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11-14-2021, 09:27 PM | #441 |
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Episode 3: Curse Pictured above: Xehanort from the Kingdom Hearts series. Forgive me if I start using alot of nicknames in these write ups. Alot of the characters introduced have super long and super Japanese names that I can't even pronounce let alone remember. Outside of that and the usual clunky exposition that this anime is starting to make its signature, there wasn't a whole lot to this episode? While the overall plot is that a curse has been placed on the head of the Light Palace, and thus alchemists from all over are being arrested as suspects, the main point of the episode itself is simply to give more exposition on certain aspects of the Garo universe. Things such as Makai Armor having a time limit, how Horrors enter through to the world via portals of darkness, what Lost Soul Beasts are, and (probably) most importantly, how lineage is going to play a big part in the story that this anime has to tell. Not just the lineage of the royal family, but also of Seimei and Raiko, and what that could mean for their characters going forward. Even our big bad is getting in on it, with the reveal that he inherited his name and dark arts from someone else. But, other than that, the episode was just kinda standard. Not bad, and it fulfilled its goal of exposition and world building decently enough, but nothing too incredible either. Definitely interested in seeing where the twist at the end is going though, with it being that the Garo armor belonged to the royal family. So yeah, shorter post than usual this time around, but not really much else to say other than "Let's see where this goes."
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11-15-2021, 10:03 PM | #442 |
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Episode 4: Kaguya The twist of this episode is incredibly obvious. Still, regardless of that, I actually rather liked this episode. Does it do anything exceptional? No, but what it does do it does in an enjoyable way. So what's the set up? Tons of suitors are lining up for a chance at marrying the beautiful blue-eyed princess Kaguya, who appears to task everyone who wishes to marry her with presenting her with an incredibly rare treasure. These treasures then attract a Horror, who murders the suitors and takes their belongings for itself, yet leaves Kaguya completely unharmed. Seimei instantly suspects Kaguya to be the Horror, but Raiko believes the truth to be something a bit less straight-forward. Certainly, it's a rather basic mystery with a solution that's you can see coming a mile away, but the trade off to that is an episode showcasing how our main tripo goes about doing their everyday jobs as Horror Hunters. They're know their stuff, and know how important their duty is above all else. While he'd rather not have to, Raiko has no problem killing Kaguya if she is infact a Horror. We also get a bunch of cute character moments out of the whole situation too. Such as Kintoki praising Raiko for Raiko's' disinterest in women and sexual affairs, with Seimei snapping back that she doesn't see any of what Kintoki says as a compliment. You can tell that these three have known eachother for a long time, and as such are comfortable with and trust in one another quite alot. While not done in any sort of super big way, it gets the message across. Not to mention that while the action in this one is quick and to the point as has been the standard with this show so far, this episode ups it by making the fight at the end a rather stylish one too. It sort of reminded me of the first half of Kamen Rider Hibiki in that aspect. Just alot less musical instruments. The transformation sequence ended up being a bit less flashy as a trade off, though. Still, I'd rather have a short and stylish action scene than a long and sloppily done one(and boy have I seen plenty of those). In the end, it's a completely episodic affair with a basic mystery plot that shows our main three doing what they know how to do best, and really, there ain't nothing wrong with that. Good episode.
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11-16-2021, 01:48 PM | #443 |
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honestly?
episoe 4 of crimson moon is still probably one of my favorite episodes in the entire franchise and honestly what I wish the entire series was like: classic japanese folklore but with a garo-style spin on those stories
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11-16-2021, 06:49 PM | #444 |
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High praise! Dunno if I'd agree just yet, but it's a fun episode for sure.
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11-16-2021, 10:56 PM | #445 |
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Episode 5: Hakamadare Okay so real quick something I forgot to call attention too with the previous post. The heck are these things? They look badass! It's like horse carriages from hell! Like if Ghost Rider was in ye olde Japan! Love 'em. Anyway, as for the episode itself, oh man, I'll say right now, I absolutely loved this one! This episode is about so many things, and yet never once does it feel rushed, and the characters it presents are all incredibly strong. So what's the premise? Raiko runs into a character that was introduced briefly in a previous episode. Turns out his name is Yasusuke, and he's a member of a high ranking police family. He is joined by Kosode, a criminal woman on parole who helps Yasusuke take down other criminals. And that, I think, is the biggest thing I loved about the episode. It is almost entirely about the relationship between Yasusuke and Kosode, to the point that our Main Trio are barely even in the episode! Both Yasusuke and Kosode are really well developed characters too, which great chemistry and well delivered backstories. They carry the episode flawlessly. Not to mention that within the tale of this forbidden romance are so many different elements that helps things alot. Themes about how society creates its own monsters. About how pressure from others, even those whom you love and respect, can keep you from someone you care about. About how not everyone can be saved. About how discrimination can happen for the most petty of reasons. And all done without once ever feeling preachy or forced! I really did feel for and get attached to the highlight characters in this, to the point that I was right there with Raiko during every scene where he was arguing with Seimei about the situation. And yet, given Seimei's' own background as we currently know it, it was clear that she knew what she was talking about regarding this entire ordeal, likely having gone through something similar in her past as an aristocrat's' daughter. And yes, I too felt that when the inevitable came, that it was a total downer, but in the good way! If Crimson Moon really is seen by many a Garo fan as the worst that the franchise has to offer, then, well, if this episode is any indication? The rest of the franchise must be absolutely incredible, and given how much I loved The Animation, it only makes me even more excited to experience the rest of the series as a whole. This episode was great, and really upped the writing compared to the previous episodes(none of the exposition in this one felt clunky!). If anyone is thinking about giving this show a shot, I say give it until this episode atleast to cast your judgment on dropping it or not.
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11-17-2021, 12:24 PM | #446 |
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One thing that should be clarified as I watched the series as it was airing:
the fans LOVE the first half of crimson moon- it's the second half that earned the series it's lackluster reputation Though if I had to point out why? It would have to be Douman completly falling flat when compared to Mendoza, other big bads in the franchise and even other depictions of him in anime and games (Fate/Grand Order' version comes to mind) This guy is supposed to be the archenemy to Seimei, a complete antithesis to Seimei and someone who ABSOLUTLY despises Seimei above all else But his garo version? just a boring edgelord that does nothing but talk about darkness and is evil just for the sake of being evil And the biggest insult is that garo already did this exact type of villian much better- in the first live action series
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11-17-2021, 06:34 PM | #447 |
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Boy doesn't that sound familiar when it comes to the world of Toku.
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11-17-2021, 09:06 PM | #448 |
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Episode 6: Lurking Demon I liked this episode too! Not as much as the previous one, but I felt this one worked for the most part. It definitely has a few issues though. Before all that though, the premise. Xehanort unleashes an ancient Horror which specializes in causing plagues and disease to any that come near it. Meanwhile, Raiko and crew come across a young boy named Gobeh, a thief. To start with the stuff that didn't quite work out, the character development in this one wasn't as strong as in the previous episode. While I still was ultimately liking Gobeh and his family, compared to the previous episode, the character writing was definitely a small step backward. This episode also brings in a "deep" point of discussion about coming to terms with death, only to never give any sort of definitive push nor answer to said question. Like yeah, it's implied that everything is going to work out for Gobeh in the end, but given the hellhole the setting is, I have my doubts. Plus, I think most people would agree that death kinda sucks, whether you accept it or not. And while I know the action scenes are not exactly the big focal point of this show(which is ironic given the Toku inspiration), this was the exact kind of enemy that sort of demands some big action sequence. For a Horror so strong that ancient Makai Knights had to seal it rather than kill it, Raiko literally takes it down in one swing, resulting in a really anti-climactic finish. Atleast with the previous Horrors they weren't anything special, but this? Lame. Now, as for the good stuff. We got some payoff as well as set up as to what Yasusuke has been up to. He is now the leader of a band of thieves, and he goes by a new name: Hakamadare. And man does his new design look friggen cool! His disposition really makes me interested and excited to see where his character arc goes moving forward. Outside of that, while the character writing was a bit of a step down, I did still overall like it. I really dug how Gobeh and Seimei bonded over their love of occultic trinkets. I also thought the character humor itself worked pretty well. The "little servant" joke actually managing to get a decent laugh out of me. And finally, I liked how absolutely messed up this episode was compared to the previous ones. While still not on the level of how dark things could get in the previous anime, this episode featured people dying en mass and getting their corpses shoveled into a quarantine zone, among other twisted imagery. Children included! It definitely helped to make this episode stand out when compared to the previous ones, which were mostly tame. All in all, another solid episode. Can't really complain.
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11-17-2021, 11:05 PM | #449 |
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Its not that ancient makai priests didn't kill it, they literally couldn't
the reason why across the franchise we encounter so many sealed horrors is that in garo lore before the creation of makai armors and makai knights the techniques used by makai priests are simply not strong enough to destroy stronger horrors (only the basic ghouls) and had no alternative other then sealing them
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11-18-2021, 11:36 AM | #450 |
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Its not that ancient makai priests didn't kill it, they literally couldn't
the reason why across the franchise we encounter so many sealed horrors is that in garo lore before the creation of makai armors and makai knights the techniques used by makai priests are simply not strong enough to destroy stronger horrors (only the basic ghouls) and had no alternative other then sealing them
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