上伊那ぼたん、酔へる姿は百合の花

They're honestly insane for doing every episode in a different style. Looking at the wonky lineart makes me feel like I'm already drunk, that's some top-tier immersion. Botan and Ibuki are progressing pretty quickly. Sleepovers? Literally roommates?! And mandatory slice-of-life onsen episode? Or is it the obligatory yuri bath scene? There's so much blushing, I don't think its just the alcohol anymore. Also there's an after credits scene, don't miss it. ^(RIP Gujo.) Anyone knows what this absinthe tastes like? This stuff looks radioactive.

The whole "different director every episode" didn't really dawn on me until I started watching this episode ngl. It's pretty neat ngl. Finally Botan is on the receiving end! I LOVE this whole segment of them playing the song in the middle where the animation is basically being undone with the music., it's just chef's kiss. These are just fucking married, aren't they? lol la creatura Botan is really a glass cannon. lol Another great episode! (Side note: these endings are also amazing)

I burst out laughing when Botan said, “I’m from Nagano Prefecture, so I’ve never seen a cockroach.” While cockroaches are widespread throughout Japan, they are virtually nonexistent in certain parts of Nagano Prefecture (areas at very high altitudes) and Hokkaido (regions with extremely harsh winters), which explains why she said that. That said, from my perspective as someone living in the Tokyo metropolitan area, Chichibu feels like a “godforsaken backwater in the mountains,” so I was actually surprised to find out, “Wait, there are cockroaches in Chichibu?!” lol It’s amazing how Botan can drink Absinthe, which has an alcohol content of 80%, and still seem completely unfazed, even though she’s a total beginner when it comes to alcohol. She’s got a real talent for drinking. It’s funny how, as the episodes go on, I start to think, “Hey, Botan is seriously gay.” I was really surprised when she invited Ibuki to “go to a private hot spring just the two of us.” Listening to records while drinking beer—and not just ordinary brands like Super Dry or Sapporo, but an imported IPA—is such a quintessentially college-student cultural experience, isn’t it? Since both Chichibu, where they attend university, and Nagano, where Botan is from, are inland areas, it made perfect sense that she would long for the sea. However, since I’m from a coastal region in Japan, I can only imagine what that’s like. As pointed out in the anime, the number of hot springs where you can drink sake while bathing is indeed declining. This is primarily due to the adverse effects of alcohol consumption—such as dehydration, falls caused by intoxication, drowning, and hygiene concerns. Since scenes of people enjoying a drink while soaking in hot springs are often seen in old movies, it’s understandable that some people are drawn to this as a nostalgic aspect of traditional Japanese culture. I couldn’t help but laugh when Botan finally realized that she gets “more outgoing” when she’s drinking.

the ending credits silent story flew by a bit fast; is this what happened? * Gujo growing up hated smoking and was militant about it * she met a (significantly older?) neighbor girl who she became good "friends" with * neighbor girl is a bit delinquent but they remain friends, though Gujo is a bit suspicious of her (something about getting in a car?) * neighbor girl gets in fight with parents, she sulks off and offers Gujo a smoke * Gujo takes her cigarettes and injures her hand putting out the cigarette, symbolically showing how she is emotionally hurt (Gujo hides the injury from her) * Gujo does not reconcile with neighbor girl, even as she moves away, is sad * years later Gujo meets with neighbor girl; she even kept the same pack of cigarettes that she crushed to show that she regretted it * they reconcile (this is how Gujo takes up smoking) * neighbor girl checks her hand; she knew all along that Gujo was hurt * they become "friends" again

There was a period of my life in my early 20s where it was all music, and booze, and shared housing. Questionable, but trivial, decisions - romantic or otherwise. And little adventures and transgressions with friends that were ultimately not life changing at face value. I love this cute little anime because it feels like it gave those calm moments during a very chaotic part of my life a name and a garden to live in. Probably a way too personal analysis, but after this episode this one might be my favorite of the season. The gay girls and fantastic art are just a bonus lol

Great to see Botan's aware her gayness had soared by 1000% after a couple sips. Ibuki's thinking what we're all thinking – "*slightly unhinged*" was a massive understatement. She used it to her advantage, and now she's on a first-name basis with Ibuki after mustering up the courage to ask. Poor Kanade, she's left out of the trip and now she's lost the one advantage she had over Botan. Meanwhile, Yaeka had just gifted Akane a vinyl player as a birthday gift – not an insignificant item. Last week, they're arguing like an old married couple. This couple's a perfect counterbalance to the Botan-Ibuki-Kanade triangle.

Sharks are so in with (anime) girls this season. If Botan met Umi she'd probably charm the skirt off of her too. And man the art for this episode is such a vibe. I adore that they're willing to have varied styles across the season. Don't get this sort of treatment very often. Still my favorite OP of the season. Not my favorite song, but when you add in the visuals it goes over the top. Never-skip. Her fake shooting at the camera is so cute at the end. Kamiina is a vibe. The regular use of random simple images and text is giving me Bakamonogatari vibes (I've only watched Baka and Kizu so far, this season having so many bangers has derailed my watching monogatari). One thing I'm torn on with the art is the backgrounds look like the ones from last episodes. Feels a little weird to keep those the same while drawing the characters in different styles each week. Interesting she forgot Ibuki doesn't like drinking around anyone else, last episode she saw it as a good excuse for alone time. Oh no do not give Kamiina an IPA. Those are the devil's drink. The only beers I've ever had I actively disliked were all IPAs (or cheap garbage). And I live in a state known for its beer both IPA and otherwise so not like I had garbage. There's something magical about the sound of the needle dropping on the vinyl. Haven't listened to a record in a long, long time but it fills with mostalgia. The part in the bath was so adorable. I honestly wondered if they were going to kiss but I'm fine with not getting there yet. Seeing them fluster each other was enough for now. But at least Kamiina got to see Ibuki naked!

Somehow I've never heard of Brewdog Punk IPA before. Seems like Brewdog was founded in 2007, so maybe by the time their beer got popular, the US market was already saturated with craft IPAs. I wanted to google "jijonomajiwari" so I can be as cultured as Gujo is, and I came across a Japanese website listing all the real-life alcohols and other references from the manga. Putting it in spoilers though since it lists everything from the manga: [Botan Kamiina manga]>! Is the ED animation the story about Gujo's first love?

Holy shit that cold open was cute Botan was so charming there it's insane, Miss me with those hearts while she's imagining camping with Botan They'resogaythey'resogaytheyresogaythererewaetweoryh "Wow they seem awfully close" When you were saying she'd be too shy to bathe with other people but her not-girlfriend thinks the solution is for them to have a private bath together Omg her reaction to being asked if she wants to listen to the records HOW IS SHE SO ADORABLE Jesus Christ that second eye catch Speaking of her name, writing in western name order "Botan Kamiina" sounds so fucking weird. God this is a top show this season for me so far. Edit: Randomly got this frame of her in a window and it reminds me of some meme but idk what

Awkward translation. Water bugs are very much not cockroaches _Yuru Camp_ touched upon drinking coming from a camping angle, I'm ready for this show to touch upon camping coming from a drinking angle Holy carp. I never realized absinthe was that high-test Uh, no. Rubbing alcohol is isopropanol, and drinking it is a *medical emergency*. The only alcohol you wanna drink is ethanol. Not-Talking Heads? Not-Aphex Twin? Some good taste in that family What YBV (Yuri By Volume) are we up to now? Aha. It was pursuing a girl that turned her into a smoker. Tale as old as time Fun art shift this episode, gave me lots of fuzzyheaded comfy vibes

i was not a fan of the animation and honestly lack thereof in this episode and honestly it has me worried for the future that they will get even more out there animators i can see how this would work for some people and clearly it does but after the relative consistency between episode 1 and 2 (there were different lead animators for both of them as well) this third episode just feels incredibly sloppy and distracting the whole way through.

I don't love the whole episode being in this art style, but I guess I can respect the intent. The scene with them listening to ~~Radio~~Mediahead was good. And basically a love confession while sharing a bath. The ED this episode is great for the yuri, but the idea that she hated smoking her whole life until the girl she liked/ once looked up to got her into it kind of makes me sad. She is apparently not seeing that girl anymore but kept the addiction. I guess I feel similarly about alcohol, though.

Seeing Brewdog in anime. Another thing I’d never expect to see. While I don’t think this art style worked all the time, there were some parts where it just worked incredibly well so I’m glad they went with something experimental. When that vinyl started playing, the way they managed to represent the warmth of an analog sound as a way to replicate something they physically can’t make it sound like a vinyl was just fantastic. Also the speed of yuri which we’re moving at is pretty wild. These girls are so gay for each other and they both know it too. Poor Gujo had has her crush swept away from her.

Re: art direction - Am I seriously in the minority of people who didn't enjoy the animation this episode? I feel like I'm taking crazy pills reading the comments. It reminded me of Monogatari, and that one is *really* not for me. At some points the art was so bad to me, it was actually too distracting. They went to an open air private onsen with an ocean view, talked about getting closer (call you by your first name?? Omg) and instead of leaning into the vibe, I was distracted by the shitty lines and flashing words. I really hope they don't keep going in this direction.