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「たまこラブストーリー」 (Tamako Rabusutourii)
"Tamako Love Story"
I once said that what Tamako Market lacked was romance, and that it didn't make good on its potential by bringing real change to its characters' lives. Now, with Tamako Love Story, they've done that. So the question becomes---did they succeed?
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(Kotoshi mo Mata Kure Tetta)
"Another Year Ends"
Another KyoAni slice of life comes to a close. Tears were shed and conclusions were had - or not, as was the case. There were some though, and some smiles as well, which is probably fitting for this show.
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(Masaka Ano Musume ga Purinsesu)
"Who Knew She'd Be a Princess?"
Finally, after 10 whole episodes, we have the one thing we've never seen before - a Tamako episode! With the "Tamako-sama" bomb dropped, all eyes are on her, and she doesn't seem entirely comfortable with the attention.
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(Ano ko no Baton ni Hanagasaku)
"A Flower Blooms on Her Baton"
"How pathetic! What a worthless worry!" Right you are, Dera.
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(Utacchaunda, Koi no Uta)
"Singing a Love Song"
It's time for tsundere dad to take center stage.
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(Niwatorida to wa Iwa Senee)
"Can't Call Me A Chicken Anymore"
Comedy is a subjective thing, but I think it's safe to say this was one of, and probably the funniest episode of Tamako Market so far. As long as you don't hate Dera. Let's discuss why.
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(Anoko ga Oyome ni Itsu Chatta)
"She Went to Be a Bride"
At first it was just happy tsuntsun fun with Choi-chan, when suddenly her story with her prince is colliding with that of Sayuri and Afro-kun. And Tamako is--!?
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(Ore no Sesuji mo Koutta ze)
"I Felt Chills Down My Spine Too"
Kanna confirmed for best girl. No objections.
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(Ichiya o Tomoni Sugoshita ze)
"We Spent the Night Together"
Did Tamako Market just turn into a romcom? The subtext around Midori, Tamako, and Mochizou gets louder as Midori and Mochizou go head-to-head in a thinly veiled competition for Tamako's affection. Come on you two, you're not fooling anybody!
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(Chisana Koi, Sai Chatta)
"A Small Love Blooms"
The Tamako Market team is really getting into it, with the fuwa fuwa and humour still spot on, but the character development and plot progression getting even more subtle and adroit. Also, Anko-hime, hng~
