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Fish Sandwich · 11-03-2016, 05:32 PM

Ninnin Rewatch! 39 + 40

In episode 39 Kasumi's planning skills finally backfire on her for once. This was a much needed bit of development for her, since, up to this point, she's more been pulling everyone else along rather than getting her own character arc. I think it actually works to the show's advantage it took this long to happen, too, since it really does seem like a BIG deal, given her track record. As per Ninninger's commitment to having everyone be important, the rest of the team gets her to understand one loss isn't going to damage their faith in her, and they all work together to come up with a plan that actually works. It's a solid episode for Kasumi, but it's also another big sign of how much closer everyone's become since the start of the show. It's a subtle change, but it counts for a lot.

Episode 40 is the obligatory Christmas episode, in which the Ninningers have to fight Santa Claus. Sort of. The plot actually carries on from last week, with Kasumi being in something of a slump after her previous failure. Most of the team is pretending not to notice in an effort to spare her feelings, but of course Takaharu doesn't approve of that. This is another time where Takaharu's... straightforward approach to life helps the team out a lot, and what's great about any time this happens is how the show deliberately undercuts his contribution by having Takaharu himself not even realize how much sense he's making. He's never actually giving advice so much as explaining a gut feeling he has, and it's the others who pick up on the significance. This episode also gives a Christmas present directly to me, by having the Ninningers take down the MotW with all the Otomo-nin uncombined. After so many episodes of them going straight to Ha-Oh Shurikenjin or Gekiatsu Dai-Oh this makes me impossibly happy to see.

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Originally Posted by Thessair

Rewatching Akibaranger. Man, I love this show.

Akibaranger is so great. I wouldn't necessarily call it a good show, but it's made with so much heart it's hard not to love it.

11-03-2016, 05:32 PM	#7284
Fish Sandwich The Immortal King Tasty Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Every diner you've ever been to. Posts: 4,016	Ninnin Rewatch! 39 + 40 In episode 39 Kasumi's planning skills finally backfire on her for once. This was a much needed bit of development for her, since, up to this point, she's more been pulling everyone else along rather than getting her own character arc. I think it actually works to the show's advantage it took this long to happen, too, since it really does seem like a BIG deal, given her track record. As per Ninninger's commitment to having everyone be important, the rest of the team gets her to understand one loss isn't going to damage their faith in her, and they all work together to come up with a plan that actually works. It's a solid episode for Kasumi, but it's also another big sign of how much closer everyone's become since the start of the show. It's a subtle change, but it counts for a lot. Episode 40 is the obligatory Christmas episode, in which the Ninningers have to fight Santa Claus. Sort of. The plot actually carries on from last week, with Kasumi being in something of a slump after her previous failure. Most of the team is pretending not to notice in an effort to spare her feelings, but of course Takaharu doesn't approve of that. This is another time where Takaharu's... straightforward approach to life helps the team out a lot, and what's great about any time this happens is how the show deliberately undercuts his contribution by having Takaharu himself not even realize how much sense he's making. He's never actually giving advice so much as explaining a gut feeling he has, and it's the others who pick up on the significance. This episode also gives a Christmas present directly to me, by having the Ninningers take down the MotW with all the Otomo-nin uncombined. After so many episodes of them going straight to Ha-Oh Shurikenjin or Gekiatsu Dai-Oh this makes me impossibly happy to see. Quote: Originally Posted by Thessair Rewatching Akibaranger. Man, I love this show. Akibaranger is so great. I wouldn't necessarily call it a good show, but it's made with so much heart it's hard not to love it. __________________