My Happy Marriage – 20 – Hotel Imperial
Kiyoka and Miyo enjoy a quiet New Year’s Eve together as it snows outside (just as it did around these parts today) and kiss for the second time. Meanwhile Arata skulks about the library, leaving us to continue to wonder whether Usui managed to seduce him into joining Gifted Communion and betraying our happy couple. … Continue reading "My Happy Marriage – 20 – Hotel Imperial"
My Happy Marriage – 17 – The Bodyguard
When Usui Naoshi shows up, Kiyoka is quick to prepare his lightning for battle, while Arata pulls his gun. But as we later learn, Usui has command over every message their five senses send to them, so he can slow time, vanish, and appear dangerously close to Miyo, ominously telling his daughter (if that’s what … Continue reading "My Happy Marriage – 17 – The Bodyguard"
Zenshuu. – 04 – Not Quite Ready for the End
Natsuko is suspicious of Memmeln, since in the movie she’s revealed to be the true form of the Ultimate Void killed by Luke. Natsuko follows her, but Luke follows Natsuko, so she has no choice but to share her suspicions. Then they enter a secret meeting place for Memmeln’s “choir practice,” which is really a … Continue reading "Zenshuu. – 04 – Not Quite Ready for the End"
My Happy Marriage – 16 – All In the Family
hen he hears another report of demons at the abandoned mansion, Kiyoka rushes there and finds a member of the group behind the attacks: “Gifted Communion.” This member helpfully informs Kiyoka of the group’s leader and founder (Usui Naoshi) and its goal: supernatural abilities and equality for all. Kiyoka’s dad helps out in the ensuing … Continue reading "My Happy Marriage – 16 – All In the Family"
Zenshuu. – 03 – Friends with Destiny
At this point in A Tale of Perishing, Last Town should be mourning the destruction of most of its crops and the deaths of many townsfolk, including Unio, who sacrificed himself. Thanks to the newest Nine Soldiers member Hirose Natsuko, the script has been flipped: Unio lives, the city is celebrating with a harvest festival, … Continue reading "Zenshuu. – 03 – Friends with Destiny"
My Happy Marriage – 15 – Woman of the People
With all due respect to Fuyu, Miyo’s soon-to-be mother-in-law: Miyo has dealt with far worse relatives. She’s already handled the “hard” difficulty setting, and Fuyu ain’t that. So when Fuyu insists Miyo has no business marrying into the Kudou family, and that if she wants to stay in her house she’ll have to don maid … Continue reading "My Happy Marriage – 15 – Woman of the People"
Zenshuu. – 02 – Natsuko Circus
A refreshed Natsuko wakes up after three straight days of rest, and learns that Luke is a hell of a cook. Luke tries to learn more about her and her powers, but when Natsuko tries to use her pegbar to summon her desk, it neither glows nor talks to her; I suspect the need must … Continue reading "Zenshuu. – 02 – Natsuko Circus"
Zenshuu. – 01 (First Impressions) – The Animator
Well now, that was fun. Anna Nagase (of Summertime Render) voices animation director Hirose Natsuko, made famous by her tv anime debut, Sukeban Magical Girl Dark Academy. But now she’s been tasked with directing a romantic comedy, and has artist’s block. Like Oshi no Ko Season 2’s Abiko, she’s also a perfectionist and bad at delegating. When shown a … Continue reading "Zenshuu. – 01 (First Impressions) – The Animator"