The iDOLM@STER Anime Ep: 16 discussion

[Pizzaman]

As the scenario writer for the last episode wrote on Twitter, episode 16 will be where the story for the second season really takes motion...
And indeed, its the first time 765 Pro really confronts 961 Pro. The first on 961's hit-list? Hibiki.

Will Hibiki survive their onslaught!?
Will she make it out alive!?

Actually this episode happens to focus on the relationship between Hibiki and Inumi (and to a broader extent, her "family"), and they do it well.
The contrast between Chihaya's flashback in the intro is another nice point to take note.

Also, Hamuzo is the bestest rodent ever.

[Saturos]

Smooth, Kuroi, Smooth.

Also, next episode seems serious.

[PinoyCruger]

I beg your pardon but, it's Hamzou not Hamuzo. I did watch the episode in the morning (here in Manila) due to my sickness yesterday.

Chihaya's tragic past was emotional for me, but I can't believe when I saw Inumi, I was like, oh god is that my cousin's dog?

The macho Hamzou part makes me laugh, but the bulldog named Black Falchion the Third (Inuzaburo) eats the mic. I can't stand the Jupiter fangirls when they saw in safari gear, but I feel bad for Hibiki being trapped in a cliff but Hamzou slapped his master. Damn you Kuroi and your dirty tricks! The best part was none other than TRIAL DANCE, one of Hibiki's image songs, the first one is Next Life. When I saw Waniko (a crocodile), I was like 'Wow! That croc's huge!' and that ostrich loves Jupiter. The relationship between Inuzaburo and Inumi falls short.

The ending theme is 'Brand New Day!' is played during Hibiki's life with her 'family'. Furthermore, this might be the best Hibiki episode ever in my whole entire life, and this might be my third favorite episode ever.

And next time, a Makoto-esque episode. Can't wait for it next week.

My overall score: 8/10

[Saturos]

I beg your pardon but, it's Hamzou not Hamuzo. I did watch the episode in the morning (here in Manila) due to my sickness yesterday.

Chihaya's tragic past was emotional for me, but I can't believe when I saw Inumi, I was like, oh god is that my cousin's dog?

The macho Hamzou part makes me laugh, but the bulldog named Inuzou eats the mic. I can't stand the Jupiter fangirls when they saw in safari gear, but I feel bad for Hibiki being trapped in a cliff but Hamzou slapped his master. Damn you Kuroi and your dirty tricks! The best part was none other than TRIAL DANCE, one of Hibiki's image songs, the first one is Next Life. When I saw Waniko (a crocodile), I was like 'Wow! That croc's huge!' and that ostrich loves Jupiter. The relationship between Inuzou and Inumi falls short.

The ending theme is 'Brand New Day!' is played during Hibiki's life with her 'family'. Furthermore, this might be the best Hibiki episode ever in my whole entire life, and this might be my third favorite episode ever.

And next time, a Makoto-esque episode. Can't wait for it next week.

My overall score: 8/10

why not 10/10 (or 9/10)?
 

[Katsuyuki-P]

Is it me or does CHANGE sound slightly different this episode? Like, different idols sticking out. Or maybe it's just me. ~_~

Jupiter in Safari Gear, hooray? Eh, I know someone is gonna be happy about it. Though is it me, or do some of these characters that are appearing match the silhouettes of a few of the judges/reporters?

Oh yeah, and Hokuto charms an ostrich. That kind of stuck out for some reason.

[blake307]

I just watched it and overall it was a pretty alright episode. But it was kind of a disappointment considering the hype it got. It seemed that Kuroi and Jupiter got more screentime this episode than Hibiki did. Not to mention I felt the ending of the episode was pretty predictable too. I'm sorry to say that this was a pretty average episode in my opinion. With that said however,  I was pretty glad we had one episode though that didn't focus on Miki. To be honest I have found Miki to be quite irritating during the past few episodes. I don't care what you think Scotty.  So I think it was great that this episode focused on Hibiki.

Last thing, I was glad to see Yukiho and the Producer stay calm even when Inumi was present. I was kind of worried Inumi would scare Yukiho away.

But overall I give this episode an 7/10.

[PinoyCruger]

Last thing, I was glad to see Yukiho and the Producer stay calm even when Inumi was present. I was kind of worried Inumi would scare Yukiho away.

Me either. But let's not forget Chihaya's tragic past in the prologue.

[iWant]

I'm watching the episode right now. I had no idea that Inumi was a girl.

[SalemJeanette]

Best episode of the year, of all years!

[MissDeidara]

Well I've read your posts and I have to say I'm quite surprised...I guess I'm the only one who didn't like this episode at all :I

No offense Hibiki fans, I like her too, it's just that I wish that Kuroi dirty trick wouldn't have taken the whole episode...Maybe it's just because I never liked rivalry, I'm the type who wants everybody to be friends xD But I guess there would be no plot in this case...

Anyway, there are still some things that I liked, for example Hokuto flirting with an ostrich...Also I felt very proud of Yukiho when she wasn't that scared of Inumi :'3 And I totally liked the intro. I'm getting to love Chihaya more and more.

And I had no idea Inumi was a female, too!

[animagic4u]

Wow. That cold opening with Chihaya.
Wow. Kuroi.
Wow. Everything!

Really cute ep but needed more Chihaya.