2.5-jigen no Ririsa Episode 21 Discussion (2024)

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Nov 22, 5:58 AM

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That's father's guilt coming from Aria's dad. However, I'm glad to see the success the cast is having this episode on this day for Comiket. They needed that confidence boost.

I love how this episode connected with the recent events together and did so with a lot of emotions. Very well done imo. Aria is living out her dreams now.

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Nov 22, 6:05 AM

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Smudy

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This is the highlight of the show for me so far, that hit really hard

Okumura is one of the best protagonists this year.

Nov 22, 6:15 AM

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Such a fantastic episode it was so great Seeing Aria being able to reconcile with her father.

Nov 22, 6:31 AM

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No doubt the best episode until now, if not for the story being this good sometimes i would have droped because of the censoring.

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Nov 22, 6:36 AM

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Now THATS a great episode.Wasnt always feeling it with the show and thought the emotional parts was overly dramatic,but they hit this one out the park.

Nov 22, 6:45 AM

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powerful episode ❤️
The story of Aria's mom and dad deserves it's own manga...why did they have to separate ??😭😭

Nov 22, 6:50 AM

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To think the same dude who's been doing some of the most cringeworthy omegaweeb things imaginable from Episode 1 would somehow have me in tears simply by channeling that same energy just a bit harder than he usually does. The raw passion from Okumura's outburst is something that's gonna stick with me, man.

Couldn't be happier with the conclusion Aria and her dad reached, and that flashback of mini Aria having her parents make up was adorable lmao
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Nov 22, 7:22 AM

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Wrathberry84

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Perfect episode. Im crying xD

Okumara is so great. Best protagonist all year

Nov 22, 7:24 AM

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BlichoBoy

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The series really wasn't popular. With Okumura and Kisaki-sensei shouting their love and grievances, about the series, and no one cared.

All ends well.

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Nov 22, 7:30 AM

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Damn, that was such a great episode! They've been teasing this up for quite a bit and I'm glad it delivered here in grand fashion. Okumura making Sensei admit it's his work and declaring that he'll continue the series against the odds was too beautiful. From what could've been a mere coincidence to a genuine redemption, Okumura is going to get more famous from here on, one might imagine xD.

Significance behind the hairpin was lovely too. Here's to hoping they'll be able to see each in good light again. Didn't expect Ariel's mother to be a full blown gal back in the day, that was a sweet little backstory.

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Nov 22, 7:49 AM

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We knew this moment was going to happen, and waited for it since we heard about Aria's past.

Peak of the show, it will be hard for the last episodes of the season keep up after this, but let's hope for the best!

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Nov 22, 8:15 AM

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Cinema absolute cinema 😭😭♥️

Okamura was amazing on how well he expressed his love for the manga. This was true otaku energy, bro pulled it off brilliantly. It made Aria's father remember why and how much he loved his work. Without him this wouldn't have gone this smoothly.
Aria and Melia did the rest of the job.
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"For 10 years, no I have good day today"
So happy to see both of them having such a happy reunion and finally a father showing how much he loved his daughter. Na I kept crying..

Ririsa hijacking the reunion was hilarious. But she also made an additional costume just for this too..Unreal🫡.
Thanks to so much support Aria's father won't abandon his manga, that's extremely admirable as he learned from past.

The last scene with hairpin and Aria's parents memories was so touching, emotional and heartfelt😭😭.
Their love is still their as ever. I hope they get back together again.
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Masterpiece episode. I loved this anime throughout but this was so fullfilling way to finish up this arc. JC Staff cooked when mattered. I have fun crying..♥️

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Nov 22, 8:18 AM

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Niwaka_Samurai said:
powerful episode ❤️
The story of Aria's mom and dad deserves it's own manga...why did they have to separate ??😭😭


I got major Nagatoro vibes from their flashbacks. makes me want to rewatch it now 🫠

Nov 22, 8:19 AM

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My eyes had never been so clean since last week's Dan da Dan and today's Ririsa episodes. In fact, everything from last week to today has been so good! What a time to be watching anime!

Nov 22, 8:21 AM

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Goatmura strikes again, guy never lets you down. Their hardwork paid off. Really happy for them. Got emotional watching them together. Lilysa fangirling as usual. Okamura too. Nonoa was happy to get the sign as well.

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Nov 22, 8:46 AM

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Loved this episode, hit all the right emotional tones accompanied with great animation and soundtrack. This episode gave me a better appreciation for mangaka and the work that they do.

Nov 22, 8:50 AM

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A man thanks the hero that saved him twice...

Nov 22, 8:53 AM

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Wow, just wow!
It was such a fantastic episode from start to finish, by far (and I mean by far) the best episode in the series :)

Between Okumura's speech to the dad, Aria incredibly beautiful and emotional reunion with her dad, the mom remembering her past and her message to her former love...
I will admit, I cried almost as much as the dad did in this episode haha!

If I rated the series based on this episode alone, it would be an 11 out of 10 to be honest :)
Hope next arcs are as good (if we ever get a sequel).

Nov 22, 8:56 AM

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This was kino af. :3

Nov 22, 9:12 AM

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what an episode didnt expect this anime to be so emotional
glad to see them reunite together

Nov 22, 9:20 AM

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charliehorse96 said:

Niwaka_Samurai said:
powerful episode ❤️
The story of Aria's mom and dad deserves it's own manga...why did they have to separate ??😭😭

I got major Nagatoro vibes from their flashbacks. makes me want to rewatch it now 🫠


haha same ..they looked a lot like senpai and Nagatoro

Nov 22, 9:26 AM

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What a fantastic episode, who said the words "Otaku" and "CHAD" can't go together?

The reunion between Aria and her father was really touching with the words and flashbacks. But it was Okumura's speech to Aria's father that really solved everything, helping her understand the true value of her work. It's amazing to see Okumura, who used to sometimes give me cringe, bring me to tears in this episode.

We also got to see Aria's parents' past, and judging by the mother's words and lingering feelings, it wouldn't be too far-fetched for them to get back together.

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Nov 22, 10:00 AM

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The long awaited reunion between Aria and her dad is here, it was kinda cheesy but the very good kind of cheese lol. Okumura really came through in this one too, I thought everything would be between Aria and her dad, but it makes sense for Okumura to be a big part of this as well due to how much impact Higarashi Sensei’s manga has had on his life, and he absolutely let him know too, I’m not sure if I could ever yell at someone I consider my hero like that but it was what needed to be said, and it complimented the reunion itself, definitely one of our boy Okumura’s best moments in the show.

And when it came to Aria’s time with her dad, very touching stuff, the Melia cosplay looked awesome and made that moment pretty much perfect when you consider that both Aria and Melia are like Higarashi’s daughters, 10 years is a long time but I’m glad the man has finally come to terms with his original work and his real daughter. I’m also really happy for Aria, all that hard work paid off and she got to see her dad, after all those flashbacks it hits extra hard too, I’m not sure if her mom and dad would ever get back together but they really had something amazing, and still do with Aria, I can see it happening. Also wow Higarashi has really lived Nagatoro but without the bullying huh, bro had it made lol, so sad what happened to the relationship but this closure is really nice at least. I also liked Ririsa’s moment with Higarashi, it was a short bit but I’m sure she was on cloud 9 lol. And that’s Aira’s arc finally done, but I’m not sure if this is the end of Summer Comiket yet, guess we’ll find out next time.

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Nov 22, 10:12 AM

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Wow Im so happy with today's episode, was basically everything I had hoped with the voice acting and music

Bit sad the part with Higarashi being worried how ecchi the outfit was removed
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I liked it as a typical dad joke but guess that along with him using them as reference material for different angles for character design was removed for worry of it ruining the emotional beats maybe

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Nov 22, 11:03 AM

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This was one of the better episodes although I think some of the emotional scenes were a bit over the top but they were still good overall. On that note it was nice to see Aria and her father meet and make up and this has also resulted in him deciding to continue with the Liliel side story. While this may not be that relevant to this series, I would also like to see Aria's parents reconcile.

Nov 22, 11:08 AM

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For someone who has had such difficulty connecting with actual persons, Okamura is a G O A T for expressing the emotions he feels, and being empathetic with others. Even veering into grand melodrama, this was a top episode. We do not not have much of a baseline on Okamura's character before the events of the series, but I would like to think that the incremental connections he has made during it were instrumental in becoming the person he is now.

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Nov 22, 11:36 AM

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BEST EPISODE SO FAR. This is now the 4th time I’ve cried watching a Nigoriri episode. Aria and her father’s reunion was everything I could’ve asked for and more. Such a beautiful moment and I’m beyond happy they can finally start a new chapter in their relationship ❤️

All of course thanks to Okumura who spilled his freaking guts to convince her father of the value of the Lilliel side story. As a content creator myself, I know all too well how obsessed you can get with numbers and sales and all that, but ultimately, as long as you have a few people like Ririsa and Okumura out there that love and appreciate your work with all their heart, that’s all you need. Instead of worrying about all the sales, just worry about continuing to write things that you enjoy and that inspire others!

I got so emotional seeing the flashback to Aria’s mom and dad meeting and how they got closer thanks to his manga. Manga isn’t what brought him pain. In fact, manga directly brought him the greatest joys in his life. It’s just that sometimes shit doesn’t work out in life and that’s how it went with his ex wife. I feel like she still kinda loves him tho so who knows maybe one day they’ll even get back together(copium)

Still just have chills thinking of how Okumura straight up told the author of his fave work he don’t care about what he thinks, his series is awesome lmao. So real.

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Nov 22, 12:11 PM

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i thought i might not enjoy this show this much when it goes heavy into the drama but that was a fantastic episode and incredibly heartwarming

Nov 22, 2:39 PM

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Oh man, the feels! I couldn't hold back my tears at all. What a fantastic episode and what a chad for the meek introverted mangaka to have married the hot gyaru gal! I'm so happy he and Aria got to reconcile with one another after so long.

Nov 22, 3:08 PM

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Imagine not seeing your little girl in 10 years and then you see her, a bombshell woman and dressed like that

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Nov 22, 3:11 PM

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So this episode covers the other half of chapter 56 and went all the way to chapter 60 of Volume 8. I'm surprised that they were able to cram so much material into one episode and I can understand why they cut out the Dad jokes in the manga because they want to make this special episode very emotional which was a huge success. This concludes Aria's story arc, but there is one day of Comiket left which I think will cover the last four chapters of Volume 8 making it a good stopping point for the series.

Nov 22, 3:53 PM

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This got to be the most emotional episode yet. Aria and her had reconciled, and it looks like there will be reconciliation between her had and mom.

I also like how Okumura expressed his passion to sensei, and moved him and me.

The end result? He has decided to continue working on the manga.

If this is not the best episode so far, I don't know what is.

Nov 22, 4:01 PM

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Nov 22, 5:07 PM

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I love it. This episode made me love Okumura even more. I am happy that Aira and her father reunite.

Nov 22, 6:15 PM

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A very touching episode!! It was so great to see Aria all dressed up!!

Nov 22, 6:18 PM

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The🧅🧅🧅🧅🧅🧅in this episode!

Nov 22, 7:19 PM

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Glad that Dad and Aria made up Even Mom still loves him

Nov 22, 8:52 PM

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t's one of those episodes that stay with you, reminding you why you love these stories. Unforgettable. | Es uno de esos episodios que se quedan contigo, que te recuerdan por qué amas estas historias. Inolvidable.

Nov 23, 4:16 AM

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So she did tell him to come back. Great for the family.

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Nov 23, 9:53 AM

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This anime is criminally underrated. I want this show to be more popular so we can get season 2 faster lmao. Even the sound design andthe animation has been fantastic throughout the show; can some popular youtuber make a video on 2.5D already?

Nov 23, 2:48 PM

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Junya Enoki's performance absolutely carrying yet another episode. This man is so good at delivering genuine emotion!!

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Nov 23, 5:55 PM

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Hot gyaru mom still dumped dad.

Nov 23, 6:34 PM

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Hit me in my kokoro 🥲 it's good to see her and her dad meet again and make up with each other. Also, okumura was goated this episode too, his development from episode 1 has really gotten better. Doesn't matter if you can't make a million people like your stuff, as long as there's just one that enjoys it, that is enough. That's damn right!

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Nov 23, 6:43 PM

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Still hit as hard when I first read it in the manga. THIS SHIT MEANS SOMETHING TO ME MAN

Nov 23, 8:44 PM

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5/5 <3
EXCELLENT EPISODE
I cried a lot
Mini Aria flashback <3

Nov 23, 9:47 PM

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I cried...Such an emotional story with great happy ending.Definitely a hidden gem of 2024

Nov 23, 11:16 PM

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this episode is PEAK

didn't except this anime story really good

suwabe delivered with dad monologue

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Nov 24, 7:09 AM

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up there as one of the best episodes i have seen in a long time

Nov 24, 7:57 AM

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Absolutely beautiful episode

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Nov 24, 8:30 AM

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Amazing fucking episode. People weren't kidding when they said this show was made 2 cours just for this episode and I can see why. This was the absolute peak of the show so far, it was so good and you can clearly see it as well from the production quality of this episode, they really put a lot of effort and love into it.

I've been waiting for a long time for Okumura to show us again why he is the protagonist, we love Okumura in this household. Who would've thought we'd get such a wonderfully written character driven show from what was initially a very ecchi show. Though we already saw signs of it early on.

Once this season is over, I am definitely jumping on the manga, though I hope they make more seasons.

Sidenote, I hope Aria's parents reconcile, they still clearly love each other, though I know that even if they still love each other, it's not that simple or easy for them to get back together, at the very least, they become friends again.

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