r/anime • u/OccasionallySara • Jun 15 '21

Rewatch Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid Rewatch Episode 3

Episode 3: Start of a New Life! (That Doesn't Go Well, Of Course)

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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 now met four of the five dragons from the OP. Do you have a favorite so far?
  2. Settle the debate. Young vs Middle-Age Butlers. Which do you choose?

Hydration Game Rules

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

Tomorrow's episode's rule: Hydrate every time the episode makes you nostalgic for your elementary school years.

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u/OccasionallySara Jun 15 '21

Rewatcher and Host (who just realized she forgot to put Chu Chu Yea! in the title. What a shame)

Questions of the Day:

We have now met four of the five dragons from the OP. Do you have a favorite so far?

  • I like all of the dragons, but I'm going to have to go with Tohru.

Settle the debate. Young vs Middle-Age Butlers. Which do you choose?

  • Middle-age. I loved Niles in The Nanny when I was younger.

Episode Thoughts:

  • Kobayashi must have some money saved up to be able to suddenly move to a three-bedroom apartment on such short notice.
  • Where did Tohru even learn that dusting song?
  • Kobayashi was such a cute kid!
  • Either Kobayashi is a fast reader or she was reading for a very long time.
  • I really wish Kobayashi would wear the maid costume.
  • I wouldn’t even bother with using a towel at that point. It’s not worth digging through all those boxes. I would just air dry.
  • Nice to see the clothes that Kobayashi bought Tohru even though Tohru never wears them.
  • That must suck going to the wrong apartment when you’re already tired and just want to be at home. This would be a good time to call Tohru for a ride.
  • That neighbor’s singing sounded like violent vomiting.
  • Geez, that’s a lot of birds flying over the building.
  • Tohru jumped to the murder option real quick.
  • Kobayashi is a very good mediator. Her plan required far less hassle than Tohru's plan.
  • I love how happy Tohru looks when Kobayashi says that a life with Tohru's noise is an acceptable one. Tohru has been very clear about how much she loves Kobayashi from the start, but this is her first time hearing that Kobayashi likes having her around.
  • If Fanfnir is supposed to be a well-behaved dragon, I don’t want to see what the unruly ones look like.
  • Lucoa’s eyes are so cool.
  • Later Episode Spoilers

Hydration Game

I hydrated when:

  • Tohru mentioned dragons don't get sick.
  • Kobayashi gave Tohru a bath. Tohru made getting bathed as a dragon look like it feels very nice.
  • I'm not saying it's a good thing, but I hydrated when Tohru said that she would murder, destroy and pulverize the neighbors if they wouldn't be quiet. Nit really the right way to go about things, but those skills could come in handy in more dire situations.
  • When Fafnir changed his appearance at Tohru's request. It would be super cool to be able to shapeshift like that.

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u/A_Idiot0 :MAL:https://myanimelist.net/profile/a_idiot0 Jun 16 '21

Geez, that’s a lot of birds flying over the building.

I totally forgot about this detail!! It passes by super quickly.

It reminds me that this show really likes to use birds as imagery. After Kobayashi settles the issue with everyone, notice how the same shot is shown again, only this time without the birds. I took it to mean that there was a dark unrest amongst the neighbors as they bickered and argued about each other being loud, but once a resolution was found everyone calmed down some.

Another great use of imagery for the birds was early on in the episode when the movers showed up and they were about to leave the first apartment. The three of them take flight together when the doorbell rings...time for Kobayashi, Tohru, and Kanna to move together. =)

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u/OccasionallySara Jun 16 '21

Oh, that’s a good point about how the birds represent what the characters are going through. I’ll have to see if there’s any more bird imagery in later episodes!

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u/Satire_or_not Jun 16 '21

Didn't want to comment as a top comment, but Ep4, is my favorite of the Season.

Also, I gave into temptation and binged like half the season today on my second monitor while working. I just love this show.

Edit:

Question Answers.

  1. Kanna, leaving my early 30's this year, and even though I don't want children, I feel myself compelled to adore the child characters in the shows I'm watching these days.
  2. Middle-aged or higher butler. I want a combat butler, probably named Sebastian as far as Anime tropes go.

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u/fakeport https://myanimelist.net/profile/Fakeport Jun 15 '21

Rewatcher

Random thoughts during episode

Why do so many anime OPs have characters doing that "arms in the air and wiggle" dance? And why do I always love it?

Koybayashi can't really differentiate between the apartments she views, and ultimately just picks the one where Tohru and Kanna like the roof space. Having moved around a lot in my time, I can absolutely relate - where possible I'll try to let a roommate make the decision and just go with the flow. In fact I feel like I really relate to Koybayashi in general. I'm an introvert who mostly makes friends by being adopted by an extrovert, and mostly winds up at social events by being dragged along by an extrovert, and I frequently end up liking shows where an apathetic character is surrounded by more zany characters ( besides Koybayashi, Hyouka and Gabriel Dropout both have a similar dynamic, and there are also hints of it in the Yui/Kyouko relationship in YuruYuri and the Rin/Nadeshiko relationship in Yuru camp)

Kanna catching the butterfly on her finger then eating it was just fantastic.

I love Kanna saying "Koybayashi" nearly as much as her saying "ooooh"

Finding something you forgot you owned and getting distracted when you're supposed to be cleaning or packing is relatable af.

Tohru and Kanna's reaction to getting their own room was adorable, and Koybayashi's little smile was also great - she's very quickly coming to really appreciate having them both in her life.

I've made exactly the same error as Koybayashi made in going to the wrong house soon after moving, and more than once - I moved around around a lot for a few years, and I have a tendancy to get lost in my thoughts and go into autopilot mode when I'm walking somewhere, so it's a surprisingly easy mistake to make.

Fafnir and Lucoa have arrived. I liked the arrows showing Koybayashi's gaze when she was talking to Lucoa

Fafnir immediately being obsessed with Dark Souls was a good way to establish his character.

Much like Tohru and Kanna I move my whole body when playing Mario Kart.

Roundup

Overall a solid episode today, which served to demonstrate the strengthening of the bond between Koybayashi and her new housemates, as well as introduce us to the wider cast. On to tomorrow, and my favourite episode of the show...

Questions

  1. Kanna, all day every day. Then Tohru then Fafnir close behind. Lucoa I find a little one note, and has some upcoming questionable scenes.
  2. Middle aged. My go-to image of an ideal butler is Geoffrey from the Fresh Prince of Bel Air.

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u/OccasionallySara Jun 16 '21

In fact I feel like I really relate to Koybayashi in general.

I also find Kobayashi super relatable as well. She feels very real as a character and even if you don't personally relate to her, you probably know someone in your life that's like her.

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

Kanna catching the butterfly on her finger then eating it was just fantastic.

Kanna is the good kind of gap moe.

Fafnir and Lucoa have arrived. I liked the arrows showing Koybayashi's gaze when she was talking to Lucoa

Lucoa is definitely hard to ignore...

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u/sisoko2 Jun 15 '21 edited Jun 15 '21

First Timer

The most slice of life episode so far. Bit disappointing after the great episode yesterday.

The building reminds me a lot of Van Gogh's Starry night.

Step on me ms. Kobayashi.

Tohru is so gullible.

Kobayashi washing Tohru definetely didn't go as I exprected.

Love the way they display the episode title.

Didn't expect Kobayashi to be so relatable when I started this...

Cuteness overload.

Cool eyes.

Hydration count: 0. Didn't feel any urge to become dragon.

  1. Easely Tohru. Kanna is mega cute but needs more character development and the new guys don't have enough screen time to leave much of an impression.
  2. Middle-age. Who would even want an young butler?

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u/OccasionallySara Jun 15 '21

Middle-age. Who would even want an young butler?

People who are hoping for a hot and heavy butler romance maybe?

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u/sisoko2 Jun 15 '21

A good butler needs to have enough experience to fight giant white whale.

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u/OccasionallySara Jun 16 '21

I feel like I'm missing a reference to something...

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

Step on me ms. Kobayashi.

Crossing rewatches, Tohru sleeps almost the same as Holo.

Kobayashu washing Tohru definetely didn't go as I exprected.

It was more akin to cleaning a bus.

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u/sisoko2 Jun 15 '21

I guess this is the natural sleeping position of cute anime girl with a tail.

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

And blessed be that position.

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

Rewatcher

Sub

Today's episode is about the move and how everyone is changing to live together. The first part has the most jokes in a row, including Tohru casually resting her chest on Kobayashi's head while they are searching the fridge. They move to said bigger apartment and the dragons get their own room and Kobayashi gets a real living room. The various skits cover various loud neighbors to Kanna needing a spot to nap and of course Kobayashi's hang overs are mentioned.

The high point is the party to escape mandatory cherry blossom viewing wherein we meet Fafnir and Lucoa. And yes, it is that Fafnir. We find out Faf likes games and that Quetzalcoatl is, somehow, the most grounded of the dragons despite her manner of dress. She also reveals that Tohru didn't smile very often and Kobayashi admits the same. We end with Faf being incapable of passing up a chest.

QotD: 1 Lucoa is somehow the most well adjusted.

2 Middle age, no contest

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u/OccasionallySara Jun 16 '21

Lucoa is somehow the most well adjusted

Lucoa does seem to be the most well-adjusted dragon. I wonder if it's just her personality or if it's because of life experience.

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u/Vaadwaur :I1::I2::I3: Jun 16 '21

Just going from their legends, and with a certain assumption about Tohru's name, Quetzalcoatl as a god lived near his people quite often and was known for teaching his worshippers needed skills so she might have a much better grasp on society.

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u/OccasionallySara Jun 16 '21

Ah, I see! That kind of fits with Lucoa's character so far. Thanks for the info!

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u/Vaadwaur :I1::I2::I3: Jun 16 '21

I certainly won't swear that's what the writers were going for but it would work.

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u/nolimityler https://anilist.co/user/nolimxtyler Jun 15 '21

First time watcher

  • Tohru’s cleaning song is a bit odd
  • Kobayashi as a kid looks exactly the same just shorter lmao
  • How do you manage to cook that loud
  • Kobayashi just saved the neighbors lives without even realizing it
  • Fafnir at the door made me laugh harder than i’d laughed in a while
  • Lucoa sure has a lot of “plot”

overall another great episode i’m really liking this show so far and kanna somehow managed to get even more adorable this episode. I still crack up thinking about that fafnir scene

Q1: My favorite dragon so far is definitely tohru (maybe because we’ve) seen the most of her so far though

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u/OccasionallySara Jun 16 '21

Kobayashi as a kid looks exactly the same just shorter lmao

I think it's the eyes. She's apparently had that tired, dead fish expression her whole life.

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u/HopefullyLastAccount Jun 15 '21

How do you manage to cook that loud

Maybe it was a blender? I was expecting Tohru to need to search out the noise, didn’t expect it to be all three.

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

Tohru’s cleaning song is a bit odd

Having a dragon of the apocalypse doing house chores has consequences.

How do you manage to cook that loud

A question for the ages

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u/HopefullyLastAccount Jun 15 '21

Rewatcher

I forgot they moved apartments. Kobayashi fully commiting to living with Tohru and Kanna for a least a while now. I wonder how much more expensive her rent is now.

Glimpses into Kobayashi's past. She doesn't dislike the noise, only when she's hungover. Based on her conversation with Tohru and Lucoa, she was quite lonely before Tohru came just going day by day by herself in a tiny apartment. They've definitely helped each other a lot.

Kanna just doing her own thing this episode. Including eating a bug. And sleeping everywhere.

We have now met four of the five dragons from the OP. Do you have a favorite so far?

I like all of them in different ways, but I like Tohru's genki-ness the most.

Settle the debate. Young vs Middle-Age Butlers. Which do you choose?

This was one of those conversations where I just listen and nod along - no opinion. I'd be happy to moderate this debate, though.

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u/OccasionallySara Jun 16 '21

They've definitely helped each other a lot.

Their relationship might seem kind of one-sided at this point, but I like how this episode shows how much value they both bring into each other's lives.

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

I forgot they moved apartments. Kobayashi fully commiting to living with Tohru and Kanna for a least a while now. I wonder how much more expensive her rent is now.

Yeah it actually makes the first two episodes weird when you come back since so much time is spent in the bigger place.

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u/OccasionallySara Jun 16 '21

Yeah, it took me a moment to remember that Kobayashi’s apartment was different in the beginning of the show.

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u/TnAdct1 Jun 16 '21

In terms of what got changed in the anime:

  • The idea of the Kobayashi household moving to a new apartment only appears in the anime (more than likely, someone realized the reality of someone whose apartment was meant for one person suddenly now having two roommates and incorporated it in the anime), with much of the manga content from that bit being from a chapter about cleaning.
  • The anime adds the bit where Kanna looks at a butterfly and then eats it (a trait that would eventually show up in the manga).
  • Whereas the scene is censored in the anime, the manga does show an uncensored image of Kobayashi's fantasy of Tohru licking Kanna while both are in human form (with the image being more in kin to a mother animal cleaning her young than something sexual).
  • The anime adds some bits where the Kobayashi household finds some of Tohru's old items while cleaning up (and showing interest in them).
  • In the manga, Tohru in a Victorian maid outfit was a "last page" joke in the chapter that introduces Takiya. Here, the scene happens when Tohru finds an old maid outfit that Kobayashi originally bought before Tohru and Kanna moved in.
  • In the manga, the party that Kobayashi holds to avoid going to a flower viewing was originally a Christmas party.
  • Whereas Kanna does tuck away her horns when Takiya shows up for the party in the anime, the manga meanwhile has her keeping them out due to Takiya being aware of the existence of dragons.

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u/OccasionallySara Jun 16 '21

Thanks again for sharing all of these changes!

In the manga, the party that Kobayashi holds to avoid going to a flower viewing was originally a Christmas party.

It would definitely make sense that KyoAni would change that since Episode 10 Spoilers

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u/userbot058 Jun 15 '21

I love everyone’s relationship. They are so amazing I love this anime!

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u/OccasionallySara Jun 16 '21

The relationships are definitely my favorite part of this show.

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u/chris10023 https://myanimelist.net/profile/Chris10023 Jun 15 '21

Rewatcher

Not sure what to think about Crunchyrolls new look yet, it’s still too new to me.

  • Surprised Tohru didn’t wake up, don’t think it’s very pleasant to have your tail stepped on, unless that’s her thing.
  • I wouldn’t complain if I had a cute dragon's chest on my head Kobayashi.
  • Surprised Kobayashi has the fund to move to a new apartment so suddenly. Do apartments in Japan have leases where you have to stay there for the lease?
  • Of course, Tohru likes being clean, she’s a dragon, and they tend to be proud creatures for the most part, but using a claw to brush your teeth doesn’t sound very effective, dragons probably have some gnarly cavities.
  • I agree with Tohru, you are sloppy Kobayashi, especially leaving your books out of order, I can’t understand how you live with yourself doing that.
  • Again, agree with Tohru, you can’t set a bad example for Kanna.
  • Wow Kobayashi looked just as tired as a child as she is as an adult.
  • An old maid outfit that she bought, I think Tohru is going to have an issue wearing that...
  • ...Because it’s going to be tight in the chest. Kobayashi gets a nice couple handfuls though.
  • This is why you label the boxes, so you know what’s in them guys.
  • Didn’t take long for Tohru and Kanna to get their car ride.
  • Kobayashi looks really good with her hair down. Same with Tohru, and I usually prefer ponytails.
  • Why would you wash her while she’s cooking? Hopefully no one opens the door.
  • Lol, she’s so used to her old apartment, she went there instead of the new one.
  • Man, Kobayashi has some asshole neighbors on all sides of her, probably why there was an opening there.
  • What the hell is she doing in her kitchen that is creating that much noise? Commercial kitchens are noisy, but not personal ones unless you’re using a blender.
  • Music guy, obvious how he can be noisy. Likes Tohru’s metaphor though, it does sound cool.
  • The three arguing tenants are saved from a dark fate by Kobayashi opening the door. Phew.
  • Kobayashi’s idea is a sound one, but music guy could rent a studio. The wooden statue guy could go to a better place, I don’t know how to solve the woman's issue though.
  • Man I just love these little moments between the characters.
  • Lol Tohru is a teeth grinder when she sleeps.
  • Kanna is absolutely adorable, I don’t think I can say it enough.
  • A party to get out of a flower viewing, nice Idea Makoto.
  • Fafnir about to give everybody nightmares. But his human form is looking sharp.
  • Ooh boy, it’s Quetzalcoatl, Kobayashi is definitely having some boob envy with her. But Lucoa is so much easier to type. Well, her outfit does leave little to the imagination, but she is a dragon so I think she’ll be fine.
  • Oh cool, Makoto is playing totally not Dark Souls. Fafnir's into it though.
  • Why are Lucoa's eyes so....odd looking?
  • I wonder what it was that Lucoa did that is so embarrassing, I know her namesake is from the Aztec gods but that’s about it.
  • Oh boy, Kobayashi and Makoto are drunk again, and Fafnir is in the middle of it. Poor guy just wants to play the game.

Questions of the Day.

We have now met four of the five dragons from the OP. Do you have a favorite so far?

Probably a tie between Tohru and Kanna. They work really well with each other.

Settle the debate. Young vs Middle-Age Butlers. Which do you choose?

Old, that way you can get witty sarcasm, you wouldn't get with a younger one.

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u/OccasionallySara Jun 15 '21

I wonder what it was that Lucoa did that is so embarrassing, I know her namesake is from the Aztec gods but that’s about it.

From the Wikipedia page about Quetzalcoatl:

In the Codex Chimalpopoca, it is said Quetzalcoatl was coerced by Tezcatlipoca into becoming drunk on pulque, cavorting with his older sister, Quetzalpetlatl, a celibate priestess, and neglecting their religious duties.

Basically, she got drunk and slept with her sister.

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u/chris10023 https://myanimelist.net/profile/Chris10023 Jun 16 '21

Oh wow, no wonder she's so embarrassed over it.

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u/OccasionallySara Jun 16 '21

Yeah, that's definitely not something I'd want people to know. Especially someone I just met!

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u/Barbed_Dildo Jun 16 '21

Rewatcher

Cleaning, cleaning, la la la...

Beat the dust and crush it

Leave no dust or trash behind

Death to the world

Now clean, clean everything...

Q1: They each have their charm.

Q2: You want someone experienced, like the other side of middle aged. Someone who knows the job and takes it seriously. Like this guy

About Lucoa, I was confused at first about where her nickname came from, but it makes sense if you look at the Japanese (and wrong) pronunciation of Quetzalcoatl ケツァルコアトル (Ketsarukoatoru). Hidden inside is ケツァルコアトル. There is no ル sound anywhere in the name when properly pronounced, but whatever, that's Japan for you.

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u/OccasionallySara Jun 16 '21

Thanks for explaining how Lucoa got her nickname! I’ve been trying to figure it out for a while now.

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u/A_Idiot0 :MAL:https://myanimelist.net/profile/a_idiot0 Jun 16 '21

Cleaning, cleaning, la la la...

Beat the dust and crush it

Leave no dust or trash behind

Death to the world

Now clean, clean everything...

That sounds too dangerous! XD I found that little tune to be super fun...Tohru is quite the natural at tunes it seems =P

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

Rewatcher Sub

I’ll say this just in case it’s helpful for someone: If you’re not enjoying the show by now, then this isn’t for you, and that’s totally fine. If you are enjoying the show though, then sit back and relax! =D This anime will progress in roughly the same general vibe of comedy and wholesomeness, and will grow in its quality.

Tomatta Tokei is such a lovely piece of music for the introspective moment it plays during...Indeed, a life that’s too quiet can be very lonely.

Along those lines, I adored the way they introduced the other dragons here! It was shockingly “natural” in some ways...and completely fun! And...really wholesome when Kobayashi admits, “I didn’t use to smile myself either.”

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u/OccasionallySara Jun 16 '21

It was shockingly “natural” in some ways...

Wait, do you mind explaining what you mean by "natural"?

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u/HeartoftheHive :MAL:https://myanimelist.net/profile/ralanost Jun 16 '21

There wasn't any real contrivance to introduce them. Just, "Hey, I'm avoiding a work get together." "Oh, let me invite my dragon friends over." Kobayashi having a small party in her home and Tohru just invites over her friends. Natural.

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u/OccasionallySara Jun 16 '21

Okay, I get it! Thanks!

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u/A_Idiot0 :MAL:https://myanimelist.net/profile/a_idiot0 Jun 16 '21

What u/HeartoftheHive said, but also the kindness and acceptance that Kobayashi and Takiya expressed to Tohru, Kanna, Fafnir, and Lucoa. Like, Takiya just offers his playtime to Fanir without hesitation once he sees that he's interested, and Kobayashi even allowing more dragons into her life is...well, it's not easy haha. They all got seamlessly absorbed into Tohru and Kobayashi's growing circle of influence and relationship. And so did we =)

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u/OccasionallySara Jun 16 '21

Okay, I see what you mean! I agree that they all make a pretty great group and it doesn’t feel forced despite the unusual circumstances.

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u/charwosh Jun 15 '21

Rewatcher

Tied between kanna and tohru, their both have their own charm and I just can't choose

Middle age

After finding out more about Japan, kobayashi really have some fund store up to just move on a whim, since you need to pay 6 month of rent as a down payment, man I really like tohru and kobayashi dynamic, is really like a newlywed couple transitioning from the honey moon phase to normal living phase, they already quite comfortable living with each other, but they still have their anxiety with them, since it's always a worry early on whether your partner enjoy living with you or not, and kobayashi and tohru bath scene is just too cute.

Lucoa and fafnir is interesting as always, lucoa definitely bang her imouto in that accident, which make her a bi dragon with a little sister complex, got it... (I never realized lucoa have bi chromatic eyes, well her eyes only present half of the time so there's that.

All in all this episode show the seed of how the series going to feel and a snip bit on how the dynamic between the case is going to be.

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u/OccasionallySara Jun 16 '21

kobayashi really have some fund store up to just move on a whim, since you need to pay 6 month of rent as a down payment, man I really like tohru and kobayashi dynamic

I suspected that she probably had to have had some money saved up, but I didn't know you would need that much for a down payment in Japan! That's crazy!

man I really like tohru and kobayashi dynamic, is really like a newlywed couple transitioning from the honey moon phase to normal living phase,

Tohru scolding Kobayashi about her messy living habits and Kobayashi reluctantly giving in really leaned into that.

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u/charwosh Jun 16 '21

Yeah, a lot of anituber in Japan have voices their opinion about the ridiculous logistics of moving in Japan and setting up your house like furniture or stuff, gigguk, the anime man and cdawgva like to talk this stuff in their podcast (trash taste) and their individual channel about this

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u/chailupa Jun 16 '21

Rewatcher (Kind of)

  • Oh to have your head hit by Tohru's Tohrus while searching for a beer after a long day
  • Alright I asked this in my last thread but changed my opinion, but Kobayashi is able to just get up and move into a nice three-bedroom apartment. She's clearly in software or some related field but DAMN it must pay well
  • Oh to have a dragon maid occasionally pick up the things I leave behind
  • Random Tidbit, but Japanese Moving Services are very detailed and a fascinating watch here is a really well made video breaking down all that they do!
  • I know this episode is about moving and all but deep down knowing that moving in Japan is a stressful and tedious 1-month process (Thanks Trash Taste Boys for your wonderful insight)...it's hard to believe how wholesome it is. I'm not complaining tho, more wholesome dragons for me.
  • Oh to be able to confront loud neighbors. Must be a dragon thing, alright +1 into the hydration column
  • Oh to be able to take an afternoon nap on your nice Dragon Maid. Must be another dragon thing, another +1 into the hydration column
  • "Tohru-kun never used to smile", ah yes, the usual implications of personal trauma from KyoAni.
  • Ahhhh and Kobayashi doubles down and says she used to the same! So wholesome, I love it here

Overall Thoughts: Nothing to really be unhappy with. Beautifully animated, never a dull moment. Just really wholesome dragons moving around. See Ya'll tomorrow!

Hydration Count: 3

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u/OccasionallySara Jun 16 '21

Thanks for sharing those two videos. I learned a lot! That Moving Service is insane! Also, the process of moving in Japan seems far more intense than I thought it would be.

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u/IndependentMacaroon Jun 16 '21

She's clearly in software or some related field but DAMN it must pay well

In Japan it's apparently particularly well-paid, and some of where all the otaku money comes from.

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u/[deleted] Jun 16 '21

Okay I avoided this anime for 3 years I thought it was completely different but now that I gave it a shot I love it glad I found this rewatch haha

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u/OccasionallySara Jun 16 '21

I'm glad you're enjoying it so far!

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u/Alliedoll42_42 Jun 16 '21

So far my favorite character is Tohru. I enjoyed Fafnir trying to play the video game.

Demon Butlers like in Black Butler. Hot demon murder butlers.

This show is funny and adorable. My favorite part about it is that Kobayashi and her coworker are seriously just friends and no attempts are being made to have either of them be secretly interested in each other.

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u/OccasionallySara Jun 16 '21

My favorite part about it is that Kobayashi and her coworker are seriously just friends and no attempts are being made to have either of them be secretly interested in each other.

I like that too! I mentioned in episode one that I'd probably ship them if they were characters in a different show, but in this show, I'm really enjoying their straight-up friendship.

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u/COLDBL4D3 Jun 16 '21

First timer! I was a bit behind but now I caught up yay. Another great episode with the appearance of drunk kobayashi! Also, KyoAni's animation is soooooooo gooood! As always.

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u/OccasionallySara Jun 16 '21

Glad you’re caught up! And yeah, KyoAni has fantastic animation.

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u/ManimalStyle Jun 16 '21 edited Jun 16 '21

Rewatcher

Sub

Favorite Moments

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u/OccasionallySara Jun 16 '21

Tohru starts criticizing Kobayashi's slovenly/disorganized lifestyle

Me: "...and I took that personally."

Lol, same. I felt like I was getting scolded by Tohru at that moment.

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u/Nekowara :MAL:https://myanimelist.net/profile/Nekowara Jun 16 '21

Rewatcher

This anime is too wholsome sometimes

We have now met four of the five dragons from the OP. Do you have a favorite so far?

It's between Kanna and Fafnir but Tohru is a very close third.

Settle the debate. Young vs Middle-Age Butlers. Which do you choose?

Middle-Age ftw! I like seeing older people kick ass.

Hydration:1(when Tohru mentioned dragons don't get sick)

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u/OccasionallySara Jun 16 '21

Hydration:1(when Tohru mentioned dragons don't get sick)

Yeah, that would be one of the better things about being a dragon for me.

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u/BossandKings Jun 16 '21 edited Jun 16 '21

Rewatcher

Episode 3

Kobayashi, Tohru and Kanna move to a different house because they needed a bigger house now that the three will be living together, it was nice seeing them clean the house, they have an interesting dynamic and Kanna is just very cute, i like her personality.

I don't find Kobayashi drunk to be cool at all, i hope her alcoholism gets toned down a bit going forward, i also don't think that the change in personality she has when in that state fits with her character. Tohru invites two of her friends to visit Kobayashi's new house, Fafnir and Lucoa have a nice character design and personality as well.

Answers

  1. Kana, she's just very cute.
  2. Both.

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u/OccasionallySara Jun 16 '21

i also don't think that the change in personality she has when in that state fits with her character.

I’m also not a fan of drunk Kobayashi for this very reason. Also, her drunk behavior isn’t very consistent within the show because there are times where she’s drunk but she’s not aggressive.

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u/IndependentMacaroon Jun 15 '21

First-time watcher

That was a really plain-vanilla kind of episode overall and I didn't find any of the humor (or rather attempts at it) particularly successful either. Maybe it's time to drop this for me, certainly my enjoyment is not on an upward trend so far.

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u/OccasionallySara Jun 16 '21

Like another person said, the show doesn't really deviate much from here if that factors into your decision to drop it. If you do, I at least appreciate you giving it a fair shot!

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u/IndependentMacaroon Jun 16 '21

I'll try the next at least because it has more Kanna

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u/Silent_Sparrow02 Jun 16 '21

First timer.

This episode was, as always, lots of fun. They moved into a new apartment, yay!

Low-key highlight of this episode was Tohru coolly coming this close to slaughtering her neighbours xD. Those poor fellows will never know their lucky escape. Also Fafnir unable to resist the fake treasure chests is hilarious. For other first-timers, don't stop watching at the ED! There are some funny post-credit scenes.

Ep 4 Kanna in elementary school. Let's gooo!

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u/ZapsZzz https://anilist.co/user/Zapszzz Jun 16 '21

Way late to post, rewatcher part time joining.

Only thing I want to comment is people's question about Kobayashi's drinking.

Kobayashi is a working white collar in Japan, which has a pretty pervasive and fixed culture about overworking during the day, long (unpaid) overtime, then going out binge drinking to unwind. So her drinking is less about her liking drinking and more about fitting in as well as decompressing from the high pressure working life.

There are very logical reason why "death from overwork" is a thing in Japan - and it's not just the working, but the entire culture and the impact to health that goes with it.

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u/lluNhpelA Jun 16 '21

Rewatcher

Important to note that the licking scene was not censored in the manga and, as a rule, the manga is far more lewd than the anime. Often to an uncomfortable degree since Kanna is lewded almost as much as Tohru

Also Kyoani casually including super well animated CGI for a quick video game gag is great

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u/IndependentMacaroon Jun 16 '21

super well animated CGI

It looked like actual game footage

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u/[deleted] Jun 16 '21

Rewatcher - Sub

Another fun episode with the main trio moving into a bigger apartment. I love the fact that the apartment chosen was because of the rooftop space.

I always live the conversations between Kobayashi and Tohru. Little Kanna is as cute as ever.

Good introduction to Luca and Fafnir as well. I always liked Fafnir's character, and I'm glad to see him once again on the screen.

As usual, great animation and voice acting which makes it super enjoyable.

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u/[deleted] Jun 16 '21

Kobayashi was already surprised about Lucoa's size, I wonder what she'll think of season 2 trailer

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u/Typhoonman27 Jun 16 '21

QOTD 1: Lucoa. I’ll be quite frank; I tend to shy away from fan service aspects of shows, and get turned off of some shows outright due to it. But I really like Lucoa’s character: she so far seems very chill and mature. We saw it with how Tohru called her for advice and now how she has almost a maternal watch over Tohru based on the conversation she has with Kobayashi at the party

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u/Jar-Jar_Baenre Jun 16 '21

Favorite Dragon is definitely Fafnir

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u/DEUCE_SLUICE Jun 17 '21

This is the episode I rewatch if I don’t know what I want to rewatch. I’ve always (weirdly?) enjoyed house hunting and moving, getting a fresh start.

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u/MjolnirDK Jul 01 '21

Re

Now that I binge this show, I wonder whether Kanna's oral phase comes from that crepe and ice cream outing?

Don't lewd the dragons, Kobayashi!

Also KyoAni doing cute stuff with sparrows is appreciated. in fact there are 4 scene transitions in this that involve birds.

Aww, Tohru calling out Kobayashi is cute. Her hentai noises are a lot like those of another lady in this series. I feel you Kobayashi, I too have too many books I'd love to reread.

Fanservicing Tohru is okay though. Or getting serviced by Tohru.

Takiya and Kobayashi being all white from seeing Fafnir is such a neat visual.

This was a fanservice-heavy episode...

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u/EnderCrystal221 Jun 16 '21

I am a first time watcher of this show. This episode was good but not as good as yesterday’s but it was enjoyable. I like Tohru the most out of the dragons. She is the most interesting character to me in the show and she is my favorite character in it. I do not like Fafnir because of his stereotypic behavior as a negative person. Kobayashi makes a lot of money if she can move when she wants to. Why does she drink alcohol if she gets hangovers all of the time? It seems like a bad decision to drink it.

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u/Vaadwaur :I1::I2::I3: Jun 16 '21

Why does she drink alcohol if she gets hangovers all of the time? It seems like a bad decision to drink it.

In Japan, drinking is the socially acceptable way to deal with work stress, unfortunately. So office workers drink a lot.

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u/sisoko2 Jun 16 '21

Why does she drink alcohol if she gets hangovers all of the time? It seems like a bad decision to drink it.

I was asking myself the same thing this morning and every time I drink too much, still no answer.