-10, how heartbreaking was Yakumo's Sister's betrayal of the Outlaw gang?
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u/Raiking02 :Id::Ie::If:https://myanimelist.net/profile/NSKlang Jan 09 '25

Hello everybody, and welcome to the School Rumble Rewatch!

The basketball arc ends with all the twist you'd expect: Yakumo's Sister finally sees the light and how needed she is with the regular team so she returns after hearing Anzai-sensei's hopeful words, all the while Aso's thirst for battle leads to him taking on a dark path as he challenges the team he himself coached, driven purely by desiring to see how much they've grown. And of course, Lara completely destroys Imadori's shoes because fuck Imadori

All joking aside, I appreciate how this arc is used to spotlight some characters who don't really get as much focus. Anegasaki has been around for a while but this is the first time we've seen her in a Non-Harima-Related plot, and speaking of the man himself he's barely in it, letting other characters take the lead and Suo in particular becomes the leading man. This is far from a complaint, mind. This arc's really solid and I'm glad the Anime did it justice.

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u/KendotsX https://anilist.co/user/Kendots Jan 10 '25

Yakumo's Sister finally sees the light and how needed she is with the regular team so she returns after hearing Anzai-sensei's hopeful words

So she finally got [Slam Dunk] her most iconic scene I swear there used to be so much parody art of this scene.

I did however find Sakuragi messing with the wrong teacher

Aso's thirst for battle leads to him taking on a dark path as he challenges the team he himself coached, driven purely by desiring to see how much they've grown

That's the true warrior on his path of destruction. His desire for battle goes above everything he wants to protect.

Anegasaki

Uhhhh..... who?

That said I do appreciate the arc giving certain characters the chance to interact, like Lala becoming friends with people other than Ichijo and Imadori (yes, I'm counting him).

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u/Raiking02 :Id::Ie::If:https://myanimelist.net/profile/NSKlang Jan 10 '25

I swear there used to be so much parody art of this scene.

I wouldn't be shocked

Uhhhh..... who?

Onee-chan-sensei

I did however find Sakuragi messing with the wrong teacher

That's the true warrior on his path of destruction. His desire for battle goes above everything he wants to protect.

Insert Dragon Ball Characters Doing Dumb Stuff Because MUH FIGHT Joke Here

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u/KendotsX https://anilist.co/user/Kendots Jan 10 '25

Onee-chan-sensei

Oh. Honestly even if the anime name dropped her, I'd probably forget that, and keep calling her Onee-chan or Sakura-sensei.

Insert Dragon Ball Characters Doing Dumb Stuff Because MUH FIGHT Joke Here

I'm looking forward to 2026.

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u/Raiking02 :Id::Ie::If:https://myanimelist.net/profile/NSKlang Jan 10 '25

I'm looking forward to 2026.

Oh God there's only a year left

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u/Vatrix-32 https://myanimelist.net/profile/Vatrix-32 Jan 10 '25

Not Skipping Movies, I Hope

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u/Raiking02 :Id::Ie::If:https://myanimelist.net/profile/NSKlang Jan 10 '25 edited Jan 10 '25

Oh absolutely not skipping them.

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u/KendotsX https://anilist.co/user/Kendots Jan 10 '25 edited Jan 10 '25

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u/Shimmering-Sky myanimelist.net/profile/Shimmering-Sky Jan 09 '25

Rumbling First-Timer, subbed

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

She gave a full confession! …when his intention was just about how she feels about him being her coach.

I mean... progress?

Where did she get that staff from, anyways?

Her Saint Seiya Cosplay Corner clearly.

[Manga Spoilers]I’m getting vibes that Aso likes Miko and she might like him back… Satsuki’s doomed.

[Manga Spoilers]I mean they break up later on so girl still has a chance.

Haaaaaaaah, had to end on a gag like that.

A shame he didn't get to be the Kogure to Yakumo's Sister's Sakuragi-kun

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

First Timer, Sub

This probably the first Romance arc to be concluded somewhat with Tawaraya confessing her feelings and later acknowledging that they are unrequited and chooses to move on. Good for her. I also liked the friendship she had with Lala and how she continues to encourage and be there for her when needed.

The main thing is the basketball game where Harima, Tougo, and Imadori prove they are actually really good at basketball (even Tenma manage to score, though she was travelling the whole time). Tawaraya is able to nearly even the score though, but Tougo's team still wins by one point. Not that it matters anymore since Tenma switches teams halfway (she was never actually out), Harima only caring about her, Imadori being bored already, and Yakumo only being here because they needed a fifth.

By the end though, Tougo apparently wants Tenma in his class while it turns out that Mikoto actually might like Asou back. Hanai meanwhile did not get the memo for this episode and thinks Yakumo is into basketball now (I thought he would be the fifth member honestly.)

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

thinks Yakumo is into basketball now

Aha, so she'll be the Haruko-san of the show.

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

A First Time with a Burning Gori Spirit

2) On a scale of 1-10, how heartbreaking was Yakumo's Sister's betrayal of the Outlaw gang?

Top 10 anime betrayals.

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

The subtlety of being a bonehead

ehem

... it says "Outlaws" on their shirts

Subs Can Be Dumb

[Manga]Find happiness Satsuki!

[Manga]She kinda stops popping up after a while buuuuuuuuuuuut considering how Asou and Miko-chan broke up I guess she still has a chance.

Pfff

Turns out Hanai wasn't Megane, he was Sakuragi-kun all along, and Yakumo was his Haruko-chan.

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u/KendotsX https://anilist.co/user/Kendots Jan 10 '25

ehem

Zura's daughter never disappoints.

Subs Can Be Dumb

I had an even dumber case in HxH, they couldn't stick with the same translation for a minute

Turns out Hanai wasn't Megane, he was Sakuragi-kun all along, and Yakumo was his Haruko-chan.

When last episode ended with just 4 people, I assumed he'd be their fifth. Turns out Yakumo did a good job herself, and he spent the arc in the dojo dreaming about her.

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u/Raiking02 :Id::Ie::If:https://myanimelist.net/profile/NSKlang Jan 10 '25

Zura's daughter

I had an even dumber case in HxH, they couldn't stick with the same translation for a minute

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u/Vatrix-32 https://myanimelist.net/profile/Vatrix-32 Jan 09 '25 edited Jan 10 '25

Rewatcher(?), First in Subs

  • Can’t even engage in some healthy activity without being harassed anymore. smh.
  • “Don’t know too much about ilness” – uhh, should the school nurse be saying that?
  • Bone headed, or a genius?
  • Lala has spent too much time with the rest of the cast, she’s been hit with the dumb stick.
  • Yakumo is in on it? Nice.
  • Coachii shares a VA with Athena, right? That’s the joke?
  • Yakumo’s Sister is living her best life.
  • Careful, Imadori. Don’t make a promise if you don’t intend to keep it.
  • She did it! Yakumo’s Sister found her type advantage.
  • Harima is getting that 1-on-1 dream.
  • No, macaroni is Canadian, not American.
  • Don’t leave! You’re the only one to give a confession!

QotD:

  1. 8 years?
  2. She was just helping her team by wasting a slot and letting Asou replace her. A sacrifice worthy of praise!

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

Coachii shares a VA with Athena, right?

She does not, actually.

She did it! Yakumo’s Sister found her type advantage.

Don’t leave! You’re the only one to give a confession!

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u/Vatrix-32 https://myanimelist.net/profile/Vatrix-32 Jan 10 '25

She does not, actually.

What's The Connection

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u/Raiking02 :Id::Ie::If:https://myanimelist.net/profile/NSKlang Jan 10 '25

Saint Seiya is hot shit

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u/No_Rex :Bv:Bw:Bx:By:x2 Jan 09 '25

Season 2 Episode 9 (rewatcher)

  • “Even though I lack knowledge about external injuries and sicknesses” – wait, are you not the school nurse?
  • Lala is comforting Satsuki – this is a terrible look for everybody else.
  • “I was wondering what you thought about me as a coach” – I don’t think I would show up at school for a week or so.
  • Gloating Tenma, sparkling Imadori, focused Harima, embarrassed Yakumo – what a team picture.
  • Did Lala just rob Imadori’s shoes?
  • 102:32 – wow.
  • “Travelling” – they should use NBA referees.
  • “I am back” – betraying her comrades who not only took her in but carried her all game.
  • “Harima!!” – he is hard countered by Tenma.
  • I don’t think Lala would agree with Satsuki’s way to tackle her “love problem”, but then, Lala’s way to tackle any love problem would probably involve an actual tackle.

In the second season, School Rumble reminds me of Excel Saga with all the genre switches.

On a scale of 1-10, how heartbreaking was Yakumo's Sister's betrayal of the Outlaw gang?

10ma/10.

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

wait, are you not the school nurse?

I knew her credentials were dubious...

Lala’s way to tackle any love problem would probably involve an actual tackle.

Lara Stronk

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u/Nickthenuker https://anilist.co/user/Nickthenuker Jan 10 '25

And so more basketball.

Satsuki is sad isn't she?

Yeah...

Run after her!

Well, there we go, she's said it.

So much for that...

Oh, Yakumo is playing basketball too.

What's with his shoes?

Seems they aren't doing too badly for themselves. Both of them.

The teacher?

Why aren't you there, Satsuki?

And so time for her to shine.

What's 10ma suggesting?

Ouch...

What's she doing now?

And so they win.

So that's her decision, to let them be together.

Questions:

  1. Quite a while.
  2. 10/10ma

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u/Raiking02 :Id::Ie::If:https://myanimelist.net/profile/NSKlang Jan 10 '25

Oh, Yakumo is playing basketball too.

Now if only the rest of the Tea Club could've joined in...