[DreamSword]

Episode 15: The Maidens of the Seals

Marino can only protect Mizuno so much.

The whole episode is basically the worst day that Mizuno could possibly have, with no one able to save her.

She realizes that Takuto doesn't feel for her the same way that she does for him, her abusive mother suddenly returns to the island, and worst of all, she discovers that her being a Maiden means she has no real way to escape.

While the episode almost entirely pure suffering, what makes it works so well is just how likable Mizuno has been up to this point. I really feel for the poor girl because she's never once been annoying, overbearing, or otherwise an unlikable character to me. So seeing her get put through the ringer hurts, but in a good way.

And of course, there's that final shot at the end, which signals a great change coming for everyone who's a part of this conflict.

Like before, since we did the second opening last episode, we'll do the second ending today, and it's overall a bit of an odd trade off. The song is "Pride" by SCANDAL, and as a song, I like it more than the previous ED. But on the other hand, the visuals of the first one were not only better, but they fit the song that accompanied them alot more. So I guess technically the first ED wins?

Anyway, it's clear that the twins' story is coming to its climax, and I very much look forward to it.