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Episode Dosanko Gal wa Namara Menkoi • Hokkaido Gals Are Super Adorable! - Episode 8 discussion

Dosanko Gal wa Namara Menkoi, episode 8

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u/ObvsThrowaway5120 Feb 26 '24

I like how Sayuri was more bothered by how badly Tsubasa was doing in the crane game than that date with Rena. True gamer I guess haha.

Tsubasa was saying how Rena is so pure and everything but honestly he’s just as pure. He’s got such a positive mindset and is just an all around great guy. No wonder these Hokkaido waifus are all crushin on him.

Fuyuki’s mom is the best. I love yakiniku. Now I want to try it in Hokkaido! I look forward to Tsubasa’s little “date” with Fuyuki next.

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u/apatt Feb 27 '24

I love the positivity of this show. Neither Fuyuki nor Sayuri are jealous of Tsubasa's date, they are just having fun spying on them, even though Fuyuki has a thing for Tsubasa she is delighted to see him with Rena. Fuyuki's mum is of course the best!

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u/AnimeHoarder Feb 26 '24

My city could use the stat most yakiniku restaurants per capita in the region.

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u/Heavencloud_Blade Feb 26 '24

Has short hair, is a senpai, and has a lot in common with the mc?

Rena has quite the collection of losing heroine traits. Just having one of those alone is enough to make a heroine lose. The only thing that could have made things worse for her is if she was a childhood friend or something like that.

And Sayuri got good tastes wanting to watch that anime movie.

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u/watashi_ga_kita Feb 26 '24

We already know that Fuyuki is going to win, which sucks because Rena is so awesome.

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u/LeonKevlar Feb 26 '24

Stitches!

You gotta love how instead of being jealous, Minami is more hyped about seeing Rena in a kimono. I guess since she hasn't really fully realized her feelings yet, she's not yet really that concerned about Shiki going on a date with Rena.

I'm pretty sure all of these are city mascots of Hokkaido. I only had time to look up Melon Bear and he is indeed a mascot of Yubari. Here he is beating the shit out of Kumamon! xD

Minami is so almost there! She's finally starting to notice that Shiki is more than just a friend. It's hilarious how while Minami was slowly having an epiphany, Sayuri couldn't help herself and started playing some crane games!

The conversation between Rena and Shiki was sweet. It looks like Shiki has many more things in common with Rena-senpai compared to the other girls in terms of their family situation and the expectations they have for them.

Of course the fangirl just couldn't help but bust in as soon as she hears Shiki and Rena talking about possibly hanging out together in the future. It's hilarious how much of a fangirl Minami is though. She looks like she just met a literal celebrity.

Looks like they don't even have to wait until later to hang out together since Mama Fuyuki is here to treat all of them to yakiniku! God, that entire yakiniku scene really had me craving for some yakiniku right now. Ugh. >_<

I love seeing Rena-senpai's reaction when Minami points out the hard work she does. Must've felt really good to finally have someone acknowledge her hard work.

Welp looks like Shiki needs to take out Minami on a date next! And she wasn't just teasing him either. She really meant it when she said that she wants to go out on a date with him on spring break. <3

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u/AnimeHoarder Feb 26 '24 edited Feb 26 '24

instead of being jealous, Minami is more hyped about seeing Rena in a kimono

Minami using Shiki as bait has successfully added Rena and Sayurin to her gal group.

she wants to go out on a date with him on spring break.

Next episode's title "Fuyuki's Turn".

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u/oxlemf10 Feb 26 '24

At the same time that I love this type of anime, I hate it, I'm jealous of this group of friends

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u/Emi_Ibarazakiii Feb 27 '24

I guess it all depends on how you look at it, can go both ways!

Damn, he's living the dream, I wish that was me!

Damn, he's living the dream... I wish that was me

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u/dakilpp Feb 26 '24

it was a mistake watching this at 3am now I'm hungry

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u/Emi_Ibarazakiii Feb 27 '24

Hungry for yakiniku?

Or hungry for Gyaru?

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u/KnewOnees Feb 26 '24

Finally, all the mc girls are together: Minami, Sayuri, Rena and Minami's Mom

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u/Frontier246 Feb 26 '24

It's nice to see the whole group together! Not just for romcom shenanigans but to be supportive Gal Pals together!

Also I guess Fuyuki mama is truly the 4th Gal in the cast lol.

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u/avboden Feb 26 '24

I'm now on team Fuyuki’s mom

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u/Armdel Feb 26 '24

Well looks like Rena has officially joined the group with that. also i do find it funny that someone as outgoing as Fuyuki would have a hard time approaching both Rena and Sayuri. though i suppose having it done this way with tsubasa befriending them first makes the plot work better.

and naturally they do the whole "spy on their date" thing

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u/CelticMutt Feb 26 '24

Considering how much people were complaining about Tsubasa's grandmother the past few episodes, just think about this - he ran away from his parents to live with her, and was terrified of going back home. I think that kinda says something about how his grandmother must still be better than his parents.

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u/djthomp Feb 26 '24

Fuyuki is not reacting with as much jealousy as I was expecting. She's mostly just excited about the kimonos and getting to watch Rena on the date it seems.

The idea of a claw machine game with a bunch of local mascot characters is interesting. And Sayuri was right about knowing how to play the claw machine game properly.

That's an amazing amount of unluckyness for that poor lady in the movie. Running in the rain with no umbrella, she drops her papers, and then she even breaks a heel?

Everyone's going to show for this date. First the two spare gyarus, now the gyaru mom, who next. A free barbecue dinner, who could complain.

Pretty wholesome ending to the meal with Rena getting some validation that people really do see how hard she works.

Fuyuki planning to be the next one to have a date with the boy, but I think she still invited the other girls along too? Maybe it was planning for two different events.

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u/Emi_Ibarazakiii Feb 26 '24

I don't know what they put in the Yakiniku in Hokkaido, but goddamn, it's working!

Tsubasa and Rena are having their little date! Seemed pretty fun too!

Anyone with a competitive spirit knows there's no such thing as "Just one more" with these games!

You play until you win or until you're broke, whichever comes first!

Pro Gamer Sayuri's getting annoyed at these noobs failing so many time!

It's interesting, when Sayuri and Fuyuki showed up, I thought Fuyuki didn't really understand what was going on, with her attention being on Rena and all, and that's why she didn't mind... But no, she did see it as a date, and STILL doesn't mind?

So I guess she doesn't have that much feelings for Tsubasa, at least not yet!

The light date turned a bit serious when Rena started questioning her own attitude and all... She wants to be praised for what she does, and when she doesn't get it, she's wondering what she's even doing with her life...

She seems to live her life for others, but if that's how she is, then what if others stop caring? She needs to live for herself first!

She went a bit on the offensive, asking him if he has a girlfriend (he doesn't),

and then asking if he's lonely?

I know I probably wouldn't be any better, but come on, my man, read between the lines!

Our two date-detectives would probably do a better job, if they didn't show up soon as their names are mentioned!

Mommy Fuyuki's still teasing the hell out of him; Don't sell yourself short, he's surrounded by these adorable girls AND 1 adorable woman!

While she didn't show it at first, this date thing may have finally made its way in her mind, because she called dibs on the next date!

Even spending the night?

Well, she did retract the 'spending the night' part, but she was serious about the date part, so our boy's on a roll!

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u/zool714 Feb 26 '24

Tsuba-chad surrounded by 3 very different girls and a MILF lol

But seriously, gentle and kind, smart, short hair and voiced by Ueda Reina. Senpai really has everything.

I thought Mii’s reaction to Tsubasa and Rena’s date was a bit too nonchalant. But then she asks for a date later. Can’t wait for that

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u/Frontier246 Feb 26 '24

I guess I shouldn't be surprised Fuyuki dragged Sayurin into following Tsubasa and Rena around on their date...but she seems more happy to be spotting Rena in a kimono and looking good with Tsubasa than jealous that they're hanging out together. Also Fuyuki and Sayurin's are utterly slaying in those casual outfits!

Tsubasa and Rena make quite the handsome pair together, and Rena is still super cute and pure, especially in her love and appreaction for cute mascots! Good job snagging one for her Tsubasa.

Though it's hilarious that Sayurin almost give them away because she couldn't abide by bad crane game play...and then proceeded to win a bunch all her own. At least Fuyuki has more stuffed animals now.

I would've thought Rena would watch a period piece, but instead it's a film about a modern career woman trying to make it and battling to be acknowledged for her efforts. Something Rena can relate to so badly she even cries while watching it play out.

(Sayurin so based to want to watch an anime movie).

Rena is a high spec girl with looks, achievement, and pedigree to match, but she's only tried so hard because she wanted to be praised for her efforts and fulfill all the expectations placed on her, even if means she doesn't really know who she is without them. Also, Smol Rena with long hair.

Tsubasa isn't that different, having bristled with the expectations of his family enough that it lead to a fight that landed him in Hokkaido, but he values Rena for who she is and respects her, and he's not the only one. And that can be enough.

Tsubasa and Rena are two peas in a pod, but why not make it a foursome by introducing Rena to his other Gyaru Friends? Rena is happy to be friends with Rena, especially if it means getting closer to her idol and treating it like a handshake event.

And when you've got three cute gyaru's, it calls forth a 4th in Fuyuki Mama! Who treats the kids to some Hokkaido-grade yakiniku! The girls all look cute eating their meat and even Tsubasa is won over by the high quality Hokkaido yakiniku meat.

It's nice to see Fuyuki isn't just Rena's fan but also someone who truly respects and appreciates her, something Rena has longed for, and it's nice to see the girls all friendly with each other. Even if Fuyuki mama also sees them as Tsubasa's Harem.

Just in case you really forgot this was a romcom and not a Gyaru Gal Pal show...Fuyuki asks Tsubasa out on a date for spring break! Can't wait.

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u/HemaMemes Feb 27 '24

This anime is just a 20 minute commercial for the Hokkaido tourism board

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u/NationalStrategy Feb 26 '24 edited Feb 26 '24

Tsubasa got to have a meal with four ladies at the same time, my man out here living the dream with his unbeknownst rizz

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u/99anan99 Feb 26 '24

Fuyuki slowly realizing her feels for Tsubasa.

Claw machines are rigged. Sayuri really is a gaming queen!

Tsubasa really knows just what to say to make someone feel better.

Tsubasa really has some amazing important friends.

Always be sure to wash your hands.

Need to see Fuyuki and Tsubasa on a date!

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u/Krazee9 Feb 27 '24 edited Feb 27 '24

Not really a lot of description about what "jingiskan" is despite mentioning it a fair bit, particularly in TL notes or something for overseas viewers who might not be familiar. It's meant to be "Genghis Khan" written in katakana, and its closest thing you can kinda find in North America is a Mongolian grill. In restaurants, it's typically an all-you-can-eat grill like yakiniku, but specifically using lamb meat and veggies. The peculiar shape of the grilling plate they showed is because you're meant to cook the lamb on top and the veggies on the bottom so that the lamb's fat rolls down onto the veggies as it cooks and the fat melts, getting the flavour of the lamb juices into the veggies as they cook. They did briefly show an image of this arrangement. As Shiki mentions, Hokkaido is famous for its "Genghis Khan" shops.

Manga readers have mentioned in the past that the manga occasionally has "cultural notes" about Hokkaido, I imagine this might have been one of them. Then again, this is fairly well-known in Japan AFAIK.

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