Gakuen Alice ep.16

February 26, 2005 | 57 Comments

Oops. Sorry for showing the unfinished summary beforehand. I forgot to tell MT not to publish it just yet. But the whole thing is completed now so you can go ahead and read it. This is a fun and entertaining episode that offers a nice break after last week's dark episode. The focus here is on the Tokuryoku group's Aladdin and the Magic Lamp RPG. Because of this, the majority of the episode is spent showing what the game participants do in order to pass the goal. In addition to this, there is development in the Natsume/Mikan/Ruka triangle here. It is obvious by now that both Natsume and Ruka like Mikan a lot. The problem is, Mikan only see the two of them as friends. Well, in Natsume's case, she sees him as that annoying boy who tries to grope her. :)

The episode begins with Mikan and her Tokuryoku group decked out in their Aladdin and the Magic Lamp outfits, ready to welcome the visitors to their RPG. The problem is, their RPG doesn't seem to attract any visitor. It seems people prefer to visit the shows created by the other groups. On top of this, the location of Tokuryoku's RPG game is quite far from the rest of the school festival. Mikan and the group are depressed about this especially after three people who happen to pass by their RPG refuses to play the game. Tsubasa, however, encourages the group to not lose their spirit. They failed to secure those customers because the customers don't know what the RPG is about. So from now on, they should have some people standing on the starting line to explain the game.

Thankfully not long after the incident, Narumi-sensei, Ruka-pyon, and Sumire arrive at the location to see how the group is doing. Ruka-pyon and Sumire are decked out in a costume similar to the rabbit and Cheshire cat from Alice in Wonderland so Sumire asks Mikan what kind of costume she wears. Mikan tells her that she dressed up as a Lamp Djinn/Lamp Spirit and proceeds to ask Ruka-pyon if she looks good in it. Ruka-pyon, however, is too enchanted by Mikan at this point. As a result, he's unable to say anything coherent without embarrassing himself. Anyway, Narumi-sensei looks rather keen to play the RPG so Tsubasa tells him that Aladdin and the Magic Lamp is a game where the participant enters a maze and must defeat the evil spirits who are played by the members of the Tokuryoku group.

However, there are a couple of rules to follow. First, the participant must not use violence in the game. Secondly, they must randomly pick a weapon from a weapon box to be used in the game. Narumi-sensei gets a flashlight, Sumire gets a talking earplug, while Ruka gets a seemingly useless rope. Finally, in order to win, the participant must defeat the Djinns inside the maze using a combination of their weapon and their wits. Unfortunately before Ruka-pyon can figure out the use of his rope, the game already starts. So he has no choice but to enter the maze and encounters his first challenge: Misaki Djinn. She tells Ruka that if he wants to pass this level, he must finds out the real Misaki out of her many doppelgangers within 30 seconds. Ruka-pyon fails miserably.

Narumi-sensei, on the other hand, is confident that he can passes the maze easily after defeating his first enemy using his pheromone Alice. However, much to his disappointment, Mikan turns out to be the last Djinn that he encounters. Mikan tells Narumi that in order to pass the goal, the participant must be able to take her down from her 'Flying carpet' within 30 seconds without physically touching her. Narumi realises that his pheromone Alice won't work here because it'll be nullified by Mikan's cancellation Alice. We then hear Tsubasa explaining how the winner is allowed to choose a lamp belonging to one of the Djinns. He/she then gets to keep it until the Djinn grants the person's 3 wishes. Anyway, since Ruka and Narumi have failed, it's Sumire turns to enter the maze.

While inside the maze, Sumire wonders kind of a weapon her earplug is supposed to be. For an earplug, this thing is unusually noisy, singing a song the entire time. Before she can find out its use, however, a Genie appears and tells her that in order to pass the area, she must not laugh within 30 seconds, no matter what he says. The problem is, this Genie is played by the same Tokuryoku member who has the ability to make people laugh - even though what he says is not funny whatsoever. Sumire suddenly remembers that she can use her earplug to stop herself from hearing the Djinn's words. Unfortunately, the earplug is now sleeping peacefully and as a result, Sumire can't use it to block the the guy's voice. In the end, Sumire can't stop her laughter and ends up losing the game just like Narumi and Ruka.

Soon, the news about the group's interesting RPG travels from one student to another. The three students who first refused to play the game are now surprised to see other students lining-up in queues to play the game. Some people are keen to see if they can pass the game's difficult level while others want to get either Tsubasa or Misaki to do their bidding. The popularity of the game eventually attracts Kokoroyomi-kun and Natsume so the two decide to check it out. Ruka, who's been helping the group selling tickets ends up becoming Natsume and Kokoroyomi-kun first bully victim. The two decide to tease Ruka by pulling her rabbit ears left and right. Sumire, on the other hand, is excited to see Natsume and asks if he's there to save her from the captive of Tokuryoku group. The answer is a big 'No'.

Natsume then turns his attention to Mikan who appears to greet him. He quickly asks her what kind of costume she wears. He also wants to know where she hides her breast and proceeds to pull her top to check it out. Mikan is traumatised by this and runs over to Tsubasa crying. This, however, makes Natsume jealous. So when Tsubasa asks if Natsume has come to try his RPG, Natsume decides to take up the challenge. He and Kokoroyomi-kun then begin to pick a 'weapon' and respectively receive a flower and a talking roach. Once Natsume enters the Maze, he encounters his first challenge: a girl in a mirror. The girl djinn steals his roach and tells him that in order to pass this leve, he must regain his weapon within 30 seconds. However, when she realises that Natsume's weapon is a roach, she is quite happy to return it to him.

Kokoroyomi-kun, on the other hand, manages to pass the girl djinn by reading her thoughts out loud, revealing her secrets. The girl, who's embarrassed by this has no choice but to return his flower. Meanwhile Natsume encounters his second challenge: returning the soul of a guy to its original body without touching the actual body itself. No problem. Natsume simply uses his fire Alice to make the guy feels hot and wants to get a drink. Kokoroyomi-kun, on the other hand, uses his mind-reading Alice again to get the same guy to return to his body. The third challenge is a bit difficult for Natsume since he has to write an answer to an equation within 30 seconds. The problem is, the equation is written on a blackboard that is hang upside down on a ceiling. Because of this, Natsume decides to use his fire Alice to etched the answer.

Natsume then encounters Tsubasa in his next challenge. In order to pass Tsubasa, Natsume must be able to touch him within 30 seconds. However, Natsume has now been captured by Tsubasa's shadow Alice. Because of this, Natsume decides to release his fire Alice. But much to Tsubasa's surprise, Natsume uses it not to harm Tsubasa, but to ensure that the shadow disappears. Then when Tsubasa thinks that Natsume is going to punch him, Natsume simply touches his jaw with a knuckle and tells Tsubasa that he's lost this round. Since Natsume doesn't use violence to win this round, he passes with flying colours. Kokoroyomi-kun, however, doesn't have too much luck since he got stuck at the level where he has to write an answer of an equation. Since there is no one in the area, he can't use his Alice to force them to do his bidding.

Natsume eventually reaches the final obstacle in the maze: Mikan Djinn. The rule is still the same. Natsume must get her to step down from her 'Flying carpet' without using any physical means. After not getting reaction by throwing a cockroach at Mikan, Natsume pretends that he feels sick due to an overuse of his Alice. Mikan, who is worried about him willingly steps down to check out his condition. In the end Mikan realises that the whole thing is a trick. But it's too late for her since Natsume is now the winner of the RPG and can choose any lamp. Natsume wants Tsubasa to do his bidding as a revenge so he tells Kokoroyomi to read his heart to find out which lamp belongs to Tsubasa. Unfortunately, Kokoroyomi-kun thinks that it's Mikan's lamp that Natsume wants so Mikan ends up being the one who has to grant Natsume's 3 wishes.

Impression:

As I said before, this is a good, entertaining episode that basically shows that the Tokuryoku group is quite a resourceful bunch. I am glad to see other students lining up to see Tokuryoku's RPG because prior to this event, the group has been undermined by the majority of the students at the academy, and seen as the useless and untalented group. It's also nice to see Ruka and Sumire helping out the group selling the ticket. Sumire has certainly come a long way from the obnoxious girl that she used to be. I also like the interaction between Mikan and Natsume in this episode. This is actually a part of the series that reminds me a bit of Kodomo no Omocha. Natsume can be rather juvenile sometimes but this episode shows that he is actually an intelligent and resourceful kid.

Posted by Garten

Comments

February 27, 2005 | Melissa wrote:

Lol that's so cute how Ruka was stunned by Mikan; I had a feeling they both liked her. I wonder what Natsume-kun asked for his three wishes? Btw thanks for the summaries -^_^-.

February 27, 2005 | yalingster wrote:

T__T;; ahh that is just soo awesome. if only naisho could be faster with their subs so i can watch and understand. but haha, that's smart of natsume :3

February 27, 2005 | mimi wrote:

Er, hi there =) Thanks for the comprehensive summaries!

I've been looking forward to this episode for a long time ^^ I'm so glad they made Ruka's feelings so obvious! Of course, I'm cheering for Ruka the entire way; he's so cute! Natsume's such a dark character -- he's no fun at all =(

... And I can't wait for the Musical episode. I hope it's as great as this one XD

February 27, 2005 | vanilla wrote:

I think this has become my FAVORITE episode. Ruka-pyon's crush on Mikan is soo cute. Tsubasa hugging Mikan to provoke Natsume was cute. I love the girl behind the mirror and of course KOKOROYOMI!!. I LOVE EVERYTHNG ABOUT THIS EPISODE.

February 27, 2005 | jess wrote:

wahhahaa... i can't wait to watch the episode! Oh kokoroyomi-kun probably read natsume's wishes deep in his heart. XD

February 27, 2005 | Garten wrote:

That's pretty spot on. Kokoroyomi basically says that when he read Natsume's heart, he saw Mikan's face. So he concludes that the person whose lamp Natsume wants is Mikan's. I can't help but ROTFL when he says "Gomen Neeee?"

February 27, 2005 | Rose wrote:

Ahhh so cute. I had to read the review before getting the raws. But is it really going to be only 26 episodes long? I mean it's such a cute series...it deserves more! Besides, Fruits Basket also had 26 eps and no offense to fans or anything, the ending sucked =/

Ah well, thanks Garten for the great review and looking forward to the last 10 :( episodes.

p.s. I really like the Ruka-Mikan-Natsume love triangle, too bad they're only like 10 and can't possibly be serious about love...but yeah :P

February 27, 2005 | erika wrote:

I'd like to ask to fanfiction.net if it's possible to add gakuen alice on the list..because I want to read LOTS OF FANFICTIONS OF GAKUEN alice!!!*__*

February 27, 2005 | sasha wrote:

hey, guys was just wondering where do you download gakuen alice.... I LOVE IT!!! and i can't wait to see it but from animesuki.com its only on ep.5 and other sites argh.

i'm loving this summary thanks for posting. this is the highlight of my week. ;)

February 27, 2005 | moyism wrote:

*cough*
tokyotosho.com
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lazy bum =P
*cough*

February 28, 2005 | Angela wrote:

I just really wanted to thank you for giving brief paragraphs about each episode, because unfortunately I don't speak a lot of Japanese, so I don't always know what's going on or what they are saying. I really enjoy watching the episodes and then reading what this episode was about. I really appreciate it.

Thanks you. ^_^

February 28, 2005 | Lyna wrote:

Favorite episode so far ^_^ Ruka's so cute in this one :D

February 28, 2005 | Jay wrote:

Was wondering if the gakuen alice eps or manga chaps were up on a site without bt, cuz that would really help

thanks for the excellent summaries

February 28, 2005 | Melissa wrote:

AHH HA! "BA-KA", Natsume is such a badass and a pervert (for that pulling Mikans top stunt), lol. I finally saw the ep. for myself, thanks to whoever gave the link. N e wayz, I have a question, Is Misaki-sensei and Misaki...or is it Harada.. related (don't they have the same name?) Also is "Sakura" Mikan's first name or last name (I'm still confused about stuff like this.)

February 28, 2005 | jess wrote:

@erika>> I KNOW! I want to read many many GA fics too...

but so far, i can't find any. :(

March 1, 2005 | Jennifer wrote:

Hi just wanted to say that it's fun reading your blogs on Gakuen Alice. Gakuen Alice is definitely going to be one of my favorites. Mikan is just so laugh-out-loud funny.

Her reactions in this episode were hilarious. Especially the part where Natsume pulls on her top. When Mikan starts spazzing and making bopping noises, I couldn't help but laugh so much and rewatch that part over again.

Anyways, keep blogging, rock on =]

March 1, 2005 | Tsukinoko ^.~* wrote:

Misaki-sensei and Misaki-senpai are not related - they're both given names, not family names. 'Sakura' is Mikan-chan's family name. --> Can't say 'first' and 'last' because in Japanese (and Chinese), it's reversed.

Some of you guys really need to read the manga - you seem so... arrogant at times, no offense. Garten, you ain't included in that bunch, lol.

Um, a Japanese interface fanfic page I regularly check up on (242 so far...) is:
Natsume X Mikan Doumei
--> http://motimegu.hp.infoseek.co.jp/nm/

Ok, I'm quite busy today, so I'll leave the board alone now ^ ^;

Iza gettins myz hair cuttered! Uki-uki doki-doki nen!

Tsukinoko ^.~*

GakuAri 7 ~ March 19th! (Japan...)

March 1, 2005 | Tsukinoko ^.~* wrote:

One more thing (sorry...): if you think really hard, Natsume-kun has to feel that Mikan-chan really DOES care for him, or he wouldn't have known to pull that last 'sickly' stunt of his...

Tsukinoko ^.~*

March 1, 2005 | jess wrote:

the only bad thing about the link is that it's in japanese.../me moanz

March 1, 2005 | Tsukinoko ^.~* wrote:

Well, duh. I did say that, lol. IF you could read them, they range from love-love to funny-stupid and, of course, the times where Natsume-kun is a precocious, perverted brat. Also, it changes between main characters - as in who's feeling what for whom at the time...
Yes there are kisses and yes there are... 'further'... situations...

Oh, and this is the site for the Ruka X Mikan Doumei:
--> http://betty.jp/angelpop/
ALSO in Japanese...

nihon-go no benkyou ganbareba na~!

Tsukinoko ^.~*

March 2, 2005 | persono wrote:

I was wondering... why do Mikan call Ruka, Ruka-pyon??

March 2, 2005 | jess wrote:

Oh, tsukinoko-san, how cruel of you to tease me.

Heh, are you by any chance interested in translating the fanfictions? Cos I have a fanfiction-translation group. We can probably work something out with some of the authors.

Although I really suppose its easier to just write one in english... but Oh, I've been feeling so uninspired of late. :(

ANyway, just ranting... //ish deprived of narutoXmikan wub//

March 2, 2005 | Tsukinoko ^.~* wrote:

Ruka-pyon... yeah, I don't know if there's an explanation anywhere in the anime/manga, but 'pyon' is Japanese for 'bounce', like what a rabbit does. Ruka-pyon is always holding a particular rabbit, 'Usagin' (usagi = rabbit), so, it's pretty easy to work out from there...

If anyone's got a better explanation, please, do not hesitate to take over...

Tsukinoko ^.~*

P.S. Sorry, but I don't really have any extra time now-a-days (like, just now, I got called into work for five hours...), so I'm sorry, but I'll have to decline the translating...

P.P.S. I haven't actually WATCHED the anime yet - DOES Mikan-chan, in fact, CALL Ruka, 'Ruka-pyon'...?

(Wow... I used a lot of '...' in this post...) ..... ... .

March 3, 2005 | Melissa wrote:

Episode 17 came out in Japan today, I think, well at least it was announced today. Has the Manga Volume 7 come out yet? I've looked at the manga raw 1-6 (probably most people have of course). I hope they show in the anime the haunted house scenes -^_^-.

March 4, 2005 | Tsukinoko ^.~* wrote:

Episode 17 plays tomorrow (Saturday) at 8:06am and book 7 comes out on March 19th --- both being in Japan.

Yes - I think we ALL hope that they show the haunted house scenes. Although, again, it looks like it's been mixed around again... the story line, that is...

Tsukinoko ^.~*

March 5, 2005 | Rose wrote:

I just watched ep 17. I can't wait for the summary though since I don't understand a lot. But I think the Haunted House part might be in ep 18? It showed something like that at the end of 17. What I said isn't a spoiler or anything right? X_x

March 5, 2005 | jess wrote:

i'm waiting in great anticipation for the fabulous ep 17 garten provides..

March 5, 2005 | gagged wrote:

where to get vol 6 raw? online?

March 5, 2005 | Melissa wrote:

No I dont think you spoiled n e thing, and yes, it is going to be the Haunted house episode.

March 5, 2005 | Tsukinoko ^.~* wrote:

uki-uki shichau gurai yanke!

*also awaits Garten's 'summary' of episode 17* =^.^=

Tsukinoko ^.~*

P.S. Stop asking about 'raws'!! People keep answering that question, you know!!!

(Yeah, yeah, I know, not EVERYONE bothers to read all the comments from beforehand...)

March 6, 2005 | Tsukinoko ^.~* wrote:

Actually, with Garten being so sick when ?he? was writing up the Mai HiME 22 'summary' (well, it's more like an essay...), I'd say it may take some time to write up the GakuAri 17 episode summary (essay :p ) Erm... Yah - hopefully he actually saw it... - -;

Tsukinoko ^.~*

March 6, 2005 | Garten wrote:

Oi! I'm not sick. Mentar is the one who's sick. I was too tired after last night's party. I'll write the summary now. It's a rather sad episode for Hotaru.

March 6, 2005 | jess wrote:

good to hear you're hale and hearty, garten-san. hotaru... she's well.... it's a bit freaky since i think she shares the same seiyuu as Al from FMA. Al and Hotaru's so different.

But she's cute in her own creepy way.

March 7, 2005 | Tsukinoko ^.~* wrote:

Ah... I had no idea that there was more than one person running this thing... sunmahen na ^ ^;

Tsukinoko ^.~*

March 8, 2006 | christine le wrote:

gakuen alicetotally roxz but im a little depressed about it coming every two months

March 10, 2006 | evamaureen_kudou wrote:

I wonder why Natsume is just so rude to Mikan even though he likes her? maybe its like what other people say which is the more you hate the more you love? or is he somehow playing hard to get or something?
By the way... I'm courious.. where did you download that episode. please tell me T_T

April 2, 2006 | makubex wrote:

reminds me of card captor sakura... Li(CCS) and Natsume has some similarities especially the way they act towards their special someone. sooo cuuute..... i like the mikan-natsume tandem... for me they look good together. Ruka is also cute and all but i can't see a 'chemistry' between him and Mikan.

April 13, 2006 | vea wrote:

i think episode 16 and above is so cool.and when natsume stretch her costume.and besides natsume and mikan are really cute together!!!! ^_^

May 2, 2006 | Roma wrote:

that episode is REALLY cool! it's one of my favorites so far!! ^-^ it's good that mikan and natsume are kinda getting along well now..i mean natsume's INTO mikan now. hehe! *blush*

May 2, 2006 | figi wrote:

thanks to this summary i now know why mikan reacted that way towards natsume. uhh. it seems they cut that scene in animax because i didn't see the pulling-the-top act of natsume. ^_^ i watched the replay already and i'm gonna watch it again this weekend. weee.

all the characters are cute. i just love it. :)

May 3, 2006 | ice_cube wrote:

first of all...gakuen alice..is sooo cool!!..hmm..the anime is only up to ep.26 and the publisher didn't finish it!! T_T..*sob* anyway i really like natsume and mikan..they are a good pair...its so cool that natsume likes mikan.................................... but when you watch the last episode..its kind of disappointing because nothing happened between mikan and natsume... but it's still cool.!!(^_^)

May 4, 2006 | me_me wrote:

i think mikan likes tsubasa... but i like mikan and ruka not natsume bec. hes mean ....ahhhhhhhh! i really love this show its soooooooo funny ! im sooo happy that i watched ep. 16 but i cant find where to download ep 16 + with english subtitles.... do u know where ??

November 10, 2006 | Me-Me wrote:

LOL!!! I like the part where Natsume pulls Mikan's bra forward asking where is her chest... Another is when Mikan ran towards Tsubasa saying, "TSUBASA-SENPAI!!! I'VE BEEN DEFLOWERED!!!"... LOL!!! It was really funny... I like Kokoroyomi so much because he always smile and so cute!!! He even still smiles while bullying Ruka... (^_^)... I also like the part where Ruka was blushing real hard and Ruka and Natsume where acting conscious that Tsubasa-senpai was hugging Mikan tightly... But the part I like best was when Natsume fooled Mikan to come down towards him, and then lay his arm to her and sai, "Baka." LOL!!! My fave episode at the moment!!! = )

November 3, 2007 | shiine natsume wrote:

I like his episode as well.Natsume is kind of a bit hentai here,don't you think?

January 8, 2008 | mnyt wrote:

i very like alice academy

gud luck o...

January 13, 2008 | Lilu wrote:

I love Alice Academy so much. Wish there was a second season too. This anime is so completely different from the others.....

January 20, 2008 | catzie wrote:

i really...really loooooooooooooooove dis anime....i am very adict wen it comes 2 dis anime....i like the NATSUMExMIKAN pairings...dey luks soooo..cute together....natsume like mikan very much from the begining i guess...but he acts coldly to her because persona(natsu's teacher in Dangerous ability class) threatened natsume that he will mikan in just a snap of a finger...so that is why he acts sooo...cold to mikan..but deep inside, he like her very much....

January 30, 2008 | g027 wrote:

i dont watch the anime, I read the manga. But I started watching anyway.
I cant wait for chapter 92....
I really hate luna.
Natsume and mikan are so cute together...
=D

March 14, 2008 | sakura wrote:

It's great I loved the pics too alice academy is definately one of my fave anime!

May 1, 2008 | rachind charo palmaira wrote:

i love natsume and mikan they're so cute! by the way,i'm rachind the no. fan of gakuen alice or likely, alice academy, although so many out there are claiming to be one! hehe any way,keep up the good work! at mabuhay ang pilipinas,i'm from the philppines! proud of my country i guess! cute talaga ni natsume(natsume's so cute)!

May 1, 2008 | trishia ann sejob wrote:

hi out there! by the way,i'm trishia, and i hate luna! WE HATE LUNA! She keeps on bugging natsume and mikan! hi sa mga friendz ko dyan,especially to karen sejob,joanna juele,teodore,and rachind! and last but not the least my family my mom susan and my dad lester,with my sis lessel ann and our brother mark! great work anyway!

July 2, 2008 | "merra" as shuurei wrote:

I really really love Gakuen Alice very much...

It's my "most" favorite anime....

my no. 1 favorite......

It is my inspiration...

especially Natsume...

he's my dream boy... ^^

July 6, 2008 | Cyra wrote:

men! the summary is so long! just kidding! tnx for the summary by the way. hmmm,.. Natsume, Ruka, Tsubasa, even Narumi sensei and tsubasa's best friend are so cute! even i'm in secondary now i'm still watching cartoons that's why i know a lot about cartoons and one of my favorite cartoon is "GAKUEN ALICE" b'coz i love the characters and the story!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i wonder if Gakuen Alice has it's part 2!

July 19, 2008 | Lucky wrote:

Umm.. Excuse me, but what does tokuryoku mean?
I am sorry if i spelled it wrong. Its becuase a while ago I finished the Gakuen Alice(Alice Academy; AA) Manga and I seemed to remember that i was going to search up what tokuryoku meant and it slipped of my mind. So when i finished it i suddenly remembered. Can any one answer ,my question, what does tokuryoku mean? :)

September 26, 2008 | missigal wrote:

i luv natsume, he's soooooo cute!!!I want Mikan and natsume to be together............anyways ruka is also sooo cute!!!!!hehehe

November 7, 2008 | zoraya wrote:

i lov natsume so much aaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

March 22, 2009 | cherry wrote:

nice