Princess Tutu, Part 2
Just reached the part in which Fakir is learning to use his super special abilities, and generic black-hooded villains are planning his demise, or something similar. They’re sure packing in a hell of a lot of plot for this show. Most shoujo series tend to go “fillerfillerfillerfiller OH NO! We’re almost at the end and we need a climax!” but Princess Tutu’s really got it goin’ on, story-wise.
Also, I must say that I’m glad that Fakir’s coming out of his I’m-useless-boo-hoo phase, but I’m starting to worry that Ahiru’s about to head down the slippery slope of perceived uselessness. YOU’RE THE MAGICAL GIRL IN THE SERIES, AHIRU. IT IS PHYSICALLY IMPOSSIBLE FOR YOU TO BE WORTHLESS.
The Fakir-turning-into-a-tree bit was very well-done, I thought, although I was (rather inappropriately) amused that Aotoa was electrocuted and tossed a couple yards away, and nobody cared. Ahiru, who has shown compassion for almost every other character to step on screen, failed to give a rat’s ass for stuck-up asshole Aotoa.
That said, I will be very happy indeed if palindrome boy* and Rue fall in lurrrve. I’m hoping that Rue will someday stop chasing after boys that don’t and won’t love her and settle down with the guy who announces his love for her within an hour of meeting her. And I don’t mean that crazy Tamaki-esque guy who showed up in one episode, because he does that with everyone. Aotoa, on the other hand, seems to hate everyone except Rue (even though she was kissing ass to get him to follow her, admittedly).
As a final note, I have one question. Why the fuck won’t Fakir buy a new shirt? He’s been wearing that blue one that’s ripped to hell for way too damn long. He must have other clothes besides what he’s been wearing, so why is he stuck with that one? Is Charon too cheap to buy him a new one, or what?
Anyway, I am in a conundrum, because I want to keep watching Princess Tutu, but I also don’t want to finish it yet. This is a serious problem that needs further consideration.
* I can’t stop thinking what a contrived palindrome “Aotoa” is. Is that actually a Japanese name? I have no idea, but if anyone actually has that name, you have my eternal sympathy
Also, I must say that I’m glad that Fakir’s coming out of his I’m-useless-boo-hoo phase, but I’m starting to worry that Ahiru’s about to head down the slippery slope of perceived uselessness. YOU’RE THE MAGICAL GIRL IN THE SERIES, AHIRU. IT IS PHYSICALLY IMPOSSIBLE FOR YOU TO BE WORTHLESS.
The Fakir-turning-into-a-tree bit was very well-done, I thought, although I was (rather inappropriately) amused that Aotoa was electrocuted and tossed a couple yards away, and nobody cared. Ahiru, who has shown compassion for almost every other character to step on screen, failed to give a rat’s ass for stuck-up asshole Aotoa.
That said, I will be very happy indeed if palindrome boy* and Rue fall in lurrrve. I’m hoping that Rue will someday stop chasing after boys that don’t and won’t love her and settle down with the guy who announces his love for her within an hour of meeting her. And I don’t mean that crazy Tamaki-esque guy who showed up in one episode, because he does that with everyone. Aotoa, on the other hand, seems to hate everyone except Rue (even though she was kissing ass to get him to follow her, admittedly).
As a final note, I have one question. Why the fuck won’t Fakir buy a new shirt? He’s been wearing that blue one that’s ripped to hell for way too damn long. He must have other clothes besides what he’s been wearing, so why is he stuck with that one? Is Charon too cheap to buy him a new one, or what?
Anyway, I am in a conundrum, because I want to keep watching Princess Tutu, but I also don’t want to finish it yet. This is a serious problem that needs further consideration.
* I can’t stop thinking what a contrived palindrome “Aotoa” is. Is that actually a Japanese name? I have no idea, but if anyone actually has that name, you have my eternal sympathy