Okay, first things first: gummie commercials totally don't count.

:p

Yeah, i liked this one. I'm definitely getting a strong early Heisei vibe from the way the story is structured and I am loving it. It almost feels like I'm watching Ryuki again. So far the show is totally living up to its "no more two-act structure" promise and it is really working for me. I'm still having some trouble accepting the fruit, though.

I agree that her logic is full of holes. If Kouta can't play Pokemon and earn money off it, then athletes might as well not work since they're not doing a "real job". After all, they serve to entertain others and compete for themselves. Same with actors and the whole premise of making TV shows like Kamen Rider Gaim.

Now I feel there's a little bit of irony in the script. I went to wiki Akira up and turns out she works for Yggdrasil as an office worker. Maybe, just maybe, the show will call her out on her holier-than-thou behaviour (which was present not only in this episode but earlier too) later on.

Actually, Kouta did say "juicy" in this episode.

http://www.tokunation.com/attachment...8&d=1382486622

I really liked this episode. Kouta's sister's spiel about what a job is caused me to ponder whether I agreed with that or not, but aside from that, I like the realistic angle that they're going for.

Oh, and Baron's last line... that can't be good.

So... where are you guys who watch it on YouTube doing it again? ;_; Or is it not the same channel every week?

I watch it through a playlist. Just search for it.

So if you watch through a playlist and know exactly where to direct me... why can't you just do that?

I have done that. Even checked playlists. Can't find full episodes beyond just somebody who uploaded episode 1 yesterday.

I disagreed with her reasoning, but it also reminded me of how in real life there can be people with conflicting or judgmental opinions who may not necessarily be correct. Like teachers or friends who give bad advice based on assumptions. It's definitely realistic in that sense and I hope they explore it further.

Pretty good episode. Didn't get to see enough of Baron fighting but hopefully that will change. Also nice to see them keep building the world of Gaim with the school and corporate interests.

Also, I agree the conversation is handled badly but I can understand why Akira won't take Kota's money: he's essentially gambling with his seeds, cash and quite possibly his life. Anytime someone gambles like that, eventually they lose. Its reasonable that Akira doesn't want her brother to go down that road.

Yeah there are good reasons for it, but she should have mentioned these reasons. Like "Kouta, you'll always end up losing when gambling" or "Kouta, that game you're playing is dangerous, I can't support it", etc. Or even a direct one, "Kouta, gambling is not a good way to earn a living."

But well, people don't always express things properly.