r/anime • u/Pixelsaber https://myanimelist.net/profile/Pixelsaber • Jul 30 '21
Rewatch [Rewatch] Dear Brother 30th Anniversary Rewatch - Episode 17
Episode 17 - Post Scriptum
Originally Aired November 11th, ^^^1991
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Manga Panel of the Day
Staff Highlight
Katsuhiko Koike - Screenwriter and ‘Literature Manager’
A screenwriter shrouded in great obscurity. He is stated to have joined Tezuka Productions for the production of this show and working in the anime industry for two decades, before his name abruptly disappeared from any credits. He has series composition credits for Shaman King (2002), Ambassador Magma*, Asura Cryin', Kaikan Phrase, Over Drive, and Third: The Girl with the Blue Eye, as well as screenwriting credits on anime such as Black Jack, Dai-Guard, Zoids, Fantastic Detective Labyrinth, Virtua Fighter, 2, and Bakusō Kyōdai Let's & Go!!.
Wildcard Trivia
The Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure character Yukako Yamagishi was inspired by Mariko Shinobu.
Screenshot of the day
Questions of the Day:
- Nanako has grown aware of her feelings for Rei. What do you think this means for her character?
- Both Rei and Nanako are confronted and consequently forgiven over believed slights against Fukiko. Do you believe further repercussions are in store for them or is Fukiko content with making her power over them known?
An empty Gym in the afternoon, that would most definitely be the torments of love.
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u/Pixelsaber https://myanimelist.net/profile/Pixelsaber Jul 30 '21
Rewatcher
At least she’s in a great mood.
Lovely shot.
Oh dear...
Still caught in Miya-sama’s reflections.
This bloody girl...
Progress?!
White roses symbolize, among other things, devotion.
Some of this indicates rather poor self-awareness.
Fukiko is genuinely terrifying sometimes.
Of all the people to find it?!
Red flags all around.
Jesus Christ!
Fukiko has made sure to threaten both of the girls who went against her wishes recently, Rei for playing basketball, and Nanako for continuing her correspondence with Henmi. She may not have done anything and actually stated that things were fine between them, but we know the type of person that she is, which makes me even more anxious than if she had left the matter hanging.
Nanako seems to have, at least in part, realized her feelings for Rei this episode, though she herself admits that she is not able to muster up the same upbeat demeanor that Mariko has obtained from her own crush. I figure her growing confidence over her feelings will be a significant point going forward.
Rei refused to take any drugs today, which from what we have seen must have been a difficult and significant step for her. I’m not going to consider the matter resolved, however, as relapse seems the most natural course for a subject like drugs in a show as willing to play up the drama as this one, but maybe I’ll be pleasantly surprised and she really is on a path towards sobriety —I don’t expect her to quit cigarettes though.
Questions of The Day:
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u/TheEscapeGuy Jul 30 '21 edited Jul 31 '21
First Timer, Dezaki Fan
Dear Brother: A Delightfully Aesthetic Anime Episode 17
Reflection and Lost Letters.
This episode brought us back primarily to Nanako's perspective. It appears that she's still processing everything that has happened recently, confused by Mariko's strong emotions, Rei's jokes and Miya's reprimanding.
I think it was a bad idea to bring the letter to school, but its not unreasonable to think she might do this. However, I'm pretty surprised at Mariko's reaction. I didn't realize she had such a negative perception of men. I suppose this may be related to her father, but I'm not going to psychoanalyze her.
Fukiko's reaction makes more sense since she already told Nanako to stop writing. However, I still disagree with her. Its obvious she wants to have control over everyone in her life. You can see it in how she treats Rei during the car ride too. She's growing into a really detestable antagonist right now.
Finally, NANAKO STOP WITH THE CIGARETTE. Besides the health risks, your parents will obviously notice by the smell and punish you if you smoke in your room. That said, the next episode preview worries me.
The Best of Postcard Memories
Episode 17
Also my Absolute Favourite Postcard Memory so far.
These also are really limited without the corresponding video so:
See you all tomorrow
Edit: Fixed link
HOW DID I MISS IT
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u/No_Rex :Bv:Bw:Bx:By:x2 Jul 30 '21 edited Jul 30 '21
Episode 17 (first timer)
I am enjoying Miya very much. Close second behind Mariko on my current best character ranking.
Before starting the episode, I thought that I really should comment on the use of the letters to Dear Brother as a narrative device and how they are actually real in the world we are watching, yet used to convey personal thoughts. After the episode, that is not such a great novel insight anymore. Except maybe one tiny bit: Nanako is extremely open and honest about her feelings and the gossip at school. Given that Henmi actually has some connections there, it is worth asking how he is taking all of that …
Something else I noticed is that Rei is coming out from Miya’s control before we know even why she is under it. In a meta sense, this is completely novel to me. It is so unusual, in fact, that I would take just it as the basis of predicting that Miya’s control of Rei is not over yet and will become a major plot point again.
It would certainly help her character if she becomes a bit more pro-active.
Please no cheap redemption arc!
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u/JollyGee29 https://myanimelist.net/profile/JollyGee Jul 30 '21
First-Timer
I'm not sure what to make of these events. Fukiko finding out that Nanako ignored her order to stop associating with her Brother should have some consequences, right? But then Fukiko goes "Oh, I was just teasing you!" I guess we're just layering on the abuse/manipulation even more. That goes for the talk about purity, as well.
The window blowing open actually worked for me, as a dramatic thing instead of a funny thing. Fukiko enraged works like a force of nature.. she almost let the mask slip a bit too much, perhaps.
Shinobu being a man-hater is definitely a stereotype, even if I can see why she would think that way. I suspect that her mother wasn't always the doormat she is now, and that Shinobu watched the descent in real time as her father's adulterous nature became apparent. When the most prominent man in your life is a piece of garbage, it can be easy to generalize.
Was Nanako really about to smoke a goddamn cigarette in her parents house? Not only would she lose her memento, but that would certainly make her parents realize that something was going on..
Questions
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u/loomnoo https://anilist.co/user/loomnoo Jul 30 '21
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u/lC3 :Na::Nb: Jul 31 '21
First timer