[DreamSword]

Episode 3: Run Silent, Run Deep

Junichi takes center stage this episode, as such we get more development of her character.

Yes, Junichi is a girl, apparently. And with that revelation, I gotta say, it really feels to me like Gamera Rebirth was a show that got written like 15 years ago and only just put into production in recent times.

Not that that's an inherently bad thing, mind you. But it definitely does explain alot of the cliches that the show unapologetically uses.

Still, for what it is, it's a nice little bit of character focus. Showing how Junichi became friends with Boco and Joe, as well as showcasing her own fears of being too different from her friends and thus unable to form a strong bond with them. It's the sort of thing many can relate to, I'd think.

Junichi isn't the only one with a bit of development though. We get a bit more background on the two lead scientists, and there's also some foreshadowing going on with Boco, suggesting that he's somehow directly tied to the Kaiju. And in terms of the plot, we're introduced to these strange crystals that Kaiju leave behind when they die.

The majority of the episode taking place both on and underwater also made for a rather unique set piece in terms of both the character interactions as well as the big fight between Gamera and Sigra. This also marks the first time that the humans are able to make a lasting impact on the enemy Kaiju rather than leaving the entire thing to Gamera. While not the most heart pumping of bouts, it was definitely a nice change of pace.

Overall, it's a rather nice package. Not incredibly stellar, but a nice time even so.