Bakuon, Moe on motorbikes

That was, hands down, the best episode of the season. Here's my reactions to all three parts.

1. Fuck bicyclists.

2. And then, they kissed.

3. I know you gotta say "screw off" when people try to choose your bike for you, but a scooter? Come on!

edited 13th Jun '16 2:16:05 PM by CDRW

I don't know if they brag about how expensive their bikes are, but yeah there are some arrogant cyclists out there. Listen, bub, you aren't training for the Tour de France and you look goofy.

The dreaded Suzuki disease, so frightening.

I gotta say, the best joke in the episode was the Katana poster in the style of Akira's famous poster in Onsa room.

Bicyclists are such douchebags. Everyone hates bicyclists. That one got what was coming for him.

Rin calling Onsa out on her bullshit was so satisfying, after all those episodes of her being a snob and talking shit. Unfortunately her family showed up before any kind of character development could stick.

Choosing a bike is a serious buisnnes. Serious enough to resort to sumo. Also, Chisame is a princess.

I can't fault the goofy clothes, because they have an actual purpose. They're not just for show.

I can't fault buying an expensive bicycle either, because they're one of those things where you really do get what you pay for. The more expensive bikes aren't just more expensive, they're lighter, more durable, and just work better overall. If you can afford the best, buy it!

What I can and do fault is how bicyclists demand we share the road with them when they don't reciprocate. This is an awesome, curvy mountain road, and your group of bicycles are riding three abreast, instead of single file on the side like you're supposed to, holding up traffic, and preventing anyone else from enjoying it without illegally passing. Share the road, assholes! It's frightening enough to pass you under ideal conditions.

I know it's not everyone though. Bicycles are part of the two-wheeled fraternity and most of them are actually very polite on the road. I shouldn't lump the whole group in with the assholes. Honestly, there's been plenty of times where I wanted to give them the wave, and the only reason I don't is because there's no point when the other guy is staring at his front tire. They never look up, even when cruising downhill! Can't give a friendly beep of the horn as I pass either, because most would probably take it as "Fuck you!" instead of "Hi!"

To be fair, bikers anywhere else but .nl are usually a persecuted species in traffic, especially in yankland. Hard to be friendly to other people in traffic when cars cut you off deliberately or you get bottles thrown at you, as happened to acquaintances of mine.

But the bike jokes were funny and those helmets do look ridiculous, especially when worn by former mayor of London, Boris Johnson.

In the final episode of Bakuon, Biker Jesus turns the other cheek.

Yeah, but not his own...

This episode, we have the return of Baita, Biker Jesus reading dirty magazines, Biker Jesus bitch slapping Hane and Hane in a douchebag world. This show just does whatever it wants it seems.

Showing a world without bikes and why it wouldn't be nearly as cool was a good way to cap off the series.

Well, I can't say it's been a good show, but it sure as hell has been a fun one. And I'm going to remember "Only idiots can ride motorcycles" for the rest of my life because it's true man!

So you're going to replace the tank after one fall? It's a Honda! A few dents gives it character!

Ah, sweet innocent Hane. Even Jesus is not as pure (who I'm sure reads it for the articles).

A world with fewer accidents and vehicles in their assigned lanes. Who would want that?

So in a world without bikes, Raimu doesn't exist. Funny, I thought she would have been the Queen of Cycling.

...Wait a minute. Everyone but Hane not knowing Raimu, Raimu appearing in that world with her usual bike helmet... Hm, she must be that world's equivalent to Biker Christ. Or maybe she's actually one of his prophets!

Overall, it was a fun ride.

I watched it all and I want more anime like this and I really want a motorcycle now!

Yes! A motorcycle convert!

Remember, though, only idiots can ride motorcycles!

Also remember, don't do anything you saw those girls do!

Seconded, it's a fun show. Not worth the hard-core analysis and salt some people have given it, though.

Wow, that's some good timing to resurrect the thread. I started rewatching Bakuon!! yesterday.

You will never catch me defending it as a good show, but it sure is a fun one. Too bad I can't show it to people. It has a ton of jokes that fall flat if you don't ride a bike, and it goes from zero to porn in the blink of an eye.

I never saw or wanted to see k-on because it was a gimmick show that didnt care about its gimmick. It makes me a little angry to see an article that's all about comparing the two.

I think I got most of the jokes at least on a general fandom level. But yeah the sudden fanservice moments are more than a bit awkward.