Time to race, race the downhill.
Wow, everything is loading nice and fast (read: normal) now. Is the DDoS attack over? (Also, "yay, LJ! Beeeeeeeeeeeat the Russian-bastards-who-don't-believe-in-free-speech!" *gasp*)
Also, I don't know what to do with the dehumidifier water, because we have had SO MUCH RAIN, you guys, SO MUCH. And lightning and thunder! It's been great, especially since it's probably the rain that Gov. Rick Perry prayed for. Thanks, man! We owe you one since we have had a pretty dry July, lemme tell ya.
Before I dive into this glorious disc of Moribito, I am, yet again, going out of town this weekend. I was contemplating doing some forward-dated reviews, but you know what? I love your friends list too much to fuck it up like that. Also, I'm only watched one more disc than this. So. Needs must, darlings!
This is the second (and final) volume that contains four episodes, and are they ever humdingers. There's a lot of plot that finally gets revealed, and though it seems to be repeated by many characters, you're getting reactions from all different sides that make it so that it doesn't seem too repetitive. Various factions are coming together (or breaking apart), an important character dies, and the end of summer brings a particularly important rain storm.
The supporting cast really gets their moment to shine, especially many of the palace's inhabitants. Shuga's descent into the catacombs of forbidden writing starts to pay off as his doubts and qualms get some facts to feed the flames. Certain characters from earlier in the series return, and we get to see that tactical brilliance comes from gathering information as efficiently as possible.
Balsa also has an important role to play as she is hiding a piece of very important information from Chagum. In order to confirm said information, she and Chagum plan to visit a pristine Yakoo village -- the people who Chagum's ancestor supposedly slew the water demon in order to help. They've been marginalized in Yogo society and many have lost the oral history that Balsa is counting on to help them.
Strategery everywhere! Fabulous volume; I was on the edge of my seat more than once. Really liked that the wheels of the series seem to be moving in a direction that will keep the ball rolling down the hill towards the finale. Good stuff.
Also, I don't know what to do with the dehumidifier water, because we have had SO MUCH RAIN, you guys, SO MUCH. And lightning and thunder! It's been great, especially since it's probably the rain that Gov. Rick Perry prayed for. Thanks, man! We owe you one since we have had a pretty dry July, lemme tell ya.
Before I dive into this glorious disc of Moribito, I am, yet again, going out of town this weekend. I was contemplating doing some forward-dated reviews, but you know what? I love your friends list too much to fuck it up like that. Also, I'm only watched one more disc than this. So. Needs must, darlings!
This is the second (and final) volume that contains four episodes, and are they ever humdingers. There's a lot of plot that finally gets revealed, and though it seems to be repeated by many characters, you're getting reactions from all different sides that make it so that it doesn't seem too repetitive. Various factions are coming together (or breaking apart), an important character dies, and the end of summer brings a particularly important rain storm.
The supporting cast really gets their moment to shine, especially many of the palace's inhabitants. Shuga's descent into the catacombs of forbidden writing starts to pay off as his doubts and qualms get some facts to feed the flames. Certain characters from earlier in the series return, and we get to see that tactical brilliance comes from gathering information as efficiently as possible.
Balsa also has an important role to play as she is hiding a piece of very important information from Chagum. In order to confirm said information, she and Chagum plan to visit a pristine Yakoo village -- the people who Chagum's ancestor supposedly slew the water demon in order to help. They've been marginalized in Yogo society and many have lost the oral history that Balsa is counting on to help them.
Strategery everywhere! Fabulous volume; I was on the edge of my seat more than once. Really liked that the wheels of the series seem to be moving in a direction that will keep the ball rolling down the hill towards the finale. Good stuff.