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Even on the rewatch the fact that this show is so underrated because it is just regarded as a Spy Family rip off makes me so upset. Hopefully even more channels in the reaction community get to it.
The fact no one focuses on the differences of both shows, but they only focus on the fact that two assissins look after kid. Like that's even shorter. In buddy daddies, these two knew each other before the show, yet in the other one, if it wasn't for one assassin who's next job was to pretend to have a family and use them, he would have never met the other two.
I think when Kazuki said its not too late for normal happiness, in part it could be attributed to the three of them (if they fought to keep Miri) but I think it largely is just referring to Miri. It's not too late for normal happiness for *Miri*. If they give her up, she can lead a normal non dangerous life with a normal family, not one involved in murder. Ultimately, Kazuki and Rei would be unhappy, but they could know that she had a happy future without risks. That's why Kazuki talks about all the things he wants her to experience, all the things she could have without the possibility of getting killed. Which breaks my heart because it shows how much they love her. Her happiness at the expense of them.
This episode is so powerful, as it should. The Ferris Wheel scene indicates how this episode is essentially the climax of the series. The thing that is so great about he Ferris Wheel analogy is that Ferris Wheels keep going around and around, so there are various ways one can interpret the scene, especially on a first watch through. This episode is often viewed as the strongest episode in the whole series and the Ferris Wheel scene as the strongest written scene in the whole series as well, and I agree with that sentiment. In Ep. 8 we got a deep look into the world of hitmen. Very male dominated and very traditional. In Ep. 9 we get a deep dive into the world of the daycare, very progressive and female dominated, with a bright, hopeful, and idealistic mindset. In this episode, Ep. 10, we have the return of Miri's mother and a deep dive into the reality of the present day in Japan. Same-sex couples can't marry in Japan, they can't adopt either (exceptions being if the children are the birth children of one of the partners in a same-sex relationship). They can foster though, and that's the reality that we see Kazuki and Rei living out here. Miri's mother hits rock bottom, got a reality check for herself and a desire to fix her priorities in life (one that was likely reignited by her getting some of her spoons back after they were depleted due to being so burnt out as a single mother). In Japan, even if a child is put up for adoption, the mother still remains the legal guardian and still has the last say in legal things and the like. This is the societal framework that this story is being told within and that the characters are acting and engaging within, and I feel we really see this structural side of society and motherhood, and how those things are still so tightly and intrinsically tied together in Japan, in this episode. Especially in the scene where Kazuki is hugging Miri tightly. Getting back to Misaki (Miri's mother), she remains an imperfect character: an imperfect female character and mother, but we are seeing her try. Old habits due seem to die hard with her though, as we see her still going for a smoke, even after getting cancer and with Miri in the room. Meanwhile, Rei has completely stopped smoking and is actually shown to be the most level headed and the most focused on what Miri wants and needs in this episode and situation, even over Kazuki. In a way, both Miri's mother (Misaki) and Kazuki are shown to be two sides of the same coin. There are parallels and foils to them shown throughout the series and we see them clashing again in this episode like they did in Ep. 3, only kind of on different sides of the argument. Though, both of them are acting and thinking a bit selfishly as well. I do love how, even though this episode is so heartbreaking and emotionally charged, there are still a lot of great humor moments throughout. Also, the way the fandom flipped out over Kazuki and Rei's indirect kiss with the food sharing scene was amusing too. When it comes to the website extras, there is no Kazuki and Rei memo for this week's episode. There is a Miri's Picture Journal though, it's as follows: An image of the Ferris Wheel with the faces of Kazuki, Rei and Miri to one side and the sun up in the sky on the other side. The text reads: "We hit the town. I want to go again." Loved your reactions and thoughts and discussion on this episode and looking forward to the next episode and your thoughts and opinions on the series as it gets closer to wrapping up! :D
It's been a while since I've watched this episode and my god does it still bring me to tears. Buddy Daddies is such an underrated anime that people looked down on because "it's too similar to spy x family" (which isn't true) or "Miri is too annoying" (she's one of the most realistic kids I've seen in anime) so they never gave this anime a chance
hey guys do you still have your reaction to jojos bizzare adventure baby stand and judgement arc?, ive been rewatching your reactions and i realized some episodes were missing
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Kazuki wrapping the scarf around Miri mirrors him wrapping his scarf around the stray cat in ep 1
Even on the rewatch the fact that this show is so underrated because it is just regarded as a Spy Family rip off makes me so upset. Hopefully even more channels in the reaction community get to it.
it’s easily better than sxf
The fact no one focuses on the differences of both shows, but they only focus on the fact that two assissins look after kid. Like that's even shorter. In buddy daddies, these two knew each other before the show, yet in the other one, if it wasn't for one assassin who's next job was to pretend to have a family and use them, he would have never met the other two.
I think when Kazuki said its not too late for normal happiness, in part it could be attributed to the three of them (if they fought to keep Miri) but I think it largely is just referring to Miri. It's not too late for normal happiness for *Miri*. If they give her up, she can lead a normal non dangerous life with a normal family, not one involved in murder. Ultimately, Kazuki and Rei would be unhappy, but they could know that she had a happy future without risks. That's why Kazuki talks about all the things he wants her to experience, all the things she could have without the possibility of getting killed. Which breaks my heart because it shows how much they love her. Her happiness at the expense of them.
This episode is so powerful, as it should. The Ferris Wheel scene indicates how this episode is essentially the climax of the series. The thing that is so great about he Ferris Wheel analogy is that Ferris Wheels keep going around and around, so there are various ways one can interpret the scene, especially on a first watch through. This episode is often viewed as the strongest episode in the whole series and the Ferris Wheel scene as the strongest written scene in the whole series as well, and I agree with that sentiment.
In Ep. 8 we got a deep look into the world of hitmen. Very male dominated and very traditional. In Ep. 9 we get a deep dive into the world of the daycare, very progressive and female dominated, with a bright, hopeful, and idealistic mindset. In this episode, Ep. 10, we have the return of Miri's mother and a deep dive into the reality of the present day in Japan. Same-sex couples can't marry in Japan, they can't adopt either (exceptions being if the children are the birth children of one of the partners in a same-sex relationship). They can foster though, and that's the reality that we see Kazuki and Rei living out here. Miri's mother hits rock bottom, got a reality check for herself and a desire to fix her priorities in life (one that was likely reignited by her getting some of her spoons back after they were depleted due to being so burnt out as a single mother).
In Japan, even if a child is put up for adoption, the mother still remains the legal guardian and still has the last say in legal things and the like. This is the societal framework that this story is being told within and that the characters are acting and engaging within, and I feel we really see this structural side of society and motherhood, and how those things are still so tightly and intrinsically tied together in Japan, in this episode. Especially in the scene where Kazuki is hugging Miri tightly.
Getting back to Misaki (Miri's mother), she remains an imperfect character: an imperfect female character and mother, but we are seeing her try. Old habits due seem to die hard with her though, as we see her still going for a smoke, even after getting cancer and with Miri in the room. Meanwhile, Rei has completely stopped smoking and is actually shown to be the most level headed and the most focused on what Miri wants and needs in this episode and situation, even over Kazuki. In a way, both Miri's mother (Misaki) and Kazuki are shown to be two sides of the same coin. There are parallels and foils to them shown throughout the series and we see them clashing again in this episode like they did in Ep. 3, only kind of on different sides of the argument. Though, both of them are acting and thinking a bit selfishly as well.
I do love how, even though this episode is so heartbreaking and emotionally charged, there are still a lot of great humor moments throughout. Also, the way the fandom flipped out over Kazuki and Rei's indirect kiss with the food sharing scene was amusing too. When it comes to the website extras, there is no Kazuki and Rei memo for this week's episode. There is a Miri's Picture Journal though, it's as follows:
An image of the Ferris Wheel with the faces of Kazuki, Rei and Miri to one side and the sun up in the sky on the other side. The text reads: "We hit the town. I want to go again."
Loved your reactions and thoughts and discussion on this episode and looking forward to the next episode and your thoughts and opinions on the series as it gets closer to wrapping up! :D
SOBBING ALONGSIDE YOU BOTH 😭
It's been a while since I've watched this episode and my god does it still bring me to tears. Buddy Daddies is such an underrated anime that people looked down on because "it's too similar to spy x family" (which isn't true) or "Miri is too annoying" (she's one of the most realistic kids I've seen in anime) so they never gave this anime a chance
God, this episode gets me every time...
wrong episode title btw guys lmao
watching through your reaction to this anime just reminded me on how beautiful this anime is. i have to keep on recommending this to everyone i know
If you want to keep on the trend of guardian anime, I'd love to see you react to Moribito: guardian of the spirit
hey guys do you still have your reaction to jojos bizzare adventure baby stand and judgement arc?, ive been rewatching your reactions and i realized some episodes were missing
When are you gonna react to re zero season 3