It’s strange that the comedy in this series only works when either Ferris or Raina is directly involved. I mean, both their characters are pretty interesting and their wit is delightful to watch, but on the other side of the coin we have some of the other female characters here. When these people try to be funny they’re just yelling randomly and they’re more annoying than funny here.
The problem with this episode was obviously that female captain, whose story is just too typical: childhood friend, still in love, spunky personality, rather stupid. Yeah, the kind of character I was glad that this series avoided. And how did she make it to captain anyway? I mean, any of those four companions of her is far more suited to lead them around. When are we going to see Raina’s actual love interest again? I actually liked her a lot here. Unfortunately, the OP seems to be hinting at how she’s going to become a major character here. Ouch.
On the bright side, this banter between Raina and Ferris still isn’t getting tiring, which is a really good sign after seven episodes. This episode also was building up some pretty intriguing stuff, and I also really like Shion at this moment, and how Fior’s sister has decided to serve him. The drama overall in this episode wasn’t as good as usual, thanks to whatshername, but still, to have one of the vassal states of the kingdom start a rebellion, it’s yet another layer of problems that Shion needs to overcome.
Rating: (Enjoyable)
Milk is….unbelievably annoying but that flashback did indicate a darker past they had together so I think that might count for something
(By the way, why do you keep spelling his name “Raina?”
Ack, that’s a little habit I developed. I watch most of this series raw, so I don’t really know how to exactly spell the names of these people. I have looked it up, but the power of habit keeps making me type the names of these characters in the way that I hear them.
The female captain character was certainly one of the main reasons why this episode wasn’t a very good watch to me. Her voice really just grates on my nerves.
“No, it’s clearly a dragon.”
“Whatever the case, let’s put an ‘end’ to this pointlessly dangerous being.”
“How?”
Hm. *grinning*
*Silently walk away*
…
“How could you just walk away from the dragon?!”
This. This. This…