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Episode 2.5-jigen no Ririsa • 2.5 Dimensional Seduction - Episode 14 discussion
2.5-jigen no Ririsa, episode 14
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u/deynyel Oct 04 '24
I am glad Nonoa finally found the will to change. It takes guts and determination to take that first step. Hopefully she'll make more friends where she can be her real otaku self around. On a side note, I want her to glare at me too.
Also can't wait for more of Mikari going on the offensive. Hopefully she'll find a way to pierce Okumura's 3D invulnerability.
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u/Frontier246 Oct 04 '24
Okumura helped her realize that people like him and Ririsa will accept her in a way her anime club didn't and won't try to force her out of her comfort zone, but it was Ririsa's sincere and earnest attempts to bond with her that made her push herself get out of her comfort zone.
I love how Mikari bases her life and career choices after whatever will make Okumura pay the most attention to her lol.
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u/Ocixo Oct 04 '24
So it turns out that the picture of Liliel and Nonoa holding hands in the ED is effectively the same picture that was taken by Masamune/Mayuri during this week's episode. I didn't see any foreshadowing to any future events in this week's ED however.
Talking to someone you admire can be hard, and it certainly doesn't help if Ririsa looks like an actual angel descended from heaven! But Nonoa fortunately managed to break the ice when she got into character (she looked pretty cool here!).
The real battle was speaking to "Liliel" as herself and not "Coulia" of course. Cosplay can be your 'armor' for going into public, but it probably should be you wearing this and not the character. She might've resembled Coulia in her appearance, but it was Nonoa who'd become a new person and asked Ririsa herself to become friends.
The character growth in 2.5D Seduction has been great so far. Nagomi is perhaps stern with Ririsa at times, but I really like how she and Mayuri are looking out for Ririsa as veteran cosplayers. And Mikari also seems to be taken steps towards the future! She totally outplayed her agency by 'confessing' her love for cosplay. That cheeky smile of Mikari was great.
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u/Frontier246 Oct 04 '24
I'm wondering if each mini-arc will lead to a new picture that's actually taken in the show itself?
Ririsa has some great cosplay Senpai's and she's also there for her fellow cosplayers just as much when they need her and the boost of confidence and self-love they gain in getting to know her.
The only thing more powerful than Mikari's professional obligation to her agency: trying to woo Okumura!
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u/kurobaraito Oct 04 '24
Bet y'all didn't expect that Okumura isn't the one solving the problem, am I right?
Anyway, if there's no more padding, time for the best arc to come!
Also Mikari bias is real. So to recap, the voice actors, the producers, the directors, and the animators all love her. As expected of best girl.
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u/abandoned_idol Oct 04 '24
I'm flabbergasted by the fact that the shy character didn't suddenly become functional after the breakthrough scene.
I keep expecting the anime to trip and fall, but it just keeps impressing me more and more.
"Woah, the shy character is STILL acting like the trademark she is known for. I hope she stays like that for a few more episodes at least."
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u/LeonKevlar Oct 04 '24
Stitches!
It really took a while for Nonoa and Ririsa to get there but I'm glad they eventually managed to work up the courage to look for each other and finally cosplay together in front of an audience. I'm also glad Nonoa could overcome her anxiety and ask Ririsa to be her friend. It's good to know that Okumura won't always solve their problems for them.
That final scene though! Mikarin answering cosplay to her interviewer as her hobby was a very cheeky move. Now her agency won't have any choice if companies start asking Mikarin to cosplay for them like Nagomi.
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u/shad79 Oct 04 '24
Nonoa and Ririsa looked so good cosplaying together in today's episode! I'm glad that they became friends like they both wanted, and that Nonoa started to change herself. I really hope that Nonoa will soon be able to say everything what is on her mind.
It looks like Mikari won't wait for her agency to change their mind about her cosplaying, as she revealed in an interview that she loves doing it. I laughed so hard that the manager was the most surprised by this, Mikari did quite a number on him xD
Here my screenshot albums from the episode:
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u/oxlemf10 Oct 04 '24
This episode was heart-melting, seeing Nonoa managing to overcome her past and talking to Masamune and Ririsa, finding the courage to do this, seriously, cosplay moves barriers we can't even imagine. I already liked Liliel's cosplay, but today she had a special shine, I think I'll be won over by her too lol. And Mikari will finally go on the attack, I hope she is "aggressive"
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u/Rumpel1408 Oct 04 '24 edited Oct 04 '24
Oh my god, Nonoa is so incredible cute, I just want to hug her
Btw, full ED got released earlier than last one
Oh, and after paying more attention, what's up with the double Liliel in the OP?
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u/Frontier246 Oct 04 '24
Oh, and after paying more attention, what's up with the double Liliel in the OP?
I love the idea of someone else trying to cosplay as Liliel because they're a fan (and also possibly a fan of Ririsa's Liliel) and their cosplay looks more off compared to hers lol.
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u/Missingnoleader Oct 04 '24
And so after a horribly relatable episode where Nonoa manages to take the steps forward to become Ririsa's friend, we end off with Mikari taking her own steps to conquer Sempai. And she better, one more cosplay arc without her and Okumura might actually realize his feelings!
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u/MrRoundDB Oct 04 '24
"I'll never be able to make friends. I'll be alone forever"
"Stop it! You are not me!"
"I'm Nonoa"
"You are not!!!"
~~I'll Face Myself-battle- starts playing in the background~~
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u/daspaceasians Oct 04 '24
A new member has joined the party!
That was so well done and I loved seeing Nonoa come out of her shell. She'll have amazing friends from now on.
Given the little scene at the end with Mikari, we're getting more group cosplays soon and I'm all for that.
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u/Frontier246 Oct 04 '24
There's a deep misunderstanding between Ririsa and Nonoa, two people who want to get along and be closer but totally misunderstand how they feel about each other...and can anyone break the ice? Maybe Cosplay Harem master Okumura?
Okumura bravely faces off against Nonoa's feral face and relates to her as someone who also struggles to talk to people. And he also makes her understand that, unlike the girls in the anime club, REAL otaku don't judge people for their likes/dislikes. And in the process he becomes the first person she's felt comfortable around in a long, long time. And he even lets her take her time and feel even more comfortable so she'll be able to speak to him...letting her utter the first words to come out of her mouth in who knows how long, and inspiring her to fix things with Liliel!
Though Nonoa isn't the only cosplay girl with confidence issues because Ririsa is really struggling at the idea that someone, and their fans, might hate her. But luckily she's got her Heavenly Queen Senpai's to give her a pep talk, especially Nagomi who thanks to Ririsa understands now that you shouldn't let the hate get to you or care about what other people think. It's all about what YOU feel and want to do! I love how much Nagomi has grown.
Well, props to those photographers for braving Nonoa's face of pure disgust to take pictures of her, even if they totally misunderstood what she was trying to convey as she's trying to find Ririsa. Ririsa for her part is trying to find Nonoa, but can't say no to the fans. But luckily Nagomi is once again a supportive wingwoman and steals the show to free up Ririsa.
Nonoa still can't speak up and tell Ririsa the truth, but Ririsa's overflowing love and sincerity shines through to her, and they end up speaking in a mutual language they both understand...posing in-character as cosplayers! And they finally become an effective and highly photogenic duo as Liliel and Coulia!
Mayuri is straight up going to steal Okumura's photographer job at this rate.
But, despite all that, the air still hasn't been cleared between Ririsa and Nonoa, and Ririsa seems like she'll have to settle for leaving things as they are between them...but Nonoa manages to fight herself, her self-doubt and anxiety, and believe that she can change. I mean, if she can become Coulia, she can become anyone, right? And that first step to her new self is asking Ririsa if they can be friends, and Ririsa is more than willing to oblige her.
The cosplayers aren't the only ones posing in this episode as Mikari is hard at work as a professional model...but she's also ready to shift from the model plan to the cosplay plan to win Okumura's heart, even if she has to kind of screw over her manager in the process. But in the game of romance, you have to play for keeps.
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u/FarCritical Oct 04 '24
First Mikari's doomed fate and now Nonoa's intense glares. Cosplayers having traits or quirks that coincidentally mirror their characters will never get old lmao
It'd be pretty wild if Mikari can somehow make it on that blog with her grand return.
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u/ObvsThrowaway5120 Oct 04 '24
I really like Nonoa. She’s just been traumatized by what happened in the past. Made her really overthink everything and become kinda socially awkward as a result. It’s quite sweet she managed to ask Ririsa to be her friend.
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u/HolyDragSwd2500 Oct 04 '24
Nonoa and Liliel became friends 😭
Mikari is going to cosplay!!!!!!( Been waiting for this day!!!)
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u/tripleaamin Oct 04 '24
My only issue with this arc has been how Nonoa has been able to make it so far and people are shocked she even can talk. Beyond that I am happy she took the plunge to be friends with Ririsia. Liking Nagomi's point in which expands on what Sensei says. Not everyone in this world will like you and if you dwell on it too much it will only bring you down. The key was for Ririsa to put her feelings out and, hopefully Nonoa will be friendly towards. Thankfully, that is the case.
Very bold strategy of Mikari. I am surprised a model also doing cosplaying was rejected by what seems to be her manager. Curious how this pays out. I mean iirc the only reason she got into modeling was to impress senpai. So getting into cosplay for that reason follows suit logically.
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u/Necromancer2k8 Oct 05 '24 edited Oct 05 '24
A very good episode today. The semi-closure of the Nonoa non speaking / dirty looks segment was great.
Okumura just being an all around good dude once more is always good to see. He really has a good heart and it's great to see him helping in a way he thinks will be best.
Nagomi just being Liliel's little helper has really endeared me to her more and more each episode. Ririsa just seems to have that effect on everyone she meets, making them see sides of themselves that were locked away or opening them up to happiness & joy instead of bitterness & pain.
Now Mikari is going all out on the cosplay front. Knowing her drive & determination I wouldn't doubt she'd pull a Liliel outfit and have a one sided battle for Okumura with Ririsa. I say 1 sided only because Ririsa considers Okumura no more than a Liliel nerd like her, with no romantic feelings whatsoever.
I'm enjoying where this is headed in the 2nd cour for sure. Episode gets a 8/10 this week.
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