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[[File:Marvel Swimsuit Special 1.jpg|frame|Does seeing [[Storm]] in a bikini make up for the [[Incredibly Lame Pun]]?]]
{{quote|'''Art:''' Why does every anime series under the sun have to have a fan-service episode? An episode in which the cast all wander around in swimwear or less for no real reason? It's so low-brow.
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Simply put, an episode where the cast decided to take a break and go to the beach or a swimming pool for some wet and splashy fun.
Often combined with or immediately following a [[Recap Episode]], the '''Beach Episode''' exists [[Fan Service|solely for the purpose of getting the female (and sometimes males too) cast into]] [[Swimsuit Index|bathing suits]]. [[Fetish Retardant|Sadly]] for the [[Fan Boy|fanboys]],
Naturally, it also acts as a [[Breather Episode]] in [[Story Arc|arc-heavy]] stories.
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Cousin to the [[Hot Springs Episode]], which usually takes place in highlands. Often, the actual beach also gets [[Pool Episode|replaced by a swimming pool]].
In anime and live-action television, a
Expect one of the characters, usually a female, to exclaim "It's the ocean!" when the gang first arrives on the scene
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Sometimes you'll meet the [[Surfer Dude]] here. Also a good spot for a random [[Beauty Contest]]. [[Smashing Watermelons]] is a popular party game, as is volleyball. And since people usually go barefoot at the beach, don't be surprised if some [[Foot Focus]] shows up. Also expect some [[Beachcombing]].
Not to be confused with a ''[[Bleach]]'' episode, unless you're talking about Episode 228 or the omake of Volume 26.
[[Truth in Television]] - most people have visited a beach at least once in their lifetime, and as it turns out the experience in real life is pretty close to how telly depicts it. There are some differences from region to region (like how [[Smashing Watermelons]] is a distinctly Japanese beach pastime) but these are generally minor.
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