Kiefer Knolles returns, resulting into the episode of Legendary Heroes that I enjoyed the most during the past two months. Nice.
The first half of this episode was background, which is great to see at this point, especially considering one of the characters I like the most about this series. Her absence really made me hungry for more from her, and I’m intrigued at how she allied herself with the country of the pink-haired people right now. Before this episode, I could never really take them seriously due to their looks and bland characterizations, but that king holds potential, especially in combination with her.
In the next episodes, I’m expecting more episodes like this for the other characters. The thing is that Ryner developed more in jail than during his quest so far, and I know that he spent two years in jail and all, but I still consider that he and Ferris are getting stagnant. They’re both so caught up in their act that only some over the top Alpha Stigmas can break the ice between them, and that has gotten old at this point.
What I want here is variety. Do something interesting with those characters. Evolve this series in the same way that the five episodes just kept changing and throwing us for loops. I know that this series has the potential, now don’t let this become another Koukaku no Regios!
Rating: * (Good)
This episode was pretty darn neat, but it was only padding. I liked the previous one a bit more, since more politics “happened.”
This was a bit more character-centric. Clearly, it was filled with teasers and references to Keiffer–everyone happened to simultaneously think about her for the first time in ages, and pop, there she was, still being deceived or dragged around by the emotional scruff of her neck into following yet another enemy nation (this time Gestark/Gesstalk/Gastakku).
It’s cute how Miran and Clough keep at each other. “I guess you two get along really well!” needs to be said about them. The king provided the opposite line, however. 😀
Liked this episode. This is getting better
I really liked this episode. The extra background on Keifer was nice, and seeing how the King of Gastark thinks was a nice tidbit. I’m really liking how both he and Sion share a similar viewpoint, and I’m really looking forward to see how that is worked out when they clash.
What really made me excited this episode. was the new OP and ED, though. If the stuff in there is actually pertinent to the plot and happens, then it seems we’ll have some interesting things going on, and possibly a time skip. The black-robed young man mowing through the soldiers is so totally Arua, and it seems Ferris will be getting a costume change and possibly all that is associated with that convention.
I’m really pumped for this series now, and really hope the next half will live up to the epicness that is being hinted at.
^ ^ Though people said the same thing of Sora no Woto, and look what it got them. Not quite the “epic” level that was “hinted at.” 😉
That looks more like ferris’ sistr
Here’s what I think will happen based on the OP:
– Ferris dies.
– Ryner abandons Roland (fights against both them and gastark, along with Arua)
– Sion becomes the true “bad guy” of the show.
This series is like a mix between Berserk and Slayers.
i think that black cape dude is actually tiia…..
Is it just me or the country roland was attacking in the op was Nelpha?