Okay, so this episode broke about half of Newton’s laws and it was a bit sappy at times, but considering this series, that’s not particularly surprising anymore. What is surprising however is that this episode ended without any hint for the next season whatsoever, aside from the next episode preview. Not even a looming shot of the new villains. The preview that did show them, however, and again I still have no answer to a question I’ve been asking for weeks now: how on earth will they be able to top this?
In any case,Rook’s story finished here. I found it interesting that the creators found a creative way to use Nonoha in this episode, with her sweets and all. The most interesting part was the interplay between Kaitou and Rook during the puzzle here. One thing I really wonder is why Rook decided to leave on a journey of all things. “Yeah yeah, I’m repenting for what I did. To prove it I’ll go on a holiday…” – what?
Overall, I do think that the strange leaps in logic at times are what prevent this show from really becoming outstanding. Sure it’s about crazy puzzles and all, but the suspense of disbelief also wants something, especially when the characterization is this good.
Rating: * (Good)
I agree…I have no idea how they’re going to top this…Makes me very apprehensive
Eh? Rook said it himself: he wants to learn more about the world after having been obsessed with puzzles and Kaito for most of his life. (Seriously, I half expected him to go “I want to be a man worthy of you, Kaito!” XD) But I did crack up when Rook went “I’m not alone, Kaito and I are connected by puzzles”… okay, but what about poor Bishop??? ^^;; Not a shred of respect for the poor sidekick…
I agree with Kuromitsu XD
Also, one have to remember that Rook spent his childhood cooped up in a facility, learning only about the outside world through books and school. And when he grew up (no way I’m calling him an adult, the kid’s 16) he went possessed/roped into POG, so clearly his grasp about the world isn’t the best.
Still think he should have dragged Kaito with him. It could have been their honeymoon. >_>;;