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I loved Crocoduel, but I’m pissed with Rose. She’s supposed to be Juleka’s best friend/ girlfriend, and yet she choose to focus all her attention on Luka, even after Juleka ran off crying. Rose didn’t even ATTEMPT to check on Juleka. Guiltrip, which occurs before this episode, practically revealed that Juleka seems to have some mental issues, and yet Rose didn’t even attempt to help her in this episode. I love you Rose, but you’re in trouble with me.
I’m so mad. Purple Tigresse has been revealed, and yet all I’m seeing are Lukanette and Adrienette fanfics. Absolutely no Juleka/Purple Tigresse fanfics. I’m so disappointed in the fandom right now.
So…umm…my theory was a little off.
And If I’m going to be completely honest I think that this spoiler is…
Warning: a bit of salt of coming up
And I’m being completely honest when I say that I think that this spoiler or synopsis of this episode is…
Sh*t
I think that this synopsis is sh*t.
And people may ask “Pigeon why do you think that this synopsis is sh*t?”
Well, the reason why I think it’s sh*t is because the synopsis itself is bland. I mean, I get that some of the details from the episode might not be present in the synopsis, but they could’ve done a bit better. I’ve seen short theories that are better than the synopsis. Not to mention, what I got from both the synopsis and the trailer are totally different. From what I got from the trailer (evident from my theory) Juleka is feeling left out or guilty either because of the attention Luka is getting from their friends or (I got this from another theory that is going around that I agree with) Jagged taking Luka on tour with him. The parents fight either because of Juleka feeling left out or Jagged taking Luka on tour. Then, BAM! akumatization and you know how it goes. But! From what I got from the synopsis it seems that Marinette’s break up with Luka is affecting her friends, so they try to make help Marinette and Luka talk. And I’m just like “THAT’S IT!?! THAT’S THE MAIN PLOT AFFAGFAF”. I mean I was expecting better, and I bet that some of the fandom, or even most of the fandom was expecting better. Because as I said before “That’s It!?!”. And don’t even get me started on another problem I have with this spoiler.
So, first of all, we all know how “Truth” ended, right? If not, let me give you a little refresher. At the end of the episode “Truth” both Marinette and Luka meet up at the bridge (I don’t know the name of the place sooooo…sue me :p) where Marinette explains to Luka that they can’t continue their relationship because she doesn’t want to lie to him, which Luka fully understands. Then, they hug and Jagged and Luka meet and yada yada yada. So, from what I got from the episode and everything Marinette says throughout the season, she can’t date Luka or date in general because she doesn’t want to lie to them or to put it simply she can’t be in a relationship because she’s Ladybug. But, the synopsis says and I quote “Marinette has avoided Luka at all costs since she broke up with him, because she likes Adrien”…”BECAUSE SHE LIKES ADRIEN” HOW THE HECK DID SHE GO FROM NOT WANTING TO LIE TO LUKA BECAUSE SHE’S LADYBUG TO “BeCAuSe ShE LiKEs AdRIeN!” EXPLAIN ASTRUC EXPLAIN! Is this just another way to shove AdRIeN into the plot again? (Yes I said it and I hope I did @miraculouscontent proud) Or is it just another coincidence? Just like how it was a coincidence that the tweet that said Luka was 2 years older than Juleka “magically” disappeared after Astruc decided that Luka and Juleka were twins. HMMM!?! Care To Explain Astruc!?! And speaking of the Couffaine siblings being twins, it says in the synopsis that the time setting for the episode is “Juleka’s Birthday” but shouldn’t it be the “TWINS” birthday because their twins, right? Hmmm, Astruc? Explain That! (ok so I’m a little biased on this part because I love Luka but hey it got to be said)
Anywho! I’m just going to leave it at that until I’ve seen the episode. Because, if I’m being completely honest I left out a lot of thoughts about this synopsis that I’ll just save until I’ve seen the episode itself.
And since I don’t want to end this on a bad note…
LOOK AT HOW CUTE JULEKA LOOKS AHHHH!! ISTG SHE’S ADORABLE!!
Anyway, I hope everyone has a wonderful rest of their day! :)
And always remember…
But that’s just my opinion (・ε・)
So I’ve Got a Theory…
Or call it a hunch, but I think I know the basic summary of how the new episode “Crocoduel” is going to go. Well, I at least know like the first part.
Warning: Spoilers from the new trailer so umm… you have been warned… I guess :)
So, from what I got from the trailer I can only guess that the main reason why the class is having a get together at the liberty is because of a Kitty Section concert (evidence with juleka wearing her kitty section costume) and it all starts all nice and fun with kitty section having their mini concert. Then, of course when everything is done with the concert and everyone is just hanging out and talking amongst each other everyone notices that Luka is like in the background just fiddling with his guitar. Then, we get a little lukanette scene where Marinette asks Juleka if Luka’s alright (because yk after everything that happened with “Truth” and all) and Marinette gets all flustered when Juleka asks why she’s asking and all. Then, que everyone noticing Luka is all alone and everyone comforting him ( I also forgot to mention that with everyone comforting Luka or everyone giving attention to Luka that Juleka is feeling a little left out and all) ((I would also believe that everyone hugging Luka is just the last straw for her because yk Thomas Astruc apparently made up his mind to just make them twins all of a sudden (((i’m not being salty, i’m just saying(￣3￣)))) (i’m totally being salty ( ￣ω￣ )) and with everyone like caring for Luka because he just found out Jagged is his dad and feeling bad for him, not knowing (or maybe knowing idk) that their twins she just feels invisible or lonely. Which makes Juleka flee the scene (which Luka notices, of course) and Marinette following after her. Juleka and Marinette have a heartfelt talk about how Juleka feels left out and invisible, which almost results in her akumatization. Then, que Luka going to Juleka and comforting her (because he is the best brother anyone can ask for (╥﹏╥) <3), which idk how but I guess somehow Anarka finds out about this and blames Jagged for not paying enough attention to Juleka. Then here comes the Couffaine Family Drama, which cause both Jagged and Anarka to get akumatized. And I believe at first they’re battling each other in their akuma forms. Que, Ladybug interfering then the two akuma’s ganging up on her. I would also like to assume that Chat Noir shows up late to this battle because he’s been doing that a lot lately (• 3 •) ((not being salty, just saying (￣3￣))) (i’m totally being salty ( ￣ω￣ )) Then, Ladybug gives Juleka the Tiger miraculous, which debuts Tigress Pourpre. Then they save paris as usual with the help of the new superhero. After, everything is done with everyone apologizes for not noticing Juleka’s feeling and maybe we get a Juleka and Jagged moment but idk. Then the episode is done.
So my thoughts on this whole theory…
Are pretty iffy if I’m being honest. Don’t get me wrong I believe the whole Luka getting attention from everyone, Juleka feeling either guilty or left out, and the whole Couffaine Family Drama is pretty spot on ((hehe “spot on”)) but I at least think there would be more to it like maybe a bit of adrinette shit I mean mentions here and there ((not being salty, promise)) (((i’m totally being salty ;))) And I would also like to believe that everyone is just rubbing salt into the wounds when they mention to Juleka about how they feel bad for Luka and all, but that’s mainly it. Maybe a little snarky remark from Ladybug asking why Chat noir was late and him backfiring with asking why Rena Rouge wasn’t with her (maybe asking in a sarcastic way why her new partner wasn’t with her) ((i’m not being salty, i’m just being honest)) (¬‿¬) but yeah that’s mostly it. I would also like to see a little appearance from Vipereon, but that’s unlikely to happen so I’m not betting on it. But yeah that’s it.
I hope you liked this little theory ((that turned out to be longer than I thought)) and I hope everyone has a wonderful rest of their day :)
and also remember …
But this is just my opinion (・ε・)
((Also like it’s 5:00 in the morning and I’m tired as heck but at the same time I’m wide awake so… halp ● ﹏ ●))
So…
As I said, after my theory and salt rant on the spoilers and trailers for the episode “Crocoduel” (link down below)
I would probably say my thoughts on the episode after I was done watching the episode itself. So, here I am. :)
Also, I’m on a road trip with my family and some family friends, so I watched the episode and typed this up late (or early) night (or morning) so…:p
Anyways! Before I start saying my thoughts on the episode, let’s do a summary or a synopsis of the episode.
Warning: Spoilers for “Crocoduel”
The episode starts during Kitty Section Rehearsal. Everyone is having fun, while Kitty Section is playing. When Kitty Section finished their set and everyone was praising them Luka all of sudden mentions that Marinette hasn’t been to rehearsals in a while, which leads Luka to think that she’s avoiding him, which also leads to him starting to get depressed. Everyone tries to reassure him that she isn’t avoiding him, she’s just really busy (mainly Rose). It doesn’t work and Luka gets more depressed and leaves the group. The group then tries to make a plan to help Luka and Marinette by exploiting the twins b-day.They ask Juleka if she approves of the plan and she nods. Juleka then tells Luka about the party that they’re having on the boat. Luka gets excited to see Marinette and everyone at the party. After, Marinette finds about the party on the Liberty she’s able to piece together the groups plan and ask Juleka if she can somehow find a way for Luka not to be there at the party. Juleka tries to tell or ask Luka if he can’t attend the party, but she doesn’t have the heart to tell him. Then, all of sudden Jagged comes the through the porthole of the twins room. Jagged gives Luka the attention while Juleka is in the corner. Anarka burst into room to tell Jagged he is not allowed on the boat, which results in Jagged being invited to the twins b-day party. On the day of the party, while everyone is going down to the Liberty, Juleka starts to feel anxious about not being able to comply to everyone’s wishes. When Marinette goes to thank Juleka she sees Luka and starts to panic and leaves below deck. Luka takes this as a sign she doesn’t want to be his friend anymore and starts feeling depressed, which almost causes his akumatization Luckily, everyone is there to reassure and comfort him. Meanwhile, with Juleka and Marinette, Marinette asks her why Juleka wasn’t able to not invite Luka, which Juleka starts to feel guilty about it which almost causes her akumatization, but Marinette is there to comfort her. Cue, Jagged coming aboard the Liberty and greets Luka. They go downstairs so Jagged can give his present to Luka. Juleka starts to feel left out and Marinette calls him out. Jagged explain to them that it was a misunderstanding and tells them that the gift was for Juleka and the gift Luka gets is an old record of Jagged and Anarka’s is old music. Anarka sees this and tells him not give Luka that because it’s the reason they fell apart. Jagged disagrees with Anarka and they get into argument, which results in both of them being akumatized. Everyone evacuates the boat and watches the two akumas. The akumas instead of putting an onslaught on Paris they fight each other in a battle. But, when Ladybug appears and intervenes they both go after her. Meanwhile, Adrien is getting ready for a photoshoot (i assume idrk and idrc :)) and sees the commotion and transforms into Chat Noir. (ok guys yk the drill) Ladybug and Chat Noir fight against the akumas, then Ladybug has to use Lucky Charm. The charm leads her to get Juleka and give her the tiger miraculous, which debuts the super heroine Tigress Pourpre (or purple tiger as it said in the english sub :)). Meanwhile, the akumas bring their fight up to the sky and have a stare down before the two super heroines intervene. They get the akumatized object. Tigress uses her power “Collision” (which i still don’t know what it does other than it sends a power full force or punch). They capture the akuma and Ladybug does her Miraculous Ladybug and everything returns as the way it was before the akuma attack. Jagged and Anarka start arguing again until Juleka finally stands up and yells at them to talk instead of argue. They two are shocked, but comply and they make up. The party continues, Jagged and Juleka have their little moment, and Marinette and Luka have a talk about how Marinette avoiding Luka made him feel, which ends on them agreeing to be friends. End of episode.
Wow! That was a long, detailed, and unnecessary summary, but, oh well it’s too late now. :p
Now onto my thoughts on this whole episode :)
So, let’s start off from the beginning. I liked how the costumes were the exact same as the “Silencer” episode, EXACTLY the same :) (you can tell i’m being sarcastic) But, in all seriousness I wish the outfits were a bit different, but I get it, I still like the original costumes though. Luka being sad about Marinette really struck a sad chord in my heart (because I have a soft spot for Luka). And when Rose tried to cheer up Luka by saying she was just busy with water ponies and all that, some might find that stuff endearing and funny, but tbh I found that kinda unnecessary. Not to mention, the way Rose described Marinette’s favorite “water pony” “Pom Pony” it suspiciously sounded a lot like Adrien Freaking Sunshine Agreste. I mean “has a gold mane. that is just so good to brush! But he is super sensible” doesn’t that ring a bell of some kind, it’s kinda obvious with the gold mane, but then again I might be looking to far into that. Anyway, moving forward, I know Juleka is kinda like the outcast or the seventh wheel of the group, but like come on! It was clear that she didn’t think that the plan was great idea, but she just didn’t have the courage to say anything. Like, can’t anyone see that she seems uncomfortable. But, I guess that was a bit redeemed when they gave us a cute julerose moment. Moving forward, to when Alya was talking to Marinette, so the scene itself wasn’t that bad, but when Marinette went up and said and I quote “But…it’s going to be so weird! You know that Luka loves me and I love Adrien! And every time we see each other. he gets hurt because he knows I will never feel the same!”, “You know that Luka loves me and I love Adrien!” “I LoVe AdRiEN!?”. I swear to everything that is keeping me sane if I hear Marinette mention how much she LoVeS AdRiEn and how much she wishes he would notice her I’m going to lose it. I mean, all crushes are valid, but come on! Do we a need a reminder EVERY FREAKING EPISODE! Also, where are the Adrien pictures I swear they were there before, but idk. Also, for once I agree with Alya, she can’t keep avoiding Luka I mean look at this sad boy…
I don’t wanna see this boy frown I wanna see this boy happy and play happy chords on his guitar not sad ones :( Anyway, more into the episode, I feel so bad for Juleka. She really was everyone’s scapegoat this episode. Not to mention, how she felt left out and guilty at the same time. For one, not being as acknowledged as one should be on their b-day on both her family and friends. And then she also felt guilty for not complying to Marinette’s request and feeling bad if she did comply to Marinette’s request. Moving along with the episode, I know that Jagged being Luka and Juleka’s dad is a big “shocker” but come on Marinette you knew that Jagged was Luka’s dad you were there! It so easy to piece together that he’s also Juleka’s father too because, well they’re twins! But, I digress. Speaking of twins, everyone is aware that Luka and Juleka are twins, but (and yes I am bringing this back up) in the synopsis they only say “Juleka’s Birthday”, I would’ve played it off if no one knew that they were twins and it was supposed to be a big reveal where everyone found they were twins (even if Astruc spoiled it already) but no, everyone was aware that they were twins, so I don’t see why it they couldn’t have just added his name in or said the Twin’s Birthday. But, okay I guess they’re just lazy. So, where was I? Oh, right! So,Marinette goes below deck and Juleka follows and in which results in Marinette comforting her. And I feel like that this is the reassurance that Juleka needed, to know that everything was going to be ok because when you look at her face in that scene all her negative thoughts leave her and she feels liberated of some sorts. Fast forward to when the parents get akumatized, three words Couffaine Family Drama and that’s it, that’s legit all I got on that. Anyways! Onto when Ladybug intervened in the akuma fight, I still don’t get why they had to include the scene of Adrien getting ready for something, I kinda think that scene was a bit unnecessary. Like, even if that scene wasn’t included in the final cut of the episode I would’ve been fine, but okay we’ll just deal with the scene. Not to mention, they had to make Chat Noir appear right after Ladybug get hits by the canon ball, some people say coincidence, I say convenient. Now, let’s talk about the lady of the hour, the new super heroine, Tigress Pourpe! I LOVE HER! and I’m not joking. Even when Juleka met Roar, her kwami, I was like “YES!” because Roar actually is the one that helps Juleka get her confidence to help her in suit and out. Not to mention, the relationship between the two is really cute. Even, Juleka’s suit is beautiful and very detailed and you can see the confidence that the Juleka has in the suit. And I AM HERE FOR IT! I also love that Juleka’s super heroine identity is apart of her overall character arc because of how you can see that Juleka standing up to her parents is the first step for her to be able to overcome her anxieties and become more confident in herself. Also, the Jagged and Juleka moment was so cute. I kinda underestimated Jagged as father figure. You can really see that he is trying his best to spend time and provide for his kids and I love it. Now onto the final scene, first of all, I am so relieved that Luka didn’t say “You and Adrien are meant to be” because I swear if he did I would’ve been dead on the floor. Second of all, I freaking melted when Luka said “it hurt more not to see you”. You can tell how much Luka loves and cares about Marinette when he only needs to be her friend to be satisfied, he doesn’t have to be in a serious relationship with her he just needs to be her friend and be able to see her. Luka deserves so much more than what the show has given him.
And with that my rant and review on the episode “Crocoduel” is finished.
I know I probably left some things out, but if I have an epiphany I’ll probably just post it later. Now that this is finished I’ll probably also do a rant or review on the episode “Wishmaker” because I’m very hyped to see it and I know I’ll have a lot to say about it.
And with that I hope everyone has a great rest of their day (or night)! :)
And always remember…
But that’s just my opinion (・ε・)
I just realized that in the episode “Crocoduel” Chat Noir legit said “ I wish I had wings” or “I wish I could fly” and I’m like, bish don’t you got the cosmic suit that legit makes you fly and not only that go into space (i think?)
Anyway thanks for coming to my tedtalk.
Also remember…
But that’s just my opinion (・ε・)
Goodbye, and goodnight
So…umm…my theory was a little off.
And If I’m going to be completely honest I think that this spoiler is…
Warning: a bit of salt of coming up
And I’m being completely honest when I say that I think that this spoiler or synopsis of this episode is…
Sh*t
I think that this synopsis is sh*t.
And people may ask “Pigeon why do you think that this synopsis is sh*t?”
Well, the reason why I think it’s sh*t is because the synopsis itself is bland. I mean, I get that some of the details from the episode might not be present in the synopsis, but they could’ve done a bit better. I’ve seen short theories that are better than the synopsis. Not to mention, what I got from both the synopsis and the trailer are totally different. From what I got from the trailer (evident from my theory) Juleka is feeling left out or guilty either because of the attention Luka is getting from their friends or (I got this from another theory that is going around that I agree with) Jagged taking Luka on tour with him. The parents fight either because of Juleka feeling left out or Jagged taking Luka on tour. Then, BAM! akumatization and you know how it goes. But! From what I got from the synopsis it seems that Marinette’s break up with Luka is affecting her friends, so they try to make help Marinette and Luka talk. And I’m just like “THAT’S IT!?! THAT’S THE MAIN PLOT AFFAGFAF”. I mean I was expecting better, and I bet that some of the fandom, or even most of the fandom was expecting better. Because as I said before “That’s It!?!”. And don’t even get me started on another problem I have with this spoiler.
So, first of all, we all know how “Truth” ended, right? If not, let me give you a little refresher. At the end of the episode “Truth” both Marinette and Luka meet up at the bridge (I don’t know the name of the place sooooo…sue me :p) where Marinette explains to Luka that they can’t continue their relationship because she doesn’t want to lie to him, which Luka fully understands. Then, they hug and Jagged and Luka meet and yada yada yada. So, from what I got from the episode and everything Marinette says throughout the season, she can’t date Luka or date in general because she doesn’t want to lie to them or to put it simply she can’t be in a relationship because she’s Ladybug. But, the synopsis says and I quote “Marinette has avoided Luka at all costs since she broke up with him, because she likes Adrien”…”BECAUSE SHE LIKES ADRIEN” HOW THE HECK DID SHE GO FROM NOT WANTING TO LIE TO LUKA BECAUSE SHE’S LADYBUG TO “BeCAuSe ShE LiKEs AdRIeN!” EXPLAIN ASTRUC EXPLAIN! Is this just another way to shove AdRIeN into the plot again? (Yes I said it and I hope I did @miraculouscontent proud) Or is it just another coincidence? Just like how it was a coincidence that the tweet that said Luka was 2 years older than Juleka “magically” disappeared after Astruc decided that Luka and Juleka were twins. HMMM!?! Care To Explain Astruc!?! And speaking of the Couffaine siblings being twins, it says in the synopsis that the time setting for the episode is “Juleka’s Birthday” but shouldn’t it be the “TWINS” birthday because their twins, right? Hmmm, Astruc? Explain That! (ok so I’m a little biased on this part because I love Luka but hey it got to be said)
Anywho! I’m just going to leave it at that until I’ve seen the episode. Because, if I’m being completely honest I left out a lot of thoughts about this synopsis that I’ll just save until I’ve seen the episode itself.
And since I don’t want to end this on a bad note…
LOOK AT HOW CUTE JULEKA LOOKS AHHHH!! ISTG SHE’S ADORABLE!!
Anyway, I hope everyone has a wonderful rest of their day! :)
And always remember…
But that’s just my opinion (・ε・)
So I’ve Got a Theory…
Or call it a hunch, but I think I know the basic summary of how the new episode “Crocoduel” is going to go. Well, I at least know like the first part.
Warning: Spoilers from the new trailer so umm… you have been warned… I guess :)
So, from what I got from the trailer I can only guess that the main reason why the class is having a get together at the liberty is because of a Kitty Section concert (evidence with juleka wearing her kitty section costume) and it all starts all nice and fun with kitty section having their mini concert. Then, of course when everything is done with the concert and everyone is just hanging out and talking amongst each other everyone notices that Luka is like in the background just fiddling with his guitar. Then, we get a little lukanette scene where Marinette asks Juleka if Luka’s alright (because yk after everything that happened with “Truth” and all) and Marinette gets all flustered when Juleka asks why she’s asking and all. Then, que everyone noticing Luka is all alone and everyone comforting him ( I also forgot to mention that with everyone comforting Luka or everyone giving attention to Luka that Juleka is feeling a little left out and all) ((I would also believe that everyone hugging Luka is just the last straw for her because yk Thomas Astruc apparently made up his mind to just make them twins all of a sudden (((i’m not being salty, i’m just saying(￣3￣)))) (i’m totally being salty ( ￣ω￣ )) and with everyone like caring for Luka because he just found out Jagged is his dad and feeling bad for him, not knowing (or maybe knowing idk) that their twins she just feels invisible or lonely. Which makes Juleka flee the scene (which Luka notices, of course) and Marinette following after her. Juleka and Marinette have a heartfelt talk about how Juleka feels left out and invisible, which almost results in her akumatization. Then, que Luka going to Juleka and comforting her (because he is the best brother anyone can ask for (╥﹏╥) <3), which idk how but I guess somehow Anarka finds out about this and blames Jagged for not paying enough attention to Juleka. Then here comes the Couffaine Family Drama, which cause both Jagged and Anarka to get akumatized. And I believe at first they’re battling each other in their akuma forms. Que, Ladybug interfering then the two akuma’s ganging up on her. I would also like to assume that Chat Noir shows up late to this battle because he’s been doing that a lot lately (• 3 •) ((not being salty, just saying (￣3￣))) (i’m totally being salty ( ￣ω￣ )) Then, Ladybug gives Juleka the Tiger miraculous, which debuts Tigress Pourpre. Then they save paris as usual with the help of the new superhero. After, everything is done with everyone apologizes for not noticing Juleka’s feeling and maybe we get a Juleka and Jagged moment but idk. Then the episode is done.
So my thoughts on this whole theory…
Are pretty iffy if I’m being honest. Don’t get me wrong I believe the whole Luka getting attention from everyone, Juleka feeling either guilty or left out, and the whole Couffaine Family Drama is pretty spot on ((hehe “spot on”)) but I at least think there would be more to it like maybe a bit of adrinette shit I mean mentions here and there ((not being salty, promise)) (((i’m totally being salty ;))) And I would also like to believe that everyone is just rubbing salt into the wounds when they mention to Juleka about how they feel bad for Luka and all, but that’s mainly it. Maybe a little snarky remark from Ladybug asking why Chat noir was late and him backfiring with asking why Rena Rouge wasn’t with her (maybe asking in a sarcastic way why her new partner wasn’t with her) ((i’m not being salty, i’m just being honest)) (¬‿¬) but yeah that’s mostly it. I would also like to see a little appearance from Vipereon, but that’s unlikely to happen so I’m not betting on it. But yeah that’s it.
I hope you liked this little theory ((that turned out to be longer than I thought)) and I hope everyone has a wonderful rest of their day :)
and also remember …
But this is just my opinion (・ε・)
((Also like it’s 5:00 in the morning and I’m tired as heck but at the same time I’m wide awake so… halp ● ﹏ ●))
So…
As I said, after my theory and salt rant on the spoilers and trailers for the episode “Crocoduel” (link down below)
I would probably say my thoughts on the episode after I was done watching the episode itself. So, here I am. :)
Also, I’m on a road trip with my family and some family friends, so I watched the episode and typed this up late (or early) night (or morning) so…:p
Anyways! Before I start saying my thoughts on the episode, let’s do a summary or a synopsis of the episode.
Warning: Spoilers for “Crocoduel”
The episode starts during Kitty Section Rehearsal. Everyone is having fun, while Kitty Section is playing. When Kitty Section finished their set and everyone was praising them Luka all of sudden mentions that Marinette hasn’t been to rehearsals in a while, which leads Luka to think that she’s avoiding him, which also leads to him starting to get depressed. Everyone tries to reassure him that she isn’t avoiding him, she’s just really busy (mainly Rose). It doesn’t work and Luka gets more depressed and leaves the group. The group then tries to make a plan to help Luka and Marinette by exploiting the twins b-day.They ask Juleka if she approves of the plan and she nods. Juleka then tells Luka about the party that they’re having on the boat. Luka gets excited to see Marinette and everyone at the party. After, Marinette finds about the party on the Liberty she’s able to piece together the groups plan and ask Juleka if she can somehow find a way for Luka not to be there at the party. Juleka tries to tell or ask Luka if he can’t attend the party, but she doesn’t have the heart to tell him. Then, all of sudden Jagged comes the through the porthole of the twins room. Jagged gives Luka the attention while Juleka is in the corner. Anarka burst into room to tell Jagged he is not allowed on the boat, which results in Jagged being invited to the twins b-day party. On the day of the party, while everyone is going down to the Liberty, Juleka starts to feel anxious about not being able to comply to everyone’s wishes. When Marinette goes to thank Juleka she sees Luka and starts to panic and leaves below deck. Luka takes this as a sign she doesn’t want to be his friend anymore and starts feeling depressed, which almost causes his akumatization Luckily, everyone is there to reassure and comfort him. Meanwhile, with Juleka and Marinette, Marinette asks her why Juleka wasn’t able to not invite Luka, which Juleka starts to feel guilty about it which almost causes her akumatization, but Marinette is there to comfort her. Cue, Jagged coming aboard the Liberty and greets Luka. They go downstairs so Jagged can give his present to Luka. Juleka starts to feel left out and Marinette calls him out. Jagged explain to them that it was a misunderstanding and tells them that the gift was for Juleka and the gift Luka gets is an old record of Jagged and Anarka’s is old music. Anarka sees this and tells him not give Luka that because it’s the reason they fell apart. Jagged disagrees with Anarka and they get into argument, which results in both of them being akumatized. Everyone evacuates the boat and watches the two akumas. The akumas instead of putting an onslaught on Paris they fight each other in a battle. But, when Ladybug appears and intervenes they both go after her. Meanwhile, Adrien is getting ready for a photoshoot (i assume idrk and idrc :)) and sees the commotion and transforms into Chat Noir. (ok guys yk the drill) Ladybug and Chat Noir fight against the akumas, then Ladybug has to use Lucky Charm. The charm leads her to get Juleka and give her the tiger miraculous, which debuts the super heroine Tigress Pourpre (or purple tiger as it said in the english sub :)). Meanwhile, the akumas bring their fight up to the sky and have a stare down before the two super heroines intervene. They get the akumatized object. Tigress uses her power “Collision” (which i still don’t know what it does other than it sends a power full force or punch). They capture the akuma and Ladybug does her Miraculous Ladybug and everything returns as the way it was before the akuma attack. Jagged and Anarka start arguing again until Juleka finally stands up and yells at them to talk instead of argue. They two are shocked, but comply and they make up. The party continues, Jagged and Juleka have their little moment, and Marinette and Luka have a talk about how Marinette avoiding Luka made him feel, which ends on them agreeing to be friends. End of episode.
Wow! That was a long, detailed, and unnecessary summary, but, oh well it’s too late now. :p
Now onto my thoughts on this whole episode :)
So, let’s start off from the beginning. I liked how the costumes were the exact same as the “Silencer” episode, EXACTLY the same :) (you can tell i’m being sarcastic) But, in all seriousness I wish the outfits were a bit different, but I get it, I still like the original costumes though. Luka being sad about Marinette really struck a sad chord in my heart (because I have a soft spot for Luka). And when Rose tried to cheer up Luka by saying she was just busy with water ponies and all that, some might find that stuff endearing and funny, but tbh I found that kinda unnecessary. Not to mention, the way Rose described Marinette’s favorite “water pony” “Pom Pony” it suspiciously sounded a lot like Adrien Freaking Sunshine Agreste. I mean “has a gold mane. that is just so good to brush! But he is super sensible” doesn’t that ring a bell of some kind, it’s kinda obvious with the gold mane, but then again I might be looking to far into that. Anyway, moving forward, I know Juleka is kinda like the outcast or the seventh wheel of the group, but like come on! It was clear that she didn’t think that the plan was great idea, but she just didn’t have the courage to say anything. Like, can’t anyone see that she seems uncomfortable. But, I guess that was a bit redeemed when they gave us a cute julerose moment. Moving forward, to when Alya was talking to Marinette, so the scene itself wasn’t that bad, but when Marinette went up and said and I quote “But…it’s going to be so weird! You know that Luka loves me and I love Adrien! And every time we see each other. he gets hurt because he knows I will never feel the same!”, “You know that Luka loves me and I love Adrien!” “I LoVe AdRiEN!?”. I swear to everything that is keeping me sane if I hear Marinette mention how much she LoVeS AdRiEn and how much she wishes he would notice her I’m going to lose it. I mean, all crushes are valid, but come on! Do we a need a reminder EVERY FREAKING EPISODE! Also, where are the Adrien pictures I swear they were there before, but idk. Also, for once I agree with Alya, she can’t keep avoiding Luka I mean look at this sad boy…
I don’t wanna see this boy frown I wanna see this boy happy and play happy chords on his guitar not sad ones :( Anyway, more into the episode, I feel so bad for Juleka. She really was everyone’s scapegoat this episode. Not to mention, how she felt left out and guilty at the same time. For one, not being as acknowledged as one should be on their b-day on both her family and friends. And then she also felt guilty for not complying to Marinette’s request and feeling bad if she did comply to Marinette’s request. Moving along with the episode, I know that Jagged being Luka and Juleka’s dad is a big “shocker” but come on Marinette you knew that Jagged was Luka’s dad you were there! It so easy to piece together that he’s also Juleka’s father too because, well they’re twins! But, I digress. Speaking of twins, everyone is aware that Luka and Juleka are twins, but (and yes I am bringing this back up) in the synopsis they only say “Juleka’s Birthday”, I would’ve played it off if no one knew that they were twins and it was supposed to be a big reveal where everyone found they were twins (even if Astruc spoiled it already) but no, everyone was aware that they were twins, so I don’t see why it they couldn’t have just added his name in or said the Twin’s Birthday. But, okay I guess they’re just lazy. So, where was I? Oh, right! So,Marinette goes below deck and Juleka follows and in which results in Marinette comforting her. And I feel like that this is the reassurance that Juleka needed, to know that everything was going to be ok because when you look at her face in that scene all her negative thoughts leave her and she feels liberated of some sorts. Fast forward to when the parents get akumatized, three words Couffaine Family Drama and that’s it, that’s legit all I got on that. Anyways! Onto when Ladybug intervened in the akuma fight, I still don’t get why they had to include the scene of Adrien getting ready for something, I kinda think that scene was a bit unnecessary. Like, even if that scene wasn’t included in the final cut of the episode I would’ve been fine, but okay we’ll just deal with the scene. Not to mention, they had to make Chat Noir appear right after Ladybug get hits by the canon ball, some people say coincidence, I say convenient. Now, let’s talk about the lady of the hour, the new super heroine, Tigress Pourpe! I LOVE HER! and I’m not joking. Even when Juleka met Roar, her kwami, I was like “YES!” because Roar actually is the one that helps Juleka get her confidence to help her in suit and out. Not to mention, the relationship between the two is really cute. Even, Juleka’s suit is beautiful and very detailed and you can see the confidence that the Juleka has in the suit. And I AM HERE FOR IT! I also love that Juleka’s super heroine identity is apart of her overall character arc because of how you can see that Juleka standing up to her parents is the first step for her to be able to overcome her anxieties and become more confident in herself. Also, the Jagged and Juleka moment was so cute. I kinda underestimated Jagged as father figure. You can really see that he is trying his best to spend time and provide for his kids and I love it. Now onto the final scene, first of all, I am so relieved that Luka didn’t say “You and Adrien are meant to be” because I swear if he did I would’ve been dead on the floor. Second of all, I freaking melted when Luka said “it hurt more not to see you”. You can tell how much Luka loves and cares about Marinette when he only needs to be her friend to be satisfied, he doesn’t have to be in a serious relationship with her he just needs to be her friend and be able to see her. Luka deserves so much more than what the show has given him.
And with that my rant and review on the episode “Crocoduel” is finished.
I know I probably left some things out, but if I have an epiphany I’ll probably just post it later. Now that this is finished I’ll probably also do a rant or review on the episode “Wishmaker” because I’m very hyped to see it and I know I’ll have a lot to say about it.
And with that I hope everyone has a great rest of their day (or night)! :)
And always remember…
But that’s just my opinion (・ε・)
I just realized that in the episode “Crocoduel” Chat Noir legit said “ I wish I had wings” or “I wish I could fly” and I’m like, bish don’t you got the cosmic suit that legit makes you fly and not only that go into space (i think?)
Anyway thanks for coming to my tedtalk.
Also remember…
But that’s just my opinion (・ε・)
Goodbye, and goodnight