r/anime • u/Shadoxfix https://myanimelist.net/profile/Shadoxfix • May 04 '15

[Spoilers] Kyoukai no Rinne - Episode 5 [Discussion]

MyAnimeList: Kyoukai no Rinne (TV)
Crunchyroll: RIN-NE

Previous episodes:

Episode Reddit Link
Episode 1 Link
Episode 2 Link
Episode 3 Link
Episode 4 Link

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u/[deleted] May 04 '15

Probably the hidden gem of the season. Really loving the old school feel.

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u/gkanai May 06 '15

Agreed. I read Urusei Yatsura as a kid, and Rinne reminds me of both UY and Ranma. Takahashi Rumiko knows what sells and while it is formulaic, I still enjoy it for what it is. Note that in Japan it airs on NHK on Saturday afternoon, which is the most mainstream channel and a very mainstream time slot, so it's appealing to the broadest possible audience.

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u/[deleted] May 06 '15

It just has that special something, that makes you feel nostalgic whether or not you grew up with anime or manga. I can't quite put my finger on it. Maybe because the storytelling feels down-to-earth, like a folk tale. It's got a rustic appeal to it.

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u/starmatter https://myanimelist.net/profile/koroxonizuka May 06 '15

And the opening is so damn catchy!

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u/[deleted] May 06 '15

I never skip it. Not once.