Hell yes. I just knew a second season had to be coming. This news comes via MOONPHASE who reports that Getchu.com is indicating that a second season of Otoboku is already in the works. I enjoyed the first series very much and I’m looking forward to this second season (whenever it comes out). Well, I know I can’t wait for more Mizuho and Takako deliciousness (yes I mean both of them…including Shion too!).

Verdict: 9/10
Overall series review: 8.7/10

Final Impressions:

After constant delays and countless problems with my old computer I’ve finally been able to watch the last episode of Otoboku. Let me just say that I usually dislike open-ended endings when they aren’t executed properly (e.g. Kasimasi) but for some reason I enjoyed this one a lot. Despite being a Takako fan I enjoyed it for what it was without bias, and that is that it was a beautiful bringing together of two people who were at odds with one another at the beginning of the series and gradually grew closer towards the end. Mariya is still there as well after realizing her love for Mizuho (childhood friends somehow always just “realize” when someone else is about to take their friend away). And granted, there’s still no definite final pairing in the end (damn you Mizuho!) but that doesn’t ruin the overall enjoyment of this series one bit. It was a good journey and I’m kind of sad that it’s over but at least there’s an OVA coming out in a few months!

Original found over at AoMM.

Okay, um…normally whenever I see yaoi or whatever I feel repulsed or immediately call upon divine fire to send it straight to hell. But. I don’t really have any idea what to say about this picture here (well there is a buzzing voice in the back of my mind saying “HAWT”). I know that technically Jun and Mizuho are both guys but somehow I don’t feel the automatic repulse reflex. Should I care that they are supposedly guys? Are they really guys? Should I FAP now and worry later?

*sigh*

Impressions:

This is the episode everyone has been waiting for. Mizuho, after 11 episodes, has been found out to be a guy by Takako. There’s a of character development for Mizuho, Mariya, and Takako throughout this episode. Though most of it is from Mariya. The flashback at the beginning helped us realize just how much Mariya cares for Mizuho and how she feels about the current situation with Takako and Mizuho.

The insert song that played during Mizuho’s and Mariya’s date was just beautiful. It played all the right notes and just the right scenes. The best part of the episode, of course, is when Mizuho saves Takako from a pair of lowlifes. It was excellently done but this scene also served for revealing that Mizuho is actually a guy (to Takako at least)! NOOOOOOOOO! Anyways, I hope Takako doesn’t take the revelation too hard in the final episode…

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Note: With classes starting tomorrow my entries will probably be around the same as usual. Mostly impressions and a few summaries for some of the things I’m watching. That said most of the time I’ll post the screens first and then follow with the summary.
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Okay. I said episode 9 was my favorite episode so far but now this one has overtaken it and pushed it to second. I felt that it was doen brilliantly. In particular I’m focusing on the play. The music was well done and the characters were at their most believable (in both the play and regular story). I loved how Mizuho saved Takako from humiliation when her entire dress tore off her body. The kiss…that kiss seemed ‘almost’ passionate in my eyes. It was beautifully presented as well and only further strengthens the MizuhoxTakako pairing.

However, Mariya has basically confirmed her feelings for Mizuho and with only two episodes left I’m beginning to wonder just what is going to happen. There’s also the issue of Mizuho’s true gender that until now hasn’t really been the topic of focus but I feel that somehow either in the next episode it’ll be brought up. In my opinion, Takako is the only other person I can see finding out about Mizuho being a guy as I don’t think there will be a mass unveiling or anything. Or at least not until the very last episode.

Now this is what I call a great episode (and my favorite). It was much better than the last (and ended the character-centric episodes) and highlighted my favorite characters: Takako, Mizuho, and Mariya. When the drama was mentioned and the title “Romeo & Juliet” was said I instantly knew the leads were going to be Takako and Mizuho. It was priceless seeing Takako get so flustered when she found out about the kissing scenes. She’s so cute when she blushes. Also, as the title of the episode suggested, Mariya’s feelings are starting affect the way she acts towards Mizuho. I’m pretty sure she likes Mizuho but is struggling with them for some reason. She pretty much reacts that way the entire episode.

But back to the stars of the play, the practice kiss between Takako and Mizuho was hilarious. I’ve never seen such a cute and worked up Takako (and dear lord, she was so red after being kissed on the cheek lol). Something scary happens at the end, however, when Takako approaches Mariya and asks for help in knowing Mizuho’s “true self”. Yikes, could it just be the kiss thing still lingering in her mind or is she starting to suspect Mizuho being a guy?