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So Yukine and Momiji leaving TINGS and forming their own unit was a planned move to bring out the real Haru...that explains Yukine and Momiji's seemingly conflicting behavior towards the group in the past episodes. Kyouka has a point though. Yukine and Momiji really were a little too nice to truly seem like rivals.

Looks like we're finally getting introduced to the other idol group soon. This is getting interesting.

p.s. Is there a single member in this group who wasn't inspired by Hotaru? ^^;

HARU was probably in the same unit as Hotaru or Hyrain. Thats what my weeb senses are telling me.

Theory one, if Hotaru debuted as a solo idol maybe she used to be partners with Haru but then something happened and only Hotaru debuted. Would explain her skills.

The second theory is that not SUS zoom in on the Hy Rain poster at the end. Haru could be related to them somehow, prior member perhaps?

Yeah, Haru shown walking past that poster in that exact moment is definitely no coincidence. I’m sure the previous idol unit she belonged in is Hyrain.

It has been in the opening with haru walking in the park and the another group walking past and last episode her reaction to kyouka saying we can beat hyrain there were lots of hints throughout the anime

If she in one group With hotaru doesn't Manager Kun supposed to know her?

They were indeed too nice. And I am really curious for what happens next. What I would give for all the other episodes to be released.

Also, guess not. Hotaru was their shine post.

Rivals they say, too much of a softie. Yukine use to be an actress or so it was said in this episode. So she perhaps should've used her skills to act more coldly. Kyoka was right, they do suck at being rivals. Hehe.~

Also, that twist with Haru being in another group makes me wonder what more twists does Haru's past have. Really interesting development though.

lmao Hotaru doing God work out there, inspiring people left and right

No, but hey that's just how anime works. In real life people get inspired by different things but in anime despite the astronomical odds characters shall have that connection via a single event.

So the crossed out H in HY:RAIN's name is Haru Nabatame

Haru Nabatame
Yawara Naekawa
Ren Kurogane
Aoba Karabayashi
Itoha Karabayashi
Nanoha Hiumi

WoooW, *inserts mind blowing meme here

Good catch
I never noticed (wasn't really looking lol) that the "H" is both blacked out and crossed out

I noticed it but thought it was simply a design. Good catch.

...Wow. I did not notice that crossed-out H. And depending on the circumstances around Haru leaving the group, that change could very well go beyond the simple need to reflect her departure, and cross into "intentional middle finger" territory.

At the very least, it's obvious that the issue entailed Haru "leaving everyone else in the dust", which makes her stance far more understandable—being terrified of repeating that same mistake again. So we'll just have to see whether she left of her own accord after seeing her friends dispirited, or if she was genuinely hated for it and borderline kicked out/pressured into leaving as a result.

Some of Yukimoji training doesn't look like your typical idol training lol

Kyouka make good point. They totally act opposite of what rival is

Made me wonder if Yukimoji were training to be idols or professional athletes, lol

Even some athletes don't do that.

I didnt even know they were a separate group, this whole time I thought they were like junior group in training. Or like apprentices who get the coffee and assist with things, boy was I wrong...

Ikr same, but now that we know they are rivals, I honestly would like to see them having a concert. Just the two of them

if you rewatch episode 7, you will find out the moment Haru said "i never address you two as my rivals" and Yukine said Haru still the same since their first met and suddenly make a sad face. after this episode, watching episode 7 make everything clear and better.

Kyoka utterly destroyed Yukine when she told her she was awful at being their rival 😂

Imagine if she suddenly say it was a joke like usual XD

Yukine was a actress but haru was basically acting the whole time maybe she can get some lessons lol

Time for a Tuesday dosage of idols!

4 episodes to go! Also, after next week's 9th episode airs on September 13th, there will be ANOTHER delay, as the staff have unspecified plans on September 20th and again on the 27th.

After which, Episodes 10, 11, and 12 will air on October 4th, October 11th, and October 18th respectively.

Noooooooooo

Want to know more about Haru's past

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This story is getting more and more interesting sadly it got little recognition

this one is underrated anime. ranked 30 from 35 anime this season. people think this one just random idol themes anime, so nobody cares about this.

the real hidden gems for me. if only this anime made by popular studio like A-1 or kyoani, will easily ranked top 10 with this storyline. studio kai quality really high and everything in Shinepost was really beautiful, but not yet recognized by anime fans.

Aha i knew it. You can't have those skills if you weren't and idol already. And she changed a lol from when she was with HY RAIN

The songs in this series have been quite memorable!

I knew that Haru feared to outshine everybody else and thats why she held back but i didnt expect that she once belonged to another idol unit.

After watching this episode with Haru's past, I wonder now even more about Haru. Especially to her past past with another group. Another twist it seems to Haru's backstory.

It's okay, Kyoka, I love your playful pranks.

I am always wondering why the anime cover has HYRAIN in the BG. Now I understand.

I can't believe this episode is over before I get to notice it >.<
7 days to go until next episode.

This anime is really underrated.. I understand that most idol anime is kinda bland or the same, but Love Live and Shine Post is remarkable.

Third.. Luminous witches.

Luminous Witches not deep enough, just cute girl doing cute things but idol version. while Shine Post story line getting deeper and darker. also bit disappointed by Love Live Superstar, more funny than usual LL Universe but no sad moment so far. their failure moment looks like comedy sketch.

Not watching LL. Luminous witches is easy to follow and fun to watch. But. Its okay. Everyone hv their own show. This summer, my fav is SHINE post and luminous witches

Well, plan failed successfully I guess... I still think that japanese anime characters need a good talking session when they have these kind of problems. And LMFAO I f*cking knew it. It was pretty obvious by watching the previous episode why she did that, even tho I'm surprised that Momoji was the sharp one. I already saw that kind of plot somewhere but I don't really remember where. I lowkey not wanted the "I'm too OP and I must nerf myself to not be an outcast and enjoy my time with my friends"... Kinda reminds me of a certain someone in Bleach TWBW.

who from Bleach? i read TYBW but it just doesn't occur to me rn

I was thinking of Kenpachi

ahhhhh... lots of unnecessary drama... I guess that's the story for ya... could've just been open about everything and plan how to improve as a group...

Maybe they are just avoiding Haru to totally quit thus they thread carefully and doesnt touch the matter directly.

Momiji has the All-Seeing-Eye hahaha
So that's why the blue haired girl from the OP looked back since they probably knew Haru from their previous idol group...

Wow... Haru 😢☹️❤️. I think that her not being serious was because of what happened with her previous group...

I don't get how Momiji's supposedly the best dancer yet has the worst stamina lol

Okay. This getting more interesting

Wooow. So many important Information about the Girls. Haru is former member of Hy-rain is no doubt.

Rio-tan bad with dancing and keep falling, Kyouka lame joke. I like the dynamic.

And haru Shot during Yukine speech is so Well animated. I like it