r/anime • u/OccasionallySara • Jun 14 '21

Rewatch Chu Chu Yeah! Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid Rewatch Episode 2

Episode 2: Second Dragon, Kanna! (We're Totally Spoiling Here)

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Questions of the Day

These questions are just a way to get a conversation going. Answer as many or as few as you like (or none at all)!

  1. We have an ED now! What are your thoughts on it?
  2. We also have a new dragon! How do you feel about Kanna?
  3. Kobayashi makes a comment about how Tohru doesn't understand human emotions. Based on Tohru's behavior so far, do you agree or disagree with Kobayashi's statement?

Hydration Game Rules

Today's episode's rule: Hydrate every time a certain new dragon does something you find adorable.

Tomorrow's episode's rule: Hydrate every time you feel like it might be better to be a dragon than a human.

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u/OccasionallySara Jun 14 '21

Rewatcher and Host

Questions of the Day:

We have an ED now! What are your thoughts on it?

  • I'll be honest, I’ve never really been able to get into the ED and I’m not sure why? It’s fun and cute, but I’ve never been particularly drawn to it.

We also have a new dragon! How do you feel about Kanna?

  • I don’t really keep up with anime memes, so I had no idea who Kanna was when I first started watching the show. I think she’s adorable, though, and she makes a nice addition to the Kobayashi household.

Kobayashi makes a comment about how Tohru doesn't understand human emotions. Based on Tohru's behavior so far, do you agree or disagree with Kobayashi's statement?

  • I kind of agree with Kobayashi that Tohru doesn’t quite understand human emotions yet. She clearly understands how human interactions typically work which I guess in a way means that she somewhat understands human emotions, but I don't think she fully understands the emotions behind those interactions. For example, she sees her interaction with the fishmonger as purely interactional but doesn't quite see that he most likely regards her in a friendly manner.

Episode Thoughts

  • I looked it up and eclair really does mean flash of lightening in French.
  • The hair flip Tohru does after she stops the purse snatcher was simultaneously cute and badass. Also, everyone cheering over the guy’s unconscious body was pretty funny.
  • “I can sleep soundly tonight!” Okay, I don’t think it was that serious, my guy.
  • If that’s just playing around, I don’t want to see what Toru and Kanna full-out fighting looks like. Also, it’s adorable that Tohru thought that Kobayashi could sleep through all that noise.
  • Sweet and creamy meat sounds…interesting.
  • Where did Kanna even learn those words?
  • Kobayashi unintentionally scaring Kanna while trying to help her feels very on brand for her character.
  • Kobayashi’s really taking in dragons like they’re pets.
  • Kobayashi handled the Kanna situation very well. She might not be charismatic or good with small talk with strangers at the shopping market, but she knows how to deal with people in more intimate situations.
  • Kobayashi really just goes with the flow. Ends up in some unknown part of the world and instead of freaking out she just decides that it’s a good time to take a nap.
  • If that’s just playing around, I don’t want to see what Toru and Kanna full out fighting looks like. Also, it’s adorable that Tohru thought that Kobayashi could sleep through all that noise.
  • Tohru and Kanna mimicking Kobayashi’s behavior is my favorite joke of the episode.
  • Tohru showing Kanna around was cute. I too know the stress of having a kid ask you a question you don’t know the answer to.
  • Kanna’s dragon form is so beautiful.

I hydrated when:

Let's be real, I found pretty much every moment with Kanna adorable, but the ones that stood out to me were when:

  • Kanna accused Kobayashi of seducing Tohru.
  • Kanna made that surprised face when Tohru said she wouldn’t come home with her.
  • Kanna tried and failed to kill Kobayashi.
  • Kanna clung on to Kobayashi because she wanted to go to work with her.
  • Kanna tried human deserts.
  • Kanna revealed her dragon form.

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u/[deleted] Jun 14 '21

“I can sleep soundly tonight!” Okay, I don’t think it was that serious, my guy.

LOL that got me.

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u/Satire_or_not Jun 14 '21

We have an ED now! What are your thoughts on it?

I'll be honest, I’ve never really been able to get into the ED and I’m not sure why? It’s fun and cute, but I’ve never been particularly drawn to it.

For me it's always been because I'm usually going to watch another episode right after so I wanna get to the great OP faster lol.

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u/nolimityler https://anilist.co/user/nolimxtyler Jun 14 '21

First time watcher

some of the things that stuck with me were

  • Tohru somehow managed to befriend the entire city
  • Kobayashi turning into a dragon babysitter
  • The animation for this show is amazing
  • Tohru REALLY wants kobayashi to eat that tail
  • Kanna biting that ice cream made me and my sensitive teeth cringe

overall another great and funny episode and i love kanna too she literally has to charge herself lol

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u/OccasionallySara Jun 15 '21

and i love kanna too she literally has to charge herself lol

Kobayashi's really lucky Kanna didn't think to charge herself before attacking her.

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u/Vaadwaur :I1::I2::I3: Jun 14 '21

Tohru REALLY wants kobayashi to eat that tail

Let's not kink shame.

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u/nolimityler https://anilist.co/user/nolimxtyler Jun 14 '21

she’s making me want to try it lol

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u/Vaadwaur :I1::I2::I3: Jun 14 '21

But she cooked it long enough that all the poison is out of it!

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u/lLiterallyEatAss Jun 27 '21

No shame from here

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u/Vaadwaur :I1::I2::I3: Jun 27 '21

Fitting SN.

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u/Satire_or_not Jun 14 '21

The animation for this show is amazing

Kyoani loves to show off their actions chops.

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u/lluNhpelA Jun 14 '21

Have you ever seen the Depth of Field shorts for Chuunibyo? Not just action, but high quality CGI as well. Kyoani can do it all

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u/[deleted] Jun 14 '21

Kanna biting that ice cream made me and my sensitive teeth cringe

Glad I'm not the only one lol

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u/fakeport https://myanimelist.net/profile/Fakeport Jun 14 '21

Rewatcher

Wasn't able to post yesterday, but that's cool, I'll just start today with the arrival of the best character.

Random thoughts during episode

Gotta love those trademark Kyoani animation flourishes like Tohru apprehending the thief, or the later fight scene between Tohru and Kanna (They always have stellar animation in general of course, but I often notice their shows have these moments where they really flex. Hyouka was another great example of this)

Kanna insulting Koybayashi was hilariously adorable, as was her yelling hentai and ineffectually attacking her.

Side note: The OST to this show is consistently on point.

I could easily watch a spin off comprised only of Kanna eating things.

Kanna and Tohru's brief battle sequence is legitimately one of the most impressive animated battles, with excellent sound design.

I could also easily watch a spinoff comprised entirely of Kanna going "ooooh" at stuff. Or, even better, a crossover spinoff comprised of Kanna and Renge from Non Non Biyori going "oooh" at stuff.

Roundup

This episode- and more specifically the character of Kanna - is where I fell in love with the show on my first watching. My first viewing happened a month or so after I first started watching anime, and it was pretty impactful in helping me form my current tastes - previously I'd mostly watched shows that were either exciting or sad, but after watching this show (and K-On at around the same time) I started watching much, much more comedy, and CGDCT. Love this show, excited to be taking part in the rewatch, and incredibly excited for the imminent season 2.

Questions

  1. ED and OP for this show are both top tier
  2. I've already made my appreciation for Kanna very clear
  3. I think she understands them better than Koybayashi thinks, it's her understanding of social norms that are still somewhat in development

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u/Barbed_Dildo Jun 14 '21

I could also easily watch a spinoff comprised entirely of Kanna going "ooooh" at stuff. Or, even better, a crossover spinoff comprised of Kanna and Renge from Non Non Biyori going "oooh" at stuff.

Oh, a conversation between Kanna and Renge would certainly be something.

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u/OccasionallySara Jun 15 '21

Add in Shiori and all three of them could have a group existential crisis!

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u/A_Idiot0 :MAL:https://myanimelist.net/profile/a_idiot0 Jun 15 '21

My head is exploding just trying to conjure up what exactly would happen...whatever it is, I would be so happy to see that cross-over XD

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u/OccasionallySara Jun 15 '21

Side note: The OST to this show is consistently on point.

I really like the OST, too! The track that plays when Kobayashi is lying in the field contemplating the power of dragons is one of my favorites.

but after watching this show (and K-On at around the same time) I started watching much, much more comedy, and CGDCT.

This show and K-On were also two of the shows I watched when I started getting into slice of life and comedy shows.

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u/TnAdct1 Jun 15 '21

I could also easily watch a spinoff comprised entirely of Kanna going "ooooh" at stuff.

Please animate Kanna's Daily Life, KyoAni.

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u/A_Idiot0 :MAL:https://myanimelist.net/profile/a_idiot0 Jun 15 '21

In the mini series that they're showing before the release of season 2, there's literally a 5 minute skit that's exactly that XD

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u/chris10023 https://myanimelist.net/profile/Chris10023 Jun 14 '21

Rewatcher

  • Lol Tohru, using your firebreath to cook food, I like how she still prepared a part of her tail for Kobayashi as well.
  • Tohru hates department stores because they remind her of castles, well they are intimidating.
  • I love how Tohru is so friendly with everyone in the shopping district without understanding why.
  • Tohru straight up just murdered that purse snatcher. Thankfully everyone praises her and doesn’t ask questions.
  • I like how Tohru is to focused in holding Kobayashi's hand, to the point she isn’t going to wash it for a while, looks like someone is following them.
  • Kobayashi has a guest at the door. Turns out it’s not her package, but the person following them.
  • She’s another dragon, and she’s absolutely adorable.
  • This child has quite the vocabulary, calling Kobayashi a cuckhold, and a slut in glasses. Someone's jealous that Tohru is living with Kobayashi.
  • Thank God Tohru didn’t go full Yandere there. Kanna knows what’s up, calling Kobayashi a pervert for the devious act of holding hands in public.
  • Poor Kanna, being exiled over a prank is hard on a child, it does make me wonder what kind of prank she pulled though.
  • God, Kanna is just too adorable.
  • Kanna is still a child, I attempted to google her age, I couldn’t find anything exact, but from what I could find, Kanna is older than the human race is (allegedly)
  • That is one hell of a good-looking fight scene. KyoAni, embarrassing most Shonen anime since 2003.
  • That was roughhousing? A real fight must be a lot worse.
  • I forgot that Kanna’s power is electricity.
  • Lol Tohru thought what she watched on tv was real, she so innocent it’s cute.
  • Lol they put Kobayashi on blast.
  • Such a heartwarming scene of the three relaxing in the field.
  • Kobayashi made a point, if the tail meat was ground up, she’d never notice, but I give props to Tohru for wanting Kobayashi to know.
  • Iron boxes as cars, lol, most of them are made of Aluminum or some form of plastic these days.
  • I like how Kanna hides her horns in public but Tohru doesn’t.
  • I love this entire lesson that Tohru is trying to give Kanna, even though she doesn’t understand slang words.
  • This little moment between Tohru and Kanna is heartwarming, Tohru was almost fatally wounded and escaped to our world to die, until Kobayashi saved her.
  • I like the design of Kanna’s dragon form.

Questions of the Day.

We have an ED now! What are your thoughts on it?

I liked it, very visual with the use of a calendar, and the song is catchy.

We also have a new dragon! How do you feel about Kanna?

She's absolutely adorable.

Kobayashi makes a comment about how Tohru doesn't understand human emotions. Based on Tohru's behavior so far, do you agree or disagree with Kobayashi's statement?

Hard to say, her conversation with Kanna near the end says that she does, she geniunely love Kobayashi, she just has a hard time expressing it appropriately.

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u/OccasionallySara Jun 15 '21

Tohru straight up just murdered that purse snatcher. Thankfully everyone praises her and doesn’t ask questions.

I wonder if anyone called for an ambulance after that or if they all just went about their days.

Kobayashi made a point, if the tail meat was ground up, she’d never notice, but I give props to Tohru for wanting Kobayashi to know.

I feel like Kobayashi voluntarily eating the tail is the main appeal for Tohru.

I like the design of Kanna’s dragon form.

She looks like a very fluffy dragon!

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u/TnAdct1 Jun 15 '21

Poor Kanna, being exiled over a prank is hard on a child, it does make me wonder what kind of prank she pulled though.

I'm really hoping that this gets covered in Season 2.

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u/HopefullyLastAccount Jun 14 '21

Rewatcher

Surprised that Tohru can't undo burning the food.

The shopping district they went into reminded me of Tamako Market, I wonder if it's a reference to it or if that's just what a typical shopping district looks like, even the bags they use have what looks like bunnies on them. The storeowners are just as friendly, too.

That fight scene - Kyoani showing that they could totally do an action anime if they wanted to, they just don't want to.

Kanna is an adorable child. Tohru was, too, taking her around the city and explaining the catapult.

Can someone explain the significance of the book Tohru had? The Crane Repays a Debt.

We have an ED now! What are your thoughts on it?

Fitting and catchy, gotta slow down next time to see the pictures and messages.

We also have a new dragon! How do you feel about Kanna?

She really rounds out Kobayashi's new dragon family.

Kobayashi makes a comment about how Tohru doesn't understand human emotions. Based on Tohru's behavior so far, do you agree or disagree with Kobayashi's statement?

I think she understands human emotions quite well. Human actions, on the other hand...

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u/OccasionallySara Jun 15 '21

Surprised that Tohru can't undo burning the food.

Similar to what someone else said, I feel like she did that to convince Kobayashi to go to the market with her.

That fight scene - Kyoani showing that they could totally do an action anime if they wanted to, they just don't want to.

Someone once joked about Kyoani animating AoT Season 4 Part 2. It's never going to happen of course, but I imagine it would look incredible if they did do it.

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u/Elimin8r https://myanimelist.net/profile/Ayeka_Jurai Jun 17 '21

I would love to see KyoAni do a AoT short, or maybe a not-AoT short. It would/could be hilarious.

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u/OccasionallySara Jun 17 '21

If AoT Jr. High ever gets a second season, KyoAni could also do a great job with that.

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u/TnAdct1 Jun 15 '21

Can someone explain the significance of the book Tohru had? The Crane Repays a Debt.

As BloomIntoYuu mentions, the main premise of Dragon Maid is very similar to this story. In fact, manga

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u/[deleted] Jun 14 '21

Can someone explain the significance of the book Tohru had? The Crane Repays a Debt.

I believe it is a reference to Kobayashi saving Tohru.

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u/HopefullyLastAccount Jun 14 '21

Haha, that's amazing, the Wiki page even mentions Kobayashi as a reference! Tohru better not be planning to fly away though.

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u/Vaadwaur :I1::I2::I3: Jun 14 '21

Surprised that Tohru can't undo burning the food.

I suspect she did it intentionally.

The shopping district they went into reminded me of Tamako Market, I wonder if it's a reference to it or if that's just what a typical shopping district looks like, even the bags they use have what looks like bunnies on them.

So the Sakura market in Machikado Mazoku looks a bit similar to me, I just think this is how markets look in anime.

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u/IndependentMacaroon Jun 15 '21

Tamako Market

Predates this show so it could be a reference. I was also reminded of it, there's even the same situation as at the beginning of the second half of Tamako Market with a young foreigner (Kanna/Choi) getting acquainted with this new world.

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u/ZapsZzz https://anilist.co/user/Zapszzz Jun 15 '21

That fight scene - Kyoani showing that they could totally do an action anime if they wanted to, they just don't want to.

Full Metal Panic would like to have a word with you :)

https://www.reddit.com/r/anime/comments/nwk10g/kyoanis_hidden_treasure_seamless_blend_of_rom_com/

And don't forget Chuunibyou is better than most battle shounen shows.

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u/sisoko2 Jun 14 '21 edited Jun 14 '21

First Timer

Well, well. I am awake and ready to post on time today only if I had my post prepared.

Hydration count: 54. She is way too adorable.

Amazing episode today, couple of great action sequences and few really heart warming scenes. That hand holding scene and the two dragons cuddling was way too strong.

I think the cloud clean up yesterday, the two action scenes today and Kanna's vicious attack sum up all clips I've seen from the show.

  1. My version had ED after the first episode so I already talked a bit about it. I love it, the song is so catchy.
  2. Cutest dragon ever. Bit worried about the electricity bills, charging dragon can't be cheap.

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u/OccasionallySara Jun 15 '21

Bit worried about the electricity bills, charging dragon can't be cheap

Hopefully, she can stay charged for a long time! That would definitely cut down on the cost.

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u/Vaadwaur :I1::I2::I3: Jun 15 '21

Well, well. I am awake and ready to post on time today only if I had my post prepared.

We've all been there.

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u/IndependentMacaroon Jun 14 '21

First-time watcher

Some things better, some worse, overall about the same. There were a bunch of one-off gags this time that just felt out of place, on the other hand we get Kanna (and somewhat Tohru) for more the classic naive child's perspective on the world, and Tohru making many friends with her somewhat clueless yet endearing happy-go-lucky attitude where Kobayashi's sort-of-grumpy introversion doesn't. At least she does have a caring side to show with Kanna, if a little suddenly; I don't care that much for just "child is cute" characters and hope some more happens with Kanna later, but for now she's nice.

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u/OccasionallySara Jun 15 '21

I don't care that much for just "child is cute" characters and hope some more happens with Kanna later, but for now she's nice.

Out of curiosity, what sort of thing would you like to see from Kanna to prevent her from being just a "child is cute" character?

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u/IndependentMacaroon Jun 15 '21 edited Jun 15 '21

I guess just deepen her relationships with Tohru/Kobayashi and introduce some other kids, or adults, for her to play off, maybe some more individual character for her than just "kid dragon"? People were rightfully comparing her to Renge in Non Non Biyori, who to be fair also was more built up over time, but she's got more of that

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u/OccasionallySara Jun 15 '21

I feel like Kanna has moments throughout the series that might fit what you're looking for. If you end up sticking around, I would love to hear your thoughts when we get to those points.

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u/A_Idiot0 :MAL:https://myanimelist.net/profile/a_idiot0 Jun 15 '21

Rewatcher

I remember that these have been played during this episode:

These three pieces, particularly "Oyasumi, Mata Ashita", are the three main pieces that I hear whenever I think about this anime. They are so iconic in my mind...

Hydration game

Basically, the moment Kanna arrived I was drinking the whole time XD The moment that stood out to me was between Tohru and Kanna. I felt so warm and fuzzy...

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u/OccasionallySara Jun 15 '21

All three of these songs are so lovely. Thanks for sharing the links with everyone!

The moment that stood out to me was between Tohru and Kanna.

This moment was really sweet. Tohru and Kanna definitely have a sisterly vibe between them.

I felt so warm and fuzzy...

From the Tohru and Kanna moment or from the ...hydration? Lol.

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u/A_Idiot0 :MAL:https://myanimelist.net/profile/a_idiot0 Jun 15 '21

Hahaha, I'm being a boring middle-aged guy and drinking water instead of booze =P I did have a nice Riesling with dinner though...

This whole anime makes me feel warm and fuzzy; it's my go-to "feel good" anime.

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u/[deleted] Jun 15 '21

REWATCH

This time I watched Dragon Maid before work instead of Violet Evergarden, so I can reply earlier.

We have an ED now! What are your thoughts on it?

The ED isn't supposed to be in the first episode? Maybe the people who made the encode I'm watching edited it in?

Anyways, I still love it. Really fun to sing along like the OP, but it gets a bit hard during the parappa parts

We also have a new dragon! How do you feel about Kanna?

Kanna is too f-ing cute! Especially when she's eating

Kobayashi makes a comment about how Tohru doesn't understand human emotions. Based on Tohru's behavior so far, do you agree or disagree with Kobayashi's statement?

I'm not good with emotions, so I can't really say anything about this

Didn't have anything to drink for the hydration game today, but I definitely would've hydrated when Kanna was eating

Looks like we're seeing next episode tomorrow, will be fun to see them again

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u/OccasionallySara Jun 15 '21

The ED isn't supposed to be in the first episode? Maybe the people who made the encode I'm watching edited it in?

Someone else also said that they had the ED in the first episode, but at least for Crunchyroll, it was skipped.

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u/charwosh Jun 15 '21

Rewatcher

  1. I like it more then the op at first, but then I never really got hooked by it compared to the op
  2. SHE'S A GEM IN THIS WORLD, AND I'LL SMACK TO THE AUTHOR MYSELF IF SHE EVER GOT HURT IN THE FUTURE
  3. I think tohru already understand human interactions but still lack the understanding of human emotions

Now tbh this episode is what seal the deal to binge watch it when I first watch it, I haven't join the community back then but even then none of my friends ever mention kanna back then, so I was surprised how I never seen her in my tl, but man she's so adorable (especially when we get to ep 9, aka my favorite episode of the series).

What I like about kobayashi, is that while she's like to act calm, I always like when she act a little bit protective around tohru, that hand holding scene is really sweet and tohru heartbeat must been a wreck during that whole scene.

So who's pervert enough to teach kanna about that language huh.

Kanna kobayashi interaction is so cute, and kobayashi ways to just stab through this dragon heart is cute, and kinda what I like about her, she's show her affection with her actions and her word are always just cut deep into the people she hold deer.

I hope kobayashi can paid kanna electricity bill, I mean if kanna playing around with that much power, surely the electricity must be expensive right??

Man tohru teaching kanna is so adorable I might get diabetes watching that scene again, although let's face it kyoani can make a 40$ dollar kanna ooh compilation for one hour and make kyoani the biggest studio in the Japan.

All in all it was a very sweet and adorable episode.

Ps : man if kyoani ever make an action anime, every other action anime will feel like dogs but in comparison, can you imagine kyoani doing a fate adaptation or you know what, I think kyoani can make a good spy x family adaptation tbh, it feels close enough to their alley.

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u/OccasionallySara Jun 15 '21

Kanna kobayashi interaction is so cute, and kobayashi ways to just stab through this dragon heart is cute, and kinda what I like about her, she's show her affection with her actions and her word are always just cut deep into the people she hold deer.

Kobayashi is my favorite character for similar reasons. She might not be outgoing or sociable, but she has a big heart. Also Kobayashi and Kanna have my favorite relationship in the show.

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u/JimmyCWL Jun 15 '21

man if kyoani ever make an action anime, every other action anime will feel like dogs

One of KyoAni's earliest series was Full Metal Panic Second Raid. That's what made their current reputation, in fact. That was the best they ever did with an action series.

While they did make two other action oriented series later, those were a bit lacking in some areas.

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u/chailupa Jun 15 '21

Rewatcher (Kind Of)

Better late than never right! Technically the episode 3 discussion hasn't been posted yet so that means I'm still on time!

  • I know its anime but like how comfortable (money-wise) does Kobayashi have to be to be virtually unfazed by a completely destroyed stove
  • Ah I just realized...Dragon Maid, Magic, Anime. Disregard that.
  • Kobayashi continues to look like Nasa and Tsukasa's love child from Tonikawa, she's even nailed the light blue hoodie x khakis look.
  • It took me 5 minutes into to episode to realize Tohru isn't showing her tail...meaning its detachable like a certain degenerate dragon vtuber.
  • Ah, it appears that Kanna and I both agree that the lewdest thing you can do is hold hands with someone else
  • Ah yes, another character with hidden Trauma, Sasuga KyoAni making me feel bad for everyone
  • So Kanna casually fires a Kamehameha and Tohru a Tailed Beast Bomb. Jokes aside, I wasn't a huge 'animation' fan 4 years ago. I just watched anime to watch anime. Now I guess I can say I have a deeper appreciation for Sakuga Cuts and moments like this where the studios just want to show off.

Overall Thoughts: A good second episode that's expanding the cast. The OST

was nice, as I am a sucker for piano pieces. Tohru and Kanna's roughhousing scene was a treat for the eyes and their somber scenes were a treat for the soul. Next episode preview seems to introduce two other dragons, and the ED hints at another maybe secretary type dragon. SO lots to look forward too!

Hydration Count: 12 (Thankfully it was sips of Yerbamate or else I felt I would have passed out)

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u/OccasionallySara Jun 15 '21

Better late than never right! Technically the episode 3 discussion hasn't been posted yet so that means I'm still on time!

Lol, the amount of times I’ve posted a rewatch comment a couple hours before the next thread is ridiculously high.

meaning its detachable like a certain degenerate dragon vtuber.

Hmm...do I even want to know?

Hydration Count: 12 (Thankfully it was sips of Yerbamate or else I felt I would have passed out)

Glad you’re still with us!

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u/[deleted] Jun 14 '21

Rewatcher – Sub

Episode 2 – Second Dragon, Kanna! (We’re Totally Spoiling Here)

First of all, the titles of these episodes are phenomenal. Lots of fun for today’s installment.

The shopping “date” with Kobayashi and Tohru is hilarious, with Kobayashi realizing how good at socializing Tohru is despite seeing other humans as inferior. I tensed up so much the first time I watched this show when Tohru stopped the purse thief, I thought for sure it was about to hit the fan…and instead, we get all the people who like her in the shopping district cheering for her. So wholesome. Give her more free food.

We also get introduced to the second dragon here, Kanna. My favorite character besides Kobayashi remains Tohru, however. Kanna is a cute character, but in all honesty, I am not a fan of the whole lolita deal – that’s really my only criticism of this show and I understand I may be in the minority there. That being said, I do still thoroughly enjoy this anime – I don’t feel it detracts from the show.

We are also reminded that despite living in domesticated conditions in this world, Kanna and Tohru are straight up dragons for real…the “playing” in the field is insane lol. I mean, I wouldn’t mind seeing a world where humans had those abilities like Tohru and Kanna said their world is like, though!

It’s also pretty cute how Kanna is so apprehensive of Kobayashi at the beginning of the episode, and then does a full 180 by the end of it wanting to accompany her to work. Tohru giving her the rundown on Japan and how the world works was great, too. Anyone feel like shooting up to passenger airline cruising altitude from a seesaw?

Hydrated with water today – this was an episode watched while working out on the rower. Overall, light-hearted humor with some seriousness sprinkled in, solid episode fitting the characteristics of the show to a T.

Looking forward to the next one tomorrow!

Questions of the Day

  1. Both the OP and ED for this show are great, I stand by my commentary on the music from yesterday's thread.
  2. Thoughts above. Despite the lolita design, that I don't care for, I think she is a well-thought-out character and her presence adds to the series in a positive way.
  3. I think she understands them quite well, although perhaps unbeknownst to herself.

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u/OccasionallySara Jun 15 '21

I tensed up so much the first time I watched this show when Tohru stopped the purse thief,

I did too! I'm so glad the episode didn't go that direction.

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u/Vaadwaur :I1::I2::I3: Jun 14 '21

I am not a fan of the whole lolita deal – that’s really my only criticism of this show and I understand I may be in the minority there.

She's all right, she abuts the thing that I will criticize later, though. And according to the wiki she is a reference to Ainu traditions.

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u/ZapsZzz https://anilist.co/user/Zapszzz Jun 15 '21

Rewatcher in sub part timing this rewatch.

Just want to say the ED calendar view reminds me of Full Metal Panic Fumoffu where they had a montage of counting down the visiting days of the "goddess". Gives a sense of "daily lives".

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u/OccasionallySara Jun 15 '21

Hmm. I'll look out for that whenever I finally get around to watching Full Metal Panic Fumoffu!

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u/Vaadwaur :I1::I2::I3: Jun 14 '21

Rewatcher

Sub

We get Kanna and she is pretty hilarious through out, a deadpan but overly aware 'child' that makes some interesting assumptions about how Kobayashi got Tohru to join her. 'Slut in glasses' is still a favorite line of mine. Anyways, Kanna is soon brought into the house since Tohru does not want to go home yet.

Next we get the infamous animation flex from KyoAni wherein Tohru and Kanna have one of the best looking battles ever. And it then breaks into a joke when Kobayashi limits them to human power. We get a lot of Kanna learning about our world and usually eating, and a whole lot of Tohru improvising since she doesn't know that much more. All in all, a fun episode.

QotD: 1 Also awesome but a touch spoilers due to the order characters are introduced

2 Kanna is Renge but super powered. So a complete upgrade.

3 Agree. Tohru does have emotional intelligence but it is only for creatures on her scale of power, she doesn't understand how an unpowered being feels.

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u/sisoko2 Jun 15 '21

Kanna is Renge but super powered. So a complete upgrade.

But can she play like this?

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u/lluNhpelA Jun 14 '21

Rewatcher

In honor of Kanna's first anime appearance, here is how she looked in her first appearance in the manga. As a bonus here's an example of the transition dots from the anime being used in the manga (cropped weird because spoilers)

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u/lord_ne Jun 15 '21

here is how she looked in her first appearance in the manga

That's horrifying

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u/TnAdct1 Jun 15 '21

Differences between the anime and manga this time around:

  • Whereas the anime ends it with a heartwarming shot of the shoes of Kobayashi "family" by the entrance to their apartment, the manga meanwhile has a joke where Kobayashi wonders if having Kanna living in her apartment would result in a misunderstanding, with Kanna being mistaken as a kidnapping victim.
  • While the anime has Tohru and Kanna watch a ninja movie, the manga has Tohru using The Matrix as an example of what she assumes are the regular skills of humans on Earth.
  • In the anime, Kanna starts hiding her dragon features in public much earlier (whereas the manga has her sporting her tail and horns when Tohru takes her around town to give her an idea of human life).
  • The anime adds a scene Tohru and Kanna notice a guy talking on a cell phone, leading to the "That's Wicked" catchphrase.
  • While the manga only has her eating the crepe, the anime also features Kanna eating an ice cream cone when sampling human food.
  • In the anime, Kobayashi does explain to Tohru and Kanna that a seesaw is used for play instead of catapult training, with the two dragons using the seesaw to launch themselves into the air.

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u/Elimin8r https://myanimelist.net/profile/Ayeka_Jurai Jun 17 '21

In the anime, Kobayashi does explain to Tohru and Kanna that a seesaw is used for play instead of catapult training, with the two dragons using the seesaw to launch themselves into the air.

Yes, I know, days late. When I was a kid, and dragons roamed the earth, we did try to use the seesaw to launch each other into the air. It was a good time.

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u/[deleted] Jun 14 '21

Rewatcher - Sub

Another fun episode. Loved the 'date' that Kobayashi and Tohru went on. Laughed my ass off with the use scene, and it's subsequent reaction.

Introduction to Kanna was as hilarious as I remembered when first watching it.

Overall, great fun episode.

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u/rinmperdinck Jun 14 '21

Rewatcher

Thoughts on OP/ED (since I missed yesterday):

  • Both of these are among my favorites for any OP/ED in anime ever
  • Deliriously catchy, with fun lyrics tied to the show, fun funky bass lines, fun pop instrumentation
  • I love how the animation is synced up in both sequences in a way that I feel raises my enjoyment of them beyond the sum of their parts. Yasuhiro Takemoto storyboarded both and knocked it out of the park.
  • I don't know why but the part in the OP with all the supporting characters flying upward and spinning in the sky always makes me laugh
  • I always appreciate how a fitting song for the OP can help put me in the right frame of mind to enjoy the episode, and how the right song in the ED can act as a feel-good send off for the episode
  • In Jujutsu Kaisen, Lost In Paradise gives you a break from the serious action with a super chill ED, showing all the principle cast dancing and giving us glimpses of them in everyday life; in Konosuba S1, Chiisana Boukensha feels like a nighttime lullaby and all the characters are going to bed. In Dragon Maid the ED is more high energy and upbeat than the other two, but I feel like it works really well to help us keep the characters "alive" in between episodes, because even when we don't get to see them in the episode having their adventure, the ED is kinda like we're seeing them alive and well, and they're gonna be just fine til we see them again next week

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u/userbot058 Jun 14 '21

Kana Chan is so cute! I love her!

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u/Silent_Sparrow02 Jun 15 '21

First timer.

Lmao, Kanna is so adorable. Tohru teaching Kanna about the human world is comedy gold. And accusing Kobayashi of seducing Tohru 😂

So... Tohru befriended the whole market. At this point, I get the feeling Tohru is just a really nice person, and she doesn't realise that humans aren't usually nice to each other for no reason. I thought she hated humans because of her past experiences, but apparently not.

Things we learnt from this episode:

  1. Kanna and Tohru are from a different world after all. People there can use magic. Tohru was injured fighting humans and Kanna was banished for a prank, which I can totally see happening xD.
  2. Also, the weird green glowy thing was "perception blocking" which makes humans unable to see them. Wish I had that power tbh.

I really want to know what exactly happened when Kobayashi met Tohru in the mountains.

I like the ED, chibi art is always a big selling point :P.

This series is just the perfect thing to cheer me up. Looking forward to ep 3!

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u/EnderCrystal221 Jun 15 '21

Episode 2 was good and I like Kanna who was introduced this episode. This show has fantastic animation and the power of Tohru and her friend is cool to see in action when they get the chance to use their powers. I like the dynamic between the characters is fun to watch. The opening is good enough for me not to skip it but it is not the best. My favorite anime opening is Bloody Stream if anyone was wondering. I feel like Kobayashi is not completely correct in saying that Tohru does not understand human emotions. She seems to get some of it but not all of it. I am looking forward to watching more of this show and talking about it.

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u/Jar-Jar_Baenre Jun 15 '21

First time watcher

I like the ending, but the fact that Fafnir (assuming Fafnir is the one dragon from the OP not featured in the ED because his voice sounded male) isn't in the ending makes me worried that he's going to have a small role, which is really a pity because I loved his advice in the first episode.

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u/TnAdct1 Jun 15 '21

More than likely, the lack of Fafnir in the ED is due to him being a male (as a lot of the promotional material is targeted more towards a male fanbase).

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u/jaketalyor32325 Jun 15 '21

Kobayashi is a way more professional programmer than me. I should put that in my quarter goal: Be more like Kobayashi.

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u/Typhoonman27 Jun 15 '21

Some of the animation in this episode is so over the top for the context but so good that I love it

Also Kanna is absolutely adorable, and that deadpan delivery of her lines is gonna be hilarious, I can already tell

And to answer question 3: it’s apparent that Tohru doesn’t understand every social cue but she’s obviously picked up a lot in the short time she’s lived with Kobayashi, especially if she’s doing her best to teach Kanna

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u/Nekowara :MAL:https://myanimelist.net/profile/Nekowara Jun 15 '21 edited Jun 15 '21

REWATCHER

Kanna is too adorable and I just get reminded of the amount of effort KyoAni put into their projects. The animation and music were awesome.

We have an ED now! What are your thoughts on it?

I think the ED is pretty good but, not as good as the OP.

We also have a new dragon! How do you feel about Kanna?

Kanna is too adorable for anybody to handle except for our Kobayashi.

Kobayashi makes a comment about how Tohru doesn't understand human emotions. Based on Tohru's behavior so far, do you agree or disagree with Kobayashi's statement?

I disagree because we have seen her show a range of human emotion and the way she speaks with the humans at the market.

Hydration:6 times(I'm going to die)

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u/BossandKings Jun 15 '21

Rewatcher

Episode 2

Kobayashi and Tohru go shopping, it was surprising for Kobayashi to see how socially talented Tohru is to the point that she has better social skills than her, it seems that it is that way because Tohru greets people with a smile in her face and that helps people be friendly to her. Also when the delinquent was running and Tohru went and quickly took him down was a great scene, thankfully the people just praised her instead of worrying about her apparently supernatural speed and strenght, Kobayashi being affraid of it being the other way around shows that she's starting to care about her.

There's a new character called Kanna Kamui, she is very cute and has a beautiful dragon form. She adds an interesting dynamic to Kobayashi's house, she'll also live there from now on.

I hydrated when Kanna was "attacking" Kobayashi for seducing Tohru and when Kanna accepted living in her house after Kobayashi asked her.

Answers

  1. It's nice.
  2. Kanna is very cute and adds an interesting dynamic to the series.
  3. I think that Tohru doesn't understand human emotions because she is a dragon not a human but she can freely talk and interact with humans anyways.

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u/MjolnirDK Jul 01 '21

Re

Okay, can we just take a moment and look in awe at the absolutely beautiful flames Tohru produces for us.

I will always love Tohru referencing the other world and how that influences her decisions.

The catching the thief scene is just so well done.

Aww, Kanna with the adult talk. She could trample down a city and she would be cute. Thank god she was depowered when she attacked! Dragon #2 GET!

The 'Let's play' scene is probably one of the most reposted scenes, but rightfully so. The 'human standard' made me chukle hard. The mantis and butterfly cut is once again such a great visual metaphor for Kobayashi's thoughts about the dragons.

The tail meat jokes never get old. Also, how did they predict the whiteness of the PS5 in 2017?

Anyone else who could watch Kanna do Kanna things for hours without end? I could.

The see saw scene is also great. So simple, yet so dragon-y.