The iDOLM@STER Anime Ep: 18 discussion

[PinoyCruger]

Finally, a Ric-chan episode that everyone's waiting for. In one scene, Ami sees a photo of Ritsuko wearing a dress in the first game.

So, what do you think of this episode?

EDIT: I finished watching this episode right before I went to work. The prologue states that Ryuugu Komachi will go in training camp for their secret live concert. Back at 765 HQ, Ami sees a picture of Ric-chan wearing a dress (remember the first game when she dressed like that?) and to get a bit surprise, Ric-chan snatches the photo and keeps it. In the meantime, Chihaya receives a phone call in the prologue of the episode. I feel worried about her. And lastly, one of my favorite part of the episode was the 'Ippai, Ippai' part, when Ric-chan finally performs on stage and to my surprise, the audience's glow sticks turned green (one of my fav colors) and continues to wow the audience.

In conclusion, can't wait to see Ohime-chin (Takane) in a police uniform. And then, Chihaya visit the grave of her little brother.

My overall score: 9.5/10

I love Ami and Iori's faces during training time with Ric-chan. It was priceless.

EXTRA: The Dearly Stars from 876PRO are special guests in this ending.

[Clear Blue]

This.

[PinoyCruger]

This.

Good lord! Azusa's got a toothache?! Why is does it happen to her?

[Clear Blue]

Good lord! Azusa's got a toothache?! Why is does it happen to her?

It's mumps.
Azusa has a fever and it hasn't left since the other day, so she went to the doctor...and this is what we got.

[nyachan]

I really really enjoyed this episode. Ricchan was my first fave (though admittedly she has sunk below my top 3 now, I'm still pretty attached to her haha). I teared up a little seeing everything light up green during the live, it was so wonderful. ;w; then again the scene right before where Ryuuguu introduce Ritsuko already had me on the edge of tears of happiness so haha.

overall a really nice episode.

[PinoyCruger]

again the scene right before where Ryuuguu introduce Ritsuko already had me on the edge of tears of happiness

That has got to be the one-night only return of Ric-chan during the secret live. Oh what a crowning moment that is.

[Benpc91]

The animation really bugged me this episode for some reason.  I can't tell what it was.  Was there just a lower budget for this one?

[azuyuki]

This episode was so cute~

Ritsuko-chan really should have more moments like this.

[blake307]

This is pretty late but here is my review.

I will say it was a pretty amazing episode. Even though I don't care much for Ritsuko, it was nice to see her performing on stage in Azusa's place. The animation was pretty good as well I must say.

So overall I give this episode an 8.5/10.

[animagic4u]

The animation really bugged me this episode for some reason.  I can't tell what it was.  Was there just a lower budget for this one?

I thought this too.
In fact, there was a few scenes with a bit of weird fan service camera angles I'm not used to in this show.
Ie. Iori's butt in the cold opening and that delicious hip on Nanairo Button

Also,
Chihaya: Oh woe is me when will my episode come?
I love Chihaya, but I would appreciate it if they stop teasing and just give us a whole ep.

[Corinth]

Aw~ Ritsuko!!  What an awesome episode for Ritsuko fans!   My favorite moment was very close to the end when she's talking with Mr. P.  Don't want to spoil it for others..... but it makes me wish I had a Japanese Xbox360 or a PSP!

Song wise, not a fan of Ippai Ippai but the ending song of Mahou wo Kakete! is cute~

[PinoyCruger]

Aw~ Ritsuko!!  What an awesome episode for Ritsuko fans!

Thus I called this one, 'The Petit Bellpepper Nation' for Ritsuko fans everywhere! OH MY GOD IT'S SPREADING THROUGH THE AIR!!

[Maka]

I hope I wasn't the only one incredibly disappointed when Ritsuko said

She wasn't interested in returning to the stage after the live and she would continue as a producer.

I didn't like how they didn't go into her past as an idol and why she abandoned it. Is it mentioned in the games? I'm genuinely curious ;;

But overall I loved the episode! The moment where the Ritsuko fans show up was really cute <3

[Ghift]

I hope I wasn't the only one incredibly disappointed when Ritsuko said

She wasn't interested in returning to the stage after the live and she would continue as a producer.

I didn't like how they didn't go into her past as an idol and why she abandoned it. Is it mentioned in the games? I'm genuinely curious ;;

But overall I loved the episode! The moment where the Ritsuko fans show up was really cute <3

To my knowledge she mentions pretty much right away that she got dragged into an idol slot and wanted to be a producer, the experience just helps. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9tdFLVqUqo