[DreamSword]

Tonight I finished watching the rest of the bonus material for Saber!

I'll do my best to keep my thoughts about each one brief, as I have a suspicion that my feelings on them won't match up with most.

Special Chapter: A pretty fun crossover with Twokaiser! This plus Superhero Chronicles really does tempt me to watch Zenkaiger if I ever give Sentai a second chance.

Final Stage: I felt that the overall story of this one was pretty weak, but everything else about the show made the experience rather fun! It also introduced what is hands down my favorite form for Saber himself.

Sabela & Durandal: It was... fine, I guess? I'm not down with the Sabela and Durandal ship, but for what the special was, it wasn't bad. Though I'm not exactly sure how necessary it was? Would've rather had a bonus episode focused on any other the other Swordsmen, frankly.

Anime Shorts: Just like with Zero-One, these were all a really fun time! Each one gave me a good laugh, and the episode focused around the Megid Trio made we really wish we'd gotten to see them act like this in the main show. Also funny that Zooous's actor can't speak English, despite him being born in the US. Also, skateboarding Sophia is a sick idea. Someone make a Tony Hawk mod!

Trio of Deep Sin: I'm well aware that I'm in the minority here, but I actually didn't like this movie at all. The plot made no sense, and I felt basically nothing for any of the new characters introduced. Add in a handful of shots that make it seem like the movie is going for some sort of "deep" symbolism that is very flying way over my head and I just couldn't get into this one. I suppose I could see it working for people who really love the main trio of Saber, though.

And that's about it. Did any of these specials radically change my overall feelings about Saber? No, but I don't exact regret watching any of them, nor do I regret watching the show as a whole. It might not've been for me, but personally knowing a handful of people who it did really work for? Well, the show must've done something right, yeah?

But, I feel it's time for a break when it comes to binging Rider. Whenever I feel up for it again, I'll be watching V3 via the Discotek blu-ray.