Udon no Kuni no Kiniro Kemari – 12 (END)
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「かけうどん」 (Kake Udon)
“Udon Noodles”
What is it about tanuki that packs such an emotional punch, anyway?
Udon no Kuni no Kiniro Kemari – 11
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「高松 祭り」 (Takamatsu Matsuri)
“Takamatsu Festival”
At this point, it’s hard to imagine Souta having any definition of “family happiness” that doesn’t include Poko himself as a big part of it.
Udon no Kuni no Kiniro Kemari – 10
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「ため池」 (Tameike)
“Reservoir”
Yes, but those were manly tears. GAR even.
Udon no Kuni no Kiniro Kemari – 09
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「いりこだし」 (Iriko Dashi)
“Dried Sardines”
If you wanted udon, you’re definitely getting your wish now.
Udon no Kuni no Kiniro Kemari – 08
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「初度島」 (Shodoshima)
“Shodoshima”
It feels like this episode of Udon no Kuni was a significant one for a number of reasons.
Udon no Kuni no Kiniro Kemari – 07
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「栗林公園」 (Ritsurin Kouen)
“Ritsurin Park”
As I’ve noted many times, manga and anime seem to be wonderful mediums (though by no means the only ones) for using fantasy as a means to cast insight on the experience of being human.
Udon no Kuni no Kiniro Kemari – 06
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「東京タワー」 (Toukyou Tawaa)
“Tokyo Tower”
There’s a sweet melancholy to Udon no Kuni no Kiniro Kemari that cuts through me even at the best of times.
Udon no Kuni no Kiniro Kemari – 05
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「骨付鳥」 (Honetsukidori)
“Chicken on the Bone”
Some anime are sports cars (Nakajima would probably like those) but Udon no Kuni is more of a freight train.
Udon no Kuni no Kiniro Kemari – 04
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「屋島」 (Yashima)
“Yashima”
Udon no Kuni no Kiniro Kemari is something of a statement to to the personal nature of anime.
Udon no Kuni no Kiniro Kemari – 03
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「赤灯台」 (Aka Toudai)
“The Red Lighthouse”
We’re three episodes into Udon no Kuni no Kiniro Kemari, and it’s actually been even better than I was expecting.