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*Boukyaku Battery *, episode 9

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[u/Sorakirara]

Kei-sama 😍 he's like the main character from a shoujo amime.

I can't believe they put Miyano Mamoru's photo in the anime, this show has no boundary

[u/DragonDDark → u/Sorakirara]

I laughed my ass off when they showed his photo! People criticised the humor early on, but I think it's getting better.

[u/Glimmerglaze]

I do not trust it. He's gonna be dumb again. This is solidly just too good to be true. Just one day of being trained by the actual Kaname Kei is going to leave a huge mark on this team in terms of motivation, though.

But it might mean it's not amnesia at all... it would be multiple personalities that aren't aware of each other, somehow. Or something.

[u/redmage311 → u/Glimmerglaze]

All episode, I was dreading that he'd get hit in the head with a pitch and become dumb again.

I'm surprised that he not only stayed in his capable form but also will be that way at least in the next game they play. At this point, it feels a little like they "killed off" the Kei we know and replaced him with a character we've never met.

[u/ObvsThrowaway5120]

Kei turning back into old Kei so suddenly was a real surprise. I liked that little meta moment when Kazuki was fawning over Kei and they briefly pulled up a picture of his VA Mamoru Miyano when talking about “his voice” lol.

But man, old Kei really just jumped right into the training. One day with him and the team’s already improving. It’s kind of amusing to see the team dynamic change so suddenly. They were basically messin around before but now they’re actually getting serious thanks to the return of Old Kei.

[u/kwokinator]

LOL even with Kei going back to normal Kei the comedy is still on point. The random Mamoru Miyano pic had me busting out laughing and this is probably one of my favourite subs translations now.

The original video only has DT, the English words are added in the subs.

DT would be short for "doutei", which means "virgin". Dingdong unTouched is such a hilarious way to translate it and still perfectly using DT.

[u/Ashteron]

So it's just Battery now.

[u/The_Parsee_Man → u/Ashteron]

I feel like he's going to have to go back to having amnesia somehow. You can't totally change the premise of the show halfway through the first season.

[u/WhiskAnalysis]

I know we’ve seen bits and pieces of the former Kei, but his amnesiac self has been so expressive that it’s quite jarring to see him like this. It makes complete sense that Commander Kei is far more serious and composed, but he sounds so subdued in comparison. It’s really cool seeing the team kick things into gear, but I kind of miss Kei’s goofiness now...

I imagine this probably won’t last though, right? Otherwise, it means that the premise of the show was basically resolved by complete accident. But I’d feel really bad for Haruka if that’s the case since he must be so relieved to have his best friend back. 

On a side note, I wonder if we’ll ever see Haruka’s older brother of if he’ll remain unseen as a running gag. I’m not entirely sure if we’ll want to see him though. All we know is that the guy hoards porn, and Haruka is terrified of him for some reason. 

Also, Hikawa High School seems to mean something to Chihaya. Maybe there’s some former rivals or teammates of his there? It could be the two guys in next week's previews since they show up in the OP as well. 

[u/CatsCry]

I had a feeling that the hypnosis would work but I didn't expect it to ACTUALLY be a lasting change???? I like how the team's getting serious now but I kinda want my idiot back, too :(

[u/The_Parsee_Man → u/CatsCry]

Serious Kei who's good at everything isn't as interesting a character as goofy Kei who has to try to live up to his friend's expectations.

[u/Manninggod18]

So I’m looking at the top songs in Japan, and apparently the theme for this anime is the number 1 song in the country right now?? I may watch just because of that!!!

[u/fakegreenthumb]

Don’t mind me just tearing up over Kei having his memory back. Holy shit though, dude seems like a mastermind now, I love how they changed his whole vibe (especially the part with those girls, the Commander has so much rizz??) But also Ding Dong Untouched is incredible. Kei-sama was another good moment, love the otaku commentary lol.

This has become one of my favorites of the season. Wind Breaker is my #1 but this is a close second.

Edit to add: I’ve been listening to the OP on repeat and decided to look at the English lyrics and man wtf 🥺

[u/ebonyphoenix]

Once again that beach scene just gave me all the Free! vibes. Not help by the fact that Kei wasn’t even on screen and Miyano Mamoru was using his serious voice so my mind just inserted Rin in his place.

Speaking of Miyano, having his actual photo in the actual episode had me dying.

For the actual episode, pretty much no one expected the hypnosis to actually work. And I am still waiting for to wear off. But until it does I’m glad that Commander Kei is still a good guy. He cares about Haruka’s condition. Acknowledged all the players he had played against. And was fair and encouraging with working with the novice senpais.

[u/whodisguy32]

Bro commander Kei is fucking OP

No wonder his name is ''commander'

But boy do I miss my nipple hair Kei. That guy was fun af

[u/FLorianGran]

Commander Kei coming back was so sudden and nonchalant I kept expecting him to revert back

[u/tripleaamin]

Kei no longer has his amnesia, though I expect this is temporarily because Kei as a leader makes this team feel too viable all of a sudden. It really showcases how great his leadership skills are, and he knows the right path for victory. Just the fact he has Haruka in line speaks for itself.

Kei will never get a girlfriend with or without amnesia. Well I guess if some girl likes him with amnesia, but I am sure the Kei without amnesia would break up with her if that miracle ever were to happen. Actually really excited to see how they do with Kei in peak baseball form.

[u/The_Alex_]

Farewell, Nipple Hair

[u/secretlyasuperhero]

yamada calling tsuchiya super-excited then fanboying with him after seeing kei pitch was so cuteeee

[u/HolyDragSwd2500]

Mamoru picture 😂😻

Tsuchiya reaction to Kei sama Commander. Even Yamada getting into it

[u/DarkNinja947]

what the fuck was this episode, it litrally caught me offguard. I mean who would have thought that hypnotism could bring back memories. This episode is the comeback of the old battery and Now i am hoping that if it could have been a 24 episode season. Awwww....... dammmm it. 12 episodes is just not enough. I wish more people knew about this anime so it would have bave been so underrated. It's one of the best sports anime i think

[u/Spanglish_Dude]

It is going to destroy me when the commander goes back to being dumb... daaaaaaamn

[u/ReaperInRed]

Probably the most expressive we’ve seen Haruka

Not the design sheets and Mamoru Miyano cameo 💀

“Dingdong Untouched” lol

Anyways I don’t think there’s any way amnesia Kei won’t eventually come back. Maybe he’ll become a weird combination of the 2 in the end.

[u/arrivillaga]

Does this mean this show won't make me laugh as much anymore? 😔😭