Grand Blue Dreaming Episode 6: First Buddy

Manga chapter 11-12

Canon/MED

OSHIMETER

9.4

9 Fans

5star
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Grand Blue Dreaming Episode 6: First Buddy

Manga chapter 11-12

Canon/MED
← Prev: EP 5Next: EP 7 →

OSHIMETER

9.4

9 Fans

5star
4star
3star
2star
1star
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack

QUICK TAKES

28181883's avatar
28181883
the narrative continues to heavily rely on comedic relief and absurd character dynamics rather than any actual sports progression, though they finally attempt a dive.
belva's avatar
belva
i have fully accepted that this is just a pure comedy and not a sports anime at all lol. they heavily rely on the stupid characters but it works im not gonna lie
homotron3799's avatar
homotron3799
WHEN ARE YOU GUYS GOING TO START DIVINGAnd please do not forget that she is literally your cousin :D
nicholas9547481273's avatar
nicholas9547481273
Aina’s welcome party at the club was rather flamboyant. The serious diving plot-points always provide the audience a brief breather from the usual blast of comedy. The animation that is used to portray the underwater world is superb. The pace complements characters and the plot.
peanuts's avatar
peanuts
Felt bad for Aina! She's exhausted from the boy's "stripping" game😂. Her diving experience is beautifully captured which adds a nice layer to the pacing. And that "exam" scenes are legendary!!!
kento's avatar
kento
I enjoy the rivalries among the men in this episode. So overly dramatic but funny. The pacing worked seamlessly in this episode. In general, the directing has gotten better for the series!
matchablaze1's avatar
matchablaze1
This episode just doubles down on everything—friendship, stupidity, and peak comedy timing. The group chemistry is fully locked in now, and even the dumbest scenes feel iconic. Maybe a bit too over-the-top for some, but if you’re here, you’re already hooked 😭
goyaljonesh06's avatar
goyaljonesh06
Seeing Iori and Kohei finally get their gear and become "buddies" was surprisingly wholesome, even if it was buried under the usual chaos. The way they practiced the buddy system on land while just looking like two weirdos in the middle of the shop was hilarious.
yaoyang's avatar
yaoyang
Don’t learn anything from this anime!

EPISODE CONTEXT

Sitting at the exact midpoint of the twelve-episode run, 'First Buddy' follows the misadventures of 'Too Late' and pivots toward expanding the core cast by integrating Aina into the diving club, adding a new comedic variable to an already volatile group. The episode emphasizes teamwork and the buddy system in diving, laying essential groundwork for 'Doubles,' where the club's bonds face more direct competitive pressure. It marks a turning point from pure chaotic introductions to building the unity the back half of the season will depend on.

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EPISODE CONTEXT

Sitting at the exact midpoint of the twelve-episode run, 'First Buddy' follows the misadventures of 'Too Late' and pivots toward expanding the core cast by integrating Aina into the diving club, adding a new comedic variable to an already volatile group. The episode emphasizes teamwork and the buddy system in diving, laying essential groundwork for 'Doubles,' where the club's bonds face more direct competitive pressure. It marks a turning point from pure chaotic introductions to building the unity the back half of the season will depend on.

QUICK TAKES

28181883's avatar
28181883
the narrative continues to heavily rely on comedic relief and absurd character dynamics rather than any actual sports progression, though they finally attempt a dive.
belva's avatar
belva
i have fully accepted that this is just a pure comedy and not a sports anime at all lol. they heavily rely on the stupid characters but it works im not gonna lie
homotron3799's avatar
homotron3799
WHEN ARE YOU GUYS GOING TO START DIVINGAnd please do not forget that she is literally your cousin :D
nicholas9547481273's avatar
nicholas9547481273
Aina’s welcome party at the club was rather flamboyant. The serious diving plot-points always provide the audience a brief breather from the usual blast of comedy. The animation that is used to portray the underwater world is superb. The pace complements characters and the plot.
peanuts's avatar
peanuts
Felt bad for Aina! She's exhausted from the boy's "stripping" game😂. Her diving experience is beautifully captured which adds a nice layer to the pacing. And that "exam" scenes are legendary!!!
kento's avatar
kento
I enjoy the rivalries among the men in this episode. So overly dramatic but funny. The pacing worked seamlessly in this episode. In general, the directing has gotten better for the series!
matchablaze1's avatar
matchablaze1
This episode just doubles down on everything—friendship, stupidity, and peak comedy timing. The group chemistry is fully locked in now, and even the dumbest scenes feel iconic. Maybe a bit too over-the-top for some, but if you’re here, you’re already hooked 😭
goyaljonesh06's avatar
goyaljonesh06
Seeing Iori and Kohei finally get their gear and become "buddies" was surprisingly wholesome, even if it was buried under the usual chaos. The way they practiced the buddy system on land while just looking like two weirdos in the middle of the shop was hilarious.
yaoyang's avatar
yaoyang
Don’t learn anything from this anime!

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©井上堅二・吉岡公威・講談社／ぐらんぶる製作委員会

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