Random Curiosity

Still not hardcore enough.

In which Passerby asks why videogame adaptations are so difficult to do well.

「意志を継ぐもの」 (Ishi o Tsugu Mono)
“Who Carries On His Will”

Oh boy, did I ever call it. Unfortunately.

「覇者たるもの」 (Hashataru Mono)
“What Makes a Ruler”

It’s big climactic battle time.

「脱出」 (Dasshatsu)
“Escape”

Maybe all the meandering of the plot was to build up to this.

「救出」 (Kyuushutsu)
“Rescue”

Execution is still rough, but the underlying thrust of the story here isn’t bad. It just needed to happen twelve episodes ago.

「崩御」 (Hougyo)
“Death of the Emperor”

Study history. If the emperor had done that, a lot of problems could have been avoided.

「武人」 (Bujin)
“Warrior”

No one comes out of this episode looking good, except Kurou.

「炎上」 (Enjou)
“In Flames”

It feels like Itsuwari no Kamen is pulling its punches, when following through would work much better.

「侵攻」 (Shinkou)
“Invasion”

Pacing problems galore.

「残照」 (Zanshou)
“Afterglow”

I hope you finished watching the original Utawarerumono before this episode. I finally did.

「宴」 (Utage)
“Banquet”

Ladies, this one’s for you.

「仮面」 (Kamen)
“Masks”

This episode has a message, and it makes sure it gets it across: War is hell.

「剣豪」 (Kengou)
“Blade Master”

A good, if a bit wonky, first battle between the peoples of Yamato and the Uzuurussha.

「八柱将」 (Hachi Hashira Shou)
“The Eight Pillar Generals”

Prepare yourself for a crash course in Yamato politics. Not an entirely unpleasant one, but it’s a lot to take in.

「鎖の巫」 (Kusari no Miko)
“Kamunagi of Chains”

The last of the party has gathered. The first half is over. The real story (should) start now.