So I was reading the second to the last chapter of Daiya no Ace Act II. Every pages are so precious. TJ managed to emphasize that Seidou won against Inajutsu as a team. There are too many precious moments that I don't think I'd get tired even if I read it a thousand times. The alumni being there, witnessing their kouhais taste victory is just so precious.
And there's the fact that Sawamura himself admitted that he couldn't defeat Narumiya. Of course, that's an obvious fact. Narumiya Mei is a class of his own, the best pitcher in his generation. He was the ace pitcher of a strong team since he was first year and he managed to overcome all the pressure as the team's ace. But that only proves that Sawamura has still a lot of room to grow, as Miyuki and Chris mentioned.
The conversation between Sawamura, Miyuki and Chris is so good. It really feels nostalgic. There's the element of comedy too so I couldn't help but laugh. Furuya's interaction with Nori and Ono is also great. Furuya clearly expressing himself and his senpais being touched by his very rare words. Argh!! I really love this team.
TJ also didn't forget about Isashiki. At least, we're able to see all the alumni supporting and congratulating the current team for their victory. The last part was full of suspense though. Like what the hell was that??? Are you saying that after all the games they played, Sawamura will also get injured??
Although, on the brighter side, this kind of development opens the possibility of Act III. I mean, come on! Why would you emphasize a possibility of injury if you're already planning to end the story for real? Wouldn't it be better to make a nice wrap up of the story if it's really ending for good? Ugh. Anyways, I'm still hoping for Act III. And I can't wait to see the last chapter. (๑˃ᴗ˂)ﻭ
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Hi, art...For the animanga ask, what are your top 10 favorite moments from your fav anime or manga?
I have a lot of favorite moments on different series, so I'd probably give the top 10 that's left an impact on me and I haven't forgotten yet despite watching/reading these scenes a while back. To make it more specific, I'd be focusing on sports anime because my mind is filled with sports-themed anime right now. XD This is not in any particular order. Also, there are a lot of spoilers here, BE WARNED!! Decide for yourself first if you want to continue reading. Anime mentioned are the following: Daiya no Ace, Ao Ashi, Blue Lock, Haikyuu!!, Oofuri and YowaPeda.
Sawamura Eijun becoming Seidou's Ace
Anime/Manga: Daiya no Ace Act II
Reason: Who wouldn't? I think this is the moment that every DnA fan has been waiting for.
Aoi Ashito becoming a successful playmaker
Anime/Manga: Ao Ashi
Reason: This was the coach's intention, to begin with, when he asked Ashito to become a defender. For Ashito, playing as a forward meant a lot but he was asked to give it up and he did. He struggled and struggled and was finally able to use his strengths to the fullest. Of course, he still has a lot to learn but it's the start of him becoming a professional player. I can't remember the number of times I read this part in the manga.
Isagi and Bachira stopped depending on one another
Anime/Manga: Blue Lock
Reason: I really love Bachira and Isagi's relationship even at the start of the story and it became even better when the both of them realized that they were depending too much on each other and decided not to do it anymore. It helped both of them develop as individual players and at the same time, they developed another form of friendship and rivalry.
Furuya started calling Sawamura "Eijun"
Anime/Manga: Daiya no Ace Act II
Reason: Furuya is meant to be Sawamura's rival from the start. So when Furuya mellowed out and started expressing himself, I found their friendship and rivalry so adorable. Furuya never calls others by their first name, and when he did during the first game at the Summer Tournament, everyone was surprised. It's a very big deal because that's Furuya calling "Eijun" and Eijun himself seems not to mind.
Hinata Shouyou's "Nice Receive"
Anime/Manga: Haikyuu!!
Reason: I've watched this scene too many times. I felt like this was Hinata's moment that Bokuto was talking about. And then after that game, he just kept improving and improving during that tournament that it's so frightening and exhilarating. Can't wait for "Karasuno vs Nekom" to be animated. I'm still a bit frustrated about the ending though. XD
Arata's confession to Chihaya
Anime/Manga: Chihayafuru
Reason: Arata's confession was a surprise for me. At that time, I was only watching the anime. It felt sudden but at the same time, the timing felt right. And Arata!! He was so adorable when he confessed!! After that, Chihaya was in a daze. Totally different reaction than when Taichi confessed to her. Fufufu. ^^
Abe held Mihashi's hand
Anime/Manga: Oofuri (Ookiku Furikabutte)
Reason: This act was first done to Abe by the coach and he was advised to do the same thing to Mihashi. As soon as he did, he realized a lot of things about Mihashi and the painful past he went through back in middle school. Yes, just by holding his (pitching) hand, he realized that Mihashi is a good and hard-working pitcher. He understood what his true role is as a catcher and what he should do for his pitcher. I really love this scene, I can watch it all day. XD
Onoda tried his best to stand to meet Imaizumi after he won the second time
Anime/Manga: Yowamushi Pedal: Limit Break
Reason: I know a lot of people got tired of watching this anime after the second season. But I thought I had to continue because there might be scenes worth watching, and this happened to be one of those. The first time Onoda won the race, Imaizumi lifted Onoda like he was so weightless. lol. This time around, Onoda forced himself to stand as soon as Imaizumi arrived, and they talked while hugging each other. Imaizumi is still a bit inconsistent when it comes to calling Onoda by his first name but in this scene, he continued addressing him as "Sakamichi". By the way, while they are hugging, there are people in the background taking photos. XD
Ashito was about to give up when he was forced to play defender position but Hana managed to convince him not to
Anime/Manga: Ao Ashi
Reason: I started shipping Ashito and Hana right after this. Everyone tried looking for Ashito but it was Hana who knew where she could find him. Cooking for him, calling his mother, and telling him the words he needed to hear. Hana managed to do all of these at that moment. She truly is her number one fan and I love her for it. I love them both!! (≧◡≦) ♡
Seidou won against Ichidai
Anime/Manga: Daiya no Ace Act II
Reason: Inashiro is Seidou's rival, but I loved the Ichidai game more. Why? Because it was the very first game that Sawamura was able to show his true prowess as Seidou's ace. He was pitching against Sankou's batter and he only allowed one run. It was also phenomenal. The way they won and overtake Sankou and then won at the end. Sawamura's pitching inspired the whole team, and the team responded by scoring 2 runs against Amahisa.
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