It only took me a week to watch these four episodes. Too many distractions.

With the exception of episode 5, this series maintains a sullen tone yet has such vibrant colors. There’s many foreboding mysteries in the background that constantly give off a depressing feel to the show and it clashes with all the purdy colors. Basically, it screws around with my mood.

So, episodes 2-4 each introduced a new character. A crybaby loli that likes sweets, a mysterious bad ass chick wearing all black with a maniacal laugh, and an innocent yet mischievous sorta maid-desu. Original characters to the max! Haha but it’s fine. They all have some uncommon quirks that keep things interesting.

Now episode 5… umm… wtf? Yeah, I laughed more during this episode than previous one’s but man, those extreme faces were really… extreme. I couldn’t tell if it was on purpose or if it was a cheap way of cutting back animation costs. Seriously, they stood out way too damn much. Prior to this, there was the occasional scene with a funky lookin’ facial contortion but this episode was all about that.

Anyway, what’s up with the mysteries dammit. Why’s Jun so scurred of school? What is the Alice game? What’s Suiseiseki’s story? Those are in the order of my curiousness.

Ah hahaha… so, like, if all the dolls end up liking Jun, this would be a harem anime, right? But, like, they’re all dolls. Hahaha… makes me laugh for some reason.

That’s all I got-desu.

Why?

This is what happens when I’m not in the mood for anything “current” and I browse through my “unfinished” anime folder. And yes, it has quite the many series’ in there.

Of course, I never get back to that folder until waaaaaay later and end up restarting the series just as I’m doing with this one. Doing that is about the only consistent thing for me regarding anime.

So why this one specifically?

Dunno.

But I’ll keep watching (at least for tonight, heh).

This first episode was vastly different than I remember. Then again, I don’t remember much so I have no clue as to why it feels different. Vastly different, for that matter. I think… I just like that word: vastly. Vastly. Vastly. It’s startin’ to look funny now.

Vastly funny.

What was I rambling about?

Oh yeah, this episode was cool. The tone was real mellow and sorta foreboding. This was probably one of those shows I really did want to get back to but given the anime overload during the time of this series, it became another show lost in the shuffle. Though, knowing me, I most likely watched and finished crappy ass shows over (potentially) good one’s like this.

And I bet several of them were bishoujo game based.

No doubt.

Shinku is a bitch. She’s also cute. She’s a cute bitch.

A world class cute bitch… analyzing that herts mi brein. I should stop.

Whew… blah blah I may blog this blah blah or not blah blah too much babblage.

Yes, that’s also a word.

Watch one of the many series’ I’ve neglected? Nope.

Start yet another new series? Nope.

Watch something I’ve already seen?

Yep.

Why am I watching this again? Dunno.

Or maybe I do know. It’s fun! A simple story with a funky twist and silliness all around. How can that go wrong? …don’t answer that.

I can’t remember if I’ve re-watched this before. It was a lingering thought as I was watching this episode. In any case, the animation was really crappy, eh? The art is nice and the colors are vibrant but… it’s running on like, 3 frames per minute.

I also don’t remember much about the characters except for Hibiki and Fuko. After watching this opening episode, now I understand why. Other than those two, the rest of the cast is rather forgettable. I even forgot about the crazy old landlady. I’d definitely rate this higher than average yet most of the characters do nothing for me.

It’s rather strange.

Ah well. I’ve said my piece. I have no idea if I’ll blog this. Cuz, ya know, I’m lazy and all that. And typing and capping and all this shit requires unlaziness.

Yes, that’s a word.

Been a bit busy lately.

And a bit lazy.

Most of all, I’ve been INCREDIBLY FUCKIN’ TIRED.

All those combined = slacking off. I’ve still got a shitload of Simoun caps for when I (one day) update the last entry. Then there’s my mini-review on it. I thoroughly enjoyed the series and shouldn’t let it disappear into oblivion w/o a proper closer.

One day.

So what does this have to do with the opening pic? During my hiatus, I squeezed in both seasons of Vandread… for like, the 5th or 9th or 476th time. What can I say? I love the series. It has a lil bit of everything and except for the comedy, doesn’t get over-exaggerated in any of it. I should do a write-up on this as well.

One day.

I tried to figure out how many times I’ve seen Vandread. I know for certain it’s my most re-watched anime. By far. There are a few shows I’ve seen three times. I can’t recall any that exceed that except for Vandread… but by how much, I have no idea.

It’s definitely more than five. Hell, I think I watched it three times w/in the first year I stumbled across it. It’s really that damn good. After all this time, I still can’t find any glaring faults in the series. I’m sure I can scrounge up a few complaints but nothing that would get me all pissy.

Yeah, I really should do something for Vandread.

One day.

I’ve decided on a compromise.

I’m gonna log the last set of episodes as a timeline. Basically, I’ll jot down the time in the episode with whatever thought popped in my head. I’ll also note the actual time when I start each episode. This way, I can be satisfied with having all my nonsensical thoughts recorded w/o having to organize it. The only thing I’ll add in later is screenies.

From here on, everything is a running log in actual time until I finish the series.

(No caps yet as I have a shitload and I don’t feel like sorting through them atm. I’ll update this entry tomorrow.)

03:15 – Politician = ownt
03:39 – WTF Limone?
04:34 – WTF Dominura?
06:42 – Politician = ownt again
09:43 – Are Limone/Dominura in the new world or in some transition world?
09:44 – And are they aware of their situation, being alive and such?
13:46 – So Aeru’s grandpa was part of the elite Chor Dextra.
14:08 – Well, that answers if they were aware, haha.
17:08 – Well shit, all my guessing on what happens to the bodies during the Emerald Ri Maajon was all for naught. To a different time? Wow… exceeded all my possible assumptions.
18:23 – Aeru’s grandpa and Dominura were apart of Chor Dextra… exactly how friggin’ old is Dominura? Heh.
20:10 – So Dominura went back in time and started everything but she wouldn’t have been around if things didn’t start… Gawd I hate time paradoxes. Herts mi brein.
Ep. End – So that was one of the Arcus’ that went down at the beginning. What’s up with the enemy Simouns? When some confronted Mamiina, they came off as good people. They didn’t want to harm the Sibyllae… and now they take out an entire capital ship along with who knows how many Sibyllae?

Hmm…

03:00 – The girls are crazy short-handed.
06:13 – Well shit, what’s the deal with the friggin’ enemy Simouns?
09:39 – Ugh, a promise in this kind of anime. I’m afraid now.
11:35 – It’s interesting seeing Aeru jealous.
15:15 – Guess Alta’s lil talk with Parietta has helped her to move on.
16:30 – Hah, not just move on. She’s straight up confident now.
20:05 – Hehe, maybe Aeru is just plain war hungry.
21:03 – Crazy battle; that’s what was missing, a true leader.
Ep. End – Calm before the storm? Shit, saw the next episode preview. The wars over already? I’ve commented several times how the war and other stories relating to it wasn’t at the forefront; even though I always referred to it as the main story. There was a part of me that figured the war to “end” before the series was over. I wouldn’t have guessed four episodes before the end though.

Plenty of loose ends still left. Will it all be downhill from here or are there more surprises awaiting the finale? Why do I bother with these incessant questions instead of watching? Geh, another question.

04:10 – I tried to remain positive a few minutes ago but… the war did end rather anti-climatically. I almost agree with Floe’s “it feels bleah.”
04:43 – Eh, I completely missed something. If Dominura was the only surviving member of Chor Dextra, then Aeru’s grandpa can’t have been in the same crew. So Aeru’s grandpa was in an earlier incarnation of Chor Dextra? Oh maybe his Emerald Ri Maajon succeeded, got sent back through time, went through the motions and Aeru was born in this time… yeah, again with the stretching.
10:06 – Plumbum isn’t that bad. Why did they align themselves with Argentium? They seem as noble as the Sibyllae. Well, their Priestesses anyway. Did I totally miss something? I feel like I did.
16:47 – What the… why did Aeru brush off Neviril? I know she’s a bit jealous but I didn’t think it was this severe. Now she’s being a baby.
18:39 – Hahaha, Aeru and Floe’s conversation is great.
20:50 – Damn, the leader chick is going nutso.
20:04 – Geh, Onashia was part of Chor Dextra too?
Ep. End – I, umm… dunno. The episode was passive throughout and while this or that was going on with the aftermath of the war and the girls’ reactions, Yun is gettin’ all this info about Onashia. Of which, I R CONFOOSD.

09:58 – Poor poor jealous Aeru. She even ran off in typical jealous fashion with her arms swinging high. Aww, ok I’ll stop poking fun. It’s just that now it’s such a difference in the tone since all those episodes before the last couple. It’s almost like a normal romantic comedy.
10:15 – Long-shot guess: Yun is gonna be the new Onashia.
14:00 – Wow, didn’t expect Neviril to drop the bomb like that so easily. Granted, Aeru did give her reason too. Ah see! See what I mean about the tone? It’s obvious since the tone of my own babbling has changed.
16:34 – I was kinda joking about Yun and Onashia. Though, in retrospect it was obvious what would happen, huh? My guess wasn’t much of a guess then. Dammit.
20:15 – Man, just like that it’s over for these girls?
21:30 – Yet they’re in such high spirits. Am I the only one that’s feeling “bleah?”
Ep. End – Well, Yun being at The Spring is obviously no surprise. The question is if she is the new “Onashia” or if her whole deal is something entirely different. Or other? It’d be a trip if the girls didn’t have to change no more and everything would remain fine. Wishful thinking, though.

02:47 – Of course it’s the obvious answer for Yun. I really need to stop speculating when I’ll have the answer minutes later… but, it’s so fun to do so.
03:42 – LAWL @ Floe.
07:05 – Hah… thinking about this or that, I never contemplated on what gender each of the girls would decide on. Bah, now it’s too late.
09:28 – Awwwwww… Aeru is so innocent and cute now. I can’t hate on her for being how she’s been in the last couple episodes. I’m such a sucker.
Ep. End – I took a peek at the next episode preview. I rarely do that as sometimes it’s spoiler ridden and I especially don’t have a reason to check them out if I already have the following episode. In any case, this time I did so cuz… hell if I know.

So, it’s an epilogue, eh? Rather rare for an anime to have an epilogue let alone an entire episode devoted to one. This has been an incredible watch. I can’t imagine the last episode lowering my enjoyment of this series. Hell, there’s a higher possibly that my rating will go up.

04:07 – Aww, tease. Sure, don’t show Limone and Dominura’s situation for several episodes and when you finally do, throw in all kinds of ambiguous implications to toy with my mind.
04:08 – Time to keep a log on our girls! There’s 12 girls in total. Mamiina’s story is closed but in case there’s something, I’ll note it but she’s not part of the tally.
05:25 – Morinas and Waporif hooked up as expected. That’s 1 down, 11 to go.
05:55 – Oh snap, totally didn’t realize that was Erif. Leave it to this series to not leave anything left open. Good shit.
06:45 – Jumping back and forth between times? That explains an entire episode for the epilogue since it’s NOT just for the epilogue.
08:25 – Paraietta and Rodoreamon opened up a shelter, that’s sweet. 3 down, 9 to go.
11:32 – The sisters are together and living a serene life. Cute. 5 down, 7 to go.
12:15 – Yun’s… the same. It’s sad but… for Onashia’s sake. Damn, incredible sacrifice. Or was she punishing herself as well? 6 down, 6 to go.
13:34 – Stupid intro. Made me think Dominura was gone and shit. It was that damn basket Limone was holding. Cheap shot man, cheap. Their story isn’t over yet.
16:32 – So Aeru and Neviril went to Limone and Dominura’s time?
17:05 – I suppose this is Limone and Dominura’s closure? Are they off to another time or…? 8 down, 4 to go.
19:30 – Hot damn Floe is different. Given how she’s been, it’s amazing to see her like this. Male Floe is kinda creepy, haha. Vyura is… hmm. I put her in the 12 since she was part of it at the end but she never got a story, did she? Ah well, 10 down, 2 to go.
Ep. End – I knew it. Friggin’ open endings. I was hoping for a definitive conclusion simply because I’ve put in way more thought into this series than I planned. To think I thought this was gonna be a simple series.

As if.

Well, this is the end. I want some time to mull over things so I’ll put up an entry later with an organized thought on the ending as well as a mini-review. And yes, this will be my highest rated blogged series to date.