Umi Monogatari ~Anata ga Ite Kureta Koto~ Discussion Thread

[Suwako Moriya]

Magic + Girls + Sexy outfits + Water= Well, decide for yourself, but I think it's a good time to start up the discussion thread.

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[Suwako Moriya]

It's clearly a set up episode as Urin the younger sister of Marin ends up unsealing what I'm guessing is an evil force. Oh, and the two interact with Kanon a bit.

It's hard to judge since the story is still in the set up phase, but I'm definitely interested in trying out a bit more.

Kanon could have potential depending on how she gets developed. Maron and Urin make for a nice pair of sisters. Also Marin is probably hot enough to make whatever body of water she's in boil.

Oh, and the ending animation has the sisters watching a version of what is clearly The Little Mermaid.

[TheGreenMan]

Oh, and the ending animation has the sisters watching a version of what is clearly The Little Mermaid.

That ED is really cute.

So, the orange haired woman is Kanon's mom (Did Kanon call her Oksa)? Damn, she's hot.
Kanon is fun to watch when she goes apeshit.
I really like the music in this show. Nice.

[TheGreenMan]

I feel bad for the mermaid guy. He has the worst outfit ever for a man.

[Fencedude]

Marin is absolutely, unbelievably hot.

Also, Kanon? Don't worry about being dumped, you're destined to fall in love with Marin instead!

Urin, on the other hand, needs to learn not to mess with sealed objects in the vicinity of Japanese shrines.

And hey, its the lady who sang the Azumanga OP doing the ED!

Did I mention that the girls are hot?

[Suwako Moriya]

Also, Kanon? Don't worry about being dumped, you're destined to fall in love with Marin instead!

Plus the fact the guy dumped her automatically means that he's unworthy and has no taste.

In any case, with people from the sea referring to what we consider to be land as the sky, I'm now half-wondering if there are people in the sky that consider the land to be the sea. Wait, that made no sense.

[EmperorBrandon]

Did I mention that the girls are hot?

I was rather amused seeing the bystanders staring at Marin's ass as she was searching around the ring. The people were definitely taking notice of those outfits. Heh...

I rather enjoy what I see of the main three characters so far, so I'm definitely going to be checking out some more of the series. I'm curious what the heck that seemingly evil force released at the end was, and how the story will turn out from here as well.

[Suwako Moriya]

I'm curious what the heck that seemingly evil force released at the end was, and how the story will turn out from here as well.

Let's flip a coin. Heads, it wants to rule the universe. Tails, it wants erase all existence. Of course if it truly wanted to be evil it would force Marin and Urin to wear less revealing clothes. Or get in the way of the marriage between Marin and Kanon.

[TheGreenMan]

I'm curious what the heck that seemingly evil force released at the end was, and how the story will turn out from here as well.

Let's flip a coin. Heads, it wants to rule the universe. Tails, it wants erase all existence. Of course if it truly wanted to be evil it would force Marin and Urin to wear less revealing clothes. Or get in the way of the marriage between Marin and Kanon.

Any less revealing clothes would mean they'd be naked.

[Suwako Moriya]

Any less revealing clothes would mean they'd be naked.

Did I type that wrong? I was trying to give the impression that the said evil force would make them to wear clothes that don't show as much skin.

[Fencedude]

Any less revealing clothes would mean they'd be naked.

No, if they wear less revealing clothes, they wear more.

[TheGreenMan]

Any less revealing clothes would mean they'd be naked.

No, if they wear less revealing clothes, they wear more.

Oops. Not thinking today. *sweatdrop*

[Suwako Moriya]

In this episode we get to see both Marin and Kanon transform. As expected, Marin seems to control water. Kanon, on the other hand seems to control fire. Go ahead and read into that what you want.

Marin's outfit does have the advantage of her barely wearing anything. Which isn't much different from the outfit we've seen her wearing these past two episodes.

That being said, I'm kind of partial to Kanon's outfit. The design of it is kind of nice. Not anything grand depending on what you're used to, but it still works for the most part.

Oh, and the enemy was some creepy female that was trying to bother Kanon. Doesn't that ****** know that Kanon belongs to Marin? In the end, she turned out to actually be an Octopus.

I wonder if Urin will actually get a transformation and powers of her own. Maybe I should double check trailers to see if there any potential clues to that.

[TheGreenMan]

I see Marin went to the Rushuna school of defeating enemies.

[Westlo]

*stares at Marin's ass*

God I love Kanon's voice too, sounds nothing like Mugi from K-ON!

[Fencedude]

Kanon, YOU WILL ACCEPT MARIN'S LOVE!

Anyway, I like how Marin's magical girl outfit manages to be EVEN SKIMPIER than her normal clothes.

Ending sequence is terminally cute.

[Suwako Moriya]

Kanon, YOU WILL ACCEPT MARIN'S LOVE!

Destiny can not be denied! In any case, the repeated talk about Kanon being "evil" makes me wonder. Is it simply meant to be a joke? Or they trying to foreshadow the idea of Kanon turning to the dark side? I hope not because I'd rather see Kanon and Marin fighting as a team.

Speaking of fighting together, I hope they're going to allow Kanon to be able to make use of her powers. It would be sad if every time she tried to do anything, Marin ends up stopping the attack and then hugging the creature into being good.

On another note, I want them to find some excuse for Urin to develop powers. I really don't care what they end up being. Just so long as she gets some type of supporting role.

Anyway, I like how Marin's magical girl outfit manages to be EVEN SKIMPIER than her normal clothes.

It makes you wonder what a potential upgrade form would look like. Would her strongest form end up being naked?

Ending sequence is terminally cute.

There's nothing like having a story summarized in a little over a minute.

[TheGreenMan]

Not interested in women, eh Kanon? Sorry, but you're destined to be Marin's wife. There's no escaping, you two are destined to be together. *Laughes like a Oujo-sama*

[DenpaWa]

Anyway, I like how Marin's magical girl outfit manages to be EVEN SKIMPIER than her normal clothes.It makes you wonder what a potential upgrade form would look like. Would her strongest form end up being naked?

And then they could rename the show Ultimate Girls 2. :sdsmiley:

[pi8you]

Oh, and the ending animation has the sisters watching a version of what is clearly The Little Mermaid.

That ED is really cute.
Did they just... they did, they summed up The Little Mermaid in 6 illustrations! Very nicely done.

That was pretty fun, though I'll be honest, the clingy imouto archetype can just go away now please (yes, I know, not gonna happen).

[Suwako Moriya]

And then they could rename the show Ultimate Girls 2. :sdsmiley:

Darn it, I trying to forget that Ultimate Girls existed.

[DenpaWa]

And then they could rename the show Ultimate Girls 2. :sdsmiley:

Darn it, I trying to forget that Ultimate Girls existed.

I'll never be able to forget the "train monster" no matter how much I wish it.

[EmperorBrandon]

Darn it, I trying to forget that Ultimate Girls existed.

Arghh... me too!

[HitokiriShadow]

So, apparently I could have watche this a week ago and I didn't realize it. Oops.

Anyway, that was pretty good. Marin and Urin have fantastic outfits (are those attached to their bodies? Urin's almost looks like its part of her skin).

Urin is currently my favorite, but Kanon was pretty fun as well (I just hope they don't overdo the Dark Kanon thing) and Marin was a pretty amusing airhead. I loved Urin's reactions to the movie in the ED sequence.

[HitokiriShadow]

So, apparently this is a magical girl series. And Marin has the skimpiest magical girl outfit ever. I approve!

Kanon has a pretty nice outfit as well. Kanon somehow managed to get confessed to by Marin, nearly tentacle raped, and turned into a magical girl/priestess all in the same episode.

I was also kind of surprised to learn that Kanon is 18. Teen anime characters usually fall into the 14-17 age range and I assumed Kanon was in that range.

[Ingraman]

Any less revealing clothes would mean they'd be naked.

No, if they wear less revealing clothes, they wear more.

Oops. Not thinking today. *sweatdrop*

I think that you had the correct interpretation for the way that it was written. 'Revealing' is a description of the clothes, and less is also a modifier for clothes. Showing less skin would be written as 'less-revealing' to lock those two words together and give us what we would never want.

You got it right the first time. Let's dream... ^_^;;

[Fencedude]

I think that you had the correct interpretation for the way that it was written. 'Revealing' is a description of the clothes, and less is also a modifier for clothes. Showing less skin would be written as 'less-revealing' to lock those two words together and give us what we would never want.

You got it right the first time. Let's dream... ^_^;;

Less Revealing == More Covering

[Ingraman]

I think that you had the correct interpretation for the way that it was written. 'Revealing' is a description of the clothes, and less is also a modifier for clothes. Showing less skin would be written as 'less-revealing' to lock those two words together and give us what we would never want.

You got it right the first time. Let's dream... ^_^;;

Less Revealing == More Covering

On their own, I might see it that way, but once the noun is attached to the two adjectives, I don't. Without "less revealing" being hyphenated, I see both words applying to the word "clothes", rather than each other. I'm not sure how you'd write about a desire to see Marin in less clothing (revealing or otherwise), other than phrasing it as it was written. I'm misunderstanding the need for a hyphen, then? English might be my native language, but it's been a while since I've had a class on the subject. I understood the intended meaning, but it just didn't feel like the correct way to write it, especially if I felt the same (less clothing is what we want! ^_^; ).

Either way, I enjoyed staring at Marin along with all of the other males at the festival. ^_^

[Draneor]

For being based off of a pachinko game, this was pretty good. Marin. <3 Urin. <3 Asumi Kana. <3 Horie Yui. <3 The outfits the sea people wear. <3 Kanon's evil aura. <3 Shots of Marin and Urin searching. <3 Her former boyfriend deserves to be shot, but otherwise I loved it.

Oh, and no wonder I was getting Aria vibes: Sato Junichi directed it.

[Draneor]

Did I type that wrong? I was trying to give the impression that the said evil force would make them to wear clothes that don't show as much skin.

Speak not of such things. There is a line that shouldn't be crossed, no matter how evil the being is.

I think that you had the correct interpretation for the way that it was written. 'Revealing' is a description of the clothes, and less is also a modifier for clothes. Showing less skin would be written as 'less-revealing' to lock those two words together and give us what we would never want.

This is one of those cases where the line could be taken either way, if you ignore the context (structural ambiguity). It's like the phrase Japanese history teacher. Is it a teacher of Japanese history or a Japanese teacher of history? Both use the same syntax in English so it's ambiguous, assuming no context. In any case, SuiIbu clarified what he meant.

[Ashyukun]

Oh, and no wonder I was getting Aria vibes: Sato Junichi directed it.
Ah, that does make sense. One more plus for the show...

[Draneor]

Kanon, you're mother said something would happen to you if you didn't become a fortune teller. Now here comes the tentacles.

A transformation scene! Our wish has been granted! Kanon too... Dammit. That's the outfit they went with?

Poor Urin, it was her fault, but it really wasn't.

And the evil tentacle woman was an octopus.

Kanon, Give Marin the ring. You know you want too. Dammit.

Another great episode, but that turtle is starting to annoy me. But twin mikos. A love blossoming... Where have I heard this before? ;)

[Fencedude]

But twin mikos. A love blossoming... Where have I heard this before? ;)

For serious.

[Ingraman]

This is one of those cases where the line could be taken either way, if you ignore the context (structural ambiguity). It's like the phrase Japanese history teacher. Is it a teacher of Japanese history or a Japanese teacher of history? Both use the same syntax in English so it's ambiguous, assuming no context.

I thought that that's one of the reasons why hyphenation is used, but I don't remember all of my grammar rules well enough. Oh well...

In any case, SuiIbu clarified what he meant.The clarification was there, but I was dreaming of less clothing on Marin. ^_^;;

[Ty]

Very nice first episode. I can't relate to the comments about an Aria vibe (I WILL watch that show someday, I swear it) but whatever vibe it was giving off I enjoyed. It was relaxed but still interesting. Kanon seems like a lot of fun, and all the girls are just adorably cute so far. Looking forward to seeing where this goes.

[Suwako Moriya]

Marin and Urin have fun with bathing while Kanon is with them. Lots of bubbles! Decide for yourself if that's good or bad. I'd say it's a bit of both for various reasons.

Ah, so we get to see Marin and Urin in normal clothing. Sure there's less skin showing, but the outfits are nice on them. And that's the main thing that matters.

To be honest, I'm hoping that eventually we'll have battles against enemies that are well actually enemies. Then again I would not be surprised if even the final boss gets hugged.

I will not be satisfied unless this ends with Kanon putting the ring on Marin's finger. We need some Sky X Water loving. Ok, maybe I'll be more realistic and settle for a bit less.

On a side note, I wonder if anyone will notice the ears. Or if that's just meant to be a visual cue for the viewer.

[Moe Moe Taiga]

Not a bad show. I love how dense Marin is and Urin is love. Kanon is alright too, she may end up being more than the obligatory tsundere character. I wonder how much of this will take place in the sea? Will that ring work in reverse and let Kanon breath in the water?

[Moe Moe Taiga]

Kanon's mom and Matsumoto were hilarious in this episode. I'm starting to like Kanon more, she seemed kind of meh in the first episode. It's nice to have a calmer show this season.

[something]

Episode 1:

- Oh yeah, I am totally feeling this already. Nice simple opening scene, and then the really lovely OP. Fantastic character designs, relaxing music, mmmm, please take me away SatoJun.
- Hey! I hear a Horie Yui! Excellent. Major points for Asumi Kana too. YUNO!! That said, it's a fairly different voice from Yuno. It's not really like her Ran (Shugo) or Natsumi (5-2) voice either. I can't remember Hyouka's (Index) voice well enough to compare, but the personalities are so opposite anyway that they're guaranteed to be different.
- Damn, Warin is entirely too sexy.
- Hah! What a cute little touch. They sold the "holding your breath overwater" scene remarkably well (especially when they dive back under and catch their breath), almost enough to make you forget it's usually the other way around. :sd:
- Fantastic chibi faces =D
- Oh wow, that character was Kanon's mom!?
- Hah, way to turn heads Marin. Sexy sexy sexy.
- Kanon is a riot. She should get along with Marin and Urin very nicely.
- "You dropped it." XD!
- Your ass does bad things to men, Marin. Be careful how you wield this weapon.
- These are the most amazing outfits ever.
- Ah, Asumi is channeling Yuno more, here and there. The higher pitched lines really sound like her.
- Marin does not seem to realize that she shouldn't be telling people she lives underwater...
- Horie Yui was such an interesting choice for Urin, but it's really paying off, big time. She might be my favorite right now.
- Wait, does nobody notice Marin has pointy ears?
- Silly Urin, don't listen to disembodied voices that tell you to open sealed boxes near shrines...
- So as some ancient evil is unleashed upon the island, we get... very pleasant music. :sd:
- Or ancient evil probably means that crazy turtle from the OP instead, it would seem.
- Or... maybe both?

Haha oh man the ED is cute. And wow, the ED song is a voice I don't remember hearing lately... Itou Masami. Jeeze, the last time I can truly pinpoint that voice is with Scrapped Princess and Azumanga.

Great first episode! All three leads are enormously promising. SatoJun strikes again!

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Episode 2:

- I love how Urin and Marin's skin and outfits completely repel all dirt and grime and stains.
- Fantastic as this OP is, I almost find myself wishing it could be like Aria and just play the OP over unique scenes from each episode. But then, that'd be a lot harder in something with a plot. And this OP *is* amazing, so it's all good.
- "I love you!" YES! XD
- You know, Kanon is totally pulling some Aika-like faces when she's pissed.
- Wait, Urin just... she acted like she put the ring in her pocket, but she doesn't have such things. Where exactly did it go? :sd:
- Heh, Marin seems to be afflicted with a chronic case of hugitis.
- Miko x Miko, confirmed! And you done fucked up, Urin.
- Heh, a mom calling her daughter evil. Though it seems like she has a point there.
- Ew, tentacles. Kill it, Marin!!
- Naked henshin!! Magical girl battles! With lots of acrobatics.
- And they're definitely not drawing out having Kanon become the Miko of the Sky.
- This is definitely more action than I expected from this show. Pretty cool.
- Hahah, he mahou shoujo incantation is written on her clothes? Isn't that cheating?
- MORE HUGGING! Marin will hug the evil out of everyone!
- Hahahaha, oh god. "I remember those eyes" ...it's an octopus. XD

Man, talk about a change from ep 1. Quite interesting though, can't wait for more.

[something]

Another great episode, but that turtle is starting to annoy me. But twin mikos. A love blossoming... Where have I heard this before? ;)
Yeah. :sd: I couldn't shake that feeling the whole time. I imagine this particular pairing won't go through quite as much shit though. =P

[EmperorBrandon]

- Hah! What a cute little touch. They sold the "holding your breath overwater" scene remarkably well (especially when they dive back under and catch their breath), almost enough to make you forget it's usually the other way around. :sd:

I thought that scene was done rather well too. It's really cute and amusing.

[Suwako Moriya]

It's clear that Marin might end up being the best thing that could happen to Kanon. Which makes me wonder. Let's assume for the sake of argument that both come out of the battle against Sedona "alive" and everything turns out fine.

The question then becomes this. Which route to take?

A: They're forced to part ways forever.

B: They go their separate ways, but are allowed to visit each other on occasion.

C: Marin decides to give up returning to the sea in order to stay with Kanon. Urin tags along to be with Marin.

D: Kanon finds some way to abandon the Sky and go to the Sea with Marin and Urin.


Speaking of which. I wonder if the entire series will take place in the Sky or if they'll spend some time in the Sea. That and I wonder if any of the creatures turned evil will come from the Sky rather than the Sea. Like maybe a Bunny turned evil?

[TheGreenMan]

"I think you have beautiful eyes, Kanon."

Bwahahahaahahaha! Going for the kill shot, eh Marin? Keep wearing Kanon down, just keeping wearing her down.

[HitokiriShadow]

Well, now we know that those incredibly skimpy outfits aren't attached to their bodies. I think Kanon needs to do more bonding with Marin and Urin in the bath.

[Fencedude]

Kanon is utterly helpless before Marin's love. ACCEPT IT KANON. ITS YOUR DESTINY!

Surprisingly, even when fully clothed, Marin is still smoking hot. Urin needs to try again though, the brown dress wasn't really working.

Suzuki's pretty cute, and it seems she really wants to be Kanon's friend, hope things work out.

[Isuzu Inugami]

In any case, the repeated talk about Kanon being "evil" makes me wonder. Is it simply meant to be a joke? Or they trying to foreshadow the idea of Kanon turning to the dark side?

They're actually saying "dark" when they're teasing her, which strikes me as something slighlty different from flat-out eeeevil.

Marin ends up stopping the attack and then hugging the creature into being good.

Kind of interesting that the "wise elder" turtle character was telling her to hurry up and kill it! Did he not realize it could be purified, or is he just expedient?


There's nothing like having a story summarized in a little over a minute.

Urin's reactions to it are the best part.

[TheGreenMan]

In any case, the repeated talk about Kanon being "evil" makes me wonder. Is it simply meant to be a joke? Or they trying to foreshadow the idea of Kanon turning to the dark side?

They're actually saying "dark" when they're teasing her, which strikes me as something slighlty different from flat-out eeeevil.




Urin will be the one to turn evil, I'm sure of it. It would follow other magical girl shows' plots.

[HitokiriShadow]

Urin will be the one to turn evil, I'm sure of it. It would follow other magical girl shows' plots.

Yep. I fully either Sedna (or whatever their name was) to woo her to her side and/or for her to turn out to be some other destined miko (but in both cases, I don't think she will need much coaxing to do it). But regardless of how it happens, I will be surprised if she doesn't end up fighting Marin and Kanon at some point.

[TheGreenMan]

Urin will be the one to turn evil, I'm sure of it. It would follow other magical girl shows' plots.

Yep. I fully either Sedna (or whatever their name was) to woo her to her side and/or for her to turn out to be some other destined miko (but in both cases, I don't think she will need much coaxing to do it). But regardless of how it happens, I will be surprised if she doesn't end up fighting Marin and Kanon at some point.


Urin's lines in episode 3 to Kanon and her reaction to Marin hugging Kanon in the same episode confirmed to me that it will happen.

[Fencedude]

This is obviously cause for more sisterly skinship

[Suwako Moriya]

Two major differences in this battle are that we got Warin fighting along side them using a weapon. Also the "boss" got crushed by boulder instead of being hugged into submission.

It's definite that Kanon is growing more fond of Marin. Or maybe I'm reading too much into things. Ah like I care.

They're also not being very subtle about the future for Urin. On that note if she's destined to turn evil then I'd like to ask them two favors. First, get it over with. Second, don't spend too much time on it.

Having a short two or three episode arc dedicated to Urin's issues and trying to resolve that could work. However I'm not sure I want another case of character getting relegated to "villain" status. Where by the time she stops being evil the show is more or less over.

It's clear that Urin's "I want to cling to my sister and I hate the Sky" issues need to be address,ed but I'd like it done in such a way that there will be time to see her in action after the issue is resolved.

Yes, I realize that I'm worrying a bit too much here, but even so...

[TheGreenMan]

Oh noes! It looks like Kanon has some competition! I swear, the baddies want Kanon, the good guys want Marin.

[Suwako Moriya]

Oh noes! It looks like Kanon has some competition! I swear, the baddies want Kanon, the good guys want Marin.

Wow. So it doesn't matter if a person is good or evil. They're still going to get in the way of true love.

[Suwako Moriya]

Kanon creates necklace for Urin using the ring.

An event surrounding an eclipse happens.

Marin says stuff that she didn't want to say to Urin. Temporary Posession?

Urin decides to wear the ring on her finger and we get evil energy.

I'm going to bet that the fancy dressed lady who sang in the first episode and appeared again in this episode is actually the main villain.

[something]

Thread is on ep 5? Damn, here's hoping releases catch up.

Episode 3:

- Op <3
- Haha what are they watching on TV?
- Actually, I suppose what's odder is that Kanon's mom is totally okay with this situation...
- I love how Kanon's mom Miyako just describes her daughter as a reservoir of evil.
- Chibi! And getting in the bath with Kanon? =D!
- Ahahahahaha, I love them. And I still think Kanon is totally channeling Aika.
- Bubbles everywhere! Bath scene is amazing~
- Marin, what are you wearing!? So much cloth! How indecent! Take that off this instant! (Okay, she still looks cute.)
- And Urin is adorable~~ But now they have to work off their debt.
- Suzuki is quite hot.
- Heh, nice fortune telling, Marin. Offering the ball to the customer. :sd:
- Evil tree Kanon!
- What are the girls' accents, btw? It didn't immediately strike me as Kansai-ben or anything, and it's not just one character's quirk because Kanon and Suzuki both have it. I think Miyako did too.
- "You have such beautiful eyes." Once you bring up the eyes, there's no going back! Get married now!!
- Urin approves of the hugging. =D But not of Kanon's attitude. Poor Urin. =( Marin may be able to hug the evil out of demonic spirits, but Kanon is another matter entirely.
- OH DEAD GOD WHAT THE FUCK IS THAT. They're absolutely terrifying.
- ...Oh I do not like these things are all. Kill them now, Marin! KILL!!! (Or knowing you, hug them.)
- Henshin. Fighting. Kanon just wants a friend! And the hugging >_> Save those hugs for Urin and Kanon!
- Yes! Just like that! Telling her you love her while doing it gets bonus points! Blushing indicates critical strike!

[Ty]

- What are the girls' accents, btw? It didn't immediately strike me as Kansai-ben or anything, and it's not just one character's quirk because Kanon and Suzuki both have it. I think Miyako did too.

It didn't seem like Okinawa, but the locale in this show reminds me of the southern island you see in the middle story of 5 Centimeters per Second.

[Suwako Moriya]

Lots of butterflies!

So a female turtle gets to be a twin tails.

Urin has joined the dark side and decides to return to the sea.

Would be funny if the second half of the series took place in the water.

[Fencedude]

Ahahahaha...Warin and Sam are hilarious. Sam especially. *sparkle*

Kanon's reaction to Sam was probably the best part of the episode.

[TheGreenMan]

Kanon's reaction to Sam was probably the best part of the episode.


Yeah, that was hilarious. I bet Kanon could take down Sedna just with her evil aura alone.

[Fencedude]

I realized who Sam reminds me of, he's Kaito!

[HitokiriShadow]

Kanon's little "I'm angry and craaaaazy ahahahaha" thing is getting old.

Warin was pretty awesome though. She doesn't need any magical girl powers to kick ass.

[Suwako Moriya]

Warin was pretty awesome though. She doesn't need any magical girl powers to kick ass.

That's probably because Warin realized something. In addition to the Chemist class, there's also the Squire class. Yeah, I just had to make an FFT reference and a poor one at that.

[something]

Episode 4:

- Argh, why are there no timely, quality releases for this? Seriously.
- Warin to the rescue!
- Kanon flips out again. Urin diffuses the situation! She's so cute.
- Holding hands! THAT MEANS MARRIAGE.
- It's time for spelunking! Marin's chibi form really is adorable.
- Ahaha, have a picnic on the pirate ship. Also, I wonder if this will be a good opportunity for Kanon to get the bracelet and go underwater? If the cave fills up, all Marin has to do is remove the bracelet and she's fine. And in that case, Kanon needs to put it on.
- Mysterious shadow! Definitely not Warin! And some dude.
- Haha, Warin is totally the jealous type.
- Sam plays with skeletons o_O You know, it's pretty morbid to have a picnic surrounded by human skeletons.
- Silly Warin. Kanon was finally on the path to becoming "pure" and now you're totally pissing her off again.
- Haha, oh wow, Sam's smooth moves do not go over well. He doesn't realize that Kanon has become Marin's.
- ...She's so evil she reanimated the dead. He said MIKO, not NECROMANCER.
- Holy shit Warin. Niiiice. Although she goes and pisses off Kanon again just as she's about to transform. :sd:
- Well there's the water, as expected, but Kanon getting separated from Marin (and Marin losing a ring) sort of complicates things. Maybe Kanon will find the ring that was left behind.
- Uhhh, fireballs into the water? Are you trying to cook your undersea friends alive?
- Oh. Kanon can breathe underwater as the miko? Also, no enemy hugging this time! I guess if it's not a "cute" sea creature it doesn't count. :sd:
- Or not. I guess she can just hold her breath a long time. Anyway, fantastic shot! Marin looking up at Kanon from under the water. Kanon looking down at Marin from above. <3

So yeah, anyone want to take bets on how many episodes it takes Urin to become possessed by Sedna?

[something]

Warin was pretty awesome though. She doesn't need any magical girl powers to kick ass.
She actually came off as being the most capable one there, which is a bit strange.

[Suwako Moriya]

Marin decides to chase after Urin and thus travels into the sea. Kanon decides to follow Marin. Although it took her time to find a way to breath under water. It figures those would work in reverse for Sky people.

[something]

Episode 5:

- Kanon wonders if an imouto might not be so bad... =D Marry Marin and it will become a reality!!
- There's that singing girl again.
- Hah, there's one thing Kanon and her mother have in common. A love of easy money!
- You know, they're really worried about the eclipse's potential effect on Kanon, but I think it's Urin they should be more concerned about.
- ::blinks:: Has Kanon's ex spoken before? It's Sawashiro Miyuki! Anyway, we find out that Kanon getting dumped was, indeed, completely her fault. Or so it seems anyway.
- No, Marin, no. Do not protect those feelings. Redirect them towards yourself!
- Urin is being ignored. ;_;
- ...Seriously, stop ignoring Urin!
- Hah, Sam is hitting on various sea creatures and they all reject him.
- Ouuuuuuch. Marin gets controlled and bitches out Urin? ;_; This show is so mean to Urin.
- ...Kojima's new girlfriend may be hot, but oh god she's a bitch. Leave Kanon alone, she needs to find Urin!
- Ahahah! Marin's breasts are victorious!
- Cute black haired girl! Could she be the one singing that song? I hope she's not just an extra. (Edit: Well, she's not the singing girl, we see her again later)
- Is that an evil Marin? >_>
- Uuuuuuuurin =(
- And Urin puts on a ring that has absorbed so much evil, right when she's feeling her most depressed, and just as the eeevil eclipse hits its climax. THAT'S NOT GOOD.

What is good, though, is the whole awesome sequence at the end. That's some fantastic stuff. I definitely think Urin is my favorite right now, but the main three are all really awesome. Man I can't wait for the next epi--OHWAIT I'm gonna watch it right now =D

[Fencedude]

UUUUURRRRRIIIIIINNNNN

*hugs her*

Also Marin, Kanon needs to love you, not that guy no one cares about. Please take care of this for me. kthx

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Episode 6:

- Heh again with the possession and saying something harsh, although time this it wasn't really all that unreasonable to say. :sd:
- I like how the girl Urin meets here was shown to us first in the previous episode. You see then that her issue is totally a mirror of Urin's, but then she doesn't show up until here.
- And it's somewhat amusing that the only person who is keeping their head on straight is Kanon, who everyone was most worried about.
- Thank god, finally a Sedna underling that isn't absolutely hideous looking. Hell, Marin and Urin seem decidedly more dangerous right now than her.
- Urin got eaten by butterflies!
- Let's just henshin in front of singing girl! ...Who totally just teleported.
- Hey it's Suzuki!
- You may be happy to see Urin again, Marin, but could you at least notice that she's acting nearly comatose? That's... not normal.
- Well I guess she finally started to notice at dinner.
- Heh, oh man Suzuki is so cute. Let me call you to turn on your TV and see me so you can take a picture of me on your TV with your phone and send it to me. :sd:
- Ah, kinda figured cute girl was the female turtle. Turtles aren't cute though. Turn back into a human!
- Yikes, Urin is possessed pretty hardcore. I hope she doesn't spend too much of the show under this influence.
- ...Where did she get her bikini back from? Maybe that's what she wears for underwear...

Hmmmm. The drama is definitely piling on now. Very interested in seeing where it goes in the end, but short term it seems pretty obvious that Urin will stay possessed at least long enough to free undersea Sedna.

Also, sukumizu Kanon next time!

[Suwako Moriya]

I hope she doesn't spend too much of the show under this influence.

It would be sad if we got yet another case of a character reduced to nothing more than a puppet role.

[Fencedude]

And that is why Horie Yui is playing Urin.

I half expected her to start cackling and going on about Beatrice.

AND STOP BEING SO STRAIGHT KANON!

[Suwako Moriya]

I half expected her to start cackling and going on about Beatrice.

On a side note, it's nice to know that certain series are trying to convince us to fear the butterflies.

AND STOP BEING SO STRAIGHT KANON!

Could that be the true source of her evil aura? Only by allowing the sea to wash the sky can she become truly pure. Ok, I think I worded that wrong.

[Fencedude]

I half expected her to start cackling and going on about Beatrice.

On a side note, it's nice to know that certain series are trying to convince us to fear the butterflies.


No kidding.

Gold butterflies, Silver butterflies, and a young girl played by Horie Yui.

[Suwako Moriya]

On a side note, it's nice to know that certain series are trying to convince us to fear the butterflies.
No kidding.

Gold butterflies, Silver butterflies, and a young girl played by Horie Yui.

Which begs the question. Had one of the girls in Yes Pretty Cure 5 (Go Go)! been voiced by Horie Yui, would it have had an effect on the butterfly aspect? Why am I even asking that?

[Sly05]

It would be sad if we got yet another case of a character reduced to nothing more than a puppet role.

I hope it doesn't last long as well. Personally, I have no problems with Urin becoming a third priestess and wouldn't even mind four (if they include that singing girl).

[Fencedude]

It would be sad if we got yet another case of a character reduced to nothing more than a puppet role.

I hope it doesn't last long as well. Personally, I have no problems with there being three priestesses or even four (if they include that singing girl).

Singing girl is very intriguing.

[Suwako Moriya]

Singing girl is very intriguing.

Singing girl is destined to either be a powerful ally or perhaps a most dangerous enemy.

[Suwako Moriya]

Having re-watched episode 7, I'd like to say the following. Yes, I realize the show is setting it up so that I'm supposed to be blaming Sedna. However it still doesn't change the fact Urin is actually start to frustrate me a bit. It looks like she's destined to be another one of those characters.:sweat:

[Fencedude]

I find it interesting how easily the show moves from Marin being in the "dominant" position of the pair, to Kanon taking that spot. It felt very natural in the way events conspired to increase Kanon's confidence while simultaneously breaking down one of the foundations of Marin's life.

[Shiroi Hane]

And hey, its the lady who sang the Azumanga OP doing the ED!
I was thinking Heart of Air (ZoE 2, Haibane) more than Oranges and Lemons (Azumanga) but then I find out that the reason they sound similar is they actually have the same singer.

[Suwako Moriya]

Marin is definitely having way too many issues right now. Which is causing her to have a pretty bad attitude.

The scene with Kanon and Ooshima was pretty nice over all. Ooshima is turning out to be a decent character over all.

I like how they suggest because Kanon can transform in spite of having darkness in her heart, she can help Marin out.

Actually, I think the fact Kanon has the darkness out in the open might be the secret. Ie she's more balanced and real. Where as Marin was in some ways kind of fake.

[Fencedude]

I never noticed that Ooshima was Toyosaki Aki. That made her conversation with Kanon pretty amusing.

Speaking of which, she can HAVE Kojima! Do you hear this Kanon!?

Good episode overall.

[Suwako Moriya]

I never noticed that Ooshima was Toyosaki Aki. That made her conversation with Kanon pretty amusing.

Ah, I'm so used to her as Yui and Kana, that the thought of Ooshima being her never crossed my mind.

Speaking of which, she can HAVE Kojima! Do you hear this Kanon!?

Good idea. Although there's the still the "Urin" factor to deal with.:sweat:

[Suwako Moriya]

To bring up something that I said at another forum. I'm finding the main problem with Kojima is the fact that it feels like he's mainly just there. Perhaps it has to do with the focus he gets. Then again more focus on him would mean less focus on more important people. So maybe "just being there" isn't such a bad thing.

[Fencedude]

To bring up something that I said at another forum. I'm finding the main problem with Kojima is the fact that it feels like he's mainly just there. Perhaps it has to do with the focus he gets. Then again more focus on him would mean less focus on more important people. So maybe "just being there" isn't such a bad thing.

Its hard to really "root" for him and Kanon to get together when, honestly, I it doesn't seem like Kanon's all that interested.

Compare Ooshima and Kanon in this episode, does anyone really think Kanon is that into him?

Now granted, its quite possible that Kojima has no interesting in Ooshima, but that doesn't mean he and Kanon should get together.

[Suwako Moriya]

Compare Ooshima and Kanon in this episode, does anyone really think Kanon is that into him?

Honestly, the main thing we've gotten from Kanon is her complaining about being "dumped". How much weight that actually has is another story. Either way, Ooshima is showing the stronger interest.


Now granted, its quite possible that Kojima has no interesting in Ooshima, but that doesn't mean he and Kanon should get together.

True. I can see it now. Ooshima loses Kojima to Kanon. Kojima loses Kanon to Marin. Kanon loses Marin to Urin. Marin loses Urin to Sedna. Urin loses Marin to Kanon. Wait, that breaks the cycle. There's also Suzuki losing or maybe I should say not getting enough screen time.

[Suwako Moriya]

Kanon does some hugging of the Marin.

Kojima has an actual role in the episode aside from just being the guy that Kanon claims dumped her.

We get multiple flashbacks varying from "new" to "old".

Suzuki makes an appearance. Some of the things she had them do are things I'm probably not flexible enough for.

Ooshima continues to get screen time and be amusing.

Two enemies appear for the sake of being the monster(s) of the week or rather next week. Since they appear late enough in the episode that there's no time to defeat them yet.

Oh, and Marin finally transforms again. Kanon transforms as well. Now all they need is someone to use as target practice. Oh, right those two that appeared near the end. They'll do just fine.

[something]

Episode 7:

- Honestly, one turtle was quite enough, I don't think I want more hanging around. Unless she promises to go into human form and stay there.
- Evil red eyes look surprisingly good on Urin.
- Marin is good at taking off her clothes!
- Finally we head down into the sea. And Marin's sexy outfit returns!
- Warin arrives!
- And Kanon in a school swimsuit, YAY. Also, she's rolling up sleeves she doesn't have...
- Haha she has to try these one by one?
- GO AWAY KOJIMA. ...Even if you're Sawashiro Miyuki... damnit I'm conflicted.
- Ahaha, watching Kanon try each item is far too fun.
- Kanon writhing around on the floor in her swimsuit. That's glorious.
- And what a camera angle just now. O_O
- "Technique to make her breasts look bigger." SUCCESS. She may be a bitch but she's so very hot. And I just love hearing Toyosaki Aki in any role now. Yui~~~
- A really, really amusing bitch. Ahahah, I love her now.
- That's one ugly octosquidthing.
- "Marin's method"? Are you going to hug the demonic beast?
- No hugging, just touching. Also, dog is totally going to get the Bends ascending to the surface.
- Welp, guess we know what Urin will be up to for most of the rest of the series.

Delicious fanservice in this ep.

[Fencedude]

And I just love hearing Toyosaki Aki in any role now. Yui~~~

She's so NOT a Toyosaki Aki character that that alone would make her fantastic.

Also her interactions with Kanon are hilarious.

[something]

Episode 8:

- Well that was a cute flashback.
- Marin is such a mess. She's just completely fallen apart since the eclipse.
- Ahaha, Oshima is quickly becoming my favorite character.
- Born from seashells. Does that mean no underwater sex?
- Sorry Sam, nobody cares about your grapes.
- Flashbacks faaaaaaar too cute.
- 大島大好き！ My god she's fantastic. I am completely, utterly on her side now. Go out with her, Kojima! She loves you way more than Kanon does.
- Meanwhile Marin is still being stupidly impulsive. Meh.
- How screwed would Marin be by now if not for Warin? Sheesh.
- And Urin spends another whole episode in her little gel bubble thing.

Anyway, Ooshima totally stole this episode. Absolutely no contest. Oh god I love her.

[something]

Good idea. Although there's the still the "Urin" factor to deal with.:sweat:
Let's see if Marin and Urin get together with the old "not blood related! just oyster related!" plot device. =P

[Suwako Moriya]

Anyway, Ooshima totally stole this episode. Absolutely no contest. Oh god I love her.

She's turned out to be way better than her "introduction" would usually leave the viewer to believe. Plus, it helps that she has a nice figure.

[Fencedude]

Dammit Kanon, you are not allowed to like Kojima. Not acceptable.

[Suwako Moriya]

Dammit Kanon, you are not allowed to like Kojima. Not acceptable.

Well, to be fair she might just be trying to cover her bases. Just in case a plot device requires Marin to leave her forever. Such as for example, "I have to stay with Urin because she's you know jealous and stuff."

Then again maybe she could develop a relation with Suzuki?

[pi8you]

Dammit Kanon, you are not allowed to like Kojima. Not acceptable.

Well, to be fair she might just be trying to cover her bases. Just in case a plot device requires Marin to leave her forever. Such as for example, "I have to stay with Urin because she's you know jealous and stuff."

Then again maybe she could develop a relation with Suzuki?
Developing Kanon's Harem, perhaps?

I liked how the flashbacks played out from varying perspectives here, was done nice and smoothly. And I'm sure Warin'll give Oshima all the passionate attention she desires...

[Suwako Moriya]

Developing Kanon's Harem, perhaps?

I want to be part of her harem! Especially if I can get any other guys kicked out. The girls like Marin can stay.

I liked how the flashbacks played out from varying perspectives here, was done nice and smoothly.

Which is good since there has been a large focus on flashbacks in this series for whatever reason.

And I'm sure Warin'll give Oshima all the passionate attention she desires...

Heh, I'm not even sure I want to know what would happen if those two met and interacted. Then again, maybe I do.

[something]

Episode 9:

- Haha, wtf Urin? What kind of logical leap is that? Urin: "Onee-chan will come for me, she'll say she loves me!" Sedna: "No one will ever love you, no one will ever come for you. You are the Dark Miko, extinguish the light [etc]" Urin: "If I do that, Onee-chan will come for me?" ...huh? Where did you come to that conclusion? :sd:
- Run to Marin! Hug her! Then she leaps onto you! About time she apologized to Kanon too.
- SHOWER SCENE! I'm pretty sure intense lesbian sex will turn you back into a miko right away, Marin.
- Damnit that was far, far too short.
- SUZUKI! Talk about a terribly underused character. Also, entirely unsurprising that Kanon is yoga-fail.
- Twintailed mini Kanon! Heh, great flashback. The mental image I got here was of a duck hunter sending a dog into some bushes and shooting down one of the ducks that gets flushed out.
- Heh, mini Ooshima too?
- Flustered mega-blush Kanon!!! Suzuki does fantastic things to Kanon.
- Yes, Ooshima again! And she hears Kanon yelling out that she wants to transform. :sd:
- Hahaha, oh man that looked painful. And just as she was really getting fired up too.
- I really, really wish this show would just let Ooshima have Kojima.
- Hmm, Marin and Kojima. It's almost surprising that this is the first time they've talked, but until recently Marin was always with Kanon so I guess it makes sense. And yes Kojima, Marin understands Kanon better than you do! You're no match for her love!
- Heh, the confession is pretty funny. I don't actively dislike Kojima or anything, but like... Kanon x Marin is just so much better. And Ooshima x Kojima is better too. So it works out! Except that Urin is clearly already married to Marin, so Kanon will be given back to Kojima, and poor Ooshima will be left stranded. =(
- Man how awesome would it have been if Kanon had run up to them, and stopped Kojima saying, "Wait, I have to say it first... I... I love Marin!" But no, it's not meant to be.
- Aahahah, Kojima gets trapped by their hair antennae. The one on the right is quite cute.

Nice to see Marin and Kanon making up, though the existence of Kojima really limits the show's potential awesomeness.

[Fencedude]

Urin looks good with Butterfly Wings. And she's bringing the evil quite nicely.

Also, I like that Sedna turns her minions into hot women.

Interesting that Ooshima wasn't really affected by the Aura, though Suzuki got hit hard.

Also, fuck Kojima.

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Episode 10:

- So when are we going to get an Urin henshin?
- Oh, okay. I guess Jigoku Shoujo-like butterfly wings are a decent substitute.
- And Marin's powers get super strong for no reason!
- Okay, now Kojima has the eeeevilness in him, can we just leave him that way? I guess not... Damnit.
- But you definitely need to save Suzuki! And maaaaan, poor Ooshima. ;_; She gets shit on twice in a row! Yeah, she's definitely my favorite character. Figures she's going to get the worst deal of all in this.
- Ahahah, even the fisherman and the dog are fighting.
- Yes! Butterfly Urin is kinda awesome, especially since it means she actually gets to do something for the first time in way too long.
- She's also pretty well-suited to evil, is you ask me. She makes a great butterfly.
- Damnit Kanon, that was the perfect time to kiss Marin.
- And I still really want to know just what singing girl is. I love her voice though, and the way she speaks.
- Sukumizu Kanon again <3
- And finally that dumb turtle gets into its hot body again! Although it doesn't seem so hot anymore when you know it's just a goofy looking turtle.

And hello Warin and Sam. You know, Warin has consistently demonstrated that she could probably kick Marin and even Kanon's ass without breaking a sweat, so logically they'd be totally screwed here. But I suppose she'll be defeated by hug power.

[something]

Interesting that Ooshima wasn't really affected by the Aura, though Suzuki got hit hard.
I think she's a lot like Kanon, she's so used to evil that she's vaccinated against it. :sd: Ooshima is still totally my favorite character, and I'm really, really hoping she doesn't get too shitty a deal at the end.

[Fencedude]

And hello Warin and Sam. You know, Warin has consistently demonstrated that she could probably kick Marin and even Kanon's ass without breaking a sweat, so logically they'd be totally screwed here. But I suppose she'll be defeated by hug power.

Yeah, but does that mean someone has to hug Sam?

[something]

Yeah, but does that mean someone has to hug Sam?
I'm guessing a good roundhouse kick from Kanon will be a suitable replacement there.

[Nemo_N]

- And I still really want to know just what singing girl is. I love her voice though, and the way she speaks.

Her voice is freaking hypnotic!

And the funny bone in me hopes we see her at the end at a fast food joint wearing a seifuku while eating a burger :P.

[Suwako Moriya]

Urin looks good with Butterfly Wings.

If there's one benefit to her becoming evil then it would be that. Now if only some other girls I know that sometimes Butterfly Wings would slap some sense into her.

[Suwako Moriya]

And I still really want to know just what singing girl is. I love her voice though, and the way she speaks.

She's either going to be someone that ends up saving/helping them in the end or she's going to turn out to be a very dangerous foe. Or they could just leave it vague. Still I just can't see her being there for the heck of it.

[Suwako Moriya]

Ooshima is still totally my favorite character, and I'm really, really hoping she doesn't get too shitty a deal at the end.


Well, if Kanon can't have Marin (due to Urin being all jealous) then perhaps she could consider going after Suzuki? That would leave Kojima free for her Ooshima. Assuming he even has any interest in her.

[Suwako Moriya]

Turtle vs Lady that's actually a turtle.

Marin and Kanon learn the benefit to holding hands.

Urin with Sedna power is apparently too strong.

Now they seem to be screwed.

Urin decides to grow taller?

[Fencedude]

Well, if Kanon can't have Marin (due to Urin being all jealous) then perhaps she could consider going after Suzuki? That would leave Kojima free for her Ooshima. Assuming he even has any interest in her.

I think both Kanon and Ooshima should realize that the Kojima's way too dull, and they should further investigate each other.

[Suwako Moriya]

I think both Kanon and Ooshima should realize that the Kojima's way too dull, and they should further investigate each other.

That sounds like a better idea. Also, if Tsumugi and Yui are still interested, they could consider perhaps asking Tomokane out? That would also make for a much better alternative. Why did I even say that? Also, I know some will probably point out that I should have said someone else in place of Tomokane.

[Suwako Moriya]

Urin, the size of them is quite decent. I'm of course talking about the wings.

Wow. Talk about a change of tone for the opening.

Seems like they managed to save Urin.

Darn, it Kanon should have given up island life and moved to sea with Marin.

[Nemo_N]

Argh. Not much of an epilogue here. Nice episode, but would have loved to see more of everyone's life after all this.

Would like to see more of singing girl too.

[Nemo_N]

OK, my japanese is far from great, but I think this:

第６巻のみ、テレビ放送分２話＋未放送分１話収録で、￥7,140（税込）の予定です。... from the official website (http://www.sea-story.tv/release/index.html), says there is going to be an extra episode in the final, Vol. 6 DVD (to be released in March 26, 2010).

I hope it's an epilogue of sorts, since the final episode was lacking in that department.

[Suwako Moriya]

Would like to see more of singing girl too.

Yeah, there should have been a bit more focus on her.

[Suwako Moriya]

I think I read somewhere else as well about there being a DVD only episode. It would definitely be good if it's an episode 13 and an epilogue of sorts. No real need for a .5 episode or an episode 0.

[something]

Episode 11:

- Ahahah! Ichikawa and the old turtle fighting is unexpectedly hilarious. Also, sudden pantyshot.
- Damnit Kanon looks so good in sukumizu mode. Miko mode is nice too of course.
- Well, the first scene went pretty well. I like how that was handled.
- Aww, god damn Urin, stop being so cute.
- And so badass with your butterfly wings! If Urin would just give in and become truly evil, Marin and Kanon would be no match for her.
- Haha, well, and apparently they aren't.
- So Sedna is... a result of human emotional dumping!

Huh, this episode ended up being really quite good. The final scene where they succumb to the sorrows was well executed. When they showed Ooshima sobbing I felt so utterly bad for her. ;_; That was heartbreaking.

Next episode... sexy grown up Urin!?

[pi8you]

Playing catchup here, I don't know why I ever let it slide on and off like I have, fortunately it was only 2 episodes to watch. Such an unhappy note to catch up to though... now I'm hoping the finale comes sooner rather than later.

Everything about this show has come together very nicely, it looks great, the cast is entertaining, I love the soundtrack, and it all just keeps moving, never letting itself get bogged down or lose direction, it's something I'm going to look forward to picking up if it ever gets licensed.

[Fencedude]

That was a really good episode. The fight at the beginning was awesome, and then at the end, as they lay there understanding the true nature of Sedna...very powerful scene.

[Fencedude]

Even when grown up, Urin won't manage to equal Marin's...uhh...bounty.

Anyway, fantastic end to everything, even though I'll pretend that the very last bit didn't happen, Marin clearly won!

Edit: Oh yes, the use of the alternate "dark" version of the opening sequence was fantastic. Really added to the atmosphere of the episode.

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Episode 12:

- Oh god damn Urin is looking good.
- Holy shit, how awesome is that! Alternate OP with no characters, and everything drenched in darkness and sorrow and red and black. How utterly morbid. I love it. And then Urin walks down to take Marin's hand... AH! Fantastic.
- Marin hugging adult Urin. Darkness really isn't so bad after all. You know, it would actually be pretty amazing if the show really did end with darkness conquering. Marin and Kanon need to accept it, of course, and live on. They can get wings too! Just get Ooshima and Suzuka magical bracelets as well and we're set! SEDNA BANZAI! BANZAI! BANZAI!
- Hi Kanon. You're sexy.
- Hey, destroying coral reefs is an environmental crime.
- Urin isn't too good at this "making her hate me" thing. She's got a ways to go before she can be the equal of a certain other miko. Then again getting Marin to hate anything is no easy task.
- So now Urin has to seal herself too, since Operation Hate failed. ;_; Heh, when the ED started I got worried the vocals would too. It's a cute song and all but that voice just would not fit this scene at all.
- And all is saved by the POWER OF LOOOOOOOOOOOVE. But that's okay, it's not like it's out of character for the show.
- Urin had to give her boobs and back though. =/ Well, Marin's got more than enough boobs for the two of them anyway.
- Everyone forgetting is a bit late though. And shut up turtle, I want to see what an underwater onsen episode looks like!
- Bleh, and not being able to see each other means we're stuck with Kanon x Kojima.
- Hah, adorable apology, Urin.
- One last sparkle!
- Say it! SAY IT! YOU LOVE HER TOO! You're even crying! ARGH DO IT.
- YES! Now come on, that's sooooooo better than anything she's felt for Kojima. It's no contest!
- ...It's the TRUE ENEMY! Someone push him off the bridge!
- Man. We were so close. After hearing they won't go to the same high school it's like there was this 0.0001% chance everything would end correctly, and then with like a minute to go... disaster. ;_;

At least it was fantastic until that point. Also, Ooshima can still win! GO GO OOSHIMA! TAKE KOJIMA!

Definitely want to see what the extra episode is all about, unless it has more Kanon x Kojima stuff.

[pi8you]

A strong episode right from the start, and then they give us that monstrously strong twist on the OP, fantastic! Continuing on, the whole thing maintained its footing and gave us a strong conclusion (and Kanon back in her awesome grey outfit one more time).

The Maidens know who they are, the relationship battles aren't truly concluded, and there's bound to be more evil that needs purifying somewhere, surely we can have a second season, right? Right? (and it'd give an excuse to bring back the older Urin).

[Suwako Moriya]

Anyway, fantastic end to everything, even though I'll pretend that the very last bit didn't happen, Marin clearly won!

Just do what I do. Pretend that Kanon is lying to herself in order to get over the pain of being separated from Marin. Still this and certain other series has me sort of wondering about one thing.


Sometimes in a series you'll get yuri overtones involving girl X and girl Y. Yet in the end, they try to pair up at least one of the girls with some guy. Sometimes the guy is lame and sometimes decent, but that's irrelevant.


The issue here is that it almost seems like the show is essentially trying to have it both ways. Which results in either being lead to believe the girl X girl stuff is a cruel tease or having to conclude that the guy was thrown in there in case some fear yuri.

Don't get me wrong, I'm not again hetero stuff, but there are times I'm conflicted about this "have it both ways" strategy.

Now I just wait for someone to reply "The problem is you take every instance of simple friendship and act like it's yuri".

Oh yes, the use of the alternate "dark" version of the opening sequence was fantastic. Really added to the atmosphere of the episode.

Yeah, that was definitely one of the highlights of the episode.

[aku.chan]

No! They never explained who (or indeed what) the creepy, singing, shrine maiden was. Now I'll never know :(

[Fencedude]

No! They never explained who (or indeed what) the creepy, singing, shrine maiden was. Now I'll never know :(

I think she was the "spirit of the island", for lack of a better term.

[Suwako Moriya]

No! They never explained who (or indeed what) the creepy, singing, shrine maiden was. Now I'll never know :(I think she was the "spirit of the island", for lack of a better term.

I'm going to go with your theory since it's easier than trying to think of an alternative. Even so it would have been nice if she had gotten a more major role.

[something]

No! They never explained who (or indeed what) the creepy, singing, shrine maiden was. Now I'll never know :(I think she was the "spirit of the island", for lack of a better term.I'm going to go with your theory since it's easier than trying to think of an alternative. Even so it would have been nice if she had gotten a more major role.
She's an excuse to get another cute girl in the "underwater onsen" episode we'll get in the bonus ep.

Because god damn that HAS to be what it is. You can't just tempt us with underwater Umi Monogatari onsen and then end the show. No way, no how, I will not accept it. Make sure to get magic bracelet things for Ooshima and Suzuki too.

[Suwako Moriya]

She's an excuse to get another cute girl in the "underwater onsen" episode we'll get in the bonus ep.

Now you have me curious as to what the creepy, singing, shrine maiden looks like without the constraint of clothes. Also, we need a nickname for her.

Because god damn that HAS to be what it is. You can't just tempt us with underwater Umi Monogatari onsen and then end the show. No way, no how, I will not accept it.

Well, it would certainly make for an awesome bonus episode. That and it would be curious to see if there are any differences aside from from being underwater.

Make sure to get magic bracelet things for Ooshima and Suzuki too.

You hear that Kanon? You have an important mission to fulfill. One that could decide the fate of the universe.

[pianocello]

When I started watching Umi Monogatari, I thought it would be 2009’s answer to Kannazuki no Miko. It didn’t exactly fulfill my expectations, but it was still worth watching.


I honestly thought the show would have been better without Kojima and maybe Urin. It felt like Kojima was merely placed there to placate the non-yuri fans so that they can say,”See? This is not a yuri show – she really likes guys.” The problem with his character is that the relationship and his character was never sufficiently developed for the audience to feel that his relationship with Kanon was convincing enough for us to root for.
Then there’s Urin. I’m sorry to say this but she was portrayed in such a bratty and self-centered way that we feel that her reasons for turning to the dark side was just too superficial for us to sympathize with her.

On to the issue of yuri. I think Kanon is a bisexual who unfortunately has to conform to society’s pressure to be heterosexual. She initially thinks that it is “wrong” to love girls but over the course of the series, she honestly and genuinely falls deeply in love with Marin. While she does have a slight fondness for Kojima and despite the show’s desperate last minute attempt to make her straight, her feelings for Marin surpasses any superficial attempts to paint her as being in love with Kojima (even Kojima admits that Marin has a stronger place in Kanon’s heart). While it may be normal for Marin to just simply throw the words “aishiteru”, for someone like Kanon to use that and also the words “no koto” with “suki” has a very strong romantic connotation.

Had they deleted the last 2 minutes, I would have said that this was one of the poignant endings and this would have rocketed into my top 5 of the year.Kind of like how Zero no Tsukaima season 2's last 2 minutes were unnecessary.

Anyone have any idea what the OAV is about? Hopefully they will fix the Marin x Kanon thing by having them marry.

[Fencedude]

Then there’s Urin. I’m sorry to say this but she was portrayed in such a bratty and self-centered way that we feel that her reasons for turning to the dark side was just too superficial for us to sympathize with her.

Uhh...thats the point.

[pianocello]

I think I read somewhere else as well about there being a DVD only episode. It would definitely be good if it's an episode 13 and an epilogue of sorts. No real need for a .5 episode or an episode 0.


At this point, has anyone heard anything about what the DVD-only episode is about? As long as there is no Kojima and we get some Kanon x Marin lovey-dovey yuri action, I'll watch.

[Suwako Moriya]

At this point, has anyone heard anything about what the DVD-only episode is about?

Sadly not, and I get the feeling we may not hear anything until closer to release of volume 6. Which comes out in March.

[Suwako Moriya]

I've been waiting a long time to see this, so let's see how things go with this bonus episode.

Kanon is thinking about Marin. Ah, I'm sure this takes place after the conclusion of the series.

Kanon's mother is willing to throw off her clothes and put on her swimsuit out in the open.

Warin is playing limbo!

The turtles are competitive.

Ah, there's Marin. Go to her Urin!

Kanon, once more stuck doing stuff for her mother. Well, it does let use see Kanon wearing that.

Suddenly Ooshima with glasses a pony tail! She's still competitive with Kanon.

We need that Kojima to accept Ooshima. Kanon to give up on said guy. Then it's jut a matter of Kanon going after true love.

Ah, looks like we have a lost child plot. Lost children, better at finding protagonists than finding their parents/guardians.

Well, this confirms that not all sea life is friendly to mermaids. Or maybe everyone hates Sam.

I'd like this lost child plot better if the lost child was another mermaid.

Kanon, Ooshima, and Kojima are out at sea.

That child has taken a liking to Urin.

Kojima and Kanon are diving into the sea! Kanon this is your chance! Leave him behind and find true love!

Kanon and Kojima have found what is probably one of the parents.

Marin senses something.

Urin and the child went to the wrong part of the sea.

Ah, Marin must have sensed that Urin will get in trouble.

The danger of the sea is dealt with thanks to magic bubbles!

Ah, I think Marin and Kanon noticed each other.

Sadly, it wasn't an underwater onsen episode. Although I'm not surprised by that fact.

Still it was a pretty decent episode for what it was. Even with the lost child stuff.

Stupid barriers keeping Kanon and Marin apart. Marin x Urin has potential, yes. So I'll settle for that for now, but one day Kanon and Marin must get married. It's a matter of destiny!

[pianocello]

I've been waiting a long time to see this, so let's see how things go with this bonus episode.



How disappointing. So this extra episode did not have some Kanon x Marin hot yuri loving? Well at least we didn't get a conclusive Kanon x Kojima, right?

[Suwako Moriya]

I've been waiting a long time to see this, so let's see how things go with this bonus episode.



How disappointing. So this extra episode did not have some Kanon x Marin hot yuri loving? Well at least we didn't get a conclusive Kanon x Kojima, right?

All, I will say is that I'm going to need to re-watch the episode later. However I get the feeling it's best people don't get their hopes up too much.