Honey Blonde 2 Episode 4: Episode 4
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OSHIMETER
6.6
52 Fans
5
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OSHIMETER
6.6
52 Fans
5
4
3
2
1
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack
QUICK TAKES
soifong_stinger
The way the screen went dark when Aqua had his panic attack was terrifying and the music made it feel so much worse
puck_paws
The switch from grayscale to color at the very end was a nice touch, especially since Rika has been stuck in such a dark place for so long.
tokay
Rika finally thanking Mayama at the end was so powerful and you can tell she is finally starting to heal after everything she went through
ami_mizuno
I love how Akane just figures everything out by looking at Aqua for five seconds and she is basically the only one who sees through him
yuji_itadori_134
Takemoto and Morita still bring some good laughs but the weight of Harada's death and Rika's depression really dominated this one in a good way
igos_du_ikana
It really got to me when Rika was standing by her old dog's grave, and finally acknowledged Mayama being there. He is definitely overstepping by forcing her back home, but it seems like the only way she was going to face her past instead of just fading away in that grayscale world she was living in. Seeing the color return was beautiful.
filo_feather_150
That mention of shedding the shirt of adolescence showed how much Mayama has grown up compared to the rest of the group
nianzol_nihility
Mayama dragging Rika to her hometown was definitely crossing a line but seeing the world finally turn to color for her made it feel worth it
darmani
The scene at the dog grave was heavy and Rika finally saying thanks to Mayama felt like a huge weight lifted off the whole show
rosa_sisters_276
I felt so uneasy watching Mayama set those alarms to track Rika yet I can see why he did it because she was really at her lowest point
lokomo
Mayama is acting like a total creep with the stalking but Rika probably would have ended it all if he wasnt there being a human anchor for her
elle_hq
That moment when Mayama discards the shirt of adolescence while Nomiya has to put his back on was a really clever way to look at how different their paths are
franky_fiesta_65
You can tell Mayama is serious about her because he threw away his childhood pride just to be what Rika needed in her darkest moment
oliver_operatic_502
Watching the world finally turn into full color for Rika felt like my own air was returning after she was stuck in that grey haze for so long
ikkaku_iron
I found that comparison between Mayama and Nomiya so interesting because one has to grow up and the other has to find his youth again to reach the women they love
hotaru_tomoe_371
I finally feel like Rika is going to be okay and it was all in the art style for me. The way the grey tones just vanished to make room for all that vibrant green and sunshine in the final scene was such a powerful way to show her mental state changing, and even though Mayama is intense he really saved her
chika_fujiwara_162
That ending scene with the greenery outside and the light through the window was such a huge visual shift from how bleak things looked before
levifangirl
The transition from those dull grey tones to the vibrant green outside was amazing, and it really sold the idea that Rika is finally choosing to live instead of giving up
butch_347
Some might call Mayama creepy for forcing that trip but Rika was in a dangerous place and he stayed by her side when she had nobody else
asta_antimagic
The focus on Rika and Mayama this time was a nice change and it really gave their relationship some much needed weight after all the buildup
EPISODE CONTEXT
Sitting at the midpoint of the season, Episode 4 builds on the relationships and dynamics established in the opening episodes, with enough runway still ahead for the series to develop or resolve its core threads. The groundwork laid in Episodes 1 through 3 should be in full effect here, making this a natural continuation rather than a turning point. What unfolds in this episode is likely setting the stage for the latter half of the season.
QUICK TAKES
soifong_stinger
The way the screen went dark when Aqua had his panic attack was terrifying and the music made it feel so much worse
puck_paws
The switch from grayscale to color at the very end was a nice touch, especially since Rika has been stuck in such a dark place for so long.
tokay
Rika finally thanking Mayama at the end was so powerful and you can tell she is finally starting to heal after everything she went through
ami_mizuno
I love how Akane just figures everything out by looking at Aqua for five seconds and she is basically the only one who sees through him
yuji_itadori_134
Takemoto and Morita still bring some good laughs but the weight of Harada's death and Rika's depression really dominated this one in a good way
igos_du_ikana
It really got to me when Rika was standing by her old dog's grave, and finally acknowledged Mayama being there. He is definitely overstepping by forcing her back home, but it seems like the only way she was going to face her past instead of just fading away in that grayscale world she was living in. Seeing the color return was beautiful.
filo_feather_150
That mention of shedding the shirt of adolescence showed how much Mayama has grown up compared to the rest of the group
nianzol_nihility
Mayama dragging Rika to her hometown was definitely crossing a line but seeing the world finally turn to color for her made it feel worth it
darmani
The scene at the dog grave was heavy and Rika finally saying thanks to Mayama felt like a huge weight lifted off the whole show
rosa_sisters_276
I felt so uneasy watching Mayama set those alarms to track Rika yet I can see why he did it because she was really at her lowest point
lokomo
Mayama is acting like a total creep with the stalking but Rika probably would have ended it all if he wasnt there being a human anchor for her
elle_hq
That moment when Mayama discards the shirt of adolescence while Nomiya has to put his back on was a really clever way to look at how different their paths are
franky_fiesta_65
You can tell Mayama is serious about her because he threw away his childhood pride just to be what Rika needed in her darkest moment
oliver_operatic_502
Watching the world finally turn into full color for Rika felt like my own air was returning after she was stuck in that grey haze for so long
ikkaku_iron
I found that comparison between Mayama and Nomiya so interesting because one has to grow up and the other has to find his youth again to reach the women they love
hotaru_tomoe_371
I finally feel like Rika is going to be okay and it was all in the art style for me. The way the grey tones just vanished to make room for all that vibrant green and sunshine in the final scene was such a powerful way to show her mental state changing, and even though Mayama is intense he really saved her
chika_fujiwara_162
That ending scene with the greenery outside and the light through the window was such a huge visual shift from how bleak things looked before
levifangirl
The transition from those dull grey tones to the vibrant green outside was amazing, and it really sold the idea that Rika is finally choosing to live instead of giving up
butch_347
Some might call Mayama creepy for forcing that trip but Rika was in a dangerous place and he stayed by her side when she had nobody else
asta_antimagic
The focus on Rika and Mayama this time was a nice change and it really gave their relationship some much needed weight after all the buildup
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