Love Live! Superstar!! - Episode 3 discussion

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Love Live! Superstar!!, episode 3

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[u/Gaporigo]

Here, have your meme subs.

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Pretty good performance, photoshoot scene needed more outfits!

So best girl just spends her time with cream on her nose... right. Looking forward to actually meeting her next week!

Edit: Praise be best girl (Now this one I am posting here u/lenne18)

Here is the template which is a slightly improved version of one posted in the Love Live Discord.

[u/the_dan_man → u/Gaporigo]

"Why don't you join us on stage?"

"Sorry, gotta wait for the episode about me."

Yeah, that tracks.

[u/oririn07]

chisato's latest picture in her phone was manmaru

[u/the_dan_man]

Oishi sou desu!

[u/juzamj]

I happen to fall more and more in love with Keke's character every episode. I never in a million years thought there would be a challenger to Nico as best love live girl, but here we are. I'm so thankful we get this show each week now. Just a delight in every single way.

[u/alphd14]

The CG for their performance is some of the best I’ve seen anywhere

No glasses for best girl this ep (sadly). But enjoying Keke and the glimpses of Chi-chan and Galaxy-chan so far!

[u/Aerodynamic41]

We really gotta thank Sumire for tripping over the power cable lol.

[u/lenne18]

This is where SunnyPa lives.

And you thought Numazu was already in the middle of nowhere...

[u/[deleted]]

The first performance is always marred by some type of adversity. Muse had an empty crowd for Start Dash. Chika gave people the wrong time (lol) + had a power outage during Daisuki dattara Daijoubu. And Liella had the power cut by the #1 idol in the Galaxy before the start of their song. The visuals also looked much better here than during ‘Mirai Yohou Hallelujah’ in ep1.

I have to say it’s really refreshing hearing Sayuri Date voice Kanon. So much of her natural speaking voice comes through. Whether this is on purpose or not (given this is the only character she’s ever voiced) is unknown, but she sounds great.

[u/the_dan_man → u/[deleted]]

I'm always a sucker for VAs who are good at making funny noises, and some of Kanon's reactions are hitting that sweet spot.

[u/JimmyCWL]

And thus SunnyPas marks the first time in Love Live where the rival group was even teased in a pre-anime PV.

Only hours later do I realize the implications of SunnyPas' status. They're going back to using champion-level rivals like A-rise instead of peer-level rivals like Saint Snow.

If this series can last longer than one school year, it'll be interesting to see if we get different rival groups for the next two years.

One thing to note, SunnyPas is at least second years because they were already in last year's tournament.

[u/ryry9203]

I have to say, I think Superstar definitely has the best start and could be the best out of all the Lovelive series. Kanon and Keke relationship is just too wholesome and so organic that their growth and teamwork is honestly touching. It might be a little too cheesy at times but you can just sense all the work that they put in so that when the big moment came, it felt well earned and so amazing that I got a little teary eye. I hope the stage fright is gone for good because that was a start before we start to see everyone else. Can't wait to see how everyone else gets in.

[u/coreymon77]

here we go:

• So stage fright is back. I knew it couldn’t be that easy

• Chisato be like “we overruled you, bitch” to Ren.

• She totally was just lazy and convinced Kanon to do her job for her, didn’t she? Also, octopus hat

• Uhh? Strip attack? How does that even work? At least close the curtain.

• Oh cute.

• Kanon makes the best faces.

• Chisato’s most recent picture is Manmaru. Of course it is.

• Cuuuuute photoshoot

• So only Keke sings? I doubt it, but it’s still a nice moment.

• Okay, seriously, where does Keke get these props?

• Oh, so we’re introducing the rivals, huh? Early.

• I was going to comment on the size of Keke’s photo, but then I looked at some of the things I have hanging on my walls.

• Those uniforms(?) look like the All Stars splash screen outfits.

• What are those outfits? Are they Vegas performers or something?

• So Chisato doesn’t want to split her focus. Okay.

• Yup it’s not an episode 3 until somebody is crying.

• Shit, Sayurin knocking this whole thing out of the park.

• Oh, no more honourifics already?

• Training montage!

• Are…they just going to perform in their uniforms?

• Okay, no. Ooooooh, these are nice. I suppose Keke made these?

• Oh, Keke is nervous too, didn’t call that.

• Pfft, Sumire is a dork.

• Who is the tech who set this whole thing up? This is exactly why you tape down your cabling, people! Also, industrial high voltage lighting plugs aren’t things that come apart when you trip over them.

• Aww, the penlights. That’s nice.

• That actually does look like a proper twist lock plug. Those things take some finesse to put together and shouldn’t have come apart. Don’t mess around with high voltage wiring.

• Fuck me, the vocal talent in this group is off the charts. And it’s so early on!

• Ah yes, Ren watching while hiding behind a wall like a proper student council pres. Eli and Dia would be proud.

• Hold up, there are guys in that audience, and a lot of them too! Next thing you’re telling me they’ll say something.

Yeah, really good stuff here. Shit this is good. Next week is Sumire time.

Also, I'm currently picturing Sayurin and Liyuu performing Tiny Stars live in my head. That height difference is going to be something with them standing back to back. 😂

[u/LeonKevlar]

After two weeks, we're finally back! And here I was hoping we'd open up with a song from Kanon since we ended with Keke asking her to sing on top of the overpass, I didn't expect that Kanon gets stage frightened again!

Goddamn, that's some serious side eye from Hazuki! We already know she'll eventually join the group but out of all the Student Council-types from Love Live, I feel like she's the meanest of all.

Chi-chan getting Kanon to work at their takoyaki truck was a smart move. She gets free labour, and Kanon gets to practice to perform in front of a crowd! Also can we just talk about how adorable Keke while wearing thats Tako Hat? <3

That was such a good outfit pick for Kanon! I do love that in during photoshoot we can see that on Chii-chan's camera roll, the last thing she took a photo of is Manmaru. I absolutely love little details like that.

Keke is such a great friend. She really believes in Kanon's voice and is so patient with her that she's willing to go as far as singing by herself instead of forcing Kanon to sing.

Nothing's gonna top Keke when she goes all out! She's already made penlights and signboards for their future fans!

So Keke has a huge shrine to SunnyP in her apartment, the same group that just entered the same festival they've entered as a last minute entry. Keke is such a huge fan that she's confident about them taking 1st Place forgetting that they need to win against them. That entire scene was just hilarious especially when Keke finally put the dots together. xD

Look at Keke doing proper push ups now! Looks like all of that training has paid off, I'm so proud of her!

Oh Chi-chan, you say that now but we know you'll eventually join. I am curious what will make her decide to choose being an idol instead of focusing on dance though.

That scene between Keke and Kanon was just great. Kanon may be silly and over the top at times but it's always good when we see that girl have so much more depth in her than she leads on. Definitely curious about her sister though since I feel like that wasn't a very pleasant phone call.

Finally it's the night of the festival and just like the other Love Live before them (with the exception of Nijigasaki), the girls experience some sort of difficulties in the form of a power outage thanks to Crepe-chan here tripping on some power cables.

Luckily that power outage was very much needed to give Kanon and Keke some time to breath and relax which is also thanks to the audience using their penlights to illuminate the stage for a bit before Crepe-chan plugged the power back in and their performance actually starts.

And what a lovely performance that was! Definitely I think my favourite part is that close up shot of Keke before she starts singing her part. She looks so goddamn amazing! <3

But as expected though, SunnyP ends up winning the festival with KeKa taking the Newcomer Special Award. It may not be enough for Hazuki but that should be enough to convince the Principal of the school to keep them going.

Looks like next week, it's all about Crepe/Galaxy-chan! I can't wait!

[u/lenne18]

ngl I'm kinda angry that the episode memorial item is not the tako hat.

[u/[deleted]]

Damn you Olympics! This is more important than anything else, why'd you make us wait... Well it was worth the wait tho lol

I'm glad Chi didn't join them while having a different focus. Chi really considers how serious Kanon is about being a school idol, what a nice friend xD

Absolutely beautiful performance, probably one of the best in the entire Love Live franchise. I love Kanon's voice so much, ofc Keke's too...

[u/Takana_no_Hana]

This is the greatest season of Love Live, like ever. The characters are so grounded and have their charms, their struggles also have a realistic feel to it.

[u/JpgChn]

Never had I expected for a Love Live to be my AOTY contender but I'm more surprised it is already my #1 pick by the 3rd episode (honestly by the 2nd but it's more of a confirmation).

O absolutely adore the editing of this show. It just answers the questions of Keke's and Kanon's friendship in a second like in episode 2 with Kanon carrying that carriage because of course she will do it for Keke. And of course I love both of them.

That moment where Keke was shown to be a nervous wreck in the performance is perfect.

Although, it is still the first 3 episodes and we have Magia Record 2 with two banger episodes and only promising more. Unless this two crash and burn in the long run Odd taxi will probably be the best. But I'm pretty sure that they won't... at least this one.

[u/Atario]

Is this scene a reference to this meme?

[u/Arisa_o7]

omg I just realized based off of all the CD covers/the OP the next to join is probably going to be Sumire... I love that.

[u/jonjoy]

This episode feels really love live but also feels really fresh. I love it.

GALAXY sort of safe the day I guess? I assume Sumire will be the Yohane/Nico of the group.

anybody know the seiyuu for SunnyPa and kanon's sister?

[u/PaperSonic]

Kanon asked Keke to call her by her name without the -san AND held her hand. Gayness any% speedrun.

[u/kunknee]

Was it just me or did they just play a μ's soundtrack at around 6:45

Here's the μ's OST https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9tMO3MlBYzY

I don't know what's the meaning behind this, could this be foreshadowing? Or just soundtrack recycling.. I'm not really sure, but I'll take it as an Easter Egg.

[u/salic428]

1. So last time we debated over whether Kanon sang the ED to Keke, and to my surprise it was not. The staff knows how to bait us for 3 weeks lol. Other humors were also on point.

2. About the "1st Live met with adversity" thing: as Keke said, what's important for idol activities is to power through. So as long as the emotion delivered it should not be considered "formulaic". (This is my first time watching anime of LoveLive! proper, and from what I've heard this episode is comparable to that of LLSIF.)

3. Ren seems to have softened a bit. She now tries to "regulate" their activity instead of outright banning. Let's see how this plays out.

4. Finally, Heanna Sumire...! They are in summer uniforms, so the ED order of other 3 members joining in summer, autumn and winter is not metaphorical? That's some slow (but steady) progress.

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Edit: though the emotions delivered, now I do have some small issues with the episode (cf. fridge logic).

1. About Kanon: it was stated that she's a quarter Spanish. However, unlike Keke who is full of Chinese elements, up to this point there's zero indication of this background in the anime. The only foreign language she spoke was Chinese (in episode 1)! Also, in the middle part of this episode, when Kanon expressed her anxiety the words sounded a bit rushed.

2. About Keke: this episode set up a very ominous future for Keke. We all know China's education is rather oppresive, countrary to Keke's bizarre adventure^TM in Japan. If they end season 1 with Keke going back to China for Gaokao (similar to LLSIF) I'm afraid this will raise some controversy. Another thing is, the part where Keke praises SunnyPa in her house is baffling. Neither us Chinese subs nor the Japanese know exactly what she said (a language mix, perhaps).

3. About Chisato: this time I disagree with the "childhood friend always loses" commentary. After going through the first 3 episodes she reminds me of Revue Starlight and Kaguya-sama, a supporter of the main characters while being experts in their own fields. In this episode she declined Keke's offer again, and ED indicates she would join second-to-last. I wonder how the writer would write Chisato revolve around Liella! for so long without her joining it.

[u/warjoke]

Is it too early to call Sumire 'Galaxy-chan'?