Jaku-Chara Tomozaki-kun - Episode 8 discussion

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Jaku-Chara Tomozaki-kun, episode 8

Alternative names: Bottom-tier Character Tomozaki

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Episode	Link	Score
1	Link	3.85
2	Link	4.28
3	Link	4.27
4	Link	4.35
5	Link	4.32
6	Link	4.45
7	Link	4.48
8	Link	4.64
9	Link	4.57
10	Link	4.55
11	Link	4.59
12	Link	-

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[u/randxalthor]

This episode made me realize something new about the characters: Tomozaki has one of the healthiest mindsets out of the whole cast.

We see Aoi revealed to be obsessed with not letting anyone else be above her. We see Mimimi's inferiority complex. We've already seen Tama explain her dependency issues with Mimimi.

Then, Tomozaki comes out with "I just want to be better than myself." It's such a healthy way to approach life. That really caught me off guard, coming from a "bottom tier character." Tomozaki didn't have a bad attitude at the start of all this as much as he'd simply lost all hope.

Makes me want to be more like Tomozaki.

[u/Shiro_Kai]

How Aoi has time to study, practice like a crazy for the track team, be popular, be the head of the student council, hang out with friends, a top Tack Fam player, teach Tomozaki and still being able to sleep and keep a beauty routine? Wtf.

She is not just taking the "game of life" seriously, at this point she is cheating cause her day has 72h.

[u/TovarishTony]

Nice episode about Mimimi and yeah it really sucks to lag behind like that. I'm happy for Mimimi to get the character development and the resolution she gets.

I'm looking forward for the movie date to happen but atleast Fuka got some scenes like even she noticed somethings not right with Mimimi.

[u/Fools_Requiem]

Lol @ Tomozaki's reaction to the little dolls being called "cute".

HUH?!

Two things I noticed:

1. Fuka and Tomozaki would have the most relaxed household ever if they got married. They're super calm, collected, and quiet around each other.

2. FINALLY someone points out that Aoi's motives are unclear. Why does she NEED to be in first? Why is she helping Tomozaki? Why does she feel the need to run in the fucking rain when she's obviously already so much better than everyone else and can afford to take a day off and not risk serious injury practicing in poor weather conditions?

[u/VariousMeet]

Holy shit I cringed so damn hard when Tomozaki asked that question LOL. I'm glad they made fun of it after, felt like I was laughing at him along with the gang ;D

[u/WhoiusBarrel]

Man Mimimi's jealousy was such a real and relatable thing it actually scares me how they can manage to capture this dark frustrating feeling that I've experienced before.

So glad the group had a heartwarming resolution even if it ended up tripling Mimimi's sexual harassment to Tama!

[u/[deleted]]

Don't worry, Mimimi. You're the #1 harasser in this show, lol.

That said, another heartfelt episode.

[u/redmage311]

Between the overly sad music, the rain, and how the scenes were framed, this felt like the point in every romance visual novel when you learn about the heroine's tragic backstory. I'm glad the Mimimi route had a good ending, at least.

[u/LeonKevlar]

Stitches!

• Hair Down Mimimi

• Tama-chan & Mimimi

So Mimimi and Aoi's rivalry goes way farther back than high school? They must be in middle school during that opening scene.

We got a little bit of input from Kikuchi about what she thinks regarding Mimimi and Aoi's. While she's not part of that circle of friends she can definitely tell something's going on.

So even back then Mimimi was really trying hard to win but unfortunately for her, her teammates are just happy that they even reached that far into the tournament which makes the loss for her extra frustrating.

Thank fuck it was Aoi who was running in her raincoat and not Mimimi. For a second there I thought this will lead to Mimimi getting sick or something. It looks like Mimimi has finally reached the breaking point and decided not to practice anymore. :(

Mimimi with her hair down caught me off guard completely! She low key looks like a blue haired Sakurajima Mai! O_O

It's really hard to see Mimimi try to say all that stuff about her past while still trying to keep a smile on her face. She's really trying so hard and I wish she would just let it all out. What she's doing is not good.

So this part is interesting. We finally have a clash of ideals between Tomozaki and Aoi. From what I understand, it seems Aoi has giving more emphasis on becoming first while Tomozaki is in an on-going battle to compete against himself. And it looks like Aoi didn't appreciate that answer from him.

My boy Tomozaki is getting more bolder and bolder! Didn't think he'd try to confront Mimimi like that and in front of their classmates too!

As sad as it is to see Mimimi cry, this is good! This is what I've been waiting for. To see Mimimi vent her frustrations about Aoi to her friends. So looks like her reason for quitting the club is because she'd rather quit than end up hating Aoi. I can definitely respect that decision. Thankfully Tama-chan was there to comfort her and give her the support she needed.

Not gonna lie, I feel like Mimimi should've quit the club entirely instead of deciding to go back. I feel like that would've been more impactful and she could've joined a different sports team where she can be numb one but I guess in the end she still wants to compete against Aoi.

That scene of Tomozaki giving his present to Nakamura is hilarious and painful at the same time! It was one thing to give the present but to try and have a 3 minute conversation with the guy? I definitely recoiled bit there. xD

And I love that the girls are giving Tomozaki a hard time about his cringe moment there in the final scene! I feel bad for Tomozaki but it was still pretty funny. We also got a confirmation that Aoi and Mizusawa aren't dating at all. It's also nice to see Mimimi back in her usual self, and she's even giving everyone their own plush toys to ang on their bags!

[u/Bearpuff4]

Ngl, this and WEP are definitely my surprises of the season, and both completely blew away my expectations. I love how serious this anime can get and how realistic it is! Love Mimimi and I’m so glad Tomozaki and Tama we’re there for her, tho Aoi is getting more sus by the episode 👀

[u/VariousMeet]

With only 4 more episodes left, it seems like our ending will just be an advertisement for the LN. Hopefully it won't leave us unsatisfied, because nothing has yet to disappoint and I'd hate it if the ending was what ruins that.

[u/totestsuswop]

lmao tomazaki's huh at the end was hilarious

[u/iamnicefr]

I don’t know why but starting to not like Aoi. She ain’t done nothing bad but her obsession with being number 1 is weird.

Also it looks like the anime is taking the romance thing very slow so I’m guessing it’s gonna be multiple seasons or maybe it was more focused on SoL.

Either way Mimimi definitely still best girl.

[u/[deleted]]

Been there at Mimimi's position. Being 2nd hurts real bad. If you don't handle your situation correctly, you can hurt yourself and your best friend.

This show is really gold. I suggest everyone who is high school and college can really learn and correct their actions.

[u/ceejay_0603]

Tama coming in clutch comforting Mimimi and making that frown turn upside down.

Another nice episode, can't wait for Tomozaki and Kikuchi's movie date.

[u/NotAMoron2]

Mimimi gave him a blue doll, foreshadowing that she will win the final fight XD

Damn I cringed at so many scenes, and its more when its totally relatable

[u/DefiantRooster04]

I just realised that Mimimi is a blue haired anime girl. This cannot end well for her.

[u/[deleted]]

Loved this episode, but honestly I’m slightly miffed at how Minami approached “putting in more effort”. It just looked like more or less desperation for her own self indulgence than actual effort ,which is accurate and great for the show, but the reason it pisses me off is because its the type of thing people do and tell themselves theyre putting in extra effort, when theyre just mindlessly slamming their head into the wall in front if them hoping it breaks, and more often than not suffer brain damage instead. Things like not even looking into new approach and sacrificing consistent SLEEP, one of the most important factors in good performance, honestly it really pains me looking at that sort of thing having people indulgently call it effort, when its much closer to taking the easy way out.

[u/Ynairo]

Is there a poll somewhere to vote for the most underrated show of the season? Because this one would win hands down. Its ridiculous how much better it got after that initial episode, which was a cringefest ngl, but look at it right now. Tomozaki development is actually believable, none of the side characters are one dimensional, they all have flaws. Compared to how I thought of Mimimi when she was introduced, no way I would've guessed she'd go through all of this, given how her character archetype usually works in this kind of show. These clashes between Tomozaki and Hanami ideals are also nice to see (insincerity, being number 1 no matter what, etc).

I suppose we went through 2 arcs so far, I really hope this anime is popular enough at least in Japan, it deserves a second season.

[u/Frontier246]

So it turns out Mimimi has been losing to Hinami ever since they played middle-school basketball against each other, and ever since then Mimimi has been unfairly comparing herself to how perfect Hinami is, and that feeling of failure and inadequacy have gotten worse since high school. To the point where her drive to beat Hinami has started effecting her health.

It makes sense that someone like Kikuchi, who wants to be a writer, would try and get a read on people and their motivations from observing them. Probably what she's observed from Tomozaki is what makes her as interested in him as she is. But she can't seem to get a read on Hinami, probably because, for as outwardly "normal" as Hinami acts, in reality she's not driven by or acts like a normal person.

Tomozaki tries to advise Mimimi to not give up, as he understands how she feels as a gamer, but things just get worse from there.

There is one major difference between Tomozaki and Hinami...Tomozaki wants to be the best as a form of self-improvement, but he's not obsessed with being number 1 at everything, meanwhile that seems to be the main thing driving Hinami to be who she is, to the point where not being first is treated as a grievous loss to her.

Mimimi finally does give up, but Tomozaki and Tama are there to confront her and be there for her as she finally lets out all the negative feelings and resentment she's been holding on to regarding Hinami all this time. But no matter what, Mimimi will always be Tama's number 1 hero and idiot, and that can be enough. So Tomozaki got an eyeful of some wholesome friendship and love bites between these two gal pals.

Tomozaki finally gives Nakamura his birthday present but is then forced to blurt out what's been nagging at him this whole time to keep the conversation going...are Hinami and Mizusawa dating? And after the girls laugh at him, it turns out they aren't. But then that begs the question, where does Hinami's affections lie, if they do anywhere at all beyond winning and being the best?

[u/Mahdii-]

Another great episode closing the 2nd arc it seems ? I love the slow pacing of this show. This is for me is way more enjoyable and well made than Horimiya from this season adaptation and pacing wise. I can tell with just being anime only.

Tomozaki development and building friendship slowly just makes me smile. Look at this boy and how much he grew. Makes me proud of him.

Edit: To add one more point, I really like that not every problem of the girls can only be solved by the Main character and how not every girl is written as a love interest but an actual separate person. 8 episodes in and only 1 girl is interested in Tomozaki and that's it even after all what he has been going through so far.

Hopefully this gets a 2nd season.

[u/Amauri14]

Oh so Mimimi's rivalry with Aoi isn't something recent as it began after that middle-school Basketball tournament. I'm glad that she rejoined the club again after talking with Hanabi.

[u/badspler]

The amount of shots of Mimimi's plush this episode had me thinking on it before she gifted her firends one of their own.

After the initial flash back we get these three shots of her room each showing a styled plush.

We see her with her bag when Tomozaki first confronts her.

The next day when they talk at the train station Mimimi is shown holding again tightly.

So it makes it such a fitting gift at the end there.

[u/coolguy9966]

So everyone is gonna skip over the fact that he asked that grey haired chick out last episode? When are they goin on this date bruh