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「それぞれの物語」 (Sorezore no Monogatari )
“To Each, Their Own Tale”

Zetsuen no Tempest’s finale demonstrates exactly why this series ain’t your normal run of the mill show.

「(はじまりの戦い」 (Hajimari no Tatakai)
“The Battle of Genesis”

I think any worries that Zetsuen no Tempest would slip out of character and go for a subtle, understated ending can safely be set aside…

「不破愛花」 (Fuwa Aika)
“Fuwa Aika”

There’s such a thing as being at the right place at the right time too.

「ファム・ファタール(運命の女)」 (Famu Fatāru (Unmei no Jo))
“Femme Fatale (Woman of Fate)”

The end is nigh and the answers reveal themselves in a manner only Zetsuen no Tempest can pull off. As usual, we’re treated to a series of amazing revelations and twists, and I can only say one thing: I love this show.

「フーダニット (誰がやったか)」 (Fūdanitto (Dare ga Yatta ka))
“Whodunit (Who did it)”

Now that’s how you set up for the end of a series. After 20 episodes of red herrings, false turns, twists, and many potential candidates… the Mage of Exodus is finally revealed.

「願ったものは」 (Negatta Mono Wa)
“The Object of Desire”

Filled with twists and turns, the beginning of the end approaches.

「舞姫」 (Maihime)
“The Dancing Princess”

Well, that escalated quickly.

「マリンスノー」 (Marin Suno)
“Marine Snow”

Suddenly, it feels like the pieces of the puzzle are coming together—all to form a picture bigger than we possibly could’ve imagined.

「徘徊する亡霊」 (Haikai Suru Borei )
“The Wandering Apparition”

Seems!? Nay! It is. I know not seems!

「何やら企んでいるようであり」 (Naniyara Takurande Iru Youdeari)
“You Seem to Be Plotting Something”

This series really just doesn’t let you get your bearings. Every time you think you know what’s going to happen next, Zetsuen just throws you for a loop. The best part? They’re some darn enjoyable fruit loops.

「あけましておめでとう」 (Akemashite Omedetou)
“Happy New Year”

Powered by Kylee’s new OP, Zetsuen no Tempest’s second half starts in earnest.

「夢の理」 (Yume no Ri)
“The Reason Behind Dreams”

After a longer than expected hiatus, Zetsuen no Tempest finally returns.

「しばし天の祝福より遠ざかり」 (Shibashi ten no Shukufuku Yori Tooza Kari)
“Absent Thee From Felicity A While”

Words just cannot describe how EPIC this episode was.

「時の娘」 (Toki no Shoujo)
“Girl of Time”

As much praise as I’ve been lavishing on Zetsuen no Tempest lately, I still don’t think I’ve been giving it enough credit.

「タイムマシンのつくり方」 (Taimu Mashin no Tsukuruikata)
“How to Make a Time Machine”

I don’t know how else to say it except that this episode totally blew my mind. At this point, it’s safe to say Zetsuen no Tempest has eclipsed even the greatest of my expectations. There are just so many things this series does right and there’s no greater example than in how it consistently trashes your expectations while continuing to making perfect sense.