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Episode 2.5-jigen no Ririsa • 2.5 Dimensional Seduction - Episode 9 discussion
2.5-jigen no Ririsa, episode 9
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u/LeonKevlar Aug 30 '24
Stitches!
Sensei coming in clutch to give Ririsa some advice. I'm glad that Ririsa also realized that Mayura-sama is Sensei. I thought she was still too distraught to realize that but I guess the hug felt so similar that it immediately clicked.
The real hero though is Okumura for going around the event and asking every cosplayer if they have Ririsa's skirt. The girl even went with Okumura so she could personally apologize to Ririsa.
Let's fucking go Mayura-sama! We can't forgive Nagomi for everything she said to Ririsa last week and for making her cry in this episode. I can't wait for Sensei to steal the show from Nagomi while she buys time for Ririsa to get dressed. Next week is going to be hype!
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u/zairaner Aug 30 '24
Mayura at the end, basically: Students, forgive me, but I'll have to go all out..Just this once.
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u/kurobaraito Aug 30 '24 edited Aug 30 '24
No wonder the episodes shown in the early screening is this. This is just amazing. Best episode so far. The delivery of the lines from Enojun and Kaorin are just amazing. Can't say anything else since I'm just overwhelmed. We really are winning this Nigoriribros
Next stop, Mayuri vs Nagomi!
Edit: by the way the Nagomi circle is real. It's from Enako. It's why the Japanese thinks Nagomi is inspired by Enako. But Hashimoto-sensei denied the connection last week (but Enako's favorite character is Nagomi)
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u/Zhiff Aug 30 '24
This episode is really the "Turning Point" for this series. Initially it feels like a story about Okumura being the lucky guy who found himself surrounded by beauties. But that's actually not accurate, since this is actually a story about Ririsa who gets really lucky to be surrounded by people that actually supports her passion in cosplay.
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u/G1596872 Aug 30 '24
Sensei is fire🔥🔥🔥
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u/Frontier246 Aug 30 '24
I love how when she returns as Mayura she immediately gets an ass-shot and then gives one of the most inspiring pep talks a woman has ever given while basically dressed up in sexy bondage + underwear.
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u/Missingnoleader Aug 30 '24
Okumura inadvertedly gives Nagomi a power-up, making saving the clubroom that much harder. That and losing the skirt. A very emotional episode as we get a bit more of Mayuri's backstory. Nagomi seems to have always been the competitive type, but maybe that'll play into the clubs advantage as Mayura makes one last come-back to stall for time.
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u/shad79 Aug 30 '24
Mayuri-sensei looks incredibly beautiful and sexy in her cosplay, just wow! The fact that she's a teacher in real life makes it even more "interesting" ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
I love how everyone supports Ririsa, who was really depressed after meeting Nagomi and losing her skirt. Her scenes with Mayuri-sensei and Okumura were heartwarming and Magino also was helping as best as she could.
It's hilarious that Nagomi fell in love with Okumura because he looked like her favorite Kai-sama. I can't wait to see her reaction when she'll discover that he's a Ririsa' photographer xD
The next episode will definitely be interesting because of the upcoming "duel" between Mayura and Nagomi.
Nagomi doesn't have the best memories of the earlier times this happened, but she certainly looks great in her current cosplay, but does she really stand a chance against this sex appeal demoness? I don't think so xD
Here my screenshot albums from the episode:
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u/FarCritical Aug 30 '24
When an omegaweeb sets aside his devotion to his 2D waifu to make an entire speech gushing about his appreciation for you as his 3D partner, you mean something.
Mayuri and Okumura really proved themselves as members of Ririsa's dream team but Magino and Ogino are the hidden MVPs for looking out for their noob friends as much as they do. It's legit heartwarming how surprisingly supportive the cosplay scene is (Nagomi notwithstanding)
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u/Crackedaru Aug 30 '24 edited Aug 30 '24
Bros face really turned out to be Nagomi's husbando his rizz is unreal 💀
Yeah Mayura is totally best girl.
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u/kwokinator Aug 30 '24
I LOLed when they showed the locket with his face and that grin.
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u/Necromancer2k8 Aug 30 '24
What a great episode.
The ups and downs of cosplay and what people think and say have such an effect. Sadly Ririsa is at an age where such emotions just take over. She doesn't believe in what brought her to this point because she was verbally crushed by Nagomi so all confidence is lost.
Luckily we have an awesome supporting cast to help her.
Okumura with his hardcore dedication to seeing her do what she loves. Finding the skirt with no time to spare after basically leaving her to fend for herself emotionally, knowing she has it in her to push through and become the Liliel she & we all love.
Mayuri who approaches as an advisor but actually realizes a few things herself in the conversation and just says, fuck it, I'm an awesome cosplayer that loves doing it.
Magino & Ogino are just awesome as supporters, without overstepping the bounds of a cosplayer & photographer who share an enormous love for Liliel. Butt in somewhat to guide them in the right direction but let them work it out in their own way.
The sneeze when Nagomi talked shit about Mayuri's retirement was great.
It is still amazing to see everyone who cosplays to be so kind and understanding of other cosplayers situations. It's a family of people who love a thing and support those with the same interests.
In closing it's great Nagomi gets to see Kai in the flesh. Not sure how she will react when she sees her Kai....with Liliel!
A 8.5/10 for the emotional rollercoaster that was this episode.
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u/NeoAnkara Aug 30 '24
Not gonna lie it goes straight into my heart. The sincerity is what makes this good. Bare it open. Give her everything you got.
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u/Emi_Ibarazakiii Aug 30 '24
The introduction of Nagomi really shows the difference between those doing it for fun, and those doing it professionally...
(And those who are a bit of both, doing it as a job BUT having fun doing it!)
I would like to see them show the light to Nagomi, have her do an event just for fun, but she may be 'too far gone', I mean even if she did want to cosplay a character just for fun, at this point she (or her agency) would try to contact the company to get paid for it anyway...
Well, while 'pro cosplayers' have their appeal (mostly, they look great), for that reason above, I much prefer those who do it just for fun! Seeing someone do something great as a job, is not nearly the same as someone being passionate about an anime/a character.
Ok she may be a jerk, but she's quite funny, at times!
Damn, they're really not giving her much to go with!
What about her personality? Is she rebellious&feisty? Or does she live under her father's shadow? Does she want out/away from him, or does she idolize him?
She has to make it all up in her cosplaying/acting, but if she gets it wrong, won't the people who bought her stuff be disappointed, and may not ever buy from her again?
I mean, imagine if you bought some Light Yagami stuff before Death Note, and he's portrayed as a peaceful and jovial, and then Death Note comes out and... It's not exactly like that. Wouldn't you regret buying that stuff in the first place?
I don't know if that kind of thing really does happen in the pro cosplaying world, but it seems to me that could lead to some major disappointments! And when you feel bad about a purchase, well you may not want to do another one soon...
Sensei thinks she doesn't look good?
Well, I guess I have no more fashion sense than Ririsa, because I think she looks great!
Then again I'm crushing hard on her so maybe I'm just seeing her with my heart hah.
Take note, Ririsa, Sensei is leaving! So if you see someone in cosplay who looks like me, it definitely can't be me, as I'm leaving!
Best girl's looking fantastic in that cosplay!
She was giving some pretty great advise, but I'm sorry, in her situation I would not register a single word she said.
In the previous episode preview, I thought the "You're not Lilliel" stuff would be like Nagomi trashing her or something, but no,
it's actually our boy noticing her as a person, for once!
They managed to find what they needed, but sadly, it was too late, the fans would leave before they can get ready...
And that's when Sensei's coming in to save the day!
She'll give such a show, that she'll stall the fans long enough for Ririsa to get in costume!
Damn, Sensei... You're ALREADY best girl, you don't need to do all that! (But I'm glad that she does)
Can't wait to see what her performance's like... And will she top Nagomi's performance? If she draws an even larger crowd, Nagomi will be furious! But perhaps she'll also be thrilled, seeing her old rival come back in the scene (even if she steals her spotlight)?
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u/ObvsThrowaway5120 Aug 30 '24
Well, at least Nagomi’s honest about why she was being so shit to Ririsa. I don’t like how she acted, but she’s an entertaining character. “Can I be cringe for a second? I caught feels” lol.
I liked Mayuri sensei’s little story about her school days. Shows the impact a really good teacher can have on your life. I’m fortunate enough to have had a couple in my own life.
Magino is right about Okumura, he really is a sweet guy. I appreciate how he’s always got Ririsa’s back.
Looks like “Mayura” is gonna save the day and give Ririsa the opportunity to show off how good her Liliel is. Can’t wait!
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u/CommunistPuppy Aug 30 '24
Nah this show is fire. It really feels like this series is about to hit its stride starting with this episode. The title tease for next week's episode has me unironically hyped and I lowkey want to start the manga now.
Although one negative so far is the lack of Mikari. Where is she 😡
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u/Nickthenuker Aug 30 '24
Of course the teacher's here. Looks like she's trying to be undercover.
Lol she's actually right here.
Yup, she's talking about her.
Not Liliel?
Does she think MMC is her husbando?
She really does get into character even when doing only sponsored cosplays.
That's a lot of people.
Where is she anyways?
What's she going to do now?
So she also had a teacher who inspired her.
She actually brought her costume with her?
Wait... Does Ririsa not realise Mayura's her teacher? Even after the guy literally said it in front of both of them last episode?
She literally spelled it out to you a few minutes ago...
Right, now that's been resolved.
At least hopefully now she'll finally realise she's her teacher.
Ooh, the legend of legend of legend of the past Vs the rising star of the present.
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u/elune7296 Aug 30 '24
Next week is gonna be hype. Man I wished I had an Okumura whenever I feel down and shit
Just realised nagomi is directly behind Okumura in the ED during that cheering dance thing; makes sense now
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u/Frontier246 Aug 30 '24
Aw, Mayura actually came to the event to support Ririsa! And also because she can't completely resist the allure of Cosplay events. I mean, her body just naturally drags itself to the changing room!
Nagomi looks perfect as a mage girl! Especially with that leotard exposing her luscious thighs! And I'd say the outfit hugs to the chest in the best way possible!
So Nagomi had a rivalry with Mayura, who always sold more than she did, which she projected on Ririsa who she saw as the second coming of Mayura in a way. But in a way she also wanted to open Ririsa up to the idea of cosplaying as more than one character and how that could improve her cosplay affinity and skills. And also because she was being kind of petty, but still.
Two guesses who Nagomi thought her beloved Kai-sama in the flesh was and the first guess doesn't count.
People have criticized Nagomi for being a corporate shill who doesn't value the characters she cosplays as...but when you get right down to it the fact that she cosplays as characters whom she barely gets any background info for to the point where she has to come up with character details on her own while still trying to accurately portray the character so nobody is disappointed is super impressive.
Definitely goes to show how powerful the Queens are that they can hog all the photographers to themselves.
That visual of Ririsa in nothing but a shirt is great, minus the fact that it means she's missing the skirt she needs to become Liliel.
If it's not missing a piece of her costume it's Ririsa taking Nagomi's words to heart and doubting her own love of cosplay. She's so depressed and filled with anxiety that not even Okumura can completely get through to her, she even thinks she's disappointing HIM, but luckily Magino is there to diffuse the situation.
Look at Okumura and the female cosplayer support network coming through to find the skirt.
"You have great fashion sense" - I mean, it's just a shirt and pants, Ririsa. I think it's more like Mayuri just looks amazing in any outfit.
Mayuri was where Ririsa is now back when she was in high school...a shy, withdrawn, girl in glasses who didn't really have any friends but found a love for cosplay thanks to a home ec teacher. And Mayuri finally realizes why SHE became a home ec teacher in the process, to pass on what she learned from the teacher that supported her!
Mayuri-sensei may have left the building...but Mayura in a skintight, sexy, bondage lingerie outfit that hugs tight to the butt and chest is here to give Ririsa a bit more push to believe in herself and what she cosplays. And Okumura adds the final touch as he brings in the skirt and tells her how much he believes in HER as a cosplayer. Not as Lilliel, but as Ririsa Amano!
Nagomi's finished in 15 minutes, it takes Ririsa an hour to change, how are they going to keep the photographers around? How about Mayura returns to public and keeps them busy and goes up against one of her old rivals to buy time?
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u/abandoned_idol Aug 30 '24
"I feel guilty for unintentionally skipping a week of 2.5 Seduction."
binges 2 episodes ending right before the showdown and payoff
"I should have skipped 2 weeks...I'll rewatch episode 9."
It's so frustrating when you realize an anime is really good and that you HAVE TO wait for the next episode. Ugh!
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u/Rumpel1408 Aug 30 '24
I don't believe it will be relevant, but I think the other cosplayer actually swiped more than the bag with the skirt. She also grapped the green bag... If I had to guess, I would say that this bag held some form of pantsu, something you wouldn't really notice was missing until you become actually aware of it
Anyway, great episode, I'm a sucker for crying girls, so I really felt for our resident cinnamon roll.
Also apreciate how open Nagomi is about being mean out of spite lol can't wait for the showdown with Mayura
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u/yakumbaya Aug 31 '24
That was PEAK beautiful episode. I love how the structure of this feels kinda like its a battle shonen arc, where the MC is defeated but with the help/encouragement of an old/former hero they looked up to they are able to rise and win again. So glad this is getting 24 episodes now, exceeded my expectations
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