[DreamSword]

GARO Episode 5: Moonlight

Listen to the audio podcast version HERE.

Another episode that I've posted about my love for. So once again, I'll try to keep this short.

Episode five of GARO is directed by Kengo Kaji, who was also one of the writers on the show and by god did he do an incredible job with this one. That opening sequence was when I knew I was fully invested in everything that GARO had to offer.

As stellar as the opening is, it's not even just that, as the entire episode works to balance both the more action oriented side of the typical GARO episode with this unique feeling plot that plays out like a murder mystery horror film.

The amount of information that's able to be portrayed with every character involved in such a short timeframe is impressive too, with very little of the dialogue feeling unnatural or forced. Heck, this episode marks the point where Kaoru puts in more of an effort to try and understand Koga, though unfortunately, Koga doesn't quite feel the same just yet.

And with all of that, the action is still good and the performances, especially on Koga, are very solid, meaning that the cinematography, while putting in great work, isn't doing all of the carrying here. It's just a wonderfully engrossing package all around.

Is it a perfect episode? No, but it's one that grabbed me and never let go, and that makes it very special to me.