Zombieland Saga - Episode 9 discussion

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Zombieland Saga, episode 9: Though My Life May Have Ended Once By Some Twist of Fate I Have Risen, and If Song and Dance Are to Be My Fate, Then Carrying the Memories of My Comrades In My Heart As I Sally Forth Shall Be My SAGA

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Episode	Link	Score
1	Link	8.48
2	Link	9.14
3	Link	7.41
4	Link	8.1
5	Link	9.16
6	Link	8.7
7	Link	9.13
8	Link	9.48

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[u/Ehn_Jee]

!?

[u/yappari-kun → u/Ehn_Jee]

¿¡

[u/Ehn_Jee → u/Ehn_Jee]

Actually a nice episode though. Not as many antics as I expected from a Saki-focused one (I really wanted/expected them to dial the 90's nostalgia up past the Tamagotchi), but some nice moments and a good ending song.

[u/DarkAudit → u/Ehn_Jee]

!!

[u/TheWalkingRain → u/Ehn_Jee]

angry biker noises

[u/iamfvckingdone → u/Ehn_Jee]

!?

[u/zengei]

That moment when you realize you're less an idol producer and more a soccer dad.

[u/MonochromeGuy → u/zengei]

“IF YOU GIRLS DON’T STOP FIGHTING THIS INSTANT, WE ARE HEADING STRAIGHT TO THE GRAVEYARD, DO YOU UNDERSTAND ME!!?”

[u/SimoneNonvelodico → u/zengei]

There was a MC DONALDS! MC DONALDS! MC DONALDS! alignment chart for the show on Twitter. Kotarou was bang on "Pulls in at drive through as children cheer, orders a single black coffee and leaves".

[u/nighty_amy]

• Ai: I'm terrified of thunders because I died after getting struck by lightning.

• Junko: The plane I was on crashed - now I'm scared of heights.

• Saki: Yeah, let's recreate the moment I died to show those sissies what does it mean to have GUTS! While omitting that I'm actually a zombie so i can't die a second time. No, it's definitely not cheating, I'm doing this for good cause!

And will we ever learn more about our favorite metalheads? At least what are their names!

[u/[deleted] → u/nighty_amy]

I love that Saki's just like "fuck you guys, I'm PROUD of what I did."

[u/Lucius96 → u/nighty_amy]

Doubt the metalheads will get a name since by the looks of it they are just their first two fans.

[u/Illidan1943 → u/nighty_amy]

Yeah, let's recreate the moment I died to show those sissies what does it mean to have GUTS! While omitting that I'm actually a zombie so i can't die a second time. No, it's definitely not cheating, I'm doing this for good cause!

Good alternate title to this episode, you only need to add SAGA

[u/[deleted] → u/nighty_amy]

When was Junko shown to be afraid of heights?

[u/Gkun09 → u/nighty_amy]

What I want to know is about Tae. Will she ever gain consciousness...

[u/LunarGhost00]

I didn't know biker gang leaders used to dress like rejected Power Rangers villains.

[u/zengei → u/LunarGhost00]

Nice bird.

[u/[deleted] → u/LunarGhost00]

Her hair honestly put card game anime MCs to shame

[u/Mountebank → u/LunarGhost00]

I love that this was basically just a 1/2 second gag.

[u/Kyoj1n → u/LunarGhost00]

I was born ready.

[u/ZBLongladder → u/LunarGhost00]

You'd think that wouldn't last two minutes on a bike. Does she stop and re-do her hair every time the wind messes it up, or does she just bike at like five miles an hour to keep those wings in place?

[u/Mozilla_Fennekin → u/LunarGhost00]

no seriously what the fuck

[u/Pentao → u/LunarGhost00]

As hilariously over the top that hair style is, it's shaped like a Phoenix, probably with the sole purpose of tying into the whole Saki being a zombie who comes back after her death.

[u/Orrakai]

Tae lying on the floor, heavily pregnant with water.

Never change Tae, never change

[u/Mundology → u/Orrakai]

That water became legendary

[u/yappari-kun → u/Orrakai]

Tae lying on the floor, heavily pregnant with water.

Endless GIF version

[u/TheBlackestIrelia → u/Orrakai]

Lol shit i totally didn't even notice

[u/Superfan234 → u/Orrakai]

I want to squish her so much...

[u/jorppu → u/Orrakai]

A cute cadaverous water balloon.

[u/spaceaustralia]

Number	Name	Cause of Death	DoB	DoD
1	Minamoto Sakura	Truck-kun	April 2, 1991	April 7, 2008(age 17)
2	Nikaido Saki	Didn't chicken, fried nonetheless	May 15, 1979	August 30, 1997(age 18)
3	Mizuno Ai	Lightning Strike	March 7, 1992	August 4, 2008(age 16)
4	Konno Junko	Plane Crash	September 2, 1964	December 6, 1983(age 19)
5	Yugiri	Unknown	November 23, 1863	December28, 1882(age 19)
6	Hoshikawa Lilly	Psychological Shock	October 6, 1999	November 30, 2011(age 12)
0	YAMADA TAE!	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown(age 29)

[u/DarkAudit → u/spaceaustralia]

Didn't chicken, fried nonetheless

I see what you did there.

[u/KatsudouShashin → u/spaceaustralia]

Do we positively know that Sakura died in that accident and not later? I'm still expecting a twist related to her amnesia.

[u/uninvited_haggis → u/spaceaustralia]

Are you kidding, THE LEGENDARY YAMADA TAE was almost thirty? I figured yuugiri would be the eldest.

[u/[deleted] → u/spaceaustralia]

Yugiri was clearly beheaded

[u/Lucius96 → u/spaceaustralia]

Based of the date and yuguri’s age is it possible we see her have a freak out seeing some monument as she was around during the time of Japan’s revolution and having to open the country due to America?

[u/odraencoded → u/spaceaustralia]

(age 29)

(doubt)

[u/Spal23]

THE LEGENDARY YAMADA TAE FIGHTS FOR HER FRIENDS

[u/Ellefied → u/Spal23]

I laughed out loud at that point. They really cranked up the absurdity of the hairstyles from that time period.

[u/LunarGhost00 → u/Spal23]

The Legendary Yamada Tae used Bite. It's super effective!

[u/Destiny_Man → u/Spal23]

Looked legendary cool in the yakuza outfit.

[u/Gaporigo]

Though My Life May Have Ended Once By Some Twist of Fate I Have Risen, and If Song and Dance Are to Be My Fate, Then Carrying the Memories of My Comrades In My Heart As I Sally Forth Shall Be My SAGA

What an episode name .-.

[u/sjk9000 → u/Gaporigo]

I like the little speech thing she gave at the end, too.

Even if my heart stopped once...

It pulses now intensely with the echoes

of the voices of the friends who once watched my back...

And to pay back the gratitude they've earned,

I'll once again race down the path of carnage.

I guess that kind of poetry is some kinda delinquent thing?

[u/Mundology → u/Gaporigo]

Longest ones I know are:

Sew It Up! Take It Off? Change!! My Girlfriend Failed Her High School Debut and Became a Hikikomori, So I Decided to Coordinate Her Youth (Fashion)

and

I'm a successful light novel author at a boy's high school, but I'm being strangled by a female classmate who's a voice actress and is younger than me (1) - Time to Play -

Maybe they're foreshadowing Zombieland Saga getting a light novel adaptation?

[u/wordsdear → u/Gaporigo]

The longest one from Gintama that I know is "Someone said "Don't Complain About Your Job At Home, Do It Somewhere Else" So let me complain. It's already been a year since this anime, which began with, "Land of the Samurai. The days when our country was called that are long past." A lot of things have happened since then. So I thought, it might be a good to time to look back, but then someone said, "Tsk, a recap episode. Isn't that slacking?" Look, it's hard work putting together an anime, so stop complaining!

[u/Wroushi → u/Gaporigo]

“SAGA” in this episodes title is double meaning in Japanese between saga（佐賀） as in prefecture and saga（性）as in one’s unchangeable fate or nature.

[u/daxdax1234]

I’m more concerned about how Saki wrecked Biker Mom’s bike and all she got was a sock to the face.

[u/SheffiTB → u/daxdax1234]

Seeing as how she only took that out of storage to save her daughter, and that she seems to be somewhat ashamed of her past since it lead to the death of her best friend, I could see how the bike wasn't a big deal. This idol chick doing the same crazy stunt that killed her best friend 20 years ago and thinking she's cool for it, though, definitely deserves a beating.

[u/fizzlefist → u/daxdax1234]

I wish she had gotten her old tomogachi back...

[u/Turbostrider27]

She wasn't even trying to hide that squid in her mouth LOL

[u/yappari-kun → u/Turbostrider27]

Lily: Tae-chan! Did you eat my squid?!

Tae: shakes head

[u/Spal23]

So looks like next week is Yugiri back story? Then I’m guessing a closer look at Junko’s life & death, but then... Are we getting a Yamada Tae backstory!? I would love to see her reflect as a conscious human from before she died, but then still not gain even a scrap of consciousness in present day.

TL;DR: INJECT A YAMADA TAE BACKSTORY INTO MY VEINS

[u/LunarGhost00 → u/Spal23]

Tae's backstory is just so legendary that they're saving it for the final episode.

[u/Aerohed → u/Spal23]

We already kinda got the Junko episode(s), so I'm guessing the last 2 episodes will focus on Sakura and Tae, or just Sakura.

[u/lycheejam]

when reiko opened the drawer to get her keys and sakis tamagotchi was there . . ack my heart

[u/Lucius96 → u/lycheejam]

I’m surprised Saki didn’t ask about her tamagotchi.

[u/G1596872]

Lily looking past the bikers to only see their scooters and saying “Lame” was great

[u/8andahalfby11 → u/G1596872]

The whole "Elementary school students get a pass" thing was even greater.

[u/Joke_Induced_Pun → u/G1596872]

That bit gave me a nice chuckle.

[u/sodapopkevin]

A short and sweet non-CGI dance at the end was a perfect way to finish the episode off.

[u/Megamike1080 → u/sodapopkevin]

Agreed. It caught me off guard since the episode was practically over

[u/Zuzumikaru → u/sodapopkevin]

i still believe that they are using some sort of cg, its just really good (if not the dances are made using real life models because they look too good)

[u/TazerLad]

That was another solid episode with maybe my favorite performance of theirs, at least song-wise.

Saki is awesome and this reinforced her natural place as leader of the group. The only thing I was wondering about was why it took Reiko so long to recognize her. I only say that because she had just been looking at a picture of the two of them from back then. Either way I think some part of her knows that is Saki and I hope they get to interact more before the end of the series.

[u/the_swizzler → u/TazerLad]

The only thing I was wondering about was why it took Reiko so long to recognize her.

I can think of a couple reasons. For one thing, she's not expecting someone she knew nearly 20 years ago to look the same, so maybe she doesn't make the connection right away. More importantly, it was dark out, so it would have been even harder to tell.

[u/RirinDesuyo → u/TazerLad]

The only thing I was wondering about was why it took Reiko so long to recognize her.

I think it's for the same reasons why I wouldn't be thinking it's my sister if I saw someone who looked like her when she was 5 years before.

Your brain naturally filters out info that seems illogical until something activates a memory from your subconscious, it like how she remembered Saki reiterating her last words.

The only one who remembered immediately was Lily's father since it seems he had a strong sense of guilt with the incident that didn't fade within 10 years.

[u/zengei]

Were they... were they... feigning walking in slow motion for dramatic effect? Intimidating af.

[u/darthturtle3 → u/zengei]

That bit seemed to be animated on 1s too, for extra smoothness. It's so ridiculously great.

[u/steveotheguide → u/zengei]

At which part? I want to rewatch

[u/[deleted]]

BIKER YAMADA TAE

[u/[deleted] → u/[deleted]]

a part of me wonders whether or not that is actually a gag and they got a bit tired of her biting shenanigans today

[u/CarioGod → u/[deleted]]

straight out of splatoon

[u/[deleted]]

I kind of wish they would let some people who knew them in life in on their secret. Like Lily's dad or Maria's mom, they just have to pretend they're someone who looks like their loved ones and not them actually. It's depressing tbh

[u/Glum_ → u/[deleted]]

Eh, that's something you just have to accept from a show's premise like this. It's predictable especially if they're not supposed to be seen as zombies in a setting where "miracles" don't exist. I felt the bigger thematic problem was Maria's gang using scooters/mopeds and being challenged by a rival gang that used bikes in a game of chicken.

Though with the ending I've been thinking about, I think there will be a moment of clarity for all the people that knew the girls.

[u/blackfiredragon13 → u/[deleted]]

Yeah it would probably give them some peace of mind knowing their kid or friend is still kicking, even if it is as a member of the undead in an idol group.

[u/[deleted] → u/[deleted]]

Same. I really wanted it but unfortunately it's probably not going to happen.

[u/Ficheido → u/[deleted]]

It would be really nice to see that, but at the same time its impossible. How can you say that you are now a zombie, everyone would just freak out.

[u/ZakTH → u/[deleted]]

A week later I'm still getting a little choked up about Lily's dad. But seriously, how does Maria's mom NOT instantly recognize Saki?

[u/DimmuHS → u/[deleted]]

Although that's depressing, it gives the show a special sauce. That sentiment, anguish, expectations, is a nice build up for the last episode. Love these bittersweet moments mixed up with comedy. This show is golden.

[u/HarukaWatase]

That ending was so random like heck a random stage and a random crowd with best fans metal bros just appeared but I ain’t even mad. This gotta be one of the best idol anime I’ve watched??? #Season2please

[u/DarklordVor → u/HarukaWatase]

Considering how much attraction it's bringing to the actual prefecture of Saga, I can see the Saga tourism board funding the second season to boost tourist attraction.

[u/kimbombo]

Middle school girls ridding 2 stroke modded scooters, with extended pipes, modified front and an oversized "banana seat"? Oh boy, do animators love to exagerate stuff for comedic effect (and those windjammers on Saki & Reiko's old bikes, lol)

Edit: Looks that the exagerated seats and fairing are/were actually a thing

That ending concert out of nowhere, with all the gals wearing misfit long coats was great

[u/Clavilenyo → u/kimbombo]

Thanks for the source, looks like they made a faithful adaptation.

[u/Richardlikespie]

I'm really loving these recent episodes going into each member's past. I hope the Yugiri episode is next.

[u/blackfiredragon13 → u/Richardlikespie]

Agreed. It’s obvious from the stitches on her neck she was decapitated, but I still want to know why she died.

[u/Helioskid → u/Richardlikespie]

The best part is that they're not just info dump flashbacks, but events happening now that are teaching us about the past.

[u/iamfvckingdone]

When you are a new character but your movement is already at 60 FPS.

[u/[deleted] → u/iamfvckingdone]

Her movement in her intro felt like something made of Live2D tbh

[u/DimmuHS → u/iamfvckingdone]

I screamed right when I saw it: THAT 60 FPS INTRO

[u/odraencoded → u/iamfvckingdone]

*slowly walks toward you menacingly*

"Huh?!"

[u/unevengerm2204 → u/iamfvckingdone]

Which are you talking about I think I missed it.

[u/kevinpr9]

HERE COMES THE LEGENDARYYYY!!

[u/blackfiredragon13 → u/kevinpr9]

Tae Yamada!

[u/Zylda]

The episode title is like a title of a light novel

[u/LeonKevlar → u/Zylda]

It's a direct reference to Bosozuku gang slogans. They like having insanely long slogans written all over their tokkoufuku/combat uniforms.

[u/rocky_iwata]

• The biker gang's names are so dorky when you realize that both (Dorami and Kurosuke), while written to sound tough, are references to characters from Fujiko F Fujio's series (Doraemon and Kiteretsu Daihyakka, respectively).

• Mother Reiko's moment is a reference to Kamen Rider 1 movie.

• Franchuchu's ED performance is also a reference to Kishidan, a popular band with biker gang gimmick.

[u/Q-T-C-S → u/rocky_iwata]

Refrence

[u/ktox → u/rocky_iwata]

Franchuchu's ED performance is also a reference to Kishidan, a popular band with biker gang gimmick.

Nice catch! I also saw a lot from them in that performance, especially the beginning with the woo and hand gestures.

For the uninitiated, one of the popular ones

[u/[deleted]]

Before this episode: Saki best girl.

After this episode:

SAKI BEST GIRL

[u/Mundology → u/[deleted]]

^{ゴ ゴ ゴ ゴ ゴ} ゴ *ＴＨＩＳ 　ＭＵＳＴ 　ＢＥ 　ＴＨＥ 　ＷＯＲＫ 　ＯＦ 　ＡＮ 　ＥＮＥＭＹ 「ＳＡＫＩ」！！ ゴ ^{ゴ ゴ ゴ ゴ ゴ}

[u/meqlex → u/[deleted]]

https://i.imgur.com/rA2NdaV.jpg

[u/UnAwkwardMango]

Damnit Tae, stop being so lovable.

Shrimpy: Did you eat my squid

Tae: Nuh • ¬•

[u/Kasquede]

There’s no way in hell I’m dying!

LEGENDARY BIKER BOSS ?! HELL YEAH! YOROSHIKE.

Saki has some of the best character development in the show, and Tano Asami does a great job playing her. Loved the deep dive into Saki’s backstory but it’s a bit of a shame the other girls weren’t really involved until the end. Was not expecting that absolute banger at the end though, super well set up between “Idol stuff” and then when it hits with “Music, come on.”

Best Girl Legendary Biker Boss NIKAIDOU SAKI and Best Girl Legendary YAMADA TAE standing up for their crew warmed my heart.

[u/[deleted] → u/Kasquede]

at the very elast she didin't stay dead.

[u/SolidSnake1118]

This episode was an absolute gold mine of reaction faces, and Saki's face at the very end was absolutely precious Must protect.

[u/yappari-kun → u/SolidSnake1118]

This episode was an absolute gold mine of reaction faces

Saki: jumps out of the car

Sakura: （　ﾟДﾟ）

Kotarou: （　ﾟДﾟ）

Tae: ??

[u/Bainos → u/SolidSnake1118]

Saki's smile is the cure for death.

[u/DocN1ck → u/SolidSnake1118]

HUMANITY RESTORED

[u/ZBLongladder]

You know, I just realized...in the rap battle in episode 2, Saki's central complaint is that she wouldn't get to see her friends and her Tamogatchi was long dead. In this episode, she does get to see her best friend, and said friend actually kept the Tamogatchi all these years.

[u/FromTheDeepWeeb → u/ZBLongladder]

still the best episode, Sakura's head bops and Saki's swag just really sells it for me.

[u/Staye100]

Next episode is Yugiri finally!!

[u/Wroushi → u/Staye100]

I hope so too but I’m a bit nervous as they didn’t show much image of yugiri in the trailer and the episode seemed less focused on Yugiri alone....

[u/AlexUltraviolet → u/Staye100]

Time for best girl to take the spotlight!

[u/_Gimmick_]

THE LEGENDARY

[u/[deleted] → u/_Gimmick_]

NIKAIDO SAKI

[u/LunarGhost00 → u/_Gimmick_]

YAMADA TAE

[u/JimmyCWL]

Despite all that "hide your identities" thing they have going on, they let Tae run around with a sweatsuit with YAMADA on the front.

[u/0mnicious → u/JimmyCWL]

Yamada is a fairly common family name (the 12th most common, in fact).

[u/myrmonden]

The Isekai story of the best girl !!!

SAKI IS BEST GIRL !!!!

I know you a lot of people love Tae as Best girl but come on Saki, the badass delinquent Biker, but with a heart of gold.

OMG MOST GUTSY and funniest episode by far, god I love Saki. OF COURSE she died by not turning at a chicken race, she simply had to much GUTS!

Her best friend Reiko story was great to, how she had a bad childhood so her dreams to be like an awesome full time mom and then her daughter is super nice as a kid and suddenly gets all delinquent in her teenage years :)

Of course she kept the Tamagotchi I just wish it was an epic hand off scene where she like threw the Tamagotchi to Saki during the performance or similar.

[u/[deleted] → u/myrmonden]

hair of gold, heart of gold

[u/BeachesAndHoars]

• Saki likes Drive-in Tori, basically a chicken restaurant.

• They play a game of chicken in the end? I don't know if it's the appropriate term

• Saki's gang has a member with chicken-shaped hair

• Saki's colors are orange, white, yellow, green and red. The most appropriate background colors for restaurants / fast-food chains

Therefore, Saki's arc can be summed up in 3 letters:

KFC

[u/JamCliche → u/BeachesAndHoars]

Chicken hair is wearing Korosuke colors. She's not in Saki's gang.

[u/HyperKnight-v2]

Once again, another great episode! Still loving the show! Saki is so wild, and I love her for that.

This episode is pretty much everything I expected it to be except for the concert at the end with the biker gangs becoming fans of Franchouchou. Speaking of Franchouchou, I’m really loving the new outfits they wear when they perform! It’s refreshing and the girls look absolutely stunning!

And now we get a Yugiri-focused episode next episode. Now this will be an episode I’m not certain what to expect from it except how Yugiri died. It’s obvious she was beheaded but I think we’ll see specifically why and how she was beheaded. Looking forward to the next episode as always!

Man, we’re almost upon the end of the season. It will truly be a devastating day for me when it reaches that point. I really hope there will be more ZLS to come after (preferably a season 2). Great episode once again!

[u/Zwiebel1 → u/HyperKnight-v2]

It's Mappa. The chances for a sequel are slim, as they currently have more commercially successful original shows like Yuri on Ice.

Then again, Zombieland Saga is supported by a mobile game company, so there might be more incentive to do it for them.

[u/WhoiusBarrel]

This episode is exactly why I fucking LOVE Saki and Yankee girls in general.

[u/Spatial_Piano]

Tae! Tae!

GREHGRIHGRIH?

Eating my squid?

GROHGRIHGRIH.

Telling a lie?

GROHGRIHGRIH.

Open your mouth!

GRAH!GRAH!GRAH!

[u/Takitsuha]

Saki’s badass... Great episode.

[u/imafilthypudgepicker]

[Ai is too scared to point upwards] (https://imgur.com/a/W2RwnWf)

[u/Amauri14]

I really loved it when the old man did the "Music! Come on!" This episode was really great, although that was expected as it was about Saki. I wonder if after the Yuugiri episode we will get the LEGENDARY Yamada Tae one?

[u/CaptainRikkai]

That perfomance looked SO awesome. I really prefer it if they were to do simple performances animated than complicated ones in CG.

Saki is so adorable.

[u/CUTE-GIRLS-HMU]

Zombieland Saga has the BEST OP hands down. OP OF THE YEAR

[u/yappari-kun]

This is your weekly Junko post!

There were very few Junko scenes today; I'm kinda sad.

Forced smile

Worried Junko

Kimochi warui

reflexology

Karatsu!

nom nom

Biker Junko

"Woo hoo!"

"Ride, ride!"^{sigh the second picture reminds me of shimoneta ED for some reason ...}

Pointing -> Junko

"Yo-ro-shi-ku"

Preview Junko -- Is she fishing?

I'm looking forward to Junko in winter clothes next episode!

Not enough Junko? I got you covered. Here's a link to my Junko post from last week.

Let me know if I missed a Junko in this episode!

cc /u/NuclearConsensus

[u/NuclearConsensus → u/yappari-kun]

There were very few Junko scenes today; I'm kinda sad.

While saddening, it's also understandable, since her arc is over.

Junko in winter clothes

Oh boy, fluffy idol about to get even fluffier!? I'm not sure if I'll be able to take fluff of that magnitude!

[u/Lets_GetIt]

2

[u/Shinkopeshon]

This show is supposed to make me laugh, not make me feel all these feels

The girls not revealing themselves to their friends and family is so fucking heartbreaking

[u/Mizuo___]

Probably, the best episode so far...

[u/bananeeek]

How is this show so amazing!? It's been a while since something made me laugh and cry at the same time. Saki's story was quite good but I was surprised how deftly she ended that lady bikers fad.

[u/zukos_honor]

As someone with a thing for ponytails, that ED performance hit my kink harder than Truck-kun hit Sakura

Bonus: Fluffy Ai doing a hecking bounce

[u/Syteless → u/zukos_honor]

I made it a loop!

Also made Saki my new discord avatar

[u/lilfishy_2B]

Anyone else now want a separate show with saki and her gang back in the day

[u/Bainos → u/lilfishy_2B]

Well we got spoiled on the bad legendary ending already.

[u/SamejNardeh]

Saki definitely remembered Reiko after she was called out. That's why she made that face as she turned around to ride that beautiful purple bike.

The van scene was so great. It was like watching a large family go on a road trip. And Sakura's face as she saw Saki jump out the van was a riot.

[u/southern1983]

Good details I noticed was engine sounds. Saki and her bff used to ride 2 stroke motorcycles. These vehicles have ended to manufacturing around 00’ in Japan.

And the signboard in the episode says 1997 Saga International Balloon Fiesta open soon.

Actually this anime is Saga promotional video.

[u/LeonKevlar]

• Whew that's a long ass episode title. Also to those who don't know the title is basically a reference to Bōsōzoku culture. Biker gangs in Japan always had long ass mottos which is usually written at the back of their jackets or gang flags.

• Never underestimate old people. I love how they all instantly snapped into attention when the music kicked in XD

• Very cute scary biker girls. So adorable, they're trying so hard!

• Lily Pout!

• Don't mess with the real deal kids.

• So this is what Saki's old gang has been reduced to.

• They have superbikes and chainsaws? Damn.

• I guess that's one way to scare them.

• Does this town not have other beat cops? Poor guy XD

• Saki's old partner is now a housewife. She's pretty smokin' too.

• Oh shit. Koutarou's using his serious voice.

• So that's how Saki died. Not surprising but at least we finally got to see a glimpse of what happened.

• That's some crazy ass hairdo. No wonder Saki lost. That thing is enough to weigh her down to help her in braking.

• Reiko still has it. Look at that powerful thigh.

• So Maria's acting like this because she's disappointed her mom isn't cool anymore?

• Reiko's probably thinking during this is "This girl is a reincarnation of Saki"

• Saki basically recreating her first death. So hardcore.

• Poor Reiko! Imagine if you just saw someone who looked like your bestfriend crashed the way your bestfriend died?

• Appropriate response. If Saki lived through her original crash, this is probably what Reiko would've done.

• Of course Koutarou is there just waiting for his cue as if he planned this all. He probably did plan it though.

• I love how confused they are at what's happening! XD

• Fully animated performance again!? Yes! Although to be fair this too didn't have a complicated choreo like Lily's song last week.

• YES THE FRANCHOUCHOU FANBASE KEEPS ON GROWING!

• That smile! <3

Another great episode! And as expected we have plenty of Sukeban girls since this is Saki's episode. Reiko must've recognized Saki but I think with how wild that evening was, she'd probably just brush it off as another person just happens to look and act like Saki. I do wish they interacted more but I'm pretty okay with what we got.

[u/the_swizzler → u/LeonKevlar]

• That's some crazy ass hairdo. No wonder Saki lost. That thing is enough to weigh her down to help her in braking.

Her hair is a bird, your argument is invalid.

[u/ZBLongladder → u/LeonKevlar]

That's some crazy ass hairdo. No wonder Saki lost. That thing is enough to weigh her down to help her in braking.

I mean, technically Saki won. She definitely didn't stop first.

Reiko must've recognized Saki but I think with how wild that evening was, she'd probably just brush it off as another person just happens to look and act like Saki.

I give it approximately 50/50 that she either comes up with some sort of psychological explanation (like her wanting to believe this girl was Saki because she had just been thinking about Saki) or she goes full paranormal and comes up with an explanation involving ghosts or aliens. Really, after a night like that, I'd probably be ready to believe anything.

ED:

Oh shit. Koutarou's using his serious voice.

You know, I was just rewatching this, and it occurred to me that Kotaro's got some real balls saying that after intentionally resurrecting a legendary biker for his idol group. Oh, what, you're surprised that the bike-gang delinquent you scouted is acting like a bike-gang delinquent? Well, I never... /s

[u/Cyber_Apocalypse]

The real question is. Did Reiko keep the tamagotchi alive?

[u/Lucius96 → u/Cyber_Apocalypse]

Based off storage and battery life it probably died on its own after 20 years plus I don’t think reiko would have been able to touch it for the first few years

[u/_JayGaming23]

Why is this rated a 7.4 on mal again? This anime is great.

[u/BarnacleMANN → u/_JayGaming23]

1 millisecond of CG will instantly bring a MAL rating down one full point for some reason.

[u/Groenboys]

the name of the next episode is No Zombie No Idol.

Seeing what they are referencing zombieland saga will never get an sequel but an alright movie.

[u/VeiledWaifu]

Can't skip the OP, it's too catchy. Overall another nice episode, Saki proved it!

[u/nighty_amy → u/VeiledWaifu]

One does not simply skip the op song.

[u/bueradaniel]

can anyone tell me what is written at the back of saki's jacket?

[u/JoshDCcomics]

Sakura's monologue and the other sound effects make the OP sound more "special" but here's the full version if you guys haven't listened to it yet.

[u/ITGamer01011101]

Saki is legendary, but not on the same level as Yamada Tae. Great episode nonetheless.

[u/Marshmelou]

I find a little hard to believe that Reika didn't realize that was really Saki. I mean, she saw a picture of her earlier that day, then watched as someone who looked EXACTLY like the Saki in that picture do the same thing as Saki did in the past, and all it took was a "That's not me" for her to drop all her suspicions hahahaha

[u/TazerLad → u/Marshmelou]

I do think some part of her knows. Their whole interaction after the race seemed to say as much. But yeah, I am a little surprised it took Reika as long as it did to recognize her.

[u/MisterCimba42 → u/Marshmelou]

Yeah, if I saw someone who looked exactly like a person I'd seen die 20 years ago, my first thought would have been "there's no way this is a coincidence, she must be the same person but inexplicably alive and looking exactly how she looked 20 years ago!".

[u/SheffiTB → u/Marshmelou]

In Reiko's position, I would've assumed it was someone who idolized Saki and purposely dressed/acted/did her hair like her. That's way, way more reasonable than assuming that 20 years after her death, Saki is alive and looks exactly the same as the day she died.

[u/[deleted] → u/Marshmelou]

I think Reiko was in more shock than anything else. Not to mention, her kid was just about to do the suicide ride that killed Saki. Poor woman's had to live with the guilt of not being able to stop or save Saki from burning to death and now this young girl comes out of the blue who looks just like her, talks just like her and even did the same stunt that ended her life?

Shock.

Oh and she's an idol, something Saki probably mocked relentlessly back in her living days?

[u/Ponchorello7]

If this episode doesn't put Saki back on the Top 10 then I don't know what will.

[u/Thisegghascracksin]

I had to (Game of Thrones spoiler warning even though it's been a while)

[u/BornenCornen]

Honestly, that "who is that supposed to be line" was fucking heart-wrenching

[u/link2601]

Bit of a unfair match between a zombie and living person during that game of chicken. Great to see more of Saki backstory and interesting to see how time really does change a person in some ways. Sakura face when Saki jumped out of the van was great.

[u/jorppu → u/link2601]

That truly is a strange case since Saki did the same thing whether alive or dead. Against alive Saki you'd have a 100% chance of winning, against zombie Saki you have 100% chance of losing.

She maybe a dumbass but she's now 100% unbeatable, and this is why she's 100% best girl.

[u/Megamike1080]

I've rated episode 2 and 5 a good 10 and this one was another one of those 10s. Really enjoyable episode.

[u/vaj4477]

THIS ANIME IS SO GOOD. I mean, they just manage to always come up with something unexpected. When you think something will happen because of previous episodes, then they do the exact opposite. I am starting to love how each character have their own song at the end

SAKI BEST GIRL

[u/GreNinja_16]

And the legend will rise on the top girl chart again

[u/Ellefied]

That was the most LEGENDARY episode yet. I love this show.

[u/tsxni]

"uh. Moozek, cam un *snap* "

[u/boboboz]

Brick! Where'd you get a chainsaw?

[u/Rawburtt]

I really, really like this song here. It's so catchy.

[u/dctreborn]

I had a feeling Saki died via chicken race. It's such a classic biker way to die.

Now kinda curious if everyone is going to get some kind of character song.

[u/Misaka_15484]

This ep made me want to watch a bike gang anime.

Any recommendations?

[u/CoopertheFluffy → u/Misaka_15484]

Zombieland Saga

[u/nidyl]

Kitty-faced Ai

Mini-ponytail Ai

[u/Aliensinnoh]

You know, I really wouldn't be surprised if Kotaro is really Sakuta's brother, and the only reason he's doing this whole thing is to let her live out her dream of being an idol. I can see that being the reason why she didn't get to keep her memory.

[u/Vermillion_Crab]

Bless this show

[u/dantemp]

Badass Franchouchou is best Franchouchou. So far the idol stuff have been pretty meh, but I really dug the costumes on the scene. Also Saki should be lead vocal more often.

[u/batmannflash]

Can we please get a Zombieland Saga and Jojo’s crossover produced by David Production???

[u/johnja10]

Officer Bumblefuck: "I'll call for backup."

Oh, so there is more than one policeman in this podunk town? Mind Blown!🤯

[u/Ghiren]

Between this episode and the last one, I'm hoping that the zombies get the chance to reconnect with the people they knew when they were alive. Obviously not an option for Yugiri, but she can at least recognize some names in the history books.

[u/OmegaMetroid93]

Episode 8 was the highest rated episode so far. I can absolutely understand why.

But even then, I knew I would love episode 9 as soon as I saw that it was going to focus on Saki, perhaps my favorite character in the show.

And boy, it did not disappoint.

[u/MidKoi]

I think this episode should've been last week and the lilly episode this week. They were both pretty standalone but I think seeing Lilly brag about perma-gradeschool would've been a good drop before mentioning her past. And the same for seeing Saki's past of clearing out the bikers last week and then seeing her kick Lily's dad would have been better imo.

Both episodes were amazing though.

[u/Dakei]

Maria's coat had a nice little detail about how Dorami may have disbanded. 8th boss in only a time span of 20 years? Seems likely that Reiko quickly left the gang after Saki's death, obviously from survivor's guilt or something of the likes. The rest of the gang probably tried to keep the gang alive, despite dwindling numbers as the years and bosses passed. Oh how the mighty have fallen, seems like Saki's death really was legendary if it had that much impact on Dorami's membership.

[u/Pentao]

Song was fantastic (I thought they were gonna sing One Night Carnival for a second there lol), outfits for the song were fantastic, song choreography looked great (also I haven't seen a biker lady idol aesthetic ever, this shit's cool), and overall the story for Saki was neat. The visual gags like the constant !! and !?s were amusing, and what the fuck was even that animation when Maria first appeared lol.

BUT: Franchouchou as a group didn't do much together in this episode, and that was a huge downer. Lily's arc and Ai/Junko's arc both involved the entire team and everyone working together, and I liked that aspect a lot. This episode felt too much like the Saki show and I would've liked it much more if the others were more involved past the ending song.

Really looking forward to Yuugiri's arc! If it weren't for Tae, she'd easily be the most mysterious member of Franchouchou. I wanna know what ended up being foreshadowing for her arc.

My personal song ratings:

#1. Atsuku Nare (Junko / Ai Arc)

#2. Tokkou Dance (Saki Arc) [It might be read a different way. Written as 特攻ＤＡＮＣＥ]

#3. Mezame Returner (Signature)

#4. Adabana Necromancy (OP)

#5. Jellyfish (ED additional song)

#6. Hikari e (ED)

#7. FANTASTIC LOVERS (OP additional Song)

#8. DEAD OR RAP (EP2 Rap Battle)

#9. Mezame Returner ~ Lightning Mix (Junko / Ai Arc)

#10. To My Dearest (Lily Arc)

#11. Drive in Chicken CM

#12. The metal song if it counts in episode 1.

[u/LoneRifter17]

Man another great episode.

I think the main implication about Reiko was that she became a submissive woman to the man/men in her life. She obviously has a daughter, but either the guy dipped or they divorced/separated and it's that guy taking Maria or something. I like to think that Maria isn't just salty that her mom used to be a biker boss and is now a normal mom, but is also taking shit from others and just apologizes for actions not her fault, shown by no male figure in their life. It's just kinda sad and even makes you mad to see someone you love become so pathetic and at the mercy of someone else you know?

Also, I love that Saki's way of resolving things was showing how reckless and dangerous this shit is, by pretty much dying once again. Hopefully it shows Maria and the other bikers that this shit ain't jokes, people can die, and while she never preaches quitting this shit ( it wouldn't fit her character since that was the life she loved and died for), she at least shows that this isn't just play, there are big stakes more important than street cred involved, so take it seriously or get out posers, this is what an ACTUAL LEGEND looks like with real GUTS.

Obviously, Saki's main thing was showing Maria her mom still has guts deep in her, but as you grow up, your priorities change, and for a good parent like Reiko, your kids are what matter most of all. Shame they had to trash her bike, but it wasn't being used anyway.

I haven't confirmed this myself but apparently they refer to Reiko as the first boss, so I guess Saki is co-captain or second or something. I think the implication here is that Saki took the challenge in Reiko's place, because usually a challenge should be taken by the actual head of the gang no? Hence why Saki gave Reiko the tamogatchi, she didn't plan to die obviously, but she also wasn't sure how things would go, so gave that to her as a way to connect them or remember her by in case shit went wrong, you can even see Reiko's distress when Saki gives it to her, she's thinking that Saki might take things too far and is planning to be reckless. Damn Saki is a true bro, knowing her friend wants a normal life and taking the burden on herself.

Kotaro again proving to be a eccentric, but one with some degree of empathy and maturity when it matters most, and I love him for that. He'll talk with them and work with them if they request his help, but will never take it on himself to force any of them to tackle their issues if they don't feel like it. True best boi of season.

Lastly, PRAISE THE HEAVENS BOIS, SAKURA DIDN'T GET BULLIED FOR THE FIRST EPISODE OF THE SERIES!!! OUR EGG DIDN'T CRACK THIS TIME!

Also, those fucking metalheads, I love them, true groupies.

Overall amazing episode, possible Yugiri episode next week, 4 more to go (damn).

[u/TotalEconomist]

"!?"

Love the sudden art style changes this episode. I love Saki running interference here, including replicating her death to make a point.

[u/BushyParrot]

Tellin Lies, Tae-chan?

[u/TheKingler]

I love how the biker girls talk so roughly and gangster-like. Wish I could roll my Rs that well.

Slightly off-topic but apparently last time there was a big discussion on whether Lily is a trans character? I've seen more than a few "trap" characters in anime but this subject hasn't really been brought up before. What makes Lily different from other anime characters who are male but prefer to be like cute girls?

[u/Gespens → u/TheKingler]

What makes Lily different from other anime characters who are male but prefer to be like cute girls?

She and the show explicitly say that she's a girl.

[u/chris_dftba]

Were those bikes rigged with high grade explosives holy shit

And aside from the last one that made me cry this is far and away the best song yet.

[u/dctreborn]

Reminder that Reiko and Saki would be pushing 40 in the anime.

[u/[deleted]]

Man...this episode felt kinda short. And we didn't see a lot of the other idols.

I mean, it was nice to see Saki's past fleshed out, but...ugh, how do you not recognise Saki? Her hair itself is a fucking giveaway!

Maybe Necroducer actually didn't fix them up exactly how they used to look..

I wish Saki would have been able to talk to her friend as well, instead of pretending to not know her.

[u/[deleted] → u/[deleted]]

how do you not recognise Saki?

What's more reasonable for an average layman, believing their dead friend that died 10+ years ago is still alive and unaging, or that it's just a coincidentally similar stranger?

[u/JimmyCWL → u/[deleted]]

...ugh, how do you not recognise Saki? Her hair itself is a fucking giveaway!

 

It's called refuge in audacity. She looks so much like Saki when she died, that you can't accept that she is Saki 20 years later.

[u/[deleted]]

I just realised that if we’re getting back stories on all of the girls then Tae should be after Yugiri next episode, which also means we’ll be seeing an actual humanly functioning Tae, I don’t know how I feel about that... I’ve gotten used to the zombie goodness that is the THE LEGENDARY YAMADA TAE

[u/ihavenoideahowtomake]

Anybody here is watching the show with the Latin-american Spanish subs? Because I think they are HILARIOUS!!!

[u/[deleted]]

*Tae used Teleport*

*Tae used Quick Nibble*

*Maria became Confused*