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OP: 「誰彼スクランブル」 (Darekare Scramble) by halca
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「欲望に浮かぶ島」 (Yokubou ni Ukabu Shima)
“The Island of Desire”
Although we’re only two episodes in, I dare say we all have a very good idea about just where Engage Kiss is heading – and not that it’s a bad thing at all. For all the grumbling every season about “seen it all before”, there’s always comfort in series which know exactly what they are and play to it in the fullest, and this one looks to be a prime example of that in action. After all, it’s hard denying what’s coming when such scenery is front and centre.
Considering Engage Kiss’ premise and the crew at work on it, the additional information and characters revealed this week should not prove too surprising. Beside’s Shuu’s backstory of family death and adoption (culminating in his current job), we also have some additional tidbits on Bayron City’s government, the usual array of shady international interests (as represented by its mayor’s children – from different wives) involved in it, and its effective foundation on a magical resource you know full well does more than simply generate money hand over fist. The demonic presence for example is almost certainly tied to that very resource, the refusal to reveal said demons a way to ensure mining can continue unimpeded. It’s effectively the Indexverse with a more centralized threat at play, something which given Kisara’s origins is bound to yield some interesting developments sooner rather than later. In these stories brakes are always more a suggestion than a reality.
Of course, story isn’t really Engage Kiss’ main selling point – that would be its cast, and no shocker this aspect is going to be fun. If last week’s opener wasn’t proof enough, the in your face OP and ED and Kisara’s marking of territory does enough to show Shuu’s problem will be less demonic and more, well, demonic (don’t deny Shuu, you know exactly why Ayano follows Kisara’s social media). And that’s before dealing with the recurring jokes of money and domestic violence. While such character chemistry and on-point comedy was always Maruto Fumiaki’s wheelhouse, seeing it played up to this degree is a welcome sign because it gives some depth to Engage Kiss’ otherwise paint-by-numbers plot. Far too often these types of series crash and burn because of rushing or overtly cookie cutter characters; giving some depth via humour and harem-esque shenanigans smoothens over the wrinkles and keeps things enjoyable.
Mind you it’s no guarantee Engage Kiss won’t find a way to fall on its face (because paint-by-numbers), but so far at least I’m liking where this one is going. All we have to see now is who the big bad of this series will wind up being.
Full-length images: 22.
ED Sequence
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ED: 「恋愛脳」 (Renai Nou) by Akari Nanawo
Preview
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Well, of course it was always clear where this show was headed, but I am not unhappy about it in the least. The Kisara-Shu-Ayano antics will definitely carry the story, and I’m looking forward to it – so far I am really enjoying it.
Which is remarkable, because Shu has several traits which I generally hate in an ML.
For me at least it’s down to Shuu not really being a dweeb, he’s got a sense of charisma hiding underneath that money grubbing exterior and it’s helped by the humour really being on point. Fully expect his full personality to come into play once the going gets tough.
It’s funny seeing Shuu’s character and characters like him in other titles. Practically Penniless, Shuu had a deal to stop the threat and be paid. In the end Shuu went with his gut and spent his money before getting his saw a sing dime get deposited. Shuu’s favorite vegetable must be bean sprouts because that will be his meal for a month.
At least he has his monetary priorities straight. Outside of cigarettes 😛
🤔 I suppose he could turn his harem into rent a Girl
Friend. $1K a day for a lonely boy, and Shuu could split the profits.
hey make it crossover with rental GF and were set
LOL now that would be a crossover I’m down to watch XD
loved how the anonymous delivery girl knocked out demon-possessed terrorist wannabe – making the costly capture equipment redundant. oh the irony…
and main character should learn from the Dire straits “private investigations” lyrics…
for the usual fee – PLUS EXPENSES
always, always, add the clause for expenses in your contract mr troubleshooter…