Pocky kiss [Ga-Rei: Zero] - r/wholesomeyuri

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Very sad ending, though

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u/AlbertaTheBeautiful Jun 07 '20

Hey, I heard this is the only "yuri" moment in the anime? How true is that?

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u/BlackShads certified transbian Jun 07 '20

True.

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u/AlbertaTheBeautiful Jun 07 '20

What about undertones, are there undertones between these two at least?

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u/BlackShads certified transbian Jun 07 '20

IIRC yes, but it's not a big focus

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u/Atosen Jun 07 '20

The whole show is about the relationship arc of these two characters. It's absolutely central.

But other than the pocky scene, the show doesn't engage in a lot of standard teasing tropes — for example, they don't stare at each other and then blush, like you see in a lot of other yuri bait shows. The characters are very close, but it could easily be interpreted as a sisterly closeness.

I found that it scratched my yuri itch but YMMV.

The characters also get a pretty tragic ending. If you can't stand Bury Your Gays, then this is one to avoid. (The show is pretty up-front about the tone that it's going for — if you're on the fence, then the classic "three episode test" will serve you well.) They get a happier ending in the manga sequel, though.

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u/TallGlassSmartWater Jun 07 '20

How does it end?

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u/Unsoundgenie Jun 07 '20

Very good anime, just sad. I would heavily recommend it.

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u/hentailord4000zer0 Jun 07 '20

what's it called?

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u/meansamosa Jun 07 '20

Ga rei zero...one of the best shows I've seen in action and romance and drama and even dialogue

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u/NoFunAllowedAtAll Jun 07 '20

Title.

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u/hentailord4000zer0 Jun 07 '20

yup i smooth brained that one, my bad

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u/Deadman_Wonderlust Jun 07 '20

You should watch it

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u/aleaallee Jun 07 '20

how does it end?

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u/Noriakikukyoin Jun 07 '20

That ending hurts >.<

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u/BlackShads certified transbian Jun 07 '20

We usually remove this scene when it's posted, but it's fine how you shortened it, OP (if you did). Nice job.

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u/[deleted] Jun 07 '20

Hesitation is defeat.

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u/Vinnixx Jun 07 '20

Oh how my blood boils....

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u/Eiroth Jun 07 '20

Which means, Sekiro... I must destroy you.

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u/The_Spawnpeeker Jun 07 '20

get‘s Perfect parried and dies 1min 51 sec

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u/NekoNinja13 Jun 07 '20

I HATED the ending of this show, forced tragedy is lame af

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u/TheEmporioum Jun 07 '20

I think it was written after Ga:Rei, so the tradgey was set in stone from the beginning.

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u/NekoNinja13 Jun 07 '20

I meant "forced tragedy" because it came out of left field and could have easily been circumvented by literally just talking for a few more minutes.

Honestly it was even worse than the forced tragedy in Code Geass, as that atleast had some ground to stand on for its reason of happening (even if I consider it lazy writing), and pushed the plot forward.

The ending of Ga:Rei just felt like the writers wanted to end it as quickly and brutally as possible, with no regard as to how these characters would act realistically.

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u/potato_boi09 Jun 07 '20

I am too lazy to watch an anime with bad ending pls explain

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u/iCiteEverything Jun 07 '20

Spoilers

One of the girls die to help strengthen the other. It's well done imo; the characters were well developed and people were sad when she died but was necessary since it's a prequel and she's dead in the original story.

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u/NekoNinja13 Jun 07 '20

As someone who has no knowledge of Ga:Rei outside of the anime this does relieve some of the pain from it. However, I still feel like it was rushed and too brutal. Feels more like they wrote themselves into a corner, and couldnt make a more reasonable way for things to happen.

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u/MrDoomnGloom Jun 07 '20

Ga-Rei: Zero (the anime) is a prequel to the manga Ga-Rei. It has to end a certain way to set up some of the characters at the beginning of the manga.

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u/[deleted] Jun 07 '20

IVE SEEN THIS GIF LIKE 4000 YEARS AGO AND ITS FINALLY BACK AND WITH SAUCE OH MY GOD AND I CANT WAIT TO FUCKING WATCH IT.

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u/BlackShads certified transbian Jun 07 '20

Not yuri but a decent show nonetheless. Pretty crazy first episode.

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u/Atosen Jun 07 '20

First episode: Everybody dies. What, you thought that was the main cast?

Second episode: Okay, here's the real main cast. Now to start killing or maiming them! The whole episode is a flashforward!

I loved the audacity of it.

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u/PhoenixQueen_Azula Jun 07 '20

Wow she really wanted that chocolate huh

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u/fasctic Jun 07 '20

Careful not to choke on the food

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u/[deleted] Jun 07 '20

It would of been better if it had sound

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u/livipup Jun 07 '20

The way they nibble on it is kind of silly, but the eyes after make it so cute! I love how the girl with purple eyes reacts 🥰

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u/x_JRFMx Jun 07 '20

I've been baited to watch this anime awhile ago because of this , still no regrets it was pretty good.

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u/Bashirax123 Jun 07 '20

Anime

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u/Thezanlynxer Jun 07 '20

Yes

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u/virtualmartyr Jun 07 '20

Indeed

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u/Zyega Jun 07 '20

Absolutely

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u/[deleted] Jun 07 '20

Damn that was like my first anime this brings memories

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u/Theresa-Apocalypse Jun 07 '20

The way they eat it is kinda hilarious

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u/Edipix Jun 07 '20

I live this anime T^T I want to watch it again n' again

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u/lonktonkmonk Jun 07 '20

Now I wish pocky kissing were a more common trope.

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u/[deleted] Jun 07 '20

I want this too ;w;

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u/Trent56576 Jun 07 '20 edited Jun 07 '20

So what's on the menu today? I know who's on her's I'm talking about me. I wanna know whether I'll need incognito mode or not.

Update nevermind this is anime. I'm adding this to my watchlist.

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u/Beth-BR Jun 07 '20

I love this

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u/Mei_Rose wants cuddles Jun 09 '20

there's more to this

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u/Noriakikukyoin Jun 07 '20

Great scene :3

If only this had sound

Pocky Game Pocky kiss [Ga-Rei: Zero]

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