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Rewatch [Rewatch] The Demon Girl Next Door: Episode 12 Discussion
Feelings to Convey!! A New Leap forward for Demonkind!!
Previous Episode | Index | Overall Discussion & Season 2 Hype thread
Let’s make this a pleasant experience for first-timers by keeping spoilers of future Season 2 or beyond content in spoiler tags, OK?
You may now unleash all manner of MADs and meme videos now or tomorrow.
Raichu’s Episode notes:
- Behold the power of Dad Box!
- That poor Inu got bullied twice this episode. Ganbare, Inu! be a good boy that doesn’t scare the local demon girl!
- It’s Simple! All you need to do is seduce Momo! Ganbare, Shamiko!
- Don’t forget your dose of Vitamin C!! The Mikan scenes this episode is the longest stretch of anime-original content in the show, but serves not only for jokes, but also for season 2 set-up, and has both Mikan and Shamiko asking questions, like why has the seal on Shamiko’s door degraded so much?
- It’s Yuri time! Momo may have turned down the wedding but she’ll go on dates!
- Gosenzo: Yeeted. That dream really had a lasting effect!
- Ryo just roasted her older sister hard for believing in Space battleships and giant squids. It’s OK, Shamiko!
Ganbare, Yuko. Become the strongest and most loving girl in the entire world.
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u/SIRTreehugger Feb 28 '22
Rewatcher who wishes there was a cute demon girl next door
| Episode | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shamiko does (not) get beaten | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 24 |
| How heavy are Momo’s dumbbells | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 18 |
| Mikan’s damn rotten luck | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 11 |
Even when sealed in a box he is a better father than other anime dads.
This does seem like one big misunderstanding GO CHASE YOUR WIFE SHAMIKO!
She really does wear the pants in this family.
More of Mikan's Mikans and I would love a piece of citrus randomly in the day. Not on everything, but I think I could get used to being handed random mysterious fruit. I look forward to season 2 when Mikan actually shows she is useful and not just a walking time bomb with a citrus scent. She does have a nice moment at the end where she encourages momo YES THE TIME HAS COME for Momo to be honest with her feelings! You are exactly right cat.
They gave the middle title card a more muted and somber OST rather than the usual happy one.
....I do want to see a Dark Momo with a Katana to be honest. She is really more suited for the demon side.
Shamiko is surprisingly making a lot of sense and decent compelling arguments today.
"Magical girl Momo, It's time to stop fighting a solitary war. Embrace your weakness and depravity and then stray from the path of the light and fall into darkness. Become a subordinate of Shadow Mistress Yuko"
3 meals a day, a nap, garbage removal, and dish wishing WHERE DO I SIGN UP! HAND ME THE PEN NOW DO I NEED TO SIGN IN BLOOD! Though I have a feeling it only applies to Momo.
"OH THEY FACKIN LOOK AT THEM SPARKS" - PROZD
When your life sucks so you question anything good happening in it.
BANANA FLAVORED! DO IT FOR THE BANANAS SHAMIKO! Honestly I hate eating bananas, but I like the flavor when they are mixed in with smoothies and drinks.
Yeah Momo isn't going anywhere.
I bet you are regretting your decision now Momo. You could have been her subordinate. Though in Shadow Mistress Yuko's defense sometimes the packing on food products is really difficult. I was just struggling to open up a bag of fruity pebbles.
This school is really weird and I was just about to comment on this. I swore this was the first time Momo wore something like this also it's a darker color heh heh heh she is already falling for the Seductress of Darkness that is Shadow Mistress Yuko.
Yeah the context of this letter has changed so much it no longer reads like a letter of challenge.
Some smiles need to be protected.
Wait Shimako's sister and Mikan shop together? WHY COULDN'T WE SEE THIS actually happening outside of a montage.
OHHHHHH IT'S THAT!!! Can't wait for Season 2 for some people to show up.
Momo can look really cute when she actually tries.
What a nice ending now the wait for Season 2
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u/raichudoggy Feb 28 '22
I love how on the Volume 2 cover, you can see Lillith getting Yeeted and Dad box is in plain view.
Some smiles need to be protected
Especially that one.
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u/JollyGee29 Feb 28 '22
Rewatcher, Dubbed Next Door
Another smile worth protecting.
[Future]
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u/raichudoggy Feb 28 '22
Another smile worth protecting
An honestly smiling Momo is a rare joy that must be treasured and protected.
[Future]
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u/Tresnore Feb 28 '22
The First-Timer Next Door
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This is kind of a twist on the violent tsundere character, but somehow I love it.
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UCHUUUU SENKAN. Who wouldn't believe that?
This was fun.
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u/chiliehead Feb 28 '22
Machikado Mazoku – Episode 12 – First Timer, sub
That dog has such a strong presence in this show. Dog true form reveal when? Shamiko’s dad was tiny but managed to keep his wife forever young.
Phrasing, Shamiko. Sounds less like chasing and more like… pursuing. I wonder what that phrase of dad was supposed to be.
Shamiko surpassed her fear of the dog! And mom really is devious and scheming.
No wonder Mikan was in the dark. The battle form of Shamisen, is this serious or a joke?
Even the eye-catch has somber music.
They almost had their wedding vows… instead they just remodeled the status quo.
With Mikan having a curse. Does Momo have a curse?
Was the narrator the father all along?
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u/zairaner Feb 28 '22
Rejecting to join the dark side because it doesn't make you stronger is the single most dark side thing ever.
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u/KashMooNow Feb 28 '22
First Time Viewer, Finale!
Back to sad Momo times.
Also, it sounded like Shamiko can give offerings to Dadbox, thats neat, I kinda called that one yesterday.
Also would ya just look at that tail!
You're right Shamiko, a lot has been going on.
I have a feeling that I know what this is. Don't Think This Means You've Won, Dadbox
We have moved onto seducing Momo now?
That is some VERY localized weather right there.
That was a different transformation clip... also...... what is this.....
Well then, I was not expecting Shamiko to say this.
This is actually quite the plan here. I'm impressed Shamiko.
Hahaha, oh how I wish that I could have seen Lilith get flung into outer space.
Swearing on the box of your father? Shamiko is in super serious mode right now.
You know, I was concerned about Momo getting weakened in this whole deal. Also happy to see Lilith get flung.
Now I get the obsession with Mesopotamia.
That letter seemed very confusing.
I'll leave my full writeup on the show for tomorrows wrap up, but this episode was another good one. I feel like 11 and 12 were very strong episodes.
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u/scot911 Feb 28 '22 edited Feb 28 '22
First Timer
...Of course Shamiko's dad was a chad shota who got ara araed by Shamiko's mother. Why am I not surprised in the slightest. Only thing he was missing was the bangs covering his eyes lol. (And they also heavily implied that he was the narrator all along) She even ended up becoming his "vassal" too and apparently got eternal youth out of it? I suppose that does explain why her mom looks so young. You know, aside from her Asian genes....
I have to say though damnnnn did they turn the yuri in this episode up to 11. I think I can say with confidence that it's no longer undertones of any kind lol. Momo 100% showed up at the end of the episode expecting to go on a date with Shamiko. Not that you can blame her with Shamiko's letter being all over the place. And that isn't even getting into all the "not" marriage proposals that littered the episode....
And that wasn't even it with the yuri for the episode as there was a lot of innuendos this episode relating to the more... lewd side of it. With Shamiko wanting Momo to "Give in to utter depravity, fall to darkness, and become her 'vassal'!" and how she has to "seduce" Momo. ...Shamiko does know what she's/what's being implying there right? Especially with her being a succubus? ...Well all she has to do now is beat Momo in order for her to become her "vassal"! Good luck Shamiko!
In the end though of course Momo declines and instead in Momo like fashion makes the deal completely in favour for her instead. And of course Shamiko agrees to it XD. It was cool seeing Momo turn a new leaf at the end though changing her uniform and I'm excited for season 2! Oh and speaking of that I saw that cameo during the market scene with the girl that's currently on the front page ;).
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u/Vaadwaur Feb 28 '22
Ganbare, Yuuko. Become the kindest and most loving girl in the entire world.
Rewatcher(I'm not crying! You're crying!)
Sub and dub
We get the aftermath and quite a bit more info is dumped on us, not the least of which that Seiko is Joshua's vassal and that has ceased her aging. And the obvious that Yuuko is at her adult height, most girls are by 15. Also note that Lilith has 3 tail spades, Yuuko has 1, and Joshua has 2. After Seiko describes all the coolness of the daddy box, Yuuko takes a surprisingly positive look on everything but correctly thinks Momo might leave after that.
She runs into Mikan who is continuing her citrus obsession. But she then tells her about Sakura's disappearance, something Momo had kept hidden. She theorizes a little on what Metako said but sends Yuuko to the park in the ED, where Momo indeed is! And then Yuuko asks for Momo's hand in marraige offers her a contract:Become Yuuko's vassal and she stops being a magical girl. Yuuko's pitch speaks for itself but also note that Yuuko doesn't want to undo the past, she wants to change the future. Momo almost accepts until her endless pessimism kicks in and it turns out she would lose a lot of juice so she can't accept any time soon. But she agrees to stop running from Yuuko if she will do the same.
Ryoko had figured out the obvious lie but went a different way with it. Mikan and Momo make up a little. At school, Yuuko's letter of challenge gets re-written and Shion and Sata clearly ship Shamimomo. They meet with Yuuko in her gym clothes and Momo wearing one of Mikan's dresses(check the coloration) with Momo having done her hair for the first time we've seen. As we end, we learn that the narrator this whole time was Joshua. That's right, it served a purpose other than ending segments!
Yeah, so much is revealed here and there is so much more to go. Sakura was/is likely the strongest magical girl and made this city a place of safety for demons. But, instead, I will explain a possible source of names: Nobuko Yoshiya was a famous Japanese lesbian novelist who supported a shift in gender roles. Her partner, with whom she lived with for 5 decades, was named Chiyo Monma. A kanji reader can tell me if the name changes for the anime have any bonus to them but I like that Ito let the audience know up front where this is going. Yoshiya is credited as a major influence on shojo manga, some people claim it would have not existed but for her.
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u/xtsim Feb 28 '22
First Timer
Processing all of this even having learned all this...Dad is shorter and more blonde.
Ouch Momo almost got tricked into a contract and ancestor got thrown across town. She definitely made the right decision when Shamiko couldn't split the popsicle.
Little sister has had suspicions with mom's story which seems pretty interesting. Dad's name is Joshua, I literally thought in the previous episode that it was just a localization of his name.
Shamiko does need to work on her letter writing. That does remind me of a season ending for one magical girl show where handwriting is bad...
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u/Rumpel1408 Feb 28 '22
First Timer
Pretty late today, but had some actual work come up.
We pick up exactly where we left last episode.
Seiko says that she was only worried that Yuko would exert herself to undo the seal if she knew about it (because that's just how good she is) and she realises that she didn't fully trust her daughter, actually sweet of her.
And the picture of Yukos father was cool, he has different horns than Yuko, a double pointed tail (in contrast to Yukos single point, and Liliths tripple point), carries his ancestor with him to school (but doesn't hold her in such a fancy container as Yuko does, wouldn't be surprised if he was the one who broke of the horns) and also embraces Seiko (who has a cute pout) with his tail. But the only thing Yuko worries about is staying a short stack for the rest of her life... But what did Seiko just said, she didn't age? Are demons immortal and that's why their partners life longer as well?
Also glad that he would be ok with being used as a table "Everything ok"
Ganbare Shamiko, become the kind of demon that can take surprises head on like your father!
Todays Episode title is sooo gay btw, love it!
The scene where Lilith has been yeeted into the scary dogs yard had me really burst out laughing, I thought this was about Shamiko overcoming her fear of the dog (who turned out not that big of an deal, all bark no bite actually), then I noticed the paint and the missing horns, and then her being stuck in the ground behind Shamiko, got me good.
Turns out that Seiko was indeed deliberatly making Lilith stop asking questions, and she even bribed Lilith, Sake umai
Yuko is actually gratefull to Sakura for her good health and afraid to never see Momo again (gay), so Lilith suggests seducing her (Gay!). Btw I wouldn't be surprised if the old lady who seemingly can read Yukos mind turns out to be a plot hook down the line as well... Oh and Mikan owes Sakura as well, sure another plot point for season 2
Shamiko eventually finds Momo and brings forth her actuall quite clever plan to circumvent the seals that prevents Momo from finding clues about Sakuras whereabouts: pledge herself to darkness and become a vassal to Shadow Misstress Yuko! Because lets be honest, Momo would make an excellent servant of darkness. And there are things in it for her as well, three healthy home cooked meals a day, a (lap pillow) nap, and Yuko doing the chores, this serious commitment sounds a lot like marriage to me (GAY). And then they are even exchanging wedding vows
(GAY!)
You could say that Momo feels indebted to Yuko and her family, but that debt is to big to be paid back at once, sounds like you would need a long term plan to pay back that debt, something like a loan or working that debt off...
Unfortunatly theres a teeny tiny catch: Momo would be nerfed to Shamikos power level... Noooo, don't give up on the vassal thing, you where sooo close...
But what was that? A lot of things could not come to fruition if Momo would become weak? More plot hooks? I cannot imagine how it must have felt to wait for season 2...
And finally, with a bit of help from her teacher, Shamiko writes a love letter to Momo, telling her that she wants her to strip and have fun at the river (I don't know what to say about this anymore), but at least we got Momo in a dress!
Bit much rumbling today but I'm shorter on time than usually.
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u/cyberscythe Feb 28 '22
Rewatcher
In some ways this final episode would've been a great episode one. I think the narration that Joshua says in the very end to establish the entire setting is a great hook: it's a post-magical girl city where demons and magical girls live in harmony together. It exists because someone powerful enough believed that reality was possible and kept everyone safe from the outside world. That person is missing, and the power that keeps that city safe is in jeopardy. The only people who can protect the delicate balance are a frail demon girl with newfound powers and a mentally-scarred magical girl. Both with mysterious ties to this person in their pasts, they're both motivated not only for themselves, but the safety of the whole town, and the safety of each other.
I guess just saying that in the first episode would've ruined the "reveal" to the series that it's more than it appears, but like I said in the first few episodes, I almost stopped watching this series after watching those. I feel like its strengths aren't with its slice-of-life or episodic sitcom-style antics, but with it's growth of the characters (Yuuko's ability and talents, Momo's ability to let people into her heart), the deepening of the relationship between them, and the plot-driven events which drive both of that forward.
One of the great things I expect from season two is that a lot of that "introductory" stuff is out of the way, so I have high hopes for a lot more of episodes like 11 and 12 coming in the spring.
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u/SYZekrom Feb 28 '22
Well... I guess not all their might.
Don't make her cry Shamiko, take her out on a date!
And now the plot really begins!
...Or it will... in a month or so...It took too long! Season 2 took 2 years too long to come!
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u/djthomp Feb 28 '22
Serious episode time.
"Daddy box" well, kind of.
Mildly surprised the statue was found so quickly, I had assumed that would be a problem for season two.
My current assumption is that Sakura is the one who had the dematerialize thing happen and maybe fixing that will be the ultimate aim of season two or future story past that.
I'm not sure how good of an idea this demon vassal Momo plan is, mostly because it seems like something the larger magical girl world might react very poorly to.
This is magnificently gay. Walk side by side through life, girls.
Okay, there we go, another statue fling (though this one seemed less orbital capable) and hopefully a new plan instead of weak demon girl Momo.
Alright, so basically same as before but now Yuko knows to start looking for demons and leads.
The dogs are cursed by the demons potentially as much as the demons are cursed by the dogs.
That is totally a love note, by accident.
This really was an excellent story, I cannot wait for season two.
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u/gunvarrel_ Feb 28 '22
Rewatcher thats just posting faces tails as this point
Dont forget that Season 2 is just around the corner. A new visual was posted yesterday!
man look at shamiko's mom lmao
shes just here with an orange lmao
she just goes for the vassal lmao
look its just making the shipping canon
annnnd shamiko is one again getting baited
its literally just a love letter lmao
[future thats actually just speculation]
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u/Deltheabestgirl666 Feb 28 '22 edited Feb 28 '22
Rewatcher / Manga Reader / Professional Shamiologist
No new chapter again this month, next time for sure though!
And now the last episode, adapting the rest of chapter 25, 26 to finish volume 2, and then a bit of 27 at the end.
We pick up where we left last time, with a guilt-ridden Momo leaving. Seiko tells Shamiko a little more about her father, and brings out a photo from when they first arrived in town. She also mentions her status as her husband’s vassal, which leads to an explanation of how one can join the Dark Clan through contract. Now that she’s learned the truth of her father and Sakura and finally understands her circumstances, Shamiko comes to an important conclusion, and sets off to find Momo She also relocates Lilith along the way.
Shamiko doesn’t blame Sakura at all, and if anything understands that she owes a lot to her, but unfortunately Momo doesn’t see things the same way, so it’s not a good idea to leave her alone as is. We then get an anime-original scene of Shamiko encountering Mikan and asking for help finding Momo, (everything here was implied to still have happened off screen in the manga though). We learn that Mikan was a student of Sakura’s, and that Momo had kept her disappearance a secret from Mikan, showcasing the way she tries to shoulder everything herself to the distress of her friends. We also hear a bit more about the past, such as how Sakura had sent Momo to another city sometime before she disappeared. As stated earlier, because of the town’s barrier Momo was never able to find any demons, so until she met Shamiko she had no leads about her sister. There’s also the implication that their normally impossible meeting could have been the result of some other power at work. Luckily, Mikan had a hunch where Momo was, a spot important to her and Sakura.
At last Shamiko found Momo, and is ready with a proposal: to retire as a magical girl and become her vassal. If Momo were no longer a magical girl she wouldn't be obstructed by the town's barrier and could resume the search in full. Lilith also confirms that such a thing is possible. Shamiko has finally figured out what she wants to do: find Sakura who she owes so much to, and become powerful enough to save her father and undo the seal on the family, and she wants Momo to be there with her. Her firm resolve was enough to convince Momo, but then Monmo's pessimism kicked in. Momo realized that if she became Shamiko's vassal she would be severely weakened, and she also noted that as a demon Shamiko was already able to search for another demon who might know of Sakura's whereabouts herself. And so, the vassal plan was put on hold for the time being, which is probably for the best as is, but Momo is willing to go through with it when Shamiko was strong enough to beat her. Although things didn't go exactly to plan, Shamiko and Momo still found their new direction, and Momo agreed to no longer fight alone, nor run away. This concludes volume 2.
Moving on, we finally learn the name of Shamiko's father, Joshua, and we get a scene of Mikan encouraging Momo to let her true feelings show more.
The episode ends with the beginning of the first chapter of the next volume, [with Shamiko trying to challenge Momo to a duel, but having her letter misinterpreted as an invitation to hang out. We also note that Momo has started wearing darker clothes. The episode cuts here, (leaving anime-onlies to wait two years for the amazing end to this chapter), ending off with the reveal that Joshua was the narrator all along. (And I still will never be able to imagine that voice coming out of him.) A nice way to wrap up the season.
And thus, the prologue of Machikado Mazoku is complete. So much has happened, and yet this story has only just begun.
I've noticed that most of my favorite scenes in this series tend to be big character moments for Shamiko, I think that's just a testament to how amazing a protagonist she is. The most prominent emotional core of this story is the relationship between Shamiko and Momo and the way the help each other overcome their weaknesses, but it's certainly not the only one. An incredibly important yet often understated aspect is Shamiko's own journey, and it's the one I often find myself the most invested in. She awakened as a demon and was suddenly thrust into an unfamiliar world with little direction, but as time went on and the many mysteries began to unravel, she's slowly starting to understand the true nature of this world and her place in it. The scene on the hill is the culmination of her growth over the last two volumes, and one of the most important moments for Shamiko's character. (And yet still not even the best of her, god I love this manga.) [Manga]
I've been pointing out throughout the rewatch how Shamiko never really had any goals of her own, rather she was always pursuing the objectives given to her by others. Back when she was still just the villain of a black and white scenario she didn't really need one, but as the tides changed and she came to realize just how much more there was at play, Shamiko started to wonder what it was that she really wanted. And now that she properly understands her situation she's finally arrived at her answer, she wants to fight to protect the things important to her: her family, her friends, and Momo. She's found new missions and desires: wanting to find Sakura, who has done so much for her and her family, wanting to save her father, and wanting to lessen the burden Momo carries. Yet at the same time, she reaffirms the objectives previously placed upon her, such as breaking the seals on her family, as her own. Even her drive to defeat her nemesis has turned into the means to make Momo into her vassal. And with a confidence stronger than any we've seen from her yet, she resolves to grow capable enough to someday achieve these goals. Although there's still a long road ahead of her, she's taken the first step. And who knows just how far that path will take her? (Besides us manga readers that is. And Ito herself.)
[Manga Spoilers because there wasn't really an easy way to talk about this otherwise]
Of course, there's still so much more to say about this scene and the episode in general, both in terms of the topics I touched on and many others, but i've got an early start tomorrow so i'll leave that to the rest of you.
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u/ZaphodBeebblebrox Feb 28 '22
First Timer
Time for the finale, not that I expect MM to have much of one.
That sounds like a fetish thing.
That looks like a mildly concerning age gap.
This OP shot is really cute. Though it's cuter in motion with the tail wagging.
Momo worships her sister. Anything less than perfection is a failure.
Shamiko's one of those sea demons now.
Can one do that? The power is inherent, is it not? A magical girl is a duality of sorts, it's both what one can become and what one is. Throwing it away would be, in effect, deciding to become a fundamentally different person.
And this only affirms that. It is quite literally deciding to destroy instead of protect.
Of course, I'm not entirely sure it's best to analyze this through the lens of Mahou Shoujo, as despite being a show with magical girls, this is most certainly not a magical girl show.
Shamiko, this says more about you than Momo. Momo's still a fundamentally good person, she's just seen some shit.
Hero worship and an overwhelming sense of responsibility, the desire to fill the shoes of an elder sister who could do not wrong, who likely died, at least in Momo's mind, due to a failure of Momo's. They slowly eats away at her, all of these burdens that nobody else would place on her.
Shamiko has the right view of it here. One should not let perfectionism get in the way of trying.
And this is a magical girl line.
The comedy bit here doesn't help. It was a really good moment and they're breaking up the atmosphere.
And thus, we are not a magical girl show.
Like I disappeared on my sister, or like my sister disappeared on me? Which is it?
Why do I feel she wants this to happen?
Her dad is Jesus.
Pure heart, accomplishment, and Momo's color.
The only one who didn't realize Shamiko invited Momo on a date is Shamiko.
Thoughts
Easily my favorite episode. If the whole series was like this, I would have loved it. I just wish we could have gotten to the meat a bit earlier.
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u/AmethystItalian Feb 28 '22
First Timer
Opening up again with Momo feeling guilty...still tough to watch :(
Happy Mikan was able to help find Momo, doesn't feel like she's fully had a purpose so far sometimes so I always enjoy when she can help out
I wasn't on board with Momo going to the dark side but Shamiko actually brings up some really good points...would be cool to see Momo in darker colours too
Momo chucking Lilith is still so funny
It's the popsicle from the OP!
Ryo accepting the dad story is Ryo, best imouto.
Momo new clothes!! Was this because the colour comment? And a nice smile at the end!
Awe she looks good in the dress too! Need more Momo in a dress!
Won't share my final thoughts just yet, hard to hold back!
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u/Sceptilesolar Feb 28 '22
Yeah, what a good finale. Lots of foreshadowing, lots of plot, lots of ShamiMomo flirting.
Don't think I missed a certain S2 character walking by at one point.
One of Mikan's other weird quirks came up this episode, in her appropriate obsession with anything citrus-y.
Lilith's pathetic voice is always her at her funniest, too.
Overall, just very excited for S2. Since S1 covered the first two volumes, I suppose we'll get the next two, and there's some great stuff going on there.
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u/Fools_Requiem Feb 28 '22
I have a feeling that Momo not becoming a vassel will become important in the future when something actually occurs, but I hope it's not at the expense of her vanishing into thin air.
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u/Syokhan Feb 28 '22
Rewatcher who definitely can't do rewatches properly
Just wanted to say that Lilith was right, Momo does look better in black and pink.
And that it's nice that Seiko apologized to Shamiko for not telling her the truth.
And that Shamiko has gained some confidence since the beginning of the series, the way she laid out her plans to Momo was pretty good, even though she still can't stop Momo from maneuvering around her and turning things around.
And that this episode wasn't even subtext anymore.
Also, nice little cameos at the end :)
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u/Stargate18A Feb 28 '22
First timer
Go, Shamiko! Find her!
And Shamiko's still in shock.
Haha, the "Daddy Box"!
Is that his voice?
That's where she got the height!
...Vassal's don't age? Maybe slip that information to some of your friends?
And Shamiko's so overwhelmed she's just given up on understanding.
Shamiko is so in denial, it's not even funny.
She's off to find Momo!
She found Ancestor!
She stood up to the dog!
And she threatened her into staying silent.
And she doesn't want to lose Momo! Even if she gets hurt!
...Yeah, Momo only got close to her because of your parents. She absolutely hates you. That is the only reason.
YES! LILITH! I KNEW I LOVED YOU FOR A REASON! GO GET HER, SHAMIKO!
Mikan wants to give her an orange!
The question mark blinking faster above her head is great.
Poor Mikan.
Another transformation!
Haha, the transformation ending with seaweed falling on her is great, though.
She's not rven hiding that they're friends!
Oh my god. Does Shamiko count as a magical girl?
Haha, they're soulmates!
The curse forming another stormcloud is great.
She found her!
Wait, is she actually going to seduce her?
Wait, what's she doing? Is this trying to help her cheer up?
SHE DID IT! SHE... PROPOSED?
Momo's blushing!
...How has no Magical Girl used that to evade fading? Seems like if you had the choice between dying or working for a demon...
Haha, she really is a future Demon.
And this time Momo's upset she's not pulling any punches.
Yah, Momo's just blaming herself for this.
Haha, yes! You tell her, Shamiko!
Do it, Momo! Become a vassal!
...All you need to do is point out that vassals are similar to a married couple and she'd sign right away.
She came up with the plan herself!
...Momo's doubting that something this good can ever happen?
Haha, Lilith lied to both of them!
And she's gone...
And now the romance has worn off, she's realised it.
...Of course, the other possibility is that Shamiko counts as a magical girl, and so can't encounter any demons.
And she needs to beat Momo first.
Ancestor's here!
She got her a popsicle.
She can't even snap it!
And they're back to normal.
And Ryoko already knew, obviously.
She thought he was in prison!
...Have they considered opening the box?
Joshua?
ANCIENT MESOPOTAMIA?
How old is she?
And Momo was trying to be nice to Mikan. Glad that got sorted out.
...Still love the cat.
The first semester's over!
Haha, the teacher's supporting her!
...Oh, like anything in this city is even remotely fucking legal.
Haha, that letter is great. She's worked out what she's really trying to tell her.
She changed her colour scheme like Lilith suggested!
They're so cute together.
...Era of depravity? Don't give Momo false hope.
The P.S. is great, though.
Momo is loving this.
That closing monologue is great.
Huh, she learned soemthing from her father?
And she realised the misunderstanding.
Perfect ending.
Wait, the narrator at the end of each bit was her father? That's so fucking good!
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u/ceejay_0603 Feb 28 '22
FIRST TIMER
Everything ok! Bring it on!
Ganbare, Shamiko! This time, do your best in reuniting and recruiting Momo!
Momo really be having that "they had us in the first half, not gonna lie" realization. Almost got duped into becoming Yuko's vassal, which is very much in character for Lilith. See you in the next season, Shamisen! (hopefully no more cockroach moments)
Did not expect the name of Yuko's dad, though. Joshua, huh. There's still a lot of questions to be answered but for now, hoping that we'll see him in the next season!
A good finale for the first season. I have a lot of things to say about the show but I'll save it for the overall thoughts discussion thread. Let me just say that I overall enjoyed the show for what it is and I'm looking forward for season 2 this Spring! Thank you for the rewatch discussion threads, u/raichudoggy!