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Episode 23:
Sakuya’s birthday and the “Ferris wheel” scene. Neither were quite what I was expecting, but it seems like we’re finally at the climax of the series. There’s no doubt about it now: episode 25 will be the finale of this second season. While it seems like we’re going to be left with another open-ended conclusion, things have been pretty entertaining along the way. In retrospect, I actually prefer things this way since it leaves the series open to a possible third season. All we have to check for now is some message at the end of next week’s episode indicating that a third season has gotten the green light. There’s a lot of hoping and wishing in that statement, but who knows — I was surprised that the 52 episode first season was popular enough to get this season produced.
With my short spew on the series as a whole out of the way, let’s see what actually happened these past two episodes.
First off, we have the student council vice president Kasumi Aika showing her dark, sadistic, and opportunistic tendencies. Apparently she showed up in the first season as well, but I honestly have no recollection of her at all so this was all new to me. She’s played by Katou Emiri no less (Hiiragi Kagami in Lucky Star) so I thought I would’ve taken notice to her. But then again, I guess that was two years ago and Emiri was just making her big debut.
Next up, more Harukaze Chiharu (a.k.a. “Haru-san”) whom I’m growing more fond of the more I see her. It’s probably because she’s somewhat of a tsundere, except that her weak, soft, embarrassed side is actually a cheerful, cute uniform-obssessed, secret personality, which if exposed could result in the very breakdown of her character. It’s at her expense, but entirely for my own enjoyment so I loved how Aika realized she was Sakuya’s maid right away. That, and how she made special note of it to use against Chiharu in the future. All this when Chiharu didn’t do anything to get on Aika’s bad side. Oh the hilarity. :)
I was a bit surprised how much screentime Wataru got this around. Watching his embarrassed reactions in front of Isumi hasn’t gotten old yet, but having Isumi bluntly tell him that he sucks is a whole new level. If it weren’t for Sakuya comforting him a bit here, he may have gone off to kill himself for real this time. On a separate note, I chuckled at Sakuya’s comment about Wataru being a hero in his past life. I could be totally off with this reference, but Mashin Eiyuuden Wataru immediately came to mind because of Inoue Marina (Wataru) and Nakajima Saki (Saki)’s song on the Hayate no Gotoku! Character COVER CD — “STEP”. Despite how old that Sunrise anime is (aired in April 15, 1988), the opening song is actually quite catchy. Marina and Saki did an awesome cover of it too, which I recommend giving a quick listen to here. Since they’re singing in character, Marina’s using her deeper, boyish voice, which somehow fits perfectly.
You can’t quite put things into perspective without comparing it to the original by a.chi-a.chi though, so let’s take a trip down memory lane shall we?
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Bye..........HAHAAH!!
Nagi Sanzenin with such a sweet smile
[Impressions]
It’s just so fun to watch 2 comedy animes in a night, this episode of Hayate no Gotoku! rox. Instead of going into the fight, the butler from Azumamiya teaches his master a lesson for being weak and relying on someone. Nonohara proves to be strong indeed and in fact, Hayate was unable to withstand his ultimate move. The fight was funny though especially when you have Nagi around -.- The fight aside, Hinagiku shows another obvious hint that she is attracted to Hayate again, this time in a more direct way. Unfortunately for the blockhead Hayate, he did not get it and was also distracted by Nagi as well. Although, this is a comedy..somehow I was hoping for a Hinagiku and Hayate kind of ending (lol..fat hope though..the anime still has a very long way to go) and good gracious….Tama with that pair of wings behind it was WTF (lol)
The main story ended early in this episode and I was wondering what happened not until when I realized there were 4 parody scenes. The Tama’s scene is another wtf again, was laughing my a*s off. This episode is indeed very well done. Graphics, flow, humor…all top notch and whats for next episode ? Nagi is going to realize the way of life! She lacks the experience points gained hence….she is going to dress up as a maid this time and learn the “way”. I expect Maria to have a tough time in the next episode too :P
Hinagiku-san
[Impressions]
It is no longer a dream for Hayate, it is now a reality and all thanks to Maria-san, Hayate is now able to enter school. Things are not that smooth for him though as other butlers and many weird people are in the school as well. 2 butlers makes their first appearances in this episode. Himuro (man..he loves flowery entries) and Nonohara Kaede (Ichimaru Gin clone ?), this 2 butlers seem to pose a threat to Hayate. In fact, Hayate have to fight Nonohara Kaede in the next episode as it seems like his master, Azumamiya-san is jealous of Hayate that Hinagiku is calling him by his first name. (and vice versa).
The most funniest scene ought to be the part when Yukiji makes an introduction of the new transfer student (Hayate, obviously) as some kind of superstar…that part was so funny as they have references to Orlando Bloom and Brad Pitt (lol). Next episode is gonna be exciting as Hayate battles Nonohara. ;) Maria remains as a passive role in the episode though, I wonder will it remain this way for the next few episodes ..hmmm….and oh! Nagi is a high school student although she is 13…the reason? she does not want to spend so much time in school hence she worked hard and skipped grades. (it is indeed a mystery where she acquire that kind of intelligence)
o_o
[Impressions]
whoa!! Kawada Mami sings the 2nd ED for Hayate no Gotoku!, a very nice song and the new ED animation sequence is so cool – summer at the beach! The song’s title is Get My Way! if i am not wrong but on the overall, ED1 was still better. In this episode, Hayate finally knows that he had failed his entrance exams and depressed he is, Maria-san was there and gave him the miracle (otherwise, i guess this series could just end here ..LOL). Yes! Maria gave him a student ID for the school! wow!
Hinagiku’s still my fave character in Hayate no Gotoku! bishoujo and she rawks with an unique attiude. :P Well, one thing I like about this anime is its slapstick humors and its various references to other animes or elements (nothing beats the “censorship” though)
Next episode is gonna get exciting since Hayate can attend school, lots of new characters i guess..and yea…lots of new action as Hayate and Nagi goes to school together.
Tama digging its nose… -.-
[Impressions]
When I saw Hayate studying English through the help of Moe-tan, I was like wtf? isnt that an upcoming anime ? This epsiode is simply hilarious as usual but I didnt expect that though. As mentioned in the previous episode post of Hayate, I made a mistake in thinking that Nagi was going to Hayate’s school but rather, Nagi wants Hayate to transfer to her school instead and to get in, Hayate has to take the entrance exams and to make matters worse, the exams is the next day. Hayate is trying very hard to drill all the stuff into his brain but too bad, Klaus and Tama kept him “well awake” in the night. (as usual..Tama is so funny and Klaus in that childhood flashback scene was wtf).
I liked the part when this question on why manholes are round, this question’s my fave last time and I loved to ask ppl that. Well, you can google on that for the answer though and oh…I wonder how will Hayate deal with Ayumu’s confession ? hmm… ;)
Nishizawa…and a tiger Tama
[Impressions]
Ep11 wasnt that funny though, it talks about Nagi and the whole lot on their visit to Nagi’s grandfather, Mikado who is also the head of the Sanzenin family. Nothing much that is funny but an important point was that shown is that the grandfather handed Hayate a precious stone telling him that it will serve him as a guide and will be useful to him in the future. Well, seems like the stone is giving out some kind of aura (-.-)
Ep12 was what that caught me laughing non stop for the entire episode. The beginning was already LOL -.- Ayumu managed to find out where Hayate lived and she had expressed her love to Hayate…and of course she knows her rival too – Nagi. The scene where Tama chased Ayumu was another crazy scene (horny tiger, eh? :P) One obvious reference in this ep was the short scene they showed Suzumiya Haruhi and the other was the part about Wataru talking about Getsumen to Heiki Minna. Ayumu retreated from Nagi but Hayate is now aware of her feelings and looks at her as she ran off. Nagi seems sad and starts to think about the times she had with him and so..she decided to do something for him. It will be shown in the next episode – They are going to study in Hayate’s old school. Man..I bet that will be amusing to watch…LOLZ
Sakuya & Nagi
[Impressions]
This is simply the best comedy episode ever, it takes a step back out of the plot and begins on a plot of its own. An episode full of parodies from various anime/games. You can easily spot a few obvious ones. Remember the controllers that appeared in earlier episode. Seems like it is a trap that was sought out by demon queen that resides Nagi’s Famicom game. Izumi, Risa and Miki were the fortunate ones to be trapped by the controller and sent to the game’s dimension where Hinagiku joined in later. lol…seriously damn hilarious. Some of the references include Mikuru from SHnY, Akuma from Street Fighter, Akazukin . While it seems like a seamless and wonderful storyline, Nagi and Maria is pleased with the script (as if they were outside of this anime series) and thanked people for the support on the anime. and yes…about Maria’s age….it was really LOL.
Hayate no Gotoku! ep09 – Eloim Essaim. Mr. Cow, Mr. Cow! What is it, Mr. Frog? ( エロイムエッサイム。ウシくんウシくん!なんだいカエルくん?)
Dont watch this episode alone…
Hayate no Gotoku! ep08 – Cat ear mode sends you to hell (ネコミミ・モードで地獄行き)
OMG! Hump hump hump ! Hayate gets humped by Tama! (lol)
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