Ousama Ranking – 07
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「王子の弟子入り」 (Ouji no deshiiri)
“The Prince’s Apprenticeship”
How things have changed in so little time – a reminder that they could turn again just as quickly.
Ousama Ranking – 06
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「冥府の王」 (Meifu no ōu)
“King of the Underworld”
Ousama Ranking isn’t just good, it’s sofa king good.
Ousama Ranking – 05
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「からみあう陰謀」 (Karamiau inbou)
“Entangled Conspiracy”
For someone in his position, loyalty is about the most precious thing imaginable for Bojji.
Ousama Ranking – 04
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「初めての旅」 (Hajimete no tabi)
“First Trip”
What a powerfully emotional and beautifully constructed series Ousama Ranking is.
Ousama Ranking – 03
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「新しい国王」 (Atarashī kokuou)
“New King”
I haven’t gotten these sorts of feels from characters I barely know in a long time.
Ousama Ranking – 02
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「王子とカゲ」 (Ouji to kage)
“Prince and Shadow”
If I’m dropping some pretty serious names here, it’s because these two eps deserve it.
Blue Period – 04
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「我々はどこへ行くのか」 (Wareware wa doko e iku no ka)
“Where Are We Going?”
The desire to express one’s soul, once awakened, can never be extinguished – only suppressed at cost.
Blue Period – 03
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「予備校デビュー・オブ・ザ・デッド」 (Yobikō debyuu Obu za deddo)
“Prep School Debut of the Dead”
Self-discovery is a long process and rarely smooth sailing.
Blue Period – 02
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「全然焼けてねえ」 (Zenzen yake tenē)
“I’m Not Burned At All”
As any Shinkai Makoto fan knows, art can capture the essence of something more deeply than any photograph.