Time for the return of the "Oh~" of Hinata-chan! “ヽ(´▽｀)ノ”
The first episode shows us their summer vacation nearing its end, Tomoka is feeling down as her father doesn't approve of her focusing everything on basketball and doesn't want her going to a summer festival on the following weekend. Subaru then plans on going to Tomoka's house to talk with her father, he then receives a call from Tomoka's mother asking him to accompany Tomoka to the festival. Whilst taking Tomoka to the restrooms after a free throw match, Subaru meets her father, helping him find his glasses. When he shows up again to take Tomoka home, Subaru and the others manage to stand up for her, convincing him that basketball has helped her make some fine friends. The following day, a mysterious French girl appears before Tomoka, challenging her to a game.
This episode doesn't really involve much on the basketball aspect as of yet. Though, this festival was surely a nice break from playing basketball for the team members. All the girls look great in Yutakas, especially Hinata! The OP was nice (though not as good as first season's OP). I thought it was very unfitting for the first OP to play when Subaru and Tomoka found each other at the festival. The Chibis looked awesome too, I like the new art style they did with it. Most probably that Episode 2 would be a match considering that there was a challenge given to Tomoka. Really looking forward to the match, and am also looking forward to meet up with the new characters of this series! (´▽｀)ノ
To also mention, that I've re-watched the first season recently after the OVA came out a few weeks back so it timed well with the new season!
Ro-Kyu-Bu is best when the comedy and slice of life elements are suitable. Extending the conflict into the next episode or two would have increased the effectiveness of the drama but perhaps at the cost of what this show does best, which is slice of life and comedy, enhanced by great art and amazing voice acting! ヾ(*д*)ﾉ゛
Glad that it's back! ヾ(^ ^ゞ)
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