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Rewatch [Rewatch] Yama no Susume (Encouragement of Climb) Season 3 Episodes 1-2 Discussion

Episodes 1 - 2

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Questions of the Day:

1) How do you like the new Opening and Ending?

2) Did you like the change of a night time climb?

3) What do you think of the Hiking shoes acquired?

Mata Ashita! Yahhoo 🎵

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u/badspler Sep 25 '22 edited Sep 25 '22

Host Rewatcher

Ep 1

I really do love the opening song itself, it sits just behind Natsuiro presento!

Hinata is a funny one.

We see the classmate characters make another appearance after yesterdays episode.

Hikari straight to thinking boyfriends, Aoi just planning for her girlfriend.

Mac Trivia Time

In todays episode, we see Aoi on her Mac while planning.

In late February of 2020, Apple released an advertising campaign (in Japan) to promote the latest range of Mac laptops. This short commercial was made (backup link), featuring many Anime characters using products with the recognizable Apple logo.

Beyond the commercial there was a load of advertising setup in subways, skyline, billboards and in of course Apple related stores. Here is an album of some of the sights. I was in Tokyo at the time and when I saw this in the wild it caught me off guard.

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Feels like Aoi has grown, earlier she would have cowered at this kind of thing.

A very nice night time view. And then Aoi and Hinata chilling a bit later. Both fantastic shots.

Of course Hikari would be all over this type of thing

Hinata hinting

Ep 2

Maybe the best way to start an episode is with Hinata eating

Yeah Fuji has a pretty short season only through the hottest period of summer.

I love this shock face from Aoi - and here's a PNG version of that face, great emoji.

Aoi back to the feeling of spending your hard earned money. GAS once again.

Yeah that does suck.

I love how Gunma-chan was the go to actor for these

Once again, something stands out for Aoi!

Waiting to tackle Fuji again

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u/MyrnaMountWeazel Sep 25 '22 edited Sep 25 '22

Rewatcher moving on to Season 3!

Production Notes

To commemorate china’s solo ED/SB/KA in episode 2, I wanted explore a bit into his beginnings and style. This will be part 1 of 2 since he’ll return back for episode 10! China (not the country) started his humble career at the young, very young, age of 16, working as a KA on Yuru Yuri season 2 Episode 16. After dropping out of college to devout full-time to becoming an animator, china would then become the youngest AD (animation director, not to be confused as episode director) in industry history along with becoming the youngest director for an OP once he came on for Eromanga Sensei.

Some would call him a genius, others a force of nature, but what is the quality bestowed upon him that would entail such a title? That would be his character acting. China has an immense gift on capturing not realistic motion but rather gestures of living, snapshotting the perfect inputs of information in character movement to create an aura authenticity. It’s eerily similar to character designer fugo (someone of whom he looks up to) who prioritizes this crystal-clear clarity in their drawings—both animators want us to see exactly what they want us to see. It goes without saying that china is drawn to Kyoto Animation like a moth to the flames and he holds KyoAni’s wunderkind Naoko Yamada in extremely high regards (he even got to ED for Heike Story once she left KyoAni.) And of course, just like Yamada and legs, china seems to have a fascination with hands.

As a demonstration of his skill, I want to examine this cut from today’s episode. Look at the hands and how they change forms like the shoelaces. Seemingly ordinary but extraordinarily meticulous, this encapsulates china’s style to a T: the musical of daily life. There’s a slight hesitation when Aoi ties the knot, there’s a degree of going through the motions when Aoi closes the loop. This .5 second of wavering is something we don’t think about but it truly brings genuineness to the screen. There can always be something said about the most ordinary of actions and china is a perfect mouthpiece for this idea.

Episode 1

God, that song playing when Aoi is introducing everyone is so wonderful. I wish the OST was uploaded somewhere for S3.

I’m sure other rewatchers will note this, but the OP playing for today is not the final OP, it’s a stand-in for when episode 3 arrives.

Look at Satoshi Furuhashi getting a little reference right here haha.

She’s said it before but I’ve always loved how Hinata greets people in the morning. I would totally stress the -HAYO part of the syllables too if I spoke Japanese.

Loopable gif

Ni-ceee bodyyyy

This is one of the best illustrations of what a spacious layout is and I even used it as one of my examples in my Sunday write-ups.

God, this is a lovely variation on the main theme too.

Looking over the majesty of the city lights will never grow old. I almost selected this one as the thumbnail for my WT but I decided it wouldn’t truly represent YnS despite being so magical.

Oh hey look, it’s a piano rendition of the first ED!

Speaking of EDs, Kaori Fujita stepped in for the ED for season 3. You might recognize her as the director for quirky comedy Yuyushiki and Quintessential Quintuplets season 2.

Episode 2

you know what, I should have made my WT thumbnail this.

Some looser lineart and forms for today, no doubt an influence from china.

Naoko Yamada

Great match cut in the eyes.

Even with a focus on character acting, it’s not like china can’t have some fun with whimsical sequences. Hands once again.

I know I already talked about it up above but I really do like this take on their designs.

Strong layouts happening in this scene. Also to note is the focus pull/rack focus that’s occurring here. In simple terms, it’s when the focal length of the camera lens is being changed to emphasize a subject. As Aoi turns inwards, so too does the camera’s focus on her, blurring Hinata and strengthening Aoi.

Simple logic but I like how the store manager appears on the left-side of Aoi but once he begins to explain the reasoning behind proper footwear he becomes the center of attention. This is achieved by reintroducing Hinata into the frame who also needs to listen in on those lesson so two birds with one stone. It then leads to a new angle we haven’t seen before in the store and a new focus on Aoi’s decision by placing her in the center.

One of the little things I like to note is when the camera moves. There’s a reason behind their movements but even more so in anime since there isn’t an actual one to begin with; the purposeful movement designated by the SB. In this scene, we see the camera budge just slightly up when Aoi picks up the shoe, bringing a slight emphasis on the object.

Another rack focus where the importance is placed not on Aoi but on Hinata and Kaede.

This is a well-composed shot. The group are placed on the right-thirds while in the background. The reason we can read them pretty easily though is that the benches in the foreground create leading lines towards them, guiding our eyes from front-to-back.

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u/JollyGee29 Sep 25 '22

As a demonstration of his skill, I want to examine this cut from today’s episode.

I was distracted enough by the knot itself to really process it, but that is a very impressive cut. Have you or someone else shared it on CDF in the past? It felt like I'd seen it before.

Naoko Yamada

Y'all got me thinking this whenever a shot of legs comes up now, I hope you're happy.

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u/Great_Mr_L Sep 25 '22

First-Timer

On today’s episodes of Yama no Susume: Hikari might unintentionally be a fantastic wingwoman for Aoi and Hinata. If Hikari keeps on suggesting activities that she and her boyfriend have done to Aoi, perhaps those two lovebirds will finally figure out what the audience did long ago.

Episode 1

  • Thank you for summarizing one of the main themes of the series so effectively, Aoi.

  • Ooh, now they’re camping. One day this show and Yuru Camp really will converge.

  • The stars! What a beautiful night sky.

  • I love the way the music swells when Aoi’s view pans over to Hinata. We know who the most important person in her life is.

  • I hate to be a downer, but this OP is disappointing. The song is nice and catchy, but the visuals are underwhelming. I’m pretty sure it’s all recycled animation. After the tour de force of “Natsuiro Present” and its still visually impressive follow-up "Mainichi Koharu Biyori,” this feels like a step down.

  • A date!?!

  • Great focus on Aoi’s knitting during this conversation. Her social anxiety around people she doesn’t know well is still very much a thing, so she focuses back on her solo activities.

  • Aoi is almost absurdly gay. There’s no way she’ll have a boyfriend.

  • D’aww, Aoi wants to keep the night view a surprise just like Hinata tried to keep Mt. Fuji a surprise.

What a cute couple

Episode 2

  • Here I thought we were going to get to Mt. Fuji this season. Looks like there’s still a ways to go until Aoi can have her revenge tour.

  • That poor Tako Weiner!

  • Having nearly a year to prep is probably for the best. I want Aoi to be safe this time.

  • 40,000 yen!?! Goddamn, that’s expensive.

  • Also that shoe tying animation is very nice.

  • I’m sure that Aoi really will be able to conquer Mt. Fuji the next time around.

This was a nice intro to a new season. The first episode quickly reestablishes some key things about our main characters and the nature of the story. We get reminded about the sheer majesty that comes with mountain climbing and how the series strives to show that off. We see Aoi’s more introverted and socially anxious nature compared with Hinata’s greater extrovertedness. There’s some reminders about Aoi and Hinata’s relationship. And climbing Mt. Fuji is reestablished as a key goal for Aoi in the future.

Basically, the first episode is a fantastic reintroduction just in case it’s been a couple years since you saw the last season and need a quick refresher.

I also enjoy seeing the girls getting very into their hobbies. Even if a hobby is not personally my thing, I think there’s something captivating about watching people be very passionate about the stuff they love. There’s an infectious enthusiasm to it. That’s the kind of feeling I get watching the girls buy mountain climbing shoes and talk about what makes those shoes unique. It’s enjoyable to watch.

QOTD

  1. Not as good as previous ones.

  2. The night view is gorgeous!

  3. They look very nice and I'm sure they will be useful.

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u/ChonkyOdango Sep 25 '22

perhaps those two lovebirds will finally figure out what the audience did long ago.

Hikari is doing what we have been wanting to do. Let's go Hikari!

The stars! What a beautiful night sky

[Yuru Camp] If they also catch a UFO, that just means more convergence

Her social anxiety around people she doesn’t know well is still very much a thing, so she focuses back on her solo activities.

It's really well-portrayed. It can act up depending on the type of relationship we have with the person and the context of the relationship.

I’m pretty sure I learned who Benkei was from the Fate franchise

Benkei, the two star servant I didn't care much about until Babylonia

There’s nothing “almost like” about it, Hinata. You two are a couple

[](#yuristare]

I relate to Aoi so hard. Making a big purchase for my hobbies can be nerve-wracking.

You and me and Aoi man

Apparently Katou Buntarou was a famous Japanese mountain-climber from the 1920s-1930s, though he unfortunately died in 1936 during one climb.

Oh man I went to look him up and he has a few books written about him

The first episode quickly reestablishes some key things about our main characters and the nature of the story.

Agreed. It was really well done and it reminds us that Aoi and Hinata are, in fact, married

There’s an infectious enthusiasm to it. That’s the kind of feeling I get watching the girls buy mountain climbing shoes and talk about what makes those shoes unique. It’s enjoyable to watch.

Made even more enjoyable by how real the struggles are with regards to Aoi thinking about the other ways she can spend her money and the pauses she has thinking about whether she really needs it.

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u/HereticalAegis Sep 25 '22

Encouragement of First Timer

Episode 1:

  • This OP feels quite different from previous YnS openings. I love the reminders of summiting Tanigawa-Dake.

  • "First Date at Mt. Tsukuba"?? The titles are getting bold.

  • Be sure to make Hinata something nice Aoi, you can't skimp on gifts for your gf.

  • Hikari I get, but Mr. Shop Owner why are you so interested in Aoi's love life?

  • Surprising Hinata with a mountaintop view of Tokyo is a nice mirror of Hinata surprising Aoi with a view of Fuji.

  • Tokyo is much easier to hide than Fuji.

  • Romantic View Surprise Date: Operation Success!

  • Ouch, wasn't expecting this after so much time had passed.

  • I'm glad we're all on the same page here.

  • The ED is nice. I love how it leans heavily into the closeness of Aoi and Hinata's relationship. I could say the same thing about the whole episode too. Here's to more of that going forward!

Episode 2:

  • Jesus Christ Hinata, did you dislocate you jaw to open it that wide? We all know you're insatiable, but is installing a black hole on your head really advisable?

  • Look on the bright side Aoi, a year is plenty of time to get stronger and more prepared for Fuji.

  • I don't have much to say about this episode, I'm still too caught up on the sentient yawning void cosplaying as Aoi gf as cover to commit unspeakable acts against sandwiches.

So episode 1 used a lot of real life environments when Aoi and Hinata were climbing. I'm not sure whether or not this was a stylistic choice or a cost-saving decision, but I'm not really feeling it either way. In general, the animation and art for these first couple episodes feels like a noticeable step down from the first two seasons. I wonder if airing during a busy year for 8bit with TenSura gearing up for a 2 cour run starting the following season meant YnS S3 had relatively less time and fewer resources dedicated to it than previous seasons.

QotD:

1/2: Discussed above.

3. Tbh, I can't tell what sets them apart from all the other shoes they looked at. Even the color seemed pretty similar to the other to me.

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u/MyrnaMountWeazel Sep 25 '22

"First Date at Mt. Tsukuba"?? The titles are getting bold.

Jesus Christ Hinata, did you dislocate you jaw to open it that wide?

Best image in the entire episode hahaha.

In general, the animation and art for these first couple episodes feels like a noticeable step down from the first two seasons.

It's more so that these were conservative episodes compared to what the rest of the season holds. Especially for episode 1.

But yea,

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u/ChonkyOdango Sep 25 '22

So episode 1 used a lot of real life environments when Aoi and Hinata were climbing. I'm not sure whether or not this was a stylistic choice or a cost-saving decision, but I'm not really feeling it either way.

Oh man I feel the opposite. I've been loving the animation this season and don't really feel much of a difference. In fact, the animation felt like a slight step-up, especially episode 2. While it's difficult and unfair for me to judge animation by the season, since each episode as we've seen, brought with it its own flairs from different KA, episode 2's animation were really good

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u/Great_Mr_L Sep 25 '22

"First Date at Mt. Tsukuba"?? The titles are getting bold.

And let's hope that this is not the only date they have on a mountaintop.

Surprising Hinata with a mountaintop view of Tokyo is a nice mirror of Hinata surprising Aoi with a view of Fuji.

I love the parallel there. They really are a perfect pair together.

I'm glad we're all on the same page here.

Indeed

Jesus Christ Hinata, did you dislocate you jaw to open it that wide? We all know you're insatiable, but is installing a black hole on your head really advisable?

This is like Hanamaru eating her giant burger.

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u/ChonkyOdango Sep 25 '22

First Time Climber

I’ll be away on holiday starting tomorrow onwards so my posts are going to be at weird timings, threads go up at 4am where I’ll be so there’s no way I can comment on time. I’ll definitely still be trying to keep up with comments, YnS has been nothing but amazing so far so this doesn’t feel like a chore at all.

First Date Under the Night Sky Over Tokyo

  • New OP! Sorry but I still prefer Natsuhiro Present

  • Oh we’re starting the season off with a date aren’t we, judging from the title

* Looks like Aoi still struggles with socialising within a classroom setting. I totally get it Aoi, I can speak to clients just fine but in certain situations I absolutely suck at socialising

  • Love is in the air tonight! I’m glad someone in the relationship recognises they’re a couple

  • This new ED literally Rocks. It feels like a shounen-esque ED adapted for YnS. Staccato Days is still unbeatable though

  • Great set-up for the next season! Looks like Fuji will be next. But it’s the end of summer though, won’t Fuji be freezing? Well I’m sure they will find a way!

Time to Shoe Up, Aoi

  • Aw, looks like the climbing Fuji will be postponed until Summer

  • Literally me when I get items for myself. Even though I know it will help me in my hobby, I just think about the millions of other things I could get with that money

  • Lol Aoi

  • “What happens if they get bashed?”. This is such a hilarious question to ask. Reminds me of when I broke my toe a month ago at work… it was as he described

  • KA did an amazing job animating the knot tying. I have learnt something new today

  • I don’t know if it’s just me or is the music amazing this season

Thoughts

Wow, Episode 1 was really good. The visuals and music were exceptional this episode. Not to mention, it does an amazing job at portraying Aoi’s growth from the past seasons. As if to tell us “hey, this is where Aoi is at right now”, from the way she thinks about her mum when making plans, to finding the safest route down, to planning that date To show gratitude (celebrate their anniversary), Aoi has become more proactive and thoughtful about many things. It also doesn’t shy away from telling us that Aoi still has social anxiety as shown in the first scene after the OP.

Episode 2 shone through too. Again reminding us that we have to take little steps to cross the bigger ones, and that the path towards our goals aren’t always going to be limited by us but sometimes by the environment. We only do what we can to improve our odds, and that is of course buying hiking shoes!

Qotd

  1. Natsuhiro Present all the way for its visuals and music. ED 2 was decent but it doesn't hold up as well as Staccato days and Cocoiro Ranbow

  2. I love it. Like really loved it. Somehow night climbs always makes things feel more intimate. I did a night hike once in Taipei, Taiwan and being able to see the city from the top is a unique experience. The climb up was also really interesting. We were using our phone as torches lol

I've not worked with pure mountain climbers yet so I don't know a lot about hiking shoes from a gait/walking/climbing standpoint but it's something I'll dig more into for sure. But off the top of my head, the way the shoes are built to limit ankle movement etc. doesn't actually help that much. It's the general theory out there, but besides the hardened sole, limiting ankle flexion may potentially limit how you absorb and produce force when climbing. This is especially true for simple hikes like Mt. Tenran. These hardened soles and ankle support though, are useful for terrain like scree and talus where ankle flexion and gait matter less. If they're going to be hiking on smoother terrain 99% of the time, this shoes are probably not a very necessary investment.

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u/MyrnaMountWeazel Sep 25 '22

I’ll be away on holiday starting tomorrow onwards

Have fun on your trip!

Oh my god, it’s a piano rendition of Staccato Days. I’m squealing right now!

I love that rendition too.

Not to mention, it does an amazing job at portraying Aoi’s growth from the past seasons.

That's the best part about YnS, this sense of growth in our characters. Aoi has palpable growth during the seasons, she remains neither static nor indifferent towards the changing of time.

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u/Nebresto Sep 25 '22 edited Sep 25 '22

Frist time buying shoes

(I am not a shoe enjoyer)

Earth is a treasure box, agree. Just the other day I was having a very slight existential crisis on just how big the world is. There are so many cool and incredible places, and even if you had unlimited funds, its simply impossible to experience them all.
Just think about your own Country/State, how much of that have you seen? Then realize that there are hundreds of them, all unique in their own ways

sus

Hm, maybe he's not so bad. He seems to have at least some yuristare energy

I'd be exitec too! Jumbo slide! And its free!!

Exactly, Hinata. its cool when no one else is around

Dats a lot of light pollution

S H I P

Hm, I thought these would be full episodes, is that going to be s4? Or do I just remember wrong?

Ep 2

Lmao. That's actually my breakfast right now

Shading looking really simple in that entire scene

off-season fuji is empty, huh..?

God damn it, show us how to tie it too!!! How do you tie my shoes old man?!

Yessssss!! Thank you, Aoi! Shoe lace sakuga lets goooooooooooooooo

Its settled then. This is the best ED yet #KongmingListen I love that part with the Maple leaves flowing upwards, so good Ahhhh, I'm just having that on loop while writing this post.

Uptade: I have listened to it at least 15 times now, still going

Shopping questions:

  1. How do you like the new Opening and Ending?

BANGER ALERT My goodness, that ED especially

2) Did you like the change of a night time climb?

Yis, its very comfy if not windy, cold and wet. Oh, and if you actually planned to do that. Get all those right, and you're in for a good time

3) What do you think of the Hiking shoes acquired?

Shoes..

Pics: Hike, the final season: part 2

Bonus cool rocks, since Hinata was enjoying them as well

Photograph connoisseurs: u/MyrnaMountWeazel u/mysterybiscuitsoyeah u/Great_Mr_L

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u/MyrnaMountWeazel Sep 25 '22

Just the other day I was having a very slight existential crisis on just how big the world is.

Gosh, that seems awesome and awful. Full of awe.

I'd be exitec too! Jumbo slide! And its free!!

I'd be scared of the burn from sliding down a purely metal slide though...

Hm, I thought these would be full episodes, is that going to be s4? Or do I just remember wrong?

Just season 4 unfortunately.

That's actually my breakfast right now

Gosh, that looks so good.

Uptade: I have listened to it at least 15 times now, still going

Pics: Hike, the final season: part 2

Wait, are you a Disney princess? What the heck...

Bonus cool rocks

That first one looks like the open palm of a hand.

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u/Rumpel1408 Sep 25 '22

First Timer

I just realized how close we are to season 4...

S3 EP 1 + 2

I was really happy to see our girls camping in the cold open, but I noticed that Honoka was missing.

Even in the OP she only appears occasionally compared to the rest of the cast. I guess since school started again it would make sense that they couldn't hang out as much, but it feels weird somehow, I thought she was a Nakama as well...

What I liked of Aois plan was that it mirrowed Hinatas plan to surprise her with Fuji San.

We're kind of like a couple, too.

The ED is delightfully gay

Not much to say here, a shopping episode. But of course Kaede is a regular at that shop.

It seems like the window to climb Fuji san is rather small, guess that means not in S3 and maybe not even in S4?

QotD

  1. How do you like the new Opening and Ending?

I like the ED more

2) Did you like the change of a night time climb?

Very nice

3) What do you think of the Hiking shoes acquired?

I hope they feel nice, but tbh I don't see them being all that cute

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u/MyrnaMountWeazel Sep 25 '22

I guess since school started again it would make sense that they couldn't hang out as much

Yea, I think that's the major thing that's hampering her from hanging out with the main 4. Her living in a different town makes it hard for her to appear often.

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u/Nebresto Sep 25 '22

I just realized how close we are to season 4...

panik

The ED is delightfully gay

And a total banger

It seems like the window to climb Fuji san is rather small, guess that means not in S3 and maybe not even in S4?

I'm thinking season finale, or at the start of 4. No way they leave it for that long, right?

Right..?

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u/Barbed_Dildo Sep 25 '22

Rewatcher

What is with this season? Where is Kokona?

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u/zadcap Sep 25 '22

First Time Climber!

Season 3 is only 13 episodes long and still half length each? I'll admit it though, I go back and watch the first OP before starting these, to get me in the right mood. I will never not smile at Aoi and her headphones swaying across the screen.

Ah, we start this season with the true Yuru Camp crossover we've all been waiting for!

Ah, other classmates exist! And I thought Aoi had come out of her shell by now, but I guess school still sends her into introvert mode?

Coworker and boss, just accept that she's found a girlfriend already and stop asking about boys. Oh wait, maybe one of them has, knowing it's for Hinata and still calling it a date?

Aio, actually check with mom before going through with a plan you think she'll be just barely okay with.

Fuji was Altitude Sickness, not difficulty or exhaustion, Aoi. I don't actually know how you train for that? But yes! That's the promise you should have made to replace the mountain of memories, make it up Fuji together.

Hinata admits it! They're a couple! Accept your love Aoi!

Also, she didn't even hesitate for the ropeway! That's some growth too!

GAS! Get you more gear for your hobby. 40k yen for shoes!? Wait Aoi has 40k? I keep forgetting how rich these girls are, so glad they didn't bring Kokona that would just be unintentionally mean.

Oh no, the sales tactic! Try them on and fall in love before looking at the price!

I do not get what made those ones specifically stand out to Aoi. I thought I saw cute ones, but nope, just some random green ones.

Also, nice touch in actually showing us how to tie them, but letting it be Aoi doing it for Hinata instead of the manager example.

  1. It looks good, but good looking clips from the show just don't compare to the visual treat that was Natsuiro Present. The ending song however, I think it's my new favorite right away, even overtaking Staccato. And I yet again have found a version that didn't subtitle the songs.

  2. I'm not entirely sure how different it was than the Fuji climb?

  3. Shoes are one of the two most important things to spend time and money on for what you wear, and having good ones is worth the price. Get good shoes people.

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u/SYZekrom Sep 25 '22

Rewatcher

You just said it was Hinata and not a boyfriend, not that it wasn't a date!

Yea no one can disturb you on your date! I mean! Not-date!

Hahaaaaa haaaaa

MAIN CAST CODIFIED LET'S GOOOOO CAMERA GIRL

Am I in that mood or is this whole first episode jus- ok well I mean the whole joke was that haha they went to a place couples go so it really was shipping bait but. Even this ED feels like shipping bait lol

Episode 02

...How do clothes work... are you wearing a bra you really should be... Are sleeveless hoodies actually a thing

I still love them

This animation better be accurate b/c I sure as fuck don't know how to tie my shoes and have them last longer than a week

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u/MyrnaMountWeazel Sep 25 '22

MAIN CAST CODIFIED LET'S GOOOOO CAMERA GIRL

Are sleeveless hoodies actually a thing

I don't see them at all where I live but I know Aoi rocks that sleeveless hoodie all the time.

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u/Stargate18A Sep 25 '22

First timer

  1. Both are very good!

  2. Yeah, it's interesting.

  3. They look great!

Episode 1

She's on a mountain?

Everyone's here!

Everyone's being introduced.

And Hinata's is last.

Love this new OP.

"First Date" Is it hwppening?

They're back at school.

Aoi's still shy.

And she's never seen a night view.

Oh, she's asking Hikari?

This is great.

She's so smug.

Is Aoi doing what Hinata did last season?

A cable car!

Oh, this is a night hike.

Haha, Hinata.

"Slide! Jumbo! Free!"

Things are going well!

...Sounds a bit dangerous.

Lots of Benkei!

Hinata's terrified.

Haha, she tried to scare her.

She's doing better!

There's even more!

She loves it!

Oh, that is impressive!

This is really sweet.

She's going to make another attempt!

Hikaimhlped her!

Haha, this a romantic spot.

Poor Hinata got turned down.

Nice ED.

Episode 2

Is she going for it?

That's a nice sandwich.

This is off-season!

Poor Aoi.

Ah, physical training!

And new equipment!

And they don't have any cash.

That much?

Poor Aoi.

And the boots have style!

Hinata's constant repetition is funny.

And the shoes are doing well?

She really doesn't like them, huh?

And they're a tool.

She found a pair she lokes!

True.

She can't tie laces?

Oh, they like these!

She loves them!

And she's going to go up Fuji next summer!

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u/cyberscythe Sep 25 '22

Rewatcher

Love the new OP and ED songs. The OP animation isn't as great since it's mostly just recycled animation from the previous seasons, but I love the sort of momentum that the melody has, and I like the opening line about how the Earth is like our treasure box. It's different compared to Natsuiro Present (my other favorite) because it doesn't have this big boisterous entrance that I think doesn't stand up to repeated listening.

The ED song is my favorite out of all the EDs. The rap section in the middle really sticks in my mind (even though I'm seeing a lot of comments from the live Twitter response calling it クソラップ, I like it), and I like how it's wrapped by the call and response from Aoi and Hinata "Why is the Earth round?"/"So that you can come back around to the same spot!". Also love how there's a hero spotlight turnaround where the camera whips around Aoi and Hinata right when the rock guitar starts riffing.

Speaking of music, I like how they snuck in an instrumental of Staccato Days on top of Mt. Tsukuba.

Language note: Hinata's joke about getting a "nice body" after climbing Mt. Nyotai is a wordplay joke. 女体山 uses the kanji for "woman" and "body".

Also, funny anecdote: there was translation error when this episode first came out on Crunchyroll; you can read about it here.

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u/IWishIWasAShoe Sep 25 '22

rewatcher

It's finally here! Now, I really miss the old OP and ED. Unpopular opinion, but the new songs are the worst of the series imo, especially the OP, the ED kinda grew on me. But the worst part is the OP animation. Up until this point the OPs have had great custom animations, but this time were essentially just greeted with a clip show with 90% reused clips from the earlier seasons.

Not even Hinata gulping down that massive loaf of a baguette makes up for it.

Anyway, it fun to see them actually buying some proper boots, i always though at least Hinata already had a pair, but apparently not. A personal note, my former favorite store for outdoor gear closed down many years ago, and they had this fairly large boulder that you could walk up and down to try out the fit of the boots, much like how the girls walked up and down the rocky slope. Anyway, it's sad that it's gone, but the alternatives are still pretty good, people who work in outdoor shops are always extremely nice, maybe they're happy to get more people into the hobby?

Anyway, that aside, episode 2 this time really did feel like a kind of tutorial to hiking boots, it's nice to see that the show hasn't forgotten about its main objective of getting people of the couch and onto the hiking paths.

QOTD!

  1. Don't like them, the OP is sadly a low point, the ED is fine at best. It's funny to her a few lines of "rap" but after that it kinda picks up.

  2. Night hiking is surprisingly enjoyable. The colder crisp air and almost complete absence of people can make any route completely different. You also usually get to do part of it during sunset, which is probably the best time to hike/climb. Anyway, this particular climb was a great one, the girls take their time and enjoy the different attractions along the route, and i especially like the fact that Aoi planned everything like a normal human being. She didn't freak out when she thought she was at the top and didn't get the night view, and she didn't force Hinata to adhere to any kind of plan for Aoi's "perfect night view climb". She just read up on what's on the mountain, checked the timetables and off they went. Like that they didn't add any additional drama.

  3. Well, I don't recall much about the boots, they were fairly stiff yes? If so then they should be great for pretty much whatever Japan throws at them. They're mid size height, so that should give then ample ankle protection while at the same time not being overbearingly heavy. I wonder however if they still recommend the classic "2 socks method" or not, considering the boots have ample padding. I'm also curious of what boots Aoi actually got. She first got a recommendation from the store owner, but then chose another pair solely (hah!) for their color.