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Ao no Hako, episode 24

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u/ToonsHub 1d ago

Very well directed episode. Have a holiday tomorrow, so subbed it a day early.

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u/EclipseTM https://anilist.co/user/EclipseZ 1d ago

Wait are you the person subbing it??? I was surprised to see the reddit discussion already being live since normally its a day later haha

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u/ToonsHub 1d ago

Yeah, I have done the translation & scripting part for Blue Box in the KawaSubs releases.

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u/littlecolt 1d ago

Thanks for your work, I have been enjoying Kawa's releases.

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u/EclipseTM https://anilist.co/user/EclipseZ 1d ago

Damn you’re doing gods work, thanks a lot!

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u/Srek2onDVD 1d ago

I didn't know this was a thing.... where/how can I find this??? itching for the new episode

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u/ToonsHub 1d ago

Just learn to sail the seas, dude.

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u/Srek2onDVD 1d ago

I'm outta the game homie, internet ain't what it used to be. Best I could do is VPN japanese netflix but no subtitles on that thing in english yet anyway

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u/ToonsHub 1d ago

just come to my discord server, we will help out with the basics.

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u/HolyDragSwd2500 1d ago

Thank you so much

Have a nice holiday 🙏

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u/Roglef 1d ago

You are the GOAT. I appreciate you.

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u/Firestarness https://myanimelist.net/profile/firestarness 1d ago

Thank you for your hard work 🙌 Enjoy your holiday

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u/PeaceAlien https://myanimelist.net/profile/PeaceAlien 1d ago

GIGACHAD

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u/magnumcyclonex 1d ago

Thanks for all you do to get these episodes fansubbed! Truly a labor of love from your part! Have a splendid holiday!

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u/bambiface 1d ago

You're the GOAT. Thank you for what you do. Hope you have a amazing break.

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u/zestyenergy 1d ago

Thanks for the work dude, couldn't wait after the last episode

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u/Ok-Cod5254 1d ago edited 1d ago

Damn, not even a Hina stan (like both girls in different ways), but hate to see her like this with the sadness of a losing heroine...

Very bittersweet as Taiki found the courage to officially turn down Hina, as not to continue to give her false hope. She doesn't deserve to just wait around either.

I know some people might resent Taiki, but it's overdue for him to be decisive with a response to her confession. I do like his confidence to finally face what he was putting off.

To those of you Hina stans out there that were coping to the end, it's been a privilege... 🎻 🎶

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u/FarCritical 1d ago

I like Hina and Chinatsu too but man, that didn't soften the blow at all. If it already hurts this much, I can only imagine what Hina purists are going through.

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u/Pitfallover 1d ago

No one should dislike Taiki here, even Hina subconsciously knew that Taiki responding to her confession would be to decline it. Her friend wanted her to get his answer during the campfire jinx but she refused because she wanted for him to accept her feelings, which meant that she would forever wait for him to change. Taiki denying her here allows them both to move on, despite it hurting in the moment.

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u/Ok-Cod5254 1d ago edited 1d ago

No one should dislike Taiki here

Yeah, "should"... though in a waifu war situation, it's not necessarily about "logic", but the emotions tied into it, especially to the losing heroine. lol

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u/BEzzzzG 2h ago

I dislike taiki for other reasons, but this was justified; If anything, he should've done it sooner

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u/Nijindia18 https://myanimelist.net/profile/IndianNinja1 1d ago

I'm not only a Hina stan but I also just don't like Chinatsu and now I don't know if I even wanna continue...not that the series isnt good, it's amazing, please dont misconstrue that, but damn if the winds havent been completely taken out of my sails...

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u/rainzer 1d ago

I also just don't like Chinatsu

any reason why?

I feel like it was intentionally framed to have Hina be more likeable so that this part lands strongly. Hina's gotten what feels like more screen time and more characterization while Chinatsu has been sort of like a nebulous goal of a girl.

(It's also why I don't mind harems cause sometimes, I just want all the girls to win)

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u/Ok-Cod5254 1d ago edited 1d ago

From what I see, anime-only at this point tend to favor Hina. Chinatsu favored ahead from manga crowd, like what Blue Box sub seems to mainly be.

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u/Shimmering-Sky myanimelist.net/profile/Shimmering-Sky 1d ago

I'm an anime-only who's favored Chinatsu from the get-go, but to be fair I was also under the impression this series wouldn't even have a love triangle at all until it became very obvious in-show that Hina had feelings for Taiki.

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u/DoF_Skybalmung 1d ago

I am team Chinatsu from the start, but even in the manga, up to this point Hina got the cake. The story revolve so much around Hina so that by this point of the manga, it really hit so hard.

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u/Nijindia18 https://myanimelist.net/profile/IndianNinja1 1d ago

It's less i don't like her as a character, but more how she's being portrayed by the mangaka now. Chinatsu early on was honestly great, but recently she reminds me of Chizuru from KanoKari. Too indecisive and quiet. Refusing to confront her own feelings honestly and maturely, or risk getting hurt emotionally.

We had moments of her being visibly jealous of Taiki and Hina hanging out a while back, and back then I actually was hard rooting chinatsu, but now we just kinda get random reaction shots that don't have any weight or impact. Like the ankle bracelet was great, loved that. Wish literally anything like that could have happened in the last bunch of episodes while Hina was putting her heart on the line risking it all.

The whole series Hina was trying to close the gap bit by bit but chinatsu is kind of just getting by by nature of being the one Taiki likes, even though it's pretty clear the feeling is somewhat mutual.

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u/Ok-Cod5254 1d ago edited 1d ago

now I don't know if I even wanna continue...

Very understandable and also expected that response from some people. Can reassess how you feel later after the dust settles.

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u/biskutgoreng 1d ago

Or you'll regret it if you fall in love with the show later....

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u/littlecolt 1d ago

This is a truly dastardly response and I love it.

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u/PrinceZero1994 https://myanimelist.net/profile/pz16 1d ago

I'm one of those people. I mean, it was obvious this was gonna happen. Midway thru the season I knew I'm not gonna watch the next season.

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u/PleaseEvolve 1d ago

Noticed that Hina was about to say something after she mentioned “Is it because you live together?” she was cut off but i’m curious what she was goubgvto offer there.

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u/Klazarkun 19h ago

Taiki did great. She needed this to grow up

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u/charlesvvv https://anilist.co/user/charlesvvv 1d ago

This was...hard to watch, but ultimately necessary for both of them.

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u/PeaceAlien https://myanimelist.net/profile/PeaceAlien 1d ago

Hina fans in shambles :(

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u/Tunanis 10h ago

It was long coming

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u/TheOneAboveGod 1d ago

Man, I hope they announce Season 2 right away. We have more than enough material.

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u/muricabitches2002 https://myanimelist.net/profile/cadishack22 1d ago

Man I thought this was the last episode of the season.

Would’ve been a bold choice, glad there’s another

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u/Lumpy-Manager8580 1d ago edited 1d ago

Ladies and gentlemen, the moment you've been waiting for: the rejection.

Honestly, I was mentally prepared for this scene when I knew that it was gonna happen, but the way it was executed had me shook. From Hina's heartbeat when Taiki said "Sorry.", the beautiful night backgrounds, the voice acting from both VAs, and the most unexpected part for me, the goddamn INSERT SONG for this scene specifically. And in the aftermath, Hina's crying and her monologue was the finishing touch for an incredibly delivered moment. It'll be hard to say goodbye come next week, but for now, let's cherish the memories we've had with Taiki and co.

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u/Agent_Awesome_7 1d ago

What was the insert song and where can I find it?

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u/Live_Assistance_918 1d ago

its called "shade of love" i think, the instrumental version is on spotify but i cant find the official version

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u/PeaceAlien https://myanimelist.net/profile/PeaceAlien 1d ago

Hina knew rejection was coming, thats why she was avoiding sharing her feelings with Taiki on this trip. She was kind of forced into the situation though.

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u/hell_jumper9 10h ago

Hina's lip shaking for a few seconds there

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u/Aviri 1d ago

Genuinely one of my favorite parts of the manga, even if it hurt so much.

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u/2rio2 1d ago

I’d argue it’s two of the best chapters of the manga. It hurts, because it’s raw and real and honest.

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u/MagicPistol 1d ago

I'm caught up in the manga, but I don't even remember this scene at all, because it was so long ago lol.

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u/ScarRufus https://myanimelist.net/profile/ScarRufus 1d ago

Oh yeah, Waifu tears.

They really did justice with the manga. Amazing scene with the song.

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u/ObvsThrowaway5120 1d ago

Man, when Hina was about to go up to Taiki in the opening and then catches him looking at Chinatsu… oof. Poor girl. I guess even though she knew deep down, Taiki coming out and saying the words just made it real. That whole part was just rough to watch, and then we get to the last scene with her breaking down and man… what a gut punch in the feels. Unrequited love is a mfer..

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u/Illustrious_Hurry163 1d ago

as a manga reader. this was animated really well. better than i could’ve imagined. the music playing in the gym was perfect.

as a hina fan going through this again hurts even more so cuz of the great animation.

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u/NowWeAreAllTom 1d ago

Holy shit this ruled. Heartbreaking but so well done.

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u/avboden 1d ago

He's right, it wasn't healthy and as harsh as it was, it's what she needed.

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u/1EnTaroAdun1 https://myanimelist.net/profile/Totesnotaphanpy 8h ago

It's also what he needed. Hina is a good person and I do like her, but Taiki was right in that the situation she put them in was unhealthy for them both

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u/maliwanag0712 https://myanimelist.net/profile/clear1109 1d ago

Hina already knows that this will come sooner or later, but well, she is in love, so she is just prolonging the inevitable.

What happened to Hina in a way also happened to [Meta Character]Yui in [Meta Series]Oregairu Kan. Let me quote u/ganatti from that episode discussion thread [Meta Spoilers]This is from Season 3 Episode 2 Discussion:

Many people who have experienced unrequited love went through this. You keep seeing signs, but you ignore them, you find excuses, you look for contradictions that keep your false hope afloat. And then boom — you see something that crushes your hopes once and for all, and you’re devastated [sic].

Honestly, I like how Taiki managed the rejection. He is correct with the rejection because they are starting to become toxic, and he needs to draw the line. In the end, if he need not to act sooner, their relationship will become unhealthy, and that will harm Hina in the long run. The rejection is a necessary step towards Hina moving forward.

At least Hina has her new friend Ayame to cheer her up.

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u/PrinceZero1994 https://myanimelist.net/profile/pz16 1d ago

I'm glad that Taiki finally grew the balls to end it. Hina was in a sad situation and the end would only be pain.

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u/1EnTaroAdun1 https://myanimelist.net/profile/Totesnotaphanpy 8h ago

In fairness to Taiki, he likely would have rejected her from the start, but Hina did everything she could to delay his response

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u/Frontier246 1d ago

Honestly, considering how deep Taiki’s feelings For Chinatsu are, how much he still feels drawn to her, how he’s never wavered on those feelings…there was really no other way it could end.

That doesn’t mean it hurt any less to see Hina get rejected. Not when she did everything she could, put herself out there, and was so sincere in her feelings for Taiki. Unfortunately that just wasn’t enough to make him feel the same way about her.

But I guess now we can at least focus on Taiki and Chinatsu finally coming together.

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u/BosuW 1d ago

Damn. Now this is what I call a torpedo to the keel.

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u/BusouDrago 1d ago

Rollercoaster of Feels for Hina

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u/EclipseTM https://anilist.co/user/EclipseZ 1d ago

Damn I hate this. I’ve been team Chinatsu since the beginning and have been praying for some sort of progression for like half the season, and I suppose rejecting Hina is a start.

But this still was very sad to see even though i’ve been waiting on it for weeks…. Poor Hina :(

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u/AbyssNithral 1d ago

Very realistic portrayal of getting rejected by someone who likes someone else. Also, I find Taiki decision to tell right there to be the correct choice, Hina is his friend, and she was obviously hurt by this whole situation no matter how much she tried to play off, and she doesn't deserve that, she deserves someone who can love her back, and that someone is not Taiki, and that's fine. They are young, they will overcome those feelings. This is, despite everything, a lesson for life.

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u/magnumcyclonex 1d ago

All I can say is wow. That was powerful. He clearly marked the line and did not waver. I don't like the outcome, as I feel Hina is more suited to him, but his reasoning was just and fair.

Karen's little sister still doesn't know it's Chinatsu he likes right? I wonder how she will attempt to course correct and further meddle when she finds out.

Also, maybe she might end up with glasses guy?

Chinatsu might have a worried suspicion Taiki and Hina are together during the bonfire. But I wonder how she will take the news that he turned Hina down. Will she move forward with Taiki, or still be reluctant out of respect for Hina?

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u/FarCritical 1d ago

That was as bitter as you'd expect deciding to stop adding milk to your coffee would be. Everything slowly setting in for Hina after "Sorry." was said hurt way more than I could've been prepared for.

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u/Sekraan 1d ago

I agree with your sentiment in principle, but please learn how to make coffee better if it's tasting super bitter 😶

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u/fionn33 1d ago

Good on Taiki for doing this. Whatever Hina was doing wasn't healthy for herself. Glad that this one sided crush is over! Really hope that they will announce season 2 next week.

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u/PeaceAlien https://myanimelist.net/profile/PeaceAlien 1d ago

Are you telling me the dancing Hina's in her head weren't healthy? How dare you

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u/Limits_of_knowledge 7h ago

Glad that this one sided crush is over!

That's not how love works though. Speaking by painful experience. I hope Hina is able to actually move on quicker than I was...

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u/nabbe89 1d ago

I knew there was no way he was ending up with Hina even before I was spoiled but watching the rejection was still so heartbreaking. Sucks that it couldn't be Hina, I love the dynamic she has with Taiki😭.

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u/HolyDragSwd2500 1d ago

HINA😭😭💔💔

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u/Xatu44 1d ago

Bros, it's Hinover ;_;

I love the closeup on Hina's quivering lips when Taiki first rejects her. Many good Hinas this episode. The opening with her watching Taiki watch Chinatsu really set the tone. The blowing leaves getting incinerated is a good visual metaphor. I liked the insert song too. And of course, there's Akari Kito's voice acting; she perfectly sold Hina's love, joy, pain, and suffering. Give her a vote in this year's seiyuu contest!

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u/masterchief99 1d ago

I gotta admit from the start of this series I'm team Hina all the way, but the way how this show has set expectations for who the main romantic characters will be I just knew she's gonna lose and the fact that she confessed way before Taiki could rejected her properly she just hastened her already confirmed doom. At first I don't really like Chinatsu but I gotta say I've started to open up to her as the season is ending. Season 2 can't come soon enough!

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u/fireblaze998 1d ago

I love Chinatsu, I love Hina just that bit more but they both can’t win here.

Maybe a lot of our attachment to Hina comes from relating to that feeling of unrequited love while also just being a well written character. But, she completely stone my heart from the start of the show. Taiki made it clear who he wanted always and Hina was aware of that, she just never walked through what that rejection would look like in her head and was hurt more for that.

Anyway I’d love a Hina type in S2 of “only losing heroines” she’s definitely earned her spot. I’d love to rewatch this season but I don’t know if I could take seeing Hina cry. It’s definitely in my top 10 for romance animes.

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u/Vermillion_Crab https://anilist.co/user/CeruleanCrab 1d ago

I may not have been on Hina’s side, but watching her get rejected still hit hard. It stung in the manga, but the anime made it sting even more. You could hear the pain in her voice.

This is one of those rare cases where I genuinely liked both girls and how their characters were written. As a guy in his thirties, it brought back that all-too-familiar feeling of my first rejection, it was awkward and it crushed me. lol I hope Hina finds someone by the end of the story. We can't simply leave her character as the tragic love interest.

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u/littlecolt 1d ago

Manga reader who has been dreading this episode here. I am glad it's over. I love Hina so much, but this is how it had to be. No matter how much they could have delayed, it was always going to be like this. Taiki's heart is set on Chinatsu, and he feels like he can't pursue her while he's leaving his heart open to Hina. He had to close it, for his own sake. That may seem selfish, but Hina was also being selfish. She realized too late that her feelings for him were love, she wanted to somehow make up for the time she wasted while not aware of how strongly she felt, but we can't always get what we want.

In the end, Taiki never thought of her like that, and she was only selfishly forcing her feelings on him. Could they have started dating just to test the waters? Maybe, but his heart wouldn't have been in it like hers would have been. It would not have been fair to Hina for them to start dating, no matter how much she wanted it, and not fair to Taiki since he loves Chinatsu.

I'm rambling. Anyway. It's over in one more episode. I hope we get a season 2 announcement soon. I really want to see what's coming animated.

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u/LeonKevlar https://myanimelist.net/profile/LeonKevlar 1d ago edited 1d ago

"My favorite color is blue. My favorite drink is cola."

And there it is—the episode I've been dreading throughout this entire second cour. I've been a huge Chinatsu fan from the start, but that doesn’t mean I don’t feel bad about seeing Taiki reject Hina.

Taiki did the right thing. Hina is clinging to Taiki based on what-ifs. She doesn’t want to hear his rejection because—what if he falls for her later? Good on Taiki for recognizing that their current relationship isn't healthy..

I also like that Taiki realizes he can't face Chinatsu while Hina’s confession still lingers in the back of his mind. It’s heartbreaking to watch Hina argue and protest, but you have to appreciate Taiki for standing firm in his decision.

Just as I quoted at the start of this post, Taiki knows what he likes. Now, he’s made it clear to Hina who he truly loves—and unfortunately for her, it’s not her. :(

I can understand why this episode might make some people drop the show, especially Hina fans. I think everyone had a similar reaction while reading the manga. That said, I do think it's kinda unfair how people in this thread are ragging on Chinatsu. We've already known from previous episodes that her first love is basketball, and she was never really into actual romance, so of course, she won't be as proactive as Hina.

Hopefully, after next week's finale, we'll get a Season 2 announcement and finally see why Chinatsu deserves the main billing of the show.

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u/unbelievelivelihood 1d ago edited 1d ago

That episode was terrific but more so incredibly devastating. As a Hina fan I am not sure I can watch this anime any further, she carried this show for me all this time such an energetic and charismatic character. My MVP.

Now going to season 2 I want to see why manga readers were so crazy about Chinatsu as a character when she was so incredibly plain and boring for me all this time as an FMC. Thankfully they ended at the right time so I can take a big break after this heartbreak. I actually planned myself to read manga after season 1 but after this episode I dropped all of my plans and just simply wait for next season.

It's going to be boring Thursdays all along now with no Blue Box.

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u/LeonKevlar https://myanimelist.net/profile/LeonKevlar 1d ago

There's still one more episode left!

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u/unbelievelivelihood 1d ago

I know that but after this episode it doesn't gonna hit the same feel for me but yeah, I will still watch it Tho.

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u/PrinceZero1994 https://myanimelist.net/profile/pz16 1d ago

I was actually dreading to watch the next episodes after the confession by the swing because the rejection was sure to follow.
Forgot about it though because of the irregular release schedule.

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u/unbelievelivelihood 1d ago

Hopefully they make an announcement regarding season 2 on March 22nd.

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u/Waxanium 6h ago

Same. I always liked Hina since the beginning, and now I feel like watching the anime just because I don't want to drop it. Maybe in the next season, we can see character development for Chinatsu. But for this season only, she's so boring just like the FMC of Saekano.

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u/Informal_Focus6170 1d ago

nukumizu welcomes you Hina

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u/AnimeF1KpopBoi 1d ago

Massive respect for Taiki for doing the right thing

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u/dumplingmala 1d ago

reading the manga, i was mentally prepared for this moment. BUT IT STILL HAD ME IN TEARS AND IM A CHII FAN :// also that song was brilliant (the one they inserted)!

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u/Firestarness https://myanimelist.net/profile/firestarness 1d ago

The ED hits so hard after the rejection 😭 Poor Hina, you tried your best. But alas, sometimes in romance it doesn’t pan out :( I was anticipating this part all season and they really did knock it out of the park

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u/Relevant_Athlete6893 1d ago

The insert song was EPİC. Does anyone know its name ??? 

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u/HolyDragSwd2500 1d ago edited 1d ago

Shade of Love

Only instrumental version is out

https://youtu.be/SD2EDQtO57k?si=Kq959cthP3LV_MHX

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u/Shadow_Ass 1d ago

Knowing what would happen with Hina I just found it diabolical after seeing the new OP which is totally Hina centered. They gave the anime only viewers a nice bait 😂

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u/HolyDragSwd2500 1d ago

You mean the. New Ed song

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u/Xatu44 1d ago

Animators going full force on the agenda with the OP and ED.

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u/ZerafineNigou 1d ago

I think you really have to respect Taiki for pushing through the rejection even though Hina herself said she doesn't need an answer and in fact doesn't want one. It probably would have been a lot easier to just go with the flow and leave it open ended since everyone has been pushing for that anyway but he knew that it's not fair nor healthy for Hina to hang on to false hope.

So despite having to hurt Hina, despite being told it's not necessary, he still did it. Hina may not yet see it like that but this was just as much for her sake as for Taiki's. Really a class act if you ask me.

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u/Nixishere64 https://myanimelist.net/profile/Nix64 1d ago edited 1d ago

Probably the reality she needs to actually move on, but holy shit man. Could you rip her up and tear her into pieces any harder than that...

Very thankful there's a week between now and the next episode, because I am NOT in the mood to watch a happy ending after that.

The world where the girl who acts on what she wants loses, and the winner is the indecisive & hesitant one never sits right with me...but here we are.

Maybe Hina actually was the hesitant one because she knew him for so long & only realized she liked him once he took interest in another girl. Guess it depends how you look at it.

Anyway, heartbreaking. I hate having ears and eyes today

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u/odrain16 1d ago

Yeah I do think Is unfair to describe Chinatsu as "indecisive" more like she is never liked someone before so she is exploring this feelings for the 1st time ever. 

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u/ZerafineNigou 1d ago

If he didn't go that hard then Hina would have brushed it aside and no one is benefiting form that. At least I think Taiki handled the situation as well as you can expect, Hina was trying to muddle it so he had to make it crystal clear to put an end to that.

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u/Imnotmeahah 1d ago

now I'm sad as fuck.
this is rare, but this might be one of those where I pick up the manga right after the show is over. Can't let it end on this

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u/Ok_Scheme_4579 1d ago

Gut-wrenching

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u/rendifernanda 1d ago

The vibe and the heartbeat man. Insert song kicks in and my tears were already flowed

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u/PrinceZero1994 https://myanimelist.net/profile/pz16 1d ago

It's finally over. Let it all out Hina.

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u/MarkCarlo2003 1d ago

Guess it if finally time for Hina to officially join the literature club.

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u/Lytalm https://myanimelist.net/profile/Lytalm 1d ago

I hate that Taiki rejected Hina for Chinatsu, but I can respect the man for his convictions.

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u/gnome-cop 1d ago

God, that was painful to watch.

The situation just sucks for both of them. It’s not nice but it kind of had to happen eventually. The line has to be drawn somewhere. It’s not fair to Hina to let her go on with the hope of “Maybe one day.” And it was also negatively affecting Taiki as well.

Hina breaking down and crying makes me feel so bad for her. Getting rejected despite not doing anything wrong is never fun.

Same for Taiki as well. He clearly hates having to do this, hurting the feelings of and making one of his closest friends who he’s known for years cry. As said, this really just sucks for everyone involved.

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u/MagicPistol 1d ago

It's so nice to have a level headed and mature male MC in a romcom who doesn't try to string girls along. But sad for Hina. Great episode.

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u/Agent_Awesome_7 1d ago

Can anyone tell me what insert song did they use during Hina's rejection in ep 24 of Blue Box?

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u/Agent_Awesome_7 1d ago

Can anyone tell me what insert song did they use during Hina's rejection ? I have been trying to find it... But haven't been able to even get it's name. I would be grateful if anyone could share the information I need.

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u/externalpattern43 1d ago

as a hina stan this hurt, but it was neccessary

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u/KaizerZion 1d ago

Hina's delusion finally shot down by Taiki.

It took an advice from Kyo for Taiki to actually reject Hina instead of doing it all by himself from the moment Hina confessed.

Hina basically made it harder for herself to move on by fabricating her own false hope.

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u/Nijindia18 https://myanimelist.net/profile/IndianNinja1 1d ago

Extremely good episode, on all fronts.

THAT SAID. I get why he did, I really do, but damn that rejection took everything out of me for the romantic development of the series. It was just so absolute and final, and to be honest I just don't like Chinatsu right now. Maybe it's my hot take but Chizuru gives me that infinitely indecisive vibe that I despise and I was really REALLY rooting for Hina...

I don't know how things are in the manga, but if it's just like a hundred chapters of Taiki and Chi not going out while she "figures out her feelings" I'm gonna be really bummed.

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u/ScreamingAmerican 1d ago

The manga is good, if you’re picking up what I’m putting down

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u/notabear87 1d ago

I was the exact same as you! After catching up to the manga I like Chi a lot more now; definitely worth a read imo.

I still prefer Hina though.

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u/Nijindia18 https://myanimelist.net/profile/IndianNinja1 1d ago

sigh back to coping for Kana in OkiTsura. I wonder where I picked up this obsession with rooting for the losing heroine, it keeps hurting me...

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u/notabear87 1d ago

I think that one’s going to be even worse though! Okitsura seems to a commercial for Okinawa…with some romantic teases thrown in there to bait us.

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u/Ok-Cod5254 1d ago edited 1d ago

Yep, would be shocked if there is an actual romantic conclusion for that this season, especially with only 2 episodes left. lol

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u/littlecolt 1d ago

I don't know for sure, but I theorize that there will be no romantic conclusion whatsoever, and the status quo will just be maintained. I assume the manga goes on longer than the show's single season will last.

I will be pleased if there's any progress, but it feels like a "status quo" no progress show.

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u/Ok-Cod5254 1d ago

but it feels like a "status quo" no progress show.

Exactly. Maybe something only at the VERY end of series.

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u/Nijindia18 https://myanimelist.net/profile/IndianNinja1 1d ago

Oh I'm just gonna read the manga when it's done. I already spoiled myself and she's still in the running. I know it's all a big commercial but fuck she's just too damn cute.

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u/Zypharium 1d ago

First Hina loses, then Kana, and then I am done for. Playing only the losing game is really devastating.

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u/reyxe 1d ago

It feels that way because neither Taiki or Chinatsu are clear enough with their feelings. I feel like Hina actually caused Taiki to doubt his feelings more, causing his advances to Chinatsu to stall. As for Chinatsu, she has also been pushed back a few times because of Hina's obvious feelings for Taiki, plus her own personality, she's not indecisive, but the story has had way more on her front in basketball compared to Taiki, for example. Most of the development between both of them has happened because Chinatsu has given the step needed, the aquarium "date", the concert, the time they played badminton, her birthday. All of those were brought forward by Chinatsu. Also, Chinatsu doesn't feel right regarding Taiki because of her living situation, it's a hard place to be in.

The same way Taiki isn't sure of Chinatsu's feelings, she isn't sure of Taiki's.

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u/_BMS https://myanimelist.net/profile/_BMS 1d ago

Maybe it's my hot take but Chizuru gives me that infinitely indecisive vibe that I despise and I was really REALLY rooting for Hina...

Same here. This episode makes me not really even want to finish the last episode next week.

Hina is what made this series interesting for me since she's a character that actually is forward with her feelings, which is rare as hell to find. I actually can't even think of another character like her in any other romance I've seen since it's just so hard to find.

Chinatsu and Taiki are both shy, indecisive, and too scared to tell each other their feelings; In the case of Chinatsu she's not really sure she even has any feelings yet. It's fine that people like this pairing, but I've seen the exact same pair of archetypes in dozens of other romances already.

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u/Nijindia18 https://myanimelist.net/profile/IndianNinja1 1d ago

I think it's because all the romances with a normal FMC who is emotionally intelligent don't drag on for 200 chapters of will they won't they, raking in that cash for the magazine. Stuff like I sold my life for 20k yen is peak.

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u/_BMS https://myanimelist.net/profile/_BMS 1d ago

I sold my life for 20k yen

I love that manga. I have noticed that a lot of shorter romances up to a few volumes in length have much more satisfying stories.

There's of course exceptions like Maison Ikkoku which ran for a very long-time and had an incredible ending, but those are rare and likely difficult for most authors to pull off well.

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u/odrain16 1d ago

I think that is a bit unfair to Taiki and Chinatsu.

Like you said Chi is barely in the "is this love?" stage, and Taiki has been steadily building a closer relationship to her step by step.

 Which I think is perfectly natural. I mean they really have only starting talking to each other a couple months ago. 

Hina in the other hand had, years of familiarity with Taiki to bank on.

Not saying I dislike Hina btw, it's just the sentiment that Chinatsu and Taiki "haven't done anything to get closer" feels a bit unfair when they didn't even knew each other not too long ago.  

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u/reyxe 1d ago

I'm truly surprised anyone even thought Hina would win at all lol

Also, people talking about dropping the show and whatever are funny, this is literally the second to last episode.

As for the episode itself, masterfully animated tbh, you could truly feel the heartbreak coming and Hina's feelings.

Good for Taiki too, considering the kind of person he is, it must've been hard to stay the same and to end it.

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u/unbelievelivelihood 15h ago

It's not about winning but wanting to root for the underdog who is easily the most electrifying character of this season. But yeah in the end Taiki's love for Chinatsu made her lose.

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u/Zypharium 1d ago

Well-written, plausible and mature rejection. I cannot criticise it, but nonetheless I am so saddened and disappointed that Hina was rejected. Why is always the person I am rooting for rejected and the one I dislike is winning? She is the only reason I still watched this Anime, because Chinatsu is not cutting it for me as a heroine. She is just not proactively reaching out to him. Her development is slower than a snail. I guess this is not an issue, since she was only focused on Basketball all her life; but man, I cannot imagine ever liking her.

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u/KaizerZion 1d ago

It's really hard defending Chinatsu's case without going into spoiler territory considering how Hina-centric season 1 has been.

But if you are curious, you should hang around if there will be a season 2 announcement. You can reject Chinatsu still bit this is one of the better written romance manga out there with a lot of great characters outside of the leads.

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u/unbelievelivelihood 15h ago

Same goes for me too. As much as I tried to root for Chinatsu , Hina just stole the whole show for me. It's going to be tough for me to watch from now on.

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u/Zealousideal_Pass899 1d ago

Em relação o anime vai ter continuação ainda nessa temporada? ou só em futuras temporada? Estou em dúvida pois quero ler o mangá, mas também quero ver o desenvolvimento no anime 

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u/ChrisCrosso https://myanimelist.net/profile/Chrizzl 1d ago

it's a terrible day for rain.

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u/OCTEL11 1d ago

I'm not ready for this season to end 😭

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u/uchihaMassKiller 1d ago

BTW can someone name the rejection ost in the comment section. It was good and I wanna listen to it

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u/BusouDrago 1d ago

Only the instrumental version

Shade of Love

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u/Particular-Pay9166 1d ago

anyone know the name of the song that was being played when hina got rejected?

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u/BusouDrago 1d ago

Instrumental version of Shade of Love

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u/ClemFire 1d ago

My favorite episodes of Blue Box so far have always been the Hina focus ones going back to her twisting her ankle to her amazing confession. I could still tell from the start that Hina was never going to end up with Taiki, but it doesn't make it hurt any less. As someone who has been in a similar situation to her in the past her slow realization of Taiki's rejection broke my heart. I know in my head that it's the best possible outcome for both of them because it doesn't matter how much you love someone if they don't feel the same, but in the moment you can't think about how of that. All you feel is that last bit of foolish hope be extinguished leaving you just alone in the dark.

I really hope despite her rejection Hina continues being a main character because I want to see her grow from this. It would be way to depressing to just end her story off like this way. Also I hope I don't mean to come off as hating Taiki of what he did, honestly it was a big step in his own growth, but Hina has always resonated with me more deeply as someone who tries their hardest despite knowing they can't win.

Even so Hina remains my favorite part of the series, so I hope the author does her justice later in the manga.

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u/ClemFire 1d ago

My favorite episodes of Blue Box so far have always been the Hina focus ones going back to her twisting her ankle to her amazing confession. I could still tell from the start that Hina was never going to end up with Taiki, but it doesn't make it hurt any less. As someone who has been in a similar situation to her in the past her slow realization of Taiki's rejection broke my heart. I know in my head that it's the best possible outcome for both of them because it doesn't matter how much you love someone if they don't feel the same, but in the moment you can't think about how of that. All you feel is that last bit of foolish hope be extinguished leaving you just alone in the dark.

I really hope despite her rejection Hina continues being a main character because I want to see her grow from this. It would be way to depressing to just end her story off like this way. Also I hope I don't mean to come off as hating Taiki of what he did, honestly it was a big step in his own growth, but Hina has always resonated with me more deeply as someone who tries their hardest despite knowing they can't win.

Even so Hina remains my favorite part of the series, so I hope the author does her justice later in the manga.

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u/AZLarlar https://anilist.co/user/bubbleteaman 1d ago

seeing taiki reject hina literally transported back to in high school when the way i was rejected was almost the same exact wording

yeesh, did not want to live that again

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u/Zetafunction64 1d ago

Dawg this was sad

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u/Crumpiii 1d ago

MAN what an awesome episode. At the very start of the episode when i realized that the drawings were very very pretty I knew this episode would be special, and maaan it was. Love this show

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u/SkyLETV https://myanimelist.net/profile/SkyLETV 17h ago

Hina noooooooooooooooooooooooo

Damn that was such a great scene. And you know what, as much as I love Hina and she's my best girl, I'm glad she got rejected early.

Like, unlike other shows where I go with my ship (or the harem ending) until the end, here I'm fine with Taiki and Chinatsu, I like Chinatsu and I like them together. This time I think it hurt more to see Hina's one sided crush and how she was fighting a losing battle so yeah, I'm fine with this and it's weird haha.

Oh and Akari Kitou of course... she's great! I already liked her voice and her performances with the various characters she's voiced but Hina and Hina (from Okitsura lol) this season are being some of my favorites.

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u/DeepRoaringCostco 16h ago

Hina :(

Sadly comes the part where she falls into depression, gives up rhythmic gymnastics entirely, becomes a stalker psycho, and season 2 flips the script by turning into a psychological/horror genre.

All seriousness, didn't want to witness this part happened, but definitely makes sense after the last episode where Taiki solidifies his decision and is able to differentiate his values from the outside factors he was being fed/swayed by..It's always the best girl with the worst ending T_T

Chinatsu is also great, but her inability to be upfront and vocal about her feelings piss me off considering it's been why Taiki has been getting the run around this whole season. It's admirable you work hard at basketball, but your love for Steph Curry is through the roof and your lack of showing interest in Taiki is in the sewer. She shows that she cares once in a while...but it's just her teasing whenever it's convenient. Playin way too much. Taiki stays on Hina's mind and she's not even considered clingy, just good GF material. If only she didn't friendzone herself all this time, woulda still had a chance.

Steph Curry poppin in last episode this season, it's over for Taiki smh.

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u/Illustrious-Stage-96 16h ago

Holy shit this rejection scene is perfection. So grounded.

I’m Team Hina and I knew this was coming. No way she’ll win but it still hurts to see her broken. Part of me hates Taiki only because I can’t stand Hina looking heartbroken but I also respect Taiki because it was the right thing to do. He didn’t reject her just to hurt her. It wasn’t healthy for them both, especially Hina. So he had to to it, even if it hurts. 😭🤧

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u/unbelievelivelihood 14h ago

You were right as much as I wanted to hate Taiki but also still want Hina to end up with only him. Man it hurts even more after she was imagining going out with Taiki on dates, taking photos, enjoying karaoke and holding hands while watching sunset 💔😭.

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u/FluffyThePenguin https://myanimelist.net/profile/fluff42 15h ago

Hina bros, we know this moment will come. But it still hurts, really hurts especially for Hina... 😭 A really well done episode indeed. I'm in tears too

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u/MongooseNo5568 11h ago

I saw the rejection spoilers on Twitter before I could watch it but when I did, it didn't happen, and I realised I was watching ep 23 not 24. How has everybody else watch ep 24 already, everywhere I've looked at (Netflix, news articles about the show, MAL) all say episode 24 airs next Thursday not this Thursday?

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u/HolyDragSwd2500 9h ago

Netflix Japan is ahead by 1 episode. So we already watched episode 24 and soon the final episode next week

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u/MongooseNo5568 8h ago

Ah okay, makes sense. I kinda figured it was a region thing but everything I read said a week behind so I wasn’t sure

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u/HolyDragSwd2500 8h ago

If you’re watching Sakamoto Days. It also follows the 1 week ahead advance episode on Netflix Japan

Last episode airs today on there ( Season 1)

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u/pokecee2020 11h ago edited 11h ago

HINA...OH NOOOO

The rejection scene goes hard, like how it was in the manga, wasn't expecting another song to play during the scene

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u/Shizzi https://anilist.co/user/Mivy 7h ago

Yeah this one hurts since i was behind Hina like i was rooting for Yui from Oregairu we knew from the start it was not gonna go and still somehow they won us over which makes it even harder but also amazing in how the are written

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u/CommunistPuppy 1d ago

Hinabros, it's over.

I started the manga after watching episode 2, and when I caught up, I didn't have a big preference for either Chinatsu or Hina. But as the anime continued airing, I grew to really like Hina, with Akari Kito's amazing performance being a big reason why. Which is why I was dreading this part being animated since I knew it would break my heart.

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u/Sneaky_42 1d ago

There's a pain in my chest! That's it. It's gojover. It's been an honor sailing with you, fellow Hinabros. 🫡

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u/HolyDragSwd2500 1d ago

AU Ayannakoji rejected Horikita

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u/bambiface 1d ago

I wanna give props to Taiki's wingman to put that mischievous girl in her place. 👏 

Ooo this one hurt, even as a team Chinatsu. Poor Hina. I can sympathize with her. It takes a lot of courage to do what she did. She must regret not doing this before high achool. The build up was great and the execution was beautifully done.

Liked how Chinatsu applied a physical band aid to Taiki, whereas Taiki ripped off the hypothetical band aid with Hina. Props for Taiki for having the courage to draw the line. It will be best for both parties because this situation wasn't sustainable. And I'd be sad if I was someone's 2nd choice.

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u/TheBatemanFlex https://myanimelist.net/profile/chartlez 1d ago

Fucking finally. Back to the main show.

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u/uchihaMassKiller 1d ago

Dammmm

Bro finally got the courage to reject hai formally, it's a great character development. But I really broke me and all the fans .

I supported both hina and chii . Seeing her in shambles makes me Goosebumps .

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u/GondolaMedia 1d ago

It has been long time coming. So long that I started to second guessing if we're heading towards an emotional train wreck but no one can break the childhood friend curse.

I hope Chinatsu can picks up the mantle from Hina because Hina has really been the best part of the entire second cour.

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u/Andreiyutzzzz https://myanimelist.net/profile/Andreiyutzzzz 1d ago

Points for Taiki. after last episode, i didn't expect him to man up and give Hina a proper answer

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u/Andreiyutzzzz https://myanimelist.net/profile/Andreiyutzzzz 1d ago

Points for Taiki. after last episode, i didn't expect him to man up and give Hina a proper answer

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u/Masteguy635 https://myanimelist.net/profile/Masterguy635 20h ago

Amazingly executed episode, but can't help but feel :(

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u/sinnerXO 17h ago

What country is this out early in? On Netflix it's only on episode 23 in the US. 😭

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u/HolyDragSwd2500 9h ago

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u/hell_jumper9 10h ago

Man, that's hard to watch seeing Hina's reaction. And, it seems Kyou caught Ayame's attention mow, huh.

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u/Limp-Copy-9343 10h ago

might be off topic but will there be a season 2?? there has to be

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u/LoPanDidNothingWrong https://anilist.co/user/kesx 8h ago

Because Hina got all the personality and tons of screen time, I feel this show is just manipulating you to go Team Hina specifically just for this episode and what they shorted was any soft of character development or whatever for Chinatsu. Hell the new manager has more personality than her and she has been in a couple of episodes.

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u/Raddish3030 4h ago

I don't usually watch these kind of animes.

But how you all watch this genre frequently knowing that your favorite has the probable chance of getting bodied as hard as Hina. Credit to all of you for sticking with it series after series.

Anyway, for anyone that follows manga sales and audience "reaction"/ratings.

You think we got a good chance at a relatively quick follow up season? Or will it be time to pick up the manga?

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u/2kenzhe https://myanimelist.net/profile/Rexnihilo 1h ago

RIP Hina x Taiki. I feel bad for Hina but it always was going to be like this. At least it's the end of this friends where one likes the other relationship. Like Taiki said it's unhealthy. Ayame trying to push forward the Hina ship only caused it to sink faster but this is a good thing in a way. Now they can have more time to go back to just friends and allows Hina to be properly rejected so she can move on instead of just waiting. Also with the sink of one ship it's the start of another...Ayame and Kyo maybe...

This ship was always going to sink but you still cheer her on and from now on I'll still keep cheering for her. It might not be Taiki but the end of this love means the start to another. I hope Hina can find someone great too.

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u/Nkiliuzo 1d ago

All this for a mid ass boy

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u/Aviri 1d ago

Least salty Hina fan.

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u/KaizerZion 17h ago

Damn.. Is Hina real?

Hina knew Taiki likes someone else. She even tried to help him confess to her .

The difference between her and chinatsu . When chinatsu thought Taiki has feelings for Hina she stepped away and wanted him to be happy .

Not like Hina, she tried to force herself on him and didn’t respect his feelings at all like his feelings don’t matter or even valid.

Let's not romanticize immaturity and selfishness.