where do the circles go after she crosses them out?
Oh dear, what a spooky episode this was. So dramatic. Everyone’s favourite knowledge-dropping bonus segment’s back, though! And plus, we’ve got those excellent nonstandard character pairings.
And notes.
is that… Yankee Doodle?
First cameras, then coffee, and now baked goods; where does the research end? Great episode, though (aren’t they all?). We’ve got a couple novel character interactions this week, a light powdering of morality, and some finely piped insanity. Look forward to it.
Also, notes.
me, every monday and tuesday working on this
A lot of personal growth and self-discovery this episode, an old friend back for a short appearance, and suddenly Yuru Camp tutorials, though Aoi’s narrating this time instead of Snake. Also, suffering. Coffee’s a helluva drug.
never forget: camera eats first
Honoka’s been in the OP/ED the whole time but this week she finally actually shows up, bringing an unnecessary amount of camera jargon (and some particular Eurobeat…) with her. Lovely episode, though I am missing Kaede.
nice song, nerd
Fantastic episode. A bit of flair with the animation again, some really touching character growth, and a few new faces, too. Also, a special throwback musical surprise.
The only note is that the Saitama Seibu Lions are the baseball team that represents Saitama (including Hannou). They appear to be pretty decent.
OFFICER I GOT ONE QUESTION FOR YOU
Nice, easy-going episode. I said we were back to typical last week, but we’re really back in the normal Susume groove this time: climbing mountains, complaining, having fun anyway. But we’ve got a couple bonuses in a fantastic new OP and some nice character interaction between a pair that we don’t usually see in isolation. I hope you enjoy it.
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After that atmospheric miracle what was the first episode, we’re back to more typical territory. Episode 2 doesn’t feel much at all like Yuru Camp (though Yukichi’s back, and he’s actually being used this time; the Yamas (bar Kokona) are rather better off than their hobo Yuru counterparts) and instead recalls the First Season in a number of different ways; especially, the main focus of the episode should remind you of a very similar shopping trip back in the OG. Also, contrasting the perfectly consistent and on-model first episode, there’s some very distinct, stylish animation and a fairly unconventional artstyle this time. Being fairly varied with respect to the visuals has always been one of the more interesting sides of Susume (alas, this season’s OP falls a bit short of the Second’s) (see also: Kancolle, but the game, not the anime), and it’s nice to see that coming back.
Great episode; what else can I say? Oh, right, the notes are what else I can say.
yfw your show gets a third season
Welcome to Summer! We’re extremely fortunate to be getting another cour of this wonderful show, and I’m pleased beyond words to be able to bring it to you. It is a truth universally acknowledged that cute girl shows get better with additional seasons, and this Third one hits the ground running with an opening episode as touching, relatable, and miraculous as Yama no Susume’s always been. And with the atmosphere and scenery in this episode, that particular opening shot, and an unexpectedly jazzy OP, it seems to have picked up more than a little of Yuru Camp’s special magic as well. They should have called it Yama Camp. Yuru no Susume. Yuru Yama no Camp Susume: Δ Season. I’ve got high hopes; get ready for an excellent summer.
P.S. Sorry about the delay. First episode, you know. To be clear, my fault. Next week (this week) should be much faster, and we’ll try to beat Episode 3’s air date.
We’ve also already got everyone’s favourite: TL notes. I wrote too many of them, so after the jump.
tsuru edit: Susume’s first episode has the classic first episode delays, but hopefully it shows up before next week, at least. SSR is coming (slowly), Room Camp is coming (faster), thank you for your patience there, and I’m sorry about that. Fixed batches and/or BDs for any of LWA, HisoMaso, Yuru Camp, both Amanchus, maybe Evergarden (?), and, like, maybe Kujisuna are lower priority than the actual shows (Susume, SSR, Room Camp, and now DarliFra) but might end up showing up sometime probably maybe. Thanks.
