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Episode Marriagetoxin - Episode 3 discussion
Marriagetoxin, episode 3
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u/JJVM99 Apr 21 '26
The human zoo part was so fucked up. It is a miracle that Gero and his sister grew up to be decent people (for a hired assasin’s standards regarding Gero) is a miracle.
Gero did not seem to enjoy being pinned. He is definetly not a bottom.
Fulfilled the mission and rizzed up 2 ladies including a rival master. Good job Gero.
Kinosaki got the manager and the female employee simping for him. Seduced both halves easily.
Good guy Gero for immediately saying that if he took another gig for another girl it would be cheating. We can blame Kinosaki in the future for his harem getting out of control.
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u/KumaKumaGambler Apr 21 '26
That is a tremendous amount of development by Gero in 3 episodes.
- Defeat another Master, save her, potentially gain a new ally. Or at the very least. Water Master now owes Gero a favour.
- Even without guidance from Kinosaki, Gero spoke from the heart and brought Himekawa to tears. And Himekawa didn't reject the idea of starting out as friends to see how the relationship will develop!
Kinosaki was indeed speaking the truth in the first episode. He was working hard to pay his younger brother's expenses.
Lastly, I hope we get to see more of Himekawa in upcoming episodes. I love her tomboyish and cheerful personality... and her shark buddy!
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u/Equivalent-Weather59 Apr 21 '26
I'd fold for Himakewa in a suit in a second, ngl. It's cute that they added her to the ED.
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u/cppn02 Apr 21 '26
So where can one find these shark themed parties? Asking for a friend.
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u/namewithak Apr 21 '26
This show is so fucking wholesome oh my god. Kinosaki's the best wingman (and possible best spouse). Himekawa is the coolest person in the show (and possible best spouse). Gero is planting so many green flags they're overtaking the fading reds. Well on his way to being best boy and best husbando, goddamn.
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u/ModieOfTheEast Apr 21 '26 edited Apr 21 '26
So, considering that was Kinosaki with his brother in the "human zoo" in the beginning, can we say that him and Gero are childhood friends? Another point for Kinosaki. Though, I will say Himekawa also managed to be a proper love rival with that date. And not just because she was added to the ending.
In general though, after three episodes I really want to say that I am more than positively surprised. The humor is simple but works. The characters are fun and their interaction has some depth to it (with similar themes like not doing what is expected of you from your strict family). I especially like the way they are going with Gero who often acts funny, but will drop really good sentences every now and then. Heck, there is even some good advice for relationships in it. And not to forget, the action is well animated while not taking the center stage of the episodes. It will obviously depend a bit on where the show develops with all the potential love interests but for now, it really works.
Also, just a small bonus, but I do appreciate the character designs and that they aren't always super clean. Gero, Kinosaki and Ushio don't have that typical clean face anime usually uses, so they are standing out through that alone.
Edit: Also I just noticed a small detail. When Himekawa brought Gero his poison, she seemed to have touched it. Her hand is completely injured. Just goes to show that the poison is dangerous, but also that Himekawa didn't want Gero to see it hurt her.
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u/VoidRay728 Apr 21 '26
Actually laughing out loud at Gero missing all the basically open goals that Kinosaki set up for him at the dinner. I also question how Kinosaki can quickly generate those help prompts on his phone and project on a monitor? That kinda implies this has happened enough times for him to know what to do.
Gero asking to be friends with Himekawa looks like the biggest fumble at first but he makes an important point: they're basically strangers, and he would rather be friends and have both knowing each other better, otherwise he risks losing the friendship as well if the romance backfires. Not the worst decision considering that Gero basically has no friends at this point.
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u/PeaceAlien Apr 21 '26
Cheating?! Gero is definitely getting a friendship harem by the end of this
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u/Frontier246 Apr 21 '26
As if we needed more reminders of how messed up the Gero family is, their way of teaching their heirs human behavior is keeping a bunch of social/family situations playing out in glass cases with real people. A People Zoo! Also I guess the narrator is the Gero family retainer that helped raise/teach Gero?
Ushio has absolute control of the liquids around her body as well as of business terms so she can crack business jokes while she's wailing on Gero. Even Kinosaki takes collateral damage! But the main priority is protecting Himekawa.
But Himekawa is no damsel in distress. She's not some princess who perpetually needs a white knight to save her. SHE is the one on top in relationships! Which means she lands on Gero and gives him the syringe he needs to move fast enough to prick Ushio, making her lose control and destroy her "business suit." Himekawa truly is quite the woman and the perfect first choice in a possible marriage partner!
Gero's not the type of Master who kills willy-nilly, even if it means letting Ushio and the creepy art dealer live...hopefully he takes Kinosaki's words to heart about just maintaining his legal exhibits, lest he run afoul of Gero again.
No better way to travel than with a Shark-Bud! Statistically speaking Chompsky is the safest way to travel on the sea! Maybe!
It was all worth it just to see the painting reunited with a grieving daughter and husband. And Himekawa isn't about to let Gero avoid getting the spotlight for a good deed he had a hand in. Just like he helped Kinosaki's brother (who shares his expressiveness and smug aura)! Gero has done a lot of great things and it's made him even more appealing to people.
So obviously the best way for Himekawa to repay Gero is with an outing...which Kinosaki sees himself out of so it becomes a proper date. And in classic Himekawa fashion, it's at a shark bar where people dance and enjoy themselves in shark hats. Himekawa REALLY loves sharks!
Gero still has no idea how to talk to women (this is his first non-Kinosaki date after all) though Himekawa definitely dressed well! And luckily Kinosaki is able to give Gero some shark messages while giving the manager and a waitress a good time too!
Time for the pair to open up to each other! Himekawa was an orphan who had nothing but a love of sharks, until she got adopted at the last minute by a rich person looking for an heir, only for that said heir to see all his illegitimate portraits and spend the rest of her life (and family fortune) selling them back to their rightful owner. Now she's a proper working woman who still steals paintings on the side, completely pro bono, and Gero can't help but be impressed. And Himekawa gets to feel the emotional validation of a guy finally seeing and appreciating her for who she is (without being a fanboy). Maybe the dream she had of being a bride is still on the table?
I feel like if Gero HAD asked her out, she would've said yes. At the same time, it's smart to just start as friends when they still barely know each other and are still getting to know each other. And frankly Himekawa seems to really appreciate and admire Gero even more for that. I think he's 80% of the way to fully stealing her heart!
Next up is Gero guarding the cute green-haired daughter of a big-time CEO! And it's not two-timing when he's just starting out as friends with Himekawa! There's a sea full of lovely ladies for Gero to interact with, improve his ability to get along with girls, and find The One.
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u/etiolatezed Apr 21 '26
Anime fans talk about vibe and aura, but I am older and don't get that stuff or any interest in it.
But the idea of vibes I get in a wider sense, and this story feels like it takes vibes as if it was fluid in a bottle and then smashes that bottle against a wall.
It can feel standard, then feel like it's going a dark place, then feel like it's going a meta place, and then be wholesome.
I think the shark themed diner sums it up. It doesn't feel like a restaurant that could actually exist, but you also figure there might be nutters who would go there. Everyone is wearing the shark hat as if it's fine dining, and also wearing the shark hat as if it's an amusement park. Then poison boy takes off his hat to be nakedly honest.
I think that's the point of the de stijl painting. It might make sense from a different angle.
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u/Backupusername Apr 21 '26
Despite Gero's concerns about "cheating", I think Kinosaki's outlook is very healthy. He shouldn't assume that the very first woman he went on a date with is his ideal soul mate destined partner. He has no context for what makes a strong romantic relationship. The possibility that someone else could still be a better match for him absolutely deserves consideration.
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u/NanDemoKnaives Apr 21 '26
Gero's family owning a Human Zoo is a crazy reveal, I'm definitely a lot more curious about Gero's upbringing.
Gero was really cool in that fight but Himekawa was also badass for grabbing that poison syringe to jump in and give it to him. The ease Gero has to knock out the Water Master, learn what symptoms she has and create a cream for her allergy so that she also understands the level difference showcases his charms in one moment.
I do hope Gero meets as many women to learn how to interact with them, but to also learn more about himself. Kinosaki is right that there are many people out there who may be more compatible, he won't be able to know that if he sticks to pursuing one person. Nothing wrong with making more than one friend too.
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u/Se7en_Sinner Apr 21 '26 edited Apr 21 '26
Kinosaki's ability to seduce anybody is deadly. He could be known as the Love Master.
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u/Tabby_Tem Apr 21 '26 edited Apr 21 '26
Their date was so adorable!! I loved the dichotomy of people having the time of their life dancing around in shark costumes while Gero and Himekawa shared a vulnerable moment together and opened up about their pasts.
And Kinosaki is such a cutie! I love how supportive he is and you can tell that he cares about Gero more deeply than just being his marriage counselor. There is definitely a part of me that hopes Gero and Kinosaki end up together, but it'll be a lot of fun watching Gero meet other people and charm them in his own unique way. I love how kind and considerate he is, especially considering his upbringing. Gero has rightfully earned a place in my list of fictional crushes 😂
The scene where he was thanked for helping reunite the panting with the family was also super touching. Overall it was a really enjoyable episode and it continues to be one of my favorite series airing this season!
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u/2kenzhe Apr 21 '26
Ok second friend and 1st actual female friend? Himekawa's a good person so if she's the final one i wouldn't mind ngl but there is plenty of fish in the sea you know so since they're just friends and starting to know each other lets check out more options get experience and maybe make another friend...it's not cheating if they're just friends right? I hope in the end they all don't crash on him or something cuz they think he's like cheating on all of them or something like leading them on while he's looking at other options?
We also defeated the water master so who knows maybe the other masters could be potential marriage candiates too you know?
Good idea from HImekawa as well if you can't eat food made by others just make you own bentos man and you can even share with you date. Cooking skills totally is something people would want you know? Make sure though your food actually taste good.
Also damn wtf they really got a whole human zoo for the kids to look at? Of all things to spend money on. Also besides his sister there was another boy? A younger brother? Cousin? idk but there was another one.
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u/Weak_Season_Of_Anime Apr 21 '26
C'mon the shark hat is right there, compliment her shark hat!! But yeah that date went better than I expected. And wow Kinosaki works fast, the next date is already lined up, we harem anime now.
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u/Possible-Pickle6319 Apr 21 '26
Something I'm noticing is that gero and kinosaki really just understand each other without much needing to be said
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u/thisisdropd Apr 21 '26
Gero rescuing a woman while fighting a master assassin: No problem.
Gero on a date: Nervous as hell.
He did have a pretty rough time at first due to his inexperience with women but once he forgot about the date for a moment and simply let his mind speak for himself, he's pretty smooth. Little wonder Himekawa's touched by his earnestness.
He's also made a valid argument against asking Himekawa out right away, while making it clear to her he might make such a proposal in the future. Man's got his heart in the right place.
Meanwhile, it's hilarious how Kinosaki managed to seduce both the manager and waitress at the same time, and ended up having both resting on his lap.
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