UN-GO – 03
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「覆面屋敷」 (Fukumen Yashiki)
“Masked Mansion”
Based on the last two cases, in terms of pure mysteries I’m beginning to suspect that UN-GO is a cut above the likes of Gosick, Kami-Memo and Dantalian.
Chihayafuru – 04
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「しつこころなくはなのちるらむ」 (Shizukokoro Naku Hana no Chiruramu)
“A Whirlwind of Flower Petals Descends”
As fascinating as it is to see just how different 10th-graders are from 6th-graders, it’s abundantly clear in the case of Chihaya and Taichi that these are still the same people at heart. Of course that leaves Arata out of the equation, but we’ll get back to him in a minute.
Mirai Nikki – 03
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「初期不良」 (Shoki Furyō)
“Early Predicament”
This was an another solid episode of Mirai Nikki with a lot to like, but only one moment stands out among all the rest for me – “You’re still hiding something from me, aren’t you?”
Last Exile -Ginyoku no Fam- – 02
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「Fool’s mate」
After two episodes, I really have no idea what Gonzo is trying to accomplish with this continuation of the Last Exile saga. My sincere hope is that they do.
UN-GO – 02
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「無情のうた」 (Mujō no Uta)
“Pitiless Song”
If the measure of a second episode is to be better than the first, then this week’s UN-GO certainly passed the test. What it didn’t do is finish the job of convincing me that this is going to be a compelling series.
Chihayafuru – 03
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「ふれるしらゆき」 (Fureru Shirayuki)
“From the Crystal White Snow”
Am I reading too much into the fact that Chihaya was wearing a “Let’s GO!” T-shirt when she and the boys visited a Go Karuta salon for the first time?
Mirai Nikki – 02
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「契約条件」 (Keiyaku Jouken)
“Contract Conditions”
You may have figured this out already, but Mirai Nikki probably isn’t the best choice if you’re looking for something to restore your faith in humanity.
Last Exile -Ginyoku no Fam- – 01
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「Open file」
I was sorely tempted to title this post “(at long) Last Exile: Ginyoku no Fam”…
UN-GO – 01
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「舞踏会の殺人」 (Butōkai no Satsujin)
“Murder at the Ball!”
Given the staff involved I have no doubt that this will be a competently produced and directed series. The key question is whether the story and characters will come alive in future episodes, and make the series engaging as well as competent.
Chihayafuru – 02
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「からくれなゐに」 (Karakurenai ni)
“I Won’t Give Up”
If there were any doubts that this show was for real, Chihayafuru dispelled them with a second episode as nearly perfect the first. This is a series that has the potential for greatness written all over it.