Earth Maiden Arjuna 25 Years Anniversary Rewatch Episode 8 Discussion
# Episode 8: [The Distant Rain](https://files.catbox.moe/5ox5jp.jpg)
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[MAL](https://myanimelist.net/anime/812/Chikyuu_Shoujo_Arjuna) | [Anilist](https://anilist.co/anime/812/Arjuna/) | [Anidb](https://anidb.net/anime/107) | [Kitsu](https://kitsu.app/anime/chikyuu-shoujo-arjuna) | [Livechart](https://www.livechart.me/anime/5910) | [ANN](https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=602) | [AP](https://www.anime-planet.com/anime/arjuna)
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## Streams:
[Tubi](https://tubitv.com/series/1960), but that service is only in certain countries. [Otherwise](#piracy)
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## Questions for the day:
1) Is it natural that all creatures communicates with not only words/noises but also with their mind?
2) What is a pre-Raaja period? When did these creatures appeared on Earth?
3) Is there a food crisis impending if there is a huge activity at SEED HQ?
4) How did Juna's soul wandering while talking on the phone?
5) Do you agree that the rain is supposed to be an allegory for emotions and feelings?
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## Highlights from yesterday:
1) Juna is a socially inept person, by u/wloff:
> I've slowly come to a realization.
> Juna is pretty dumb.
> And insensitive. Tokio's been the best, most supportive boyfriend anyone could possibly think of and Juna's been pretty much ignoring him even since the mountain trip. And when confronted by Sayuri about how she's being unfair to Tokio, she just gets jealous like a little child.
> Speaking of little children, Chris is apparently dying, and Cindy is being a little child by hiding the fact that Chris is calling for Juna to help. I don't know how much good that would've done, anyway, since I don't recall S.E.E.D. ever calling Juna for anything, or anyone ever giving her any kinds of missions or instructions!
> Maybe that's the thing that's really inherited through these earth powers! Juna is slowly turning into the same kind of a dumb-dumb as Chris and Cindy!
2) u/mr_beanoz fascinated by the commercial break scene:
> Well, that was a commercial indeed. Wonder who's playing the girl there.
Good question.
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## Streams:
[Tubi](https://tubitv.com/series/1960), but that service is only in certain countries. [Otherwise](#piracy)
***
## Questions for the day:
1) Is it natural that all creatures communicates with not only words/noises but also with their mind?
2) What is a pre-Raaja period? When did these creatures appeared on Earth?
3) Is there a food crisis impending if there is a huge activity at SEED HQ?
4) How did Juna's soul wandering while talking on the phone?
5) Do you agree that the rain is supposed to be an allegory for emotions and feelings?
***
## Highlights from yesterday:
1) Juna is a socially inept person, by u/wloff:
> I've slowly come to a realization.
> Juna is pretty dumb.
> And insensitive. Tokio's been the best, most supportive boyfriend anyone could possibly think of and Juna's been pretty much ignoring him even since the mountain trip. And when confronted by Sayuri about how she's being unfair to Tokio, she just gets jealous like a little child.
> Speaking of little children, Chris is apparently dying, and Cindy is being a little child by hiding the fact that Chris is calling for Juna to help. I don't know how much good that would've done, anyway, since I don't recall S.E.E.D. ever calling Juna for anything, or anyone ever giving her any kinds of missions or instructions!
> Maybe that's the thing that's really inherited through these earth powers! Juna is slowly turning into the same kind of a dumb-dumb as Chris and Cindy!
2) u/mr_beanoz fascinated by the commercial break scene:
> Well, that was a commercial indeed. Wonder who's playing the girl there.
Good question.
***
## Disclaimer notice:
Dear rewatchers, please be nice to the first-time watchers by simply not spoilering anything. But if you want to discuss spoiler-territory things, use spoiler tags instead. Thank you for your understanding.
For example [this is] >!a spoiler!<
Commentaires
* Raaja hunting – Chris would not like this.
* Sayuri invited them both to Meriken? That is actually quite thoughtful. She doesn’t know this is a terrible meeting place for them.
* Or does she?
* Phone call – communication and communication problems.
* Spying on your boyfriend via your out-of-body skill – marginally creepy.
* Unscheduled three-way meeting at Meriken.
A rather good episode focusing on the love triangle of our core cast. As usual, in such cases, no happy solution is in sight. It would be easy to write one of them as stupid (or evil) here, but I don’t think the anime does that. Just sad.
Apropos solution. After today’s ending, it might be too late, but I would seriously suggest that Juna needs to have sex already. Not only would this remind Tokio that some things are more fun than fast food; I think she needs grounding to her body, too. Few things put you as much into the moment and into your body as sex.
I couldn't join yesterday, which is a shame, as it seems we've reached episodes with i vibe much more. The show seems have decided to tone down the preachy tone at least for now and focus on the characters, particularly the inevitable rift between Juna and Tokio. Not only did Juna's new power distance her from her old friends, but her new preachy tendencies were also criticized because, as Tokio pointed out, as nice as it is to talk about “returning to nature,” not everyone is willing to give up their current comforts for it. That, and the danger that follows Juna everywhere, forced her to pretty much break up with Tokio.
And in today's episode, something happened that I really didn't expect - Juna and Tokio actually communicated with each other and behaved quite maturely. Perhaps my expectations in this regard were lowered by Chris, because, again, I didn't expect such a turn of events. But yes, I really liked the phone conversation scene, it was cute. And it's nice to see not only how the couple manages to work through the issues that were bothering them and sort out their feelings, but also how they both really make an effort and do things they don't like for the sake of the other. I guess their relationship is still one of the strongest aspect of the show, *~~and Tokio still best character.~~*
But, alas, not everything can go as smoothly, because another kinda expected thing has come to light: Juna's friend also loves Tokio. *Oh, what drama!*
S.E.E.D. is apparently fighting these Raaja things on their own, with or without Chris and Juna. I wonder if we're ever going to get an explanation on how they're able to see and fight them when no one else even realizes they exist?
They seem to be doing a decent job, even if it's hard work. If they wanted Juna's help, maybe someone should have told her something. Like 7 episodes ago!
[](#unamusedfern)
Sayuri seems to be a good friend, trying to help Tokio and Juna when they're clearly having trouble. Only the burger place probably wasn't the best choice of locations.
I really think it's a major aspect in becoming the Avatar of Time that you lose your ability to speak properly. Weren't Juna and Tokio chatting happily and openly about their feelings back in the very beginning of Episode 1, and even after the mountain hermit thing? But now Juna is so much unable to speak that she can't even utter a word in phone.
But it was a nice conversation they ended up having in the end. Apparently Juna has never seen Tokio's room! Or his stepmom. Or his lewd mags.
[](#rinkek)
Is this out-of-body apparition thing a stable part of Juna's abilities, or is the idea that she's just going to get new abilities at seemingly random each episode when it's convenient?
[](#rengethink)
One of the better episodes, I thought. Juna is clearly struggling with her new self and the fact that she "sees" much more than she'd probably like. I think that's really nice, it shows us that she's not being a preachy bother or a bad girlfriend out of meanness, but because she's been thrown into a ridiculous situation. Which is very fair!
But I still maintain that Chris's theory about "talking causes misunderstandings" is hogwash, and Juna should just speak more openly to Tokio about everything. Maybe everything would get easier then.
Oh, and apparently there actually is a love triangle with Sayuri after all. Oh dear.
[](#peace)
[Interesting theory](#rengethink)
> Is this out-of-body apparition thing a stable part of Juna's abilities, or is the idea that she's just going to get new abilities at seemingly random each episode when it's convenient?
Chris has been doing it all the time, so it is expected.
- [Creepy isn’t the word I’d use to describe that?](https://i.imgur.com/G9AEY5F.png) [](#niatilt)
- [I’m not sure why Tokio keeps bringing Juna to restaurants like this.](https://i.imgur.com/JhrBjOI.png) [](#harukathonk)
- [So true.](https://i.imgur.com/c7JDw7R.png)
- [Some sort of mecha show’s on Tokio’s TV.](https://i.imgur.com/XAsoCul.png) [](#binoculars)
- [Juna accidentally astral projected herself…](https://i.imgur.com/3pFkvOR.png) [](#kotohoops)
- [Oh, he’s been *trying* to find places they can eat at.](https://i.imgur.com/UDJMPVH.png)
- [Explicit love confession!](https://i.imgur.com/mNi0GbQ.png) [](#urarahype)
- [Okay, Juna trying but failing to put the burger in her mouth is pretty funny.](https://i.imgur.com/xyOxLod.png) [](#azusalaugh)
- [I guess that’s one way to look at it…](https://i.imgur.com/5TTcCKR.png)
- ED lead-in today! [](#delighted)
The last two episodes were pretty good and melancholic. Different vibe from the previous few. The anime now feels less like a social awareness ad anymore and more like, well, a piece of fiction. Quite romance-focused one at that.
Sayuri shedding tears, SEED being suspiciously active and cautious, the main duo finally reconciling, and most importantly — rain. Rain is a bad omen. The anime is preparing to hit us with something disastrous!
QotD:
1. Are they jedi or what? Communicating using mind only sounds a bit too spiritual for me. They do use body language aside words/noises, though.
2. Probably a long time ago. I’m thinking back to that seemingly ancient shrine where Chris was being treated.
3. I feel like it’s going to be worse than just food crisis. Apocalypse is upon us! Final showdown where Juna saves the world.
4. She’s got much better at using her magic powers. (Tokio can wave privacy goodbye)
5. Yes
I missed yesterday's episode due to circumstances and I unfortunately don't have too much to say about this episode.
I definitely think the most interesting thing about this episode is definitely the focus on the relationship between Tokio and Juna.
I think even though Tokio does come across as a bit ignorant or not listening to Juna, his heart really is in the right place. I hope the two of them are able to stay together.
I know the show is kind of teasing a possible love triangle with Sayuri, but I doubt the show will go anywhere with it.
We also have Juna's telephone astral projection as a new power of hers. Not sure how useful that'll be but I wonder if it'll come up againn.
The SEED plot in the background is interesting. I'm curious to see where it goes.
Very late and tired, so questions only now.
> 1) Is it natural that all creatures communicates with not only words/noises but also with their mind?
Yes.
> 2) What is a pre-Raaja period? When did these creatures appeared on Earth?
I have no idea.
> 3) Is there a food crisis impending if there is a huge activity at SEED HQ?
Maybe.
> 4) How did Juna's soul wandering while talking on the phone?
She was kinda curious and a side-effect reaction caused by her powers.
> 5) Do you agree that the rain is supposed to be an allegory for emotions and feelings?
It is for sadness.