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Nov 11, 2025 8:19 PM

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Jul 2021
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god level confession, king rintaro 🏆🏅
Nov 14, 2025 7:08 AM

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Jul 2019
145
No way, Rintaro seriously blurted it out, and it's so early too! Normally for characters to confess their love it takes at least double the time. This story is truly one of a kind.
Nov 15, 2025 10:57 PM

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Jun 2019
232
I did the same kind of confession to someone, I understand Rintaro It feels so awkward afterward lol.
Nov 16, 2025 1:35 AM

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Mar 2020
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He finally said it. But I have to admit, that was quite a jumpscare (in a good way lol).
Nov 16, 2025 3:32 AM
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Nov 2023
9
I didn't expect it bit I love it!!! Best beach episode I have ever watched.
Subaru's part was also perfect.
Love them so much.
Nov 16, 2025 6:58 AM
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Jul 2022
9
This episode is fcking insane!
Nov 16, 2025 7:03 AM

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A non-fanservice beach episode? In 2025?
And a confession already? In episode 12? In this economy?
Nov 16, 2025 1:16 PM

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Jun 2025
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This is the most pure animation i have ever seen, the emotion, the quality and the execution was just so heartfelt

of course Rin in the end replaying it in his head over and over as he walks home thinking about Waguri is so sweet

I only realized this after i inserted the GIF that Kaoruko was sweating showing its hot at night with the fire work's heat (also her heart's heat lol)and also it being summer, nice attention to detail

as always Kaoruko Supremacy
Uhhhhh...I like anime so deal with it. Anyways whatever you just read...I really meant it (✿◠‿◠)
Nov 16, 2025 7:01 PM
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Nov 2019
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Rintaro just coming out and saying it surprised the hell out of me. At first I thought he was just thinking it but Kaoruko's reaction had my jaw on the floor.
Nov 17, 2025 3:44 PM
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Mar 2025
90
Finally the feelings are revealed and shared honestly with not filters on... Just enjoy the youth and the first love power.
Nov 18, 2025 1:03 AM
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Oct 2024
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Great episode before the finale!!
Nov 18, 2025 1:52 PM
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Feb 2023
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Man, the quality of the dialogues keeps decreasing, it's getting in the way of the emotions and ideas it tries to convey. They've gotten so awkward, so forced, artificial and on the nose. The last 5 minutes were quite good tho.
pipegf98Nov 18, 2025 5:21 PM
Nov 19, 2025 1:17 PM
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Oct 2025
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This episode was just perfect. I love how you can see Subaru's character development and how strong friendship really is. This episode conveys that and executes it perfectly. I love how this episode really emphasizes Saku's kindness and awarness of how others feel. LOVED IT :)
Dec 26, 2025 9:50 AM
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Yesss Rintaro finally confessed he loves Kaoruko!!!
Jan 5, 9:44 AM

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AHHHH so pretty. The final scene was just ridiculously beautiful; the background, the colors, the affection, the moment and Kaoruko's face.

Subaru's announcement and acceptance wasn't as convincing or satisfying, though. When Natsusawa said he already considers her a friend, I was thinking, "really? Why? When did that happen?"
Jan 11, 8:59 PM

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Jan 2022
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I would love for Natusawa and Subaru to date! He always looks after her secretly. He even noticed that she did in fact want donuts.

Kinda interesting that Usami and Subaru were the only ones not wearing something black. Not sure if that was intentional though. I'm happy and proud of Subaru for slowly overcoming her fear towards men. I wonder what happened to her as a kid for her to hate men as a whole.

zeven Waguri is a fantastic friend, one that I consantly dream about having </3 she always makes sure Subaru feels comfortable

That confession was so cute, but he fucked up, right? I think she feels the same way

Very cute beach episode. The animation is so pretty
As a wise man once said, "No one hates anime more than anime fans"


Jan 25, 9:23 PM
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Nov 2014
155
Rintaro confessed his feelings for Karouko!
Feb 2, 7:56 AM
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Jan 2018
617
Subaru is charming in her own way, glad to see her being appreciated by Rintaro’s group of friends! ❤️
Feb 3, 12:21 AM
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Jul 2024
76
Is this really a shonen? It feels like the target audience is girls cos tell me why this is so for the female gaze and I love it for that. They love each other already, noteably without doing anything physical, it's beautiful. What great characters, music, and visuals. Great first season (ik there is one more episode but yeah).
Feb 4, 7:39 AM
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652
now that's what I am talking about...heck yeahhhhh
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