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「罰あたり、ふたり」 (Batsu Atari, Futari)
“The Cursed Pair”
If there’s one thing Zetsuen proves, it’s that you don’t have to have complex stories or characters to succeed. That’s not to say there isn’t anything complex about the series, but sometimes, just being straight forward is the way to go.
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「Dance with Undershaft phase.2」
Jormungand ups the ante this week with an episode that goes beyond description. We get death, destruction, emotional scenes and just about the best of everything this series has to offer. And the bottom line? You don’t mess with Koko Hekmatyar. Also, if you’re not watching this series yet, you’re missing out big time.
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「蒼ざめた焔」 (Ao Zameta Honoo)
“Pale Blue Flame”
The TSF mock battle tournaments begin and what a visual treat it is. I guess now we know what all the budget was being saved for. And I must say, they chose a darn good episode to use it on. There’s just been a continual rise in quality since the main plot started kicking in, and this continues that trend.
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「できないことは、魔法にもある」 (Dekinai Koto Wa, Mahou Ni Mo Aru)
“There Are Things Even Magic Cannot Do”
Zetsuen no Tempest might not necessarily break any new ground, but it’s definitely something worth watching. There are some great dynamics between the mains, intriguing commentary about fate and the influence of those that have passed on, and superb animation by Bones. Oh right! Did I mention that you’ll be seeing continued coverage of Zetsuen too?
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「Dance with Undershaft phase.1」
Two episodes in and its apparent that the first season was merely a prelude of what Jormungand has to offer. And what we’re getting with Perfect Order is a darker, deeper, and even more enjoyable experience.
**Special dual post with Guardian Enzo!
New York Comic Con 2012 (New York Anime Festival integrated within) might be over, but the memories remain. Plenty of pictures and a little bit of commentary to go within this monster of a post!
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「追い縋る十字架」 (Oi Sugaru Juujika)
“Cross to Bear”
Total Eclipse keeps movin’ along, chock full of new faces and TSFs. They might not be in Russia anymore, but real Eishi don’t get breaks.
**Also included are a few screens from the special last week.
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「彼女はとてもきれいだった、と少年は言った」 (Kanojo wa Totemo Kireidatta, to Shounen wa Itta)
“He Said She Was Very Beautiful”
Zetsuen no Tempest keeps rollin’ along, chock full of many of the aspects that made the first episode good. Of particular note? Continued quality from Bones and great decisions regarding the adaption of the source material.
