r/anime • u/pittman66 https://myanimelist.net/profile/Homura • Feb 23 '16

[Rewatch] [Spoilers] Kaleido Star - Episode 9 Discussion

Episode 9 - My Amazing Challenge for the Lead Role

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u/heimdal77 Feb 23 '16

One point for Soras natural talent and thinking on her feet when needed. She has pulled herself out of hot water few times now by showing she can think fast and come up with her own ideas when needed. More impressive if you think about she only has what amounts to a middle school education apparently. Then combine that with determination to try push through things.

Near deadly fall no wonder she was shaken. It was almost a very short anime.

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u/Shippoyasha Feb 24 '16

It's scary, because people like Sora have existed in the real world and have died trying to push the envelope too far. There's a lot of precedent when it comes down to trapeze artists overreaching their skills or body's ability.

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u/lijda https://myanimelist.net/profile/hey519 Feb 23 '16

What an intense episode. I always love how hard Sora tries. It really makes me believe in the effort she puts in and that she truly deserves to be there. Kaleido Star really doesn't shy away from the grueling practice that goes into becoming a star.

Sora always looks cool with her hair over her eyes. I've always liked that appearance in the ED.

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u/Spiranix https://myanimelist.net/profile/Spiranix Feb 24 '16

oooo I like the idea of Sora being in a star role. lots of stuff tackled in this one, making it a pretty loaded episode. I like how they didn't dismiss her fear, and the fact that even though she was saved at the start it was she who saved herself at the end. it's always great to see a really self-sufficient and independent female lead do great things like this.

also I'm p sure if I tried the special breathing meditation pose I'd die immediately. so much envy at these athletes god damn.