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Nov 2, 2008 10:26 AM
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THIS IS AN ANIME ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS THE MANGA BEYOND THIS EPISODE.
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Nov 3, 2008 6:53 PM
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awesome episode i wanna see the next episode now that ending was awesome
the 'fight' between shotaro vs ren was awesome ren is so cool he is totolly gonna win all the fights against shotaro cuz he awesome like that ^_^
Nov 4, 2008 12:30 AM
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after all the hard work she get 10 point which is kinda sad
awesome ending and cant wait for episode 6
Nov 4, 2008 2:14 AM
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As each episode before that one was funny too ^^
so much work and only 10 xd ? but now she is 0 so it's her new begin to celebrity success
Also this Kyoko angel *.* kawaii
I wanna see face of Kanae in next episode hihihihi I hope she will get frustrated
Nov 4, 2008 10:05 AM
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I liked the way this episode progressed. finally getting to the best parts. And the girl who leaves Kyoko on the trail isn't Kanae is Ruriko the japanese idol for LME, just to clarify things.
Nov 4, 2008 10:50 AM
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MC53188 said:
I liked the way this episode progressed. finally getting to the best parts. And the girl who leaves Kyoko on the trail isn't Kanae is Ruriko the japanese idol for LME, just to clarify things.


Thanks for the clarification but I am to understand that she might be joining the Love Me brigade also?

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angel999 said:
MC53188 said:
I liked the way this episode progressed. finally getting to the best parts. And the girl who leaves Kyoko on the trail isn't Kanae is Ruriko the japanese idol for LME, just to clarify things.


Thanks for the clarification but I am to understand that she might be joining the Love Me brigade also?


Yes.

Please watch and understand the episode before you post. People will get the wrong idea on what is happening if you don't fully understand the plot. Love the screen shots you post though.

This is definitely the start to what makes Skip Beat so incredibly fantastic. The rise of Kyoko. I can't wait to see this episode. It looks like it ends right before the challenge, so I guess next episode would be even better!


Thanks but I am learning Japanese and I appreciate your comments.

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angel999 said:
MC53188 said:
I liked the way this episode progressed. finally getting to the best parts. And the girl who leaves Kyoko on the trail isn't Kanae is Ruriko the japanese idol for LME, just to clarify things.


Thanks for the clarification but I am to understand that she might be joining the Love Me brigade also?


Yes.

Please watch and understand the episode before you post. People will get the wrong idea on what is happening if you don't fully understand the plot. Love the screen shots you post though.

This is definitely the start to what makes Skip Beat so incredibly fantastic. The rise of Kyoko. I can't wait to see this episode. It looks like it ends right before the challenge, so I guess next episode would be even better!

Nov 4, 2008 11:47 AM
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Yes! next episode will be better! yay i cant wait... thats what i get for watching it so early x3

Note: im not liking how miyano mamoru is "performing"...
Nov 5, 2008 1:06 AM
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Pretty good episode this series is turning out to be a pretty solid one even though the humor is a bit childish it works at times, already being in this love me section her first major task is basically being used, although ren comes and rescues her it looks like that will build tension on the set it should be interesting
Nov 5, 2008 4:27 PM
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awesome ep! loved how they showed us a glimpse of Corn there and at such an appropriate spot hehe :)

The ash tray scene was CLASSIC! but i didn't completely like Sho's voice there... it... sounded like he was yawning? it's weird because i usually LOVE Mamoru! hopefully it was just that part...

and Ruriko is such a spoiled diva. geez.

I can't wait for the next ep! it will be amazing! ah, the showdown!
Nov 6, 2008 9:31 AM

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So uhhh, is Ren setting Kyoko up for negative points again since she isn't going the rest of the way on her own?

Pretty good episode, while the humor may be childish at times, it's rather enjoyable. The Love Me section is really quite amusing, and I can't wait to see if more people will be added to it :3 The ashtray scene was something else too, it was awesome to see Sho get completly walkd over.

Oh, on a random note, anyone know where I can find the OP for this show? I thought it was supposed to come out last week :(


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Nov 6, 2008 10:09 AM

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Bakayaro said:
So uhhh, is Ren setting Kyoko up for negative points again since she isn't going the rest of the way on her own?

Pretty good episode, while the humor may be childish at times, it's rather enjoyable. The Love Me section is really quite amusing, and I can't wait to see if more people will be added to it :3 The ashtray scene was something else too, it was awesome to see Sho get completly walkd over.

Oh, on a random note, anyone know where I can find the OP for this show? I thought it was supposed to come out last week :(



I will post it. When it is in.
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I liked this episode. Not as much as the last ones, but it was good enough =)
Ren vs. Shou was epic xD man, Ren is so much cooler it hurts
Ouch, twisted ankle. I know what that feels like, ain't nice at all =P
Nov 6, 2008 1:01 PM

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All I have to say is give me the next episode NOW!!!


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Nov 6, 2008 1:50 PM

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All I have to say is give me the next episode NOW!!!


Very true.
It was enjoyable but this episode was so slow. Not much really happened.

Moreover the outcome was pretty obvious. What will be happening next episode is pretty obvious, too, but I am looking forward to the expressions of the characters nevertheless.
Nov 6, 2008 1:57 PM
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Great episode, very funny and with good developmetns, and a great cliffhanger too, can't wait for next ep !

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Bakayaro said:

Oh, on a random note, anyone know where I can find the OP for this show? I thought it was supposed to come out last week :(



Yup, it did come out last week-ish. I finally had the time to rip and upload it. :D You can download it at my blog --> http://virtuesofharmony.net/alsy/
Nov 7, 2008 10:42 PM

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Annisa said:
Bakayaro said:

Oh, on a random note, anyone know where I can find the OP for this show? I thought it was supposed to come out last week :(



Yup, it did come out last week-ish. I finally had the time to rip and upload it. :D You can download it at my blog --> http://virtuesofharmony.net/alsy/


THANKS! :D Need to listen to it a lot!
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Annisa said:
Bakayaro said:

Oh, on a random note, anyone know where I can find the OP for this show? I thought it was supposed to come out last week :(



Yup, it did come out last week-ish. I finally had the time to rip and upload it. :D You can download it at my blog --> http://virtuesofharmony.net/alsy/


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Nov 8, 2008 7:30 AM
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I watched it today the serial amazing I really like it ^__^
Nov 8, 2008 1:55 PM

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They're are really doing a good job with this show. Even if the animation is not the best, the humour of the manga is very well conveyed. I look forward to the next episode...

Nov 9, 2008 4:22 AM

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I totally loved that Ren scene at the end, teehee. Can't wait until next ep <3
And especially loved the glimpse of memories part before Ren came~
Can't help it but after I rewatched few eps of D.Gray-man I heard Ren as Kamui -_-; Deformation.
Anyway, loved this ep and can't wait for more <3 *disappears to look at ch.131*

Oh yeah, ang...by the way, it was +10 what Kyoko-chan got for the floor job~
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I totally loved that Ren scene at the end, teehee. Can't wait until next ep <3
And especially loved the glimpse of memories part before Ren came~
Can't help it but after I rewatched few eps of D.Gray-man I heard Ren as Kamui -_-; Deformation.
Anyway, loved this ep and can't wait for more <3 *disappears to look at ch.131*

Oh yeah, ang...by the way, it was +10 what Kyoko-chan got for the floor job~


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Nov 9, 2008 9:28 PM

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I liked this episode. Not as much as the last ones, but it was good enough =)
Ren vs. Shou was epic xD man, Ren is so much cooler it hurts
Ouch, twisted ankle. I know what that feels like, ain't nice at all =P


Fractured*
Gah I can't imagine thatD ;
Lol Stupid Ruriko should realize that she basically broke Kyoko's ankle because of the pressure she put on! That fatty! Okay well obviously not but still, she's ...(no comment)
Next episode should be great;) go Kyoko!
Nov 10, 2008 5:30 PM

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Probably the funniest episode as of now. The part where Kyoko's bad angels shot down her good angel, was pretty funny .lol
Nov 11, 2008 6:39 AM

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lol @ her uniform omg i pity her soe much for that... can't wait for the next episode though I'm hoping that she loses more points than gains some back as well because of lil miss whiney is gonna get all bitchy about having her be carried then get over it
Nov 13, 2008 9:08 PM

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Kyoko-chan the Turtle. Heee. Not much different form the manga, still loved it and was funny as hell.


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LOVE ME! I love this show so far. I loved the end with Tsuruga Ren!! I can't wait for the next episode!!!
Dec 6, 2008 1:20 PM

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Haha, pretty funny episode, but Ruriko was pretty cruel and selfish =/

Feb 8, 2009 12:16 PM

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Aww, It's really noticeable that Kyoko and Kana (Minami-ke) have the same seiyuu XDD When Kyoko was saying "hime" it really was like Kana.

Nice episode, Love Me Section is just something so... funny !


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lol! lol!! lol!!! the ''love me'' section!!!! hahhaha... hilarious that president must be really cruel to out her in a uniform like that!!! its giving me jokes mhen... and o ny gosh!!! REN totally got SHO good!!! i hope he gets the worst in the end. BaKA!!!

Apr 27, 2009 4:19 PM

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I knew it, Ruriko is such a Liar... I feel bad for Kyoko...
Dec 7, 2009 12:52 PM

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Ruriko is rly biatchhh ;x
Dec 17, 2009 10:40 PM

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I'm glad she said it's an eyesore, because when I first saw it I wondered why she was wearing it.

I know a lot of people like the voice actor for Sho, but the voice doesn't fit, imo.

More points for Ren because of this episode.
Jan 7, 2010 5:23 AM
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Predictable but that's okay, also, the characters are really growing on me. All of them are fairly likable immediately anyway.
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Mar 3, 2010 11:38 PM

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People like Ruriko annoy me. >:[
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Jun 11, 2010 5:07 PM

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How is Kyoko mad when a hottie is carrying her?

Anyways, I liked this episode, it's the best one yet.
Apr 27, 2011 9:20 AM

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Fracture? Is Ruriko that heavy that she gave Kyoko a left crus fracture while she was carrying her? I think it was more like what Kyoko said earlier, it's a case of sprain.
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Ugh, the Love Me section is just cringeworthy. XD

lollllllll @ "Is this the passageway of evil??"

Man, Ruriko is such a bitch. Why must people be so mean?
Mar 3, 2012 2:58 PM

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Haha at the ending. Should be every girls dream to be carried by a man. ;)
Oct 6, 2012 9:21 AM

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Haaaa~ Being carried like a princess by Ren. What more can anyone ask for? <3
I wonder how Kyoko will react when she finds out Ruri's true nature. Considering that she needs points from this girl.
Feb 11, 2013 5:20 PM

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Pretty interesting episode. Ren vs Shou was intense.

Apr 20, 2013 5:11 PM

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Really funny stuff, the ending was pretty funny with godzilla and all, the development of her in that new section sure seems to get interesting real fast, but damn did she really have a fractured bone by walking up a mountain with that luggage?

Either way good episode, lets see what's next!
Nov 11, 2013 11:06 PM

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amazing episode as always :D

the Love Me uniform looks gorgeous!!

that Shotaru guy picking a fight Ren. typical for someone who is jealous of someone that is higher than you :P

Ruriko is acting too much of a boss. are all idols this snobby!?!

poor Kyouko getting a sprained ankle :(

it hurt like hell for her!!

glad Ren is there!!!

i can't wait for the next episode!
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I applaud Kyouko's willpower that borders godly and stupidity. I'm not sure which side she's on, tis a fine a line XD She's so adorable though <3
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Sep 30, 2014 8:46 PM

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Woah, she sure got a shitty job and now a shitty employer. It was so obvious that the other girl was using her. Kyoko, you're too simple-minded...

Now she's got taken care by Ren. I doubt the whole situation will get the two of them closer, but it will get them to work together though.

Ouch, Shoutarou got owned hard by Ren. I thought he would just ignore him and continue by xD
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She sure likes to put people on a pedestal; which isn't very smart as she has trouble seeing peoples true nature.
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Haha at the ending. Should be every girls dream to be carried by a man. ;)


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Poor girl
She's out from frying pan just to get into a lion's cage xD
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Need to get a BIIIG thought out into the open to air out my brain

I hate this fake, poser-ass, performative cuteness appeal the fashion/model industry has convinced themselves is actually THE true blue way to sell yourself as a model... They don't even budge when Kyouko convinces herself she needs to return to her former vapid boring phony-ass self as if the rebellious hard-ass bad girl she transformed into isn't a viable sellable angle.

Well... "vapid vanilla sweet girl cuteness" probably IS the thing that sells but deep down don't we all hate this? Like looking back at our boring vanilla horny teenage selves, don't we wish what we craved had more variety? something that feels more original? something that feels more authentic? Isn't that the purpose of these types of anime? Being (gulp) critical of artificiality? Taking the most predictable route of "massaging fanservice ego" to satisfy the audience watching a fanservice-career genre anime seems kinda pointless, no? Where's the story there? When this story has itself boiling in this stew of revolutionary attitude in its main protagonist. But this is an adaptation of a turn of the century shoujo romance manga after all, so maybe my modern sensibilities of seeing old tropes get tackled in a bold critical way has not been broken through yet by industry trends.

Maybe unpopular opinion but: New Kyouko is fine lol. We don't need to Mr. Miyagi her back to her former "unbroken" self with whatever sentimental self-improvement philosophy slop these money-brained suits are trying to feed her. If anything it's them that can learn a lesson or two from HER. I guess since she doesn't have a strong work ethic due to her lack of experience she's treated as unworthy. And yeah, she's motivated by revenge and sour grapes which is bad for the soul. But are talent agents really the right ones to be moralizing this to her? At this stage of the show? The way that she's a mess of a character isn't really the important idea they need to fixate on (yet). She's kind of a mess in the perfect way that makes her competitive in that industry. Run with it! Don't clip her brand new wings! Understand that raw talent and mold it. Don't fixate on "she's cringy and quirky" and pretend you don't see the diamond in the rough that the audience already sees!

I don't know what this show turns into in the long run and how her character evolves and maybe I'm more impatient for this angle of storytelling than others. But. If there were ever an opportunity for her to fight tooth and nail in her new home-grown Kyouko style of doing things, up-ending talent expectations, and bucking conventional wisdom and modeling trends, NOW would be the time to do it. Let her succeed. Let her learn the wrong lessons hard and fast. Have her grasp with the unexpected outcomes of going to far with it. But then ultimately not cave and realize the cute-tidy-polite-baby-girl attitude was all she needed to begin with. I don't think the story should conclude with Kyouko being a man-despising girl boss through and though. But "a girl boss that tears the industry a new one" would be a nice direction to feel like it could go in since we're still in the part of the show where the story has yet to define its thesis statement. However, with all Kyouko's second-guessing happening in this episode she's lost her rebel-girl momentum and seems to be acting naive and easily manipulatable again. Thus priming the story to keep Kyouko in a state of naive limbo for as long as it wants. For as long as it feels unready to let her do anything intentional or proactive. What I don't feel is doing Skip Beat any favors is continuing this "torturing poor dumb Kyouko for comedic effect" angle so we feel bad for her. Mission accomplished (already). Let's find the next thing the characters and story needs and quit dragging our feet!

If what I'm describing is something that happens down the line I'll be the first to say "my bad for being so agro" but also "I told you so" (insofar as they should have had Kyouko arrive on the path of this arc like LAST episode). Because what I'm describing isn't some other show. This IS the show, at least insofar as the way they've presented it (to me). It has laid itself bare in front of me with the clear path of narrative-least-resistance and fumbled the ball by doing whatever this episode is supposed to be. For the sake of argument let's say there's a reason. Skip Beat is probably playing 4-dimensional (or 1-dimensional) chess and I'll forget all about these unfortunate pet peeves in the end.

But why leave room for doubt in the first place?

Why *ARE* still here? What happened to the first 3 episodes' excellent momentum? I know from the standpoint of 'its only episode 5' isn't that bad but I also didn't think I could get weary over a lack of development or clear direction in just 2 episodes. It's not remarkable, many anime I watch have had this problem but it may also be the issue of this show not having much in it for me other than this one specific thing I thought it was all about. Humor, voice acting, production, dialogue... once "character writing" and "story sensibility" goes out the window I'm not sure how long I'll stick around.

But hey. Maybe we're right at the cusp of something fun and interesting. At best I'd be fine with the story meeting me half-way on my dispute.
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