I love it when the creators decide to go creative on character animation in action scenes. It really gives an extra edge towards awesomeness. This episode really turned out great because of this. More anime should realize this. ^^
The action scenes really were awesome, and not to mention that we managed to see Gamigami back again. Still, it’s too bad that he lost some of his brilliance. Inside the action scenes, he still is the same genius as always, though his temper has cooled down a bit now that he has children. I never saw him as the type to openly act nice towards people. He either ignores them, yells at them, or goes obsessive over them. ^^
Still, the fact that Punpun and Kotoro’s real father and mother died, after which Gamigami took them in, remains touching. I can’t complain about this. It’s more the fact that he now actually cooks lunches and sings lullabies. In any case, it seems that he, Punpun and Kotaro won’t exactly be playing the role of evil villain in this series, like Gamigami did at the 1998-version. That really became clear now that Punpun’s becoming more and more attached to Pietoro. Almost literally.
Overall, I’m glad that Gamigami’s returned, though it’s a pity that he tuned down a bit. Still, I love the action scenes in Popolocrois 2003 so far. They really are something awesome. I also was very amused when the defu-robots appeared again, and we saw the return of a “certain” tatami-room. (The same in which Hyuu was locked up previously) ^^
Memorable Moments: Gamigami shooting himself out of his own mecha. And weeping afterwards. ^^;
