[FreshToku]

Did you already know that bench is an iconic shot even before you picked it as a screenshot, or is your knack for finding the right one just that good? Anyway, yeah, it's no surprise to me that this finale is exceptionally fondly remembered, both for how powerful it is and just how unique it is too compared to what's come before and after. I don't know if it'd make my top five or so ranking of final episodes, but it's definitely one of the most memorable regardless, especially since in this era without v-cinemas or winter crossovers, this was the absolute final note that Blade would leave on it's viewers.

Minor thing I feel like pointing out, but it sure was weird how Tachibana and, like, BOARD man just casually entered this episode but then didn't amount to much. You'd think the whole point of making us think Tachibana was dead would be to then have him make a dramatic reappearance, but nope, he just shows up and is like 'yeah i'm still alive no big deal'.

I know you're not done with the thread quite yet, but this was another nice one! Blade arguably didn't give you as much crunchy and thematic meat as something like Faiz or Ryuki did (and hey, those two shows are probably going to remain exceptional in that regard), but I can kinda just tell from your posts how this show (and especially Garren) has just been a whole lot of fun for you.