The iDOLM@STER Anime - Ep. 23 discussion

[Clear Blue]

Everything went well...but when Haruka's in a depressed state and Miki's taking all the precious time with Producer and not Haruka. Harurun's isn't getting better, she's not even paying attention into her job anymore. Then, a tragic accident when Producer tries to save Haruka. And now, Producer is in the hospital. (Let's all hope he's okay. Dang, they really made it look like it's 'The End'.)

[Ch@osM@ster]

...Holy shit.

I can't...I can't comprehend this.

My God.

I'm completely speechless.

I did not see any of that coming at all. God damn.

[PinoyCruger]

I can't believe that I am totally speechless in this episode. Good God Almighty, I can't comprehend this.

Hope he's okay in the next episode. 

[TheTanStar]

The Broducer will probably end up with just a broken arm like iDOLM@STER 1; I doubt they'd actually kill him.

[satty]

Well, this episode...

Beginning: Aw, it sucks for Haruka...all she want is to be with everyone.
Middle: Oh wow, Little Match Girl by Yukiho, nice. And, lol, Chihaya plank. Then...
Namasuka getting cancelled, Haruka seeming like she's not gonna get the lead role, getting interrupted by Miki...now I feel really bad for Haruka. And then, "Man down, man down!" I want to think Producer's gonna be alright, but the end, man.

[Saturos]

dude... like how big of a fall was that??? 

[nyachan]

god what the fuck were they DOING leaving it down that far too? sheesh someone needs to teach them proper safety procedures!

but besides that
oh god no producer no
I am pleased at seeing more to Harurun than her usual chipper and cheery self though, plus my heart goes out to her so much this episode.
Namasuka being cancelled is lame though! :<

The rest of the episode was also amazing and awesome, particularly seeing Yukiho and having her say she wasn't nervous (er, I believe that's what she said) was amazing to hear. Great to see that leap from the first few episodes.

[satty]

dude... like how big of a fall was that??? 

It could be pretty short, but it would have to depend on how the Producer fell and if anything was below that. We can't tell what was under there (it would probably be nothing, unless steps and stuff were there), but the Producer looked like he fell down back first, which is not a good way to land. Best case scenario to me: a broken arm if he managed to fall down on his side. Worst case to me: head injury (hope it isn't internal bleeding) or neck injury (hope he didn't land head first, too.)

[JNiles]

I lose internet access for less than a day and this is what I come back to. 

So, are we going to get an Awakened Haruka?  Or Dark Haruka?  Either will do. 

[satty]

On a somewhat sillier note:

[Crisu]

Oh

my

god.

I can't even... where do I...

First of all, kudos to the writers.  We've been expecting a depressed!Haruka episode the whole week, so our entire focus is on her.  And as people have said before, we would have never expected what happened today.  But in hindsight, it was only perfect for the drama.

All the respect for this anime series.  All of it.

I think everyone's eyes were drawn a bit larger this time, too?

Mami hugging Haruka soooooooooooooooo adorableeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.
Even Yukiho got some Makoto love, too.

And don't forget Chihaya Haruka love.  Can Chihaya save Haruka from Miki's wrath?  :<

[PinoyCruger]

On a somewhat sillier note:

Post-show drinking session with Harurun and Mikimiki = WIN.

[satty]

Post-show drinking session with Harurun and Mikimiki = WIN.

I could see the conversation...

Haruka: Hmm, this episode was a downer.
Miki: Same here. I mean, the script said we lost the show, everybody's going away, and Producer's in the hospital.
Haruka: And look at both of us. People are gonna blame you or me for Producer's fall.
Miki: ...I'll drink to that.
Chihaya: ...At least you guys aren't boards.

[blake307]

I just watched the episode and I have to say this was the most depressing episode yet.

Poor Haruka, everyone is just so busy that nobody has time for her. Not only that it seems that slowly but surely everyone is drifting away from each other.

On the other hand, I really loved Yukiho's performance of Little Match Girl. That just shows why Yukiho is the best idol. Of course that's just my opinion anyway. XD

But the end for the most part was really depressing to see. Haruka was about to fall and then the Producer saves her only to end up falling himself and ending up in the hospital. From the looks of it Haruka has fallen into depression after that tragic event.

But overall I give this episode a 9/10

[PinoyCruger]

Chihaya: ...At least you guys aren't boards.

*pushes button for canned audience laugh*

It looks like Harurun's falling into depression like Chihaya in the 20th episode.

Oh, and here's my overall score: 9/10