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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.
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March 28, 2013 at 3:29 pm Comments (82)
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「(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…
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March 22, 2013 at 3:39 am Comments (67)
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「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.
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March 7, 2013 at 4:58 pm Comments (62)
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「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.
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February 28, 2013 at 4:54 pm Comments (73)
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「願ったものは」 (Negatta Mono Wa)
“The Object of Desire”
Filled with twists and turns, the beginning of the end approaches.
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February 21, 2013 at 5:43 pm Comments (45)
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「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.
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February 7, 2013 at 4:38 pm Comments (54)
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「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.
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January 24, 2013 at 7:34 pm Comments (39)
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「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.
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January 17, 2013 at 7:21 pm Comments (59)
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「夢の理」 (Yume no Ri)
“The Reason Behind Dreams”
After a longer than expected hiatus, Zetsuen no Tempest finally returns.
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January 10, 2013 at 5:00 pm Comments (20)
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「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.
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December 20, 2012 at 8:32 pm Comments (53)
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「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.
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December 15, 2012 at 6:32 pm Comments (35)
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「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.
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December 6, 2012 at 5:54 pm Comments (51)