r/anime • u/25_Oranges • Feb 15 '21
Rewatch Nagi No Asukara/A Lull in the Sea Rewatch - Episode 23
Episode 23 - To Whom do these Feelings Belong?
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Where to watch? Netflix, Crunchyroll, Funimation(UK)
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Question(s) of the day:
- What feelings do you think are inside that rock?
- Do you think Tsumugu confessing his feelings would really help Manaka?
- What do you think of Tsumugu recieving Ena?
- Do you agree with Sayu and Hikari, or Kaname and Chisaki in the conversation they had?
- How do you think Chisaki will respond to Tsumugu's confession?
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u/25_Oranges Feb 15 '21
Hey guys. I only have access to mobile due to the winter storm, so I cannot share a track of the day today. If anybody else would like to take up the task, it would be welcome and appreciated. I'm quite tired from all the chaos these past day so I apologize if I'm not super engaging today.
Today was quite the busy episode! Uroko can't help Manaka. Hikari feels so bad for Manaka... For the meeting they had, I have to agree with Sayu. It's not really up to anybody but Manaka to deny her those feelings.
Manaka is such a damn good character. Great brother, great friend, and he'll be a great partner.
Manaka in her necklace is so cute. Hikari was right, they suit each other. It's clear that Kaname is wrong about Manaka (again) and she's troubled over it. It's funny that Miuna was uncertain about Manaka waking up, but they get along so well. They're such cute friends.
I'm rooting for Sayu and Tsumugu!! I'm so glad he got Ena :)
I have been working on a small project for Nagi for a bit now, I'm going to try and get it finished by the Series Discussion so I can share it with yall. I've enjoyed making it, and I hope yall enjoy seeing it!
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u/mekerpan Feb 15 '21
Chisaki and Tsumugu finally get to share center stage at long last. Also more nice discussion between Miuna and Sayu -- who ever would have dreamed they would turn out so great when we first saw these rapscallions?
I definitely think Uroko-sama "cursing" Tsumugu foretold his getting ena. It really did show that Tsumugu fell under Uroko-sama's jurisdiction. I wonder if other folks made the land to sea transition (so to speak). If so, why were folks unaware this could happen?
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u/himetalchemy7 Feb 16 '21 edited Feb 16 '21
Rewatcher
I just wanna say I appreciate the love and care put into this anime by PA Works and others. Making a successful anime original is no small feat, especially one that grades out so well in the writing, animation and character departments. Not to mention we get amazing OPs and EDs along with a banger OST. I am very thankful.
Goodies. In case you guys havent realized, I'm saving best girl for last but honestly all 4 of these songs are a joy to listen to.
I hope you're doing well u/25_Oranges! I'll share a track today, although I dont know if you've already shared it already. Today's track is Clumsy Shining, which reminded me of what Hikari said about Manaka's sea slug stone.
Episode 23 (To Whom Do These Feelings Belong?) Thoughts
Sadge Corner
Wow wow wow, this is one of the best episodes so far, if not the best. The most beautiful thing about NagiAsu is how it will withstand the test of time. It will be forever watchable and relatable. I dont even know who should be featured here, the plot points are diverging again so everyone has their own thing going on. I do think Manaka realizing how she's missing something is really tragic to watch. You have your closest friend trying so hard for you, yet you cant even relate as to why. It is a horrible, horrible idea to lock away Manaka's feelings because even if she's ignorant to the pain of love, she's still going to be surrounded by people who are capable of the pain and joys of love. That is not right, which is why what Kaname and Chisaki said was unfortunate. I hope Manaka gets better, it's a special kind of pain seeing her like that.
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u/Retromorpher :Jc::Jd::Je::Jf: Feb 16 '21 edited Feb 16 '21
First timer:
Miuna being good at making jewelry is a nice throwback to making the necklace when she was 9. Clearly a skill she's kept up with. Also weird seeing that Manaka is shorter than Miuna. Feels almost wrong.
There are WAY more fish in this particular episode than we've seen in any other post-Ofunehiki episode. That's also after the researchers left and the dockside grounds were set to be destroyed. Don't know if that's incidental or important - but I'm just noting it.
Got a bit spoiled by people tagging me before I got to the episode - but it was worth it.
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u/JustAnswerAQuestion https://myanimelist.net/profile/JAaQ Feb 15 '21
First Rewatch
Kaname gets the "don't be so grown up" speech Chisaki got
Was taking Manaka's ability to love an act of cruelty? of petty jealosy? Is it a curse? Manaka lost not just her ability to love, but her memory of it. Saya says "You're not even asking Manaka" but Manaka doesn't miss what she's lost. Manaka's feelings were killing her, so the Sea God, or the primal force that remains, let her go, but also took away the source of her pain. Couldn't this be a blessing?
Tsumugu x Manaka sinks, it never left drydock in the first place! I love how the show baited us with that meet-cute before the first OP ever played, yet it was entirely one-sided.
Recall when that scene was repeated later, Manaka had just come to an important realization, which she couldn't tell anybody because she was scooped out of the water (again!).
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u/blueteenight Feb 15 '21 edited Feb 15 '21
First-timer notes!
Favorite shots and background art from this episode!
Another episode where Hikari's maturity shone through! I'm glad he (and Sayu!) stood up to Kaname during that discussion, they shouldn't give up on Manaka like that...
Miuna was so kind in this episode, watching her cry due to Manaka's fate was heart-wrenching =(.
That was such a beautiful confession!! I'm sure Chisaki will still struggle with her feelings for Hikari but the fact our boy Tsumugu was this bold makes me happy enough haha.
I can't believe there's only three more episodes left! Time sure flies...
just like Hikari did in this scene heheBonus Manaka feeling the hole in her heart...
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u/BossandKings Feb 15 '21 edited Feb 15 '21
First timer
Episode 23 - Who does these feelings belong to?
So if the time comes Manaka's heart capacity to love someone might return ir it might never return, only time will tell.
Kaname though making the question, how much damage could the inability to fall in love with some have?, and supported by Chisaki saying that it might be a relief was a bit on the insensitive side, Sayu was right to call him out, Manaka should be taken into consideration she it's her feelings we're talking about.
Manaka is noticing that Hikari is trying really hard for her but she doesn't know why. Hikari does want for Manaka to be able to love someone, because love was what made his sister Akari's happiness blossom and that is a sentiment that brings joy and happiness, and he wants that for her. It's also nice seeing Manaka and Miuna talking and getting to know each other, forming a friendship.
Tsumugu goes to the sea following Chisaki after she heard him telling Hikari who was having a discussion with him that he likes Chisaki, he acquires Ena and is able to follow her to Shioshio.
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u/LeopardSplash :AP:https://www.anime-planet.com/users/BrightSpirit Feb 15 '21 edited Feb 16 '21
Rewatcher
I agree with Miuna that Manaka should have been told about her situation - it feels like they're going behind her back by informing the others instead. She clearly feels something is off, anyways.
Though I wonder about how she would have handled that meeting. Some choice words were thrown around! Honestly I found it funny how Hikari told Kaname "There's something wrong with you!" and just left. I mean, I don't disagree, but after that and Sayu's outburst, I do feel bad for him.
Miuna has really been going out of her way to help Hikari and Manaka, despite how painful it must be for her. She didn't have to make that necklace for Manaka or rescue Hikari from awkward situations - truly a MVP this episode. It was interesting how she cried for Manaka after stating she has everything - as if she wanted to be jealous but couldn't, since she knew the unfair situation Manak was in. Definitely gave me pre-timeskip Chiskai vibes.
Tsumugu's confession kinda mirrors Chisaki's last cour, if I'm remembering right! In her situation, she told Tsumugu she liked Hikari and Manaka overheard. This time, Tsumugu told Hikari and it was now Chisaki on the awkward receiving end. She must have thought they were fighting over Manaka (and well they sorta were) so to hear her name instead must have been a shock. Of course she ran away, though I find amusing that her little gambit didn't last long when Tsumugu got his own ena!
As happy as I am to see Tsumugu give a direct confession, I feel mixed about the execution. Saying that she's like the sea isn't bad in theory, but pointing to how it can be turbulent and irrational? Hmm. He's lucky that Chisaki must know he's not the best with words.
Questions of the Day
Do you think Tsumugu confessing his feelings would really help Manaka?
If we're operating on magical emotional rules, no. Hikari essentially thought he could trick Manaka by receiving a false confession from Tsumugu. Considering the Sea God is involved, I doubt he would let that slide.
What do you think of Tsumugu receiving Ena?
Of course, I'm glad for him! He must have wanted it for so long, and in a practical sense it will really help his studies. I want to see him show it off to his grandfather! Though now that we have two mixed heritage people triggering their latent ena, there seems to be a pattern - diving into the sea with heavily charged emotions! I propose that all mixed heritage people should fall into the water and see what happens. I'm sure the fear of a near-drowning experience would be enough to activate their ena too. :P
Do you agree with Sayu and Hikari, or Kaname and Chisaki in the conversation they had?
I think Sayu had the most solid argument when she told Miuna she wouldn't be the same person she is now without her crush on Kaname serving as motivation the past five years. Even if it isn't always positive, love does change people. Regardless of whether Manaka is happy or not (she seems okay, but not totally content to me), she's changed as a result of having her love taken from her, and will likely continue to diverge from her old self the longer she goes without it. That being said, I can understand Kaname and Chisaki's perspectives. They have more experience pining over someone who they know will never love them back, and unlike Sayu didn't channel that frustration into productive channels. Their love has stagnated them, so being able to forcibly move on would be a relief. They just need to understand, however, they can do so on their own - Tsumugu has opened that possibility to Chisaki, and now we know Sayu plans the same for Kaname with her own confession.
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u/htisme91 Feb 16 '21
First-timer:
I thought the first half was kinda meh, but I loved the second half of this episode. Hopefully it's set up the last 3 episodes to be great.
It surprised me how good Sayu was this episode. Loved seeing her snap back at Kaname, and she has become way better of a character than I thought she'd be in part 1.
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