Short Synopsis: The aftermath of the huge events of the previous episode. Surprisingly, no Akizuki or Kanna. Instead, the episode is focused at Kakunojou.
Good: The Troupe returns! Great atmosphere; the reunion-scenes were excellent.
Bad: As expected, Akizuki is alive.
Overall Enjoyment Value: 8/10
While Bakumatsu’s story is everything but predictable, the same can’t be said for it’s pacing. Most episodes have been very faithfully following the general pattern of introduction/aftermath – climax – introduction/aftermath – climax – introduction/aftermath – climax – et cetera. It therefore is unexpected that we’re dealing with another aftermath here. Kakunojou collapsed after the end of the previous episode, and she wakes up at the medical area in the ship. While she has been sleeping, Enomoto and his crew managed to reach the northern island of Japan. The winter arrived, which makes sure of a nice change in scenery. (If I’m not mistaken, everyone ended up in a city called Hakodate).
Inside Hakodate, Kakunojou gets moved to the local hospital, where she obviously is quite shocked. she was quite touching to see. This episode also featured a small sub-plot, though I couldn’t quite follow that. Still, the definite best part of the episode was seeing the troupe return. Shiranui has been coming on his own, searching for Taiyuu (what was she doing there, by the way?). The others came by request of Soutetsu. He really likes to manipulate people doesn’t he? Same with Kakunojou? She was about to throw her sword away, which is something he couldn’t have happening so he decided to do something about it. His plan still remains a mystery. He’s obviously using everyone around him, even Enomoto. What could he be after?
I’m not sure about Hijikata’s role in this episode. We see him go from one place to the other, investigating, but exactly what is unknown. We also saw the introduction of another character, who seems to work right next to him: Tetsunosuke. His exact role isn’t clear, but he seems like a young genius who likes to act impulsive. What can a new character such as his add to the anime at this point?]]>
Bakumatsu Kikansetsu Irohanihoheto – 19
Have you tried reading some summaries for this ep? Perhaps it will make it easier for you to understand. There’s one here and part two of that is here.
I keep getting surprised about the number of blogs that don’t appear on feeds like Animeblogger Antenna and Animenano. ^^; Thanks for the link.
You would be advised to try checking out Google’s Blogsearch (http://blogsearch.google.com), then. 🙂 It indexes a wide range of things including even torrent posts. o_O
isn’t he the kid from ep 16?
I’ve been thinking about that too after writing this post, yeah. It’s quite possible.
I thought he was there for the sake of historical-ness.. and anime favouritism (he’s the main character in Peacemaker Kurogane), and so he can go around being tragic when the inevitable happens to Hijikata..
I do love this series though, wish someone would license it..