Anime catch-up post
Sailor Moon Crystal 8-9! Minako as Sailor Venus lets the other girls think she is the moon princess. When Tuxedo Mask takes a hit for Sailor Moon, the trauma restores the memories of her previous life....much kissing and crying is had. While I see the gaping plot holes, terrible animation and sub-standard characters (compared to characters created nowadays), I do enjoy the nostalgia.
Fate/Stay Night - Unlimited Blade Works 2-4! Rin takes Shirou to see Kotomine Kirei, so that Kirei can explain the Holy Grail war to him. Illyaviel and Berserker meet them outside. Berserker's regeneration makes him pretty invincible against Saber and Archer. Great fight nonetheless. In episode 4 Shirou take Saber to school...everyone is suspicious. I do like this version of Shirou and Saber more than the first Fate/Stay Night. Shirou doesn't coddle Saber as much. And the school teacher is toned down so she is likably outgoing rather than a loud annoyance.
Shingeki no Bahamut Genesis 2-5! Favaro is the orange-haired bounty hunter who grew a tail after promising a 'demon' girl, Amira, to take her Helheim. His rival, Kaiser, now thinks he is a demon, too and goes after him. Kaiser also thinks Favaro caused the death of his father. Favaro sells the girl out to knights that are after her, but in the end inadvertantly saves her. There are other parties interested in Amira because she has the key of god. The pacing of the show is a little awkward and the characters try too hard to be funny, but the characters and setting are unusual enough to keep me interested. I'll give it a few more episodes to get better. I like the fantasy elements of the show; the character design, creatures and setting are pretty high quality.
Garo: Honoo no Kokuin 3-5! Flame-boy and Wolverine go to an alchemist so that they can get a magic ring that can help the boy control his flame-iness. Stuff happens. The prince meets another knight and becomes his student in order to save his parents. Hoping that this ramps up soon.
Orenchi no Furo Jijou 2-4! is about how Wakasa, the mermaid, tries to help Tatsumi with his budget after he finds that his use of hot water puts them in a financial bind. The opening to this anime made me think it was going to be a drama, but it's just cute stuff. Episode 3 introduces Wakasa's octopus friend. I was wondering if there'd be a little BL flavor here...and yes, just a little. Episode 4 is a trick or treat episode.
Mushishi Zoku Shou 13-15! Haven't written about the previous episodes but enjoy the quiet story-telling. 13 is about a younger, more naive Ginko who makes a mistake in regards to a mountain god. 14 is Groundhog's Day for a man to whom Ginko gives advice...does he follow the advice? of course not. 15 is about the consequences of stepping on someone's shadow.